GOBLE WARMING
By M. Sebenoler
Goble Warming is celebrating it's third annual event, Saturday, Aug.
17 this year in Goble, Oregon. Like the previous two parties, it promises
to be exceptionally fun this year.
Goble is located on Highway 30 between St. Helens and Rainier, yards
off the Columbia River. There's only three businesses; don't dare sneeze
or you're likely to miss it. The Goble Tavern is owned by musician Jerry
Modin and wife Sindee, and has a capacity of about 85 when a band is
performing.
Modin has carefully decorated the bar with music paraphernalia of all
sorts, one-of-a kind gadgetries and eclectic odds and ends that gives
one the perspective of an antique dealer's party room (which isn't far
from the truth). The tavern serves as a meeting place for several hundred
residents who live up in the hills, although the attraction of the legendary
tavern draws people from all over the country any given night.
Willie Nelson was a teen-ager in Goble; his mother used to bartend at
the tavern. Hank Williams did a one-night stand there in the late '40s.
Admission to Goble Warming is, as always, free. The stage is set up
in the large parking lot near a grounded yacht once owned by Perry Como.
Sound will once again be provided by the talented Ray Ryder of Wave
Studios (located on the riverfront in Goble) and the music will begin
around noon.
There is a beer garden for the adults and great visibility of the stage
for both age groups. Incredible food and barbeque will be supplied this
year by Kathy and Dave of Kathy's Kitchen in Rainier, probably the most
popular little restaurant in town.
The performers this year, like every year, play regularly at the Goble
Tavern and at press time there were at least 10 acts slated, with probably
an addition or two, and a surprise or three.
Goble Tavern house band, The Blind Rootin' Hogs, will headline and
probably play more than one slot. The Bluegreese Band, fronted by Guy
Live and Miz Mary and featuring tavern owner Modin and bartender Lenny
Pitts is a local favorite, very unpredictable and loads of fun. Last
year, the River Ratz and Sandy Soyle teamed up for an outrageous hour
of blues, soul and rock that blew the crowd away, and both acts are
back this year separately, and there might be some jammin'. Sandy Soyle
has a dynamite voice and wows any crowd and the River Ratz hard-driving
blues-rock should really get the party jumpin'.
The Wags have become a permanent fixture here in the northwest, performing
all around the Portland metro area and beyond, (like Goble), and this
tight unit of players with their 1930s bluegrass and jazz repertoire
never fails to captivate the audience.
Both Daydream Road and Rebel Rose are duos backed by pre-recorded rhythm
tracks (themselves) and are also very popular. Lowell John Mitchell,
front man for the eccentric group Heavy Petting Zoo, will be there with
some sort of ensemble, performing madcap musical stylings along with
rocking blues by Robert Thompson and the Blues Operators, formerly known
as Code Blue. The irrepressible Johnny Ward and Muddy Award winners
Kinzel and Hyde are also strong possibilities at press time. There will
also be music inside the tavern after the outdoor show shuts down around
10 p.m.
There are several camp areas available next to the site, first come,
first served. Also, there's a tractor show and prizes will be awarded
for a tractor driven farthest to the festival, oldest tractor and other
categories. There really were some cool tractors last year.
The music starts early, so come early for best parking. Bring the family
out Saturday, Aug. 17 to Goble Warming for some great food and music,
fun in the sun and free admission. It's going to be a blast!
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