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ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, August 17, 2019 East Oregonian C3 Tribute band escapes with Journey Chute 8 hosts Aug. 24 concert By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian HERMISTON — Escape, a California-based tribute band, urges people to “Don’t Stop Believin’” as they perform the songs of Journey. The group will take the stage Saturday, Aug. 24 from 7-9 p.m. at Chute 8 at Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 E. Air- port Road, Hermiston. The gates open at 6 p.m. — food vendors and a beer garden will be available. Tickets are $10 each, with kids under 3 admitted free. While seating is available, people can bring a blanket or lawn chair. Formed in 1996, by pro- fessional musician Stu Simone (keyboard, gui- tar, vocals), Escape has fea- tured several renditions over the years. Chad Smith (lead vocals), who joined the group in October 2013, gets high marks from his band- mates for his ability to rep- resent the sound and moves of Journey’s Steve Perry. The tribute band’s name, Simone said, is derived from “Escape,” Journey’s album released in 1981 that fea- tures their hits “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Who’s Crying Now” and “Open Arms.” The concert is the third of its kind being brought to Hermiston by a small group who are mostly interested in having additional entertain- ment options in town. Jeff Snell of Hermiston became aware of the tribute band A Toast to Bread through a social media post. As a fan of Bread, a soft rock-pop group from the 1970s, Snell began to investigate the pos- sibility of bringing the Utah- based group to town. After talking to several friends, including Mike Atkinson of Atkinson Staff- ing, Snell said the idea grew legs. The Bread tribute band show was staged this past November in the Hermis- Photo contributed by Chad Smith Escape, a Journey tribute band, will perform Aug. 24 at Chute 8 at Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, Hermiston. ton High School auditorium. Snell said the free show drew about 350 people. While the small group of concert-promoting entre- preneurs charged a fee for a May show featuring Fast- lane, an Eagles tribute band, and are selling tickets for Escape, they aren’t in it for the money. The ticket prices, Snell said, is an effort to cover the expenses of bring- ing the bands to town. “It’s not a money-making enterprise,” Snell said. “It’s really just about try- ing to bring something fun and affordable to Hermis- ton,” Atkinson added. Snell and Atkinson are surprised at the number of tribute bands available. The groups, Snell said, offer a good quality sound without having to pay a premium price. When looking at possi- ble groups, they try to deter- mine what people might like. In addition, they are open to feedback and suggestions for upcoming shows. Snell and Atkinson are research- ing the possibility of a Queen tribute band or a duo that performs the songs of Simon and Garfunkel. “We keep doing it because it gives us something to do here in Hermiston,” Snell said. “We’re a big enough place that we want to do more than going to a movie, go bowling or out to eat.” Advance tickets are available at Eastern Ore- gon Physical Therapy, 1050 W. Elm Ave., Hermiston, or www.brownpapertickets. com. In addition, tickets will be sold at the gate beginning at 6 p.m. For more informa- tion, search Facebook for “Escape: The Journey Trib- ute Concert.” ——— Contact Community Edi- tor Tammy Malgesini at tmalgesini@eastoregonian. com or 541-564-4539 Tumbleweed festival rolls out acoustic music Juniper Jam gears up for 11th annual music festival East Oregonian East Oregonian RICHLAND — Acous- tic music takes center stage as the Tumbleweed Music Festival kicks off a three- day event. In its 23rd year, the event is sponsored by the Three Rivers Folklife Society. The festival is Aug. 30 through Sept. 1 at Howard Amon Park in Richland. All events are free except the Satur- day night concert ($10 for adults or $8 for seniors/stu- dents) and the Sunday con- tra dance fundraiser. The festival features more than 100 acts on five outdoor stages, including an open mic stage. In addi- tion, it utilizes an indoor per- formance stage, an indoor dance floor and workshop rooms, with topics including dance, songwriting, singing, performance tips and more. Also, there will be food and craft vendors. Volunteer opportunities are still avail- able to help with the festival. Photo contributed by Kristi Nebel Cosmo’s Dream, an Amer- icana trio from Tacoma, is performing Aug. 31 during the Tumbleweed