OSU Summer Term Noon Concerts 2009 Wednesday Noon (to 1:00 PM) on the brick courtyard by the OSU Bookstore or if it rains, in the OSU Memorial Union Lounge ****FREE **** The contact person is Dick Thies, 753-8307. |
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Dick Thies ( Web Site contact) |
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June 24 -- The Severin Sisters The Severin Sisters have been entertaining audiences throughout the Northwest since 2001. They the finest American Roots music with a bit of bluegrass to show off their exceptional instrumental ability. Heidi was awarded second place in the National Mandolin Championship in 2002 and Amy has received awards playing her treasured 1934 banjo. They play a variety of music featuring hot instrumental licks and vocal harmonies. |
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July 1 -- True North Northwest indie-grass quartet True North combines traditional bluegrass instrumentation with soulful vocals, fat harmonies and folk-edged songwriting for a decidedly modern acoustic sound. True North's tight and careful arrangements can be alternately big and wild, tender and deliberate. Their high energy and abundant skill deliver unforgettable performances, with heart-pounding instrumentals and plenty of three-part harmonies that will raise the hairs on the back of your neck. |
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July 8 -- The Maharimbas The Maharimbas play African and Caribbean traditional music, plus originals and arrangements of contemporary music, on marimbas and percussion. Their African and Caribbean Dance Rhythms will make you want to put your whole body in motion.Recently back following a music cultural exchange with Corvallis Sister City Uzhgorod, Ukraine, the Maharimbas are in their 23rd year as a band! |
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July 15 -- The Flow The Flow is an original rock band based in Corvallis, Oregon. Their songs blend the lyricism and complexity of acoustic folk with the power and passion of rock. Rita Brown (vocals, keyboards, acoustic and electric guitars) and Bill Smyth (lead guitar) performed as a folk duo for several years and recorded two successful indie CDs. Don Thorp (vocals and drums) and Mike Grattan (bass) were half of the acclaimed hard rock band Knockout John. Members of The Flow have also played with popular local acts Fate 55, Crooked Kate, Mad Dogs and No Englishmen, 49 Fingers, and the Neal Gladstone Band. |
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July 22 -- Three Fingered Jack With an unbridled love for their music, Corvallis-based Three Fingered Jack taps into the deep roots of the Celtic world. They are known for driving dance sets punctuated by proud and clear traditional ballads, tightly harmonized waltzes, and the occasional drinking song. Three Fingered Jack weaves together the accents of Ireland, Scotland, New England, and Appalachia, making them all ring true in the rich green dialect of The Oregon rain. With Shari Ame on fiddle and vocals, Bruce Marbin on guitar and bouzouki, Beth Brown on cello, and Laureen Urey on bodhran, the group favors tunes and songs from the Irish, contra dance, and old-timey repertoire. |
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Painted Grey is an acoustic rock band based out of Portland, Oregon. Since the spring of 2008 when the band initially began, Painted Grey has established a strong, full, progressive rock sound. The collaboration of each individual's unique and original parts seamlessly blend together, creating a passionate and approachable sound that anyone can relate too. Band Members: Caleb - Vocals and Guitar, Deanna - Vocals and Keys, Andrew - Guitar, Anthony - Bass, Paul - Drums |
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Aug 5 -- The Pan Gypsies This Steel Drum Band was born out of the desire of four local musicians to bring the lively steel drum rhythms of Trinidad's soca and calypso music to the Portland, Oregon area. The band performs the traditional upbeat Carnival music of Trinidad and Tobago, and rounds out this theme with better-known tropical and Latin favorites. |
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August 12 The final concert in the Summer Session Noon-Concert Series for Wednesday (08/12) with Deadwood Revival has been cancelled due to health related issues with one of their band members. No replacement concert is scheduled. Jason Mogi frails out an amazing claw-hammer style banjo, Kim Trenerry provides country-style rhythm guitar and they combine for an impeccable vocal blend. They have added bassist Ches Ferguson and fierce fiddler, Julie Campbell to fill out their mix of foot-stomping hoe-down.... imaginative, cleverly arranged covers... and original tunes. It works well. They won the 2009 Peoples Choice Award at the Florence Folk Festival on the Oregon coast. |
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