Ron is truly an East County legend. For over 30 years his amazing talent as a one-man band, singing while playing both the guitar and drums, has been delighting audiences at local events and establishments. He has performed at Rockin Round the Block as well as various car shows in Gresham and has been a fixture at Lydia’s on Sunday nights. He brings tons of oldies and Rock n Roll favorites to the stage. Ron sings hits from BB King, Kool and the Gang, and Roy Orbison, to name just a few. Expect to hear songs from the 50s & 60s to the 90s, in a vast mixture of Surf Rock, Standard Rock ‘n Roll, Blues, R&B and Rockabilly. It will be a special treat to have him take the stage and cut loose for us. So come and do some shopping, eating, and enjoy the show. 

  Greg Parke has delighted audiences with his music and spontaneous humor for most of his life. As soon as he was able to walk, he would make his way over to the large console radio in his parents living room, put his ear up to the speaker, and sing along with the popular tunes of the day. At age 7, he built his first guitar out of an old cigar box and some fishing line, and by age 9 he went “pro”. (His first show earned him $5.00, which he used to buy a microphone!)

 Music and performing have continued to be a major focus in his life ever since. Whether he is doing a rendition of a song made popular by another artist, or performing one of his originals, his laid back, relaxed performance style really draws the audience in, and leaves the listener feeling as if the song was performed just for them. It doesn’t matter if he is performing in a small, intimate venue, or in a large concert situation in front of a thousand or more, you get the feeling that he really loves to perform.

  His musical past has covered many styles, all of which are evident in his songwriting and performing. Currently most of his performances are done on acoustic and electric MIDI guitars, allowing Greg to get guitar, bass and keyboard sounds from one instrument. He also uses a “looper”, allowing him to layer sounds, with the end result being a very full sound that is often mistaken for a full band. This is all done in real time, with no pre-recorded backing tracks.

  Greg’s musical style has been described as a fusion of modern folk, rock, country and adult alternative, and this is a fairly accurate description. One song might be an original haunting ballad about an old sailor at sea, followed by a well known rock and roll hit, and then move on to Faded Old Flag, a song he wrote as a “thank you” to our soldiers serving all over the world.

  Greg provides a wide range of music, ranging from 50’s and classic rock, to current pop, rock and crossover country, as well as originals. Greg also does a special tribute to Canadian singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. Hear such classics such as Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, If You Could Read My Mind, Song The Minstrel  Sang, Sundown , Affair on 8th Avenue, and many others. This tribute is especially suited for corporate events, wine tastings, performance centers, or any other type of concert or listening situation. Each performance can be altered to include Gordon Lightfoot songs only, or also include originals and other songs in a similar style.

LEW JONES’ music career spans over three decades. As singer, songwriter and guitar virtuoso, Lew has opened for or shared the stage with Chubby Checker, Clarence Clemons, Shawn Colvin, Donovan, Tim Finn (Crowded House), Buddy Guy, David LaFlame, Los Lobos, Ray Manzarek (The Doors), the Meat Puppets, The Rippingtons, Dan Siegal, and Tower of Power, among others. A winner of The Portland Music Association’s Crystal Award for ‘Outstanding Folk Act’, Lew had a local hit on Ripcord Records with “The Terwilliger Bridge/I think I’m Gonna Rain Tonight in 1978/9 and his song ‘Saint John’s Street’ included on the NOPO Compilation in 2007. In between, he has written and recorded multiple CDs, including 2003’s Sublimation, and reaped extensive international airplay from three ‘Rainbow Samplers’ put out by Poetman Records. Lew has performed at a variety of regional and local events including Seattle’s Bumbershoot and the Portland-based NXNW, Rose Festival, The Bite of Oregon, and The Mayor’s Ball, and his US tours include gigs up and down the west coast and across the country. Lew is also an established poet and popular painter/muralist. 

Crooked Corner Band consists of four lifelong musicians who perform original rock and classic selections spanning the last forty years. Very much a vocal band, Crooked Corner displays flawless 3 and 4 part harmony and the kind of musical precision that only comes with this kind of performing experience.

All the band members have recorded multiple CD’s and toured extensively playing everything from small intimate venues to concert halls and outdoor festivals all over the US and parts of Canada. Come see why they are getting noticed locally and you will become a Crooked Corner fan too!

