CFS Calendar

Corvallis Folklore Society
Calendar

Corvallis Folk Events

CFS sponsored events listed in bold face font

March 13 (Thu) — Jeanna Summer Smith, Americana Rhythm & Blues: 8:00 pm solo, 9:30 pm with full band. 'Jenna's powerful vocal range and captivating musical style rock the house with her own crowd-rousing sing-alongs, brazen "Janice-Joplin-style" blues and sweet tunes reminiscent of Joni Mitchell.' Fireworks Restaurant & Bar For dinner reservations call (541)754-6958.
March 14 — Best Cellar Coffeehouse: 7:30 — James Wilson:
Celtic influenced tunes on a variety of instruments
8:30 — Yvonne McMillan and the OSU Jazz All-stars
Swing and jazz from the 30's, 40's, and 50's
March 14 (Fri) — Three Fingered Jack at Winestyles #237: 7:30 - 9:30 pm: "Contra-dances and Irish pub sessions meet, mingle, and find a new home in the rich interplay of this emerging local band. Shari Ame's fine fiddling, Bruce Marbin's subtle and varied guitar and bouzouki, and Beth Brown's soulful and driving cello make this trio something not to be missed."
March 14 (Fri) — Blues Guitar and Vocals with Adam Scramstad: "Adam Scramstad is a strong fingerstyle Blues performer with intricate and exciting guitar skills. He recently finished recording his solo album entitled "No Sun Around Blues", produced by Blues guitar legend Terry Robb." Fireworks Restaurant & Bar For dinner reservations call (541)754-6958.
Contact Ocean for information on studying with Adam.
March 15 (Sat) — Contra Dance: 7:30pm instruction, 8pm dance, $5 CFS/EFS/students, $6 public.
FCC Gatton Hall, 4515 SW West Hills Rd.
Joyride with Sandy Strand
March 15 (Sat) — Three Fingered Jack at Block 15 Restaurant & Brewery: 8:00 - 11:00 pm: "Contra-dances and Irish pub sessions meet, mingle, and find a new home in the rich interplay of this emerging local band. Shari Ame's fine fiddling, Bruce Marbin's subtle and varied guitar and bouzouki, and Beth Brown's soulful and driving cello make this trio something not to be missed."
March 17 (Mon) — St. Patrick's Day with Three Fingered Jack: 6:00 - 9:00 pm: "Contra-dances and Irish pub sessions meet, mingle, and find a new home in the rich interplay of this emerging local band. Shari Ame's fine fiddling, Bruce Marbin's subtle and varied guitar and bouzouki, and Beth Brown's soulful and driving cello make this trio something not to be missed." Fireworks Restaurant & Bar For dinner reservations call (541)754-6958.
March 21 (Fri) — Blues Guitar and Vocals with Al Rivers: "Aw yeah, this is blues the way we like it. Rain fall. Tree shakin'. Likin' yo' peaches. Truck broke. Good gal gone. Al Rivers walks the same old rode, but utterly without pretension or artifice. He has a great, scraping voice and a nimble, dirty way with the guitar." - Victory Music Review, Tacoma, WA 2006. Fireworks Restaurant & Bar For dinner reservations call (541)754-6958.
March 22 (Sat) — Coin of the Realm CD Release party: "with Traditional Fiddle Champion Zach Konowalchuk.
Coin of the Realm plays lively & lovely international music on violin, guitar, bass, and percussion. Their music is unique, bringing together elements of old world cultures in a dynamic sound that caters to audiences of all ages. Whether your taste is for Eastern European gypsy melodies, Greek ballads, or Celtic airs, there is sure to be something here that will please you." Fireworks Restaurant & Bar For dinner reservations call (541)754-6958.
March 28 (Fri) — Jesse Meade, Acoustic Rhythm & Blues: "Jesse Meade is a singer-songwriter now living in Eugene, Oregon. He accompanies himself with his own finger-style, acoustic guitar playing while performing both original material and an array of cover songs. His influences include musicians like: Ray Charles, Hank Williams, Elizabeth Cotten, John Hurt, Sam Cooke, Patsy Cline, Fats Domino, and Aretha Franklin." Fireworks Restaurant & Bar For dinner reservations call (541)754-6958.
April 1 (Tue) — Song Circle: 6:30 to 9:30 pm, in Dick and Diane's Home, 753-8307
