Boxing Day! = No Music

Boxing day, traditionally the day after Christmas, must be for boxing right?
Regardless, no music at Caves today. Hmmm, probably no boxing either.
See you next week!

I want my Gumbo!

Gumbo.
Excellence.
Be there.

Crooked River Ramblers!

Recent local sensation the Crooked River Ramblers comes to Caves this week and dishes up a whole heap of old'tyme bluegrass goodness. These guys are putting some serious work (and a lot of gigging) into their craft, and it shows!

A little more Gumbo on your Wednesday

The melodic musical magicians of your local Gumbo band will be returning to LesCaves this Wednesday night from 8-10.  The usual mix of rousing up-tempo, a bit more quiet and occasional silliness will be heard by all.  It's worth the trip just for the beer, but beer AND music? Such a deal.

M.A.S. Rides Again!

Mill About Smartly in their last big outing before Christmas. Will there be Carols? Actually I don't know if she's coming or not. YOU should be there though. Good Times!

Matt Neely Band

If you get enough good musicians together something good is a sure fire result.
These guys will serve up a heaping helping of acoustic blues with hints of more eclectic flavors. We recommend a couple beers to help wash it down.
Seeya there! 8:ish as usual.

Building Bridges

BBB Returns!  Sorry this is so late, we had another band cancel. Anyway, these folks are a hoot. Come down and check it out.

Revving it to the Gumb line

Gumbo rides again. Southern style. More tunes to the mile.
Running out of rhymes...  Thank goodness.

We're trying to come up with a catchy name for The Gumbo Blog (soon to appear on a BlogSpot near you) and you can help us out. Just come up with a clever suggestion and attach it to a $5 bill and pop it in the tip jar. It's a weighed voting system so heavier bills might improve your chances.
The big winner gets our undying gratitude and a place of honor on the blog.
Also kisses and hugs.
For a small extra fee we'll even forgo the kisses!

Clare Cady, Singer/Songwriter

Local writer, singer, songwriter and guitarist Clare Cady will grace 'Caves with class and feeling ...and some up-tempo too.  Do something nice on the Halloween night, come on down.

M.A.S.2nite!

Sorry this is late.
Mill About Smartly is doing it up right tonight. 8-10
Should be a fine'ol time!

Straight from their Bloktoberfest triumph...

Gumbo returns, thousands cheer!

See the band that lit-up the streets of Corvallis last Saturday.
8:PM as usual,
...a certain quality guaranteed.

SeeYa there.

Prairie Dogs? What?

It's our great good fortune this week to welcome the return of one of the best Bluegrass groups in the area:
Prairie Dog Backfire

They do it so good that you'd think they've been together for decades...

Nutin'like a good dose of Gumbo

A truly fine measure of swing and 20th century americana comes once again to LesCaves next Wednesday. For a good seat near two hours of musical bliss get there a few bars early.

A big apology out to Mill About Smartly as we forgot to announce them in this space for last week's performance at Caves. Turned out it didn't matter much as it was packed. Still, sorry anyway... ;-)

Party time Gumbo style

But...Where there's Gumbo, there's a party.
Well, there might be some fine food and drink involved as well and having a lot of fine beers on tap don'hurt none.
See'ya there.

Brutal Bridges @ Caves

One of the newer local bands,  Brutal Bridges will be playing Caves this Wed.  

Come on down for some acoustic folk/rock excellence.  There should be a photo but posting ain't happnin right now.

Gumbo is up again

OK, so it seems like Gumbo shows up frequently at Les Caves.
That's because IT WORKS.
Be there!

Mike McLaren Acoustic Blues

A big dose of acoustic blues is on tap Wed. night as one of our best and most prolific local blues players takes over the back corner of LesCaves for a couple hours of musical muse.
Startin'at 8: as usual.
Be there.
Details on his site

Strike up the uh, Gumbo?

Yes, more Gumbo, of the Americana Variety. With a pinch of swing, a touch of the south and an accent on the Variety part.
A complete fulfilling of your daily musical requirements.

Get seated toward the back where you can hear the band!

