SOU’WESTER EVENTS!

Discover what’s happening during your next stay or plan a visit around our free live music, workshops, wellness offerings and more!

Nov
4
Sat
Ora Cogan plus Tispur
Nov 4 @ 8:00 pm

Ora Cogan combines the intricate guitar picking of Americana with Psychedelic dreamscapes, drawing comparisons to 70’s folk legend Karen Dalton. She has shared the stage with the likes of Grouper & Hope Sandoval while touring extensively in North America, Europe and the UK.

Cogan’s new offering Crickets comes out November 2017. Co-produced with Tom Deis (Uni Ika Ai) in Philadelphia, Crickets inhabits a place between psychedelic folk, dark wave ambient and experimental dream pop. The album features percussionist Dani Markham (TuneYards, Childish Gambino), violinist Russel Kotcher (Chamber Orchestra of NY), and background vocalist Maia Friedman (Uni Ika Ai).

Cogan became a part of Vancouver’s eclectic music scene as a teen. She has collaborated with a multitude of artists including Frazey Ford, Indigenous performance artist Skeena Reece and Austrian Electro-Acoustic artist Daniel Lercher and has performed at Internationally acclaimed festivals such as Treefort, Sled Island, Serralves Festival in Portugal and Torstraßen Festival in Berlin.

“Multi-instrumentalist Ora Cogan makes gorgeous experimental folk compositions laced with hints of psychedelia, chamber pop, and rock.” – She Shreds

“Last month Cogan debuted “The Light,” the first single from her forthcoming release Crickets. It’s notably more up-tempo than her previous work, with heavy synth and multi-layered percussion weaving complex melodies like a spider tending to its web.” – Portland Mercury

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Tispur

This event is free and open to the public

Nov
11
Sat
Bullets & Belles
Nov 11 @ 8:00 pm

Bullets & Belles is Neo Doo Wop Folk. Think Amy Winehouse and Dion & The Belmonts, but also Simon & Garfunkel and Taj Mahal. Their performance effortlessly glides from hard hitting blues, to soulful doo-wop, to traces of country folk. Their sublime three-part vocal harmonies and deeply-felt poetic lyrics, paired with solid rhythms and well thought out vocal arrangements seamlessly bend through the rules of genre while always leaving the audience wanting (and often whistling…)

 

This event is free and open to the public.

Nov
18
Sat
Chris, Petro and The Blowfish Project
Nov 18 @ 8:00 pm

 
Ukrainian-Canadian violinist Petro Krysa feels equally at home playing a concerto in a concert hall or rocking out with a funk band in a nightclub. In addition to being a violinist in the Vancouver Opera Orchestra in Vancouver, BC and the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra in Seattle, he regularly performs with several Seattle bands such as Mts. & Tunnels, Cracker Factory, Abney Park, Every Breath-Tribute to Sting and The Police and others. Mr. Krysa performed in major concert halls of North America, Europe and Asia as well as at classical and jazz festivals nationally and abroad. Petro performs on a rare 300 year old Italian violin made by Alessandro Mezzadri and also a five string electric violin. Most recently he picked up a trumpet and singing as well. Petro divides his busy professional and family schedule between Vancouver, Seattle, Toronto and Lisbon.
 
With a passion for performance and music of all genres Chris Poage has crafted his own brand of artistry and joy.  Chris is the founder and singer for Seattle groups: Panda Conspiracy and Mts. & Tunnels. He also writes songs for various collaborative projects. As a side man he has worked with Melissa Etheridge, Nneka, Jason Webley, Oliver Mutugutzi, Blake Lewis, Publish the Quest, YAR and more!
 
Chris and Petro met in the spring of 2015 during a jam session at one of Seattles hottest live music venues – Seamonster Lounge. There was immediate chemistry that was felt and shortly after Chris invited Petro to sit in with one of his bands Mts & Tunnels. The relationship continued and in the summer of 2016 after several successful shows together and as members of other bands, Petro and Chris decided to go on the road as an electro-acoustic duo. It is during that time that “electro-acoustic-groove-folk” style was invented and “Chris, Petro and The Blowfish Project” was born. Classically trained violinist Petro and Chris, the veteran of Seattle’s rock music scene, fuse together American and Ukrainian folk, Western Classical traditions with a funky, electronic grove. Both Petro and Chris pay multiple instruments and sing.
 