April 3 (Thu) — Contra Dance: 7:30pm instruction, 8pm dance, $5 CFS/EFS/students, $6 public.
FCC Gatton Hall, 4515 SW West Hills Rd.
Lift Ticket with Woody Lane
NOTE: No Saturday dance this week!
April 3 (Thu) — Open Mike (1st & 3rd Thursdays): Cassandra Robertson, Host. Performers are almost all acoustic, folk, blues, jazz, some poetry, spoken word. Fireworks Restaurant & Bar For dinner reservations call (541)754-6958.
April 4 (Fri) — Arlo Guthrie: 8:00 pm, Corvallis High School Theater "A Hope Chest Production" (Mike Meyers)
April 4 (Fri) — Thomas Kramer Blues Guitar & Vocals: "Thomas Kramer has been described as playing smooth folk and blues guitar with hints of country twang, heavily influenced by the likes of Eric Clapton, Johnny Cash's American albums, and Creedence Clearwater Revival. This is complimented by a contemporary vocal style flooded with imagery intensive lyrics." Fireworks Restaurant & Bar For dinner reservations call (541)754-6958.
April 5 (Sat) — Three Fingered Jack: "Contra-dances and Irish pub sessions meet, mingle, and find a new home in the rich interplay of this emerging local band. Shari Ame's fine fiddling, Bruce Marbin's subtle and varied guitar and bouzouki, and Beth Brown's soulful and driving cello make this trio something not to be missed." Fireworks Restaurant & Bar For dinner reservations call (541)754-6958.
April 5 (Sat) — Jeanna Summer Smith, with Melanie Ried: Americana Rhythm & Blues: 8:00 pm solo, 9:30 pm with full band. 'Jenna's powerful vocal range and captivating musical style rock the house with her own crowd-rousing sing-alongs, brazen "Janice-Joplin-style" blues and sweet tunes reminiscent of Joni Mitchell.' 'Corvallis native Melanie's sweet and soulful voice expresses her unique musical style, woven from a wide variety of influences, experiences and travels.' Fireworks Restaurant & Bar For dinner reservations call (541)754-6958.
April 11 (Fri) — Blues Guitar and Vocals with Adam Scramstad: "Adam Scramstad is a strong fingerstyle Blues performer with intricate and exciting guitar skills. He recently finished recording his solo album entitled "No Sun Around Blues", produced by Blues guitar legend Terry Robb." Fireworks Restaurant & Bar For dinner reservations call (541)754-6958.
Contact Ocean for information on studying with Adam.
April 17 (Thu) — Local Folk Open Mike: 7:00 pm, On the Corvallis Arts Center.Stage. Sign up for sets of up to three songs for up to 15 minutes. Opening and closing sets performed by Lorraine Anderson. Suggested donation of $3.
April 18 (Fri) — Blues Guitar and Vocals with Al Rivers: "Aw yeah, this is blues the way we like it. Rain fall. Tree shakin'. Likin' yo' peaches. Truck broke. Good gal gone. Al Rivers walks the same old rode, but utterly without pretension or artifice. He has a great, scraping voice and a nimble, dirty way with the guitar." - Victory Music Review, Tacoma, WA 2006. Fireworks Restaurant & Bar For dinner reservations call (541)754-6958.
April 19 (Sat) — Contra Dance: 7:30pm instruction, 8pm dance, $5 CFS/EFS/students, $6 public.
FCC Gatton Hall, 4515 SW West Hills Rd.
The Nettles with Rich Goss
April 19 (Sat) — Wild Hog in the Woods: 'Old-time, swing, sleaze-jazz, ragtime, blues and tin-pan alley tunes played with honest verve and gusto. The sheer fun that these guys have playing the tunes that they love is infectious. Their motto, "Nobody leaves without a grin" keeps people coming back for more. They play an armada of fine instruments with fresh abandonment true to their music.' Fireworks Restaurant & Bar For dinner reservations call (541)754-6958.
April 25 (Fri) — Best Cellar Coffeehouse: 7:30 — Sharon Thormahlen
Beautiful originals on harp
8:30 — Cooper Hollow
Old time, country string band. Foot stompin' fiddle and great vocals
April 25 (Fri) — Jesse Meade, Acoustic Rhythm & Blues: "Jesse Meade is a singer-songwriter now living in Eugene, Oregon. He accompanies himself with his own finger-style, acoustic guitar playing while performing both original material and an array of cover songs. His influences include musicians like: Ray Charles, Hank Williams, Elizabeth Cotten, John Hurt, Sam Cooke, Patsy Cline, Fats Domino, and Aretha Franklin." Fireworks Restaurant & Bar For dinner reservations call (541)754-6958.
