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ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, August 11, 2018 IRRIGON Horn band fires up park series finale IRRIGON — Blues, jazz, rock, swing and funk are featured during an upcoming performance by Brass Fire. The 10-piece regional horn band will take the stage Monday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. at Irrigon Marina Park. In case of inclement weather, the performance will be held at Stokes Land- ing Senior Center. As part of the Music in the Parks summer concert series, admission is free. People are invited to pack a picnic to enjoy during the performance. In addition to a full rhythm section made up of a pianist, a guitarist, a drummer and a bass gui- tarist, there are performers on trumpets, saxophones and trombone. Band mem- bers also step up with sty- listic vocals. Brass Fire per- formers include those who have played in military bands, aboard cruise ships, with professional touring bands and as school music teachers. This is the last concert of the 2018 Music in the Parks season, which alternated weekly between Irrigon and Boardman marina parks. For more information, con- tact Jackie McCauley at utility.clerk@cityofboard- man.com, 541-720-1289 or 541-481-9252. For more about Brass Fire, search Facebook. WALLA WALLA Little Theater set to hold ‘Spamalot’ auditions WALLA WALLA — The Little Theatre of Walla Walla will hold audi- tions for its fall produc- tion of the musical comedy “Spamalot.” Casting requirements include seven male leads, one female lead, and a min- imum or six male and six female ensemble members. Actors may be of any eth- nicity. In addition, actors interested in auditioning for King Arthur or Lady of the Lake should pre- pare two songs with con- trasting styles to illustrate their range. All others audi- tioning should prepare one song. Accompaniment will be provided. Auditions are Tuesday, Aug. 21 and Wednesday, Aug. 22 from 7-9 p.m. at the theater, located at 1130 E. Sumach St., Walla Walla. Rehearsals are generally scheduled weekdays from 6-9:30 p.m. The production, which is directed by Brian Hatley with assistance from Stacie Trego, will be staged Nov. 2-3, 9-11, 16-18 and 23-24. Adapted from the clas- sic comedy film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” “Spamalot” spoofs the leg- end of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony Awards, including best musical. For more information, contact 509-529-3683, info@ltww.org or visit www.ltww.org. Follow us on Facebook! The most valuable and respected source of local news, advertising and information for our communities. eomediagroup.com East Oregonian Page 3C HELIX Texas trifecta to take Wheatstock stage By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian A trio of Texas musical acts — Dirty River Boys, Jason Eady Band and Courtney Patton — are headlining the Wheatstock Music Festival. In its 11th year, the event also showcases a handful of regional bands. Also taking the stage are Frog Hollow and The Shop Sing- ers, both from Walla Walla, The Channel Cats of Baker City, and Tyler Brooks and Wanderlost from Pendleton. “All four of these acts are tried and trued and will provide a vari- ety of original music and a won- derful experience for the crowd,” said Brooks, who also serves on the Wheatstock board of directors. The event is Saturday, Aug. 18 from 1-10 p.m. at Quantum 9 Arena in Helix. Free camping is available for all ticket-holders. The first 500 tickets sold are $25 each, then the price goes up to $30. Also, active military personnel and kids 12 and under are admitted free. VIP passes are available for $100, which includes a meet-and- greet with headliners and a Wheat- stock T-shirt. Cabanas offering shade for up to 10 people can be rented for $75. The Dirty River Boys name says it all. Headlining the show, Contributed photo The Dirty River Boys out of Austin, Texas, are the main headliners during the 11th annual Wheatstock Music Festival Aug. 18 at Quan- tum 9 Arena in Helix. the group shares their own type of music soaked in the realities of the hard-scrabble city they call home in the far west Texas des- ert. The band has become quickly renowned for their rousing live shows, which features four-part harmonies and stout acoustic/ electric instrumentation. Brooks describes the sound as bluegrass mixed with rock ‘n’ roll, while highlighting their finesse. “It’s a fast sound with electrical instrumentation,” he said. Originally from Mississippi, but now based in the Lone Star State, Eady has immersed himself into the Texas country music scene — particularly with his imagina- tive “old school honky-tonk” style of songwriting. His album “AM Country Heaven” debuted in the top 40 on the Billboard Top Coun- try Albums chart. Patton, who is married to Eady, offers a dose of deep and soulful country music. Brooks describes her sound as almost old school gospel without the religiosity. Her 2017 song “What It’s Like to Fly Alone” debuted at No. 4 on the iTunes country chart and made