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Volume XXVI Number 1 August 4, 2017 FREE MONTHLY PUBLICATION
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FREE concert series in Boardman and Irrigon continues in August Blue Mountain Spanish Sound will perform for the FREE Music in the Parks outdoor summer concert series on August 7 th at the Boardman Marina Park, located off N. Main Street on Marine Drive. Blue Mountain Spanish Sound is an acoustic guitar duo comprised of Jesse Campos and Lance Smith. Two of the most popular performers in the Walla Walla Valley, they play all-original classical guitar music with Latin influences and have released two albums. Jason Valentine, of Good Morning Northwest, KVEW ABC TV, says they are the “Fastest fingers in the Northwest”. Blue Mountain Spanish Sound has a NEW CD released December 27th called “DIMENSIONS” with 15 new songs. Tri Cities area band Cruise
Control will perform on August 14th at the Irrigon Marina Park, located off Highway 730 in Irrigon. Cruise Control is a 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s cover band that plays Rock, Pop, and Country Rock music. Together with their unique blend of voices, they play everything from the hard drivin’ rock and roll to the softer melodies that bring back the memories of special occasions and invite the listener to reminisce over experiences that used to be so clear. Feel free to tap your toe, dance, or just sing along, whichever makes you happy. From time to time the band provides an open mic for people in the audience to display their talents or fulfill their dream of singing with a rock band. The band is versatile and many times will take requests from the era they cover.
The Music in the Parks outdoor summer concert series is held each summer alternating between Boardman and Irrigon Marina Parks. The concerts are free to the public and begin at 7 p.m. on Monday nights. The 2017 concert series runs through August 14th. Visitors are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Concessions will be available for purchase at the event, courtesy of Judy’s Chuck Wagon. The series is funded by the Morrow County Unified Recreation District and Portland General Electric and sponsored by the North Morrow Community Foundation. In the event of inclement weather, Boardman performances will be held at the SAGE Center and Irrigon performances will be held at the Irrigon Senior Center. For more information about the Music in the Parks concert series, contact Tami at 541-571-0844. Blue Mountain Spanish Sound is an acoustic guitar duo comprised of Jesse Campos and Lance Smith.
Cruise Control is a 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s cover band that plays Rock, Pop, and Country Rock music. They will be performing August 14th at the Irrigon Marina Park.