Kinvara at Big Horse March 12
The Big Horse Brew Pub presents Kinvara, traditional Irish music this Saturday, March 12, from 7-10 p.m. Big Horse Brew Pub, 115 State St., Hood River; 541-386-4411.
Celtic Crimes play March 17
The Griffin House celebrates St. Patrick’s on Thursday, March 17, with music from Celtic Crimes from 7-9 p.m.
Enjoy wine and beer tastings, Irish inspired appetizers, friends and family while supporting local artists in an intimate house setting, soaring Gorge views and favorite Hood River musician Kerry Williams, along with Portland's own Barry Crannell. Criminally fun and Celtic be this duo! Doors open at 6 p.m. to mingle.
Once a year they knock the dust off their repertoire of Irish music, sit down, pick up their assortment of guitars, bouzouki, mandolins, banjo, and a song or three, and just kick arse.
This once a year thing is their first Crime. Williams and Crannell have been at this musical partnership for comin' on four decades now, but still live too far apart — Crime No. 2. Their treatment of traditional tunes, both American and Irish, is often a bit less than traditional, sometimes just bloody irreverent — Crime No. 3. And they were winners on the Gong Show — Crime No. 4.
Proceeds benefit Gorge Community Foundation along with the artists of course! Sláinte! Cuir bheith linn.
Tickets at www.thegriffinhouse.com.
Voodoo Voltage at Solera
Open Mic Night with Ian from Voodoo Voltage:
Thursday, March 17, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Solera Brewery, Parkdale
Our final in the winter open mic night series at Solera Brewery. Come show your support and let us know if you want this event back next season.
Share your musical talent or listen to some great local artists. Ian from Voodoo Voltage hosts, and is available to play back up. Guitar and Bass available!
Solera Brewery, 4945 Baseline Dr., Parkdale; 541-352-5500.
St. Paddy's tour/celebration with Barley Draught
Pub songs, ballads, stories, fiddle tunes and sing-alongs:
At Lyle Hotel, Thursday, March 17 6-9 p.m. Lyle, Washington
At Solera Brewing, Friday, March 18, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Parkdale
At Freebridge Brewing, 210 E. 2nd, The Dalles, 7-9 p.m.
Brigid’s Cross at The Pines
St. Patrick's Day Party, Thursday, March 17, 6-9 p.m.
Come join us and celebrate St. Patty's day with Irish music from Brigid’s Cross! Brigid’s Cross explores the graceful and contemplative to ruckus pub tunes.
The Pines Tasting Room, 202 Cascade Ave., Hood River; 541-993-8301.
Hop Trip at White Buffalo March 17
Celebrate St. Patrick’s on March 17, from 6-8 p.m. with Hop Trip featuring Mark Daly on guitar, Bart Popenoe - Cajon and guitar and Ed Dietrich on bass at the White Buffalo. White Buffalo Wines, 4040 Westcliff Dr., Hood River; 541-386-5534.
Entertainment listings can be e-mailed to jdrake@hoodrivernews.com.

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