a mark across four different Bill- board album charts. The family-friendly music fes- tival raises money for music pro- grams at the Helix School District and Divide Camp, a wilderness retreat for combat veterans in the Wallowa Mountains. During its decade of existence, Wheatstock has raised approximately $30,000. The idea for Wheatstock was developed by several local musi- cians as a way to showcase regional talent, while raising money for Helix schools. The goal, Brooks said, was to inject financial sup- port into the struggling music pro- gram. As the event’s popularity grew, Brooks said they were able to attract bigger acts. However, he said they never lost their vision to showcase regional acts. “Local musicians are working hard and it’s fun to put them in the spotlight,” Brooks said. In addition to music, Wheat- stock includes camping, a beer garden and a kids area with bouncy castles and more. Also, Andrae’s Kitchen, an award-winning food truck, will offer food for purchase. For more information or to pur- chase tickets, visit www.wheat- stock.org. 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 dis- count through Aug. 6; individual ride tickets are available 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.ticket- master.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 re- cording. Event crescendos with camp gig on Main Street. Morrow County Fair & Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo •Aug. 15-19 •Morrow County Fair- grounds, Heppner www.co.morrow.or.us/fair $4/day, $10/week. Highlights 4-H/FFA and open class exhib- its. Special entrainment includes Paradise Rose Chuckwagon Dinner and live music with Trev- or Tagle (Aug. 15, 7-10 p.m.), Murray’s Wine & Micro-Brew Tasting & live music with Nate Botsford (Aug. 16, 6-10) rodeo (Aug. 17-18, 7 p.m.) and Mor- row County Rodeo (Aug. 19, 1:15 p.m.) For rodeo informa- tion, contact 541-571-6959 or mocorodeo@hotmail.com •Gib Olinger School, 1011 S. Mill St., Milton-Freewater. Free admission. $7/per art entry (register by Aug. 15). Open to all area artists; cash prizes for people’s choice. (JeanAnn Mitchell 541-938-5516, Blanche Mason 541-938-5126). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. •Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. www.pendletonlibrary.wee- bly.com Free. Features colorful paint- ings by the Pendleton artist. Shaindel Beers & Pamela Steele-Reese Music •Wednesday, Aug. 22; 6:30 p.m. •40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton Free. Local authors will present short readings. Other authors may be added (541- 612-8559). 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 North- west. Also, local artist Roberta Jones’ monotypes and mixed media works featured in Loren- zen Board Room Gallery. Runs through Aug. 31. “Beautiful Games: Ameri- can Indian Sport & Art” •Monday-Saturdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. •Tamástslikt Cultural Insti- tute, near Wildhorse Resort & Casino. www.tamastslikt.org $10/adults, $9/senior citi- zens, $6/youths. Exhibit high- lights sports, which have played a pivotal role in American In- dian tribal communities. Runs through Oct. 13. Art Exhibit Art, Museums & •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 Hummer, Candis Angel and Roxanne Cahill. Runs through Aug. 31. Authors Judith Graham Exhibit Harvest of Art •Monday-Thursdays; 10 a.m-8 p.m.; Friday-Saturdays; •Aug. 22-23 Live Show on the Lawn •Saturday, Aug. 11; 6-9 p.m. •Hamley Steakhouse & Sa- loon, 8 S.E. Court Ave., Pend- leton No cover, all ages. Features J.J. Hill & Friends. An Evening with Elvis Monroe •Saturday, Aug. 11; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Blues Traveler •Saturday, Aug. 11, 9 p.m. •EOTEC, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston www.umatillacountyfair.net Free/general admission with fair ticket; $12-$20/premium, VIP. Playing on the Umatilla County Fair Main Stage. Wasteland Kings •Sunday, Aug. 12; 5-7 p.m. •Heppner City Park, 444 N. Main St. Free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for Heppner’s Music in the Parks. Food available for purchase. Held at Heppner El- ementary School in inclement weather. enjoy. Rock & Roll Camp Coun- selor Showcase •Tuesday, Aug. 14; 7 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages. You won’t want to miss this: professional musicians from throughout the Pacific Northwest will perform on the GP stage. They are in town serving as counselors for the teen rock camp at Pendleton Center for the Arts. Cardioid •Wednesday, Aug. 15; 6-8 p.m. •Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court Ave., Pendleton www.pendletonparksandrec. com Free. Wednesdays in the Park features the LA-based band playing infectious pop- rock. Bring a lawn chair or blan- ket for the family-friendly shows. Food, beer and wine available for purchase. Live Music Thursday •Thursday, Aug. 16; 7-9 p.m. •40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton No cover. Features the Darci Carlson Band. Bleeding Tree •Friday, Aug.17; Saturday, Aug. 18; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Wheatstock Music Festival •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 classic sound, yet still succeed in bringing some- thing fresh to the table via root- sy-Americana with an edgy, al- ternative space. •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-under. Acts include Dirty River Boys, Jason Eady, Courtney Patton, Tyler Brooks and Wanderlost, The Shop Singers, The Channel Cats and Frog Hollow Band. Brass Fire Jared Mees + New Move Pretty Gritty •Monday, Aug. 13; 7 p.m. •Irrigon Marina Park Free. As part of the Music in the Parks series. