07/25/08 Night life/Dance/Concerts

NIGHT LIFE

Blues/Jazz/Swing

JACK-SONS SPORTS BAR. 6-11 p.m. Thursdays. Open blues/jazz jam. 432 S. 48th Ave. 966-4340.

JOHNNY'S ON THE AVE. 8 p.m. Fridays. Wayman Chapman. Red Lion Yakima Center Hotel, 607 E. Yakima Ave. 248-5900. (R&B.)

WHISTLIN' JACK LODGE. 3-6 p.m. Sundays on the patio. Wayman Chapman. 20800 State Route 410, Naches. 658-2433. (R&B.)

Rock/Country/Open Mike

1885 BAR AND GRILL AT VAN'S. 6208 Naches Ave., Naches. 653-2257.

* 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays: Rotating line-up of classic rock and country and blues.

* 7 p.m. Wednesdays: Rock jams with Lance Johnson.

COUNTRY ROCK CAFE. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Rotating lineup. 221 Naches Ave., Naches. 653-2112.

JACK-SONS SPORTS BAR. 8-11 p.m. Wednesdays. Pat Moss Band. 432 S. 48th Ave. 966-4340. (Retro-pop improv and variety.)

THE JADE ROOM. 6 p.m. Saturday. 104 E. Chestnut Ave. Girl on Fire, Forward In Reverse, Keeping Secrets, among others. $10. www.myspace.com/onsceneproductions. (Metal.)

THE PASTIME LOUNGE AND EATERY. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Rotating lineup. 125 E. Naches Ave., Selah. 697-8303.

SELAH MINING COMPANY. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Rotating lineup. 204 E. Naches Ave., Selah. 698-6463.

SPEAKEASY RESTAURANT & LOUNGE. 104 S. Third St. 453-4762, www.myspace.com/yakimaspeakeasy.

* Wednesdays: Guitar Hero Night. 8 p.m. practice; 10 p.m. contest. $1.

STARBUCKS. 7 tonight. Mark & Kimberlee Holt. In Chalet Place, North 56th and Summitview avenues. (Classic country and roots rock.)

SUSIE'S BOURBON STREET BISTRO & BAR. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. 1023 N. First St. Live country-rock. $4 cover Fridays-Saturdays. 575-0234.

WHISTLIN' JACK LODGE. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Don Forgey. Fireside Lounge, 20800 State Route 410, Naches. 658-2433. (Classic rock, country.)

YAKIMA SPORTS CENTER. 214 E. Yakima Ave. Cover varies. Select shows all ages until 11 p.m. 453-4647, www.yakimasportscenter.com.

* 8 p.m. Wednesdays and the first Friday of each month: Chad Bault and Gabriel Slatten. (Folk-rock.)

* 9 tonight: Guilty Pleasures Party with Chuck Prophet (indie folk/roots maverick), Colin Spring (good-lookin' singer-songwriter), Bryn Loosley (rootsy folk).

* 9 p.m. Saturday: With A Bullet (post-hardcore), The Loyal Sinners (raspy rock), Italian Bombshell (indie rock).

* 8 p.m. Aug. 1: The Senate. (Acoustic riffage.)

* 9 p.m. Aug. 2: Rod McDonald (modern folk), Hans York (singer-songwriter).

DJ

EL VALLE. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 410 Yakima Valley Highway, Sunnyside. DJ dance music. 837-7222.

HOOPS. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays-Tuesdays. 2103 W. Lincoln Ave. DJ dance music. 575-4667.

JACK-SONS SPORTS BAR. 432 S. 48th Ave. 966-4340.

* 10 p.m. Fridays: 107.3 FFM Flava Mix with DJ Lil Mikey, Reesha and Steve Rocha.

* 10 p.m. Saturdays: Groan and Sexxxy Saturdays with DJ Lil Mikey.

JOHNNY'S ON THE AVE. Red Lion Yakima Center Hotel, 607 E. Yakima Ave. 248-5900.

* 8 p.m. Thursdays: Requests with DJ "D"/ Hip hop/80's.

* 8 p.m. Saturdays: DJ "D" and DJ Madness. Cover: $5 8-10 p.m., $10 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

MAX'S BAR AND GRILL. 9 p.m. Thursdays. 1107 S. Third St. DJ dance music. 457-8041.

MISTY'S LOUNGE. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Clarion Hotel, 1507 N. First St. DJ Derek. 249-7850.

SPEAKEASY RESTAURANT & LOUNGE. 9 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays. 104 S. Third St. DJ dance music. 453-4762.

SUSIE'S BOURBON STREET BISTRO & BAR. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 1023 N. First St. DJ dance music. 575-0234.

YAKIMA SPORTS CENTER. 9 p.m.-midnight Thursdays. 214 E. Yakima Ave. 453-4647, www.yakimasportscenter.com.

