Elder Audience » Music http://www.elderaudience.com Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:58:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Harpsidhe-Celtic,traditional and original old-world style harp, with Tyger Bailey http://www.elderaudience.com/harpsidhe-celtictraditional-and-original-old-world-style-harp-with-tyger-bailey/ http://www.elderaudience.com/harpsidhe-celtictraditional-and-original-old-world-style-harp-with-tyger-bailey/#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:38:44 +0000 pam http://www.elderaudience.com/?p=5439 Harpsidhe (pronounced Harp-shee)!

I am a published artist (2 CD’s), providing Celtic harp, traditional and original old-world style folk harp music, and ambient music for your events and parties. I can perform inside or out, on a flexible schedule, and although I am Portland based, I travel!   I also love to play special music for Christmas, Valentines Day, St.Patrick’s Day, and other holidays. Learn more at my website, and listen to a sample of my music–then contact me for a program!

Contact: Tyger Bailey

Phone: (503)891-7682

Email: harpsidhe@yahoo.com

Website: www.harpsidhe.com

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Harpsidhe#p/u/4/xc5SBTy5X1Y

Music sample: www.cdbaby.com/cd/harpsidhe

]]> http://www.elderaudience.com/harpsidhe-celtictraditional-and-original-old-world-style-harp-with-tyger-bailey/feed/ 0 Mitch Hider–Whistler, Vaudeville style performer, and Historian of Whistling http://www.elderaudience.com/mitch-hider-whistler-vaudeville-style-performer-and-historian-of-whistling/ http://www.elderaudience.com/mitch-hider-whistler-vaudeville-style-performer-and-historian-of-whistling/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:41:26 +0000 pam http://www.elderaudience.com/?p=5190 Mitch Hider, of Eugene, is a long-time professional musical whistler and vaudeville-style performer. He is in the National Whistlers Hall of Fame and is a noted historian of whistling; he has given talks about the history, using vintage recordings. Mitch whistles, sings, yodels and scats; he does standards, jazz, show tunes, sacred, western, novelty, international and more. He does opera parody and a humorous magic show. He plays ukulele, harmonica, drums and other novelty instruments. He uses a table of hats and props. Mitch’s shows have a lot of humor, but he also does church programs and has whistled at many funerals. He once whistled with “Bertha the Harmonica-Playing Elephant”!

Contact Mitch for a program at your facility or event! He is based in Eugene, but he travels widely!

Phone: (541)343-1115

]]> http://www.elderaudience.com/mitch-hider-whistler-vaudeville-style-performer-and-historian-of-whistling/feed/ 0 Portland Chamber Orchestra http://www.elderaudience.com/portland-chamber-orchestra/ http://www.elderaudience.com/portland-chamber-orchestra/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:10:21 +0000 pam http://www.elderaudience.com/?p=5166 Experience the Portland Chamber Orchestra…The intimate symphony with infinite imagination!

FUSION OF ARTS – ORCHESTRA WITH OTHER ARTS GROUPS & ARTISTS

See our website for details on all our programs!

We have senior ticket pricing as well as group discounts. Our concerts take place in several locations around Portland and Hillsboro.

Phone: (503)771-3250

E mail: dido.heath@portlandchamberorchestra.org

Website: http://www.portlandchamberorchestra.org

2010/2011 season highlights:
CHOPINIADE (HOMAGE TO CHOPIN)concert 9/10 and 9/11.The Portland Chamber Orchestra, in collaboration with the Portland Festival Ballet, presents a concert to celebrate the music of Frederic Chopin in the beloved composer’s 200th anniversary year.

Holiday concert-HANDEL’S MESSIAH “A JOYFUL CELEBRATION” 12/22 and 12/23.The Portland Chamber Orchestra, in collaboration with the Oregon Chorale, the Portland Boychoir, the Hillsboro Community Youth Choir and a roster of exciting soloists will perform a Messiah that promises to herald in the joyful spirit of the holidays.

Spring concert-FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT 4/8 and 4/9/2011.The season’s final concert speaks of man’s inhumanity towards man, and propels us on a musical journey from the darkest depths of the human psyche to his highest plain of hope, dignity and joy.

]]> http://www.elderaudience.com/portland-chamber-orchestra/feed/ 0 Sally Cohn, Hand Whistler http://www.elderaudience.com/sally-cohn-hand-whistler/ http://www.elderaudience.com/sally-cohn-hand-whistler/#comments Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:41:44 +0000 pam http://www.elderaudience.com/?p=5152 I whistle Folk, Celtic, Religious music and more, on my cupped hands!

I have performed at parties, concerts, retirement home gatherings, weddings, and funerals. My hand whistling is accompanied either by recorded music, or with live guitarists and pianists. You may have seen me on America’s Top Talent show! Contact me to do a program at your facility or event! I travel throughout the Portland Metro area as well as to Salem. Travel to other areas depends on season and weather.

Sally Cohn

Phone: (503)282-8615

Email : dunsidhe1@msn.com

Website : www.handmelodies.com

Sample from YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D98qJSa5Uw

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Location: Powers Auditorium at Willamette High School in Eugene

Senior ticket prices!

Please check out our website for all the details on the next show! Hope to see you at the Opry!

