Local Band Network Member Since: November 10, 2009
Last Update: February 7, 2011
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Music types:
Country, Oldies
Description:
This Portland, Oregon based group of experienced, talented musicians will fill your room with infectious dance rhythms and amazing vocals and harmonies.
Featuring highly accomplished musicianship, great vocals and a fun approach to entertaining. The Buckles provide a professional show that will surely liven up your event and entertain your guests; Songs ranging from Bakersfield-sound (Buck Owens, Merle Haggard) to The Beatles, Ricky Nelson, The Dave Clark Five, The Mavericks, The Wonders, The Derailers and more; The Buckles will have you dancing, clapping and singing along.
This fine group of talented and dedicated musicians combine their diverse backgrounds and years of experience into a solid blend of classic country music 50’s-70’s and Rock n' Roll tunes that provide a fun, memorable, entertainment experience.
What they're saying about The Buckles:
“A genuine love for this music explains the Buckles’ spot-on sound – Harley James’ keen pedal steel guitar, Waits rippling Telecaster lines, the in-the-pocket shuffle beats and the close vocal harmonies – close your eyes and you’re back in some chicken-wire Bakersfield honky-tonk with Buck and the Boys holding forth.” The Oregonian – Critics Choice Aug 2003
“Musicians refer to great players as monsters, which means that (Harley) James is about 287 feet tall, covered in green scales and breathes blue nuclear fireballs.” and “Discipline, musicianship and chops – not to mention rhinestone-studded bolero jackets and taco shell hats – make the Buckles as good a dance band as you’ll hear.” John Foyston, The Oregonian
“Listen to that beat. That just makes you want to get up and dance.” Norm Nelson, Hood River, Or
“…when you are a top notch, talented musician like each of these fine gentleman, when you strive musically to “be different” than all of the rest in town, when “personal appearance” means something to you and the band in general, when folks in the audience look forward to coming to your next event, when folks happily pay a cover charge to see and hear your group, when the audience can actually hold a conversation while listening to your band… your audience loves you !” Mike Winter, Portland, Or
“I love the band. They’re so lively, and I love their pretty outfits.” Eileen Grigsby, Portland, Or
“… they’re fantastic. It’s not often that I stay to the end. This music brings back lots of memories." Bea Barrett, Portland, Or
Check out these Videos: OPB Oregon Art Beat: http://www.opb.org/programs/artbeat/episodes/view/833 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYbTPT1fHRA
Listen to a few tunes on their MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/thebucklesportland
Interested in booking The Buckles ? Contact: Connie Jo Collins (503) 320-3545 (360) 892-1406
Band Members:
Harley James, steel guitar and vocals. Known throughout the Northwest as “Mr Pedal Steel,” Harley’s (real name) vocal interpretations of classic Ray Price hits shine like a cheap suit, converting lost souls to real country music in a hurray!
Pete Wolfe, bass and vocals. Pete’s classic “Buck” takes you to Bakersfield faster than any airliner. A fixture of the traditional country scene here in Portland for decades, he’s our ace-in-the-hole vocal arranger, Beatle bass guy, and purveyor of rare sports cards.
Willard Bethje, drums. Keeping the beat with this bunch is no easy task, but Willard rises to the challenge with ease. His vocal duets with Pete launch the band right into 1960, without a hint of the worn out bars he grew up in. Willard owns his very own karaoke machine.
Russ Blake, guitar. "Cousin Rusty lays down the twang with class, and even gives Harley a break on steel for a few numbers. Sorry girls, he's married!"
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