New Music at Willamette Presents Free Winter Concert
January 28, 2008 -- Salem
Featuring violinist Rolf Schulte and pianist Stephen Gosling. The
performance features the music of Elliott Carter, recognized as one
of the primary innovators of 20th-century music. The concert also
includes a work by Conlon Nancarrow, who focused much of his energy
on writing music for the player piano. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Willamette University - Hudson Hall, 900 State St. , Salem, OR
97301, (503) 435-1393 or (773) 727-2473,
http://www.willamette.edu/cla/music
Oregon Symphony
Pops
January 29, 2008 -- Salem
Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin, Judy
Garland were the greatest singers of the ‘40s and ‘50s and they all
had one thing in common: hit charts by Nelson Riddle. The symphony
pays tribute to Riddle’s elegant and easy charm, with songs like
“I’ve Got You Under My Skin”, “Unforgettable”, “S’Wonderful” and
“Get Happy”. Tickets $26-$54. 8 p.m. Willamette University - Smith
Auditorium, 900 State St., Salem, OR 97301, (503) 364-0149
(information), (800) 992-8499 (tickets)
Tray Michaels in Concert
February 1, 2008 -- Salem
Contemporary Christian rock/pop artist Tray Michaels is making waves
in the Contemporary Christian music genre with albums like "Take All
of Me" and "Run." $5 in advance/$7 at the door 7-9 p.m.
Salem Public Library
- Loucks Auditorium, 585 Liberty St. SE, Salem, OR 97301, (503)
588-6062
Weekend Live Music at Alessandro's
February 1-2, 2008 -- Salem
Bill Hughes Jazz Duo on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. Improvisational
Classical Piano by Jeremy Crofoot on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. Free
admission. Alessandro's Ristorante and Galleria, 120
Commercial St. NE, Salem, OR 97301, (503) 370-9951
HillStomp & Sassprilla
February 2, 2008 -- Silverton
HILLSTOMP is infamous for digging through the dumps and forgotten
backwoods of American music, recycling traditional elements into a
refreshing and distinctive brand of do-it-yourself hill country
blues stomp. $8 cover charge. 9 p.m. Mac's Place, 201 N Water St.,
Silverton, OR 97381, (503) 873-2441
Salem Big Band
Performance
February 4, 2008 -- Keizer
The Salem Big Band plays your swing and jazz favorites from the big
band era. Featuring vocalist Christie Jungling. Free performances
the first Monday of each month. 7-9 p.m. St. Edwards Catholic
Church, 5303 River Rd. N, Keizer, OR 97303, 503 585 1400
David Samuel Project
February 5, 2008 -- Silverton
A fusion of guitar-edged pop/rock, soaring melodies and
improvisational progression, The David Samuel Project strives to
provide listeners with music that is as unique and original as it is
entertaining. Free admission. 8 p.m. The Wooden Nickel
1610 Pine St., Silverton, OR 97381, (503) 873-9979 ext. 28
OregonSymphony
Association in Salem-Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 2
February 5, 2008 -- Salem
Salem favorite Kirill Gerstein plays Beethoven, music that's serious
and tuneful. Also performed, will be Adams' Chamber Symphony and
Schumann's Symphony No. 4 in D minor. Schumann's music blurs the
boundaries of traditional symphonic form. And there's also fun, with
a quirky Adams piece inspired in part by TV cartoons. $25-$43,
student ticket prices available. 8 p.m. Willamette University -
Smith Auditorium, 900 State St., Salem, OR 97301, (503) 364-0149
Etouffee Band Featuring Kelly Thibodeaux
February 5, 2008 -- Silverton
Led by the fiddler Mr. Kelly Thibodeaux of Baton Rouge, Louisiana,
Etouffee combines red hot fiddle, shufflin' rhythm and blues, and
kickin' Southern rock to create an exciting new sound known as Swamp
Rock. Free admission. 8 p.m. Mac's Place, 201 N Water St.,
Silverton, OR 97381, (503) 873-2441
Weekend Live Music at Alessandro's
February 8-9, 2008 -- Salem
Bill Hughes Jazz Duo on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. Improvisational
Classical Piano by Jeremy Crofoot on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. Free
admission. Alessandro's Ristorante and Galleria, 120
Commercial St. NE, Salem, OR 97301, (503) 370-9951
Jim Mesi
February 9, 2008 -- Silverton
Portland native Mesi got his start in Brown Sugar, one of the two
leaders of Portland's thriving 1970's blues scene (the other was
Sleazy Pieces). $5 cover charge. 9 p.m. Mac's Place, 201 N Water
St., Silverton, OR 97381, (503) 873-2441
Weekend Live Music at Alessandro's
February 15-16, 2008 -- Salem
Bill Hughes Jazz Duo on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. Improvisational
Classical Piano by Jeremy Crofoot on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. Free
admission. Alessandro's Ristorante and Galleria, 120
Commercial St. NE, Salem, OR 97301, (503) 370-9951
Bad Motor Scooter
February 16, 2008 -- Silverton
Classic Rock'n'Roll 50s to the 90s with and emphasis on Americana
such as ZZ Top, SRV, Bob Seger, Tom Petty, Eagles, Doobies, etc. You
come to see us to dance and party the night away. $5 cover charge. 9
p.m. Mac's Place , 201 N Water St., Silverton, OR 97381, (503)
873-2441
"Gift of Music” Family Concert
February 17, 2008 -- Salem
"Tubby the Tuba”; also featuring the winners of the SCO’s Connie
Fritz Memorial Concerto Competition and the Willamette University
Solo and Aria competition, SCO will also perform Bach’s concerto for
two violins, featuring Kathie McLin and Julie Bates. Adults $10;
students $5 (Festival seating). 2-4 p.m.
Salem Chamber
Orchestra, Hudson Hall, Willamette University, 900
State Street, Salem, OR 97301, (503) 480-1128
Oregon Symphony
Association in Salem-Liszt Piano Concerto No. 2
February 19, 2008 -- Salem
Salem-Liszt Piano Concerto No. 2 featuring Arnaldo Cohen on piano.
Also performed will be Copland, Barber, Bizet and Liszt's Les
Preludes. All these pieces are music you'll remember: Liszt for his
grandeur, Copland for his nobility and Bizet because he's so
playful. But the Barber work is a special gem; a nostalgic visit to
the dance floors of long ago. $25-$43, student ticket prices
available. 8 p.m. Willamette University - Smith Auditorium, 900
State St., Salem, OR 97301, (503) 364-0149
Historic
Elsinore Theatre Presents - Gaelic Storm
February 21, 2008 -- Salem
Back by Popular Request! Enjoy the contemporary Celtic sounds of
Gaelic Storm with their dynamic stage show featuring rousing, upbeat
vocals, wild energetic dance tunes, haunting Celtic Ballads and
infectious madcap humor. Admission charged. 7:30 p.m. Elsinore
Theatre, 170 High St. SE, Salem, OR 97301, (503) 375-3574
Weekend Live Music at Alessandro's
February 22-23, 2008 -- Salem
Bill Hughes Jazz Duo on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. Improvisational
Classical Piano by Jeremy Crofoot on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. Free
admission. Alessandro's Ristorante and Galleria, 120
Commercial St. NE, Salem, OR 97301, (503) 370-9951
Joe McMurrian Quartet
February 23, 2008 -- Silverton
The music of the Joe McMurrian Quartet has progressive Blues and
Roots based sensibilities with vivid insightful contemporary
lyricism and stirring edge of your seat performances like no other.
$5 cover charge. 9 p.m. Mac's Place,
201 N Water St. Silverton, OR 97381, (503) 873-2441
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