Weekend To-Dos for July 28

By Calvin Hall

The Gresham Outlook, Jul 28, 2010

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Super Diamond, a nationally acclaimed Neil Diamond tribute band, will play Gresham’s Party in the Plaza on Friday, July 30. Gates open at 5 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Plaza, 401 N.E. Second St., and the show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the gate and $12 tickets can be purchased in advance for children 12 and younger and adults 65 and older. Local country musician Kurt Van Meter will open the show. For more information, visit greshamartsplaza.org, or call the Center for the Arts Foundation office at 503-665-7800.

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Camp Collins Concert and Benefit – 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, 3680 S.E. Oxbow Parkway. Michael McGinnis, a past member of the New Christy Minstrel Singers, and friends will perform this benefit concert for the YMCA Camp Collins Kids to Camp Campaign. Proceeds help provide scholarships for kids to attend the camp. Tickets are $20 for adults in advance and $25 on the day of show, and $10 for children (ages 6 to 18) in advance and $15 day of show. Bring low chairs or blankets for sitting and a picnic supper. Call 503-663-5813 for information.

Music Mondays at the Center for the Arts Plaza – Noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays until Aug. 30, Center for the Arts Plaza, Northeast Third Street and Hood Avenue, Gresham. Music Mondays is a series of free musical performances. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a lunch or to stop by a downtown business for a to-go lunch. Visit greshamartsplaza.org or call 503-665-7800 for information.

• Oregon native John Bunzow started his professional career while attending the University of Oregon and has spent the past 20 years playing clubs throughout the Northwest. His fusion of rock roots and blues garnered him an extensive fan following, which has led to him being described as one of the finest roots writers-musicians on the current music scene. Aug. 2.

• Portland-based singer/songwriter Amy Bleu is a cabaret-influenced folk singer who uses the baritone ukulele and acoustic guitar to perform her sometimes autobiographical, sometimes fictional songs. Aug. 9.

Edgefield Live Music Series – McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 S.W. Halsey St., Troutdale. All shows are free for all ages unless noted otherwise. For more information, visit mcmenamins.com/edgefield or call 503-669-8610.

• Carley Baer and Elke Robitaille, 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 28. Half of the cello-and-clarinet intellectual-art-jazz ensemble Barons In Trees, Carley Baer has released her own EP highlighting music that has been recorded entirely on her computer.

• The Quick and Easy Boys, 6 p.m. Thursday, July 29. The Quick & Easy Boys’ second full-length album features the band’s high-gear funk, psychedelic rock and garage-soul, but... well... you really gotta see these guys live.

• The Old Yellers, 6 p.m. Friday, July 30. This Americana band plays its way through rock ‘n’ roll, alt country and folk music, mixing it up with a large repertoire of original songs and tried-and-true classics.

• Emily Herring, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 31. Whether she’s moaning the blues or belting out criticism of national politics and Music Row, one thing is certain: this country-blues guitarist and singer-songwriter will keep you listening. For ages 21 and older.

• Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash, Sunday, Aug. 1. Edgefield celebrates Jerry Garcia’s birthday with a lineup of bands including the Garcia Birthday Band, Freak Mountain Ramblers, the Transcendental Brass Band and Luke Winslow-King.

• My Three Travellers, 6 p.m. Monday, Aug 2.

• Irish Tuesdays: Hanz Araki, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3. Irish flute player Hanz Araki is the quintessential world musician. The Japanese-American musician has performed around the world with Irish music groups such as the Juno Award-winning Paperboys and “sexed up” fiddle duo The Bridies.

• Heartroot, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4.

McMenamins Concerts on the Lawn – McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 S.W. Halsey St., Troutdale. All shows are open to all ages unless noted otherwise. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the show begins at 6:30 p.m. Contact Ticketmaster for tickets.

• Rodrigo y Gabriela with guest Xavier Rudd, Saturday, Aug. 14.

• Crowded House, Thursday, Aug. 26.

• The Doobie Brothers with guest Lara Johnston, Friday, Aug. 27.

For more information about Edgefield, visit mcmenamins.com/edgefield or call 503-669-8610.

M&M Lounge Music – M&M Restaurant and Lounge, 137 N. Main Ave. All shows are free for ages 21 and older unless noted. For more information, visit myspace.com/mandmlounge or call 503-665-2626.

• Spinella’s Off the Wall, 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 28-29.

• Megan James, 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 30-31.

• Spinella’s Off the Wall, 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2.

• Spinella’s Off the Wall, 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 4-5.

Sandy Summer Sounds – Meinig Park amphitheater, Pioneer Boulevard and Meinig Avenue, Sandy. The city of Sandy hosts free summer concerts starting at 6:30 p.m. In case of rain, the concerts will move to the Sandy Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd. Visit cityofsandy.com or call 503-668-5533 for information and complete schedules.

• Bad Mitten Orchestra on Aug. 1. Lyrical folk cabaret.

• Kolvane on Aug. 4. Rockin’, foot-stomping blues.

Riverview Restaurant – The Riverview Restaurant, 29311 S.E. Stark St., Troutdale. The restaurant features live music nightly from musicians who play a style of light jazz with subtle modern and classical influences. For more information, call 503-661-3663 or visit yoshidariverview.com. Closed on holidays.

• Tommy Rodriguez, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Saturdays.

• Craig Bidondo, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

• Tim Gilson and Craig Bidondo, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays.

Live Music at Shirley’s Tippy Canoe – Shirley’s Tippy Canoe, 28242 E. Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale. Located on the banks of the Sandy River, Shirley’s Tippy Canoe features live music weeknights. For more information, call 503-492-2220 or visit shirleysfood.com.

• Ollie McClay and Friends, 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Blues and jazz music.

• John Bunzow Band, 3 to 8 p.m. Sundays. Roots rock and blues.

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