ENTERTAINMENT
Saturday, June 17, 2017
BRIEFLY
Brady Goss to tear up
the keyboard in Irrigon
IRRIGON — A keyboard wizard
who originally hails from Wallowa
County will take the stage during the
upcoming Music in the Parks.
Brady Goss was described from
an early age as piano phenom. Today,
he is recognized as an electrifying
entertainer. Those who
have witnessed
his live shows
are awed
by his
formidable
keyboard
speed and
soulful
vocals, loaded
with passion
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that keep fans
of all ages
wanting more.
Goss will perform during the free
summer show Monday, June 19 at 7
p.m. at Irrigon Marina Park. Those
planning to attend are encouraged
to bring a blanket or lawn chairs.
Concessions will be available for
purchase from Judy’s Chuck Wagon.
The free concert series alternates
between Boardman and Irrigon
marina parks each Monday through
Aug. 14. For more information, call
Tami Sherer at 541-571-0844.
Gay men’s chorus
to sing in Pendleton
PENDLETON — The Portland
Gay Men’s Chorus is pulling out all
the stops with a show that features
the biggest hits by music’s most
legendary male artists.
The Divos, which features the
songs of Simon & Garfunkel,
Michael Jackson, Nat King Cole,
Elton John and Bruno Mars, will be
presented in Pendleton. The show is
Saturday, June 24 at 7 p.m. in the Vert
Auditorium, 480 S.W. Dorion Ave.,
Pendleton. Tickets are $15 for general
admission, $10 for ages 60-and-over
or $5 for students.
They can be
purchased in
advance at
Pendleton
Art+ Frame,
28 S.W.
Court Ave.
In addition,
they will be
available at the
Contributed photo
door — and
no one will be
turned away due to lack of funds.
The performance is sponsored
by PFLAG (Parents, Families and
Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
and the Eastern Oregon Center for
Independent Living. All proceeds will
go to benefit PFLAG.
The Portland Gay Men’s Chorus
was created in 1980. Performing
primarily in the Portland metro area,
the chorus does several outreach
events each year. The chorus has
been to Pendleton on a couple of
occasions. It’s primary mission is
to “expand, redefine, and perfect
the choral art through eclectic
performances that honor and uplift
the gay community and affirm the
worth of all people.”
For more information about
PFLAG, contact 541-966-8414 or
pflag.pendleton.or@gmail.com. For
more about the Portland Gay Men’s
Chorus, visit www.pdxgmc.org.
Maryhill museum
offers free admission to
Umatilla Co. residents
GOLDENDALE, Wash. —
Residents of more than a dozen
Oregon counties, including Umatilla,
will get free admission to Maryhill
Museum of Art the weekend of June
24-25.
The museum is hosting a couple
of special events that weekend
including La Blouse Roumaine,
a family festival, Saturday, June
24 from noon to 3 p.m. People are
invited to take a Romanian-focused
family tour through the galleries for
inspiration, then try their hand at
embroidering a Romanian-inspired
design on materials. All ages are
welcome. Umatilla County residents
can show their identification for free
admission.
Then, that evening from 6-9 p.m.,
there is a tango lesson and dance.
No partner or experience is required.
The cost for this special event is $10.
Reservations are requested, but not
required.
Maryhill Museum of Art is
located off Highway 97 near
Goldendale, Washington. To get
there, take Exit 104 off Interstate 84.
It’s open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
through Nov. 15.
Regular admission is $9 for
adults, $8 for seniors, $3 for youth
age 7-18 and free for children 6 and
under. Free family passes can be
checked out at many area libraries.
For more information, call
509-773-3733 or visit www.
maryhillmuseum.org.
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MISSION
‘King of the Accordion’ to perform at Wildhorse
East Oregonian
Ramón Ayala, one of the most
recognized and bestselling artists
in the Mexican music scene, will
perform an outdoor show at Wild-
horse Resort & Casino.
Known
for
performing,
composing and writing Norteño
and Conjunto music, he will
take the stage Saturday, July 29
at 8 p.m. on the Wildhorse lawn,
located off Interstate 84 Exit 216,
Mission. It’s an all-ages show.
Tickets are $109 for Estrella
Club Seats (which include their
own beverage service tent and
pre-show food) and general lawn
seats are $39 for members of Club
Wild, $49 for non-members. A
no-host bar, food vendors and a
dance floor will be available at the
show.
Ayala has been dubbed the
“King of the Accordion.” He has
recorded more than 113 albums,
and has received four Grammy
Awards.
