David Jacobs Strain Roots Rock/Acoustic/Blues/Gansta-Grass/Geek-a-Billy
Portland, OR Wednesday, February 15th ~ 8PM
www.davidjacobs-strain.com $15 Cover Applegate Lodge Info – 541 -761-9394
David Jacobs-Strain is a virtuosic slide guitar player and a storyteller with a passionate show that is both humorous and deeply lyrical. A bridge between today’s indie folk troubadours and the delta guitar slingers of the 1930s, David plays with precision and sings with emotional abandon. He’s a six-foot-two Jewish blues singer from Oregon, a Stanford drop out in a trucker hat, and a left coast poet; one part Leo Kotke, one part Ken Kesey, and one part Robert Johnson. Is it delta blues? Gangsta Grass? Geekabilly? Secular Humanist Gospel? It’s a sound big enough to land David at the Newport Folk Festival – as a teenager, and later at Merlefest, the Strawberry Music Festival, the Montreal International Jazz Fest, and on tour with artists as diverse as Lucinda Williams, Etta James, Bob Weir, and Boz Scaggs (for three summer tours). David has come a long way from slugging a bamboo gear cart with a tattered “Delta Blues” sign through the Oregon Country Fair mud at the age of 13. 12 years of solo shows, from the Sierra Nevada to the Berkeshires have made him into a performer of strength and virtuosity. His outrageous guitar work jumps from wild fingerstyle to slide and percussive drive produce enough tone to rival an electric jam band. And his voice carries an emotional intensity that his songs demand. David’s newest record ” Live from the Left Coast” is built on the raw energy and stripped down vibe that fans have been asking for: David on guitar, vocals, Bob beach on harmonica are all it takes to bring this set of mostly originals to life.
His guitar work, both thundering and shimmering, has landed him onstage alongside performers like Taj Mahal, Bob Weir, Los Lobos, Etta James, and Del Mcoury. Boz Scaggs chose him to open for two different summer tours. At David Grisman’s invitation Jacobs-Strain appeared alongside many of the nation’s great string players on the Tone Poets compilation.
The Quick & Easy Boys Funky R&B, Psychedelic Rock, and Garage Pop w/ a Slight Pinch of Honky-Tonk
Portland, Oregon Wednesday, February 22 ~ 8PM
www.thequickandeasyboys.com $10 Applegate Lodge Info – 541 -761-9394
The Quick & Easy Boys, a power-trio out of Portland, Oregon, create their own blend of funky R&B, psychedelic rock, and garage pop with a slight pinch of honky-tonk. Imagine the Minutemen, My Morning Jacket and Funkadelic rolled into one. Formed in 2005, The Quick & Easy Boys quickly made a name for themselves in Eugene, Oregon before heading north and building a Portland, OR fanbase. Their shows are an interactive party with electrifying stage antics and profound musical moments as the trio pours out every ounce of their energy, leaving nothing behind. The band has gained the reputation for moving a crowd all-night long whether it be a big festival or a tiny watering hole. The core members – – Jimmy Russell on guitar, Sean Badders on bass, and Michael Goetz on drums – – have continued to evolve musically…and audiences continue their enthusiastic calling of “Yeah Bud!” at every show.
The Quick & Easy Boys’ high-energy thought-provoking original music provides a bounce to the step that only dancing can cure. So if you’re tired of the same old sounds and looking for the next up-and-coming thing, The Quick & Easy Boys’ are sure to give you a run for your money. YEAH BUD!!!!
The Spinney Brothers Traditional, Southern-Flavoured Bluegrass
Nova Scotia, Canada Monday, February 27th ~ 8PM
www.spinneybrothers.com $10 Applegate Lodge Info – 541 -761-9394
From the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, Canada, the Spinney Brothers are comprised of Allan Spinney , Rick Spinney, Gary Dalrymple and Darryl Hebb. Brothers Allan and Rick debuted their band in 1992, showcasing a tight brother duet vocal style that was immediately recognized for it’s energetic and distinctive sound.
The cornerstone of the Spinney Brothers musical identity is the sound of traditional, southern-flavoured bluegrass music. The first generation bluegrass legends have been an important musical influence, yet their music is equally shaped by their personal lives and local heritage. By incorporating original material, which draws from various sources, the Spinney Brothers effortlessly intertwine the past with the present. The Spinney Brothers believe in freshness and excitement of traditional bluegrass music. Brother duet singing, backed by supportive and complimentary instrumentation, is the foundation of their tasteful and recognizable sound. Give a listen, and you are sure to be entertained
The Haunted Windchimes Folk / Americana Colorado
Wednesday, February 29th ~ 8PM
www.hauntedwindchimes.com $10 Applegate Lodge Info – 541 -761-9394
Rootin’ Tootin’ a-Hollerin’ and a-Hootin’!! The Haunted Windchimes sound draws from traditional folk and American roots music. The songs have a vintage quality, as if they might have been written yesterday or 75 years ago. Grounded in honeyed harmonies and spirited pickin’, it lies in a nowhere land between distinct styles: It’s not quite bluegrass or blues or country. Still, there are elements of all those in songs that paint pictures of empty train stations and nights of passing a jug of moonshine around. It’s the vocal harmonies that really set them apart, a three-headed juggernaut of Desirae Garcia (ukulele), Chela Lujan (banjo) and Inaiah Lujan (guitar).
