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Singer/songwriter Daric Moore to Perform at Hoffman Center on June 15

daric poster v1Astorian singer/songwriter Daric Moore will perform an evening of original solo guitar and voice in a concert titled Renovation at the Hoffman Center at 730pm on Saturday, June 15, 2013.

“My music is best described as solo folk rock,” says Moore. “This is actually a re-emergence concert.  This will be the first solo concert I’ve played in 6 years and the first ever to feature mostly originals.”

Moore was in the band Revolution I from 1985-1995 as the drummer and singer.  The band recorded one album, Revoloceans, and played around Portland.

Moore also recorded a solo album, No Design , in 1995 and an album of experimental songs with friends in 2000.

Why Renovation?

“Music had to take a backseat to my carpentry/renovation work for so many years. The root word of renovation is ‘renew.’ With some 60 cover songs burned into my brain from countless campfires, sing alongs and music sessions over the years, it’s only recently that I have begun writing and performing my own songs in earnest.  In effect renewing my music.”

Manzanita was the first place Moore moved on the coast when he left Portland.

“I still feel a connection to the town’” says Moore.  “It will be a great place to play my first concert of original material.  I lived there when the Hoffman Center first came into being and now it is a privilege to play in a venue that supports the arts so strongly.” Although Moore performs regularly at Open Mics in Astoria, he was last seen in Manzanita performing an original song to enthusiastic audience response at the Hoffman Center Talent Show in January.

Admission is $5.

 

Poets and Poetry Lovers: Save the Date April 6-7

stephanielenoxPoets & those who love poetry: Save the Date. Beach and Bay Poetry Weekend, April 6 & 7, 2013.

In honor of National Poetry Month, the Manzanita Writers’ Series and Bay City Arts Center present a weekend dedicated to the joys of poetry. Beach and Bay Poetry Weekend will take place April 6 and 7, 2013.

Two workshops and a public poetry reading will take place at the Hoffman Center in Manzanita on Saturday, April 6. In the morning from 10 am to noon poet Stephanie Lenox will present “Other Shoes,” a workshop to help you learn to embody the voices of your characters. This workshop is for poets of all levels, as well as fiction writers interested in developing authentic characters through poetic experimentation. From 1 pm to 3 pm poet John Morrison will present the workshop “Re-Vision,” geared to the practicing poet. Learn how to take a shimmering first draft, or a cranky problem child, to a deeper level. Cost is $30 per workshop or $50 for both.John Morrison hat bw

At 3:30, Stephanie Lenox and John Morrison will read from their own poetry, followed by a Community Open Mic. The event is free to workshop participants and $7 to non-workshop attendees.

On Sunday, April 7 at the Bay City Arts Center savor a “Scrumptious lunch, open mic, and poem launch” moderated by Nancy Slavin.  Enjoy a light lunch at noon followed at 1:30 with poetry prompts to launch new poems and an open mic opportunity to read the new work. Event will include door prizes, laughter, and poetry appreciation. Lunch is by donation and the open mic is free.

Click here to register for the workshops.  Or, call 503.368.3846 to leave a message. For information about Sunday events, call 503.812.4800.

The event is a collaboration of the Hoffman Center’s Manzanita Writers’ Series and Bay City Arts Center.

Kathryn Claire Concert Rescheduled to Friday, January 4th

kathryn claire head shotHoffman PosterKathryn Claire’s solo concert at the Hoffman Center has been rescheduled to Friday, January 4th.  The show will start at 7:30 and admission is $10.

From an article in Tillamook’s Headlight Herald–

“Following an acclaimed tour of Japan, singer-songwriter Kathryn Claire will return to the Hoffman Center in Manzanita for a solo show at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 4. Kathryn will perform songs from her latest release and her other favorites. Admission will be $10.

Violinist and vocalist Claire is a Portland-based performing, recording and visual artist celebrated for her frequent visits to the north Oregon coast.

“Morning Comes Too Soon” explores the themes of transition, loss and discovery, while showcasing the narrative and personal qualities for which her songs have become known.”

We hope to see you there!

 

Community Talent Showcase Returns January 19

will w didgeThe Hoffman Center in Manzanita will host its fourth Community Talent Showcase Saturday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. The event will feature a variety of acts put on by local citizens.

