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EVENT CALENDAR

2025:

JAN. 6, 2025: LEE McKINNEY TRIO, The Mayflower, Troy OH, 4--7p.m.
FEB. 7, 2025: Clinic, La Grande High School (Pendleton, Ontario, La Grande HS Jazz Bands)
FEB. 8, 2025: J.D. Kindle plays Miles Davis's Kind of Blue: with J.D. Kindle, Roger Conley, Aaron Engum, Tim Mustoe, Ryan Feves, Dan Emert. Vert Auditorium, Pendleton OR, 7 p.m. Tickets $20 @JamesDeanKindle.com or Great Pacific Coffeehouse
FEB. 14 and 15, 2025: Matt Cooper Trio, Valley Venue and Summit Room, 115 Depot St., La Grande, 6-9 p.m. For reservations at Chef Merlyn's White Hat Dining Club click here.
MAR. 1, 2025: Presentation, "How to Play Lead Sheets for Beginners," Blue Mountain District Oregon Music Teachers Association, La Grande (contact for location)
MAR. 4, 2025: Mardi Gras w/The DEPOT STREET SYNCOPATORS, hq, 112 Depot St., La Grande
MAR. 21, 2025: GREG ABATE QUARTET w/Chris Berg (bass) and Lee McKinney (drums), Emporium Wines and Underdog Cafe, Yellow Springs OH (tickets @ door)
MAR. 23, 2025: GREG ABATE QUARTET, The Hidden Gem, Dayton OH.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025: M.Crow, Lostine, OR (Oregon's Alpenfest--accordion)
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025: Terminal Gravity Brewing, Enterprise, OR (Oregon's Alpenfest-accordion)
SEPT. 27-28, 2025: Joseph Community Center, Joseph OR (Oregon's Alpenfest--accordion)

2024:

JAN. 28, 2024: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
FEB. 13, 2024: MARDI GRAS with The DEPOT STREET SYNCOPATORS @ HQ, 112 Depot St., La Grande. Doors open @ 7 p.m./music @ 8. $10 door (cash or Venmo).
FEB. 17, 2024: JOSEPHY FEST. Matt Cooper/Greg Johnson Duo; opening for headline artist JULIA KEEFE. Josephy Center, Joseph OR. 7 p.m. $20/$35 2-day festival pass.
FEB. 25, 2024: United Methodist Church, La Grande, OR, 10:00.
MAR. 1, 2024: w/GREG ABATE QUARTET, Emporium Wines and Underdog Cafe, Yellow Springs, OH. Doors 7:00/music 7:30
MAR. 3, 2024: w/GREG ABATE QUARTET, The Hidden Gem, Dayton, OH, 7:00--9:30. Doors open @6. $15/advance $20/door. 507 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton OH; (937) 829-4874 TICKETS: https://the-hidden-gem-music-club.ticketleap.com/greg-abate-hidden-gem-dayton/
MAR. 8, 2024: duo with STEVE SAMYN, bass. Harper's Point Kroger, 11390 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, 3-7 p.m.
MAR. 10, 2024: South Solon United Methodist Church, South Solon, OH, 9:30 a.m.
APR. 13, 2024: OREGON EAST SYMPHONY CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL, Beethoven Trio No. 4 Op. 11 with Andrew Carder and Kyle Ketchersid (oboe and bassoon); 6:30 p.m., Vert Clubroom, Pendleton, OR. Tickets: $35
