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• December 27 - from 6:15 to 9:15 pm - My single at Lanza's Italian Ristorante in Port Townsend.

• December 21 - from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon - The Port Townsend Community Bell Choir performed at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Port Townsend for their Christmas Service.

• December 20 -- 8:00 pm to 12:00 midnight -- The Greg Vinson Dance Band for the Palindrome Dance Club at the Palindrome in Port Townsend.

  The Palindrome Dance Club has been around for a while. They sponosor dances at the Palindrome the third Saturday of each month. These folks go for swing dancing but everyone who loves to dance is always welcome. There is a free dance workshop before the show for anyone interested starting at 7:00.

  All ages welcome. No tobacco, drugs or alcohol.

  Chuck Easton, local guitar superhero, was on board again for this gig as well as some horn players from the Dukes of Dabob dixie band for a couple of sets of hard-hitting R & B again. It was really fun for all involved the first time (10/18/97) when we broke the Dance Club's all-time attendence record and this one was just as fun.

• December 16 - from 7:30 to 8:30 pm - Special Concert with the Wild Rose Chorale at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Port Townsend.

• December 7 - from 2:00 to 4:30 pm - The 4th Jazz Crossing jam session at the Otter Crossing Cafe in Port Townsend.

  Anyone and everyone interested in playing and learning to play jazz is always invited. This is a free event. All ages are welcome. The emphasis is on learning jazz improvisation. These have all been successful and very fun engagements to date.

• November 23 - from 2:00 to 4:30 pm - The 3rd Jazz Crossing jam session at the Otter Crossing Cafe in Port Townsend.

  Anyone and everyone interested in playing and learning to play jazz is always invited. This is a free event. All ages are welcome. The emphasis is on learning jazz improvisation. These have all been successful and very fun engagements to date.

• November 1 - from 3:00 to 5:00 pm - Ballroom Dancing with the Dukes of Dabob at the Tri-Area Center in Chimucum.

• November 1 - 2:00 to 2:30 pm - My single at Crossroads Music in Port Townsend.

  George and Lindsay celebrated the first anniversary of the opening of their music store. A good music store had been sorely needed in Port Townsend for a long time and the musicians in town sure do appreciate them. There was great live music all day provided by many of the local musicians who appreciate Crossroads so much (not to mention the leftover Halloween candy).

• October 25 - from 6:15 to 9:15 pm - My single at Lanza's Italian Ristorante in Port Townsend.

• October 19 - from 2:00 to 4:30 pm - The 2nd Jazz Crossing jam session at the Otter Crossing Cafe in Port Townsend.

  Anyone and everyone interested in playing and learning to play jazz is always invited. This is a free event. All ages are welcome. The emphasis is on learning jazz improvisation. These have all been successful and very fun engagements to date. This one actually went to about 5:15.

• October 18 -- 8:00 pm to 12:00 midnight -- The Greg Vinson Dance Band for the Palindrome Dance Club at the Palindrome in Port Townsend.

  The Palindrome Dance Club has been around for a while. They sponosor dances at the Palindrome regularly. These folks go for swing dancing but everyone who loves to dance is always welcome. There is usually a free dance workshop before the show for anyone interested starting at 7:00.

  Chuck Easton, a local guitar legend, was on board for this gig which was an incredible pleasure for all concerned. Chuck (on flute and trombone) was joined by a couple of very fine high school horn players for a couple of sets of hard-hitting, classic R & B. Many thanks to Leslie Lewis and Marj Iuro from the Wild Rose Chorale who sang some back-up and lead vocals for the band. It was one of the best turn-outs the Dance Club has seen due in large part to several wonderful articles in the PT Leader by Sandy Hershelman. We started a little late due to a misunderstanding on the bandleader's part (insert sheepish grin - it was a REAL busy weekend - see above and below), but we stayed after a bit to make it up. A wonderful time was had by all and the band is very much looking forward to the next one. Stay tuned...