Dave Conway – Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar
Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Dave’s passion can be heard and felt in his songs and live performances. His earliest recollection was hearing his brother singing harmonies to a new Beatles record and he just had to get involved with “all that magic”. Born and raised in New York, Dave would gather around the piano with his family and listen to jazz standards of the day. In later years, he relocated to Eugene, Oregon where he would blend his acoustic stylings with the classic rock and folk music scene of the west coast .
“Let the music flow from your heart, it will always shine brightest.” – Dave

Woody Woods – Bass and Vocals
Singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, recording engineer and owner of  Pacific Northwest Records , Woody started playing drums onstage with his musical family at age eight. Woody later attended Crane School of Music in upstate NY and has since performed all over the US and Canada playing a wide range of music from folk to jazz and most things in between… Rock, Bluegrass, Blues, Country, you name it. Woody has worked with the Northwest band Full Circle and toured with the late roots-based guitarist/songwriter Tim Krekel. He is excited to be playing with this great group of musicians.
“Where words fail, music speaks.” – Woody

Paul Douglas – Lead Guitar, Keyboards, Violin and Vocals
Multi-instrumentalist Paul was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma and moved to Seattle in 1973. In 1975 he relocated to Oregon to join the regionally iconic sensation “Wheatfield” and as a member of Wheatfield, was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame in 2011. His many musical influences include Eric Clapton, Doc Watson, Dickey Betts and Steve Lukather on guitar, Leon Russell, Floyd Cramer and Ray Charles on piano, Stephane Grapelli, Vassar Clements and Byron Berline on fiddle and many more on a variety of stringed or keyed instruments.
“It’s a privilege to play with great musicians who understand that it’s all about the songs.” – Paul

Kenny Sawyer – Drums, Percussion and Vocals
Kenny’s been called the Russ Kunkel of Portland drummers… rock steady and tastefully understated but fully capable of kicking it with the best of them. Inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame in 2011 as a member of the musically eclectic Portland, Oregon band Wheatfield, his vocal prowess and musical passion for everything from 60’s Beatles to 21st century retro-Americana now provide CCB with the steady and infectious groove that is guaranteed to get you up out of your seat, slap a smile on your face and put a wag in your walk.
“The space between the licks is often more important than the licks themselves.” – Kenny

Diana Tehrani founded Acoustically Yours singing and playing guitar as a solo act in 2016. Friend and neighbor Bob French joined Acoustically Yours as lead guitar player in 2019 bringing with him a wonderful finger style of guitar play to compliment Diana’s lead vocals and back up guitar playing.  

Diana and Bob share a penchant for non-traditional acoustic songs.

The 2019 set list includes acoustic tributes to Metalica, Guns and Roses, Motley Crue, and Ozzy Ozborne.

Sing along and share a request to two!

Shanghaied on the Willamette is the lively musical duo of Jonathan Lay and Gordy Euler. We perform songs and tunes "plundered from land and sea," including traditional Celtic, English, and Old-Time American music, especially music of the sea and waterways. We accompany our vocal harmonies with a "fleet" of acoustic instruments, including fiddle, bodhran (Irish drum), guitar (6- and 12-string), mandola, tin whistles, harmonicas and banjo.

Jonathan, who’s powerful and supple voice can do justice to a gentle ballad or a rough-and-tumble sea chantey, plays guitar, tin whistle, harmonica, and a rollicking bodhran. Gordy is a skilled vocalist and a multi-instrumentalist who easily switches among fiddle, mandola, tin whistle, guitar and banjo. This broad range of sounds allows them to craft exciting and varied arrangements and programs.

Our first performance together was in the 1992 Work Songs of the Sea Festival in Portland, Oregon, and we formed Shanghaied on the Willamette in the fall of that year.  Since then we have performed in festivals, pubs, outdoor markets, and concerts in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.  (SeeWhere We've Been.)

Born in Liverpool, England, Andrea grew up with the sibling singing tradition emphasizing harmony and a capella performance. Andrea’s mother was from Caernarfon, Wales, and moved to Liverpool with Andrea’s grandmother and grandfather (Nain and Taid) during WWII. As a result, Andrea and her brother, Straford grew up in a Welsh speaking household hearing traditional, Welsh songs from infancy.  They began singing in folk clubs throughout the North of England and Andrea was a regular at Liverpool’s Irish Centre. Their love of traditional folk music and a quest for adventure took them from Penzance to the Isle of Skye learning new material and performing along the way.