APR. 19, 2024: w/Jon Deshler's TUNE TOURS (Deshler, trumpet/flugelhorn; Neal Grandstaff, guitar). 6:30-7:30 p.m., Pioneer Theater, Blue Mountain Community College, Pendleton, OR. Free
APR. 20, 2024: COMMUNITY FAZIOLI DAY at Eastern Oregon University. McKenzie Theater, 1 p.m.; APRIL FOOLS CONCERT 2:30 p.m.
APR. 27-28, 2024: Adjudication, West Portland District Oregon Music Teachers Association (OMTA) Ribbon Festival. Portland Piano Co., 8800 NE Columbia Blvd.
MAY 9, 2024: GRCA Presents the Lawrence Welk Show: "Wunnerful Blessings," with Blue Yesterdays Big Band. 6:30-8 p.m., Grande Ronde Christian Academy, La Grande.
JUNE 6, 2024: w/Rose City Accordion Club Orchestra, Alton Collins Retreat Center, Eagle Creek, OR, 7 p.m.
JUNE 14, 2024: w/Blue Yesterdays Big Band, Grande Ronde Symphony Chamber series, Riverside Park Pavilion, La Grande, 7 p.m.www.goeasternoregon.com/sound_check/chamber-series-presents-the-blue-yesterdays/article_26c19258-1cfc-11ef-a093-13863cdfeb22.html
JUNE 29, 2024: LEE McKINNEY TRIO w/Lee McKinney (drums)/Tom Bresnick (bass). The Mayflower, 9 West Main, Troy, OH. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
JULY 27, 2024: w/ ATG FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA directed by Dr. Joan Sommers. Accordionists and Teachers Guild Conference, White Recital Hall, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO. 7:00 p.m.
AUG. 18, 2024: Matt Cooper Quintet, POWDER RIVER MUSIC REVIEW, Geiser-Pollman Park, Baker CIty, OR. Free. 4-6 p.m.
AUG. 25, 2024: Zion Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.
SEPT. 21, 2024: Private wedding, La Grande
SEPT. 27, 2024: w/LEE McKINNEY TRIO, The Mayflower, Troy, OH, 6-9 p.m.
SEPT. 28, 2024: w/GREG ABATE Quartet, Schwartz's Point, Cincinnati, OH, 8:30 p.m. $20 cover
SEPT. 29, 2024: GREG ABATE Quartet, The Hidden Gem, Dayton, OH, 7--9:30 p.m. $15 cover
OCT. 12, 2024: Echo Ridge Cellars Oktoberfest, Echo, OR 4--6:30 p.m. (accordion trio with Alan Feves, bass and Greg Johnson, clarinet/sax). $25 includes food and beverage tokens
OCT. 18, 2024: Duo with ROB SCHEPS, saxophone and flute. Josephy Center for the Arts, Joseph, OR; $15/20
OCT. 23, 2024: w/ROB SCHEPS and CORE-TET IDAHO. The Sapphire Room, 2900 West Chinden, Boise, ID. 7:00 and 8:30 shows. $35 cover
OCT. 27, 2024: Zion Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.
NOV. 20, 2024: w/GRANDE RONDE SYMPHONY (piano/harpsichord; Bach, Bloch, Elgar), 7 p.m., McKenzie Theater, Eastern Oregon University, La Grande OR
NOV. 23, 2024: w/GRANDE RONDE SYMPHONY, 1 p.m., St. Francis DeSales Cathedral, Baker City, OR
DEC. 3, 2024: Doctoral Dissertation Committee, University of the Sorbonne, Paris, FR

