Sleeper Wave, the Cascade Blues Association's representatives at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis opens for The Dave Fleschner Trio.

The Dave Fleschner Trio will be playing blues classics as well as the bluesier compositions from Dave Fleschner’s Catalogue.

This will be your last chance to catch Sleeper Wave and support them before they head to Memphis to represent Portland.

The Dave Fleschner Trio:
◦ Very inventive and swingin’ – Mike Finnigan
◦ Dave is . . killin’ it on there. The songs are great! – Curtis Salgado

Dave, Dan and Charlie have been making music together off and on for decades. This trio begins with the vehicles for improvisation – a range of original tunes from Dave’s catalogue, as well as a variety of jazz classics. Well versed in the old school organ trio tradition of Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Groove Holmes and Don Padderson, the Dave Fleschner trio has a modern approach to this canon, drawing inspiration from artists as varied as Herbie Hancock and Ornette Coleman. You’ll find funk, soul, blues and world music influences in their special blend of groove-based improvisation.


Bentos from Bamboo Grove Hawaiian Grille available; and full bar.

$15