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> > I could be way off base on this (I was just a kid at the time), but I
think 
> > the Vortex concert took place at McGiver State Park (near Estacada). 
Jefferson
> 
> That's McIver state park.  

Yes, it was at McIver.  And a grand time was had by all.  Can't remember
the name of a single band -- but it was the biggest happening ever in the
state at the time.  I just remember running around being amazed that the
State was throwing this party for us!

> > Late-70's local hot-spots
> > were the Earth Tavern, Foghorn/Wreck of the Hesperus, Pigeon-Toed
Orange Peel,
> > and some big warehouse on the east side I can't remember the name of
right
> > now.

The Earth was a real dive -- but had some great shows there over the
years.  (And U2 once played at the Foghorn.  I think admission was $0.92. 
(it was a KGON "new" band show.)

> Euphoria used to be hot.  I remember Bonnie Raitt doing a whole month
there
> in about '74.  

Yeah, and that's the first place John Mellencamp (Cougar at the time)
played in Portland.  Not to mention George Thorogood.

> That's because there wasn't much rock 'n roll in Oregon in the 60's.  
Anyone remember "The American Frog"?  They were based out of Roseburg, but
where one of the bigger bands in southern Oregon (and parts of N. Calif.)
in the late 60's and early 70's.

And don't forget "Portland", (gary ogan and ? Lamb -- I think it was
bill.)

And, of course, "Sleazy Pieces" were around for ever and ever.  (And once
upon a time Johnny Koonce was the drummer.)

And another BIG Oregon act was "It's A Beautiful Day".  LaFlamme was still
living somewhere on the Oregon coast last time I heard anything about
him.

-- 
Randy Chase
randy@kelloggcreek.com