• October 17 - from 9:30 pm to midnight - My single at the Uptown Pub in Port Townsend.

• October 16 - from 7:00 to 8:00 pm - Poetry Reading with Music at the Otter Crossing Cafe in Port Townsend.

  Nan Toby Tyrell is a very fine local poet. I played string bass and congas while she read some of her poetry. The audience was quite receptive and the turn-out was very nice. Signed copies of her book, 'Lost and Found', were available at the reading.

• October 11 - from 6:15 to 9:15 pm - My single at Lanza's Italian Ristorante in Port Townsend.

• October 4 - from 3:00 to 5:00 pm - Ballroom Dancing with the Dukes of Dabob at the Tri-Area Center in Chimucum.

• September 27 - from 7:30 to 8:30 pm - The Wild Rose Chorale for the annual United Good Neighbors concert at Fort Worden in Port Townsend.

• September 27 - from 2:00 to 2:50 pm - the My single at The Salmon Festival at the Tri-Area Center in Chimucum.

• September 21 - from 2:00 to 4:30 pm - The very first monthly Jazz Crossing jam session at the Otter Crossing Cafe in Port Townsend. People interested in playing and learning to play jazz were invited. The PT Leader did a wonderful write-up about it (thanks Ann!) so there was lots of interest and a great crowd. Many high school and junior high students interested in learning more about jazz improvisation were there and had the opportunity to listen to some seasoned veterans and try it out for themselves. Some of those vets included:
  • Chuck Easton - guitar, bass, piano, flute, (trombone?)
  • Larry Curtis - soprano/alto/bari sax, clarinet
  • Owen Mulkey - drums
  • Richard Pullen - guitar
  • Bruce Cowan - guitar
  • Greg Vinson - bass, guitar, congas

  This is going to be a free monthly (3rd Sunday) event. The next session is planned for October 19 from 2:00 to 4:30. Even though things went very well this first time, some format improvements are planned to make it even better.

• September 19 - from 6:15 to 9:15 pm - My single at Lanza's Italian Ristorante in Port Townsend.

• September 13 - from 6:15 to 9:15 pm - My single at Lanza's Italian Ristorante in Port Townsend.

• September 7 - from 3:00 to 6:00 pm - A new jazz trio with myself on string bass and vocals, a person not wishing to be named on piano and vocals, and Bruce Cowan on guitar played at the new Otter Crossing Cafe on Point Hudson in Port Townsend.

• September 6 - from 3:00 to 5:00 pm - Ballroom Dancing with the Dukes of Dabob at the Tri-Area Center in Chimucum.

• September 5 - from 900 to 12:00 midnite - My single at the Uptown Pub

• August 30 - from 6:15 to 9:15 pm - My single at Lanza's Italian Ristorante in Port Townsend.

• August 16 - from 6:15 to 9:15 pm - My single at Lanza's Italian Ristorante in Port Townsend.

• August 16 (and most every Saturday) - from noon to 2:00 pm - the Cartoon Planet Band at the Saturday Farmers Market in Port Townsend.

• August 9 - from noon to 2:00 pm - the Cartoon Planet Band at the Saturday Farmers Market in Port Townsend.

• August 7 - from 7:30 to 10:30 pm - My single at Sirens in Port Townsend.

• August 4 and 5 - from 10:30 to 11:30 am - The Wild Rose Chorale at Turtle Bluff on Marrowstone Island.

  Port Townsend's jazz guitar legend, Chuck Easton, also performed from 9:30 to 10:30 on both dates.

• August 2 - the Dukes of Dabob dixie band at the Valley Tavern in Port Hadlock.

• August 2 - from 9:00 am to noon - the Cartoon Planet Band at the Saturday Farmers Market in Port Townsend.

• July 26 - from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm - the Cartoon Planet Band played at the Saturday Farmers Market in Port Townsend along with blues accordianist extraordinaire, Billy Squeeze.