After moving to the United States, Andrea continued to sing with her brother, Straford. They collaborated with Oregon Symphony cellist, Jim Smith in the band Both Wild and performed at folk festivals and music venues throughout the US.  Both Wild released a CD recording in 2002 Just Say Nevoth.

In addition to the endeavor of Both Wild, Andrea pursued a variety of solo opportunities. She produced and hosted Irish, world folk and soul music programs on Portland’s independent KBOO radio. Her native wit and clear articulation earned her a go-to position within the community for hosting and emceeing all manner of music, cultural, charity and civic events.  Andrea joined PSU Chorale and earned a longed-for opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall.

In 2011, Andrea teamed up with Sean Nos dancer, Maldon Meehan with a goal to merge traditional forms of percussive dance and song for stage performance (and their own enjoyment). And thus was the birth of The Stomptowners, a project which continues to grow and please crowds from Portland to beyond.  Andrea also hosts a monthly unique event Global Folk Clubshowcasing folk music of diverse origins with a community singing component not unlike the folk clubs of Northern England.

Jessie Rae’s music is raw, real, and full of feel. Alive with rough edges and magical moments, Jessie Rae mixes honest lyrics, smooth harmonies, and a bluesy beat, infusing Portland’s indie music scene with a fresh sound. Whether they’re playing original tunes or songs in the public domain, Jessie Rae’s roots in folk, blues, funk and pop is unmistakable. With such a diverse lineage, it’s no wonder Jessie Rae’s sound has been described as “roots pop with a blues edge” and “cool funky folk.” Joan Meyer’s songwriting brings a subtle yet soulful groove to the Jessie Rae sound. From the rootsy tone of Lauren Semler’s slide guitar to the sultry blues of the vocals, Jessie Rae offers a unique sound all its own.

The band has been a popular NW attraction for over a decade. The A&E once called their style "Spicy Americana Originals" and reviews in Positively Entertainment say that Wayne is a "consummate performer and story teller" and that "the heart and soul of his music ricochets off you like a mountain sunrise welcoming a new day."

The legendary Dave Carter said, "Take a heart as big as the western sky and then completely invent anew mousetrap around it and you'll have something like a song by Wayne." They are funny, up tempo, a little risque and all around good time. The band does original songs and several have won awards. "Blue" was the Portland Songwriters Association song of the year, Dallas Song Writer Association voted "So Easy" as a winner in their singer songwirter category, and "Remember Me" won the Nashville Golden Pen Award. The band includes Paul Hirschmann on lead guitars, Mark Evilsizer on drums, KJ Miller on vocal harmonies, Brent rogers on bass and vocal harmonies, and Wayne Richards on vocals and guitar. Southern Nights is a guaranteed good time!

Wayne Richards, 503-516-7879 
wrichards@pipeline.com 
www.southernnights.net 
www.myspace.com/waynerichardssouthernnights

Fun in the Style of Jimmy Buffet!

With two Steel Pan Players and a Guitar playing vocalist, Tropical Wave is a smaller version of the nationally recognized Jimmy Buffett tribute band Tropical Storm. Based right here in the Pacific Northwest, this trio is sure to put a smile on your face and get you moving with the music. Each musician is exceptionally talented, and combined as the Tropical Wave, the group is better than ever. This is truly a very special treat for our Saturday Market. So come and listen to Tropical Storm with your ears and watch your feet get happy!

The Noted (Portland, OR) performs original, thoughtful, inspiring rock about love, life and you; influenced by the diverse artists we grew up with.
Original songs include “Gentle World”, “Have a Wonderful Day”, “One Chance”, “If All You Need Is Love” and our newest release “Pure Insanity,”

The Noted’s music has aired on over 250 radio stations and on multiples television shows.

Dawna is a musician, athlete and small business owner from Portland, Oregon. She pursues her life’s passions with a goal to motivate and inspire others by being genuine and transparent in her personal journey. 

“I’ve learned many lessons through this beautiful, arduous, hopeful and often difficult process of life. Above all, every breath is a gift. I want to be able to share that through creativity and ingenuity.”

Dawna became a Certified Health Coach in 2010 and since that time began building her online presence which by 2014 became Fit Guitar Girl, featuring her fitness journey and original music. She also seeks to highlight things that have authentically been a part of her life and home.

“I take extra efforts to provide original content that starts with something that is on my heart and my mind. The intent is always to be an inspiration and celebrate life!”