Karaoke

BOOMERS ROADSIDE BAR & GRILLE. 8 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, 9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 1719 S. First St. 453-5433.

CARIBBEAN CASINO. 9 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays. 1900 E. Nob Hill Blvd. 853-7777.

CLUB 54. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays. 2014 S. First St. 453-3877.

EL VALLE. 8 p.m.-midnight Thursdays. 410 Yakima Valley Highway, Sunnyside. 837-7222.

HOOPS. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Sundays and Tuesdays. 2103 W. Lincoln Ave. 575-4667.

JACK-SONS SPORTS BAR. 9 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays. 432 S. 48th 966-4340.

THE JAMMER SPORTS BAR. 8 p.m.-midnight Fridays. 2310 Rudkin Road, Union Gap. 574-4115.

MAX'S BAR AND GRILL. 9 p.m. daily. 1107 S. Third St. 457-8041.

SELAH MINING COMPANY. 8 p.m. Wednesdays. 204 E. Naches Ave., Selah. 698-6463.

SILVER CREEK BAR AND GRILL. 8-11 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 108 Iler Road, Moxee. 575-1339.

SILVER DOLLAR TAVERN. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 324 B St., Mabton. 894-4642.

STONEHENGE TAVERN. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 603 First Ave., Zillah. 829-9411.

SUSIE'S BOURBON STREET BISTRO & BAR. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sundays Mondays. 1023 N. First St. 575-0234.

WILLY D'S. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays. 10609 Gilbert Road, Wiley City. 972-8885.

THE WOODSHED. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Saturdays. 8590 Highway 410, Naches. 658-2905.

CONCERTS

Classical/Chamber/Choral

YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND CONCERTS IN THE PARKS. 7 p.m. Free. www.yakimacommunityband.org, 965-2115. (Broadway, classical, patriotic music.)

* Wednesdays through Aug. 6: Randall Park.

* Thursday: Railroad Park, Toppenish.

Jazz/Blues

JAZZ IN THE VALLEY. Today through Sunday. Ten venues in downtown Ellensburg. Three-day festival pass: $35. Day and evening passes available. Tickets: Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce, 888-925-2204 or 925-3137. (Jazz, big band, Dixieland, swing and blues bands.)

BACKYARD BLUES BASH. Aug. 1-3. Pine Springs Resort, 2471 Highway. 97, Goldendale. Hambone Wilson, Too Slim and The Taildraggers, The Strange Tones, Junkyard Jane, Boogie Bone, Colonel. Cost: $35 for both nights. Camping available, reservations recommended. Info: 773-4434, www.pinespringsresort.net. (Hot blues.)

Rock/Country/Pop

CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED. Saturday. Yakama Nation Legends Casino outdoor arena, 580 Fort Road, Toppenish. Tickets: $20-$40 through the Legends Casino gift shop, 877-726-6311, Ext. 5271, or Ticketmaster, 453-7139, www.ticketmaster.com. (Two original members.)

SUMMER SUNSET CONCERT SERIES: THE SENATE. 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday. Franklin Park, 20th Avenue and Tieton Drive. Free. Info: Yakima Parks and Recreation, 575-6020. (Acoustic riffage.)

STEVE MILLER BAND. 7 p.m. Aug. 2. Gorge Amphitheatre, George, Wash. With Joe Cocker. Tickets: $39.50, $49.50, $67.50 through Ticketmaster, 453-7139, www.ticketmaster.com. (Classic rockers.)

Inspirational/Gospel

CREATION FEST. Today and Saturday. Gorge Amphitheatre, George, Wash. Switchfoot, Newsboys, Toby Mac, Superchic[k], Skillet, Pillar, among others. Tickets: www.creationfest.com, or Ticketmaster, 453-7139, www.ticketmaster.com. (Christian rock.)

Soul

SMOKEY ROBINSON. 8 p.m. Aug. 2. Yakama Nation Legends Casino outdoor arena, 580 Fort Road, Toppenish. Tickets: $20-40 through the Legends Casino gift shop, 877-726-6311, ext. 5271, or Ticketmaster, 453-7139, www.ticketmaster.com. (Motown legend.)

Folk/Bluegrass

ROD MACDONALD HOUSE CONCERT. 6 p.m. Aug. 3. At the home of Deborah Mihm and Harris Meyer. $10 suggested donation. Info and address: 833-8200, meyermihm@yahoo.com. (Modern folk.)

DANCE

Ballroom

BALLROOM PLUS. 8 p.m. the fourth Friday of each month. Harman Center at Gailleon Park, 101 N. 65th Ave. $5 per person. Snack bar open, no alcohol. 575-6166.

