Showtime First and foremost I am a performer, so playing shows is where the rubber hits the road. I don't think I've ever experienced stage fright. A hot-shot adman from Atlanta told me many years ago that fear feels the same as excitement; it's just a different perspective. Once, I tried to share this nugget of wisdom with an anxious bandmate who was heaving his preshow butterflies into a waste basket backstage. Not my best timing, not my finest hour--but hey, I did it out of love.
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When you fly with the Bar Pilots you are free to move around the dance floor.
The Bar Pilots are a musical group with the experience and repertoire to guide your bar patrons easily through the dark of night and glow of neon.
Back in 2007, Rob Wessels had the good fortune of opening for the Jennifer Lynn Band. That's where he met Vince Adáme, Lynn’s drummer. "I remember after playing a packed house that night at American Cowgirls, Vince gave me his card and said ‘if you ever need a drummer’.” Fast forward to July 2010. Rob walks in to Monty's Tavern for a weekly blues jam and, by chance or fate, finds himself side-by-side with Vince, only now Vince is playing bass. The groove was unmistakable. With a sense of déjà vu at the end of the night, Vince handed Rob his card and said, “If you ever need a bass player.” Eventually Rob did, hiring Vince to cover the bass player’s spot for a couple of gigs. “It just clicked between us,” Vince explained. “Plus, you know, it was at the Mad Greek Deli. So, |
that's always a good time.” Led by the strong guitar and lead vocals of Rob and the compelling rhythm and tight harmonies of Vince, the Bar Pilots emerged on the
spot.
Drummer, Charles Pike provides the pulse and drive while adding another lead vocal to the band, giving the Bar Pilots three unique voices. Performing as a raucous trio with a vibrant mix of southern rock, classic rock, pop and country, the Bar Pilots honor the music they grew up on, while including select current hits as well. Injecting their sets with roots-rock originals straight from the heart of Rob Wessels, the Bar Pilots ably navigate the tricky, neon channels that churn within the local music scene. The Bar Pilots on Facebook |
Vince Adáme saddles up with Strawberry Roan and singer, Catherine Loyer, to
present the more sophisticated side of alternative country and americana.
Catherine Loyer, front person and lead singer of Portland area alternative country band, Strawberry Roan, has asked popular local drummer and session player, Vince Adáme, to join her talented cast of musicians. The seasoned players chosen to comprise Strawberry Roan's nimble lineup are crack musicians who've well earned their spots by providing the crisp song arrangements that accompany Ms. Loyer's undeniable vocal abilities. Known around the NW for having a tight, alternative country sound that veers
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confidently into '70s & '80s rock territory, Strawberry Roan has a talent for distilling the best parts of americana, rock, blues, new country and pop into a satisfying night out for people who appreciate good music. That it's presented with sexy elan by the stunning redhead in cowboy boots is a visual bonus on top of the sonic pleasure the band transmits. With a sound distinctly their own, Catherine Loyer's Strawberry Roan, now with Mr. Adáme at the reins, should not be missed!
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Gimme Some Lovin' are on a mission from God to bring you, without a doubt,
the best Blues Brothers act west of the Mississippi.
the best Blues Brothers act west of the Mississippi.
A true slice of Americana, Gimme Some Lovin’ pays loving tribute to the Blues Brothers--capturing the very essence, authenticity, and character of one of the most revered acts in our rich American musical heritage.
GSL is a cherry-pick of the Pacific Northwest’s most experienced musicians and brightest performers. These men-in-black bring together their dynamic range of humor, larger-than-life personalities and sharply honed skills to create a dead-on tribute to Jake & Elwood Blues in a high energy, super-deluxe showcase |
In other words, you get a contagiously festive happening that yanks you instantly out of your seat and onto your feet. The lasting effect is that your event will be remembered fondly as a stone smash, with this musical act as a central highlight not to be forgotten.
From festivals to fairs to corporate functions, wedding receptions to nightclubs, this soul, rhythm & blues powerhouse delivers in aces, without exception. Contact them at 503.985.8675 or booking@gimmesomelovinband.com. Gimme Some Lovin' on Facebook |
Seventh annual Johnny Cash tribute brought warmth on a cold night
for fans of Joshua James & the Runaway Trains
for fans of Joshua James & the Runaway Trains
The Johnny Cash seventh annual tribute, featuring Joshua James and the Runaway Trains,
made a stop at the Ash
Street Saloon on a cold and wintry Saturday evening, February 26th.
From the first downbeat, James and band created heat that radiated off
the stage right into the eager crowd of Johnny Cash fans who then
returned a warmth that only lovers of his music could. The Trains wove through three sets taking a nostalgic trip from his start at Sun Records to his last
efforts with American Recordings. Special guests included Morgan Geer, Michael Sean Cummins, and James Sasser.
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Dressed in black, playing rhythm guitar, Joshua sang and led the evening's program
while Matt Plank channeled the distinctive bouncy lines of Johnny Cash's longtime guitarist and sidekick, Luther Perkins. Rhythm section, Vince Adáme and Kevin Majors were masters of the train-beat.
The evening's bassist should be
familiar to the more dedicated fans of Joshua James & the Runaway Trains. Vince Adáme, the Train's drummer for most of the Cash tributes, switched axes for this year's show, filling in for Keith McCarthy.
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Press Quotes
"They may do Blues Brothers tunes, but with a fire that's unmistakably all theirs."
Kris Foster, The Sleeping Giant
"Well, One Hit Wonders, hands down, wins my award for most delightful set of the festival."
Lisa Lepine ProMOTION, The Bite Of Oregon 2007
"[Jennifer] Lynn has bolted to the forefront of the NW music scene."
Source Weekly
"Joshua James delivers a true Rock-N-Roll show second to none."
The Register Guard
"Though a fairly young band, first hitting the northwest stages in 2008, the Tommy Hogan Band has steadily
been building quite a reputation for themselves as an exciting and powerful act that is not to be missed."
Greg Johnson, president of the Cascade Blues Association
BluesNotes 2010
Kris Foster, The Sleeping Giant
"Well, One Hit Wonders, hands down, wins my award for most delightful set of the festival."
Lisa Lepine ProMOTION, The Bite Of Oregon 2007
"[Jennifer] Lynn has bolted to the forefront of the NW music scene."
Source Weekly
"Joshua James delivers a true Rock-N-Roll show second to none."
The Register Guard
"Though a fairly young band, first hitting the northwest stages in 2008, the Tommy Hogan Band has steadily
been building quite a reputation for themselves as an exciting and powerful act that is not to be missed."
Greg Johnson, president of the Cascade Blues Association
BluesNotes 2010
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