Oktoberfest
Truth & Salvage Company
Foghorn Stringband
Warren Pash
Underscore Orkestra
SweetJuice
Ala Nar
Blackfoot Gypsies
The Lord's Own Choir
Those Darn Accordions
High Five Polka Band
Julie McCarl & Friends
- Edgefield |
- Sunday, September 26
- All day; music starts at 11 a.m. |
- Free |
- All ages (21 & over in the winery)
Come out for a wundervoll time as we celebrate Oktoberfest with brats, beer and bands. We have a day full of music, food and fun all lined up, so come load up on sausages with sauerkraut and oompah your day away!
Music Schedule:
Loading Dock:
11 a.m.: High Five Polka Band · Polka Time
1 p.m.: Those Darn Accordians · Rock 'n Roll Accordian
4:30 p.m.: The Blackfoot Gypsies · Vintage Alt. Country/Rock
7 p.m.: Truth & Salvage Co. · Genuine American Rock 'n' Roll
Little Red Shed:
1 p.m.: The Underscore Orkestra · Balkan Gypsy Jazz
3:30 p.m.: Sweetjuice · Americana Rock
5:30 p.m.: Ala Nar · World Music/Belly Dancing
7 p.m.: Foghorn Stringband · Old-time Strings
Winery (21 & over):
4:30 p.m.: Julie McCarl & Friends · World Folk
7 p.m.: Warren Pash - Legendary Singer/Songwriter
Roving the property:
3 p.m.: Joe Mishkin "The Balloon Guy," facepainters and stiltwalkers
6 p.m.: Lord's Own Choir · New-Wave Jug Band
About Truth & Salvage Company
The six musicians of Truth & Salvage Co. boast four lead singer/songwriters, each with a unique story to tell and voice to be heard. Together, they rise up from one common seed, and something bigger is made.
Originally hailing from Atlanta, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Tupelo and various cities throughout Ohio, each member has roots in a different past. It's from these diverse origins that a company of brothers has formed, ultimately connected by the shared bond we now know as Truth & Salvage. The result is genuine American rock ‘n' roll with a timeless sound and interwoven lyrical storytelling.
Prior to the conception of Truth & Salvage Co., the members had been involved in their own side projects that include bands like Scrappy Hamilton and Old Pike. In addition, they have all performed and collaborated with many other well-known and talented acts such as The Moldy Peaches, Ben Folds Five, Jack Johnson, and The Squirrel Nut Zippers; as well as members of My Morning Jacket and Rogue Wave.
A staggered exodus in 2005 brought all six musicians to Los Angeles, where they met at Hollywood's famous Hotel Café where vocalist/guitarist Tim Jones served as the venue's talent booker. First performing together during casual late night jam sessions, they quickly discovered their chemistry was undeniable. It was on that very stage that Truth & Salvage Co. was born.
The different paths that led each of them to this point engendered a remarkable range of sounds and styles. Their palette stretches from rock to country to alternative. The 12 songs on this self-titled debut provide us with a perfect balance of four-part harmonies and precise instrumentals, combining their own playful wit with thoughtful and enduring themes.
"From not having a clue of what will happen tomorrow, and not being concerned with that in the slightest," says singer Scott Kinnebrew, the band agrees that the album pulls inspiration from every last aspect of their past sixteen years of trying to "live the dream."
It was, in fact, "the sincerity of their song writing and passionate performance" that attracted The Black Crowes' frontman Chris Robinson to produce their debut album. With Robinson, the members of Truth & Salvage Co. were pushed out of their comfort zone, transforming great songs into pure brilliance. "The man [Robinson] has got a story for every occasion and can spin some incredible yarn," says Kinnebrew. Much like Robinson, this band is full of storytelling that is inextricably linked to the music.
