Music On Tap

Volume 36 Number 9

ALIBI

4024 N Interstate Ave

503/287-5335

Sun-Tues Karaoke w/ KJ Andreas Gibson

Wed-Sat Karaoke

AMBASSADOR

4744 NE Sandy

503/239-0100

Tues-Mon Karaoke

Dec 31 NYE Party

ANDREA’S CHA CHA CLUB

832 SE Grand Ave

503/230-1166

Wed Ladies Night w/Salsa Music

BILLY’S BAR

13095 SW Canyon Rd, Beaverton

971-228-8246

Tues Andy Harrison

Wed Karaoke

Fri Jazz Trio

Sat Various Artists

Dec 21 End-of-the-World Apocalypse Party w/Live Music

CANDLELIGHT RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

7334 NE Glisan

503/253-9738

Thurs-Sat Karaoke

Thurs Karaoke contest

Nov 29 Karaoke Contest Finals

THE CHOPSTICKS

7601 E Mill Plain Blvd,

Vancouver, WA

360/693-3090

Wed (8-12), Fri-Sat Randy Burt

Dec 16 Christmas Party w/Randy Burt, 6

Dec 31 NYE Party w/Randy Burt

CHOPSTICKS III

535 NE Columbia

503/283-3900

Tues-Mon Karaoke

Dec 31 NYE Party

CHOPSTICKS STARGATE

2651 E Burnside

503/234-6171

Tues-Mon Karaoke

Dec 31 NYE Party

CORNER SALOON

2509 SW Borland Rd, Tualatin

503/638-2523

Nov 23-24 Junkyard Dogs

30-Dec 1 Party of Four

7-8 Mike Branch Band

14-15 Stepchild

21-22 Hip Waiters

28-29 Junkyard Dogs

505 TAVERN

505 Main St, Oregon City

503/655-4321

Wed & Sat Karaoke w/Sal

Nov 23 Countrywide

30 Deep Blue Soul Review

Dec 7 Inferno of Joy (SF)