“These events are so much fun and the audiences really enjoy themselves,” said Center president David Dillon. “It’s amazing the variety of talent we have among us.”

Auditions will be held Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Center to select 12-15 acts for the show. The acts should be suitable for all ages and last no more than five minutes.

Admission to the Jan. 19 show will be $10. All proceeds will go to support the Center’s general operating fund.

Performer registration forms are available here.  Simply bring the completed form to the audition.

Lonesome Heroes duo and Cedar Shakes in Concert on September 7th

Landry McMeans and Rich Russell, from Austin, TX based, Lonesome Heroes, will be playing  Manzanita’s Hoffman Center on Friday, September 7th . The concert starts at 7:30 pm. Admission is $5 and the show will open with local band, Cedar Shakes.

One reviewer describes Lonesome Heroes’ music as “Western Americana, a cross-pollination of rock, folk and country with psych and indie pop – influences from their Texas and Brooklyn backgrounds. It’s the soundscape that occurs when indie rock and country artfully cross paths, rich with acoustic guitar, steel, and vocals from McMeans and Russell.”

The duo has been on a tour of the West with their debut full length album, Daydream Western. Four years, 27 states, and two critically acclaimed EPs finally brought the Lonesome Heroes to the studio under the production guidance of Austin steel guitar legend, Gary Newcomb, who will also be joining them for the evening.

Check out their music at http://thelonesomeheroes.com

 

GuitArt at the Hoffman Center

Join us for “GuitArt” at the Hoffman Center , an evening of auditory and visual pleasure.

On Friday, April 27, the Hoffman Center will host musicians Jason Okamoto and Dmitri Swain, with new works of art on display from John Freethy and Dmitri Swain.

Jason Okamoto plays classical guitar with a Latin American flavor. His musical projects are a variety of solo guitar performances, gigging with gypsy jazz bands, and teaching guitar lessons. Over the past few years, he’s concentrated mostly on solo guitar, building up a diverse repertoire of Spanish, Brazilian Bossa Nova, and other Latin American guitar styles. Jason has also been involved recently with some amazing dance projects such as Body Vox’s “Smoke Soup” production, and performed at the Portland Art Museum. Okamoto, who is self-taught musically, is still his own teacher, and jokes that “Somehow I haven’t fired myself yet.”

Dmitri Swain is a North Coast artist. He specializes in mixed media work, predominantly on paper and wood panels. Dmitri attended Portland State University, from which he holds a degree in drawing, painting and printmaking. In his artists statement, Dmitri explains; The core of my art is surreal and atmospheric. I am primarily inspired by dreams, nature and weather patterns at the moment. I create works with surreal and expressive qualities. Though I am seeing natural things in the world, the bulk of my work is shaped by my own perceptions. I am bringing to the surface my own vision. In this way I make up a unique narrative. The viewer can look into these constructed places or windows, see the characters and the world, then they start to ask questions. The end result is the experience. Swain’s music has a “very unique jazzy feel and sound, accompanied by his alluring vocals” says event promoter John Freethy.

John Freethy dabbles in many art mediums, including photography, printmaking, painting, paper/book arts and mixed media. When asked about the interplay between his art and nature, John answered “I have always felt a deep connection with nature. There’s nothing more beautiful than when you stand outside in a spot and all that you can see is still unchanged by the human hand. These are the kind of places that I am drawn to, and therefore what I am inspired to create and portray in my artwork.”

The art opening begins at 5:30 p.m., with the concert starting at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $8 for the evening. The Hoffman Center is located at 594 Laneda Avenue, Manzanita, across from the public library.

Community Talent Showcase Returns

Dr. Iced Tea and the Lemon Tarts (Tarts not pictured) performed "A Tribute to the BBQ" in October 2011. What will they come up with this time?

 

The Hoffman Center in Manzanita will host its third Community Talent Showcase Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. The event will feature a variety of acts put on by local citizens.

“Our previous two shows were so well received, we had to do another one,” said Center president David Dillon. “We’re looking for singers, musicians, actors, orators, or almost anything. We know there’s a lot talent in this community.”

Auditions will be held Wednesday, Jan. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Center to select 12-15 acts that show a particular skill or originality. The acts should be suitable for all ages and be no more than five minutes long.