May 2 (Fri) — Thomas Kramer Blues Guitar & Vocals: "Thomas Kramer has been described as playing smooth folk and blues guitar with hints of country twang, heavily influenced by the likes of Eric Clapton, Johnny Cash's American albums, and Creedence Clearwater Revival. This is complimented by a contemporary vocal style flooded with imagery intensive lyrics." Fireworks Restaurant & Bar For dinner reservations call (541)754-6958.
May 3 (Sat) — Contra Dance: 7:30pm instruction, 8pm dance, $5 CFS/EFS/students, $6 public.
FCC Gatton Hall, 4515 SW West Hills Rd.
The Water Tower String Band with Drew Tronvig
May 3 (Sat) — Marci Curtis Band: Singer/songwriter/vocalist, Salem resident, Pendleton native, sings mostly blues/jazz/folk. Fireworks Restaurant & Bar For dinner reservations call (541)754-6958.
May 6 (Tue) — Song Circle: 6:30 to 9:30 pm, in Dick and Diane's Home, 753-8307
May 9 (Fri) — Blues Guitar and Vocals with Adam Scramstad: "Adam Scramstad is a strong fingerstyle Blues performer with intricate and exciting guitar skills. He recently finished recording his solo album entitled "No Sun Around Blues", produced by Blues guitar legend Terry Robb." Fireworks Restaurant & Bar For dinner reservations call (541)754-6958.
Contact Ocean for information on studying with Adam.
May 16 (Fri) — Blues Guitar and Vocals with Al Rivers: "Aw yeah, this is blues the way we like it. Rain fall. Tree shakin'. Likin' yo' peaches. Truck broke. Good gal gone. Al Rivers walks the same old rode, but utterly without pretension or artifice. He has a great, scraping voice and a nimble, dirty way with the guitar." - Victory Music Review, Tacoma, WA 2006. Fireworks Restaurant & Bar For dinner reservations call (541)754-6958.
May 16 (Fri) — Greg Brown: 8:00 pm, Corvallis High School Theater. Tickets $27 at the door or $24.50 in advance at Gracewinds Music or http://www.corvallistheaters.com/. "A Hope Chest Production" (Mike Meyers)
May 17 (Sat) — Contra Dance: 7:30pm instruction, 8pm dance, $5 CFS/EFS/students, $6 public.
FCC Gatton Hall, 4515 SW West Hills Rd.
Betsy Branch, David Kaynor, Sue Songer, Fred Nussbaum with William Watson
May 17 (Sat) — Celtic Fusion with The Nettles: 'Laura and Kevin have developed a "folkadelic" style of traditional music playing that is unique among traditional musicians. The Nettles will be joined this evening by award-winning Indian tabla player Ankush Vimawala.' Fireworks Restaurant & Bar For dinner reservations call (541)754-6958.
May 23 (Fri) — Best Cellar Coffeehouse: 7:30 — Tom and Ellen Demarest
Great vocals and guitar. Tom played the very first night of The Best Cellar, 35 years ago.
8:30 — Special guests and past performers
to help celebrate The Cellar's 35th anniversary.
May 23 (Fri) — Jesse Meade, Acoustic Rhythm & Blues: "Jesse Meade is a singer-songwriter now living in Eugene, Oregon. He accompanies himself with his own finger-style, acoustic guitar playing while performing both original material and an array of cover songs. His influences include musicians like: Ray Charles, Hank Williams, Elizabeth Cotten, John Hurt, Sam Cooke, Patsy Cline, Fats Domino, and Aretha Franklin." Fireworks Restaurant & Bar For dinner reservations call (541)754-6958.
June 3 (Tue) — Song Circle: 6:30 to 9:30 pm, in Dick and Diane's Home, 753-8307
June 7 (Sat) — Contra Dance: 7:30pm instruction, 8pm dance, $5 CFS/EFS/students, $6 public.
FCC Gatton Hall, 4515 SW West Hills Rd.
Wild Hair with Erik Weberg
June 19 (Thu) — Local Folk Open Mike: 7:00 pm, On the Corvallis Arts Center.Stage. Sign up for sets of up to three songs for up to 15 minutes. Opening and closing sets performed by Bruce Marbin. Suggested donation of $3.
June 21 (Sat) — Contra Dance: 7:30pm instruction, 8pm dance, $5 CFS/EFS/students, $6 public.
FCC Gatton Hall, 4515 SW West Hills Rd.
Full Moon with Cindy Rakowski

