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A n v i l B l a s t i n g ?
The Anvil Blasters hail from Central Oregon sharing a unique repertoire of artfully arranged acoustic Americana music at venues and private parties all over the High Desert region.
Our name is the Anvil Blasters, and although that sounds like heavy metal (pun intended) music, we play an eclectic mix of old and new songs, rowdy and mellow, known and fresh, covers and originals — we favor story songs, often based in Western US history, songs with meaty lyrics laid over colorfully textured melodies.
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.  Charley, our tallest mate plays the tiny harmonicas, adding soulful leads with a touch of blues.
Our newest bandmate, Mike, is sharing his original songs and lacing fine bright lead guitar licks thoughout. 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 soundman.
Above photos thanks to Pete Rathbun and Traci Hill.
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F e a t u r i n g :
Jim Cornelius — vocals & guitar
Mike Biggers — lead guitar & vocals
Charley Engel — harmonicas, percussion & vocals
Jeff Woodruff — stand-up bass
Lynn Woodward — vocals, mandolin
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G i g C a l e n d a r , 2 0 1 0 :
February 12, Friday evening — private party
February 26, Friday, starting 8p — Firefighter Stairclimb Team Fundraiser Our Sisters Camp Sherman Firefighters are participating —
raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
The music's at Three Creeks Brewery, with lots of community musicians.
Check out the story in The Nugget Newspaper.
April 2, Friday 5:30 - 8p — First Friday Art Hop
High Desert Gallery, Minnesota x Lava, Bend, OR
July 31, Saturday 7p — Don Edwards, Anvil Blasters opening
for the Central Oregon Wild Horse Coalition benefit
at Brasada Ranch, Powell Butte, Oregon.
A weekend of wild horse exhibitions & competitions,
vendors, demos & more. Free entry. Concert $25.
More info on the website or 541-447-8165.
View a larger version of the poster,
created by our own Charley Engel!
October 1, Friday 5:30 - 8p — First Friday Art Hop
High Desert Gallery, Minnesota x Lava, Bend, OR
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F o r B o o k i n g I n f o r m a t i o n : c a l l o r e m a i l J i m : 5 4 1 - 3 9 0 - 6 9 7 3
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