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Apr
19
Sun
Ralph Penunuri, Folksinger @ Imagine Coffee
Apr 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Ralph PenunuriRalph Penunuri
Folksinger

 

Played in Marin County bands Fairfax Street Choir (Gospel Rock), Happy Valley (Progressive Folk); and in Corvallis, Oregon, played in Two Hits & a Ms. (Orig. Roots & Swing), Bon Ton Roulet (Cajun-Zydeco) and Inner Strength Gospel Quartet (Black Congregational style covers — Blind Boys of Alabama, Dixie Hummingbirds, etc…).

Played in front of thousands at UC Berkeley Amphitheater, San Francisco Cow Palace & Golden Gate Park Festivals. Played for just a handful too. Most memorable was SF Cow Palace with Fairfax Street Choir, opening for Crosby-Stills-Nash & Young.

Currently write, play, sit in with friends and host a monthly vocal jam in Corvallis, OR.

Hoolyeh International Folk Dancing (Israeli focus) @ First Congregational United Church of Christ
Apr 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

First and Third Sundays

The first Sunday of the month will be dedicated to Balkan dances and the third to Israeli.

Apr
20
Mon
International Folk Dance in Albany
Apr 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Apr
21
Tue
Celtic Jam @ Imagine Coffee - Live Arts
Apr 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Apr
24
Fri
Best Cellar @ Methodist Church
Apr 24 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

7:30 Jeff Hino
8:30 Dave Plaehn Dave Plaehn & Jeff Hino

Dave Plaehn and Jeff Hino are the Corvallis Blues Brothers, and tonight they each get independent billing for their solo acts, though I’ll bet there will be some duets involved.  Guests will include Deborah and Creighton Lindsay, Pete Kozak, and DeLynn Anderson.

Dave Plaehn & Jeff Hino have been performing their own distinct blend of acoustic blues, folk, and original material since 1990. Plaehn and Hino explore the uncluttered powerful interplay of blues harmonica, National steel guitar, and vocals in the tradition of the great country bluesmen like Robert Johnson, Elmore James, and Bukka White.

“It’s a nice reminder that not all the talented musicians in this state are based in the city at the terminus of the Willamette River. This is roots music at its finest played by craftsmen in the deepest sense. This is a duo that has a lot to say and the skills to back those voices, too.”

 Greg Johnson, President,
Cascades Blues Association


“Two talented blues musicians who offer a fresh and diverse array of original and traditional acoustic based compositions. Treat you ears to a real pleasing performance.”

 Rod Downing, President,
Washington Blues Society

Apr
25
Sat
Hoolyeh International Folkdance Workshop and Party @ Marys River Grange
Apr 25 @ 1:00 pm – 11:45 pm

Workshop  from 1pm to 4pm

Party  from 7pm to midnight

$10 admission to party includes workshop admission.

Apr
26
Sun
Song Circle at Kurt’s @ Kurt's House
Apr 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Apr
27
Mon
International Folk Dance in Albany
Apr 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Apr
28
Tue
Celtic Jam @ Imagine Coffee - Live Arts
Apr 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
May
1
Fri
Westwind Weekend @ Westwind Stewardship Group’s Camp Westwind
May 1 @ 6:00 pm – May 3 @ 2:00 pm

WestwindWestwind Weekend

of music and dance

A beautiful setting on the Oregon Coast.  A pristine, sheltered beach, tidepools galore, wildlife in the water, woods, and air, hikes that lead to superb vistas up and down the coast.  It’s a weekend at the beach, with music and friends old and new.  It’s always sunny at Westwind, AND it almost always rains.  Which is to say, any weather can happen.

A growing, family friendly community.  More than a fourth of those who attend the Westwind Weekend are young people.  Kids bring their friends.  They dig in the sand, play Frisbee, hike, play cards, dance, play music, drink hot cocoa, help out, hang out, and build lasting memories.

Non-stop music jams.  At any moment you’ll find swing favorites on the front porch, old-time in the shed, and Irish/contra tunes in the kitchen.  Some of the finest musicians in the Willamette Valley come to Westwind and are joined by folks just learning to play and everyone in between.