“When their voices blend, it is nothing short of beautiful,” writes Bill Reed of The Colorado Springs Gazette. The sound is often moody and melancholy, but it is always deeply affecting. That sound is embroidered by the instrumental mastery of Mike Clark (harmonica, guitar and mandolin) and the standup bass foundation of Sean Fanning.
Flowmotion is The True Spokes with openers: Current Swell
Rock Seattle, WA Wednesday, March 7th – 8PM www.flowmotion.net $15 Cover Applegate Lodge Info/Tickets: 541-761-9394
Flowmotion is the True Spokes A letter from Flowmotion: “We’re writing to let you know that we’ve decided to change our band name. Although this seems sudden, it’s something that has been brewing for quite some time. The music the band is writing and recording has reached a point where the name Flowmotion is an unsuitable description for who the band is now. With a solidified line up and many members writing material, transitioning to a new band name allows us to evolve into whatever it is we want to become. This is by no means a letter to tell fans we no longer will be performing older Flowmotion material, or “the hits”. In many ways, the only thing changing is the name. We’re using a new name, a less descriptive one, to help us personally and artistically bridge the gap between past material and what’s destined to become. Since the name change decision, we’ve been mining old material with a renewed energy and it’s breathing a new life!”
Hidden beneath the bows of the Northwest evergreens is found Flowmotion, one of Seattle’s most distinctly diverse rock bands. This is an act that fails to fall into an easily packaged genre, succeeds in defying stereotypes, and throws one hell of a party no matter what city, town or festival the five-piece band happens to land in.
Flowmotion is a name well known in the Seattle live music scene and becoming increasingly familiar up and down the West Coast, yet largely unheard of throughout much of the country. The band has managed to remain in the “best-kept-secret” vault of the live music scene, all the while honing a live show that often exceeds the size of the stage they might find themselves performing on. A Flowmotion show is a swooping ride through the fingers of rock fueled solely on the expert musicianship of its five parts, producing a sound that’s unmistakably huge.
It’s been a steady climb for Flowmotion over the past decade, but it seems like the Northwest is going to have to give up its secret and let everyone in on what Flowmotion brings to the table – and the dance floor.
Current Swell Acoustic
Rock/ Blues / Reggae Victoria, BC, Canada www.currentswell.com
Oh, Canada. Known for its maple syrup, ice hockey, lumberjacks and surf. OK, Canada isn’t exactly known for its surf, but it does have surf—the best of which can be found around Vancouver Island off the coast of British Columbia, the country’s westernmost province.
Hailing from this wintry isle—and immersed in its burgeoning surf scene—is the emerging indie rock band Current Swell. Their solid songcraft has been making waves up north and in the five short years since their formation, they’ve produced three studio albums, opened for the likes of The Beach Boys, Xavier Rudd and The Beautiful Girls, and have gigged at venues like the Ottawa Blues Festival and 2010 Winter Olympics.
Floater Acoustic
Rock Portland, OR Sunday, March 18th – 8PM www.Floater.com $20 Cover Applegate Lodge Info/Tickets: 541-761-9394
Floater, from Portland, Oregon, has received two preliminary Grammy nominations, toured the USA and Canada, and recently released “Wake.”
With intense and unforgettable live performances, Floater continues to sell out some of the largest concert halls across the west. Both electric and acoustic performances have swollen their concert attendance over the past several years.
Their fan base has grown over the years to a fever pitch and Floater fans are legendary for their dedication.
Skerik and the Bandalabras
Soul/Funk Seattle, WA Wednesday, March 21st – 8PM $10 Cover Applegate Lodge Info/Tickets: 541-761-9394
Skerik is an American saxophonist from Seattle, Washington. Performing on the tenor and baritone saxophone, often with electronics and loops, Skerik is a pioneer in a playing style that has been dubbed saxophonics. He is a founding member of Critters Buggin, Garage a Trois and Skerik’s Syncopated Taint Septet. He is also an original member of both Les Claypool’s Fancy Band and Frog Brigade and has toured with and played with numerous others in a variety of genres.