The son of a musician, Ayala
began playing his favorite instru-
ment, the accordion when he was
6 years old. Since then, he has
revolutionized and re-invented
Norteño music with signature
songs and a definitive instrumental
style that has made him a superstar
for more than 50 years.
As a teenager in the early 1960s,
Ayala virtually invented modern
Conjunto music, teaming up
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American and Latin Grammy Award Winner Ramón Ayala will appear in an outdoor concert July
29 at Wildhorse Resort & Casino. Tickets are $39 to $109.
with the late bajo sexto guitarist/
vocalist Cornelio Reyna to form
Los Relámpagos del Norte. The
duo forged a distinctive sound
and compiled a roster of songs
that have since been covered by
countless artists in contemporary
Latin music.
In 1971, Eliseo Robles joined
the band. Together, Ayala and
Eliseo forged a partnership that
artistically surpassed all others.
To this day, their sound is still
the standard for Norteño music.
Since then, Mario Marichalar has
become the group’s lead singer —
bringing a new style to the band,
appealing to younger generations.
Tickets are available at the
Wildhorse gift shop or at www.
wildhorseresort.com.
WHAT TO DO
Festivals
Relay for Life of Umatilla County
•Saturday, June 17; 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
•Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court
Ave., Pendleton
www.facebook.com/pdtrelay
Free. Raises awareness and money
for the American Cancer Society. Fea-
tures free survivor’s lunch at 11 a.m., live
entertainment and special ceremonies.
Hodaka Days
•June 22-25
•Athena and Weston
www.hodakadays.org
Some activities free. Hodaka en-
thusiasts gather to celebrate. Event
includes rides, a parade, park vendors,
swap meet, bike/car show and auction.
Wiener Dog Race
•Friday, June 23; 4 p.m.
•Downtown Pendleton
www.cmeo.org
$20/dog entry, no admission charge
for spectators. The Children’s Muse-
um of Eastern Oregon presents a hot
dog eating contest, children’s carnival
games, food, drinks and raffle prizes be-
fore the Wiener Dog Race, which begins
at 6 p.m.
Prestige Championship
Wrestling 2
•Friday, June 23; 7-11 p.m.
•Eastern Oregon Trade and Event
Center, 1705 Airport Road, Hermiston
www.pcprowrestling.com
$15-$50. Features the Pacific North-
west’s best independent talent, former
WWE superstars Val Venis and Shan-
non Moore, current UFC star Tom Law-
lor, current Impact! Wrestling star Davey
Richards.
Purple Ridge Lavender Festival
•Saturday, June 24; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
•Purple Ridge Lavender, 29081
Bridge Road, Hermiston
www.purpleridgelavender.com
$10/general, $12/w/craft beer tast-
ing, ($2 off if dressed in whimsical attire),
free/ages 12-and-under. Magic in the
Fields features Penelope Pendragon
and her Whimsical WiSH Wagon, live
music, art/craft vendors, food, photo
opportunities and a variety of lavender
products.
Summer at Frazier Farmstead
Museum
•Saturday, June 24; 6-9 p.m.
•Frazier Farmstead Museum, 1403
Chestnut St., Milton-Freewater
www.frazierfarmsteadmuseum.org
$40. The outdoor event, taking place
on the museum’s picturesque grounds
in front of a 1918 barn, features a farm-
fresh dinner by Simply Catering, danc-
ing and live music.
Art, Museums &
Authors
N. Main St.
www.pendletonarts.org
Free. View work of 100+ artists from
across the region, who will be vying for
more than $1,200 in prize money. Runs
through June 23.
Parks series, which alternates weekly
between Boardman and Irrigon marina
parks. People are encouraged to bring
a blanket or lawn chairs. Food available
for purchase.
St., Umatilla
Umatilla County residents
free at Maryhill
Elwood
•Thursday, June 22; 7-9 p.m.
•40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave.,
Pendleton
No cover during Live Music Thurs-
day.
LOL Comedy Jam
•Saturday, June 24, Sunday, June
25; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
•Maryhill Museum of Art
•off Highway 97 near Goldendale,
Wash.
www.maryhillmuseum.org
Free admission for Umatilla County
residents at Maryhill Museum of Art.
“Spirit of Place”
•Monday-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.;
Saturdays; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
•Pendleton Art + Frame, 36 S.W.
Court Ave.
www.pendletonartandframe.com
Free. Landscape oil paintings of the
changing seasons and colored pen and
ink images by Paulette Carter. Runs
through June 30.
