Second Saturdays at Sunnyside Up
September 12, 2009
Second Saturdays at SunnySide Up, 116 NW Third St., 6-8 p.m., features the Svens. A $5.00 donation is suggested.
The March event will support The First Annual Corvallis Peace Fair, September 19th, 2009.
The Svens, is getting a lot of attention these days with their amazing performances, mixing waves of “surf rock music” with original bread & beans “cowboy poetry.” (Is your curiosity piqued yet?) For those who haven’t had the chance to hear The Svens or aren’t familiar with the resurgent surf music sound, think of the band, “The Ventures” - and their big hit, “Walk Don’t Run” - that electric guitar style so popular in the early 60s. Add the bass, the sax, the drums and you have come just a little closer to understanding The Svens …. only you’re not there yet. Interwoven throughout The Svens’ own unique surf music sound are the poetic stories of The Sven’s lead guitarist, Viking. Local musician Laurie Childers says, “It’s like Zane Grey finally meets a Fender guitar.” The Svens band is picking up quite a following here in town, including full house gigs at Bombs Away Café. Band members include: StickySven on drums, SaxySven, BasSven, Sven on guitar, and Viking, the groups’ poet and lead guitarist. Here’s a small sample of what’s being said about The Svens:
“Viking's emotive guitar solos are matched by Rob Birdwell's evocative sax, supported by the whole band. The effect is intriguing, amusing and musically satisfying. I'm held to my seat and always surprised by the story's end. Just when you think you've guessed what will happen …. another twist explains it better.” -- Laurie Childers of local bands, Madera and River Rocks
“The Svens” are a local surf band from Corvallis, Oregon, playing in the genre of The Ventures ….. story teller and lead guitarist, “Viking,” is quite good … the story telling is vivid and entertaining.”
-- Oliver Jones, http://camera47.wordpress.com
… a cowboy poetry surf band. I don’t think there’s anything quite like them in the whole world – or at least Corvallis ….. their latest CD release project … is pretty cool!” Ron Birdwell of XTEP and local improve band, Sideways Portal
http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Blogger/2008/10/svens-blacksmith.html
For a short interview with band member and poet, Viking:
http://news.opb.org/article/5704-hard-times-drake-missouri-inspire-corvallis-musician/
The Beneficiary - The First Annual Corvallis Peace Fair, September 19th, 2009
This local event, sponsored in part by the City of Corvallis, is in honor of the United Nation’s International Day of Peace, a global holiday when individuals, communities, nations and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace. Established by U.N. resolution in 1982, Peace Day has grown to include millions of people around the world who participate in all kinds of events, large and small. The fair will run from 1pm to around 4:30Pm and will include cooperative games, arts and craft activities, music, dance, exhibits, and to top it off, a parade at 4pm. Bring your family and friends for a celebration of peace and peacemaking.
For more information about the UN International Day of Peace, see International Day of Peace