The songs range from the celebratory "Hail Hail" to melancholy "Old Piano" to the wistful closure of "101." This is thoughtful songwriting at its highest level - it is music that could only happen in America much like a great songbook. And it's certainly a testament to their musicianship that a band of six can truly express the shared message of love, strength, and hope. The final track on the album "Pure Mountain Angel" -- which also closes their shows and consistently elicits standing ovations -- is the song that best describes this message, or mission, as they call it: "[It is] our stand, our take on life... it tells the tales of all six of us and reminds us that, though we are blessed with fortune, this life is as serious as a heart attack," says singer Walker.
One thing that is certain is that this band has taken their time and crafted an album that speaks of the truth, yet flows like a greatest hits. "Choosing the songs we want to perform requires humility and gratitude," says Scott Kinnebrew of the band, "but that's easy because we have known and worked with each other for a long time now. There is a lot of love between us." Their different personalities and backgrounds branch out to different sounds and styles, but always hold on to the band's unifying message, maintaining the integrity of their music and the truth behind their words.
Truth & Salvage Co. toured extensively in 2009 as the opening band for The Black Crowes and in 2010 they will tour with The Avett Brothers. In addition, the band also holds regular sold-out residencies at the Hotel Café. As a result of this extensive touring, they have managed to garner a loyal following, which continues to grow with each performance. The combined support of their fans with their own undying dedication to the music has truly kept this band alive.
"There are too many doctors and lawyers; lots of people clamoring for that so-called prized-position. We could buy into that frenetic race, compromising artistic integrity for supposedly quick results, like swapping cane sugar for corn syrup. Or we could just take our time and make sure that our songs sound good, using heart, wood, all natural ingredients... this is what we choose to do," continues Kinnebrew. "We're not sure if it makes us different from the rest, but it makes us different from most, and it makes us better people. If you keep on doing something long enough the people are going to hear about it, especially if it is awesome."
Truth & Salvage Co.'s debut album is scheduled for release on May 25, 2010.
About Foghorn Stringband
The Foghorn Stringband (composed of local Americana all-stars Caleb Klauder, Sammy Lind, the Rev. P.T. Grover, Kevin Sandri and Brian Bagdonas) features tight intstrumental work and a line-up -- fiddle, banjo, mandolin, bass and guitar -- reminiscent of early bluegrass, but their powerful approach is whole-heartedly Old Time, centered largely by the fiddle. Devoted to the interpretation and performance of American stringband music, their style encompasses early country music, the fiddle repertoire of the Southern Appalachians and the Midwest, and the stringband sounds of the Piedmont region. They are highly regarded by traditional music lovers, and have recently been tapped by one of the country's most renowned musicians of the genre, Dirk Powell, to perform as the Dirk Powell Band. While they are committed to playing authentic old-time music, the members of Foghorn Stringband are not strict recreationists in costume; yet neither are they experimentalists of the digital age. Whether it's on stage in a rock venue, a bluegrass festival, or at a dance in the Grange Hall, they further this great tradition through a profound belief that old-time music, played in a traditional way, is still relevant and very much alive in the 21st century.
- website:
- http://www.foghornmusic.com/
About Warren Pash
Since the '80s, Warren Pash has been on the cutting edge of the music industry and has carved out quite a career for himself in doing so. His first big break came in 1981 with the #1 smash hit single "Private Eyes," which he co-wrote for Hall & Oates.
Over the past two and a half decades, he has been on the forefront of some of the biggest projects and collaborated with some of the brightest names in music. He's penned work for a broad range of artists including Carole King, Dan Hill, and Patti LuPone. He has shared the stage with Lucinda Williams, Cheap Trick, The Pixies, Todd Rundgren, The Waterboys, Roger McGuinn, Jeff Healy, and Big Star, and has played bass with Screamin' Jay Hawkins and the late Rosco Gordon, as well as appearing on the Conan O'Brien Show.
Warren now calls Nashville home and it is in Nashville where his most current work has been established.
Plastic Rulers is his latest release featuring performances by members of the Black Crowes, Ryan Adams, Bare Jr., and the Jayhawks.
He also spent time honing his skills as a producer on "Chocolate Orchard Piano Bar" by the legendary Tupper Saussy and has carved out a niche for himself as one of Nashville's elite.