“Celilo: Progress Versus Protest”
•Monday - Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5
p.m.
•Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, near
Wildhorse Resort & Casino.
www.tamastslikt.org
$10/adults, $9/senior citizens, $6/
youths, free/5 and under or $25/family
of four. The building of The Dalles Dam
on the Columbia River in 1957 and the
resulting submersion of Celilo Falls was
done under the flag of progress. Runs
through July 14.
“Starting Summer”
•Tuesday-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
•Peterson’s Gallery and Chocolatier,
1925 Main St., Baker City
www.petersonsgallery.net
Free. Features a collection of art-
work by regional artists depicting the
summer season in Eastern Oregon.
Runs through June 30.
Music
Summer Pops
•Saturday, June 17; 4 p.m.
•Condon City Park
•Sunday, June 18; 4 p.m.
• Geiser Pollman Park, Baker City
www.inlandnorthwestmusicians.com
Free. The Inland Northwest Mu-
sicians, under the direction of R. Lee
Friese, present their outdoor Summer
Pops concerts. Bring a blanket of lawn
chair and enjoy the free performance.
Dan Faller
•Saturday, June 17; 6-9 p.m.
•Hamley Steakhouse & Saloon, 8
S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton
No cover. All ages event as part of
the Music on the Lawn concert series.
Pendleton Men’s Chorus
Steve Nilson
•Saturday & Sundays; noon-5 p.m.
•Arts Portal Gallery, 508 N. Main St.,
Milton-Freewater
Free. With a variety of mediums and
styles, the Milton-Freewater artist said,
“Inspiration for me can pop up at any
time and in any place.”
Open Regional Exhibit
•Tuesday-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.;
Saturdays, noon-4 p.m.
•Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214
•Saturday, June 17; 7 p.m.
•Bob Clapp Theatre, BMCC, 2411
N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton
$10. Spring concert featuring an
eclectic program.
The Run Up
•Saturday, June 17; 8 p.m. No cover
•Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wildhorse
Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mis-
sion
Brady Goss
•Monday, June 19; 7 p.m.
•Irrigon Marina Park
Free. As part of the Music in the
Wasteland Kings
•Friday, June 23; 6-9 p.m.
•Hamley Steakhouse & Saloon, 8
S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton
No cover. All ages event as part of
the Music on the Lawn concert series.
Rock-Bot
•Friday, June 23; Saturday, June 24;
8 p.m. No cover
•Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wildhorse
Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mis-
sion
“ The Divos”
•Saturday, June 24; 7 p.m.
•Vert Auditorium, 480 S.W. Dorion
Ave., Pendleton
www.pdxgmc.org
$15/general, $10/60-and-over, $5/
students. No one will be turned away for
lack of funds. The Portland Gay Men’s
Chorus performs the biggest hits by mu-
sic’s most legendary male artists.
Zac Grooms
•Monday, June 26; 7 p.m.
•Boardman Marina Park
Free. As part of the Music in the
Parks series, which alternates weekly
between Boardman and Irrigon marina
parks. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs.
Food available for purchase.
Sum People
•Thursday, June 29; 7-9 p.m.
•40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave.,
Pendleton
No cover during Live Music Thurs-
day.
Open Mic at GP
•Thursday, June 29; 7-9 p.m.
•Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co.,
403 S. Main St., Pendleton
No cover. All ages are welcome
during the last Thursday of each month.
Bring your instrument, voice, family and
friends.
Night life
Yoga & Wine Tasting
•Saturday, June 17; 3:30 p.m.
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•Echo Ridge Cellars, 551 N. Thiel-
sen St., Echo
$20. Includes yoga, wine tasting,
hors d’oeuvres and a raffle ticket for a
bottle of wine. Bring a yoga mat and
wear comfortable clothes.
Lucky Coyote’s Playmate Party
•Saturday, June 17; 9 p.m.
•Sub Zero Restaurant & Lounge,
100 W. Highway 730, Irrigon
No cover/if arrive by 8 p.m., $5/after
8 p.m. and anyone sporting a Playboy
symbol gets in free. Dance contest, raf-
fles and a night with the Lucky Coyotes.
DJ music
•Saturdays, 8 p.m.
•The Pheasant, 149 E. Main St.,
Hermiston
Karaoke w/DJ David
•Saturdays; 8 p.m.
•Riverside Sports Bar, 1501 Sixth
Digital Karaoke
•Thursdays and Fridays, 8 p.m.
