blugene
CONTACT

SEEKING

Vocalist, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Bass Guitar, Background Singer, Banjo, Vocalist - Alto, Upright bass.

ABOUT

I sing & play a blend of folk, bluegrass, classic rock, jazz, ait/indie, blues, etc.- and originals which are sometimes hard to classify. Some folks call it "Americana". Others just call it "Music".

Screen name:
blugene
Member since:
Jan 13 2008
Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:
Moderately Committed
Years playing music:
25
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
2-3 times per week

Influences

Willie Nelson; Steve Stills; James Taylor; Doc Watson; Townes van Zandt; Gillian Welch; Frank Sinatra; Fats Waller; Hank Williams; Van Morrison; The Platters; Alison Krauss; Patsy Cline; Donovan, Dylan, Avicii, Johnny Cash, Simon & Garfunkel; Anne Murray, Flying Burrito Brothers, Steve Earle, Myself: whatever/whoever.

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:
Advanced
Harmonica:
Advanced
Acoustic Guitar:
Moderate
Bass Guitar:
Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Two acoustic guitars with pickups. Harmonicas, electric bass. Two PA systems to match your needs.

MUSIC

CALENDAR

Past Events

It's Washington County's biggest Pumpkin Patch, and easily more than a ton of family-friendly fun. From hay rides to pumpkin cannons, and everything in between ... including live music playing from 11 am until about 2:30 or 3pm. Off Cornelius Pass Road, a couple of miles north of the Rock Creek Tavern.

The Jamblers will be the featured Labor Day Weekend Band at one of Oregon's most fun, friendly and colorful farmers' markets. Produce, fresh food, many arts & crafts, good ready-to eat snacks & meals, with your table set by the main stage, where we'll be performing from 10:30 am to 12:45 pm. On Millennium Plaza at the end of 1st Street in Lake Oswego.

We'll be on the main stage at the Oregon City Festival of the Arts Sunday morning, 10am - noon - at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center - that's the place with the Huge Stagecoaches, among other things. Event presented by the Three Rivers Art Guild, featuring artisans of all sorts of crafts - including music.

We'll be playing in the performance tent (they call it it the "Almost Live" stage - At The Garages in Beaverton, just south of the Bi-Mart off Western Ave. 5-7pm.

So much fun, so many things to do, hear, play, eat & drink that I can't begin to list them. It's one of Oregon's biggest pumpkin patch farms and definitely the biggest in Washington County. October is time to Pick A Plumper Pumpkin!

Super popular and friendly farmers' market located on Millennium Plaza, between downtown and the Lake. Always a great gig.

Popular outdoor arts, crafts &farmers' market in Sherwood, Oregon. Like may events in 2020 could be cancelled due to the Covid virus scare.

The Jamblers play at Oregon's biggest farmers' market. Shop, Look & Listen! 8:30am - 1pm

Come & see this historic treasure; Oregon's oldest retail establishment is still up & running, and it's biggest feature these days is its music. The Jamblers are proud to part of that tradition.
Full dinner reservations available, or just drop in for a glass of wine, a touch of dessert, and some good company. Your presence helps preserve this historic treasure. About 25 minutes south of Portland, enroute to Champoeg Park.

The Jamblers are the featured band on Labor Day Weekend at Oregon's oldest still-operating retail establishment. Your presence helps preserve this cultural & historic treasure. About 25 min. south of Portland enroute to Champoeg Park.

Produce a'plenty, along with summer sunshine, the Jamblers play the always-festive atmosphere of the Lake Oswego market, along Millinnium Plaza by the Lake.

Holiday atmosphere, great shopping, summer sunshine - and great food values. Orenco Station, Hillsboro

Relaxed evening of good wines, food, music & friendly atmosphere in Tualatin

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