8A • October 6, 2017 | Cannon Beach Gazette | cannonbeachgazette.com Jessica Wicker, part of ‘Stackstock’s security team, watches Cardioid play on stage from near the VIP section. Big-city talent at inaugural music festival ’STACKSTOCK SOUNDS OFF By Erick Bengel EO Media Group Facing a rapt audience at his feet and a bright crescent moon over the Pacifi c, Colin Meloy, the frontman of The Decemberists, took the stage at the fi rst-ever ’Stackstock Mu- sic Fest , offering up a solo set tailored to the coast. At the Sept. 23 show, held at Martin North’s Haystack Gardens in Cannon Beach, the songwriter of the Portland in- die folk-rock band performed classics such as “Oceanside” and “Down By The Water,” plus songs from an upcoming album. And, since this was Meloy — a musician who knows what he is known for — his bitter- sweet ballads, though playing to the coastal experience, “also pours water on that, sort of like a miserable coastal experi- ence,” he said. “But that’s sort of what you get when you invite me to play your festival on the idyllic coast of Oregon,” he reminded the crowd. Meloy — the kind of high-level big-city talent the North Coast rarely books — closed out an eight-hour concert featuring prominent ERICK BENGEL/EO MEDIA GROUP Colin Meloy, frontman of Th e Decemberists, plays solo at the fi rst ‘Stackstock Music Fest. Portland bands: Wonderly, the Edna Vazquez Acoustic Trio, Cardioid, the OK Chorale PDX, Ages and Ages and Pure Bathing Culture. Organized by Ryan Snyder, president of Martin North hos- pitality company, ’Stackstock drew roughly 600 people total — some locals, many Portland- ers — who fl owed in an out of the outdoor venue throughout the day, Snyder estimated. Attendees consumed food and drinks — some in VIP quarters — brought lawn chairs and reveled in a music event they described as “relaxed,” “intimate,” “breezy and amica- ble.” There was space enough on the synthetic lawn to dance, mingle and share an aesthetic experience with plenty of el- bow room. A new energy Some band members joined the audience after their sets . Hanging out with her fa- ther and step mother, Adrien Young, who plays bass in Car- dioid, said the band agreed to perform at ’Stackstock “be- cause the lineup was already so good.” Ages and Ages’ Sarah Rid- dle, a vocalist who also plays percussion and keyboard, was Coast Happenings Calendar Friday, Oct. 6 Artist Reception 3 p.m., Hoff man Center, 594 La- neda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368- 3846, www.hoff manblog.org. Lara Blair is the featured artist in the October exhibit “Earth. Water. Sky” showing her work in encaustic. Art Reception 6 p.m., Cannon Beach His- tory Center, 1387 Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-9301, www.cbhistory.org. Th e fall ex- hibit features the work of Scott Johnson and Debra Carnes with a memorial to Steve McLeod, refreshments and live music. Thistle & Rose 6 p.m., Seasons Café, 255 Hem- lock St., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-1159. Th istle and Rose play folk, Americana and bluegrass music from the 70s and 80s, and original tunes. Wes Wahrmund 6 p.m., Th e Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 2661. Wes Wahrmund’s classical guitar skills amaze with light jazz and original tunes. Maggie & the Kats 6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, www.cafesweet- basils.com, no cover, 21+. Mag- gie & the Kats play world-class blues music, Creole, jazz, funk, rhythm-n-blues and soul. RJ Marx Quartet 7 p.m., WineKraft , 80 10th St., Astoria, 503-468-0206, www. winekraft pnw.com, no cov- er, 21+. Saxophonist RJ Marx leads the quartet in a repertoire of jazz music with John Orr (guitar), Joe Church (bass) and Dave Gager (drums). Texas Hold’em 7 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973, 21+. Cannon Beach American Legion off ers a Friday night Texas Hold’em poker tournament, doors open at 3 p.m. “Blithe Spirit” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Th eatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coasterthe- atre.com, $20 to $25, rated PG. Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit” is a supernatural comedy to die for. Saturday, Oct. 7 Weaving Class “Mount St. Helens: A Volcanic Journey through 40 Years of Change” will be featured. Oyster Feed 5 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973, $20. Th e Amer- ican Legion off ers an Oyster Feed and Fish dinner on the fi rst Saturday of the month, sides and salad bar available. Saturday Art Walk 5 p.m., enjoy original artwork, live music and refreshments during Seaside’s monthly First Saturday Art Walk, includes art- ists receptions and demonstra- tions; look for art walk signs at participating merchants. Exhibit Reception 6 p.m., Cannon Beach Gallery, 1064 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-0744. A re- ception for a new exhibit fea- tures basket works by Donna Sakamoto Crispin and Debra Carnes. A special moment After the show, Snyder said he “could not be any Adams & Costello 7:30 p.m., Seaside Brewing Co., 851 Broadway, Seaside, 503- 738-7065. Julie Adams and Michael Costello play a viscer- al blend of original music and soulful covers. Monday, Oct. 9 Burgers & Jam 6:30 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973. Th e Le- gion off ers burgers and music on Monday nights. Tuesday, Oct. 10 Intro to Excel 8:30 a.m., CCC Seaside Cam- pus, 1455 Roosevelt, Seaside, 503-338-2402, $20. Students with a basic foundation of Excel will continue to learn skills used in a work environment; regis- tration