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!

…Write new songs, play with new songs, and practice, practice!

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 15, Friday 4:30 - 6:30p — My Own Two Hands Art Stroll
     The ABs will be at Sisters Feed & Supply, 102 East Main Ave.
     Come stroll around Sisters enjoying music and the art for the MOTH auction
     to benefit art & music programs in Sisters' schools;
     My Own Two Hands is presented by Sisters Folk Festival.
April 23 (date changed!), Saturday 7 - 10p — Bond Street Grill
     1051 NW Bond St (x Greenwood), Bend, OR. (541) 318-4833, no cover.
     Cozy club-type pub with on-tap brews and dinner from Mex to burgers…
April 25, Monday — private party
April 29, Friday 7p — The Barn House Concert, Sisters, OR
     with Austin-transplants Deb Yager & Bo Reynolds of Little Fish!
     $10-15 suggested donation; $7 students. Refreshments provided; byob.
     68467 Three Creek Rd (south on Elm St. about 3/4 mile from town).
     More info: 541-408-7794.

May 21, Saturday 6 - 8p — Slick's Que Co.
     Two-year Anniversary of Slick's Que in Sisters, OR
     Roy throws a great customer thank-you party!
     and lick your fingers to the beat of Blasters' ballads…

June 4, Saturday eve — private party
June 18, Saturday eve — private party
June 24, Friday 6 - 8p — Slick's Que Co., Cascade Ave, Sisters, OR. No cover.
     sit down to fabulous BBQ and lick your fingers to the beat of Blasters' ballads…
     in conjuction with the Brews, Views & BBQ event in Sisters that weekend.
June 25, we're playing Saturday 4 - 6p — Brews, Views & BBQ event, Sisters, OR
     A nationally competitive BBQ event at the west end of Sisters behind Les Schwab Tires;
     Saturday, June 25 from 12pm - 8pm and Sunday, June 26 from 11am - 4pm.

July 1, Friday, 3:30p — Fossil Fest
     aka Wheeler County Bluegrass Festival, Fossil, OR.
     A great little all-weekend music festival, and it's FREE!
     We get to kick off the festival, right after the parade!
July 8, Friday 7p — The Barn House Concert, Sisters, OR
     fundraiser for the High & Dry Bluegrass Festival
     with the Runway Ranch Band!
     $10-15 suggested donation. Refreshments provided; byob.
     68467 Three Creek Rd (south on Elm St. about 3/4 mile from town).
July 17, Sunday — private party

August 7, Sunday — private party
August 8, Monday — Sisters Folk Festival Concert on the Lawn, Sisters, OR
     We will play an opening set to launch the evening with Eilen Jewell and her snazzy band!
     on the lawn at Art Works: 204 W. Adams Ave. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., show at 6:30.
     tickets: $15 Adult, $10 Student, click on the SFF link above for more info & tickets.
August 19 - 21, Fri. - Sun. — High & Dry Bluegrass Festival,
     Bend, OR. The Anvil Blasters will play Friday 7p.
     Come listen, jam, attend workshops!
     Oh my that was fun! Check out Bob Woodward's Bent
     (The Source Weekly Blog) about the High & Dry!
     (photo: Bob Woodward)

Sept 2, Friday 6:30 - 8p —3rd Annual Little Woody Barrel-Aged Brew Festival
     Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho St., Bend, OR. Over 21 only.
     Beer tasting, whiskey tasting, food & music Friday 5-10p & Saturday noon to 10p.
Sept 3, Saturday 11a - 1:30p — Western & Native American Arts Festival
     arts & family activities all weekend, Creekside Park, Sisters, OR
Sept 3, Sat. 6p — Camp Sherman Labor Day Weekend BBQ
     open to the public, $12 BBQ, music free! (Camp Sherman Store: 541-595-6711)
Sept 10, Sat. 2 - 2:45p — Sisters Folk Festival
     Anvil Blasters at the Bronco Billy's venue.
Sept 10, Sat.  — Sisters Folk Festival
     Mike will play with us at the Bronco Billy's venue, listed above.
     AND Mike will play two solo gigs!
     11:30a - 12:15p at Depot Café, and 7:45 - 8:15p at Slick's venue!
     Plus, Mike now has his very own website!
     But wait! that's not all! Mike's new CD is now available!

October 30, 6p Sun. — Benefit for Gary Bowne, Sisters High School
Event to raise money for fellow musician of the Pitchtones, and Americana Project teacher.
Gary collided with a car while riding his bicycle on Oct. 19, and has no health insurance.
Live music and silent auction, by donation. More info at Sisters Folk Festival website.

November 5, 11a-10p Sat. Blasters at 9:25p — Hoedown for Hunger, Bend, OR
Event to raise funds & awareness for the Feed the Hungry program: Live music all day, chili cook-off, and silent auction! Bend Community Center, 1036 NE 5th Street (1 block off Greenwood). Visit the Bend Community Center website or call 541-312-2069 for more info, buy tickets, and/or donate items (tickets also available at the door). BCC also operates a thrift store, 184 NE Franklin Ave, if you would like to donate used clothing and/or household goods to help.