tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18072065Mon, 21 May 2012 06:25:49 +0000causesportraitMusic Beathttp://corvallismusicbeat.birdwellmusic.com/noreply@blogger.com (Rob Birdwell)Blogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18072065.post-329694225994824309Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:44:00 +00002012-03-15T18:44:16.726-07:00CORVALLIS -- Touring New Yorker Daryl Shawn pops into Fireworks in Corvallis as part of a solo tour taken entirely by train. Expect a set full of intelligent lyrics and a dose of guitar acrobatics. An alumnus of Berklee College of Music who went on to develop his craft during five years in Oaxaca, Mexico, Daryl Shawn combines his taste for unusual chords with the guitar-thumping techniques of http://corvallismusicbeat.birdwellmusic.com/2012/03/daryl-shawn-pops-into-fireworks-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob Birdwell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18072065.post-1187573894809351650Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:10:00 +00002011-04-27T20:10:44.046-07:00causesCORVALLIS -- RiverRocks will play a concert to raise much-needed funds for The Arts Center, on Sat., April 30th, 7 - 9 pm, at The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison St. We are excited to play in this beautiful space, and to help raise money for the center of arts in our community.   Art saves lives; it is the essential link to sanity and to engagement with society for a percentage of people who http://corvallismusicbeat.birdwellmusic.com/2011/04/riverrocks-at-arts-center-in-corvallis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob Birdwell)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18072065.post-3057548543099552340Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:04:00 +00002010-02-24T13:06:12.492-08:00CORVALLIS -- I (Hasina) am happy to announce a singing workshop with vocal duo Æ, on tour from Brooklyn. Æ is Aurelia Lucy Shrenker and Eva Salina Primack, both vibrant young American singers steeped in the musical traditions of Caucasus Georgia, the American Appalachians, and the Balkans, respectively. Each has performed and taught singing in the United States and internationally, drawing rave http://corvallismusicbeat.birdwellmusic.com/2010/02/balkan-and-georgian-vocal-workshop-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob Birdwell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18072065.post-1480625337890122476Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:17:00 +00002010-02-22T23:25:43.183-08:00Benton County Skateboarding Alliance Inc. (BCSA) to have 3rd Annual Fundraiser: “BCSA Art and Music 2010” at Vue (former Strega restaurant) in Corvallis  Saturday evening, March 13th 6PM to 11PM, at Vue, 517 SW 2nd St. Corvallis, Oregon. Art Show and silent auction, raffle, and live music. This year's music: The show opens with acoustic musician Michael Balok. Ben Rice Band They Won’t Stay http://corvallismusicbeat.birdwellmusic.com/2010/02/bcsa-art-and-music-2010-march-13-6pm-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob Birdwell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18072065.post-1615625373934875042Fri, 15 May 2009 21:45:00 +00002009-05-17T10:25:07.286-07:00The 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 joininghttp://corvallismusicbeat.birdwellmusic.com/2009/05/sprague-jazz-ensemble-concert-may-19.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob Birdwell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18072065.post-3890601763680110376Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:30:00 +00002009-03-08T09:32:15.102-07:00CORVALLIS -- 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 http://corvallismusicbeat.birdwellmusic.com/2009/03/benton-county-skateboarding-alliance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob Birdwell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18072065.post-1402830023497675934Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:36:00 +00002009-01-04T14:37:34.291-08:00CORVALLIS -- 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 furtherhttp://corvallismusicbeat.birdwellmusic.com/2009/01/call-for-art-bcsa-2nd-annual-art-music.