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.

The songs of the Anvil Blasters are peopled with border renegades and desert dreamers, poets and pirates and ghosts of the old, weird America. It's a rollicking recipe of gunpowder, twang and tequila that has earned The Anvil Blasters a loyal following across Central Oregon.

Jim's rich baritone and accomplished rhythm guitar make for fine delivery of his well-crafted story-songs spawned from an exceptionally articulate mind. Lynn's torchey voice turn heads and taps the heart, and she tosses in a bluegrass tinge with her mandolin chops. Mike's originals are a fun mix of sweet and hysterical, and he laces fine bright lead guitar and mandolin licks thoughout the set. Jeff provides strong, inspired rhythm as he dances with his stand-up bass in a grand attempt to anchor us; he says a set of reins and a whip would help… Last but not least, in Pete we trust — you wouldn't hear nothin' nice without the exceptional ears of our attentive & masterful soundman, who incidentally, thinks that music amplified too loud, well, isn't good music.

Jim Cornelius — vocals & guitar
Mike Biggers — vocals, lead guitar & mandolin
Jeff Woodruff — stand-up bass & vocals
Lynn Woodward — vocals, mandolin & fiddle

Take Mike home with you!
Our very own Mike Biggers now has his own website, AND, Mike's new CD, Smoke Signals in a Hurricane, is now available at his & our gigs and on his website!

Read about guys of questionable character — you always wanted to!
Many of you know that Jim Cornelius writes more than songs. He has recently launched a new blog, something of an online book: short chapters on his favorite partisans of days gone by in his riveting storyteller style: FrontierPartisans.com. You love his songs, you'll love his website, too!

Galloping Gifts for our animal friends
Lynn photographed the 2012 Horsewomen of Sisters, Oregon Calendar. It features a few of the many accomplished horsewomen in the area, and all proceeds benefited horse and dog rescue in central Oregon. She had a pile of fun with her part in making it happen. They completely sold out! Find out details and check out the photos.

Your Ukulele Fetish secret is safe with us
Hey, do you want to learn to play ukulele? Gather with a group of central Oregonians who are having fun learning to play the uke. Jeff, who wrangles the big bass on stage with us, also cradles a ukulele, and would grin to share his enthusiasm (he has lots of that!) for the uke with you. Find out more about "BUGs": Bend's Ukulele Groupies!

Hey! Ukulele University is coming! July 20-22, 2012 at Runway Ranch in Bend. It's open to all levels with workshops and performance opportunities. Pssst! discount for early registration … UkeU website.

March 3, 6-11p Sat. — Miss Rodeo Oregon Coronation
     We get to play music to celebrate Sisters' own Shelby Ross,
     as she kicks off her Miss Rodeo Oregon reign!
     FivePine Conference Center, Sisters, OR. Yes, you may attend:
     Tickets $25, ($30 at the door), contact Melinda Witt 541-420-9505.
     Dinner, silent & live auction; lodging available at FivePine.

April 7, Saturday 7p — The Barn House Concert, Sisters, OR
     with not-to-be-missed Cinder Blue at 7:00! Blasters at 8:00.
     $10-15 suggested donation. Bring your own beverages & food.
     68467 Three Creek Rd (south on Elm St. about 3/4 mile from town).
     More info: Cris: 775-233-1433, dooleysbarn@gmail.com,
     or Mike: 541-610-6717. Click on the poster image to view it larger.

April 13, Friday 4:30 - 6:30p — My Own Two Hands Art Stroll
     Jim C & friends will be at Paulina Springs Book Store, 252 W Hood Ave.
     Stroll around Sisters enjoying music and the art for the MOTH auction
     to benefit art & music programs in Sisters' schools;
     MOTH is part of the Sisters Folk Festival, Inc.

May 26, Saturday 5:00 - 6:30p — Paulina Springs Book Store 20th Anniversary
     with special guest, Dick Sandvik! 252 W Hood Ave, Sisters:
     the very site where Jim C's & Dick's plans for the Sisters Folk Festival were hatched!
     Stop by to celebrate your hometown independent book store!

June 29, Friday 7 - 9:30p — Angeline's Bakery Festive Friday!
     121 Main Ave, Sisters. In the backyard, dancing on the grass! $5 cover, kids welcome.
     Known for their gluten-free & dairy-free foods, dinner, desserts, salads,
     beer, wine & other beverages to chomp on.

July 21, Saturday sometime — Uke U (some info above)

August 18, Saturday evening — private party

Sept 1, music: Saturday 11a - 1:00p — Western & Native American Arts Festival
     arts & family activities all weekend, Creekside Park, Sisters, OR
Sept 1, Sat. 5:30p — Camp Sherman Labor Day Weekend BBQ
     open to the public, $12 BBQ, music free! (Camp Sherman Store: 541-595-6711)