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8th Annual Musician’s Toy Run Benefit - Nov 7, 09

Written by Administrator Thursday, 15 October 2009 19:46

    We are pleased to announce the 8th Annual Musician’s Toy Run Benefit. Last year’s event was a smashing success, raising $5000 and 6 large basg of new toys for the ABATE/Shiners’ Toy Run. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, November 7th at The Trail’s End Saloon in Oregon City, 1320 Main Street. The party will start at 3:00 pm and cook till 1:00 am.
    We have a non-stop schedule hosted by Portland’s own, soon-to-be-world-famous, Francine West and the High Speed Wobblers. Francine will be featuring some little known talent from Roseburg throughout the show, Bayou on harp and Lisa Long burning up her bass.
    Back by popular demand are blues man Jim Mesi, boogi cat Norman Sylvester and John Wheeler. This year’s line-up will also include the stars of Women In Blues, Rae Gordon and Margo Tufo, as well as smokin’ guitarists Doug Rowell and Scotty Bouck. The Rick Welter Trio, featuring Dover Weinberg will get you dancing and Salem-based J.R. and the Fram will keep you dancing. Having recently met J.R.’s band, we are pleased to include them in this year’s schedule; be there at 7:00 pm for a real treat.
    As you can see from the schedule, some of the Northwest’s finest musicians will be donating their time in support of the ABATE/Shiners’ Toy Run. There will be great door prizes including a weekend package from Chinook Winds Casino Resort, airplane thrill rides, and a dinner for two at the CI Bar and Grill to name a few!
    Again, this year we’ve pursued every avenue to provide the highest quality entertainment possible. We’re requesting donations of new, unwrapped toys, or $5 at the door. Anyone wishing to offer donations, time or a little leg work, feel free to call Art or Francine West at 503-351-5054.
    We look forward to your participation at this event! For a complete schedule and more info, check out the new website, www.musicianstoyrun.com. If you have never attended this gig, I guarantee you will have a great time.

Arthur West