Boomer

BOOMER DANCES. 8-10:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month. Harman Center at Gailleon Park, 101 N. 65th Ave. DJ Lou Bartelli and dance music of the '50s, '60s, '70s. $5. Snack bar open, no alcohol. 575-6166.

Country/Contra/Line

LOS BAILADORES DEL SOL. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. Castlevale EPIC, 2902 Castlevale Road. Dance group practice; public welcome to participate. 877-3223.

SQUARE AND ROUND DANCING. 7:30-10:30 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Yakima Valley Square Dance Center, 207 E. Charron Road, Moxee. $4. 697-3954 or 575-0855. Presented by Gateswingers.

YAKIMA ROUNDERS. 8-10 p.m. Thursdays. Yakima Valley Square Dance Center, 207 E. Charron Road, Moxee. Round dance. $3. Singles welcome. 965-3015 or 453-6377.

Senior

HARMAN CENTER SENIOR DANCES. Gailleon Park, 101 N. 65th Ave. Adults of all ages. $3. 575-6166.

* 1:30-4 p.m. Wednesdays: Norm Mohar and Gary Malner, music from the '40s and '50s, country, big band.

* 1:30-4 p.m. Fridays: Hap Easter, big band and country.

PLAN AHEAD

August

SILVER LAKE WINERY SUMMER MUSIC SERIES. Sundays in August. Silver Lake Winery at Roza Hills, 1500 Vintage Road, Zillah. Bring a lawn chair. Info: 829-6235, www.silverlakewinery.com.

* Aug. 3: Larry La Riviera and the Bayou Boys. (Cajun, zydeco, classic rock and country.)

* Aug. 10: Marlayne Kyle Quartet. (Jazz, swing.)

* Aug. 17: Joe Brooks Quartet with Pam Ernst. (Jazz.)

* Aug. 24: Romagossa Blú. (Folk-rock, reggae, blues.)

* Aug. 31: The Bouchards. (Americana.)

SUMMER SUNSET CONCERT SERIES: GEOFFREY CASTLE. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 7. Franklin Park, 20th Avenue and Tieton Drive. Free. Info: Yakima Parks and Recreation, 575-6020. (Electric violin.)

USA DANCE YAKIMA. Aug. 9. Lower Naches Grange, 1800 Old Naches Highway in Gleed. Viennese Waltz lessons: 7-8 p.m. Social dancing: 8-10 p.m. $5 for USADance or $10 nonmembers. All ages and singles welcome. 678-6531.

VANS WARPED TOUR. 11 a.m. Aug. 9. Gorge Amphitheatre, George, Wash. Gym Class Heroes, Anberlin, Angels & Airwaves, Family Force 5, Norma Jean, Reel Big Fish, Relient K, Rise Against, Street Dogs, The Vandals, among others. Tickets: $29.05, 453-7139, www.ticketmaster.com. (Punk-o-rama.)

SUMMER SUNSET CONCERT SERIES: CHRIS KOZA. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 14. Franklin Park, 20th Avenue and Tieton Drive. Free. Info: Yakima Parks and Recreation, 575-6020. (Indie-folk.)

TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS. Aug. 15-16. Gorge Amphitheatre, George, Wash. With Steve Winwood. Tickets: $45, $65, $95 through Ticketmaster, 453-7139, www.ticketmaster.com.

A CASE OF THE BLUES AND ALL THAT JAZZ. 3-11 p.m. Aug. 16. Sarg Hubbard Park on the Yakima Greenway. Javier Garcia, Stephanie Schneiderman, Wayman Chapman. Tickets: $40 in advance ($45 at the gate) through Yakima Greenway Foundation, 453-8280, www.yakimagreenway.org.

JACK JOHNSON. 7 p.m. Aug. 22. Gorge Amphitheatre, George, Wash. $39 through www.livenation.com. (Laid-back singer-songwriter.)

WHISTLESTOP! MUSIC FESTIVAL. Noon-10 p.m. Aug. 23. Railroad Park in Toppenish. Full Throttle, Coyote Ridge Bluegrass Wranglers, Boys of Greenwood Glenn, Topp String, among others. Free. Info: 865-3262. (Bluegrass, country, Cajun.)

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND. 7 p.m. Aug. 29-31. Gorge Amphitheatre, George, Wash. With O.A.R. $48.50, 70. Tickets: 453-7139, www.ticketmaster.com. (Jam band.)

MICHAEL McDONALD. 7 p.m. Aug. 30. Maryhill Winery Amphitheater, Washington Scenic Route 14, just west of U.S. Highway 97 near Goldendale. Tickets: $39.50, $59.50 through Ticketmaster, 453-7139, www.ticketmaster.com. Box seats and rail tickets: Maryhill Winery, 877-627-9445. (R&B/soul.)

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