Internationally renowned mandolinists Evan Marshall and Brian Oberlin join forces for a Twin Mandolin Slingers show on Friday, June 3, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. The Washington Post says the music is “truly dazzling!” Marshall is widely regarded as the world’s premier solo performer on mandolin in the duo-style, which sounds like two instruments at once. Come see why guitar legend Chet Atkins called him “one of the few great musicians of our time.” Riverside Community Church, 317 State St., Hood River.
Volcanic celebrates with Prollyotta May 28
Volcanic Bottle Shoppe celebrates a new outdoor stage and deck with a beer garden bash on Saturday, May 28 at 8 p.m. The band Prollyotta, described as playing “sunny Oregon vibes,” will bring the tunes. If you participated in Volcanic’s recent Indiegogo campaign, come and look for your name on the wall of fame. Volcanic Bottle Shoppe, 1410 12th St., Hood River; 541-436-1226.
Brigid’s Cross at Stave & Stone
Coming up at Stave & Stone:
Brigid’s Cross — May 27, 7-10 p.m.
Kick up your heels and enjoy a wonderful mix of familiar songs and Irish music — instrumental reels, jigs and pub tunes. Come dip your toe into a lush musical river and start your weekend on the right foot!
Ryan Kolberg — June 1, 7-10 p.m. Multi-instrumentalist brings blues, jazz and pop to the stage.
Stave & Stone, 210 Oak St., Hood River; 541-946-3750.
Skamania Lodge hosts Live Music Series
From rock n’ roll to R&B to pop, Skamania Lodge is offering free concerts starting in May and continuing throughout the summer. The annual Live Music Series will include select Sunday concerts, held on the scenic outdoor Meadow Patio with the beautiful Columbia River Gorge as a scenic backdrop. The 2016 concert schedule includes:
Sunday, May 29 — J.R. Sims: A tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Texas-style blues.
Sunday, June 5 — Chris Baum and Dawn Fitzgerald: Baum and Fitzgerald play a wide variety of music, including jazz standards, blues and soul, and specialize in the popular music of Burt Bacharach and Hal David.
Music is on the Meadow Patio from 2-4 p.m. Admission is free.
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