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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 & masterful soundman.
Above photos thanks to Pete Rathbun and Traci Hill.
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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
April 9, Friday 4:30 - 6:30p — My Own Two Hands Art Stroll
The ABs will be at Slick's Que, Cascade Ave., Sisters, OR
Come 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.
April 23, Friday 6 - 8p — Slick's Que Co.
Come enjoy the best BBQ at Slick's Que, Cascade Ave., Sisters, OR
and lick your fingers to the beat of Blasters' ballads…
July 4, Sunday, 2 - 3p — Redmond Centennial
Centennial Park, 7th x Evergreen, Redmond, OR
July 23, Friday, 7p — Angeline's Bakery
121 Main Ave, Sisters, OR, $5 cover
July 24, Saturday, 7:15p — West Wind Ranch Americana Music Festival
on the West Wind Ranch between Bend & Sisters, OR. $15/weekend.
66280 Jericho Rd., details, email: Nina or call Scott 541-480-0997
(from Hwy 20, take Plainview, Jericho is a turn to the west).
Jamming, camping, workshops Friday 5p into the night on Saturday
view the poster for map, acts & details
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!
Ausgust 6, Friday 6-8p — Slick's Que, Cascade Ave., Sisters, OR
Come out for top-rate BBQ, finger-lickin' & toe-tappin'!
August 20 - 22, Fri. - Sun. — High & Dry Bluegrass Festival, Bend, OR
Come listen, jam, attend workshops at the Bend, Oregon Bluegrass Festival!
The Anvil Blasters will play Sunday 2p.
Sept 4, Saturday 11a - 1:30p — Western & Native American Arts Festival
arts & family activities all weekend, Creekside Park, Sisters, OR
Sept 4, Sat. 6p — Camp Sherman Labor Day Weekend BBQ
open to the public (Camp Sherman Store: 541-595-6711)
Sept 23-36, AB's play Saturday, time TBA — Bend Roots Festival
Brightwood Mill Project, in the Mill District, Bend, OR
October 1, Friday 5:30 - 8p — First Friday Art Hop
High Desert Gallery, Minnesota x Lava, Bend, OR
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