Mid-Summer Shindig - A music festival, premier, Corey's 50th and many amazing birthdays!

Mid-Summer Shindig at Green Anchors!

Six bands / acts, food, drink, community, fun celebration.   Family friendly at least until dark.  Set at Green Anchors, an amazing place on the shore of Willamette River in St Johns.   Bring your chairs, blanket, your best friends and a snack or two to share. Enjoy the garden, shade, and special local drinks from True North Bar and a few amazing local food carts!   BYOF&F (Food and Friends) is OK, but NOT BYOB!   Gates open at 1:00.  Lawn games, kids activities, and great community. Music starts around 2:30 and goes all day and into the night.  

Park in the Cathedral Park boat ramp lot and go up the ramp through the gate.   Accessible parking at Green Anchors through the double gates off of Bradford.  

1:00, Gates open,  arrive early for a great seat!:

2:00  Mark Kroos - Duel neck guitar phenom Set #1   Mark Kroos is best-known for his instrumental guitar work, often played on 2 guitar necks simultaneously. His distinct style draws influence from Celtic, Folk, and Bluegrass music, creating a unique blend of melodic and rhythmic elements and a visual treat for the audience.

3:15  Michael Shay Band -  Michael Shay - guitar + volcals,  Matt Peluso - pedal steel,  Amanda Breese - bass, Steve Skolnik - drums, + special guest Dylan DiSalvio on guitar.  With the nuance of a classically-trained musician, the twang of a born-and-bred Texan, and a career spent collaborating with musicians in a dozen countries, Michael Shay's electric Americana outfit - centered around pedal steel and vocal harmonies - exists outside the typical "Americana" box while still evoking his earliest influences such as Townes van Zandt, Neil Young, Willie Nelson, and The Grateful Dead.  Arrive early as this set is bound to inspire!

5:20  Mike Van Liew Quintet - A fun jazz set by "Gruncle Mike" and friends.  Likely a trumpet and keyboard "solo" at the same time, possible special guest singers (my Cousin Coco?!?) that will knock your socks off!  Confirmed Minntah Haefker will be joining for at least a few songs.  expect something opera-like and amazing from Minntah

7:00 Mark Kroos Set #2!

8:00  All Birthday people on the DJ stage!

8:15-9:00 Timmy James Barnett - GNU Philosopher - Passionate about the philosophy of FLO (Free/Libre/Open) software, music inspired by FLO technologies including GNU/Linux, Matthew Autry's skip fretting, and Kite Guitar. Microtonal and alternate tuning fun!   With a special guest too!  

9:00 Hear from a few amazing non-profits

9:15  Funkship - The Dawn of Gorge Funk. Get on board the Funkship! Our costumed crew of misfits are bent on funkify-ing our favorite music to free you groovy people to shake it like you want to!  This show will be accompanied by a fun light and video art display.

10:30 The Divergent Gift: UNBOXING AUTISM

10:50 The Just Desserts - Sweet, Rich, Intoxicating, Fancy...and Fun! Just like desserts should be.  Lisa Peterson - accordion / Michael Shay - cello.  As curators of musical delicacies from every corner of the globe, The Just Desserts delight in repertoire from traditions near and far, reinterpreting and sometimes re-envisioning any composition that has enchanted them in their travels. Centered around the unique pairing of accordion and cello, The Just Desserts' deeply original sound incorporates elements of classical, pan-European, tango, Latin, Balkan, Andean, klezmer, jazz, and more. 

Midnight-ish DJ Garlynn Woodsong back on stage.  

Learn about The Divergent Gift, Love Oregon, Portland Indigenous Marketplace, GRiT - The Green Roof Information Thinktank, Solar Oregon, Kaleido Studio Architecture, Benefit Corporation For Good, B-Local PDX, Place To B, Portland Pearl Rotary Club-Youth Exchange, Go Zero! Home Tour, Waterside Renewal Foundation, Salmonberry Trail, and Corey's plans for the next few decades.   Life is full!   Also birthday party for: Terra, Timothy, Kurt, Jake, Alicia, Quinn, Della, Matt, Steve, and_____  Text me to add your name!   

Get your tickets early to confirm that we can pay all these bands!   Tickets advanced much preferred.   Note that there are options for all comfort level.   

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