Josh Reynolds of "The Lion Sons" with his Dad, Nick Reynolds of The Kingston Trio
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The Tenor Guitar Foundation proudly recognizes OREGON COAST MAGAZINE, THE ROGUE ALE PUBLIC HOUSE,BANDZOOGLE.com, and the Astor Street Opry Company as sponsors of this years gathering.
TENOR GUITAR FOUNDATION Astoria, Oregon May 30, 31, June 1, 2, 2013 Thursday May 30th
9am to 11:30am - The Coffee Girl - 39th Street / end of Pier 39 meet, greet, jam, pick up tickets and T-Shirts lunch with live music JEAN MANN / THE QUIET AMERICAN
2:00pm-4:00pm - RiversZen Yoga 399 31st Street / on the Columbia River play music (or free time in Astoria for those who don't want to jam)
4:00pm - 7:00pm FREE TIME performances by EZ MARC POSCHMAN / PROF. DOUGLAS FRASER
11:00am - 5:00pm Rogue Ale Public House Banquet Room Pier 39 Hall of Tenor Guitars Luthier Exhibit All day exhibit of hand crafted tenor guitars, ukuleles and other musical instruments sponsored by the Rogue Ale Public House and the Tenor Guitar Foundation. Enjoy breathtaking views, great food, handcrafted beer and handcrafted musical instruments at the end of historic Pier 39!
Meet and Greet for those who arrived in town early at THE COFFEE GIRL located on 39th street at the end of the historic 39th Street Pier, former home of the BumbleBee Cannery. There is some parking on the pier itself as well as parking at the end of the street right before the Trolley Tracks.
Bring your tenor guitar or any other instrument, and you can order coffee and enjoy a light breakfast of bagels and local lox, watch the giant cargo ships pass by, pick up T-shirts you paid for in advance, and play a few tunes while meeting other tenor guitar enthusiasts.
We have arranged, with Clemente's Restaurant at 1198 Commercial Street, across from the Liberty Theatre, to have a wonderful "Tenor Guitar Luncheon". There is no cover charge, but space is limited so you MUST RSVP by calling 503-325-1067.
Make your resrevation now to assure a seat, and simply order off the menu. If you're with other people the servers will be happy to write separate checks if you mention it to them in advance. Clemente's is located in the heart of Astoria and after lunch would be a good time to walk around and explore the shops.
For those who would rather play music than explore the shops, there will be a jam session and place to exchange insights about the tenor guitar at the RiversZen Yoga space located at 399 31st Street, on the Columbia River at the end of 31st Street, from 2:00-4:00.
Driving Directions to RiversZen Yoga from downtown Astoria: Head East towards Portland, make a left at the light into the Safeway parking lot where you will be making a U turn in the lot to head back out of the parking lot where you will turn RIGHT and then go a very short distance and turn RIGHT towards the Columbia River on 31st. (You can also make a left on 31st Street before the Safeway, but there is no designated left turn lane, and there is sometimes a lot of logging traffic, so you have the option of going a little bit further to the Safeway for a safe way to get to 31st street…)
4:00pm - 7:00pm FREE TIME
Have dinner or snacks and drinks at The Sand Trap while lisetning to PROF. DOUGLAS FRASER perform from 7pm until 8pm, followed by EZ MARC POSCHMAN from 8pm until 9pm The Sand Trap Pub is located downstairs at McMenamin's Gearhart Hotel, 1157 N. Marion Ave, Gearhart, OR 97138) about 25 minutes drive from downtown Astoria.
Remember, there is no sales tax in Oregon, and there are no parking meters in Astoria (well, I think there are two in front of the Wells Fargo Bank, but that's it…) So you won't have to pay extra for parking, like you would in a big city, and your money at restaurants, in the shops, and if you happen to buy a musical instrument, goes a lot farther!
Friday May 31th
10:45am - Astoria Riverfront Trolley
12:00pm - 2:00pm The Bridgewater Bistro - Tenor Guitar Luncheon performance by "Banana" 12:30-1:30
3:00pm - 4:00pm Arts: Live & Local -Carol Newman - KMUN tune in to KMUN and hear some of us on the radio talking about…tenor guitars
7:00pm - 9:30pm Astoria Street Opry Company - AN EVENING OF TENOR GUITARS at least twelve performers are playing this year, so we had to make TWO nights of it, Friday and Saturday.When you attend both nights you will be able to see every performer coming to the gathering this year, including those playing around the city that you might not have had a chance to see. The location is 129 W. Bond Street. Click here for directions and parking. Tickets $15 for one night or $25 for both Friday and Saturday Click Here: Tickets / T-shirts / Workshops / Poster Buy Tickets for the 4th Annual Tenor Guitar Gathering Events NOW!
11:00am - 5:00pm Rogue Ale Public House Banquet Room Pier 39
Hall of Tenor Guitars Luthier Exhibit All day exhibit of hand crafted tenor guitars, ukuleles and other musical instruments sponsored by the Rogue Ale Public House and the Tenor Guitar Foundation. Enjoy breathtaking views, great food, handcrafted beer and handcrafted musical instruments at the end of historic Pier 39!