Out of Town Events

Every Thursday — English Country Dance Classes (McMinnville): 7:00 - 8:30pm, McMinnville Grand Ballroom Taught by Miss Laura Plett, 971-237-6147. $3 per person, per night or monthly at $10/person, $15/couple and $20/family.
2nd & 4th Saturdays (Sept - June) — Eugene Folklore Society Contra Dance: (7:30pm lesson, 8pm dance) NEW LOCATION: César Chavez Elementary School, 1510 W 14th Ave. FMI: 541-302-2628 Admission $7 general public, $6 EFS/CFS members, $1 off if you show up by 7:30, $1 off for students (must show ID).
March 14 (Fri) — Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán (Eugene): 7:30 pm, "The world's foremost Mariachi band, founded in 1898", Silva Concert Hall, Hult Center. The Shedd Institute Advance tickets $16-60, discounts available.
March 19 (Wed) — Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas (Hood River): 7:30 pm, Internationally known Celtic fiddler with hot young cellist Oak Street Hotel $20 advance, $24 at the door. Register in advance via email
Each will lead a workshop 2:30 to 4:30 pm, $25 advance, $30 door.
March 20 (Thu) — Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas (Eugene): 7:30 pm, Internationally known Celtic fiddler with hot young cellist, Jacqua Concert Hall, The Shedd Institute Advance tickets $22-30, discounts available.
March 29 (Sat) — Contra Dance (Newport): 7:30pm instruction, 8pm dance, $5 CFS/EFS/students, $6 public.
Newport HS West Gym,
Calico with Sue Baker
April 11 (Fri) — Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill (Eugene): 7:30 pm, "Irish fiddle virtuoso Martin Hayes and American guitarist Dennis Cahill", Jacqua Concert Hall, The Shedd Institute Advance tickets $22-30, discounts available.
April 15 (Tue) — The Waifs (Eugene): 7:30 pm, "Australian folk rock phenomenon" Jacqua Concert Hall, The Shedd Institute Advance tickets $20-29, discounts available.
May 2-4, 2008 — Columbia Gorge Fiddle Contest: "THIS EVENT IS FILLED WITH MUSIC FOR ALL AGES. Come enjoy a Friday evening concert or on Saturday and Sunday listen to some of the nation's best contest fiddlers as well as fresh new talent and acoustic pickers to impromptu jams. For those who like to play together, or jam, there are plenty of places to gather a group large or small." FMI: info@columbiagorgefiddlecontest.com
May 9 (Fri) — Salem Hayloft Concert: George Penk, Clyde Curley, Sue Songer (Contra dance tunes)
Kate Power, Steve Einhorn (folk)
June 13 (Fri) — Salem Hayloft Concert: Kitchen Band (Penk, Nussbaum, Branch, Silverstein) (celtic)
Betsy Branch and Mark Douglass (fiddle/keyboard)
July 11 (Fri) — Salem Hayloft Concert: Jim Bolland (guitar, banjo vocals)
The Creighton Lindsay Band (blues)
August 8 (Fri) — Salem Hayloft Concert: Larry Bills and friends (if he can find any) (accordion, etc.)
Dan Wetzel, Kristen Grainger (guitar, vocals)
Sept 12 (Fri) — Salem Hayloft Concert: "Luck Penny" (Brad Johnson, Kara Quello, Tim Crosby) (celtic/folk)
David Plaehn, Jeff Hino (blues harmonica/guitar)