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Bring a picnic to •Wednesday, Aug. 22; 6-8 p.m. •Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court Ave., Pendleton www.pendletonparksandrec. com Free. Wednesdays in the Park features prophetic indie rock from Portland. Food, beer and wine available for purchase. Night life Karaoke w/DJ David •Saturdays; 8 p.m. •Riverside Sports Bar, 1501 Sixth St., Umatilla Wino Wednesdays •Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m. •Echo Ridge Cellars, 551 N. Thielsen 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 offering tastings and food pairings. Aug. 16: LOL Comedy Jam •Thursdays; 8 p.m. •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. No cover. Aug. 16: Harry Ri- ley, Josh Teaford; Aug. 23: Aly- sia Wood, Thomas Nichols Wine tasting •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 Cimmi’s Late Night Marti- ni Lounge •Fridays; 9 p.m.-midnight •Virgil’s at Cimmiyotti’s, 137 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. Features martinis, mixology and music. MUSIC Shooter Jennings makes a left turn back to ’80s country By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As the son of two iconic country musi- cians, Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter, Shooter Jennings was always trying to be unpredictable in his own career as a musician and producer. He’s recorded psychedelic metal and hard rock, released a concept album written with horror writer Stephen King and a tribute album to electronic disco pioneer Giorgio Moroder. So maybe the most unexpected thing he could do was make a classic, honky-tonk country record. “I think in the past I’ve always felt like this desire to prove that I was not just country,” 39-year-old Jennings said from his home in Los Angeles, where he’s lived for 18 years. “At this point for me, I felt like it was a left turn to do a really country record.” Jennings really can’t escape his country roots, but he felt the tim- ing was right to revisit the genre’s earlier era, specifically the heyday of ’80s country music, on his new record “Shooter,” out on Friday. “I just also kind of felt like there was a large disenfranchised group of country fans that maybe were a Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Singer-songwriter Shooter Jennings, son of iconic country musi- cians, Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter, poses for a portrait in Los little tired of the politics or a lit- tle tired of where the direction of things were going,” Jennings said. He connected back with Dave Cobb, the producer who worked on his first country record “Put the ‘O’ Back in Country” in 2005, and whose Grammy-winning work with Jason Isbell and Chris Staple- ton in recent years has made him one of the most in-demand pro- ducers in Nashville, Tennessee. “That was my first success- ful country record,” Cobb said. “That’s how I came to Nashville for the first time. I didn’t know a lot about country music before meeting him.” Jennings and Cobb were both producing Brandi Carlile’s criti- cally acclaimed new album, “By the Way, I Forgive You” when they started throwing out song ideas with each other and the decision to do another record fell out of that, Cobb said. One of the songs, “Do You Love Texas,” is an ode to the Lone Star State, and features a chorus of singers, including Kris Krist- offerson, Kacey Musgraves, Ray Benson and more, shouting “Hell yeah!” The song was released as a charity single last year to raise money for Hurricane Harvey relief. “We felt like it was the per- fect opportunity to give something back to Texas, so we called every- one we knew and loved and got them to record a phone message and send it in,” said Cobb. He peppers the record with rollicking good time tunes, like “D.R.U.N.K.” and “Bound Ta Git Down,” in which Jennings tries his best Jerry Lee Lewis impression while he sings about playing with Guns n’ Roses at the age of 23 and living in the Hollywood Hills. “Anything I write is going to be autobiographical and true to some degree,” Jennings said. But there’s also the crying-in- your-beer songs as well, such as “Living in a Minor Key,” a beauti- ful waltzy tribute to the late George Jones, and a love song for his wife Misty on “Rhinestone Eyes.” “He’s made rock records. He’s made country records,” Cobb said. “But I think his sweet spot is the record we just made. That really sums up him a lot.”