Drive to the Bridegwater Bistro and park. Wait at the visible Trolley stop across the tracks at 10:45. Bring a tenor guitar or instrument of your choice. Have $1 handy to give to the Trolley conductor. The first Trolley leaves at 11am which is why you must be at the stop fifteen minutes before. We will board together and play music up and down the Trolley line. It arrives back where we started around noon. We will depart and walk into the restaurant for all of you that made your advance reservations by calling 503-325-6777. Lowell "Banana" Levenger of the Youngbloods (and Richard and Mimi Farina and other wonderful folk and folk-rock groups of the early 60's) will be giving a performance you will remember for all time.
Some of us will be on Carol Newman's show "Arts Live and Local"on KMUN from 3 to 4. This is a good time to explore Astoria, drive up to the Column, visit the Maritime Museum.
AN EVENING OF TENOR GUITARS at the Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse is too big to cram into one night, so we made it TWO. Friday from 7pm to 9:30pm with a short intermission and Saturday from 7pm to 9:30pm with a short intermission. Each night will have different artists. Buy ticket a ticket for one night for $15, or one ticket that includes both nights for only $25. (That's $12.50 per night, a true value.)
When you attend both nights you will see: BANANA, THE LION SONS, THE RENEGADE STRING BAND, MYSHKIN, JEAN MANN, THE QUIET AMERICAN, ALULA, PROF DOUGLAS FRASER, EZ MARC POSCHMAN, JOHN LAWLOR, JACK PONTING, TOM MOLYNEAUX, CARL ALLEN, MARK JOSEPHS and more... |
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An Evening of Tenor Guitars
The Lion Sons - Mike Marvin, Josh Reynolds, Tim Gorelangton - keeping the spirit of Nick Reynolds, The Kingston Trio and the tenor guitar alive and well! 
Jason, Jared, Miho and Kelly are - ALULA 
EZ Marc Poschman - an excellent tenor guitarist with videos on YouTube to prove it. Marc plays violin, has a commanding voice, and shares our passion for the instrument. Marc also designed the full color logo for the Tenor Guitar Foundation! 
It's the Catastrophone Symphonette! Look closely. It's ll EZ Marc Poschman, master of disguises and the tenor guitar! 
Mark Josephs with his 1929 Gibson . The guy who said, "Hey! We can use the old abandoned barn, and old man Stevens will give us some chairs! Judith, you make up some tickets! I'll call all the fellas, and we'll put on a show!! How hard could it be?" 
Mark Josephs - He plays harmonica, too! 
The Hippie from Olema... 
....Joins the Youngbloods 
.....plays piano, guitar, mandolin, bass, five string tenor guitar 
.....becomes Grandpa Banana 
the one, the only, Lowell "Banana" Levenger!!! 
Banana, the "musician's musician" returns to Astoria to play his songs soulfully, from the heart. 
Prof Douglas Fraser has played his tenor guitar at Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Magic Mountain.... 
Prof Douglas Fraser has opened up for Buddy Rich, Blood Sweat and Tears, Eubie "I'm Just Wild About Harry" Blake, Les Brown, Stan Getz.... 
Prof Douglas Fraser's Grandmother toured with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and he has been perfroming since the age of THREE!!! 
The Quiet American - Aaron and Nicole Keim 
Aaron and Nicole Keim - The Quiet American - A wonderful duo playing harmonium, tenor guitar, ukulele, performing their original songs. 
Aaron and Nicole Keim - The Quiet American - Join us for their first time at the gathering. 
The Renegade Stringband (tenor guitar in case in trunk of car) 
The Renegade Stringband (tenor guitar in case behind the tree) 
Myshkin on stage last year at TGG3 is back for TGG4 !!! 
Myshkin before entering the colorful Land of Oz 
Myshkin - a world renown songwriter who choses the tenor guitar for intimate self expression. 
My good friend and jamming buddy, Tom Molyneaux , teaching me the chords to "Eight Miles High" on tenor. 
Tom Molyneaux, a wonderful player and major contributor to the expansion of the tenor guitar, will be here for the first time. 
Tom Molyneaux at the Saga Instrument booth holding two Blueridge tenors. 
Jean Mann - she can perform and text message at the same time...and she knows how to smile! 
Jean Mann - wonderful songwriter you will love! 
Jean Mann - Carol Newman on KMUN called me and told me about her. So glad she did! 
Carl Allen has been playing msuic for over 50 years from the Woody Guthrie, 50's and 60's folk book, who has become a treasured member of the tenor guitar "chicago tuning" community. |
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TENOR GUITAR HALL OF FAME
2011  Nick Reynolds 2012  Rabon Delmore 2013  Robin Hunte & The Merrymen (Robin is far left)  Tiny Grimes  Scatman Crothers |