• July 25 - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm - A new jazz trio with myself on string bass and vocals, a person not wishing to be named on piano and vocals, and Bruce Cowan on guitar debuted at the new Otter Crossing Cafe on Point Hudson in Port Townsend.

• July 11 - from 6:15 to 9:15 pm - My single at Lanza's Italian Ristorante in Port Townsend.

• July 10 - from 8:00 to 11:00 pm - My single at Sirens in Port Townsend.

• July 4 and 5 - from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. - The Triad Band at the Back Alley Tavern in Port Townsend.

• June 28 - from 6:15 to 9:15 pm - My single at Lanza's Italian Ristorante in Port Townsend.

• June 22 - from 3:00 to 4:00 pm - Special Concert with the Wild Rose Chorale at the Pope Marine Art Center (next to the Police Station) in Port Townsend (sponsored by the PT Arts Commission).

• June 20 - from 8:00 to 9:00 pm - Special Concert with the Wild Rose Chorale at the Pope Marine Art Center (next to the Police Station) in Port Townsend (sponsored by the PT Arts Commission).

• June 19 - from 8:00 to 11:00 pm - My single at Sirens in Port Townsend.

• June 8 - from 6:00 to 10:00 pm - Benefit Concert for Bergita House at the Palindrome in Port Townsend.

• June 7 - from 6:15 to 9:15 pm - My single at Lanza's Italian Ristorante in Port Townsend.

• May 22 - from 3:00 to 5:00 pm - My single at The Boiler Room's Grand Re-Opening in Port Townsend.

• May 10 - from 7:00 to 10:00 pm - Dancing with Triad at the Port Townsend Rec Center.

• May 3 - from 3:00 to 5:00 pm - Ballroom Dancing with the Dukes of Dabob at the Tri-Area Center in Chimucum.

• April 20 - from 3:00 to 4:00 pm - Student Recital at my house in Discovery Bay.

• April 5 - from 6:15 to 9:15 pm - My single at Lanza's Italian Ristorante in Port Townsend.

• April 5 - from 3:00 to 5:00 pm - Ballroom Dancing with the Dukes of Dabob at the Tri-Area Center in Chimucum.

• April 4 - at 8:00 - The Wild Rose Chorale at Fort Worden Dining Hall for the Society of American Foresters.

• March 17 - from 7:00 to 11:00 pm - My single at the Uptown Pub Saint Patrick's Day Party

• March 16 - from 3:00 to 4:00 pm - The Wild Rose Chorale at the Port Ludlow Bay Club for the Port Ludlow Bay Winter Series.

• March 14 - from 7:00 to 11:00 pm - My single at the Uptown Pub

• March 8 - from 8:00 to 11:00 pm - My single at Sirens in Port Townsend.

• March 7 - from 6:15 to 9:15 pm - My single at Lanza's Italian Ristorante in Port Townsend.

• March 1 - from 8:00 to 11:00 pm - My single along with Jim Parfett at Sirens in Port Townsend.

• March 1 - from 3:00 to 5:00 pm - Ballroom Dancing with the Dukes of Dabob at the Tri-Area Center in Chimucum.

• February 22 - from 6:15 to 9:15 pm - My single at Lanza's Italian Ristorante in Port Townsend.

• February 15 - from 6:15 to 9:15 pm - My single at Lanza's Italian Ristorante in Port Townsend.

• February 14 - from 6:15 to 9:15 pm - My single with Bill Dewey at the Surf Restaurant in Port Townsend.

• February 8 - from 3:00 to 5:00 pm - Ballroom Dancing with the Dukes of Dabob at the Tri-Area Center in Chimucum.

• February 7 - from 8:00 to 11:00 pm - My single at Sirens in Port Townsend.

• January 4 - from 3:00 to 5:00 pm - Ballroom Dancing with the Dukes of Dabob at the Tri-Area Center in Chimucum.

• January 3 - from 6:15 to 9:15 pm - My single at Lanza's Italian Ristorante in Port Townsend.

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