Ray has performed thrughout the United States playing original songs and classic hits from Texas to the Northwest . He brings excitement and a love of music to the stage playing different musical instruments in his performances including Ukulele, Guitars , Banjo and Slide Guitars and Harmonica. Ray is also a founding and current member of Giants in the Trees.

"How Our Story Began..."

Music was a path that both Brent and KJ knew they would follow. Brent, a firefighter in Texas and KJ, an artist in Washington were worlds apart but pursuing the same dream. By chance, their paths collided in 2009 at a songwriting expo and their artistry ignited together on stage.

"A Little Bit of Our Background..."

Brent's diverse musical background includes producing, audio engineering, composing, songwriting, singing and excelling as a multi-instrumentalist. From Texas to Oregon his clients have ranged from Lonnie Turner (Steve Miller Band), and Lupe Fiasco, to Christian Kane (TNT series "Leverage") and hundreds of local artists. After releasing four original CDs of his own, he is now composing music for the Broadway style musical comedy "Oil Change," and is working for Rex Studios. (Rexpost.com)

KJ has a few highlights as well. She has opened for many acts in NY including Chubby Checker, Bobby Vee, Mitch Rider, Spencer Davis and The Rascals. In Nashville she has recorded with David Frizzel on his album, "My Life Is Just A Bridge." She was featured in Brooks and Dunn's music video of their hit song "Rock My World," and on the TV series "Dream Girl USA." She has performed in Europe as well as for the King of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.

In addition to their own band, "Brent Rogers and KJ Miller"( which ranges from a duo to a six piece), they are also both members in the all original Americana country band "Wayne Richards and Southern Nights. (southernnights.net)

"Why People Love Us..."

Since Brent Rogers and KJ Miller can range from a duo to a six-piece band, they have the versatility to play at many different types of venues. They deliver a blend of classic pop, rock, blues and country hits mixed with their own original songs. Their soulful lead vocals and magical harmonies captivate their audiences and brings their music to life!

A singer/songwriter with a soul edge. Steve delivers his brand of blue-eyed-soul-Americana-pop in the tradition of Daryl Hall, Sam Cooke, Bill Withers and James Taylor. His love for melody is woven deeply into the chordal fabric of his songs, making his music rich, sultry glowing and delicious. 

An Oregon native, Steve Hale has been a singer, songwriter and producer in the Northwest for over 30 years. He’s played and toured in many different bands with varying styles; from soul, to power pop (Kashmir), to glam funk (RIA), to bringing it back to the source with a single guitar and voice. He’s won an international song writing contest, co-authored three songs with Gino Vannelli on his album “These Are The Days”, was the lead singer in The Steve Farris Project (guitar player from Mr. Mister), worked with Playwrite helping youth find their voice through writing music, has sung back up and played on numerous international, national and local artists recordings, as well as doing vocals for radio spots and promotional materials. He has produced two heartfelt and soul filled albums of his own material: Illusion” and “Words, Wire & Wood”. Born and raised in Salem, Oregon he now resides in Lake Oswego.

As well as doing his original material Steve is also playing bass in an 80's band, Nu Wave Machine, an improvisational pop band by the name of Canoofle, and a New Orleans inspired band called B3.

- See more at: http://www.stevehale.com

What do you get when you combine the influences of The Rolling Stones,

The Eagles, Bruce & The E St., with a little bit of Petty, CCR, and Fleetwood

Mac?  Answer: The Adjustables.

Formed two years ago, as an “opportunity of some oldies to get together

On Wednesdays, and play some oldies…”. 

Well, through time and lineup changes, the band quickly changed to what

became an undeniable course, and began writing their own material, to the

point where their catalog, is now exclusively, original music.

Featuring Robert Butler (Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards), Mike Kelley (Vocals,

Guitar), Tara Shell (Vocals, Keyboards,Guitar), Peter Ford (Vocals, Bass), Jim Kulic

(Drums) and, Rich Houle (Sax, Harmonica), The Adjustables are quite content

in their cozy studio, working on their craft, but felt the time was right to step

outside their comfort zone, and share the music, performance style.

This band runs the gamut of musical tastes, from the driving rock of 

“Rider Of The Rails” or “The Scene”, to the funkiness of “Buddy Guy” and

“Dying Industry”.

From ballads of love, “Rocket Ride”, alien abduction, “Crazy California Night”,

And the introspective, “Invisable Ladder”, to the reggae inspired, 

“Love, Everywhere”.  Versatility, is not an issue.