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob Birdwell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18072065.post-8425379520904589258Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:11:00 +00002008-12-28T17:31:56.890-08:00SALEM -- first call session Trumpeter Wayne Bergeron is the featured guest artist performing with the Sprague High School Jazz Band.Date: Friday, May 16thTime: 7:30 pmPlace: Elsinore Theatre, Salem, ORTickets: $15 at the box office or onlineClick here for more information!You don't want to miss this!"...hear the jaw-dropping brilliance of Wayne!"Click for an Audio Samplehttp://corvallismusicbeat.birdwellmusic.com/2008/03/wayne-bergeron-with-sprague-hs-jazz.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob Birdwell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18072065.post-598896183746365155Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:26:00 +00002008-03-01T23:54:59.784-08:00The BCSA Art & Music BenefitSaturday Evening, March 8, 2008Odd Fellows hall, 223 SW 2nd 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: http://corvallismusicbeat.birdwellmusic.com/2008/03/bcsa-art-music-benefit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob Birdwell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18072065.post-5879086793087782547Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:33:00 +00002007-08-27T21:41:42.535-07:00portraitCORVALLIS -- 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:Shameless (Birdwell)Aerostar (http://corvallismusicbeat.birdwellmusic.com/2007/08/rob-birdwells-latest-cd-portrait.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob Birdwell)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18072065.post-116607525291810250Thu, 14 Dec 2006 05:38:00 +00002006-12-13T21:47:32.953-08:00CORVALLIS -- 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 Birdwellhttp://corvallismusicbeat.birdwellmusic.com/2006/12/xtet-live-at-bombs-away-thursday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob Birdwell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18072065.post-113096507884678133Wed, 02 Nov 2005 20:43:00 +00002006-07-14T12:46:04.633-07:00CORVALLIS -- the XTET, featuring John Bliss (Guitar), Rob Birdwell (Trumpet/Flugelhorn), Mike Rhodes (Bass), and The Viking (Drums), performed their Jazz originals and standards at Bombs Away Cafe Thursday, November 3, 2005. Jazz is about inventing on the spot, taking risks, making something new out of a tune that's been around a long time or a new one making a debut. Jazz is about spontaneity, http://corvallismusicbeat.birdwellmusic.com/2005/11/xtet-moments-at-bombs-away.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob Birdwell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18072065.post-113096416425787307Wed, 02 Nov 2005 20:37:00 +00002006-07-26T01:45:59.876-07:00CORVALLIS -- The Hill Top Big Band performed two swingin' sets of Jazz at the Old World Deli on Friday, November 4, 7:30 - 9:30 PM.The Hill Top Big Band, lead by Mike Huntington, performs throughout the area several times a year. Their repertoire draws from a vast collection of classic and modern Jazz tunes. You can hear the Hill Top Big Band every first Friday of the month at the Old World Delihttp://corvallismusicbeat.birdwellmusic.com/2005/11/hill-top-big-band-at-old-world-deli.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob Birdwell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18072065.post-113009401515574824Sun, 23 Oct 2005 18:25:00 +00002006-07-14T12:37:52.963-07:00CORVALLIS -- The relentless XTET with John Bliss (Guitar), Rob Birdwell (Trumpet/Flugelhorn), Steve Willis (Bass), The Viking (Drums), performed three sets of Jazz at Sahalie Wine Cellars on Saturday, October 22, 2005. Located near the new downtown Corvallis fish market, Sahalie's offers a wonderful atmosphere and is a fantastic venue to relax and enjoy great wine, food, and music!The video, http://corvallismusicbeat.birdwellmusic.com/2005/10/xtet-live-at-sahalie-wine-cellars.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob Birdwell)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18072065.post-113002596596604968Sun, 23 Oct 2005 00:04:00 +00002006-07-14T12:38:53.930-07:00Wanna be a Beatnik? (A Corvallis Art Beat contributor that is) - if so, read on!Are you local to Corvallis, Albany, Eugene, Salem are or have some connection with the local Corvallis, Oregon arts scene? Are you active in the arts (Art, Music, Dance, Theatre, Literature or some related field) and able to contribute a few posts per month on what's going on not only with your own art but work that http://corvallismusicbeat.birdwellmusic.com/2005/10/contribute-to-music-beat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob Birdwell)0