14 Countrywide

21 Low Front

28 Deep Blue Soul Review

31 NYE Party

GRAPEVINE RESTAURANT

& BAR

11525 SW Barnes Rd, Beaverton

503/597-0300

Tues-Wed, Fri Dance Classes & Dancing w/DJ or Live Music

Fri Karaoke

Nov 21 2nd-Year Anniversary Party w/Music

ot Property

23 Kode Bluuz

30 Return Flight

HALIBUT’S

2525 NE Alberta

503/808-9601

Thurs Terry Robb

Nov 23 Norman Sylvester

24 Cool Breeze

30 Big Monti

Dec 1 AC Porter

7 Lisa Mann

8 Lloyd Allen

14 Robbie Laws

15 Jim Mesi

21 Linda Hornbuckle

22 Nafasaria w/Janice Scroggins

28 Norman Sylvester

29 Lloyd Jones

31 NYE Party w/Jim Wallace & the House Cats, 9-12:30

HING’S HAPPY LOUNGE

517 Main St, Oregon City

Nov 30-Dec 1 Hip Waiters

Dec 7-8 Thrill Ride

14-15 Junkyard Dogs

21-22 Countrywide

28-29 Mike Branch

31 NYE Party w/Mike Branch

JOLLIES

17701 Union Rd, Ridgefield, WA

360/573-3141

Nov 23-24 Blue Light

30-Dec 1 Bad Motor Scooter

7-8 Countryside Ride

14-15 The Catillacs

21-22 Southern Breakdown

28-29 Blue Light

M&M LOUNGE

137 N Main, Gresham

503/665-2626

Thurs Albert Pomar, 7-11

Sun Jam w/Mike Beaver, 8-12

Nov 23-24 Bad Motor Scooter

30-Dec 1 Crush

7 Sonny Hess

8 Responsible Party

14 Mike Branch

15 Monkey Fist

21 As Is Band

22 Midlife Crisis

28-29 Megan James

31 NYE Party w/Megan James

O’CONNOR’S

7850 SW Capitol Hwy

503/244-1690

Nov 20 Linda Lee Michelet, 7-10

23 Jack McMahon Band, 8-11

24 John Bunzow Band, 8:30-11:30

25 Side Pocket, 7:30-10:30

27 Comedy Night, 7

29 Kathy James Quintet, 7

30 King Beta w/Fred Stickley, 8-11

Dec 1 Whistling Rufus, 8:30-11:30

2 Mary Flowers & Spud Siege, 7-9

7 Jack McMahon, 8-11

9 Sterno Kings, 7:30-10:30

11 Ron Stephens Band, 7-10

16 Countryside of Sunday, 7:30-10:30

18 Linda Lee Michelet Jazz Quartet, 7-10

21 Dave Friesen Christmas Concert, 8-10

23 Julie & the Boys, 7:30-10:30

27 Kathy James Quintet, 7:30-10:30

28 John Bunzow Band, 8:30-11:30

31 NYE w/Jack McMahon, 9-1

THE PINK FEATHER

14154 SE Division

503/761-2030

Fri Karaoke w/Scott Ogle, 9

Nov 24, Dec 8, 15, 22, 29 The Elvis Nagel Experience (Elvis Tribute), 9 / Karaoke w/Scott Ogle (following Elvis)

Nov 25, Dec 9, 23 The Emma Rose Kids Karaoke, 1-4 pm

THE SPRINGS (formerly Cascade Springs)

516 Chkalov Dr, Vancouver, WA

360/895-9589

Sun Karaoke, 8

Nov 23-24 Common Ground

30-Dec 1 Blue Light Band

7-8 Under Cover

14 Vicki Stevens & Sonny Hess Band

15 Blue Light

21-22 Vermin

28-29 Common Ground

31 NYE Party w/Common Ground

Notes On A Napkin

Notes On a Napkin November 19

I’m inspired & blessed! My friend & PE&D writer Jeff Shivers & I just came from an awe-inspiring Tom Booth concert at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. The church was filled with parishoners & more for a benefit for our music ministry there. What awesome music we heard. Tom’s music is heard & sung worldwide in all the Catholic churches through our own Oregon Catholic Press. Songs like You Gotta Serve Somebody, Cry the Gospel (written for the Pope!), Spirit of God, Slipping, Sacred Silence & Captured truly gladdened the hearts of the audience. At one point, our choir director Kathy lent her gorgeous vocals to the spirited Here I Am Lord (sung often at Mass), with the whole congregation raising their voices in song. Tom’s band is extraordinary & a perfect backdrop for his music. Newest member of the band, splendid guitarist/vocalist Ben Walther also performed a couple of his polished originals, Let Go & Make Your Home in Me. I’m listening

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Notes On a Napkin October 22

As Halloween approaches on Oct 31, it’s a reminder that All Saints Day is Nov 1;it’s good to know that we can pray for their intercession in all our life’s trials. And, most urgently, we pray that all people of faith will vote in the election to return our country to “one nation, under God, with liberty & justice for all.”

It was another gorgeous weekend at the coast recently as Jeff, BamBam & new friend Johanna Cowan joined me this time. Johanna rode with me on Thursday; PE writer & friend Jeff Shivers & darling dog BamBam joined us Friday night. Willapa Bay oysters, smoked salmon & a tasty spinach salad were on the menu, thoroughly enjoyed by all! We had fun showing Johanna all the beautiful sites on the peninsula & of course the beach & sunsets.

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Notes On a Napkin September 26

The sunshine still prevails & it’s a good thing since I’m having a new roof installed. Thank you Lord!

My latest trip to the beach at the Long Beach Peninsula was a gorgeous weekend with sunshine the whole time. Since my back was bothering me, I couldn’t do much except lounge & read a whole book called Gladys and Elvis, a very interesting story about Elvis & his mother. I did make it down to the beach one evening for the end-of-summer bonfire in Ocean Park, complete with s-mores. The sunset was awesome, God’s autograph on the day.

I was pleased to attend the last night of operation of the Galaxy, longtime Karaoke hotspot. Owner Sammy Foong invited me and many patrons to enjoy a buffet feast fit for a king & show off his plans for the new Trio Club to open in six months (See article & photos on page 5).

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Notes On a Napkin August 27

Praise the Lord for sunshine! Outdoor events are still on the forefront including trips to the beach.

My latest trek to the Long Beach Peninsula included a jaunt to Long Beach for the Jake the Alligator Man’s 75th Birthday Party. I missed the Bride of Jake contest, but arrived in time to see The Graceland Five, complete with an Elvis impersonator spoof. Songs included Warm Kentucky Rain, Viva Las Vegas, My Way and Don’t Be Cruel. Some of the ‘Brides’ were still hanging around in their mermaid’s outfits & makeup; they were quite a sight to behold. The winner posed on one of the vintage Cadillacs from the car show, not far from the outdoor stage.

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