•The Pheasant, 149 E. Main St.,
Hermiston
•Thursdays; 8 p.m.
•Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wildhorse
Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mis-
sion.
No cover. June 22: Alex Elkin
Mac’s Trivia Night
•First Thursday of month, 8 p.m. No
cover
•Mac’s Bar & Grill, 1400 S.W. Dorion
Ave., Pendleton
21 and older. East. Drink. Think.
Teams of 2-8 compete in trivia contest
with other teams. Live host and prizes.
Wine tasting
•Fridays, 4-8 p.m.
•Sno Road Winery, 111 W. Main St.,
Echo.
Open Mic
•First/third Friday each month, 8
p.m.-midnight
•The Packard Tavern, 118 S.E.
Court Ave., Pendleton
www.facebook.com/groups/pendle-
tonopenmic
Karaoke w/DJ David
•Fridays; 8 p.m.
•Riverside Sports Bar, 1501 Sixth
St., Umatilla
DJ and dancing
•Fridays, 8 p.m.
•The Pheasant, 149 E. Main St.,
Hermiston
Cimmi’s Late Night Martini
Lounge
•Fridays; 9 p.m.-midnight
•Virgil’s at Cimmiyotti’s, 137 S. Main
St., Pendleton
No cover. Features martinis, mixolo-
gy and music.
Hot tickets
•People’s Pick Local Music Show-
case: (featuring 100+ acts) June 30-
July 1, Bohemia Park & Amphitheater.
All ages, free admission. Camping
($10-$60) via http://peoplespick.cgma-
presents.org
•Pendleton Whisky Fest: (featuring
Maroon 5) July 15, Pendleton Round-
Up Grounds. Box/grand stand seats still
available ($70-$95) via www.pendleton-
whiskymusicfest.com
•Ramón Ayala. July 29 at Wildhorse
Resort & Casino. Tickets ($39-$109)
available via www.wildhorseresort.com
•Umatilla County Fair Main Stage:
Reserved seats $12-$20. LoCash (Aug.
8), Tracy Lawrence (Aug. 9), Marshall
Tucker Band (Aug. 10), Latino Night
(Aug. 11), Great White (Aug. 12). Tick-
ets via www.umatillacounty.net/fair
•Maryhill Winery Summer Con-
cert Series: Michael McDonald & Boz
Scaggs, Aug. 12 ($46-$325), ZZ Top
& The Doobie Brothers Aug. 26 ($76-
$400), Steve Winwood, Sept. 9 ($46-
$86), Goo Goo Dolls & Phillip Phillips,
Sept. 17 ($50-$1,500) near Goldendale,
Washington. Tickets via www.ticketfly.
com
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MUSIC REVIEW
Fleet Foxes make long wait worth it with ‘Crack-Up’
By PABLO GORONDI
Associated Press
Nonesuch Records via AP
Cover image for “Crack Up,” the latest
release by Fleet Foxes.
Fleet Foxes’ “Crack-Up” doesn’t just grab
your attention — it gives the senses a full-
body massage.
Produced by leader Robin Pecknold and
Skyler Skjelset, who appears on all 11 tracks but
one, the band’s third album isn’t far removed
from 2011 predecessor “Helplessness Blues,”
although the shades are more varied here, the
hues deeper, the in-song transitions multiplied,
the themes wider and the arrangements both
more precious and adventurous.
Some musical and lyrical references may
seem taken from an updated “Rock Snob’s
Dictionary” — Igor Stravinsky, Beowulf
and F. Scott Fitzgerald — but they are at the
service of the songs, not the other way around.
Echoes of Lee Hazlewood and Talk Talk
are also in the grooves and there are some
progressive and jazz touches. The founda-
tions, however, are still deep in folk-rock and
Pecknold’s spiraling vocals bathed in reverb
usually set to “Gregorian chant.”
Pecknold, who spent part of the extended
sojourn between albums at Columbia Univer-
sity, finds room to address seemingly personal
issues as well as the band’s situation.
Current events also have their place and
the title cut and album closer reacts to the fake
news phenomena — “When the world insists
that the false is so” — while “If You Need To,
Keep Time on Me” asks “Who knows what
State is in store?”
The array of instruments beyond the horns
and strings is so extensive — from prepared
autoharp and a Moog Minitaur to an electric
harpsichord and a swinging door — that you
feel some elements more than hear them.
Rewarding, involving and meticulous,
“Crack-Up” has been well worth the wait.