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tue19sep9:00 pm- 11:45 pmTy Curtis, live at Taproot!Salem native returns to Taproot September 19th9:00 pm - 11:45 pm Taproot Lounge and Cafe

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Ty Curtis is a local favorite. It’s hard not to like the guy and his band. Not only is he down-to-earth humble and genuine, his passion for music is evident, proving years of hard work and dedication can really pay off when you put your heart and soul into your craft. We at Taproot are always honored to have Ty return to perform for Salem. His shows are not to be missed. See you Tuesday, September 19th for this special ‘roots performance!

“Ty Curtis has a Blues mojo that is alive and kicking, a natural musical treat for all that stand before his stage. His offerings have a throwback Rock and Roll flair with an undeniable southern-fried ambiance. Blended, it all adds up to the authenticity of his Blues Rock Style. His explosion of emotion-power-packed performances captures the undivided attention of audiences with tantalizing guitar fret work and highly intellectual lyrics. Add to the mix his exceptional vocals, and in Ty Curtis, you’ve found a classy performer that has ignited an exciting Blues career and a major Blues star in the making.

‘Ty Curtis is a triple threat, since he is the band’s lead singer, as well as the primary composer of their material, and thirdly he’s a sonically incendiary, string-shredding electric guitar player.’ (Blues Rock Review)

Ty Curtis has been winning awards for his vocals and musicianship for the last 10 years. In 2009 his raw soulful version of 5 Long Years by Eddie Boyd captivated the audience and earned the band 2nd place in The International Blues Challenge and lead to performances at The Montreal Jazz Festival in Canada and the St John Blues Festival USVI.

His first live music experience was Silverchair at the LB Day Amphitheater in Salem, Oregon where Curtis grew up. ‘It was their performance and musicianship that made me want to play guitar and sing,’ he recalls. ‘I wanted to rock out like them.’ And with that inspiration ingrained, Ty asked his parents for a guitar which he never let go of. ‘It was this kid’s Toy Western guitar that my parents found at a garage sale, the strings were way off the fretboard,’ he laughs. ‘I played that thing until my fingers bled.’ From the age of sixteen, Ty started showing up at local clubs and playing at any blues jam he could find. It wasn’t long before Ty was winning over admirers and attracting a large fan base in the Northwest. With each subsequent album release Ty’s reputation continued to grow establishing him as one of the torch bearers in a new generation of Blues.

‘His ability to think outside the box, and blend his influences from other genres of music fit perfectly amongst the assortment of true blues rock style. Ty redefines intelligent songwriting stepping away from the rigid forms of technicalities, song structure, and instrumentation used by the majority of blues rock artists.’ (Bluesrockreview.com)

Ty’s musicianship and voice at his live shows are electrifying, draw from the rich blues tradition and leave audiences stunned.

‘Finding an artist that is an originator like Ty has always been a rare thing.’ (David Z; Prince, Johnny Lang) and he is proving to be an artist that will be around for generations to come.”

(for Ty Curtis’ full bio, please visit his website at www.tycurtis.net)

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(Tuesday) 9:00 pm - 11:45 pm

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Taproot Lounge and Cafe

356 State Street, Salem OR 97301

Price

Free

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fri22sep9:00 am- 11:45 pmThe Flat Nines, live at Taproot9:00 am - 11:45 pm Taproot Lounge and Cafe

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The dynamic duo returns to Taproot once again! We’re thrilled to host The Flat Nines on September 22nd for an evening of soul-filled, jazzy delicacies.

“The Flat Nines project started in the winter of 2014. Tommy Houston and Melissa Carroll were working at Portland Music Co. and while sharing influences they decided to form a jazz band to showcase their passion. The b9’s style draws extensively from many eras of Jazz, Classical, Soul, Latin and other types of Music. The Flat Nines perform as a duo, trio, quartet, or quintet and they share the stage with many of the jazz musicians around the magnificent city of Portland.

The Flat Nines are made up of two parts. One half is Tommy Houston and the other half is Melissa Carroll. Tommy has been playing music since he was seven years old on violin, mandolin and guitar. He comes from Jacksonville, FL and studied at the University of Florida. He has a background in Gypsy Jazz and Jazz Theory and is currently studying Latin and Flamenco techniques. Melissa is originally from Portland, OR and has been performing music across the globe since 2004. She graduated from Pacific University where she studied classical oboe and jazz saxophone. She has performed extensively throughout China and Singapore, where she lived for nine years. She is currently enrolled in the Master’s of Music for Jazz Studies at Portland State University.

When the two combine forces, they have the ability to leap through time and lead their listeners on a journey in rhythmic and harmonic musical exploration.”