2023:

JAN. 16, 2023: Recording Session, EOU Recording Studios
JAN. 22, 2023: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
FEB. 18, 2023: w/DEPOT STREET SYNCOPATORS @ Churchill School, Baker City OR. Doors open 6 p.m./show 6:45; tickets $12 in advance/$18 at the door.
FEB. 21, 2023: MARDI GRAS w/DEPOT STREET SYNCOPATORS at hq, 112 Depot Street, La Grande. $10 cover; doors open at 7 p.m.
FEB. 26, 2023: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
MAR. 15, 2023: w/GRANDE RONDE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, McKenzie Theater, 7:00. Featuring Danzon No. 2 by Arturo Marquez.
MAR. 17, 2023: St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl w/ THE DROWSY McGEES (Irish), accordion; hq, 112 Depot Street, La Grande, 8:30-11 p.m.
MAR. 26, 2023: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
APR. 6, 2023: Irish Session, Marketplace Fresh Foods, La Grande, 6-8 p.m.
MAY 4, 2023: Irish Session, Marketplace Fresh Foods, La Grande, 6-8 p.m.
MAY 5, 2023: Cinco de Mayo w/Acordeon Sangriento, La Fiesta, 1802 Adams, La Grande
MAY 12, 2023: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
MAY 26, 2023: 30 YEARS OF JAZZ with vocalist Caiti Burke, Greg Johnson (sax). Cory Duna (bass), Andy Steele (drums). Side A Brewing, La Grande, 7--9 p.m.
MAY 28, 2023: Zion Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.
JUNE 8, 2023: FLASHBACK: JAZZ, POP, AND ROCK AND ROLL with Grande Ronde Community Choir; feat. "A Tribute to the Duke," arr. by Gina Pruitt, and other jazz works for choir and rhythm section. McKenzie Theater, Eastern Oregon University, 7:30 p.m.
JUNE 23, 2023: w/GREG ABATE Quartet, Emporium Wines and Underdog Cafe, Yellow Springs, OH. 7:30-10 p.m.; $5 cover.
JUNE 24, 2023: w/GREG ABATE Quartet, Jazz Alley Series, Paramount Theater, Ashland, KY. Doors open 7, music at 8 p.m.
JULY 6, 2023: IRISH SESSION, Marketplace Fresh Foods, La Grande, 6-8; no cover
JULY 16: AN AFTERNOON RECITAL with Matt Cooper, 4:00, Schwarz Theater, Eastern Oregon University. Admission by donation.
JULY 21 and 22, 2023: Solo piano recital at PIANO IN THE VINEYARD, Corvallis-OSU Piano International Festival, Lumos Winery, Philomath, OR. 6:30 p.m.
JULY 30, 2023: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
AUG. 26, 2023: Private function (contradance)
AUG. 27, 2023; Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
AUG. 27, 2023: United Methodist Church, 11 a.m.
SEPT. 7, 2023: Irish Session (jam), Marketplace Fresh Foods, 6-8 p.m.
SEPT. 10, 2023: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
SEPT. 22, 2023: Solo accordion at Crossroads Carnegie Arts Center Oktoberfest "Harvest Dinner," Baker County Event Center, 6 p.m. Tickets $65.
SEPT. 23, 2023: 5th ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST w/IDLE VICE (accordion), Crossroads Carnegie Arts Center Oktoberfest, Baker County Event Center, 6-9 p.m. Tickets $15 advance/$20 door
OCT. 29, 2023: Zion Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.
NOV. 5, 2023: w/OREGON EAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Vert Theater, Pendleton, OR, 2:30 (deFalla, Ritual Fire Dance; Stravinsky, The Firebird)
NOV. 17, 2023: Guest appearance w/Eastern Oregon University 45th PARALLEL ENSEMBLE (Greg Johnson, director). All-Ellington concert. 7:30, McKenzie Theater, Loso Hall, EOU campus. Free/donations accepted.
DEC. 3, 2023: Zion Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.
DEC. 24, 2023: First Christian Church, La Grande (accordion, with SHARON PORTER, dulcimer), ecumenical Christmas Eve service, 10 a.m.
DEC. 24, 2023: Zion Lutheran Church, Lessons and Carols, 4 p.m.