You can catch a rare public Adjustables performance, twice this season.

Randy Foote and the Skankin’ Yankees is an exciting, up-beat, new reggae band based out of Portland, Oregon. Since their formation in 2011, this band has been getting the roots party rolling wherever they go!

Singer/ percussionist/ recording artist Randy Foote has been an important and consistent figure on the West Coast music scene for decades. He has a loyal fanbase that fondly remembers his performances with the Hudson Brothers, his videos on MTV, and his hits with the pop 80’s band, ComboNation… they eagerly hit the dance floor when he brings his reggae rhythms to the local clubs! His newest project, Randy Foote and the Skankin’ Yankees, is catching the attention of reggae enthusiasts all around the Portland area.

The Skankin’ Yankees perform a vast selection of original compositions, classic roots, and current reggae covers. The melodies are mastered by amazing lead guitarist Jim Moore (of Roots Revolution, Chata Addy). Their rock-solid rhythm section is anchored by drummer Marv Bauer (of Western Union, Mirror Mirror) and bassist Lou Butts (of Little Women, The Native Suns).

Randy Foote and the Skankin’ Yankees are ready to Rock! Their professionalism, experience, and talent will not disappoint!

 The band members:

Randy Foote (vocals, percussion, skank guitar)

Jim Moore (lead guitar)

Lou Butts (bass)

Marv Bauer (drums)

Check out these tracks......

The JT Wise Band was nominated Best of Portland and are at the top of the ReverbNation Americana charts. The band will be performing with their acoustic trio at the market. There will be something for everyone with original tunes and old favorites, 3 part harmonies and toe taping good time music. JT is joined by bassist and songwriting partner Margaret Wise, and Jim Stein on rhythm and slide guitar. JT Wise tunes have been played on Local Roots, KBOO and Kink radio.

JG and The Cover Kings are a nine member classic rock band that originally began 21 years ago. It started as a jam night for a group of friends (all men) with many different instruments and just wanted a place to play. They called it the Thursday Night Gentlemen’s Club. Eventually they had played together long enough to get their sound right and they started booking some small gigs. They played local bars, some private parties, a few weddings and annual shows at Oaks Park. And of course, they continued their Thursday night jams and still have them today.

The majority of the original members of JG and The Cover Kings are still in the band, as only a few have changed over the years. The most recent and significant change to the band was the addition of a female lead vocalist in Jennifer Gantner. Her father, Curt “Corndog” Nelson was the original lead singer and helped build the band from the beginning. The original name of the band was simply The Cover Kings, but with the addition of a woman, we thought a slight name change was in order. Jennifer inherited her father’s singing talent and frequently joined The Cover Kings onstage at shows around town, both as backup to her dad and as lead on a few songs of her own. She grew up around this group of men and knows them like family.

Sadly, Curt passed away in 2015, but his musical legacy lives on through his daughter and his band. The Cover Kings asked Jennifer to be their new lead singer and they played their first show together in June 2016 at Oaks Park.

The other members of JG and The Cover Kings are:

Rick Berk - bass guitar & vocals

Phil Hornik - lead guitar

Manuel Mateo - guitar & vocals

Paul Yurick - drums

Lonnie Lester - percussion & drums

Mark Borgeson - keyboards

Miguel Maldonado - saxophone

Although classic rock is the band’s main forte, they also deliver a mix of blues, soft rock, soul, and even a little disco and country. They cover classics such as Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison, Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffett, Hurts So Good by John Cougar Mellencamp, Don’t Get Me Wrong by The Pretenders, Dream by Fleetwood Mac and many others.

JG and The Cover Kings just simply love to play music. They particularly love to play songs that make people happy, get people dancing and want to sing along!

This lively group of Portland characters lights up the room everywhere they play. The flavors range from Parisian-style Jazz, Dirty Blues, and Jump Swing to Rumbas and Boleros.

Organically Grown from long hours of diligent (and boozy) playing, this ensemble formed
from a need to embrace the past masters and put our own stamp on the old tunes. 

We also scatter our original material throughout the set to keep the well from going dry

Piano, Accordion (and PMA all the way): Steve Cleveland Bass: Patrick Harry (aka The Enabler) Drummist: (Animal) Klaus Ferguson

Bernie Sims

Singer/Songwriter

Playing both originals and cover tunes in bands throughout high school and beyond, Bernie toured the Rocky Mountain states, opening for national acts such as The Steve Miller Band, Badfinger, Quicksilver Messenger Service and It’s A Beautiful Day. 

