LIVE MUSIC
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Matt Neely and Jacques Gabriel Duo
Performing: Thursday April 19, 2018 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Acoustic Jazzy Americana
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Matt Neely, of Philomath, on guitar and vocals, and Jacques Gabriel of Burnt Woods on Violin, bring a lively twist to traditional Jazz and Swing tunes. A dash of gypsy, a touch of Americana, and a bit of early Jazz add up to an entertaining evening of music.
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David Rogers and Élan Kelley
Performing: Sunday April 22, 2018 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Jazz standards on acoustic guitars from the 60's and 70's 
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David Rogers, termed, 'a prominent guitarist', by the New York Times, fuses classical, jazz and world music elements into moving and virtuosic performances. The Washington Post has praised his ‘astonishingly florid’ improvisations. He has been called a 'modern master’ of the classical guitar' by 20thCentury Guitar. Classics today.com has praised his ‘first rate instrumental artistry,’ and the Lute Society of America Quarterly has called his technique ‘formidable.’
He is an endorsing artist for GHS Strings and his music has been featured in major guitar magazines such as Fingerstyle Guitar in the United States and Akustic Gitarre, in Germany. His performances have been broadcast on American National Public Radio and Bayrische Rundfunk, including both the nationally syndicated Performance Today (live performance/interview in Washington D.C. NPR studio 4A) and Harmonia programs. David has recorded for Dorian, Callisto and Focus Recordings. He has given recitals and conducted master classes throughout North America, including performances and classes at the San Francisco Conservatory and the University of Southern California and The Interlochen National Arts Camp. Élan is the stage name for David Elan Kelley, a professional guitarist and vocalist who performs and composes in a wide variety of styles including Rock, Pop, Classical, Jazz, Blues, Hip-Hop and Contemporary Instrumental. Élan holds a masters degree in classical guitar performance from Portland State University where he graduated with the highest honors. Élan offers a variety of musical services to the Portland, Oregon area and beyond. |
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Lori LeMaster and Jesse Yonally
Performing: Thursday April 26, 2018 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Modern Classics 
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Lori LeMaster Vocals/Guitar
And Jesse Yonally Alto Sax Two wonderful musicians from our Valley come to Cellar Cat on Thursday evening April 26. Lori sings Modern Classics in beautiful alto voice, and Jesse Yonally skillfully accompanies her on alto sax. Lori LeMaster and Jesse Yonally share their passion for music by playing to audiences all over the Northwest. Their seasoned talent for performing different genres of music flows directly from their hearts. The richness of Lori's voice speaks to the soul while the warmth of Jesse's sax playing takes you on a journey. Together, Lori & Jesse perform familiar tunes with a bluesy twist. |
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Steve Christofferson and Dmitri Matheny
Performing: Sunday April 29, 2018 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Mellow, romantic Jazz
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Two of the Northwest’s very finest Musicians join up for a great evening of beautiful music. Steve has long been considered one of Portland’s finest Jazz Pianists together with the romantic and mellows sounds of Dmitri on Flugelhorn. This will be a very special evening for music lovers.
Steve started out as a garage-band guitarist & singer who picked up the keyboard after hearing the Beatles' 'White Album'. He has played the piano in nightclubs and jazz festivals internationally with Nancy King, toured with the Alan Jones Sextet, and performed at the PDX Jazz Fest with Kurt Elling. He's taught workshops and masterclasses at home and abroad, and worked with Jim Pepper, Karrin Allyson and many others. Steve is heard on recordings with Nancy King, The Metropole Orchestra and Skol Brothers, the electric quintet that features his compositions. Celebrated for his warm tone, soaring lyricism and masterful technique, American musician Dmitri Matheny has been lauded as “one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation” (International Review of Music). The soulful sound of Dmitri's horn garnered praise from critics and audiences alike, drawing frequent comparisons to Miles Davis, Chet Baker and—not surprisingly—to Art Farmer. Upon Farmer’s passing in 1999, Matheny acquired his mentor’s copper-bell flugelhorn. Matheny has toured extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. He has traveled to 19 countries and has performed with many Motown and popular music acts including the Temptations, Martha Reeves, Fabian, the Four Tops, Bobby Vinton, Sandy Patty, Bobby Rydell, Frankie Avalon and the O'Jays. |
