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ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, August 4, 2018 HEPPNER East Oregonian Page 3C PENDLETON Summertime pop with a sullen tinge P Contributed photo The Wasteland Kings of La Grande will perform a free concert Aug. 12 at Heppner City Park. Wasteland Kings to rock Heppner HEPPNER — With Americana roots, The Wasteland Kings will per- form Heppner’s Music in the Park. Playing rock and alt-country, the La Grande-based group has performed throughout the region and beyond for the past decade. They will take the stage Sunday, Aug. 12 from 5-7 p.m. at Heppner City Park, 444 N. Main St. There is no admission charge due to support from the Morrow County Uni- fied Recreation District. Whether strapping on a Fender Telecaster and cranking the sound or fin- ger picking an acoustic gui- tar, the Kings are known to rock venues. Their influ- ences include The Roll- ing Stones,Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and The Beatles. People are encour- aged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a relaxing evening listen- ing to music. Pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, a cookie and drink will be available by donation by the Hopeful Saints Min- istry, a combined effort of Hope Lutheran Church and All Saints Episcopal Church. The group is rais- ing money for well-build- ing efforts through Living Water International. The menu includes pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, cookie and drink. BOARDMAN Guitar duo strums Latin sound An acoustic guitar duo featuring Jesse Campos and Lance Smith will per- form during the upcoming Music in the Parks. Blue Mountain Spanish Sound, who have released two albums, play origi- nal classical guitar music with Latin influences. According to Jason Val- entine of “Good Morning Northwest,” the duo have the “Fastest fingers in the Northwest.” The free performance is Monday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. at Boardman Marina Park. In case of inclement weather, the performance will be held at the SAGE Center. People are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair. In addition, those attending are welcome to bring a picnic and bever- ages to enjoy while listen- ing to the music. Also, food and beverages are avail- able for purchase from the Boardman Little League. ortland’s Arthur C. foray into being the primary Lee (not be confused performer and not the with Arthur Lee of the music presenter or sideman. late 60s psychedelic rock He’s made a career out of band Love) has your dose working in the broadcast of sad-but-good time rock sector of the pop music and roll. industry, first as a Released last web-video producer summer, Lee’s for legendary “History Of” is a west coast public tight 35 minutes radio station of melancholy KCRW’s “Morning summertime power Becomes Eclectic” pop. When I say program and melancholy I don’t currently as a DJ JD mean lyrics about for Oregon Public Kindle depression or some Broadcasting’s Comment dour mess of minor music programing. chords — just a Being exposed to tinge of sadness that lies a barrage of new music beneath the surface of those both live and recorded bright, sunny songs like has fine tuned his ear for you’d hear on those Astrud crafting artful songs that are Gilberto bossa nova records attention grabbing. your folks used to play Says Arthur, “As a DJ at their summer cocktail I try to spend as much parties. After a sip of your time as possible with each martini you could catch song but there’s so much yourself staring off into out there that if we’re not space, forgetting the sweat feeling it within 30 seconds beading on your brow, and — ‘I don’t know if this meditating on the ennui that is something we want to always accompanies the spend time with or put on dog days of summer before the air’ — then we move suddenly come to your onto the next one. It’s really senses as one side of the gotta hit you immediately. record ends. Time to rejoin I’ve tried to approach the party. songwriting that way — not The songs on “History to get total radio airplay, Of” drip with trembling but to see what can be vocals backed by sugary catchy and what can raise harmonies, jangling guitars someone’s ears and say, and tinkling pianos. Lee ‘Oh! That sound or beat is played all instruments kinda cool.’” on the record — save In addition to his work for the drums — which as a DJ, Lee also spends he recorded in both Los his time as a private piano Angeles and Portland. and guitar instructor. Just as Standout numbers include with his DJ work his private the airy opener “I Do”; instruction also informs his “Holiday Cheer,” a quaint songwriting process. recollection of childhood “Being at OPB and memories of family teaching I feel it’s taken togetherness during the me 10 steps forward holidays; and “I Know with music writing. My What I Need” which approach to instruction features a prominent lead is not only teaching the synthesizer and crunchy pieces but learning the rhythm guitar pairing pieces myself so in the reminiscent of early records course of that I talk to my by The Rentals. students a lot about theory Lee’s album is notable in — not playing the notes part