Summer Concert Series

The Oregon Zoo Has The Blues!

Blues & Blues-Related Acts To Perform
At This Summer's Concert Series

The Wednesday and Thursday evening summer concert series at The Oregon Zoo has always had its share of fine Blues and Blues-related shows, and that holds true again this year! The Zoo Amphitheater is perfect for music with a superb raised outdoor stage and a good sound system. And, there's a lot of grass to stretch out on with your picnic basket, low-back sand chairs or a blanket. The shows are early — 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. — which allows for plenty of music on a weeknight without interfering with your work schedule.

The evening "Wells Fargo Summer Concerts At The Zoo" are a family affair of fun and music for the low cost of only $9.00 for adults and $6.00 for the kids (ages 3-11). And that includes Zoo admission too. Quite a deal for a wonderful evening of entertainment!

There is great music all summer long at the Zoo starting June 22^nd. Listed below are some of the acts scheduled to perform this year that might be of interest to Blues fans:

Wednesday, July 10^th - Beausoleil - For over 20 years Michael Doucet and Beausoleil have been at the forefront of the Cajun music scene.

Wednesday, August 14^th - Maria Muldaur - One of the sweetest voices Blues has to offer. Maria blends her Blues with the music of Louisiana for what she calls "Bluesiana music" and it's a pure delight!

There are also some wonderful "Premium Concerts" presented at the Zoo during the summer. Tickets for these special performances are available at all Safeway FASTIXX Centers, online at the Fastixx Web site, or with no added service charge at the Zoo reception office.

Many of the Zoo's "Premium Concerts" also look to be very attractive shows for Blues fans this summer.

Saturday, June 22^nd - Los Lobos, the dynamic band from East LA visits the Zoo. This fantastic group really mixes it up by playing Tex-Mex, Country, R&B and Blues, as well as traditional Mexican music. And they do it better than most! Los Lobos is always top-notch entertainment.

Sunday, June 23^rd - Keb' Mo', the Delta and Country Blues performer who captured the hearts and souls of Blues fans and popular music fans alike in the last half of the 1990s, returns to the Oregon Zoo for one of his stellar and passionate performances.

Friday, July 19^th - Tower Of Power, the powerful Bay Area horn band will make a long-overdue appearance at the Oregon Zoo. This dynamic 10-piece band blends Jazz, Funk, Rock and Blues into a spirited performance they like to call "Urban Soul Music." It's funky stuff!!

Thursday, August 29^th - Ray Charles, the "American Icon" himself. will take the stage at the Zoo. Ray plays it all — Jazz, R&B, Smooth Soul, Pop and especially Blues. He is a musical treasure and that's why he is called, simply, "The Genius!"

The "Wells Fargo Summer Concerts At The Zoo" series runs through August 29th with other acts of interest to music fans throughout the summer. You can check it all out online at the Oregon Zoo's Web site.