Multi-day Retreats, Camps, and Events, WITH ADVANCE REGISTRATION

Singtime Frolics: March 28-30 (Fri-Sun), Portland Folk Music Society annual retreat weekend at Camp Adams (near Molalla, a half-hour south of Portland). The schedule includes: A large song circle Friday evening, Workshops all day Saturday, and Sunday morning, A concert Saturday evening, a final inspirational sing Sunday noon, and Singing and jamming in between and all around and late into the night! This year's Guest Artist will be Mark Bosnian a signing coach with wide experience. Special guest: Joe Hickerson. Registration: $75-$110 (adults), $45-$80 (Children) includes meals (Saturday breakfast through Sunday breakfast) and bunks in cabins.
Cascade Contras: April 4-6, 2008, SKY Camp (45 minutes SE of Eugene, Oregon)
Contra dancing, music and dance workshops. Housing and meals (by Annie Johnston) included (Friday late snack through Sunday lunch). Music by Lift Ticket: Rex Blazer, Seth Houston and Russell Shumsky AND Cammy Kaynor, Laurie Andres and Frederick Park. Callers: Frederick Park and Woody Lane. Postmarked by Jan 15th: $165 per adult, $160 EFS members, $75 per hild age 2-12. Postmarked after Jan 15th: $5 more for adults, $85 for child age 2-12. Lottery for all registrations received by January 15th. Info: 541-302-2628 or 541-345-3270. or mail the Dance Camp Coordinator
Portland Rain Dance: May 2-4, 2008, Norse Hall, Portland, Oregon
Contra dancing, music and dance workshops. Register in advance, possible lottery if full. Maintains a waiting list. Featuring The Hotpoint String Band, The McKassons, Susan Kevra, and Marlin Prowll. See web site for more details.
Camp Westwind: May 2-4, 2008 (Fri-Sun). Salem Folklore Community's 22nd annual Weekend of Music and Dance at Camp Westwind. "Beautiful setting on the beach, a few miles north of Lincoln City. Family friendly. First-come-first serve, lottery if necessary ($105 for adults, $75 for ages 13-17, $60 ages 3-12). DO NOT MAIL APPLICATIONS BEFORE 23 February. Maintains waiting list. For more info, contact Alan Kanaskie (akanaskie@odf.state.or.us, 503-945-7397 day; 503-763-8901 eve). Or simply open the large PDF of the Westwind flier and registration form.
Columbia Gorge Fiddle Contest: May 2-4, 2008 See above (out of town events) or follow link for details.
American Banjo Camp: Sept. 5-7, 2008 (Labor Day weekend) Fort Flagler, Washington
Workshops, jamming, concerts, and demonsrations. Housing and meals included (Friday dinner through Sunday lunch). Register in advance ($395), first-come, first served. Maintains a waiting list. See web site for more details.
Silver Falls Musical Gathering: Oct 3-5, 2008, Silver Falls State Park
Meeting new and old friends, singing and song circles, playing music / jamming, dancing, drumming, informal gatherings and concerts organized by the participants, laughter, beautiful trees and water falls, great food — meals are a Friday night meal, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner and a Sunday brunch. A playful celebration of friends and family, keeping alive our world folk traditions of music and dance and creating new traditions to pass on!
Corvallis Contra Weekend: Feb 13-15, 2009, locations within Corvallis
Contra dancing, music and dance workshops. Home stays available for out-of-town registrants. Register in advance (about $65), possible lottery if full. Maintains a waiting list. See web site for more details. This is a CFS event.

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Until we find a new calendar person, send info to Dick Thies 753-8307

Use the same contact if you are interested in doing this once-a-month preparation of the calendar page for the newsletter.

Deadline is 5 pm on the Sunday before the 2nd Wednesday of the month.