Pencil and paper, guitar, piano, are Bernie’s songwriting tools and his style has been characterized as acoustic pop.  His musical influences have been many, with Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs and Kenny Loggins among the strongest.  His blending of fluent jazz/pop guitar stylings, memorable hook-oriented songs and his strong vocal performance make for a rich musical experience.

Bernie writes about what he observes - of love gone well and love gone away, of nature and our place in it, of the need for social responsibility, and the many faces of love and kindness.

Bernie’s recent performances include the Robin Hood Festival in Sherwood, the Rotary Concert Series in Wilsonville, a variety of farmers markets, and other CD release events.  His live performances often incorporate pop and rock classics from artists such as the Beatles, Crosby Stills and Nash, Van Morrison, Steely Dan, Michael Buble, Seal and Train, among many others.

His 2017 release, “From A Dream” includes ten original songs.  His previous CD “Alter Ego”, was released in 2002, and features several respected Portland area musicians, including Dan Balmer, Jay Koder, Barry Aiken, Mel Kubik, Gary Ogan and Scott Frost.

Chris has been performing throughout the northwest for 30 years. He is an alumnus of Mt Hood Community College and Portland State University. Chris has written and performed music for various projects including Microsoft video game "Arthur" (which sold over a million copies worldwide), PBS, Thriftway Inc., Nike, Intel and many others. He has performed on several live television broadcasts including, A.M. Northwest, Good Day Oregon and others.

Chris and Island Breeze have been performing in the northwest for over 25 years. They play many different styles of music from all over the world. Their music highlights the Steel Drum or "steel pan" from Trinidad,West Indies - as well as the vibes, (xylophone) marimba, the use of guitar both electric and classical, bass - both acoustic and electric, and percussion, drum set, congas etc.  

Band Members: Christopher Kern:Steel Drums, Marimbas and Vocals, Ken Graves: Guitars, Byron Mercurius: Drums and Vocals, Dan Davis: Bass,  Scott Wardinsky: Percussion

Influences: Andy Narrell, A.C. Jobim, Airto, Jazz, J.S.Bach, Carlos Santana, Astor Piazolla, Old Calypso, New Calypso, Classic Cuban, Reggae. Christopher and Byron also compose original music.

Sounds Like: Trinidad, Brazil, Cuba, Spain,Venezuela,Argentina,Peru, Jamaica

Here is a video promoting their appearance at The Market.

Perry Gerber is a local celebrity in Lincoln City, Oregon. Over the last 35 years, his passion for playing music provided him the opportunity to tour with Sara Evans and The North Santiam Band. That era included opening for Willie Nelson and Tim McGraw. This homegrown musician has played regularly for the last 20 years with his cover band The Ocean, coastal celebs Bret Lucich and Michael Dane, and toured the Casinos and McMenamins with Jimmy Bivens Band.  

Over the last few years, Perry has moved center stage as an acoustic singer songwriter with his originals. Last year, Perry put together a rocking Portland band with award winning Bassist Kurt Bevers and Drummer Rod Coleman.  The three 60's crooners enthusiastically appeared onto the 2016 summer circuit with festivals, wineries and summer concerts.

People respond to Perry's beautiful and melodic voice. He crafted tuneful songs about life and journeys, love and heartbreak. A great entertainer, Perry has a knack for pulling the crowd into his music. His incredible energy on stage engages the audience with his soulful tunes. His original song Sandy Beaches landed him a spot as an emerging artist with Supercuts – ‘Rock The Cut’ campaign, being featured in over 2000 locations nationwide.  The scope of his new CD, I BELIEVE highlights Perry’s hard-hitting rock acoustic guitar strumming but also brings attention to his gentle finger picking and percussive playing style. The words are thought provoking and meaningful and are emphasized by his beautiful story telling and vintage sound.


Kurt Bevers, bassist, has been playing music since he was 7 yrs. old.  First playing guitar, he soon found the REAL DRIVE in the band came from the Rhythm Section, and most specifically, the BASS.  Recording his first album at 16 years old.  Performing in National Acts, Top 40 Show Bands, Writing, Producing other Artists, and Engineering Recordings and Concerts has earned him a nomination to the Oregon Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for a Lifetime Achievement award in 1998.