2022:

JAN. 8, 2022: Irish Jam Session, LaBebe Cakes Cafe and Bakery, 1101 Washington Ave., La Grande, OR, 2-4 p.m.
JAN. 23, 2022: Zion Lutheran Church, La Grande, 9 a.m.
FEB. 8, 2022: Ornamentation and Performance Practice: Scarlatti's Remarkable Keyboard Sonatas (online presentation). Linn-Benton District, OMTA. 10-11:30 a.m.
MARCH 4, 2022: FESTIVAL FIRST FRIDAY: ANYONE CAN IMPROVISE WITH POLYCHORDS (interactive online presentation), FESTIVAL OF CREATIVE PIANISTS. 4:30 Pacific Time
MARCH 12, 2022: W/OREGON EAST SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m., Vert Auditorium, Pendleton, OR. Music of Aaron Copland ("Appalachian Spring"), Jared Tate ("Winter Moons").
MARCH 13, 2022: w/OREGON EAST SYMPHONY, 2:30 p.m., Hermiston High School, Hermiston, OR.
MARCH 17, 2022: IRISH SESSION at The Local,1508 Adams Ave., La Grande, 7-9 p.m.
MARCH 27, 2022: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
APRIL 3, 2022: Accordion Students of Alicia Straka, online recital; 3 p.m. Pacific
APRIL 17, 2022: South Solon United Methodist Church, Easter Service, South Solon, OH; 9:30 a.m.
APRIL 24, 2022: South Solon United Methodist Church, South Solon, OH; 9:30 a.m.
MAY 6, 2022: Ebony and Ivory: American Composers from Copland to Ellington, Central Oregon District OMTA, Bend, OR (time and location TBA)
MAY 13, 2022, 7 p.m.: Grande Ronde Symphony Chamber and Small Ensemble Series with saxophonist/flutist ROB SCHEPS, Groth Recital Hall, Eastern Oregon University, La Grande; 7 p.m. Contact www.granderondesymphony.org for details
MAY 14, 2022, 7 p.m.: Spring Jazz Concert with saxophonist/flutist ROB SCHEPS, Vert Auditorium, Pendleton, Oregon
MAY 21, 2022, 2-4 p.m.: Irish Session (accordion), Le BeBe Cakes, 1119 Washington St., La Grande
MAY 25, 2022: Ebony and Ivory: American Composers from Copland to Ellington, West Portland District OMTA, 10-11:15 a.m.
JUNE 11, 2022: w/OREGON EAST SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m.: Vert Auditorium, Pendleton, Oregon. Music of Roger Zare, Arturo Marquez, and P. I. Tchaikovsky
JULY 14, 2022: Irish Session, La Bebe Cakes Bakery, 1119 Washington St., La Grande 2-4 p.m. No cover
JULY 23, 2022: Detour and Frolic (with SHARON PORTER and MARY ANN ZIMMERMAN); La Grande Farmer's Market, 9 a.m.--noon.
JULY 23, 2022: w/DR. J and the EASY RIDERS--La Grande HQ, 8:30--10:30 (cover charge)
JULY 31, 2022: Zion Lutheran Church, 9:00 a.m.
JULY 31, 2022: w/Jon Deshler (flugelhorn) and TUNE TOURS. Powder River Music Revue, Churchill School, Baker City OR, 4:00-5:30.
AUG. 22, 2022: Jazz Trio with MALCOLM LYNN BAKER (saxophone) and Luke McKern (bass), Side A Brewing, 1219 Washington Ave., La Grande. 7–9 p.m.
AUG. 28, 2022: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
SEPT. 10, 2022: ACORDEON SANGRIENTO (Latin music, accordion), La Grande Farmer's Market, 9 a.m.-noon.
SEPT. 16, 2022: HOLLY SORENSON BAND at Cycle Oregon, Dayville, OR. 7--9:45 p.m.
SEPT. 25: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
SEPT. 30: Oregon's Alpenfest (accordion). 10 a.m.: Joseph Community Center; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
OCT. 1, 2022: w/Holly Sorenson and the Healthcare Ramblers, Health Care for All Oregon, Presbyterian Friendship Center, La Grande 7:30--9:30 p.m.
OCT. 7, 2022: Quartet with saxophonist GREG ABATE, The Wine Emporium and Underdog Cafe, Yellow Springs, OH
OCT. 8 2022: CD Recording Project with Lee McKinney quartet, featuring Greg Abate, Refraze Studios, Dayton, OH
OCT 11, 2022: CD Recording Project, Refraze Studios, Dayton, OH
OCT 16, 2022: Newport United Methodist Church, 80 Center St. SE, Newport OH, 11:15 a.m.
OCT. 21: EOU HOMECOMING OKTOBERFEST, Benchwarmers, La Grande 6:30-8:30 p.m. (accordion)
OCT. 22: IRISH JAM (accordion), LaBebe Cakes, 2-4 p.m. No cover
OCT. 30: Zion Lutheran Church, 10 a.m. Joint service with la Grande First UMC Church.
NOV. 6, 2022: w/Oregon East Symphony, 2:30 p.m., Vert Auditorium, Pendleton OR. Space Jam! Music of Gustav Holst, Adolphus Hailstork and John Williams.
NOV. 27, 2022: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
DEC. 12, 2022: La BeBe Cakes Bakery, solo piano, private banquet
DEC. 13, 2022: Beer Choir (accordion), Side A Brewing, La Grande, 7-8 p.m.
DEC. 17, 2022: Irish Session (accordion), The Local, La Grande, 2:30 p.m.

2021:

