Ellen Whyte and Sonny Hess Band

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When:

September 2, 2023 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

2023-09-02T17:00:00-07:00

2023-09-02T19:00:00-07:00

Where:

Trinity Vineyards
1031 Wahl Ln S
Salem, OR 97306
USA

Cost:

10.00

Contact:

Stephen Parker

5035593052

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Ellen Whyte is a well known performer in the Pacific Northwest. She is an Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee and three-time Grammy Award nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist. Continuously impressing audiences, she is one of the few who can sing blues, pop and jazz with the passion, skill and authenticity that keeps fans coming back for more.

Ellen has fronted bands continuously now for more than 30 years, as she has seven critically acclaimed albums. She was captivated by music since she was a child growing up in Fort Lauderdale Florida. Leaving the humidity and the taffeta dresses of her accordion marching band behind, Ellen branched out to blue grass, gospel, rock, blues and jazz. Her eclectic tastes in music include heroes such as Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Joni Mitchell, and Bonnie Raitt.

Ellen is known for her astonishing vocals, as she gracefully moves among genres from blues to jazz to funk and ballads. Her percussive rhythm guitar work is well suited to her voice, and she plays solo, in duos and trios, up to a full nine piece band complete with a horn section. She’s won numerous awards for her work, including consideration for two Grammy Award nominations in 1999 and most recently in 2009 for “Four Way Stop.” Ellen will be joined by Sonny Hess, one of the Pacific Northwest’s Best Guitar Players.

Pat E Mac’s BBQ back to serve up some delicious BBQ. We will have wine, food and beer available for purchase. Cover Charge is $10.00 at the door. Bring a sweater and a lawn chair as these events are popular. Please no outside food or beverages.