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Entertainment Update
July 12, 2008
 

Tango Kilo rocks County Fair

One of the hottest bands on the L.A. club scene, Tango Kilo, will be the featured band at the Hood River County Fair on Thursday, July 24, at 8 p.m. Playing as part of their Northern Soul Tour, the band is promoting their new album, “Rain in Blue.” Fans describe the band as “a little alternative and little retro-rock.” The fair runs July 24-26 with music for the whole family on the main stage each day. On Friday at 6 p.m., check out Nevada Slim and Cimmaron Sue, and at 8 p.m., it’s “Los Enemigos del Silenzio.” On Saturday, singer Zac Grooms plays at 7 p.m., opening for country music singer Eric Church at 8 p.m. See the Hood River County Fair Book for details.

Gorge Games party July 18

Country band The Fenderbenders featuring Ted Matzen will be performing at a Gorge Games party at Naked Winery on Friday, July 18, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Naked Winery, 102 Second St., Hood River, (800) 666-9303.

Tess Barr at Dixie’s July 12

Local band The Tess Barr Blues Band will be at Dixie’s Southern Grub on Saturday, July 12, from 7 to 10 p.m. Dixie’s Southern Grub, 1302 13th St., Hood River; 387-6667.

Music at Good River returns

It’s local musician Polly Norris — with the “Lazy Sunday Music Series,” on Sunday, July 13, from 4-7 p.m. at the Good River Restaurant in Mosier. Good River Restaurant, 904 Second Ave., Mosier; (541) 478-0199.

Squrl’s Blues is back on July 18

Squrl’s Blues Revue returns to the airwaves starting Friday, July 18, from 8 p.m. to midnight. The show can be heard on classic rock station 92.7 KMSW, and will feature the latest from regional and national blues, zydeco, folk and roots music artists.

Kids get in free at Golden Garter

The Golden Garter Theatre in Stevenson, Wash., is offering free admission to children ages 11 and under with each paying adult for all of their remaining shows, announced theater manager Steve Taylor. Shows resume July 18 and run off and on until Sept. 20. For schedule and ticket information visit http://www.stevetaylorpro.com/
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