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Volume XXVI Number 12
June 29, 2018
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Free concerts in the park at Boardman and Irrigon continues in July The singing duo 98% Angels will perform for the FREE Music in the Parks outdoor summer concert series on July 2nd at the Irrigon Marina Park, located off Highway
98% Angels 730 in Irrigon. 98% Angels, otherwise known as Marie Rose and Renate Meakins, first met and began singing together in 1998 in the Blue Jazz Choir Ensemble while at-
Los Potrillos de Nayarit tending Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton, Oregon. Since then, the duo has performed in shows around the area such as the Irrigon Watermelon Festival,
Umatilla Landing Days, the Hermiston Variety Show, and the Amboy Territorial Days. The ladies also volunteer their time singing in local assisted living homes. The style of music they perform ranges from 1930’s standards, Big Band Swing music, hits of the 50’s and the 60’s, and popular Contemporary and Country tunes. The band Los Potrillos de Nayarit will perform on July 9th at the Boardman Marina Park, located off of N. Main Street on Marine Drive. This band is a local Norteno (Spanish country) band from Hermiston, OR. Los Potrillos de Nayarit is made up of four members and consists of an accordion, bass, 12 string guitar and drums. They have been playing music at various events for over six years. Their music consists of ballads, true legends and stories from the past both semi slowpaced rhythm and cumbias which are a semi-fast paced rhythm. They are excited and delighted to play for Music in the Parks for the first time. Hola nosotros somos “Los Potrillos de Nayarit” y estaremos tocando en el Parke Marina el 9 de Julio. e s s t a n cordialmente invitados y esperamos verlos alli Julio 9. On July 16th at the Irrigon Marina Park, Cruise Control will perform. 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
Pacific Northwest performs her own style with country covers from yesterday and today. She also writes
Cruise Control 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 very versatile and many times will take requests from the era they cover. The MissyG Band will perform July 23th at Boardman Marina Park. Singer/Songwriter MissyG from the
The MissyG Band
Irrigon Marina Park. The Buttercreek Boys feature Lou Reeves, guitar; Winn Weston, guitar; Curt Claughon, stand-up bass; Rusty Roe, saxophone; and Jim Simpson, banjo and harmonica. In addition, several of the musicians share in the vocals. They also invite the crowd to sing along, if the music moves them. The Buttercreek Boys can be seen performing regularly in the Hermiston community. Alternating between Boardman and Irrigon Marina Parks. The concerts are free to the public and begin at 7 p.m. on Monday nights. The 2018 concert series runs through August 13th. Visitors are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Concessions will be
Buttercreek Boys and performs her own country originals and is now working on her 3rd CD ‘The Warrior In Us All’. For the past 9 years, the MissyG Band has performed at family-friendly venues all over the Pacific Northwest including fairs, festivals, weddings, and benefits. Hermiston band, The Buttercreek Boys are scheduled to perform on July 30 th at the
available for purchase at the Boardman events, courtesy of the Boardman Little League. 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 Jackie at 541-720-1289.