Owner
Didier Sudre, straight from France, offers an authentic feel of
Europe to a wide clientele.
Country
songbird brings sunshine to
listeners
at park & NW area venues
Carrie Cunningham & The Six Shooter Six
(Photos by Kim Taylor)
Overcast with a chance of Honey! Carrie Cunningham and her Six Shooters continued their summer-long concert tour on Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Port of Camas/Washougal Park, nestled along the banks of the Columbia River. Despite the ever-changing weather conditions. Cunningham’s pure country vocals brought sunshine to all who attended.
Carrie Cunningham
(Photos by Kim Taylor)
The set list included tear-jerkin’, rip-roaring lyrics and powerful performances by each band member, reminding the loyal fans and all newcomers, this is country music on a mission, destined for Nashville and beyond. Cunningham’s music is getting airplay and winning radio listeners all over the world, breaking chart listings with class and charm.
Original, authentic and bold, the band performed original and classic hits, including Bond of Love, Huntin’ Season, The Single Life, Suds on the Line, Come on and Wake Me, Don’t Make Me Want You and Bear Creek.
The Professor” Tim Rooney and “57” Kenny Heinz competed for audience participation, while performing hot guitar licks. There’s something about a wireless mike and Heinz’ ability to work the crowd, shake hands and wink at all the pretty ladies. He kept the vote in his corner for most of the performance. Read More
The
Great Hall serves finest
cuisine
& acoustic live music
At the corner of S.W. Broadway and Columbia Streets in Portland, there is a wide set of steps that lead up to one of the area’s newest and best venues for both acoustic live music and food: The Great Hall Restaurant.
Joel Jackson w/Pulled Pork Sandwich
(Photo by Eric Tworivers)
Owner Joel Jackson is a talented musician and food-service manager who is involved with high-end restaurant management for more than two decades. In this venture, he has applied the ideas and lessons learned to create an atmosphere that is warm, yet bright and friendly. He sees that every customer’s need is satisfied.
Jackson boasts an accomplished team in the kitchen; Chef Alex Baccarat oversees the menu and the daily workings of all the terrific food; and pastry chef Chris Krady (also an accomplished musician) adds to the menu with incredible baked goods that must be tasted to be believed.
The menu was initially designed around the tools available in the kitchen when Jackson took over the space. The result is no fried or deep-fried foods. Read More
Jewelia’s
II VIP Lounge
New
venue brings R&B to east county
In 1976, Michelle Campbell’s mom and dad purchased Portland’s Cotton Club and opened it under the name Jewelia’s Family Restaurant and Lounge. A few months ago, Campbell and her mother Jewelia purchased a lounge in College Square, at 2812 N.E. Hogan Dr. and Stark St., in Gresham.
The Campbells at Jewelia's II VIP Lounge
(Photo by Steve Rodin)
After a fairly extensive remodel, they opened Jewelia’s II VIP Lounge on Aug. 1. Walk in the door and you’ll be greeted with a friendly smile and some kind words. That’s only the beginning. There’s a full service bar, a kitchen and a lounge that features seating for over 110 people, with ample space for dancing.
Once their Oregon Lottery license is approved, the video poker machines will be placed in yet another room in the rear. Plans to decorate that room like a typical Las Vegas slot room are in the works. As you enter, you’ll find a couple of small rooms with lush chairs for sitting and talking.
Currently, Jewelia’s II is open Wednesday through Saturday at 4 p.m. just in time for happy hour, until 8 p.m., with well drinks at $2 and domestic beer at $1.50. Wednesday evenings are always ladies night. On Thursdays and Fridays, Jimmy the Karaoke Dude fills the house with Karaoke stars and rocks the hall. Look for hours to expand in the near future with lunch offerings. Read More
The
Rolling Tones
Band
emulates Stones’ music & artists in tribute
The Rolling Stones are a band that anyone can study, regardless of what century you’re in. Their works are fixed on long-playing records (both monaural and stereophonic), magnetic media such as cassette tapes, CDs (compact discs) and DVDs (digital video discs). No mechanical device can compare with attendance at a live performance, but if it’s properly backed up on various recording media, you will never lose their music and style.
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Andy "Mick" Madson
(Photo by KT)
The tunes, composed or otherwise made famous by The Rolling Stones, are fixed also in the memories of anyone who heard them enough. Mick Jagger is recognizable as a rock icon, as well as a singer who connects well with his audiences. Once his performance grabs you, you never get loose.
The Rolling Tones Band emulates not only the sights and sounds of Jagger’s act, but the individual musicians as well. It is described as a “tribute” band, performing the tunes and re-creating the style of the Rolling Stones.
The band is managed and led by Andy Madson, who keeps close watch on every detail of the presentation to deliver the sounds and sights of the band with authenticity and class. The artwork displayed at a Rolling Tones concert includes the indelible image of the big red lips from the cover of the album Rim Shot. Read More
