BLUE CRANES ~ past shows
(and related projects)

2008

Wednesday, September 25: BLUE CRANES @ American Institute of Architects annual celebration. (Portland).

Saturday, September 6: BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS w/ Ike Levin @ Camellia Lounge (510 NW 11th, Portland). 9-11pm. 21+, NO COVER.

Saturday, August 30: BLUE CRANES @ The Goodfoot (2845 SE Stark, Portland) w/ The Tiptons Sax Quartet. 9pm. 21+.

Friday, August 15: BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS (minus Sly Pig) @ Camellia Lounge (510 NW 11th, Portland). 21+. No Cover. 9-11pm.

Friday, August 8: BLUE CRANES @ Towne Lounge (714 SW 20th Place, Portland) w/ Rocktet. 9pm. 21+

Saturday, August 2: Reed Wallsmith / Sly Pig duo for Tere Mathern Dance Company's Ten Tiny Dances. 4-7pm. South Waterfront, Portland.

Friday, August 1: BLUE CRANES @ Gallery Homeland (2505 SE 11th Ave, Porland) w/ Sound for the Organization of Society. 8pm. All Ages, $8.

Thursday, July 31: Reed Wallsmith / Chris Mosley / Tim DuRoche @ Camellia Lounge (510 NW 11th, Portland). 9-11pm. Suggested donation (no cover).

Saturday, July 19: BLUE CRANES @ Sounds Outside Festival (Cal Anderson Park: 1635 11th Ave, Seattle - in Capital Hill). w/ Cuong Vu, Bill Horist, Owcharuk, Paul Harding. We play the 7-8pm slot. All ages, FREE.

Saturday, July 12: BLUE CRANES w/ Portland Cello Project @ Doug Fir Lounge (830 E Burnside, Portland) w/ Horse Feathers and Point Juncture, WA. $10 adv, $12 day of. 8pm doors, 9pm show. 21+.

Saturday, July 12: BLUE CRANES @ Bastille Day Street Fair (Portland). Noon. w/ Talkdemonic, Alan Singley & Pants Machine, and many others.

Saturday, June 21: BLUE CRANES @ Langano Lounge (1435 SE Hawthorne, Portland) w/ Paper/ Upper/Cuts.

Saturday, June 14: BLUE CRANES @ Mississippi Pizza (Portland) w/ Beep! (from SF) 9-midnite.

Wednesday, June 11: BLUE CRANES @ Rotture (315 SE 3rd Ave, Portland) w/ Wow and Flutter. 9pm.

Thursday, June 5: Better Homes and Gardens @ Camellia Lounge (510 NW 11th, Portland). 8 -10pm. NO COVER (suggested donation).

Friday, May 30: Reed Wallsmith / Tim DuRoche duo w/ Ab Baars / Ig Henneman duo @ Gallery Homeland (SE Milwaukee Ave. @ Division, Portland). sponsored by the Creative Music Guild.

Monday, May 26: BLUE CRANES @ Towne Lounge (714 SW 20th Place, Portland) w/ Afternoon Brother (Sacramento) and Alas, Alak, Alaska (also from Sacramento). 9pm.

Sunday, May 25: BLUE CRANES @ Pacific Northwest College of the Arts Commencement Ceremony (Portland).

Friday, May 23: Reed Wallsmith / Chris Mosley / Tim DuRoche @ Camellia Lounge (510 NW 11th, Portland). 9-11pm. Suggested donation (no cover).

Thursday, May 15: Reed Wallsmith / Sly Pig duo @ Camellia Lounge (510 NW 11th, Portland). 9-11pm. Suggested donation (no cover).

Blue Cranes Homing Patterns release tour

Friday, May 9: BLUE CRANES on Ethos Live Portland cable access show. w/ Alan Singley & Pants Machine. 8-9pm. All Ages.

Wednesday, May 7: BLUE CRANES CD RELEASE PARTY! @ Holocene (1001 SE Morrison, Portland). w/ Wow and Flutter. 8pm. $6. 21+

Tuesday, April 29: BLUE CRANES @ Rotture (315 SE 3rd Ave, Portland) w/ D Numbers and Strangers Die Everyday. 9pm.