Music Fes- tival at Howard Amon Park in Richland. Contributed photo The Drunken Maidens, a Seattle-based female ensemble, will perform at the Aug. 31 evening concert during the Tum- bleweed Music Festival at Richland’s Howard Amon Park. The Saturday evening (Aug. 31) concert kicks off at 7 p.m. with Cosmo’s Dream, who blends acous- tic musicianship with solo vocals and three-part har- monies. The Tacoma-based trio features Gen Obata on flatpick guitar and mando- lin, Steve Nebel on guitar, and Kristi Nebel on bass. Taking the stage at 8 p.m. is The Drunken Maidens. The Seattle-based female ensemble offers vocal har- monies as well as guitar, fiddle, mandolin, whistles, squeezebox and percussion. They offer up everything from wistful strains of old- time music to saucy English folk songs. And finishing out the night is Tom Rawson & Ellen van der Hoeven. Hailing from Orcas Island and from Van- couver, British Columbia, they are songwriters, song collectors and folk singers, who come armed with ban- jos, guitars and other instru- ments to delight the crowd. Get ready to tune up your vocal chords and sing along. For festival information, visit www.tumbleweedfest. com or search Facebook. For questions, contact 509- 539-8090 or davidmcar- son14@gmail.com. ENTERPRISE — Peo- ple are encouraged to start making plans to attend the 11th annual Juniper Jam. Billed as “the sweet- est little music festival in Eastern Oregon,” the event highlights original musicians and features two stages with nonstop live music. Juniper Jam is Saturday, Aug. 31 from 11 a.m. to approximately 10 p.m. at the Wallowa County Fairgrounds in Enterprise. Advance tick- ets are $20, which can be purchased at www.juni- perjam.com and several Wallowa County busi- nesses. In addition, fes- tival-goers can reserve camping online for $5 per night at the fairgrounds. See next weekend’s East Oregonian entertain- ment page for a full story. For questions, contact the Wallowa Valley Music Contributed by Leon Press Photographic MAITA is headlining the 11th annual Juniper Jam Aug. 31 at the Wallowa County Fairgrounds in En- terprise. Advance tickets are $20. Alliance at 541-426-3390 or info@wvmusicalliance. org. WHAT TO DO FESTIVALS Melon Fest •Saturday, Aug. 17; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. •Downtown Hermiston Free admission. Live music, food and vendor booths, seed-spitting contest, water- melon costume contest, a photo booth, kids activities and random slices of watermelon handed out. After-party (6 p.m.) at Maxwell Pavilion for 21-and-older features music with The Outsiders. Morrow County Fair •Aug. 14-17 •Morrow County Fairgrounds, Heppner www.co.morrow.or.us/fair Free admission. Features enter- tainment, food, open class exhib- its, FFA/4-H and livestock auction. Adams Community Picnic •Saturday, Aug. 24; 4-7 p.m. •Adams City Park, Main Street www.cityofadamsoregon.com Free. Play old-fashioned games, enjoy barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers (those attend- ing are invited to bring a dish to share), live music and presenta- tion of summer reading program awards. Main Street Block Party •Friday, Aug. 30; 6-10 p.m. •Main Street, Pendleton www.facebook.com Free. All-ages welcome. Fea- tures the music of Western Centu- ries & Sera Cahoone, food vendors and a beer garden. Juniper Jam •Saturday, Aug. 31, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. •Wallowa County Fairgrounds, Enterprise www.juniperjam.com $20/advance, $25/gate, free/ ages 12 and under. Features mul- tiple genres of music, including folk, country, Americana, roots, rock and blues. Also, food and beverage vendors, local artisans and children’s activities. Camping available for $5 for festival-goers. ART, MUSEUMS & AUTHORS “Michael Wartgow: Lost Verses” •Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, noon-4 p.m. •Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. www.pendletonarts.org Free. Features the photogra- phy and reclaimed paper objects of Wartgow, an art instructor at Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Runs through Aug. 31. ”A River Runs Through Us: The Art and Words of the Lostine” •Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. •Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph www.josephy.org Free. Exhibit highlights the wild watershed area, its inhabitants, the river, forests and alpine set- ting. Runs through Sept. 9. “Savages and Princesses: The Persistence of Native American Stereotypes” •Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. •Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, near Wildhorse Resort & Casino. www.tamastslikt.org $10/adults, $9/senior citizens, $6/youths. Features the artwork of 13 contemporary Native American artists — whether using humor, subtlety or irony, the exhibit is fiercely honest. Runs through Oct. 19. MUSIC The Groove Surfers •Saturday, Aug. 17; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Tylor & the Train Robbers •Monday, Aug. 19; 7 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages. The Boi- se-based band features Eastern Oregon native Tylor Ketchum. The gritty folk-Americana group is pro- moting their latest release, “Best of the Worst Kind.” Wednesdays in the Park •Wednesday, Aug. 21; 6-8 p.m. •Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court Ave., Pendleton www.pendletonparksandrec. com Free. Special guest TBA. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for the fami- ly-friendly shows. Food, beer and wine available for purchase. The Wasteland Kings •Thursday, Aug. 22; 7-9 p.m. •40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton No cover. La Grande-based band rocks Americana and more. Gainsayer •Friday, Aug. 23; 7 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages. New proj- ect of Levi Ethan Cecil and Becca Schultz. Kaitie Wade •Friday, Aug. 23; Saturday, Aug. 24; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Escape •Saturday, Aug. 24; 7-9 p.m www.brownpapertickets.com •Chute 8, EOTEC, 1705 Airport Road, Hermiston $10/general, free/ages 3 and under. Features Journey tribute band. Food vendors and beer gar- den available. Gates open at 6 p.m. Brass Fire •Saturday, Aug. 24; 7-10 p.m. •Red Lion, 304 S.E. Nye Ave., Pendleton No cover. Features regional horn band, playing the music of Santana, Chicago, Elvis, Earth Wind & Fire. James Dean Kindle & Roger Conley •Saturday, Aug. 24; 8:30-10:30 p.m. •Virgil’s at Cimmiyotti’s, 137 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. Local musicians James Dean Kindle (vocals, gui- tar, harmonic) and Roger Conley (pedal steel) perform classic and soon-to-be classical country tunes in an intimate setting. Open Mic at GP •Thursday, Aug. 29; 7 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages are welcome. Bring your instrument, voice, fam- ily and friends. Groove Nation •Friday, Aug. 30; Saturday, Aug. 31; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. NIGHT LIFE Karaoke w/DJ David •Saturdays; 8 p.m. •Riverside Sports Bar, 1501 Sixth St., Umatilla Saturday Night Trivia •Saturdays; 9 p.m. •Midway Bar & Grill, 1750 N. First St., Hermiston Free. Show what you know for fun and prizes. BBQ-Bingo-Silent Auction •Saturday, Aug. 17; 5:30-8 p.m. •Neighbor Dudes, 405 N. First St. Suite 104, Hermiston No cover. Benefit event for Fuzz Ball Animal Rescue features Ger- man sausages, hot dogs and a vegetarian/vegan option. Enjoy a night out, bid on some items and support the nonprofit group that helps with stray animals in need of veterinary care. Karaoke Party •Wednesdays & Thursdays; 9 p.m. No cover. •The Pheasant Blue Collar Bar & Grill, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston 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 brew- ery offering tastings and food pairings. LOL Comedy Jam •Thursdays; 8 p.m. •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. No cover. Aug. 22: Aaron Yon- kosky, Dwight Slade; Aug. 29: Greg Beachler, Bill Scott Karaoke •Thursdays, 9 p.m. •The Pheasant Blue Collar Bar & Grill, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston First Thursday Wine Tasting •Thursday, Sept. 5, 5-7 p.m. •The Gathering Place at Bell- inger’s, 1823 S. Highway 395, Hermiston Free. Features live music and wine tasting from Watermill Winery. THEATER, STAGE, FILM & LECTURES Free Summer Movies for Kids! •Wednesday/ Thursday; 9:15 a.m. •Hermiston Stadium 8 Cinema, 355 W. Theater Lane www.facebook.com Free. Parents w/their children also free. Movies start as rooms fill; with last start time at 10 a.m. Sen- sory-friendly showing at 10:15 a.m. Aug. 21-22: “Monsters vs. Aliens” HOT TICKETS •Wheatstock Music Festival. (Reckless Kelly, headliner) Aug. 17, Quantum 9 Arena, Helix). Early bird tickets ($20) via www.wheat- stock.org •Round-Up Happy Canyon Kick-off Concert: (Trace Adkins) Sept. 9, Happy Canyon Arena. Tick- ets ($46 to $150) via www.pendle- tonroundup.com •Live from the Leslie: (Red Shahan w/Denver, Sept 13), (Federale w/Jenny Don’t & The Spurs, Sept 14) The Lodge, Pend- leton. Tickets ($12-$17) via www. brownpapertickets.com ——— Want to get your event listed in our calendar? Send information to community@eastoregonian.com, or c/o Tammy Malgesini, 333 E. Main Street, Hermiston, OR, 97838.