JAN. 25, 2021: Performance Practice in the Keyboard Music of Domenico Scarlatti. Presentation, West Portland District, OMTA. 9:30 a.m.
FEB. 6, 2021: Eugene District Oregon Music Teachers Association Baroque Festival (adjudication)
FEB. 28, 2021: Accordion Students of Alicia Straka (recital), 2:00
MAR. 8, 2021: Ebony and Ivory: American Piano Music from Copland to Ellington (lecture presentation), Eugene District OMTA, 10 a.m.--noon
MAR. 12, 2021: Ebony and Ivory: American Piano Music from Copland to Ellington (lecture presentation), Tualatin Valley District OMTA, 9:30--11:30 a.m.
MAR. 28, 2021: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
APR. 3, 2021: Irish Jam, 1--3 p.m., LaBebe Cakes, La Grande
APR. 24, 2021: Irish Jam, 1--3 p.m., LaBebe Cakes
APR. 25, 2021: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
MAY 8, 2021: Anything Goes Jam session, LaBebe Cakes, noon-2 p.m.
MAY 27, 2021: Concert with JOHN STOWELL (guitar), GREG JOHNSON (sax) featuring EOU 45th PARALLEL, 3-5 p.m., Loso Hall steps, EOU campus
MAY 29, 2021: Irish Jam, 1-3 p.m., LaBebe Cakes
MAY 30, 2021: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
JUNE 7, 2021: The Wild Keyboard Works of Domenico Scarlatti (presentation), Festival of Creative Pianists, 4:00-4:30 Pacific
JUNE 11, 2021: Teaching Artists and Directors Concert, Festival of Creative Pianists, 5:00 Pacific
JUNE 12, 2021: Anything Goes Jam, 1-3 p.m., La Bebe Cakes
JUNE 26: Irish Session, LaBeBe Cakes, 1-3 p.m.
JUNE 27: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
JULY 15: Duo with SHARON PORTER; Private Function (La Grande)
JULY 18, 2021: Blue Yesterdays Big Band, Geiser-Pollman Park, noon--2 p.m., Baker City, OR
JULY 24, 2021: Irish Session, LaBebe Cakes, La Grande, 1-3 p.m.
JULY 25: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
AUGUST 7: Anything Goes Jam, The Local, La Grande 7-9 p.m.
AUGUST 22: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
AUGUST 28: Irish Session, The Local, La Grande, 7-9 p.m.
SEPT. 11, 2021: CD Release Party: ROB SCHEPS LIVE AT THE CHURCHILL. Rob Scheps and the TBA Band feat. Ross Garlow, bass; George Colligan, drums. Churchill School, Baker City, OR. Doors open @ 6:00; show starts @ 6:45. Tickets $8/$10 Tickets: https://www.churchillbaker.com/events.html
SEPT. 25, 2021: Irish Session, The Local, La Grande, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
SEPT. 26, 2021: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
NOV. 7, 2021: w/OREGON EAST SYMPHONY, 2:30 p.m., Vert Auditorium, Pendleton, OR. Music of Hindemith, Strauss, Weber, and Newman
DEC. 4, 2021: HOLIDAY MUSIC FESTIVAL, with EOU 45th Parallel Ensemble, 3 p.m. Eastern Oregon University McKenzie Theater. Tickets required
DEC. 5, 2021, HOLIDAY MUSIC FESTIVAL with EOU 45th Parallel Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. EOU McKenzie Theater. Tickets required
DEC. 26, 2021: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.

2020:

JAN. 10, 2020: Ornamentation and Performance Practice in the Music of Scarlatti, Blue Mountain District OMTA, 11-noon. (Please contact [email protected] for directions.)
JAN. 16, 2020: MATT COOPER TRIO with Luke McKern and Mark Emerson, Ten Depot Street, La Grande, 8--10 p.m.
JAN. 26, 2020: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
FEB. 14, 2020: SHARON PORTER/MATT COOPER, Valentine's Day special, Ten Depot Street, 7-9 p.m. Reservations recommended
FEB. 23, 2020: Zion Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
FEB. 25, 2020: DEPOT STREET SYNCOPATORS, 11th Annual Mardi Gras party
MAR. 6, 2020: Ornamentation and Performance Practice in the Music of Domenico Scarlatti, OMTA Salem District, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1770 Baxter Rd., Salem OR, 10:00
MAR. 7, 2020: ROB SCHEPS QUARTET, MUSIC OF PHARAOH SANDERS w/ Andres Moreno, drums and Laurent Nickel, bass. Churchill Dancehall, Baker City, OR. Tickets $8 in advance at Sweet Wife Baking or MC Taco Bus; $10 at door. Door open 6 p.m., music starts @ 6:30.
JULY 13-17, 2020: Bridge the Gap Virtual Music Camp (accordion classes and lessons)
JULY 31, 2020: Traditional-Live! Virtual Happy Hour. Matt Cooper (accordion) and Sharon Porter (guitar), Music from Ireland. 4:30 p.m. www.neofs.us
AUG. 21, 2020: ROB SCHEPS/MATT COOPER Duo. Facebook Livestream from The Churchill, Baker City, OR. 7:45-8:45 pm. www.churchillbaker.com. (See the archived video at ChurchillBaker's Facebook page)
AUG. 30, 2020: Blue Yesterdays Big Band, Powder River Music Revue, Geiser-Pollman Park, Baker City, OR 4-5:30.
SEPT. 27, 2020, 9:00a.m.: Zion Lutheran Church.
OCT. 3, 2020: Piano Trio with Zachary Banks, cello and Viet Block, violin: "A Night IN with the Symphony." Trios by Brahms and Mendelssohn. 7 pm. Video archived at www.granderondesymphony.org or https://eoalive.tv/
OCT. 25, 9 am: Zion Lutheran Church
OCT. 29, 1 pm: TUNES TOUR with flugelhornist JON DESHLER, Yia Yia Nikki's, La Grande
OCT. 31, 10 am-noon: IRISH SESSION, LaBebe Cakes, La Grande
NOV. 7-8: Washington State Music Teachers Association Clark County District BAROQUE-CLASSICAL FESTIVAL (adjudication).

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