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Live Music at PCA |
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This website is owned and maintained by the Arts Council of Pendleton and the Pendleton Center for the Arts © 2005 The Arts Council of Pendleton is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization established in 1974 This site is generously sponsored by Eastern Oregon Telecom |
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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. We are proud to serve Blue Heron Pale Ale at our music events and thank BridgePort Brewing for their sponsorship.
Thanks also to Oxford Suites, Dr. Dan Marier and Round-Up Athletic Club, whose sponsorships keep ticket prices low!
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Trent Arterberry’s “The Bigg Show”
Trent’s enthusiastic blend of mime, storytelling and masterful puppetry kept both kids and adults thoroughly entertained during this one-night engagement in the Pearson Auditorium. |
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Mr. Bigg danced his way into the hearts of everyone in the room. |
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Trent thanks a parent who was a VERY good sport! |
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Past Blue Heron Event Highlights...
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Brandon Summers and Benjamin Werkel of The Helio Sequence rocked the Pearson Auditorium on May 25, 2007. It was an amazing treat for the 100 guests who got up close and personal with the band the day before they played at Sasquatch! Music Festival at the Gorge Amphitheater Memorial Day weekend to crowds of thousands. Thanks to Peter Walters for bringing this event to PCA.
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Other recent performers….
Michael Allen Harrison, Marcus Eaton, The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, Taarka, The Muses, and more. |
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Monday, June 25, 2007 a sell-out crowd enjoyed Eleni Mandell LIVE in Concert! |
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The Blue Heron offerings just keep getting better and better. 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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Tuesday, August 14, 2007 Bridger String Quartet |
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Jazz, Swing & Blues composer Lulu LaFever has spent the last 26 years writing the songs that will be the cover songs of future generations. Her work has that old school Ella "Songbook" era feel with vocals and attitude to match. |
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Based in Bozeman, Montana, this is a fantastic group of musicians with exceptionally diverse musical backgrounds. Not content to stick to familiar chamber music classic, they put their unique mark on jazz standards and Beatles favorites as well. Featuring Emily Muller Callender, Michael Certalic, Trevor Ostenson and Jesse Ahman. Emily thrilled the crowd with an unexpected performance of an aria that brought the crowd to their feet.
This event was made possible through the generous support of Linda Harries and Philip Reeves of Chiropractic Associates. Thank You! |
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Thursday, November 15, 2007 Lulu LaFever |
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Round-up week would NOT be complete without catching a performance of Cabbage Hill. Always a crowd favorite, this is a band comprised of Alan Feves, Ron Emmons, Emily Emmons, Dan Emert, Steve Hines. 2006 Dan Emert is a National old-time fiddle champion - you can watch video of him playing on stage at Wildhorse Resort with Charlie Daniels here.
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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. Watch for a return performance May 2008! Tickets $15 |
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Our Round-Up Double Header was a huge success. Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007 featured Cabbage Hill... |
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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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Join us in the Pearson Auditorium for another great evening of music. Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Sip wine and nibble tasty Petits Noirs chocolate while these two Pendleton favorites sing love songs from throughout the ages. A terrific night out - don’t miss it! Tickets available by calling 541-278-9201 |
