Entertainment report for week ending 4/14: There may not be a debtor’s prison, but you’ll be “captive-ated” by the music this weekend

 

By BEN OLSON/for The Herald  —  The Ides of March was a bad day for Julius Caesar. The Ides of April is dreaded by millions of American taxpayers. Actually, Tax Day, as it is known, can fall on April 15, 17 or 18, depending on the day of the week on which it falls. Both Emancipation Day and Patriot Day can have an effect on where Tax Day lands. Natural disasters and pandemics have also caused the due date for filing taxes to be pushed down the road.

How did the federal income tax come to be? Federal income tax was briefly introduced with the Revenue Act of 1861 to help fund the Civil War. It was subsequently repealed, re-adopted and then held unconstitutional. Early tax returns were based on assessments, not voluntary tax returns, and tax due dates varied by act. Modern income tax began with the Supreme Court ruling in 1895 that paved the way for the 16th amendment, which allowed for direct taxation. When it was ratified in 1913, we had something other than death to look forward to. Wage earners get a chance to get some of their withheld money back through filing their tax return. The government has been using some of your money, interest-free for 16 months by that time.

Rest assured that there seems to be no connection in how much you pay in taxes and how much our federal government spends. Now for the entertainment news for the Highway 58 corridor.

Go “Deadhead” with Joel Martin this Friday

Although it’s been nearly 29 years since the Grateful Dead played their last concert, surviving members are still out there keeping the music going. The 3 Legged Crane will be presenting Joel Martin and his one-man exploration of the music of the Grateful Dead this Friday, April 12. Put on your tie-dyed T, your beads and headband, and get your attitude right for 3 hours of Dead tunes that you all know.

Joel has devoted his musical life to paying tribute to the most American of all bands, the Grateful Dead. His website, joelmartinmusic.com had upcoming dates, but little else. There is Facebook, Instagram, and a great YouTube home concert video “Joel Martin’s Grateful Zone!”, leading off with, of course, “Truckin’”. (Don’t be confused with Joel Martin from Toledo). The show runs from 7 until 10 pm.

Thursday evening, April 11, I’ll be hosting the open mic. Please stop by to sing along or play along, or grab those bongo drums and provide the beat. The show begins at 6:30. The 3 Legged Crane is a brewpub, making many of the fine beers and ales right there in the back room. They have appetizers, sandwiches, and dinners on the menu. You can find them on 1st Street in Uptown Oakridge. 

Eat, drink, and be musically entertained at the DLC this weekend

There’s going to be music both Friday and Saturday night this weekend at the Dexter Lake Club. I’ll be taking the stage Friday evening with my guitar to provide the soundtrack. On Saturday night, Eugene’s Vinyl Revival will be returning to play that old time rock and roll. Both shows are scheduled from 6 until 8 pm. The Dexter Lake Club has a full bar, and the adjacent Rattlesnake BBQ has appetizers, sandwiches and dinners on the menu. You can find the Dexter Lake Club in the east end of Dexter near milepost 12 on Highway 58.

The Pass cuts back on the skiing but not the music

Willamette Pass Resort will be cutting back the skiing schedule for the remainder of the season to Thursday through Sundays. They’ll still be having live music in the bar on weekends. This Saturday, Eugene’s Tim McLaughlin will be providing the tunes from noon until 3 pm. In addition to being a solo performer with the guitar, Tim also plays trumpet in several Eugene bands and is a music educator. You can learn more at timmclaughlinmusic.com.

On Sunday, Sidney Joseph will be bringing his “rock and soul infused with the blues” to the stage. The music on Sunday also runs from noon until 3 pm. You can find out more about Sidney at sidneyjoseph.com. Willamette Pass Resort has a full bar and appetizers, sandwiches and pizza on the menu. They’re located at milepost 62 on Highway 58, 25 miles east of Oakridge.

Several new businesses that will be featuring live music will be opening soon. I can’t wait to tell you about the goings-on at Sweetvine and the Diamond Peak Wine Bar. Next week I’ll bring you up to speed with all of the events taking place on the 4/20 weekend.