This event is free and open to the public.
 
Nov
23
Thu
GRATITUNES~A Thankful Feast of Music
Nov 23 @ 8:00 pm – Nov 25 @ 10:00 pm

Dec
2
Sat
The Sons of Rainier
Dec 2 @ 8:00 pm

 

The Sons Of Rainier are a recent collaboration of four musicians, Devin Champlin (Gallus Brothers, Crow Quill Night Owls), Dean Johnson (Lowman Palace), Sam Gelband, and Charlie Meyer (both of Honcho Poncho). They formed in a supernatural occurrence at the coziest of dimly lit bars in Seattle and bonded over a shared interest of singing together. The music rests on the foundation of Devin’s songwriting, and is brought forth with warm tube amps, Dean’s unpredictable, weeping guitar lines, a loosely tuned snare, upright bass, and close three part harmonies. It is 45 rpm folk music that is sweet and haunting. It’s a polaroid of a stolen slow dance.

 

This event is free and open to the public.

Dec
16
Sat
3rd Annual Handmade Bazaar
Dec 16 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

3rd Annual Handmade Bazaar at The Sou’wester

We are hosting our 3rd Annual Handmade Bazaar. The sale is on Sat Dec 16th from noon-6pm at The Sou’wester in 4 spaces: the Pavilion (now heated), the Lodge Living Room, Lodge Velvet Lounge Guest Room, and also in our new Art Trailer Gallery with 20 + artists/makers! Lindsie Feathers will be playing live music from 2pm-4pm. The Adrift Hotel & Spa  in Long Beach (409 Sid Snyder Dr, 360-642-2311) will be hosting an artisan bazaar/sale (Christmas Holiday Bazaar w/ Sou’wester) as well on the same day (10am-4pm) and we will partner with them in promotion of both events/sales! Fun!
 
 
 
JULIA BARBEE (Portland, OR)
– artisan fragrances
– objects
http://juliabarbee.com/home
https://www.instagram.com/julia_barbee/
 
LUCY BARNA (Astoria, OR)
– Astoria Makerspace (display)
https://www.astoriamakers.com
https://www.instagram.com/astoriamakers/
 
KYMM BAZE (Long Beach Peninsula, WA)
– distressed frames & handmade signs
 
MISSY BLACK (Astoria, OR)
of Blackloot Jewelry
– handmade electroformed copper jewelry
(Crafted with ethically sourced and high quality materials. Emphasis on opals, turquoise, raw diamonds, and crystals.)
– handstand necklaces (silver and rose gold).
All Handcrafted jewelry to fit every budget.
https://www.blackloot.net/about/
https://www.instagram.com/blackloot_jewelry
 
JOE CHASSE (Long Beach Peninsula, WA)
– sculptural works out of repurposed metals
http://informiorium.blogspot.com
 
HEATHER DOUGLAS of Oscar Astoria (Astoria, OR)
– screenprinted bags
– hand illustrated coloring books
– poetry books
http://oscarastoria.com/shop/
 
DIERDRE DUEWEL (Long Beach Peninsula, WA)
– 8 x 10 mosaic mirrors
 
ANNIE ESKELIN (Ilwaco, WA)
– small boxes & original art
– pendents with seascapes
 
ARI FREITAG (Portland, OR)
– walnut ink
– original drawings and prints
– jewelry
http://cargocollective.com/AriFreitagArt
 
LIZ HARRIS, YELLOWELECTRIC (Astoria, OR)
– silk screened & some hand sewn tee shirts
– records and CDs of mine on other labels as well as those from my own label
– letter press and silk screen prints
– small press book of my art drawings
– little affordable cards from recycled album covers (letter press and offset printed)
http://repeatingpattern.com/drawings.html
https://grouper.bandcamp.com
 
MAMOOK WELLNESS (Seaview, WA)
– wildcrafted wellness products
– original artwork, drawings on paper
http://mamookwellness.com
https://www.facebook.com/mamookwellness/
 