Sunday, April 27: BLUE CRANES @ Mama Buzz (2318 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA) w/ Beep!. 6pm.

Saturday, April 26: BLUE CRANES @ Delta of Venus (122 B Street, Davis, CA). w/ Ebu Gogo, Afternoon Brother, The Standard Tribesman. 8pm

Friday, April 25: BLUE CRANES @ The Red Vic
(1665 Haight St., San Francisco, CA 94117). 8:30pm. cafe next to movie theater. FREE

Thursday, April 24: BLUE CRANES @ Mobius (281 4th St, Ashland, OR). w/ Ebu Gogo. 8pm

Friday, April 11: BLUE CRANES @ Egan's Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St, Seattle) w/ Deal's Number. Blue Cranes play from 9-11pm, Deal's Number from 11pm-1am.

Thursday, April 10: Reed Wallsmith / Chris Mosley / Russ Kleiner @ New Born Tribe (3509 NE MLK Blvd, Portland) 7:30-8:30pm. Benefit for Project Sonrisas' work in Nicaragua.

Monday, April 7: Better Homes and Gardens @ Valentine's (Portland) w/ Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly!

Friday, April 4: Better Homes and Gardens @ Work / Sound (Portland)

Friday, March 7: Reed Wallsmith (sax), Chris Mosley (guitar), Russ Kleiner (drums) @ Camellia Lounge (510 NW 11th, Portland). 9-11pm. Suggested donation (no cover).

Saturday, February 2: BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS (Reed Wallsmith, alto; Sly Pig, tenor; Bob Jones, bass; Tim DuRoche, drums) live on KMHD 89.1FM Home Grown Live (Portland), and streaming on the internet. 2-3pm West Coast Time.

Sunday, February 3: BATTLE HYMNS AND GARDENS (Jonathan Sielaff, Reed Wallsmith, Fred Chalenor & Tim DuRoche) @ Someday Lounge (Portland). 8pm.

Tuesday, February 5: BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS @ Jimmy Mak's (Portland). 6:30 - 7:30pm.

Tuesday, February 8: BLUE CRANES @ Valentine's (232 SW Ankeny, Portland). w/ Strangers Die Everyday and Sam Cooper. $5 suggested donation.

2007

Saturday, December 22: BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS (Reed Wallsmith, alto; Joe Cunningham, tenor; Bob Jones, bass; Tim DuRoche, drums) @ Tugboat (711 SW Ankeny, Portland). 8pm. 21+, $5 suggested donation.

Saturday, December 15: FUTURE X [George Marich (drums), Ila Cantor (guitar), Reed Wallsmith (sax)] (hear a sample HERE) @ Tugboat (711 SW Ankeny, Portland). 9pm. 21+. $5 suggested donation.

Friday, December 14: FUTURE X live on KBOO 90.7FM (Portland). Midnight - 3am.

Friday, December 14: BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS on Ethos Live television show. 8-9pm on cable channel 23 (Portland).

Thursday, December 13: FUTURE X @ Egan's Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St., Seattle) w/ Deal's Number. $5.

Wednesday, December 12: FUTURE X @ PNCA atrium (1241 NW Johnson, Portland). 12:30-1:30pm. all ages. free to the public.

Tuesday, December 11: FUTURE X @ Mississippi Pizza (Portland). All Ages, 9-11pm. $5 suggested donation.

Monday, December 10: BLUE CRANES @ Valentine's (232 SW Ankeny, Portland). w/ Strangers Die Everyday. $5 suggested donation.

Blue Cranes SF jaunt

Sunday, December 9: BLUE CRANES @ Primary Concepts (219 E St. Suite B, Davis CA). playing for art show 6:30-7:30pm, then w/ Mi Ami and Afternoon Brother at 9pm. $5.

Saturday, December 8: BLUE CRANES @ Revolution Cafe (3248 22nd St @ Bartlett, San Francisco, CA). 8:30-11:30pm. we're the only band.

