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Through this series we bring a wide variety of musicians and performers to an intimate space. Named for the elegant Great Blue Herons living on the Umatilla River, this series will surprise you with everything from alt-country to bluegrass to jazz and everything in between.
Thanks to our series sponsors Drs. Dan Marier & Connie Umphred, all our event sponsors, and Red Lion of Pendleton, the official hospitality provider for all our musicians and artists.
2013 Live Music/Event Schedule coming soon! |
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Select Past Blue Heron Event Highlights...
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Monday, June 25, 2007 a sell-out crowd enjoyed Eleni Mandell LIVE in Concert! |
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Just back from a European tour, Eleni Mandell played to a sell-out crowd. Eleni is a singer/songwriter who was picked "Artist of the year" in the "best of L.A." issue of LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE. A feature article in The Times of London said, “..she has a voice that should be heard by millions.” Her cool cover of Cole Porter’s song “I Love Paris” provided the background music for the controversial Carl’s Jr. television commercials featuring Paris Hilton. The list goes on an on. She was even featured as a clue in the Jan. 26 NY Times Crossword puzzle, The clue: "Singer/songwriter _____ Mandell", The answer: "Eleni".
This event is made possible only through the generous support of Don Harsch, DDS. Please thank him and his staff for bringing GREAT music to Pendleton and keeping ticket prices low!
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...Friday, Sept. 14 featured April Verch |
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Canadian Grand Master Fiddle Champion April Verch is an exceptional performer whose amazing voice matches her virtuoso fiddle playing and stepdancing. This Rounder Recording artist from the Ottawa Valley is backed up by a group of outstanding musicians - Callender, Cody Walters and Marc Bru. Tickets $15 |
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Our Round-Up Music is made possible through the generous support of Cynthia S. Holmes, MD |
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Friday, Dec. 7, 2007 “The Reluctant Dragon” |
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Each year we bring a fun, FREE performance to the Pearson Auditorium at the Center, and in 2007, through a partnership with the Round Up Athletic Club, we presented the Tears of Joy Puppet Theater’s performance of “The Reluctant Dragon”. Tears of Joy is nationally acclaimed and three of their performances have received American puppetry's highest honor, the Citation of Excellence in the Art of Puppetry. They perform for more than 250,000 each year, and the crowd of 150 people |
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Lezlee Flag and Cheryl Carlson Wednesday, August 13, 2008 A sold-out crowd sipped wine and nibbled tasty chocolate while these two Pendleton favorites sang love songs from throughout the ages. A terrific night out - that was recorded LIVE - watch for CD available this holiday season. This event is made possible by Dale and Barbara Brandt |
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Larry Unger and Eden MacAdam-Somer put on an incredible show, displaying the versatility and musicianship that has earned them their stellar reputation and large following. We hope to have them back, so watch this site for updates. |
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Mark Stuart and the Bastard Sons Friday, November 21, 2009 Stuart was the voice and vision of the acclaimed alt-country/roots rock band The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, a band that has twice graced the stage in the Center’s Pearson Auditorium. Steve Hill of Hill Law Office sponsored the performance, an opportunity that Hill jumped at when offered.
“We’ve followed the career of Mark Stuart since we first noticed the Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash CD in a record store. This is a show you don’t want to miss. Everybody has a great time,” said Hill. |
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Stuart made a name for himself in the competitive market of the Austin music scene, and quickly became known for what Rolling Stone magazine called ‘pure Americana heart and soul.’ After performing under the name Bastard Sons Johnny Cash for many years, Stuart has released his new CD, Bend in the Road, under the new name. |
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Lamb used looping gear, lots of hand percussion instruments, body parts as drums, an electric kalimba, wine glasses, her fiddle and her voice to create audio sculptures. Made possible through the support of Dr. Juliette Markham and the Center for Women and the Family.
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Barbara Lamb Friday, February 19, 2010
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45th Parallel in Eastern Oregon! This A-List of nine strings players from Portland brought chamber music to the Pearson Auditorium at the Pendleton Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 23rd, 2010.
Pianist Bill Crane, one of the featured musicians in the ensemble, has made several visits to the Round-Up City and boasts a large local following through his performances at the Episcopal Church and other venues around town.
The 110 seat auditorium at the Arts Center offers the up-close and personal experience that maintains the spirit of chamber music for a slightly larger audience.
The program featured the nine musicians in a myriad of combinations for a heady cocktail of music from Haydn's Surprise Symphony re-arranged for sextet to achingly beautiful Jewish melodies sung by a real cantor to virtuoso violin treats best described as "hair on fire!", according to Crane. Audience members were thrilled. |
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Nashville Fiddler Barbara Lamb performed at the Pendleton Center for the Arts on Friday, February 19th in an all-ages solo concert. This solo show was a one woman band. |
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My Heart is an Idiot Sunday, October 28, 2012, 7 pm
This fall, road warriors Davy and Peter Rothbart are hurtling your way on FOUND Magazine’s 10th Anniversary Tour, which celebrates the release of Davy’s book of personal essays, My Heart is an Idiot, Peter’s new album, and a brand-new issue of FOUND. The Rothbart Brothers are hopping back in the tour van, FOUND treasures in tow, for an epic cross-country romp, with stops in 37 states and 75 cities, and Pendleton Center for the Arts is one of them!
At this exhilarating show, Davy (FOUND’s plucky point guard) will share the latest magnificent and mesmerizing finds that’ve landed in the mailbox here at FOUND HQ, plus outrageous tales from his new book, while Peter (FOUND’s international heartthrob) will dazzle with beautiful, haunting, and hilarious songs based on FOUND notes.
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Davy and Peter collect FOUND stuff: love letters, birthday cards, kids' homework, to-do lists, ticket stubs, poetry on napkins, receipts, doodles-- anything that gives a glimpse into someone else's life.
Check out their website at Found Magazine. |
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Round-Up Favorites - Cabbage Hill! Thursday AND Friday, Sept. 13 & 14, 2012
World-class bluegrass has been a long standing tradition at the Arts Center during Round-Up. Pendleton is home to some of the country’s finest national old-time fiddle champions and other versatile musicians who bring both the spirit and the high bar for excellent musicianship that bluegrass embodies to the stage.
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Heidi Muller & Bob Webb Thursday, December 13, 2012
Award-winning songwriter Heidi Muller and multi-instrumentalist Bob Webb recently moved from West Virginia to Wallowa County, bringing their eclectic mix of original songs, Appalachian traditional tunes and unique instrumental arrangements.
No stranger here, Heidi made her name as a recording artist in the Pacific Northwest, releasing five CDs and touring nationally in the ‘80’s and ‘90’s. Her “Good Road” is the Inland Folk theme song heard weekly on Northwest Public Radio. Bob played for years in the house band for the NPR show, Mountain Stage, accompanying legendary artists Odetta, Arlo Guthrie, Tom Paxton and Shawn Colvin, among others.
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Equinox Friday, November 16, 2012, 7:00 pm
Equinox is Emily Muller Callender, Andy Cary, Alan Feves and John Carrington, four of Pendleton’s finest musicians. All four perform with a number of ensembles and in a wide variety of genres. This particular quartet was formed for a local fundraiser, and the musicians had so much fun that they decided to repeat the experience. They’ve rapidly gained recognition in the region and are a new favorite for their renditions of popular jazz songs.
The group’s repertoire focuses on vocal standards from the 30s and 40s and favorites from Cole Porter and the Gershwins. Their instrumentals range from Latin favorites to Sonny Rollins and Monk.
Tickets are $10, available at the door or in advance by calling (541) 278-9201. Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7:00 pm. |