Kurt Bevers is a native of the Northwest. He played in many of the local and national acts you may have seen like; GOLDRUSH, ROSEWOOD, STONEYPOINT, AIRFLO, FOOLISH PLEASURE, SECRETS, and ROMANCE. He also did a stint as the Bass Player for Capitol recording artist JONI HARMS. Kurt is a published songwriter with airplay. He also produces recordings for a wide variety of types and styles of music. Kurt engineered the original recordings that started Oregon Public Broadcasting's Digital Music Program that resulted in 3 award winning CD's to date. In 1998, Kurt was nominated to the Oregon Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for a lifetime achievement award. In 2002, He was tapped as one of 25 Hand Picked engineers to establish Lucas Arts Studios Worldwide Monitoring standard for THX Surround Sound.

Rod Coleman is an accomplished songwriter and "big fish" from a "small pond" of talented drummers in Southern Oregon.  His credits include numerous recording projects, and live performances from Seattle to Los Angeles.  In 2013, he relocated to Portland Oregon, where he played Blues/Rock in local clubs before co-founding the Groovebirds rhythm section. 

Amber Sweeney is an accomplished singer/songwriter, Grammy Member, and transplant from the fast-paced world of Southern California to the serene and inspiring Battle Ground, Washington. Many fans and friends compare Amber’s voice as a blend of Sheryl Crow, Adele, & India Arie. In 2013, Amber released two EPs - The Starting Line (April 16) and Christmas Time (November 28). Both were released worldwide through CD Baby and are available on iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, Spotify, and more. Amber was also selected to be one of three independent artists featured on a new television series, Indie Backroads, produced by Kevin Hayes of 371 Films. She has also been featured on Kink FM’s Homegrown Spotlight & KUMZ FM’s Local Roots radio. 2014 has kicked off strong with The Starting Line now on Pandora Radio. Amber has been in numerous bands throughout her childhood and adult life, including one of Battle Ground, Washington's resident rock bands, Enation (as the original bass player). She is also one half of a duo that was known as Everly. Everly had success with five of their original songs (Flying Machine, Girl In The Moon, Quicksand, Maybe, Stars) featured on the CW network's hit television series, One Tree Hill, as well as another CW show titled Life Unexpected. Amber has appeared in two episodes of One Tree Hill as part of her former bandmate's (Bethany Joy Lenz) back-up band. Amber started playing the guitar at age 6, and has picked up a variety of instruments since then. She penned her first song at age 14, and experienced her first job as a recording artist at age 15 with a Christian ska band known as No Supastar, of which she was the bass player and back-up singer. One of her original songs was featured on the band's only album titled, 180. With No Supastar, Amber found herself playing at large churches, festivals, clubs, and opened for acts such as POD, Jars of Clay, Jennifer Knapp, and more all before she was 18 years old. By age 18, Amber had recorded her first independent solo album titled, Today or Yesterday, with all original material. In 2006 she released an acoustic EP titled Somethin' Special. She has had a variety of jobs as a recording artist from singing on demo recordings for Grammy nominated producer, Ron Aniello, to co-producing & co-writing songs that have reached the top ten spot on iTunes charts. Amber has also performed her original material live at Tin Pan South in Nashville, and has played at infamous clubs throughout the US and internationally. Amber can also be heard on One From Many’s (O.F.M) latest album The Alleged Album, as back-up on Tears We Cry Alone (which is to be featured in an upcoming Independent Film titled Lies That I Told My Little Sister) and Shape Of Your Heart. Along with recording and performing, Amber has also launched a production company called In The Rounds Productions, and is a member of ASCAP, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and is a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, better known as the Grammy Foundation. - See more at: http://www.theambersweeney.com/bio/#sthash.m9K4iCta.dpuf

WEATHER ADVISORY CANCELLATION

We have been carefully watching the local weather forecast for Saturday. They have now posted a High Wind Advisory for 8 AM and 3 PM, with gusts upwards of 40 MPH predicted.  

For the safety of vendors and customers, We feel it is is necessary to cancel the GSM for the 29th of August.

We have a unique situation in the Kmart parking lot. We have full and unprotected exposure to Westerly and Southwesterly winds. There are no structures or large trees to help mitigate strong winds. We did a cancellation once during October in 2014 and other markets around Portland had tents go airborne with resulting damage.  Our preference is to err on the side of caution - for safety and liability reasons. We hope you all understand and we look forward to seeing you on September 5th.