Sunday, November 18: Reed Wallsmith (sax), Dan Duval (guitar), Michael Papillo (bass), Todd Bishop (drums) @ Someday Lounge (Portland). 21+, 7-10pm, $5.

Sunday, October 28 ~ Better Homes and Gardens @ Someday Lounge (Portland, OR)

Monday, October 22 ~ FUTURE X @ Clown Lounge (St. Paul, MN)

Saturday, October 20 ~ FUTURE X @ Lee's Liquor Lounge (Minneapolis, MN)

Friday, October 19 ~ FUTURE X @ Carleton College's Cave (Northfield, MN)

Thursday, October 18 ~ FUTURE X @ Big V's (St. Paul, MN)

Better Homes and Gardens:
(Reed Wallsmith-alto sax, Joe Cunningham-tenor sax, Bob Jones-bass, Fred Chalenor-bass, Tim Duroche-drums)

Sunday, October 7 ~ Better Homes and Gardens @ Someday Lounge (Portland, OR) w/ Reptet (from Seattle)

Friday, October 5~ Better Homes and Gardens @ Mississippi Studios (Portland, OR)

Sunday, September 23 ~ Better Homes and Gardens @ South Waterfront, Portland.

Sunday, September 23 - BLUE CRANES @ Someday Lounge (125 NW 5th Ave, Portland) w/ Floss (free trio from Seattle). 21+, small cover.

Reed Wallsmith (alto sax) dates on the East Coast:

Thursday, September 20 w/ Receiver @ Goodbye Blue Monday (Brooklyn, NY)

Wednesday, September 19 w/ Receiver @ Freddy's (Brooklyn, NY)

Thursday, September 13 w/ FUTURE X @ Big Apple Jazz (Harlem, NY)

Tuesday, September 11 w/ FUTURE X @ Knitting Factory (New York, NY)

Monday, September 10 w/ FUTURE X @ 169 Bar(New York, NY)

Monday, September 10 w/ FUTURE X on cable access (Westchester, NY)

Sunday, September 9 ~ w/ Ila Cantor (guitar), Chris Higgins (bass), George Marich (drums) @ Jalopy (Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY)

Thursday, September 6 ~ w/ Ila Cantor @ Umami Cafe (Croton, NY)

Wednesday, September 5 ~ w/ Receiver @ Knitting Factory (NYC) w/ Ebu Gogo & Saunder Jurriaans of Priestbird.

Thursday, August 30 ~ w/ Ila Cantor (guitar) @ Umami Cafe (Croton, NY).

Friday, August 24 ~ Reed Wallsmith (alto sax) w/ Matt Postle (trumpet) @ Gallery 1412 (Seattle)

Monday, August 13 - Blue Cranes @ The Goodfoot (SE 28th and Stark, Portland). 21+.

Sunday, August 5 - Blue Cranes w/ guest Matt Postle (trumpet) @ PDX POP NOW Festival at Audiocinema (226 SE Madison, Portland). Blue Cranes perform from 6:15-6:45pm sharp. All ages. FREE TO THE PUBLIC.

Sun. July 8~ BLUE CRANES @ Mississippi Pizza w/ special guest Ila Cantor (guitar). 2-4pm. all ages, $5.

Sat. July 7~ BLUE CRANES @ Colleen and Larry's wedding.

Fri. July 6~ Reed Wallsmith (alto sax) / Ila Cantor (guitar) duo on KBOO 90.7FM. midnite - 3AM.

Wed. July 4~ Better Homes and Gardens ~ Reed Wallsmith (alto sax), Joe Cunningham (tenor sax), Tim Duroche (drums), Bob Jones (bass), w/ special guest Ila Cantor (guitar) @ Holocene (1001 SE Morrison, Portland). 9pm. 21+ FREE TO THE PUBLIC.

Thurs. April 26~ BLUE CRANES @ Holocene (1001 SE Morrison, Portland). w/ Matt Sheehy and Shoeshine Blue. 8pm. 21+. $6.