required. Friday, Oct. 13 Thistle & Rose 6 p.m., Seasons Café, 255 Hem- lock St., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-1159. Wes Wahrmund 6 p.m., Th e Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 2661. Maggie & the Kats 6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, no cover, 21+. Texas Hold’em 7 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973, 21+. “Blithe Spirit” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Th eatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $20 to $25, rated PG. Art of Aging ble performs an eclectic reper- toire of chamber, tango, klezmer, Latin and Roma music on violin, cello, accordion, percussions and bass. “Blithe Spirit” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Th eatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $20 to $25, rated PG. 9 a.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, $4 to $8. Proceeds help support local veterans, families, commu- nity organizations and the high school scholarship fund; open to the public. 3 p.m., Coaster Th eatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $20 to $25, rated PG. Trashion Show City Council Watercolor Class 7 p.m., NCRD Th eater, 36155 9th St., Nehalem, 503-368- 7764, $30 to $35. Get ready for CARTM’s annual trashy little fashion show fundraiser, featur- ing original and recycled cos- tumes, followed by an upcycled party with live music. 5:30 p.m., Cannon Beach City Hall, 163 Gower St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1581, www. ci.cannon-beach.or.us. Th is is a work session. Monday, Oct. 16 Thistle & Rose Book Reading “Blithe Spirit” 5 p.m., Th e Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 2661. Th istle and Rose perform original tunes, folk and Ameri- cana from the 70s and 80s. 3 p.m., Tolovana Hall, 3779 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, www.tolovanaartscolony.org. Th is is a free public reading and reception for the 48th edition of Rain magazine. 7:30 p.m., Coaster Th eatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-1242, $20 to $25, rated PG. Sunday, Oct. 8 Writing Lab 10 a.m., Hoff man Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503- 368-3846, northcoastsquid@ gmail.com, $10. Writers who want to submit work for the 2018 North Coast Squid are invited to attend a workshop to get feedback from fellow writers and to better polish submis- sions, sign up requested. NAMI Meeting 2 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503- 738-6165, www.nami.org. Th e National Alliance on Mental Ill- ness welcomes individuals and caregivers of anyone who suff ers from mental illness. Wednesday, Oct. 11 Thursday, Oct. 12 LNWC Speaker Series Benefi t Dinner 7:20 p.m., Pine Grove Commu- nity Center, 225 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Join Katie Voelke of North Coast Land Conser- vancy for a presentation on ongoing efforts to conserve the wild. 4:30 p.m., Cannon Beach Con- ference Center, 289 Spruce St., Cannon Beach, $15. Th e com- munity is invited to the 70th an- nual volunteer fi refi ghters bene- fi t dinner where proceeds go to Cannon Beach Volunteer Fire Department. Floating Glass Balls Wes Wahrmund 8 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 Hem- lock St., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-2202, www.billstavernand- brewhouse.com, no cover. Th e Floating Glass Balls plays blue- grass, Caribbean, folk, swing, contemporary and country mu- sic. 6 p.m., Th e Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 2661. 3 Leg Torso 7:30 p.m., NCRD Performing Arts Center, 36155 9th St., Ne- halem, 971-308-0309, www. ncrd.org, $18 to $23. Th e ensem- 2 p.m., celebrate creative art forms during the monthly Gear- hart ArtWalk at businesses and galleries in Gearhart; look for “Welcome to the Shore” fl ags at participating merchants. We have a fabulous patio where you can enjoy the weather and your meal. “TO-GO” Orders Welcome 156 N. Hemlock • Cannon Beach 503.436.9551 Owned and Operated by the Cleary Family 6 p.m., Sunset Pool, 1140 Broad- way, Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com, $2 to $3. Bring your pooch for a fi nal swim in the pool before the year- ly maintenance cleaning; must be current on shots. Evensong 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503- 738-6742, www.seasidelibrary. org. Christopher Sandford, au- thor of “Union Jack” will be featured, followed by book sales and signings. Floating Glass Balls 8 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 Hem- lock St., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-2202, no cover. Friday, Oct. 20 Thistle & Rose Burgers & Jam 6:30 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973. 6 p.m., Seasons Café, 255 Hem- lock St., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-1159. Wes Wahrmund 6 p.m., Th e Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 2661. Tuesday, Oct. 17 Paint Party 6:30 p.m., Crabby Oyster, 150 Broadway, Seaside, www.proof- inpainting.com, $35. Create an original piece of art in a relaxed setting with food and drink, all levels welcome, art instruction provided. Wednesday, Oct. 18 Garden Club Maggie & the Kats 6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, no cover, 21+. Texas Hold’em 7 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973, 21+. Noon, Tolovana Hall, 3779 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, www.tolovanaartscolony.org. Attendees should bring lunch, coff ee, tea and dessert provided; annual dues are $5, new mem- bers welcome. “Blithe Spirit” Thistle & Rose 7:30 p.m., Hoff man Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503- 368-3846, www.hoff manblog. org, $5. Wandering Reel is a trav- eling short fi lm festival featuring “Th e Tables,” “Big City,” “Into the Blue,” “Anna” and “Zela Trovke;” followed by a Q&A discussion with Michael Harrington. 