Admission to the Jan. 21 show will be $10. All proceeds will go to support the Center’s general operating fund.

Print off the CTS Performer Registration form and bring it to the audition. Questions can be e-mailed to hoffmancenter@nehalemtel.net or phoned to 503-368-3846.

 

Kathryn Claire returns to Hoffman Center, January 6

Kathryn Claire in concert on Friday, January 6

 Following a phenomenal performance with Hanz Araki in October, singer-songwriter Kathryn Claire will return to the Hoffman Center on Friday, January 6th for a solo show. Kathryn will be playing from her latest solo release Morning Comes Too Soon.  Admission is $7.

Kathryn Claire has asserted herself in a new generation of traditionally-inspired musicians. Her violin-playing exhibits a technical grace which is matched only by her truly captivating voice and she possesses the rare ability to move seamlessly across genres. Her deep love and respect for traditional music has long been a driving influence and those roots can be heard in her own original music.

Kathryn released her third solo album, Morning Comes Too Soon, in April 2011. It features Jeff Baxter on piano, Jules Holbrook on bass and Scott McPherson on drums with guest performances by Hanz Araki, Ezra Holbrook, Andrew Lorish, Matthew Hayward-Macdonald and Skip Von Kuske.

The album was recorded in an intense few days at the Secret Society in Portland, Oregon (with engineer Jordan Leff and co-producer Andrew Lorish) and has a very live, dynamic quality. Explored in the 10 tracks are themes of transition, loss and discovery. The songs retain the narrative and personal quality that she is known for while allowing a more mature sound to develop around them.

“Claire’s tunes bridge a personal presence with traditional folk style, and solid contemporary acoustic guitar. Lyrical melodies, and a heart-full folk soprano reminiscent of Baez” – HipFish

www.kathrynclairemusic.com

One of a Kind Celtic Concert Series Comes to Pacific Northwest

Kathryn Claire and Hans Araki to play October 28th

Acclaimed Irish Musicians Join Together for a Unique and Memorable Show

Musicians Hanz Araki and Kathryn Claire are proud to present a series of unprecedented concerts. These two diverse musicians lend their individual expertise and lyrical knowledge to four theme-based concerts that present some of the strongest and most beautiful elements of the Celtic tradition. This October, they’re celebrating the release of the first of four accompanying albums, Songs of Love and Murder.

The murder ballad is a mainstay of the folk idiom in many cultures,perfected in Scotland, Ireland and England long, long ago. From the humorous to the Shakespearean to the downright macabre; with pen-knifes and swords, by hanging or drowning, Songs of Love and Murder is a collection of traditional murder ballads, as well as some dance tunes — jigs and reels with some rather grisly titles — to keep your toes tapping.

“Each of us bring to the table a varied collection of songs and stories that reflect the same themes of longing, love, loss, beauty, and celebration. These concerts give us the freedom to explore some of these experiences thoroughly through the music that has arisen from the last several hundred years of human existence.”

They will perform on Friday, October 28th in Manzanita, OR at the Hoffman Center. Show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are $7.00.

In the late winter, “As I Roved Out” welcomes better weather and represents the traditional Maying celebrations of the British Isles and beyond, while the plight of the emigrant and laborer is presented in a collection of songs and tunes in the late summer entitled “The Emigrant Song.” Some of the darker and more macabre themes found in Celtic love songs are explored in “Songs of Love and Murder,” and completing the series is the Winter Solstice Celebration; celebrate the darkest night of the year with the light of music, storytelling and wonder.

Billed as “The next generation of trad’ music,” Irish flute player and singer Hanz Araki is the quintessential world music musician. He has toured internationally with Juno award-winning The Paperboys and The Casey Neill Trio; also The Bridies, Portland’s all-star Pogues cover band KMRIA among others, and is featured on over a dozen recordings and soundtracks, along with his own acclaimed CD’s. www.hanzaraki.com

Kathryn Claire has asserted herself in a new generation of traditionally-inspired musicians. Her violin-playing exhibits a technical grace which is matched only by her truly captivating voice and she possesses the rare ability to move seamlessly across genres. Her deep love and respect for traditional music has long been a driving influence and those roots can be heard in her own original music.