Thurs. April 19~ Better Homes and Gardens ~ Reed Wallsmith (alto sax) / Joe Cunningham (tenor sax) / Tim Duroche (drums) / Bob Jones (bass) @ Red and Black Cafe (2138 SE Division, Portland). 8pm. all ages. donation.

Tues. April 10~ Reed Wallsmith (sax) / Dave Storrs (drums) free music duo @ PNCA atrium (1241 NW Johnson, Portland). 12:30-1:30pm. all ages. free to the public.

Wed. March 28~ BLUE CRANES @ Someday Lounge (125 NW 5th, Portland). w/ the Djangophiles. 8:30pm, 21+, $6.

Thurs. March 8~ BLUE CRANES @ Red and Black Cafe (2138 SE Division, Portland). 8pm. all ages.

Sat. February 10~ BLUE CRANES @ Mississippi Studios (3939 N Mississippi, Portland) w/ Shanghai Woolies. 10pm, 21+, tickets $8 in advance / $10 at the door.

Fri. February 9, MIDNIGHT~ BLUE CRANES -- live performance on 90.7 FM KBOO's Outside World w/ Daniel Flessas.

Wed. January 24 ~ BLUE CRANES Lift Music! Flown Music! CD Release Concert @ Holocene (1001 SE Morrison, Portland) w/ Bright Red Paper and Rollerball. Projections by Rob Tyler. 9pm, $6, 21+

2006

Friday, October 13 ~ Reed (sax), Tim Duroche (drums) and Skip Elliot (bass) at the Press Club (SE 26th and Clinton) 7-10pm, all ages, no cover.

Friday, September 22 ~ Reed, Andre St. James, Carlton Jackson and Shoehorn on KBOO's all-night John Coltrane Birthday Special 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM. 90.7FM / kboo.fm

Tuesday, August 22 ~ Reed Wallsmith featured artist at Portland Jazz Jams' Mississippi Pizza Jam Session. 8pm. all ages, no cover.

Thursday, August 17 ~ Reed Wallsmith and Chris Larson (Antlerand), perform under the name Natural Light Ning @ Apotheke (1314 NW Glisan, Portland). 8pm. 21+.

Sunday, August 13 ~ Blue Cranes performs as alter ego "Red Tractor" at a benefit for PCASC @ Red and Black Cafe (2138 SE Division, Portland). 8pm. all ages, donation requested.

Saturday, July 1~ BLUE CRANES @ Acme (SE 8th & Main, Portland) w/ Pan Tourismos and Deranleau. 9pm. 21+, $5 cover.

Friday night, June 30, MIDNIGHT~ BLUE CRANES -- live on the air performance on 90.7 FM KBOO's Outside World.

Sunday, May 21~ BLUE CRANES @ Pacific Northwest College of the Arts Commencement Ceremony and Reception, Portland.

Friday, May 19, MIDNIGHT~ BLUE CRANES -- live on the air performance on 90.7 FM KBOO's Outside World.

Thursday, May 18~ BLUE CRANES @ Red and Black Cafe (2138 SE Division, Portland). part of Paxselin Presents series. 8-10pm. all ages, sliding cover.

Friday, April 7~ BLUE CRANES @ Mississippi Pizza w/ Le Papillon. 9pm. all ages, $5.

Tuesday, April 4~ BLUE CRANES @ Lewis and Clark College. 6:30pm. Benefit for Nicaraguan health center.

Tuesday, February 21~ BLUE CRANES @ Towne Lounge (714 SW 20th Place, Portland). w/ Paxselin Quartet. 8:30pm. 21+, $3.

Wednesday, February 8~ BLUE CRANES @ Aura (1022 W Burnside St, Portland) 7:30-10pm. 21+, no cover.

Saturday, January 14~ BLUE CRANES @ Acme (SE 8th & Main, Portland) w/ Rollerball and Beige Ferrari. Blue Cranes opens at 9pm. 21+, $4 cover.

2005

Wednesday, December 14~ BLUE CRANES @ Holocene (1001 SE Morrison, Portland) w/ Evolutionary Jass Band and Lower Monumental. 8:30pm, 21+, $5 cover. Live video projections by Tim Ferrell.