- Nashville Scene article:
- http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashville/the-dude-who-wrote-that-song/Content?oid=1200103
- YouTube:
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lltwz-YrkI
- website:
- http://warrenpash.com/index.html
- MySpace page:
- http://www.myspace.com/warrenpash
About Underscore Orkestra
Portland-based Underscore Orkestra plays a blend of Balkan, klezmer, gypsy jazz and swing, with a repertoire consisting of both original and traditional material from fast bulgars and melodious waltzes to odd meters and swinging rhythms. Its instrumentation includes violin, accordion, guitar, banjo, clarinet, horns, flute, harmonica, bass, vocals and percussion. Each of the members comes from various backgrounds and musical disiplines from as far away as Russia and as close as our own Northwest. The Underscore Orkestra has been performing for the past 3 + years, touring all around the western U.S., Mexico and Guatemala and has been seen from intimate coffee shop setting all the way to huge outdoor festivals.
About SweetJuice
Adam East and Kris Deelane formed SweetJuice shortly after moving to Portland in 1999. Until then they had traveled the country as an acoustic duo known as "Adam + Kris." They have shared the stage with the legendary Brian Wilson, Joan Jett, Violent Femmes, and Peter, Paul & Mary, among others.
SweetJuice is currently comprised of Adam, Kris and Daisy Tortilla who plays bass and is also a sometime member of March Fourth Marching Band and Afro-Brazilian troupe Axe Dide. Over the years, many locally famous musicians have played in the band including Michael Dean Damron (I Can Lick Any Sonofabitch In The House) and Lewi Longmire.
The new CD, Swim, was recorded in Portland at Klickitat Band Camp and features guests Kipp Crawford on drums (Celilo), Dave Pulliam on keyboards (Cabinessence), and Michael Herrmann on guitar (Buoy LaRue).
2009 is a landmark for Adam + Kris, as they have been performing together for 20 years now, and they are marking the year by releasing three CD's. Swim is the first of these releases, on their own Number One Records Label.
- website:
- http://www.sweetjuice.com/
- MySpace page:
- http://www.myspace.com/thebandcalledsweetjuice
About Blackfoot Gypsies
The Blackfoot Gypsies is the coming together of two talented artists who bring diverse passions and influences to their music: Matthew Paige, songwriter and founder of the northwest band Love Trucker, and Zack Murphy, tenured drummer from Nashville, TN.
Craving the attitude and swagger of vintage country and rock lore from the past, the Blackfoot Gypsies is driven to pave their path as one of America's next contributors to the legacy of rock and roll. The authentic trans-western vibe created has been masterfully crafted in the traditional roots of American music. We can hear the influences of Robert Johnson's slide and blues soul, the stories of Willie Nelson and friends, the driving guitar riffs of Keith Richards, the beats of Led Zepplin, and Gram Parson's angelic sense of country music.
The music showcases Matthew's ability to layer unrelenting guitar textures and songs woven with lyrics inspired by the heart and soul of every American with the thunderous beats lay the foundation of who the Blackfoot Gypsies are.
The musical journey of the Blackfoot Gypsies includes some great successes in 2009: selection into the Texas Rock Fest, several non-official showcases during SXSW, first national tour, a coveted slot on Mike Grime's Americanarama III showcase during the Americana Music Festival, and gigs secured all over the country creating fans who epitomize the music they want to deliver ... American music to feed the American soul.
- YouTube page:
- http://www.youtube.com/blackfootgypsies
- MySpace page:
- http://www.myspace.com/blackfootgypsies
About The Lord's Own Choir
The Lord's Own Choir plays and infectious brand of neo-traditional, close-harmony country.
"The Colonel" J. Alex Wideman - Banjo/Vocals
Shelby Farrar - Vocals
"Emmy Sue" Randazzo - Vocals
Jacqueline Stuart - Drums/Vocals
Blake Roberts - Guitar/Vocals
Ben Stevens - Bass/Vocals
Kat "Little Bear" Johnston - Accordion/Vocals
- MySpace page:
- http://myspace.com/thelordsownchoir
