Sprague Jazz Ensemble Concert May 19, 2009 as SHS

The Sprague Jazz Ensemble is hosting a Latin Jazz themed spring concert on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00 PM. The concert will be held at Sprague High School’s Pantheon Auditorium. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door.

The upcoming concert will feature several local jazz musicians. Bill Hughes, guitar; Marcus Hargbaugh, piano; Craig Snazelle, bass; and Mark Powers, percussion will be joining the ensemble. These four comprise the house band for the Monday night Jazz Jam Session at Roxxy in downtown Salem. Each spring, the Sprague Band program hosts guest artists and is delighted to have the opportunity to perform with great local talent.

The Sprague Jazz ensemble is a jazz big band comprised of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and percussion. The Jazz Ensemble is an auditioned group of Sprague musicians seeking more performance experience, but in a jazz setting. Musical styles range from big band swing to Latin with special attention given to articulation, feel, and technique. Jazz Ensemble members also gain exposure to jazz history and foundational improvisation techniques. The Sprague Jazz Ensemble is directed by Brad Howard.

Benton County Skateboarding Alliance Inc (BCSA) to have 2nd Annual Art and Music Benefit 2009 at Odd Fellows Hall in Corvallis

CORVALLIS -- The BCSA is an Oregon Non-Profit Corporation raising funds to get a large pro-style swimming pool style skate bowl and other improvements through multiple phases to the Eric Scott McKinley Skatepark in Corvallis. We believe that creating world class skateboarding facilities in Benton County will have real benefits for our community and the local economy by bringing skateboarders of all ages and their families into the heart of Benton County. We have formed a partnership with the City of Corvallis, Parks and Recreation Department to facilitate working with City process and achieve our goals. Since the first annual Art and Music Benefit show, we have completed the skate bowl design and are preparing to submit a proposal to the City of Corvallis Capital Improvement Program. We anticipate a cost of $75,000 for the first phase. Help us help our community by attending this year’s BCSA Art and Music Benefit 2009, March 14th at Odd Fellows Hall (223 SW 2nd St.) in Corvallis, Oregon. Proceeds from this event will go toward the new skate bowl

Tickets for this all age’s event can be purchased for $5.00 at Peak Sports Board Shop (129 NW 2nd St., Corvallis), Happy Trails Records (100 SW 3rd St., Corvallis) Grass Roots Bookstore (227 SW 2nd St., Corvallis) and at the door the night of the event. The show starts at 6:00 PM. We will have an art show with a silent art auction, raffle and door prizes. The music lineup includes; Michael Balok, Dusting Herron, The Jesus Candy, Substitute (The Who tribute), Project 431, Hypenosis, Left Ovaries, and Richard Hedders and will transition from acoustic and rock to a punk rock show after 9:30 PM.

Images for most of the art should be available on the BCSA website prior to the show.

For more information about the BCSA please go to our website at http://www.bcskateboardingalliance.org or send us an e-mail at bcskateboardingalliance@gmail.com.

Benton County Skateboarding Alliance, Inc an Oregon non-profit corporation.
Inc. an Oregon Non-Profit Corporation
912 NW 27th St.
Corvallis, OR 97330

Call for Art - BCSA 2nd annual Art & Music Benefit 2009

CORVALLIS -- The Benton County Skateboarding Alliance, Inc (BCSA) is putting on the 2nd annual Art & Music Benefit 2009 in March at the Odd Fellows Hall. The BCSA needs art for the show (sale/silent auction). This event is a fundraiser for the new skate bowl addition to the Eric Scott McKinley skatepark in Corvallis. Artists must donate at least 51% of art sales to the skatepark fund. For further information, email the BCSA at bcskateboardingalliance@gmail.com or call 541-829-9005.

CALL FOR ART. Deadline for art submission is Feb. 14.

Also, check these websites for general information:

BCSA
http://www.bcskateboardingalliance.org

Friends of the BCSA
http://www.myspace.com/bentoncountyskate

Wayne Bergeron with Sprague HS Jazz Band

SALEM -- first call session Trumpeter Wayne Bergeron is the featured guest artist performing with the Sprague High School Jazz Band.

Date: Friday, May 16th
Time: 7:30 pm
Place: Elsinore Theatre, Salem, OR
Tickets: $15 at the box office or online

Click here for more information!

You don't want to miss this!

"...hear the jaw-dropping brilliance of Wayne!"

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BCSA Art & Music Benefit

The BCSA Art & Music Benefit

Saturday Evening, March 8, 2008
Odd Fellows hall, 223 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis

Art show (sale/silent auction) with works from local artists and Raffle for prizes, including dinner at Sel Gris restaurant in Portland and surfboard & wet suit rentals.

Live music by Camp 3, Cleo Lynx, and Libby. 6 to around 9 pm.

Rock & punk show follows the event after 9 pm.

Admission: $5.00 Tickets available at the following outlets:

• Grass Roots Bookstore (227 SW 2^nd St., Corvallis)\
• Peak Sports Board Shop (129 NW 2^nd St. Corvallis)
• Happy Trails Records (100 SW 3^rd St., Corvallis)
• At the door.
  

This show is put on by the Benton County Skateboarding Alliance Inc, an Oregon non-profit corporation (BCSA) and proceeds go to improving the Eric Scott Mckinley skate park in Corvallis.

For more information on the BCSA, go to their website:
http://www.bcskateboardingalliance.org

If anyone would like to donate art for this event or have questions, email the BCSA at bcskateboardingalliance@gmail.com or call 541.829.9005 (Doug).

Rob Birdwell's latest CD: Portrait

CORVALLIS -- Jazz musician, composer, and Corvallis, Oregon resident Rob Birdwell has released a new CD entitled "Portrait." The CD release boasts 9 original tracks, 5 of which are live cuts and feature John Bliss (Guitar), Steve Willis (Bass) and Viking (Drums). Portrait is available for purchase on CDBaby.com and other outlets.



The Portrait track listing:

1. Shameless (Birdwell)
2. Aerostar (Birdwell)
3. Blue In You (Birdwell)
4. El Camino (Birdwell)
5. TV Buddha (Birdwell)
6. A Ghost at the Gig (The Ballad of Frankie Templeton) (Birdwell)
7. Reinhardt In Tunisia (Bliss)
8. Frumpy (Birdwell)
9. Buddy Collette (Birdwell)

Rob Birdwell

XTET Live at Bombs Away Thursday December 14 2006

CORVALLIS -- get out this Thursday (December 14, 2006) and get yourself some great food and listen to some great Jazz at Bombs Away Cafe. The XTET will begin at 7:30 PM. We play a wide range of tunes and will definitely do some of our originals too!

I'm planning on recording, so be sure to check back for some live clips of some cool tracks!

Rob Birdwell