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A n v i l B l a s t i n g ?
Although "Anvil Blasters" may sound like the name of a heavy metal (pun intended) band, we play an eclectic mix of old and new songs, rowdy and mellow, known and fresh, covers and originals. Photos thanks to Lynn Woodward and Traci Hill.
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F e a t u r i n g :
Jim Cornelius — vocals, guitar & harmonica |
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L i s t e n t o a S a m p l i n g o f S o n g s :
Big Thanks to the folks at The Barn in Sisters, Oregon
for the use of their wonderful venue to make this casual recording! All songs copyrighted. |
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U p c o m i n g G i g s, 2 0 1 7 : [We can't keep up with all that Mike is doing solo and with Dry Canyon Stampede, so to see what else he's up to go to Mike's website!]
Aug 16, 6-8p (maybe 5:30-7:30?) Wednesday — Black Butte Ranch, west of Sisters, OR
Our last in the series of music picnics on the lawn at Black Butte Ranch every summer…! Specifically, the lawn beside the old Rec Center, near the main lodge. There is some tree shade which increases into the evening, so bring a jacket or blankie. Kids are welcome. The climbing wall will be open for play even if you're not a kid.
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. You may bring your own picnic and libations. And/or you may order & take-out the fare at the Bistro, which is an short walk from the music. Black Butte Ranch, just in case ya don't know, is about 10 minutes west of Sisters on Hwy 20/126. You don't need a permit to access this area of BBR. The concert is open to the public, and it's free! Aug 19, Saturday — private party
Aug 20, 6-8p Sunday — Camp Sherman Store Pre-Apocecliptic BBQ!,
Jim Cornelius & Friends… a casual entertainment surprise! Camp Sherman, OR. Outside on the lawn, picnic tables, open to the public. BBQ dinner fare available: hamburgers & hotdogs & sides, beer & wine and other beverages, kids welcome, music free! (Camp Sherman Store: 541-595-6711).
Sept 2, about 5-9p Saturday — Camp Sherman Store Labor Day Weekend BBQ,
Camp Sherman, OR. Outside on the lawn, picnic tables, open to the public, ~$12 BBQ, beer & wine and other beverages, kids welcome, music free! (Camp Sherman Store: 541-595-6711). Decidedly our rowdiest gig of the year… yeeee-haaaaaw!
Oct 14, Saturday — Sisters Harvest Faire, downtown Sisters, OR
Join us in Sisters for the Annual Sisters Harvest Faire. This juried arts and crafts fair runs from 10-4 Sat & Sun, in downtown Sisters and features some of the best vendors around with handcrafted items. Downtown Sisters: Main Avenue, between Larch & Elm/div>
N e w s :  Warriors of the Wild Lands: True Tales of the Frontier Partisans, Jim's book is out! It's available for purchase in local bookstores Sisters' own Paulina Springs Books and on Jim's website. Read more about it on Jim's Frontier Partisans blog.  Borderland Noir, Jim has an essay, "Pancho Villa: Fourth Horseman of the Mexican Apocalypse," published in the crime anthology Borderland Noir, edited by Craig McDonald and published by Betimes Books. It's available at Paulina Springs Books in Sisters and Redmond as well as online. Says Jim, "It's just a wildly fascinating chunk of history. Talk about your game of thrones — every single major leader of the Revolution died violently. In this case, it wasn't just you win or you die, it was you win AND you die."
D o n e G o n e G i g s , 2 0 1 7 :
May 12, 3:30-6:30p Friday — My Own Two Hands Art Stroll at Paulina Springs Books, Sisters, OR
MOTH is a community arts celebration and auction that brings money to the Sisters schools for music and arts programming: the hugely successful and replicated Americana Project.
July 1, 7-9p Satday — Cork Cellars 391 W. Cascade Ave, Sisters, OR
Jim & Mike will pack the cellar! Wine Bar and Bistro. Small venue. No cover. Make a reservation: 541-549-2675, or just ask a good friend to scoot their butt over.
July 5, 6-8p Wednesday — Black Butte Ranch, west of Sisters, OR
Black Butte Ranch has a series of music picnics on the lawn every summer, and we get to play for several of them! Specifically, the lawn beside the old Rec Center, near the main lodge. There is some tree shade which increases into the evening, so bring a jacket or blankie. Kids are welcome. The climbing wall will be open for play even if you're not a kid.
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. You may bring your own picnic and libations. And/or you may order & take-out the fare at the Bistro, which is an two-stone's throw from the music. Black Butte Ranch, just in case ya don't know, is about 10 minutes west of Sisters on Hwy 20/126. You don't need a permit to access this area of BBR. The concert is open to the public, and it's free!
July 8, 10a-4p Saturday — Sisters Artist Marketplace, Cascade Ave, Sisters, OR.
Arts & Crafts Festival, Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show weekend. We'll play multiple sets between 10a and 4p. Free.
July 12, 6-8p Wednesday — Black Butte Ranch, west of Sisters, OR
Black Butte Ranch has a series of music picnics on the lawn every summer, and we get to play for several of them! Specifically, the lawn beside the old Rec Center, near the main lodge. There is some tree shade which increases into the evening, so bring a jacket or blankie. Kids are welcome. The climbing wall will be open for play even if you're not a kid.
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. You may bring your own picnic and libations. And/or you may order & take-out the fare at the Bistro, which is an short walk from the music. Black Butte Ranch, just in case ya don't know, is about 10 minutes west of Sisters on Hwy 20/126. You don't need a permit to access this area of BBR. The concert is open to the public, and it's free! July 23, Sunday — private party
July 26, 6-8p Wednesday — Black Butte Ranch, west of Sisters, OR
Black Butte Ranch has a series of music picnics on the lawn every summer, and we get to play for several of them! Specifically, the lawn beside the old Rec Center, near the main lodge. There is some tree shade which increases into the evening, so bring a jacket or blankie. Kids are welcome. The climbing wall will be open for play even if you're not a kid.
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. You may bring your own picnic and libations. And/or you may order & take-out the fare at the Bistro, which is an short walk from the music. Black Butte Ranch, just in case ya don't know, is about 10 minutes west of Sisters on Hwy 20/126. You don't need a permit to access this area of BBR. The concert is open to the public, and it's free!
Aug 3, 4p & 5:30p Thursday — Deschutes County Fair, Food Court Stage, Redmond, OR
Perhaps they don't know we do mostly "killin' songs" when they hired us to play at the Food Court, we'll see if everyone can stomach it! There's an entry fee into the fair. Here's a link to info about the Fair.
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