Phone: (541)514-1575

Email: dallasmccord@yahoo.com

Website: www.emeraldvalleyopry.com

]]> http://www.elderaudience.com/emerald-valley-opry/feed/ 0 Dallas McCord-Cowboy Entertainer! http://www.elderaudience.com/dallas-mccord-cowboy-entertainer/ http://www.elderaudience.com/dallas-mccord-cowboy-entertainer/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:49:12 +0000 pam http://www.elderaudience.com/?p=5090 I am a cowboy singer, songwriter, poet, emcee, radio DJ and musician! I would love to perform at your Eugene-area facility or event. Please check out my website for more information!

Contact: Dallas McCord

Phone: (541)514-1575

Email: dallasmccord@yahoo.com

Website: www.dallasmccord.com

]]> http://www.elderaudience.com/dallas-mccord-cowboy-entertainer/feed/ 0 Jeni Foster-Music and History! http://www.elderaudience.com/jeni-foster-music-and-history/ http://www.elderaudience.com/jeni-foster-music-and-history/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:03:19 +0000 pam http://www.elderaudience.com/?p=5063 Interactive lecture and music programs by folk singer Jeni Foster, who specializes in songs related to history and literature. These programs are both entertaining and educational. Half the songs in each program have sing-along choruses. Jeni’s programs capture much of the the American experience, and more–songs of America’s Railroads, Irish emigration, Miners’ struggles, Womens lives, America’s farmworkers…

Songs are set in the context of the historical narrative and are used to add an emotional dimension to the the stories.They come from real people singing about their lives, making the past come alive!

Jeni has always loved to sing: “My mother says I started singing as soon as I could talk. I grew up on a cattle ranch in Montana, and living in relative isolation I became very good at entertaining myself. Singing and reading were my favorite pastimes. I often would sit on a windmill platform and sing to the cows — which in retrospect was a good exercise in learning vocal projection!”

What others have said about Jeni’s programs:

“…a masterpiece of well-researched history combined with beautifully sung Irish songs …”

“…We were charmed by her presentation and at the year-end review of programs, it was chosen as the favorite program of the year.”

“…Jeni was a great success! Not only was her program of historical interest, it also touched the heart. Many a tear was seen. Her personality was warm. …She was absolutely wonderful.”

“…I’ve lived a lot of years and have seen a lot of birds, but this program gave me a whole new perspective on birds and I thank you for that.”

“…A superior program. One of the best I have attended. Ms. Foster is an excellent presenter and has a wonderful, soulful voice.”

“…Fabulous program — informative, entertaining, poetic and inspiring. Jeni is an original!”

Learn more at Jeni’s website, and listen to samples of her music! Jeni travels widely!

Limited discount available for programs clustered in one location.

Phone: (541)479-6577

Email: jeniwren@q.com

Website: www.jenimusic.com

]]> http://www.elderaudience.com/jeni-foster-music-and-history/feed/ 0 Jim Pritchard, Pop Music Historian and DJ! http://www.elderaudience.com/jim-pritchard-pop-music-historian-and-dj/ http://www.elderaudience.com/jim-pritchard-pop-music-historian-and-dj/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:15:08 +0000 pam http://www.elderaudience.com/?p=4823 I am a pop music historian and DJ, specializing in the music of the years 1935-1975.  As an ex-radio DJ (’61-’76), I bring a superb speaking ability, personal knowledge of the era, and numerous personal stories of celebrities I interacted with! I DJ dances in small venues with a VAST array of the music of yesteryear. So contact me for a presentation on pop music history, OR to be the DJ at your facility or event.

I already entertain at Portland area senior facilities but I’d enjoy doing more–and I am available to travel widely!

Read what an activity director (Danette U.) recently sent me about Jim:

“DJ and pop historian Jim Pritchard is one of the most unique entertainers that I’ve met in my 5+ years as an activity director. Residents are literally spellbound by his stories of meeting celebrities, and his knowledge of the music and radio industry. His voice is obviously resonant and booming to be in radio, and his sense of humor always evokes laughter. He’s dj’d and hosted dances, reminisce circles, and presented his radio history talk with song snippets for us. It’s amazing, to go back in time with him! Jim is very gracious to the senior audience, and very easy to work with–I hope many more activity directors will discover this gem and see their residents musically delighted, too!”

Contact: Jim Pritchard

Phone: (971)222-7411

Email: chuckwroste@aol.com

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Check out our website, and listen to a sample of Generations’ music!

Contact: Bill Wagoner

Phone: (503)267-3465

Email: Bill@generationsband.net

Website: www.Generationsband.net

]]> http://www.elderaudience.com/generations-band/feed/ 0 Reliving Radio, with Dick Karman http://www.elderaudience.com/reliving-radio-with-dick-karman/ http://www.elderaudience.com/reliving-radio-with-dick-karman/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:03:34 +0000 pam http://www.elderaudience.com/?p=4764 Reliving Radio! Return with us to those thrilling days of live radio theater. A troop of volunteer actors, using scripts from the past, music that memories are made of, and mechanical sound effects–all transport your audience to yesteryear! Reliving Radio brings memories like Fibber McGee  & Molly, Sam Spade, Gunsmoke, Our Miss Brooks, Dragnet, The Whistler, and Sherlock Holmes. Rekindle memories of years gone by.

**No set charge, but donations are appreciated, especially for travel expenses.

Visit our site, website, and arrange for us to perform at your facility or event!

Contact: Dick Karman

Phone:  (503)784-4398

Email: relivingradio@karmans.net

Website: www.relivingradio.com

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