ANDREA MAZZARELLA (Astoria, OR)

– skincare line: organic and essential oils
– solstice/holiday wreaths: 100% biodegradable and local plants
– simple jewelry with amethyst and citrine
 
HEATHER MCLAUGHLIN (Portland, OR)
– Hand Printed “Alternative” Greeting Cards
– Original Art Work
– Wall Tapestries
– Limited Edition prints
PLUS Heather will have a printmaking station, by donation, for visitors to print their own card or poster.
http://www.hardcoremermaid.com
https://www.instagram.com/hardcoremermaid/
 
NATALIE MYERS of Grace Body Essentials (Seaside, OR)
– soaps & sugar polish
– lip balm & forever balm
– organic dog wash
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=grace%20body%20essentials
 
RAINY DAY FARMS (Naselle, WA)
– lavender spritzers and sachets
– Culinary lavender/recipe cards
– Smudge Sticks
http://www.rainydayartistry.com/farm.htm
 
RICCI HANDMADE PAPER (Port Angeles, WA)
– tree-free handmade paper (using rainwater)
– stationery, blank cards, book paper, artist paper
– gift packages
 
CHELSEA ROSE (Astoria, OR)
– crochet baby toys
– crochet hats/headbands/scarves/accessories
– holiday/greeting cards
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtistaLocaStudio?ref=profile_shopicon
 
SAHAR ROSENBAUM (Ocean Park, WA)
– quilts
– fiber art
 
ADA ROSMAN (Hoquiam, WA)
– handmade jewelry inspired by travel
http://www.adarosman.com
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AdaRosman
 
DAWN STETZEL (Seaview, WA)
– eco prints on paper (natural pigments)
– journals/sketchbooks/cards
– reversible dog bandanas
https://www.instagram.com/naturenellssister/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NatureNellsSister?ref=hdr_shop_menu
 
DENNIS THOMAS of Thomas & Son Woodworks LLC
(Warrenton, OR)
– furniture (reclaimed wood and new)
– signs & sandwich boards
– cutting boards and other kitchen items
– woodcrafts
thomasandsonwoodworks.com
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Thomas-Son-Woodworks-LLC-1112873028747275/about/?ref=page_internal
 
JOANNE WEBSTER (Long Beach, WA)
– fairy furniture
– fiber jewelry
– felt ornaments
– star-baby pins
 
Sou’wester Swag
– totes, cups, wearables
 
…and more
 

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Dec
29
Fri
Snowblind Traveler
Dec 29 @ 8:00 pm

Matt Dorrien is a songwriter currently living in Portland, Oregon. Having self-released two albums under the moniker Snowblind Traveler, he now looks forward to the premiere of his most personal album to date, which will be released under his own name early next year on the Portland-based label Mama Bird Recording Co. His music has been described as timeless and heartbreaking, and his songs reminiscent of the work of artists like Harry Nilsson, Randy Newman, and Carole King: A tribute to the golden age of songwriting.

This event is free and open to the public

Dec
30
Sat
Lorain plus Robin Bacior
Dec 30 @ 8:00 pm

Lorain (formerly Grand Lake Islands) is a recording, performing, and head-clearing project of songwriter Erik Emanuelson and instrumentalists Bob Reynolds, Joseph Anderson, and Robin Bacior. 

They play woozy American music. Emanuelson’s expressive tenor, recalling ghosts of Nashville Skyline era Dylan and the late Jason Molina, floats over lush textures and the band’s understated groove. 

Having played and toured for years—in New York City, Portland, and throughout the west coast—under the name Grand Lake Islands, Emanuelson, along with current collaborators, Reynolds and Anderson decided to step away and reassess. The band had cultivated a creative chemistry and sound that had drifted significantly from Grand Lake Islands’ ramshackle-folk beginnings. With the addition of Portland musician, Robin Bacior, the change was imminent. 

Lorain was conceived around a batch of new songs and the desire to build a project, collectively, from the ground up. These new songs emphasize restraint, relying more on subtlety, texture, and structure than crescendo to hit their mark. Despite this, Emanuelson’s ability to emote has remains intact, if not refined. 