Contra dancing and more.  Friday and Saturday evenings feature the Westwind All Star Orchestra playing tunes, and dance programming that’s aimed at all ages and abilities. Expect family dances, contras and squares, and a set of Scandinavian favorites. Also find musicians jamming and swing or zydeco dancing underway outside the main hall.

Camper-led workshops.  Gumboot dancing, daisy chain squares, swing chords, beach talk, favorite folk songs: come with your special talent to share or learn something you’ve never heard of before. Sunday morning expect time for singing the gospel of our non-denominational love of community.

A Saturday camper concert. Enjoy listening to the crazy, creative, and sublime as your fellow campers perform, or put together your own high or low art performance and step up onto the whale bone stage.

Happy, hearty vegetarian food.  Beth Littlewolf has been our cook for 25+ years. She makes wonderful fare that brings us all together in the historic Wilson Lodge for family-style meals.  Meals at Westwind include snack Friday evening, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday, and early-wake up breakfast fare plus brunch on Sunday.

May
2
Sat
Contra: The Hat Band w/ Susan Petrick @ Gatton Hall / First Congregational Church
May 2 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

The Hat Band

Sue Gray – fiddle;
Syd Newell – fiddle;
Jon Neff – guitar
Portland regulars, the Hat Band brings traditional as well as innovative contra music.

Susan Petrick

By profession Susan Petrick is a cognitive psychologist. In contra dance circles, she has been teaching and calling for ten years and is a local treasure rapidly gaining national prominence. Her efficient guidance, expert pacing, and gracious manner make even complex dances accessible to all. Susan travels and calls throughout the country in addition to up and down the West Coast.

Beginners lesson starts at 7:30pm (experienced dancers welcome) dance starts at 8:00 p.m.

Each dance is taught.  No partner necessary (it’s traditional to dance each dance with a different partner).

*6:00 pm Potluck. Hosts: Jennifer Carlin & Duane Walrod, 1837 SW Roth St, Corvallis; Phone: 541-754-1336.  Directions from central Corvallis: Drive south on SW 4th St, take the ramp onto OR-34 W, also known as SW Philomath Blvd. Turn left at SW Brooklane Drive. Turn right at SW Knollbrook Ave. Turn left at Roth Street. 1837 SW Roth near the intersection with SW Long Ave, and on the left: the house sits back off the street. Park on the street then walk up the driveway. The house number is clearly marked on a section of fence next to the driveway.
Map:  https://tinyurl.com/27ptaxs

First and Third Saturdays of the month except July, August. Occasional special dances.

May
3
Sun
Vocal Improv jam @ Imagine Coffee - Live Arts
May 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Vocal Jam Circle @ Riverfront Park Maple Tree
May 3 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

First Sunday Vocal Jam Circle

Vocal improv singing for all skill levels and ages.

Hoolyeh International Folk Dancing (Balkan focus) @ First Congregational United Church of Christ
May 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

First and Third Sundays

The first Sunday of the month will be dedicated to Balkan dances and the third to Israeli.

May
4
Mon
Corvallis Guitar Society Meeting @ Odd Fellows Hall
May 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Corvallis Guitar Society

The goal of the Corvallis Guitar Society is to act as a catalyst to bring local guitarists out of the woodwork and provide an opportunity to perform and enjoy guitar music in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. The accent here is on participation and we hope people will want to participate in the open stage section also – no piece of music is too short or simple (though there is a five minute limit if we have a full sign-up sheet) and you are guaranteed a warm round of applause for showing us what you can do! We do have a limited number of open stage slots so be sure to sign up early at the front desk on the way in.

Our Mission

To promote classical and related guitar styles by providing a supportive performance environment for people of all ages and ability.

We seek to achieve this through a monthly meeting that provides an opportunity to discuss, listen to, and play solo guitar music including classical, flamenco, finger-style, jazz, as well as classical guitar ensemble styles.