Corner House, a fine celtic trio

Long time local musicians Bruce Marbin (Guitar, Bouzouki), Roy Roland (Fiddle, Accordion), and Bo Leyden (Mandolin, Banjo, Flute) will bring their take on Celtic to the Caves this Wednesday. These guys can play. You should be there to listen.  8:PM as usual.

Gumbo swinging that Wed. night

Gumbo is back for another dose of that Caves thang.
Get there early for a good seat.
Sure to be plenty of amusing tuneage on tap.

M.A.S. Returns!

Mill About Smartly returns to Les Caves 8:PM Wednesday. It's a good warm-up show for their lead-off appearance at the Craft Beer Picnic (see details in link) where songs of Ireland, Beer and the Sea will enliven the thirsty crowd.

Now Dear, eat your GUMBO

Yes, it's Gumbo for dinner once again.

That's them (minus Barb, who has more sense than to play out in the rain) out at the Saturday Market three weeks ago, but we're bringing it inside Wed. 8:ish as usual.

Hey, the market is nice, but the Beer's WAY better at Caves...

PDB Rocks: In the best CountryGrass style

PrairieDog Backfire returns to provide the best in bluegrass licks at Caves this Wed. 
We're talkin'some serious quality stringband here.

Come on down and check'em out!

4th of July: Go celebrate!

To nobody's great surprise, we're not doing music on the 4th of July. See'ya next week when PrarieDog Backfire will be kicking up their heels in the best Bluegrass/Country style.

Nate Wagner!

This week we have the pleasure of a few hours with Nate Wagner.  Singer, songwriter, guitarist in both the acoustic and electric realms.  Also sideman in several local bands and some time bass player.  You may also know him as a long time fixture down at Gracewinds.
This week we get a glimpse at his more acoustic singer/songwriter side and it should be a treat.
8-10:PM as usual, be there or be... left out.

They must be good! Gumbo again.

It may look sketchy, but it won't sound that way.
Bringing the whole New Orleans Swing thing to a Caves hear you.

Come early, get a bite and a pint. Ask for a seat near the band.

Cahill&Wade go Caveing

This week, there's a special treat. All the way in from Reno NV. Please welcome Cahill & Wade, the first 'on tour' out of town act booked into Les Caves. This should really be quite special.

Gumbo is Back for More

Yes it's true, Acoustic Gumbo is back at Les Caves for another night of excellence. Be there before 8 to get a good seat. Good times guaranteed or your $0.00 cover charge will be cheerfully refunded.

Wild Hogs on the loose this week

Wild Hog in the Woods: John Donahue, John Simonds, Hershel Olmsted.

Just about the most fun you can have with your clothes on. Great fun to hear (and see!) .
Definitely worth the trip.

PrarieDog Backfire: CountryGrass!

From Americana to hints of Rockabilly, is it countrified Bluegrass or...   Well,
...you should come and decide for yourself.

All I know for sure: They're darn good at it.

Wed. 8-10

PrairieDogBackfire (link)

Frim Fram Swing Band

The Frim Fram Swing Band will be featured this Wed.  You'll be cutting a rug, or at the very least tapping those toes.
Formerly Swing Rio, they now have Jacques Gabriel and Bill Pfender on swing fiddle and clarinet, Paul Regan and Sam Holmes on guitar, and Barb Barry-Doyle on standup bass.
As usual, grab a seat near the 'band' corner. It will be worth it.

Mill About Smartly

M.A.S.(link) will be rockin'it this Wed. 8-10:PM
The last two shows were a hoot, so they're giving it one last blast at Les Caves before the summer baby hiatus.
  ~~Ask for a seat near the band~~

Acoustic Gumbo: Doin'it Good

Fun is what's it's about with this group. Featuring tunes from Sid Beam, many of which evoke Swing and Southern Americana numbers from the 30's through the early 50's and covers from that and other similar periods;


Acoustic performances with emphasis on vocal harmony and occasional sillyness.
8-10:PM.. Be sure and ask for a seat near the music.

Women Singer-Songwriters Night

This Wednesday the 25th we are fortunate to have a couple if the finest singer-songwriters in the area: Mina Carson and Laurie Childers, who will be performing their own compositions and perhaps a few standards. Expect everything from ballads to folk-rock.

Good times.  8-10:PM