Dance and listen to an array of entertainment at the Keizer Iris Festival. Two stages will host top forty, country, parrot head, and big band sounds throughout the four day schedule of entertainment. The Main Stage, presented by Uptown Music is located in the Big Tent on the parking lot of Keizer Renaissance Inn, 5188 Wittenberg Lane. A large dance floor and a beer & wine bar are traditionally known as Keizerfest in the later hours for the over twenty-one crowd. By day the Big Tent is open to all ages to come listen to music and enjoy a festival meal at ample picnic table seating. The Family Stage, presented by Salem Electric, is located next to the Fire Hall. Plenty of festival fun surrounds the stage as local performers sing, dance, and play. |
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Main Stage |
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 THURSDAY, MAY 15 KICK-OFF PARTY 5:00 PM—7:30 PM Dancing with Doc This time is for kids or kids at heart. Young and old are encouraged to join the fun with group dances, hula hoop contests and more. Doc is Keizer’s own party maker. A Chicken Dinner is included with the $10.00 cover charge for adults and $5.00 for children 6 to 12 years old. Under 6 are free. www.Doctitus.com |
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| THURSDAY, MAY 15 PARROTHEAD PARTY 7:30 PM—10:30 PM Schwing Daddies Jimmy Buffet fans and others continue to change their attitudes at latitudes in the Big Tent. The All-Ages Kick-Off Party concludes at 8:30 am. Over 21 years/No Cover Charge after 8:30 pm |
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Joe quit his job at Western Oregon University, loaded up his car and headed South to chase his dream. While doing a show in Nashville one day, he met up with producer Jeffrey Vice, president of Red Tin Roof Music and Cat Creek Publishing, and Jaime LaRitz from Dog Ear music. He soon recorded his newest cd, "When the Dust Settles." Since then he has also been performing in and around the Nashville area as well as back home in Oregon with a group he formed called Joe Shinkle and 99West. |
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 FRIDAY, MAY 16KEIZERFEST 9:00 PM—12:30 AM High Point (formerly Hat Trick) A favorite of Keizerfest, once again Hat Trick will perform under the lights and on stage. Come listen to Yohn Balbwin on the Guitar & Vocals, Shane Hall, Drums & Vocals, and Mark Melnichuk with Bass & Vocals 21 and Over/$4 Cover Charge myspace.com/hattrickoregon |
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The FlexTones are a three-piece band, consisting of Rick Burch (Bass), Jon Chinburg (Drums), and Jack Hopfinger (Guitar). In addition to their respective instrumental talents, all three members of the FlexTones are accomplished singers and song-writers. Their repertoire cruises through classic rock, blues, new stuff; nearly anything anyone requests. They truly play an eclectic blend of genres and periods. In a word, The FlexTones are um… ‘flexible’. All ages/No Cover Charge |
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 SATURDAY, MAY 17COUNTRY MUSIC 5:30 PM—8:30 PM Coyote Creek Quality entertainers Coyote Creek has amazing energy that even have non-country stopping by for a look. Fans will be treated to an up to date cover selection and great original songs. All ages/No Cover Charge until 6:00 PM myspace.com/coyotecreeksounds www.coyotecreekmusic.com |
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Over the last twenty years, we’ve developed a group that is as much fun to watch as it is to listen and dance to. 5 Guys Named Moe is patterned after the larger, visually creative bands of the 1960’s which used horn sections and back-up vocalists. The resulting full sound—combined with a variety of dynamic lead vocalists and their unique visual energy—sets 5 Guys Named Moe apart from other dance bands and can best be described as the “Ultimate Dance and Show Band”. A 5 Guys Named Moe performance includes: |
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| SUNDAY, MAY 18 CHRISTIAN JAMBOREE 10:00 AM—1:00 PM Talented and gifted music ministries are on stage to offer a community celebration in song. Bands will perform while a pancake breakfast is being served. All ages/No Cover Charge, breakfast $3.00. |
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| SUNDAY, MAY 18 FAMILY MUSIC & COMIC ENTERTAINMENT 2:00 PM—5:00 PM Joe Stoddard Joe’s performance includes high energy fun for the entire family. For over twenty years he has brought smiles and laughs while making friends and a loyal fan club. All ages/No Cover Charge |
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Family Stage (next to the Fair Hall) |
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| FRIDAY, MAY 16 1:00—8:30 PM Local groups and bands take the stage A Perfect Escape 6:00 pm |
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| FRIDAY, MAY 16 4:00 PM Cherry City Rhythm Rockers This contemporary clog dancing group is based in Salem and affiliated with the largest clogging club in the Northwest, the Cherry City Cloggers. They incorporate many types of music and styles from country to Irish, pop, Latin and even gospel – something for everyone! |
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| SATURDAY, MAY 17 2:00 PM—3:30 PM Elementary School Choir Iris Festival Concert Gubser Choir leads off the concert performing for their 7th time on the Family Stage. Parents, siblings, and grandparents welcome the magical blend of young singing voices and smiles. |
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| FRIDAY, MAY 16 6:00 PM A Flawless Escape First Place finishers of the 2007 Iris Festival Battle of the Bands are back with two new members. |
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| SUNDAY, MAY 18 1:00 PM—5:00 PM Volcanoes Idol Come to listen or come to sing. The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes are inviting local talent to be on stage. A select group of performers will be asked to perform again at the home games beginning in june. |
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| SATURDAY, May 17 2:00 - 3:30 PM McNary Sax Quartet |
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| SATURDAY, May 17 4:00 PM Terry Bay |
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| SATURDAY, May 17 6:00 PM Sister Ray |
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Showcase Arena (inside Keizer Renaissance Inn) |
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| SUNDAY, MAY 18 12:00 PM—1:30 PM Keizer Community Concert Band Director Mike Koenig promises a spectacular selection of marches and big band sound. The 50 plus volunteer community band is a yearly favorite |
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