because this is his first but understanding what’s Photo contributed by Maureen Benedict Lee Portland musician Arthur C. Lee will play Wednesday, August 8 at the Pendleton Music in the Parks. happening harmonically with the chord changes or why there is a certain dynamic present.” Consequently each song of “History Of” is laden with melodious hooks and unexpected chord changes. Accompanying Lee on his outing of Eastern Oregon (Pendleton, Enterprise, and La Grande) will be bassist Peter Rodocker, in-demand Portland session drummer Anders Bergstrom, and Matt Casebeer (also a current OPB DJ and KCRW alumni) on keyboards. The quartet plan on performing “History Of” in its entirety as well as a few unrecorded pieces. Time to rejoin the party. ——— J.D. Kindle is the enter- tainment columnist for the East Oregonian and the executive director of the Oregon East Symphony. Contact him at jamesdean- kindle@gmail.com Music in the park Arthur C. Lee will per- form Wednesday, Aug. 8 from 6-8 p.m. at Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court Ave., Pendleton. The free, family-friendly event is part of the Wednesdays in the Park summer concert series. Lee is a multi-instru- mentalist — guitar, key- boards, accordion, banjo, bass and more — with a degree in musicology and philosophy from the Uni- versity of California Los Angeles. This is Lee’s first time playing in Pendleton. While in Eastern Ore- gon, he’s also perform- ing at Terminal Gravity Brewery & Pub (Aug. 9, 7 p.m.) in Enterprise and Side A Brewing (Aug. 10, 7 p.m.) in La Grande. Peo- ple are invited to bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the tunes. Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase from Deli- cious Dogs, Mobile Food Adventures and Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co. For more information about Wednesdays in the Park, visit www.pendleton- parksandrec.com or search Facebook for “Sounds Like Entertainment.” For more about Lee, visit www.arthurclee.com. WHAT TO DO Festivals Umatilla County Fair & Farm-City Pro Rodeo •Aug. 7-11 •EOTEC, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston www.umatillacountyfair.net & www. farmcityprorodeo.com $10/13 and up, $8/seniors, $6/ages 6-12, free/kids under 6. Season passes available. Kick-off parade is Aug. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Carnival rides open 2-11 p.m. ($30/bracelets or $5 discount through Aug. 6; individual ride tickets are avail- able at fair. Rodeo Aug. 8-11 at 7:45 p.m. (arrive early to catch mutton bustin’). Tickets are ($5-$25) via 541-564-8500 or www.ticketmaster.com Rock & Roll Camp •Aug. 13-17; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. •Friday, Aug. 17; 7 p.m., show •Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. www.pendletonarts.org Free. Day camp features all things rock & roll for teens, including playing, writing and recording. Event crescendos with camp gig on Main Street. Morrow County Fair & Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo •Aug. 15-19 •Morrow County Fairgrounds, Hep- pner www.co.morrow.or.us/fair $4/day, $10/week. Highlights 4-H/ FFA and open class exhibits. Special entrainment includes Paradise Rose Chuckwagon Dinner and live music with Trevor Tagle (Aug. 15, 7-10 p.m.), Mur- ray’s Wine & Micro-Brew Tasting & live music with Nate Botsford (Aug. 16, 6-10) rodeo (Aug. 17-18, 7 p.m.) and Morrow County Rodeo (Aug. 19, 1:15 p.m.) For rodeo information, contact 541-571- 6959 or mocorodeo@hotmail.com Art, Museums & Authors Brian Sostrum: New Work •Tuesday-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-4 p.m.; opens Aug. 2 •Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. www.pendletonarts.org Free. Idaho-based painter grew up in rural Pacific Northwest. Also, local artist Roberta Jones’ monotypes and mixed media works featured in Loren- zen Board Room Gallery. Runs through Aug. 31. “Beautiful Games: American Indian Sport & Art” •Monday-Saturdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. •Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, near Wildhorse Resort & Casino. www.tamastslikt.org $10/adults, $9/senior citizens, $6/ youths. Exhibit highlights sports, which have played a pivotal role in American Indian tribal communities. Runs through Oct. 13. Art Exhibit •Monday-Thursdays; 11 a.m-7 p.m.; Friday-Saturdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. •Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. www.hermistonlibrary.us Free. Features work of Dirk Hum- mer, Candis Angel and Roxanne Cahill. Runs through Aug. 31. Joni Harms to help provide relief ENTERPRISE — A benefit concert will help replenish the VFW Relief Fund, which pro- vides assistance to active duty service members and their families in Wallowa County. The performance features Joni Harms and the Harms Way Band. Harms has received multiple Academy of West- ern Artists Awards, including top honor for entertainer of the year in 2002. In 2003, she was named female vocalist of the year and accepted the award for song of the year from the Western Music Association. The event is Thursday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. at the OK Theatre, 208 W. Main St., Enterprise. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Tickets are $15, which are available at www. eventbrite.com or the door. While Harms has appeared on the famed Grand Ole Opry stage and in New York City’s Carnegie Hall, she is deeply rooted in rural living. She lives on an Oregon ranch that was homesteaded by her great-great-grandfather in 1872, which is an inspiration for her music. “The majority of my songs include lyrics of the west, because I love to write about Judith Graham Exhibit •Monday-Thursdays; 10 a.m-8 p.m.; Friday-Saturdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. •Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. www.pendletonlibrary.weebly.com Free. Features colorful paintings by the Pendleton artist. things I’ve experienced,” she Bleeding Tree •Friday, Aug.17; Saturday, Aug. 18; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mis- sion. Wheatstock Music Festival •Saturday, Aug. 18; 1-10 p.m. •Quantum Nine Arena, Helix www.brownpapertickets.com $25/general, $100/VIP, free/active military personnel and kids 12-and-un- der. Acts include Dirty River Boys, Jason Eady, Courtney Patton, Tyler Brooks and Wanderlost, The Shop Singers, The Channel Cats and Frog Hollow Band. Night life Farm-City Pro Rodeo Kick Off Party Photo courtesy of Hoofprints Joni Harms and the Harms Way Band will perform a ben- efit concert for the VFW Relief Fund Aug. 9 at the OK The- atre in Enterprise. Free. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Food available for purchase. Umatilla County Fair Main Stage •Saturday, Aug. 4; 4:15-6:15 p.m. •Downtown Hermiston festival street Free. Dallin Puzey tunes up prior to the Umatilla County Fair parade. Shanks Pony Arthur C. Lee Downtown District Fair Parade Pre-Show •Saturday, Aug. 4; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mis- sion. Blue Mt. Spanish Sound •Monday, Aug. 6; 7 p.m. •Boardman Marina Park •Saturday, Aug. 4; 6-11 p.m. •Nookies/Hermiston Brewing Co., 125 N. First St., Hermiston www.facebook.com No cover. Fair parade viewing (6:30 p.m.), food carts, release of Rindwrecker and music afterwards with The Shades from the Tri-Cities. (541-289-7415). Karaoke w/DJ David •Saturdays; 8 p.m. •Riverside Sports Bar, 1501 Sixth St., Umatilla Wino Wednesdays said. “Rodeo, cowboys and the ranch way of living shows through a lot in my music.” Eagle Cap VFW Post 4307 provided nearly $7,000 in assistance last year to military families in need. For questions about the VFW Relief Fund •Aug. 7-11 •EOTEC, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston www.umatillacountyfair.net Free/general admission with fair ticket; $12-$20/premium, VIP. Sawyer Brown (Tuesday, Aug. 7, 9 p.m.), Ned LeDoux (Wednesday, Aug. 8, 9 p.m.; Brewers Grade Band opens at 7:30 p.m.); Skid Row (Thursday, Aug. 9, 9 p.m.) Latino Night with Tormenta De Durango, Grupo Fatal, La Nobleza De Aguililla, Los Canarios de Michoacan (Friday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m.); Blues Traveler (Saturday, Aug. 11, 9 p.m.). Music or to make an additional con- •Wednesday, Aug. 15; 6-8 p.m. •Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court Ave., Pendleton www.pendletonparksandrec.com Free. Wednesdays in the Park fea- tures the LA-based band playing infec- tious pop-rock. Food, beer and wine available for purchase. •Wednesday, Aug. 8; 6-8 p.m. •Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court Ave., Pendleton www.pendletonparksandrec.com Free. See story this page. An Evening with Elvis Monroe •Friday, Aug. 10; Saturday, Aug. 11; 8 p.m. No cover tribution, call Nick Porter at 503-539-2390. For more information about the concert, contact 541-426- 3390 or info@wvmusical- liance.org For more about Harms, visit www.joniharms. com. •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mis- sion. Wasteland Kings •Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m. •Echo Ridge Cellars, 551 N. Thiel- sen St., Echo Karaoke at the Packard •1st/3rd Wednesday, 9 p.m.-midnight •The Packard Tavern, 118 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton No cover. Thirsty Thursdays •Third Thursday; 6 p.m. •Midway Bar & Grill, 1750 N. First St., Hermiston No cover. Hosts a local brewery of- fering tastings and food pairings. Aug. 16: LOL Comedy Jam •Sunday, Aug. 12; 5-7 p.m. •Heppner City Park, 444 N. Main St. Free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Food available for purchase. Held at Heppner Elementary School in inclem- ent weather. •Thursdays; 8 p.m. •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mis- sion. No cover. Aug. 9: Keith Nelson, Josh Firestine; Aug. 16: Harry Riley, Josh Teaford Pretty Gritty Wine tasting •Monday, Aug. 13; 7 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages. Sarah and Blaine have cultivated a timeless and clas- sic sound, yet still succeed in bringing something fresh to the table via rootsy Americana with an edgy, alternative vibe. Brass Fire •Monday, Aug. 13; 7 p.m. •Irrigon Marina Park Free. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Bring a picnic to enjoy. Cardioid •Fridays, 4-8 p.m. •Sno Road Winery, 111 W. Main St., Echo. 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 Karaoke •Fridays; 9 p.m. •Midway Tavern, 1750 N. First St., Hermiston
