Today I went out to Bob Dill Guitars to meet with Bob about taking over this site and all the fun and exciting things we can do with it… pictures, tutorials, how-to’s, links to related sites, video and audio clips, the latest related news…
There has been a long stretch of inactivity on the site due to the many complications of moving everything from Mosier to Hood River and so many other things, but now, WE’RE BACK, and things will be moving. So much to share! Stay tuned for more regular updates to let you know what’s what.
Friday, July 24, 2015 saw Doug McCloud & Kit Garoutte at The Pines Tasting Room in downtown Hood River. This Squrl Music concert was sold out, but the intimate setting gave everyone a good view and great listening.
The house was packed and the show was great. These two played together last summer and that was another fabulous show. Hope to see them together again soon.
Doug McCloud & Kit Garoutte at The Pines
Bluesman Doug McCloud, a two times Blues Master Award winner, takes the stage and woos the room with engaging stories and some very fine and authentic blues guitar and song.
Doug “Dubb” McCloud, Master of Acoustic Blues, at the Pines in Hood River.
Kit Garoutte opened, playing–among others–two Bob Dill guitars. Kit is a finger-picking genius and his harmonics will transport you.
Kit Garoutte and his Dill Sunburst at The Pines opening for Doug McCloud
Artichoke Music just received a new batch of five Bob Dill guitars.
Artichoke Music & Dill Guitars
Five Dill guitars and others at Artichoke
First 5, left to right in the middle row, are Dill guitars.
Artichoke Music is located at 3130 SE Hawthorne and is a great gathering place for all things musical in Portland, Oregon. Artichoke Music’s retail store has been in business for over 40 years, providing musical instruments–new, used, and vintage, instrument repair, instructional books, and more.
The Artichoke School of Music offers individual instruction and group classes running the spectrum. January courses include: Beginning Ukelele for Kids (taught by Avery Hill), Intermediate Guitar (Adrian Martin), Blues Harmonica (Arthur Moore), Gypsy Jazz Guitar (Tracy Kim), Harmony Singing (Anne Weiss), and Songwriting (Matt Meighan). Check out Artichoke’s Online Course Catalog.
Cafe Artichoke, a live music venue, has special concerts, Open Mic nights, and a Friday Night Coffeehouse hosted by Richard Colombo.
If you haven’t found Artichoke Music, be sure to check it out soon, and take a look at the Bob Dill guitars while you’re there.
Chris Stewart & Avery Hill with Alexa and Bob Dill at The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River Friday, September 19, 2014 . Chris and Avery played Dill guitars all night–with big smiles.
Chris and Avery will be touring the West Coast this fall. Check out their websites for more information.