5 p.m., Th e Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 2661. Bunco! 6:30 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach. Th e Cannon Beach Women’s Auxilia- 7:30 p.m., Coaster Th eatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $20 to $25, rated PG. Film Festival Cannon Beach’s Best Selection of Oregon and Washington Wine! Experience Family Dining in a Relaxed & Friendly Environment Serving Seafood, Pizza, Sandwiches, Espressos, Beer, Wine, Ice Cream and our Homemade Desserts 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, www.cannon- beachlibrary.org. Th is month’s selection is “Let Th ere Be Water” by Seth Siegel. Author Reading “Blithe Spirit” 6 p.m., Th e Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 2661. Wes Wahrmund’s classical guitar skills amaze with light jazz and original tunes. 11 a.m., Cannon Beach History Center, 1387 Spruce St., Can- non Beach, 503-436-4426, www. cannonbeacharts.org. Learn dif- ferent formulations using water- colors with Drenda Duff ; register online. Cannon Beach Reads Doggie Swim Legion Breakfast 6 p.m., Cannon Beach Commu- nity Church, 132 Washington St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1222. Evensong features performers Jennifer Goodenberger and Wes Wahrmund, meditative songs and quiet refl ection. Fall Festival ry off ers monthly Bunco games every third Wednesday. Thursday, Oct. 19 Sunday, Oct. 15 9 a.m., United Methodist Church, 241 Holladay Drive, Seaside. Bring family and friends to a pre-Halloween fall festival and craft fair serving hot chili and cornbread. Wes Wahrmund more elated about today.” But he doesn’t yet know if there will be a ’Stackstock II. “Do I do it again? Maybe, maybe not. I’m not sure,” he said. He has tried not to think beyond the inaugural show “because this moment is so special to me.” The music festival is part of an ongoing transformation of Martin North — formerly Martin Hospitality — which opened Public Coast Brewing Co. last year and, last month, threw the Hayday! craft brew fest at Haystack Gardens. Snyder said he’s had many sleepless nights in recent weeks. “It’s been very intense because of my desire not to disappoint,” he said. Snyder, who once co-founded an independent record label, said he can’t name anyone more fortunate than himself these days; he’s been able to concentrate on his passions: food, beverages, hospitality — and now music. The company’s goal, he said, is to create experiences that will make people want to return to town, that will make them tell their friends: “You’re not going to believe what we just did in Cannon Beach.” YOUR GUIDE TO MUSIC, ART, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL EVENTS ON THE NORTH COAST Saturday, Oct. 14 Gearhart ArtWalk 2 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, www. cannonbeachlibrary.org, free. Christine Colasurdo, author of Portland Radio Project who has interviewed Cardioid’s lead singer, Lizzy Ellison, came to support her. Sean Edgar, a Portland journalist, came to cover it for Paste Magazine. “Portland’s been through a lot recently, I think, with the fi res,” he said, “and I think having this nice little seaside gathering with a bunch of Port- land bands took some of the pressure off.” Though Meloy has been featured on the cover of Paste, Edgar had never seen him play live. The idea of seeing the man who composed “The Mar- iner’s Revenge Song” perform in a maritime setting was “too much for me not to do.” Mark Evans, of 94.9 The Bridge morning show, said he and his wife, Mickie, came to see Ages and Ages — a band the Seaside-based station plays often — as well as Meloy. Not ing that “it’s great to have the indie acts perform here locally,” he added: “It’s just a start; it’s the very fi rst one, so I think there’s more to come after this.” 3 p.m., Hoff man Center, 594 La- neda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368- 3846, www.hoff manblog.org, $5. Tela Skinner will present a program on “Priorities: Getting Clearer About What You Want for the Rest of Your Life” at the next Art of Aging/Art of Dying series. 11 a.m., Cannon Beach History Center, 1387 Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-4426, www. cannonbeacharts.org. Learn how to weave baskets using sea grass with Donna Crispin; reg- ister online. NW Author Series there — on her birthday — with her favorite people: her boyfriend, stepmother and bandmates. Riddle said the ’Stackstock organizers “made a smart move keeping it small the fi rst time around. Intimate is always good for your fi rst run.” Jim Kingwell, co-owner of Icefi re Glassworks across the street from Haystack Gardens, said, “I’m loving this. It’s a kind of energy we haven’t felt here.” Calling the festival “low- key posh,” Kingwell said ’Stackstock “doesn’t have the affectations of more sophisti- cated venues,” he said. “You can be comfortable and abso- lutely yourself in this scale of an event.” Next to Kingwell sat Marty Giguiere, co-owner of Cannon Beach’s RE/MAX Coastal Ad- vantage, who likened ’Stack- stock to a small-scale rendition of Jacksonville’s Britt Festival. “The energy that the Britt Fest creates — this is Cannon Beach’s version of it, nailed,” Giguiere said. 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