Influence Presents Dismal Niche Orchestra

Who: Dismal Niche Orchestra
What: Concert to Support Tualatin Valley Artists
When: Saturday, August 27, 2011, 7:00 PM
Where: Influence Music Hall, 135 SE Third Ave., Hillsboro Oregon 97123
Tickets: $15 donation.

Dismal Niche Orchestra, a five-piece band that plays a retro post-modern, contemporary style of music with a new grass spin, will perform at Influence Music Hall, 135 SE 3rd Ave., Saturday, Aug. 27 at 7:00 p.m.

Jeff Harness, leader of the group, says comedy plays a large role in their show, as they are there to entertain. "In this life," he said, "we all carve out our own dismal niche - part of the soggy Pacific Northwest mind set." He adds his own bit of philosophy, "Remember, if you tap your feet to the music enough, moss can't grow between your toes."

The Dismal Niche Orchestra named after a Lewis and Clarke logbook entry of their first days camping on the Oregon Coast is a Pacific Northwest fusion band, incorporating elements of bluegrass, rock, R&B, blues, classical and jazz into a format designed to appeal to both the listening audience and the people that want to get out on the floor and shake it. Not a bluegrass band, rather they take current and traditional music and perform it using bluegrass and jugband instruments.

Paul Savanac plays the banjo and mandolin in the musical group and Barry Hagan does an amazing job with the tuba and bass. Dr. John Keys brings a multitude of instruments in like the dobro, mandolin, lap steel, and the six and 12 string guitars. Chuck Gilman plays the harmonica and helps Harness with the vocals.

June 25th, Oregon's Gentle Breeze in Concert

Who: Oregon's Gentle Breeze featuring Evan and Tamera Acey and Arthur Bullis
What: Concert to Support Tualatin Valley Artists
When: Saturday, June 25th, 2011, 8:00 PM (doors open at 7:00)
Where: Influence Music Hall, 135 SE Third Ave., Hillsboro Oregon 97123
Tickets: $10 donation.

June is here and so is your chance to spend an evening with Oregon's Gentle Breeze. Influence Music Hall's Co-Founder Evan Acey and his trio which includes his wife Tamera and bassist Arthur Bullis, will perform a wide variety of easy listening tunes that you may or may not recognize...but you will certainly enjoy. Oregon's Gentle Breeze will be joined by special guest Bobby Blues.

Tualatin Valley Arists' monthly concerts, held in the heart of historic downtown Hillsboro, help unite musicians with those who love live music. Our events bring fresh, wholesome entertainment to the heart of the city making the community a much better place in which to live.

There is a suggested donation of $10 at the door the evening of the concert. Wine, beer and concessions will be available for purchase at the concert. All proceeds will help to support the non-profit Tualatin Valley Artists Inc.

Influence Music Hall has a New Sign!

Tualatin Valley Artists is pleased to have a new sign for the Influence Music Hall. No longer will prospective visitors be told to look for the "orange cone on the sidewalk" or "Will Smith on the door."

The sign was a collaboration of several members of TV Artists including Garry White, Elina Zebergs, and Jay Hensleigh. Thanks for your work to get this done.

Influence Music Hall hosts the Friday Night Open Mic, monthly concerts, and displays the artwork of Tualatin Valley Artists.

Music Every Friday and First Tuesday

Open Mic Fridays - 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Every Friday night is Open Mic night at Influence Gallery. Bring an instrument, your voice and your passion for music for an evening of music and friends. Below are a few photos from a recent Friday Night!

 
 

First Tuesdays - 4:00pm to 8:30pm

Come to our opening art reception the First Tuesday of each month, with musical entertainment provided by local musicians.