Good-bye to a cultural pioneer and innovator, certainly, Gary Ewing was one of the Greats. Our circle, and many, will miss his strength and presence.
Sunday, June 8, 2008, 11AM to 11PM
The “GARY EWING MEMORIAL” @ Crystal Ballroom
Admission is: “FREE” for All Ages & Limited to building occupancy, on a first come basis.
Headliner Band: 40th Year Reunion of PORTLAND ZOO
With performances by: Jacobs Ladder, Brown Sugar, Memorial Jug Band, ZTAB, Moz Wright-Fire & Sword, Brothers of the Baladi, Dennis Mitchell Band, McConaughy & Brown, Freak Mountain Memorial Band, Billy Kennedy & friends, New Iberians, Omega 3 & the Fatty Acids, Jack Cousens, Neal Granstaff & the Wonder Tones, Chris Wetteland, Gil Reynolds Trio, Mind at Large, Metropolitan Learning Center Marimba Band, Donna Lynn, Kingnik, Greg Stockard, and the “R” Band.
In addition “The Gary Ewing LightShow” will be performed as a 1960’s Vintage Liquid LightShow. It will be performed by people who actually did the liquid lightshows under Gary’s artistic supervision.
Also performing with The Gary Ewing LightShow will be Crystal M. Ewing who is the next generation of Gary Ewing’s Visuals and LightShow. She is our Wizardess -In-Training. She will be under the Instruction of the Authentic 1960’s Gary Ewing Light Show Crew and will be carrying-on in her father’s footsteps.
With the Bands Playing, the performers performing, and the 60’s LightShow; this should be one of best historic events in the history of Portland, and the Pacific Northwest. Included will be a Video presentation of Gary Ewing’s Historic Music Poster Collection, a Silent Auction, and a full day of Musical Fellowship.
This will be a Free Event for All Ages . Donations are gladly accepted to continue Gary’s Visions and help support his family.
Gary Ewing led the Dr. P.H. Martin’s Magical Medicine Show and Travelling Tranquility Circus in the 1960’s, performing at colleges and events throughout the Pacific Northwest.
For additional information about Gary Ewing please see:
http://www.garyewing.com http://www.zapstudio.com/garyewing.htm
For additional information about this event, please use our contact info:
Executive Producer: James C. Wise, Sr. ewing.event@gmail.com
Producer: Karen M. Ewing gary.ewing@gmail.com
For direct contact about helping, volunteering, and contributing: 503-238-0733
Crystal Ballroom information: (503) 225-0047 1332 W. Burnside Portland, OR 97209
http://www.mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=2
Gary Ewing Memorial @ McMenamins Crystal Ballroom http://www.mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=2&id=98&eventid=61578
FYI:
BAND LINEUP - CRYSTAL BALLROOM - JUNE 8, 2008 as we know it, subject to change
11:00-11:10 DonnaLynn Davis
11:15-11:25 Greg Stockard
11:35-12:00 Omega 3 & The Fatty Acids
12:05-12:20 Walter Cryderman & Chuck White
12:25-12:50 KingniK
12:55-1:10 Chris Wetteland
1:20-1:35 "R"band
1:40-1:55 The Gil Reynolds Trio+
2:05-2:20 Neal Granstaff & The Wondertones
2:25-2:40 Billy Kennedy & Friends
2:45-3:15 The Freak Mountain Band
3:20-3:50 The New Iberians
3:55-4:20 Mind At Large
4:25-4:50 Brown Sugar
4:55-5:15 MLC Marimba Band
5:20-5:30 Jack Cousens
5:40-6:10 ZTAB
6:20-6:50 The Dennis Mitchell Band
7:00-7:30 The Memorial Jug Band
7:35-8:50 McConaughy & Brown Duo
7:55-8:10 Jacob's Ladder/Don McFadden
8:20-8:50 Brothers Of The Baladi
8:55-9:10 Moz Wright - Fire & Sword
9:30-11:00 Portland Zoo Electric Band
Throughout the day and into the evening Lola’s Room on the second floor will be open for persons 21 years old and over. It will be an open area, for musicians who wish to jam together and will have their time approved by the Event’s Stage Crew. Lola’s Room will Close at 8:45pm for our headliners of this memorial event in the Ballroom on the third floor The Portland Zoo Electric Band.
