To encourage, foster and
promote the preservation
of America’s
Western Swing Music
Highlights from the Inductees' Grand Jam, featuring Inductees from 2014 as well as
representatives from previous years.
Performances include "All of Me," featuring Carolyn Martin (2014 Inductee) on vocal; "My
Window Faces the South," featuring B.B. Morse (2014 Inductee) on vocal; and "Faded Love,"
featuring Grady Smith (2014 Inductee) on vocal and Carolyn Martin on harmony.
The Annual Western Swing Music Festival and Hall of Fame for the NorthWest Western
Swing Music Society takes place on the second week-end of August.
2014 Festival Highlights
Highlights from Chuck Hayes & Special Edition, opening Saturday, day two, of
the 2014 Western Swing Festival. The band features NWWSMS Hall of Fame
Inductees from 2014 as well as representatives from previous years and guest
vocalist, Christina Brizendine.
Performances include Chuck Hayes and Grady Smith singing, Leaving and
Saying Good-Bye, Christina Brizendine singing, Never Again, Again, John Jones
singing, Right or Wrong and Grady Smith singing Maiden’s Prayer.
The NorthWest Western Swing Music Society's Festival and Hall of Fame is held
in August at the Auburn Eagles Club, Auburn, WA. Check the Events page of the
Society's website or Facebook for details on this as well as other upcoming
events.
Randy Hill (2014 Inductee to the NWWSMS Hall of Fame) and The Oregon Valley
Boys from Salem, Oregon, performing western swing standards, "Miss Molly,"
and "Sugar Moon" (6:32), along with several original songs, written by band
members Randy Hill and Loren Depping. Included are "Marionberry Pie" (3:05),
Hey, Wait!" (10:04), and "Molalla Waltz" (13:20). For more information on this
talented and entertaining band, please check out their website.
