California-based band The T-Sisters will be at the Griffin House on Monday, April 11. “Erika, Rachel and Chloe have been singing and writing music together since childhood, and a lifetime of practice shows.” They’ve appeared on Prairie Home Companion, opened shows for the likes of Todd Rundgren and Laurie Lewis and have been featured at the Sisters Folk Festival. “Their sound represents a continuum of music, from traditional to pop to moments of breathtaking a cappella to swells of energetic indie Americana.” Tickets and info at www.thegriffinhouse.com. A portion of proceeds benefit the Gorge Community Foundation.
Blossom Time Jam April 9
The Columbia Center for the Arts opens up the theater on Saturday, April 9, for an open community jam, from 1-4 p.m. Bring an acoustic instrument and a song to share for this family-friendly informal setting and mix it up with local musicians.
Chris Stewart at Stave & Stone
“Singer-songwriter Chris Stewart connects with listeners through spellbinding melodies and lyrics. Alternatively soothing and energizing, rely on his thought-provoking performance to serve as a reward for a long week.” Friday, April 8, 7-10 p.m. at Stave & Stone. Stave & Stone, 210 Oak St., Hood River; (541) 946-3750.
Maryhill Winery 2016 Summer Concert Series announced
Maryhill Winery announces their 2016 Summer Concert Series featuring legendary artists Tears For Fears on June 18, Grammy winning guitarists Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy on August 20, and a fun-filled show with rock ‘n’ roll crooner Chris Isaak Sept. 3. Tickets will go on sale to the public at maryhillwinery.com or via Ticketfly (1-877-4-FLY-TIX) on Friday, April 8 at 10 a.m. Doors open 5 p.m. and shows at 7 p.m. Shows are all-ages events. Maryhill Winery, 9774 Hwy. 14, Goldendale, Wash.; 877-627-9445.
Catch Alonzo Garbanzo live
Catch up with Alonzo Garbanzo and his 6- and 12-string bag of guitar tricks at a venue near you:
Friday, April 8, 7-9 p.m. Growlerz Pub (Bingen)
Saturday, April 9, 16, 23, 7-9 p.m. Kickstand Coffee, Hood River
Antonyms at Solera April 9
Coming up at Solera:
Saturday, April 9: Join local band the Antonyms for an indie-country set including originals and covers. 6 p.m.
House concert features Sam and Joe Herrmann April 20
Critics say Sam and Joe Herrmann are great old time players from West Virginia, and are touring the Northwest in April. They hail from Paw Paw, W. Va. They are the core of the Critton Hollow String Band. Joe is a great singer, fiddler, banjo and guitar picker — an all around wonderful player. His wife Sam is a fine singer and old time hammer dulcimer and mandolin player. They reportedly have a bunch of good West Virginia tunes in their repertoire, as well as “plenty of other stuff.” Catch them on Wednesday, April 20, 7 p.m. at 401 Montello, Hood River. Contact Paul Blackburn at 541-387-4011 for more information.
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