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The schedule information below relates to the 2007 Bite of Oregon. New schedules will be posted here starting July, 2008. Please check back then. Thanks!

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GRAND OPENING
Noon – 12:40
Umatilla Dance Troupe

Tribal song & dance presented by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
www.Tamastslikt.org

ALL POINTS OREGON
A piano-infused showcase featuring “Oregon’s Best” from around the state

12:50 – 1:20
Brady Goss
(Eastern OR)
Boogie woogie teen phenom recalls Jerry Lee Lewis
www.BradyGoss.com

1:30 – 2:20
Debra Arlyn

(Corvallis)
Vocally divine pop-rock w/ sophisticated jazz leanings
www.DebraArlyn.com

3:00 - 3:40
Shelly Rudolph
(Eugene)
w/special guests

Devin Phillips
Ramsey Embick
Ron Steen
Dennis Caiazza

Sultry, steamy & soulful jazz
www.ShellyRudolph.com


NW FRESH
Portland’s freshest acts create musical waves that ripple from coast to coast

4:00– 4:40
Nick Jaina Band
Songs of effortless brilliance supported by clarinets, accordion, violin, keyboards, random percussion, & guitar
www.myspace.com/NickJaina

5:00 – 5:40
Beliss
w/ members of Pink Martini

The Underwood sisters’ jazz background imbues their progressive folk
w/ lovely sensuality
www.BelissMusic.com

6:00 – 7:00
Renegade Saints

A touring sensation in the 90’s, recent reunions have refreshed their sound - a mix of classic Southern jam & heartland
song craft
www.myspace.com/
RenegadeSaintsMusic

7:30 - 8:30
SCOTT FISHER
& 1a.m. Approach

This modern piano-pop troubadour’s sophisticated hybrid is a mix of Steely Dan, Dave Matthews & Ziggy Marley
www.myspace.com/
ScottFisherBand


OREGON MUSIC HALL
OF FAME PRESENTS

9:00 - 10:15
NU SHOOZ ORCHESTRA

1987 Grammy nominee returns w/ a shimmering mix of soul, jazz, exotica & film noire distinguished by the caramelized vocals of Valerie Day
www.NuShoozMusic.com


FIREWORKS
10:15

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94/7 FM
GREASY KID STUFF
Hosts Belinda & Hova give this section their family fun stamp
of approval
www.GreasyKidStuff.net

In the audience
Noon – 3:30

The Bird Lady

Mix & mingle w/ Portland’s
most personable flock of
party parrots
www.aviangoddess.net

Noon – 12:40
Victor Johnson & Friends
Award-winning act beloved nationally for his authentic American roots music for kids
www.VictorJohnson.com

1:00 – 1:40
Shoehorn’s VonTap
Family

Tap dancing sax man is joined by his happy footed offspring
www.ShoeHornMusic.com


2:00 – 2:15
Cardboard Songsters

Large scale puppet performance troupe charms kids of all ages

2:15 - 3:15
BABY GRAMPS &
The Back Swamp Potioners

This family show encompasses vintage jazz, sea chanteys, nonsense songs, poetry, Delta blues, and forgotten folk tunes made unforgettable through Gramps’ remarkable interpretation - his singular performance on Johnny Depp’s "Rogues Gallery” cd earned him a slot on Letterman
www.BabyGramps.com


SUMMERTIME
CELLO CHILL
3:45 – 5:00
Portland Cello Project

w/ guest vocalists
Holcombe Waller
Laura Gibson

This 8-piece cello ensemble brings a musical & whimsical flair to classical as well as eccentric pop pieces; w/ vocal punctuation from Portland’s indie rock stars
www.PortlandCelloProject.com
www.HolcombeWaller.com
www.LauraGibson.net


40th Anniversary Tribute
SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND
5:30 – 6:30
SNEAKIN’ OUT
w/ The Billy Shear’s String Quintet

Glock-&-roll acoustic trio delivers an epic instrumental interpretation of the Beatles’ masterwork, performed in
its entirety
www.SneakinOut.com


PLANET DANCE SAMPLER
Oregon is a dance hotbed of world music hybrids - including American’s own indigenous rhythm & blues

7:00 – 8:00
Cubaneo

w/ the Rumbanana Salsa Dancers
Named the NW’s Best Salsa Band 2007, this 9-member traditional Cuban big band is known for its infectious dance grooves and its authenticity – they are joined by a 10 member Salsa dance troupe
www.CubaneoSon.com
www.Rumbanana.org

8:30 – 9:30
Vivid Curve
This didjeridoo powered groove-rock act is in the vanguard of the “US Air Force” movement centered in the Pacific NW
www.VividCurve.com

9:30 – 10:00
Divine Fire Dancers

Thrill to this dazzling
“fire worx” troupe Accompanied by mobile percussion

10:00 – 11:00
LIV WARFIELD

Fronted by one of the most remarkable voices on the national Neo-Soul scene, this powerhouse band puts a modern spin on vintage R&B
www.LivMyMusic.com

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ROAD TO THE BITE FINALS
10:00 – 11:40
Portland Songwriters Association
w/ host Dan Lowe
Finalists:
Justin Jude
Miguel Martinez
Ernie Birney

3 finalists vie for title of
Oregon’s Best Singer/Songwriter
www.PSA.org

OREGON VOICES
From back porch intimacy to national stage focus, these home-grown songwriters never fail to deliver

Noon – 12:40
Jim Brunberg Acoustic Trio

Brunberg honed his beautiful, smart & funny songs touring with the likes of Gregg Brown, Willie Nelson & Loudon Wainwright
www.JimBrunberg.com

1:00 – 2:00
In a Rare Solo Appearance TRACY GRAMMER

An annual highlight of the Bite, join this evocative Top Ten Americana performer in a celebration of the
“Mythic Americana” songs
of the late Dave Carter
www.TracyGrammer.com


SISTERS ARE DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES
These acts exemplify the musical excellence & sense of community fostered by Oregon’s female performers

2:30 – 3:30
Dirty Martini

Mingling expressive voices, songwriting chops & considerable musical ability, this ensemble is a balanced, bliss-filled blend of 3 of the NW’s finest female singer/songwriters:
Stephanie Schneiderman,
Lara Michell & McKinley
www.DirtyMartiniMusic.com

3:50 – 4:40
Pilar French Intention
w/ the Acoustic Minds twins

A vibrant sound emits from this artful fusion of American pop, rock, old school funk & blues
www.myspace.com/PilarFrench


SUMMER GROOVE GETDOWN
Unleash your inner dance maniac & get down w/ Portland’s reigning party bands

5:00 – 5:50
INTERVISION

Soulful jazz-infused pop creates a dance party blend of Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder & Jamiroquai
www.IntervisionMusic.com

6:00
Law Enforcement Torch Run 2007 Harley Davidson Raffle

6:10– 7:00
DR. THEOPOLIS

This booty-shaking freak show takes the wacky funk of Parliament, chases it w/ the old-school soul of The Ohio Players & tops it w/ the ever popular gyrations of Mr. Fabulous, their dancing fun maker
www.DrTheopolis.com

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