Tuesday, November 22~ BLUE CRANES @ Berbati's Pan (10 SW 3rd Ave, Portland) w/ Tarantula A.D. and Ginggang. 9pm, 21+, $7 advance / $8 day of show.

Saturday, November 19, 4-5pm~ BLUE CRANES on the radio: 89.1 FM KMHD's Home Grown Live, hosted by Mary Burlingame. See KMHD site to access streaming audio broadcast on internet.

Wednesday, November 9~ BLUE CRANES @ Aura (1022 W Burnside St, Portland) 7:45-10pm. 21+, no cover. In conjunction with the Portland Art Museum's Museum After Hours.

Wednesday, September 28~ BLUE CRANES @ Holocene (1001 SE Morrison, Portland) w/ Evolutionary Jass Band and Adam Hurst Ensemble. 8:30pm. 21+, $5.

Wednesday, September 21~ BLUE CRANES @ The Blue Monk (3341 SE Belmont, Portland) for the Burnside Review's annual poetry reading. Music at 7pm, reading at 8pm, music afterwards. 21+, no cover.

Saturday, September 17~ BLUE CRANES @ Alberta St. Fair (NE Alberta @ 20th). 1-2pm. Hurricane Katrina benefit for Mercy Corps.

Saturday, August 13~ BLUE CRANES @ Mississippi Street Fair (N. Mississippi Ave. @ Fremont St.). Blue Cranes plays from 4-5pm. All ages, no cover.

Friday, July 15th~ BLUE CRANES @ Nico and Janine's going away party.

Friday, July 15th~ BLUE CRANES @ Mississippi Pizza (3552 N. Mississippi Ave, Portland) 6-8pm, all ages, $5 suggested donation.

Saturday, July 9~ BLUE CRANES @ Sanborn's (3200 SE Milwaukee). 8-11pm, all ages, FREE. (Reed / Ji duo w/ Nico).

Wednesday, July 6~ BLUE CRANES @ Holocene (1001 SE Morrison, Portland) w/ thebrotheregg. 21+, FREE TO THE PUBLIC.

Tuesday, June 14th~ BLUE CRANES @ Mississippi Pizza (3552 N. Mississippi Ave, Portland) w/ Rebecca Sanborn. 7-11pm, all ages, $5.

Friday, June 10~ BLUE CRANES w/ poet Nico Alvarado-Greenwood @ Sanborn's (3200 SE Milwauke). 8-11pm, all ages, FREE.

Sun. 5/22/05~ BLUE CRANES @ Pacific Northwest College of the Arts commencement ceremony and reception.

Tues. 5/17/05~ BLUE CRANES @ Mississippi Pizza (3552 N. Mississippi Ave, Portland) w/ Rebecca Sanborn. 7-10pm, all ages, $5.

Sat. 5/14/05~ BLUE CRANES @ Tost (513 N 36th St., Seattle) w/ Rebecca Sanborn. 6:30-8:30pm, 21+, FREE.

Sat. 4/23/05~ BLUE CRANES @ Sanborn's (3200 SE Milwauke). 7-10pm, all ages, FREE (Keith / Reed duo).

Tues. 4/19/05~ BLUE CRANES @ Mississippi Pizza (3552 N. Mississippi Ave, Portland) 7-10pm, all ages, $5.

Sat. 4/9/05~ Ji / Reed duo @ Sanborn's (3200 SE Milwauke). 7-10pm, all ages, FREE.

Tues. 3/8/05~ BLUE CRANES @ Mississippi Pizza (3552 N. Mississippi Ave, Portland) with singer/songwriter Rebecca Sanborn. 7:30 pm, all ages, $5.

2004

Tues. 12/14/04~ BLUE CRANES @ County Cork (1329 NE Fremont St.), 8:30pm, all ages until 10pm, no cover.

Thurs. 10/28/04~ BLUE CRANES @ Holocene (1001 SE Morrison, pdx), with friends Pan Tourismos and Wow and Flutter. 9PM, $5, 21+