Aguamiel
10-piece Carribean salsa band, complete with dancers
7 p.m. Friday, November 6 in Loucks Auditorium

Tickets: $5 in advance/$7 at the door
On sale NOW at all Library Circulation Desks

Aguamiel features traditional Latin styles, and also includes the contemporary Cuban musical style known as timba, filled with hip-hop, funk and jazz inspired bass patterns and aggressive rhythms. Fans of Latin music will be delighted by the sizzling, red-hot sound of this 10-piece Caribbean salsa band, complete with dancers. Aguamiel has proven to be magnetically attractive to salsa lovers of all ages. 

Battle of the Bands
Four local bands, all original music
7 p.m. Friday, December 4 in Loucks Auditorium

Tickets: $5 in advance/$7 at the door
On sale NOW at all Library Circulation Desks

Chosen from the largest pool ever to apply for Library’s Battle of the Bands, four bands have been tapped to bring their unique talent to the Loucks Auditorium stage for the 2009 event. Featured bands, in no particular order, will be:

Plan of Attack (Dallas, Oregon) ― Pop punk, hardcore - This three-member band made up of high school friends formed about a year ago with a commitment to creating music as a lifestyle.

The Timbreines (Salem, Oregon) ― Pop rock - Dedicated to the idea that music should be fun, The Timbreines make accessible music that is upbeat and crowd-pleasing.

Seacats (Kelso, Washington) ― Indie rock - A hard-working young indie rock band with their sights set high, the Seacats blend dirty guitars with light catchy melodies.

The Volks (Salem, Oregon) ― Psychedelic/Classic Rock/Progressive - This quintet led by singer Lily Breshears is making a splash playing quirky, sunny rock anchored by keybord, guitar, and drums.

This has been a sell-out crowd favorite since it’s very first year. Each band plays a 20-minute set of original music. At the end of the night, a winner will be chosen based on a combination of scoring by three guest judges and a decible reading of crowd response. The winner will be featured in a fully produced showcase concert that wraps up the concert series in April 2010.

Stolen Sweets
Three-part harmonies drawing from the crisp and saucy era of 1920s and 1930s jazz
7 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2010 in Loucks Auditorium

Tickets: $5 in advance/$7 at the door
On sale December 29

A true Portland favorite, the Stolen Sweets ooze with succulent female three-part harmonies drawing from the crisp and saucy era of 1920s and 1930s jazz. Come see why people of all ages are flocking to see them light up a room with their vintage sound.

Premium Show

Portland Taiko
Award-winning Asian-American drumming ensemble weaving rhythm, melody, humor and movement
7 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2010

Tickets: $10 in advance/$12 at the door
On sale January 22, 2010

Portland Taiko is an award-winning Asian-American drumming ensemble. The performers weave rhythm, melody, humor and movement together into an exhilarating musical experience. By combining traditional and contemporary compositions and choreography, Portland Taiko takes Asian-American music into unexplored territory with its innovative and provocative creations.

Winner: Battle of the Bands
December’s champion featuried in a fully produced showcase concert
7 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2010 in Loucks Auditorium

Tickets: $5 in advance/$7 at the door
On sale February 19, 2010

The champion of December’s Battle-of-the-Bands plays a fully produced, 90-minute showcase concert.  This concert will be recorded live! You will not want to miss it.