 

This event is free and open to the public.

Dec
31
Sun
New Year’s Eve Dance Party
Dec 31 @ 8:00 pm

New Year’s Eve Dance Party All Night Long! Bring in the New Year with dance grooves and moves!

Last person on the dance floor wins a gift certificate for a free weekend stay at The Sou’wester!

Jan
6
Sat
Songwriters in The Round Featuring Haley Heynderickx, Norman Baker, and Blake
Jan 6 @ 8:00 pm

Born in Stockton, California and raised in Forest Grove, Oregon, Haley Heynderickx wasn’t brought up in a musical family, but she was keen to try it out after having a dream in which she was the female version of Jimi Hendrix. Being eleven years old and burning with desire to set her guitar on fire, her parents allowed her to take several guitar lessons. However, Forest Grove is a pretty small town and only a bluegrass instructor was available. This experience worked out for the best, bringing Heynderickx an appreciation for country music and acoustic implementations. She gradually found a love of writing and folk music once entering college. Heavily influenced by folk, rock and pop music of the 60s and 70s, Heynderickx’s writing found influence in Dylan, Nick Drake, along with local musicians she began performing with.

 Her simultaneous feelings of anxiety and love for the 21st century is captured in her haunting vocals and honest lyrics. Though she has enjoyed performing this as a solo songwriter, she found greater satisfaction in a big band noise through the flair of her bandmates. With Alex Fitch of Typhoon on drums, and Lily Breshears of Big Haunt and Sheers on bass and backup vocals, Heynderickx’s subtle softness reaches greater capacities of emotion and longing with the amplification of instruments and energy. This band is young, attentive, and excited to explore their musical horizons.

Unsure of her genre, she jokingly refers to their noise as ‘doom folk,’ but will happily let you decide for yourself if you give it a listen.

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Traveling, creating, and sharing original live music are a few essential ingredients for the enrichment of humanity. Norman Baker and his band play homage to this fact by introducing new and old songs to as many communities as possible. Their new album utilizes undertones of pedal steel, mandolin, banjo, upright bass, clarinet, and of course an onslaught of acoustic and electric guitars telling stories of loss, loss prevention, camping, driving without cell phones, childlike innocence, home towns, and walking till your shoes wear through. 

Baker’s respect of family values, roots, and tradition is evident throughout his music. His debut release, “The Art of Not Knowing,” features his mother on fiddle, father on keys, uncle on drums, himself on many other instruments, in addition to several other Seattle musical stalwarts. The artwork for his newest release, “Present Day,” features a series of photos from a 1970 house concert of his pops performing, his mom in attendance, and cops busting the party. 

Norman was 13 the first time he performed on stage with fellow Backroads band mate Michael Muir. They sang and played Beatles and CCR while sitting in with the band their dads were in together. Twenty years later their harmonies and guitar work continue to weave seamlessly through timeless original rootsy compositions. Muir’s Clapton and Allman tinged guitar approach meshed with Baker’s Doc Watson meets Neil Young influences prove to be a great combo as the band continues tacking on the miles around the Western US.

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In 2009, Blake, a singer/songwriter in Portland, OR- released a series of music videos on
YouTube, songs that were written using a formula based on mathematical constants. His “What
Pi Sounds Like” music video went viral with millions of views and was featured by NPR’s
Morning Edition, CNN, NBC, FOX, as well as online sites Reddit, Collegehumor, IFLScience,
Gizmodo, Yahoo! and many others.
Blake is now focusing his attention on non-math related compositions as he prepares to release
a brand new full length album entitled, “Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom.” About the album Blake
states, “These songs represent a new beginning for me as a songwriter. I’m exploring musical
territories previously unknown to me, and lyrically my feelings of inadequacy and fear have
never been more honestly expressed.
“Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom” is being released on CD and 12” vinyl and is a result of Blake’s
recent successful Kickstarter campaign. It features 10 songs, the lion’s share being recorded in
Blake’s home studio in Portland, Or. Blending acoustic based indie folk with carefully edited field
recordings and touches of orchestral elements, Blake strikes a delicate balance between lush
acoustic minimalism and a densely curated collage.

This event is free and open to the public.