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1. 1. MISTY RIVER PRESS RELEASE

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   Published on: 11/6/2004   Last Visited: 11/8/2004

   - Rae Gordon, Positively Entertainment

2. 2. Positively Entertainment and Dining -- Feature Stories

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   Published on: 11/13/2002   Last Visited: 11/13/2002

   RAE GORDON
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   Rae Gordon's spectacular vocals were backed by a powerful band of talented musicians. She brought her years of experience of many outside and local influences showing her unusual individuality of voice interpretation.
   
   The Daily Planet has incredible food with full course meals, most everything fresh and homemade and the prices are reasonable. Invite your friends for great food, ample parking and atmosphere. The employees are accommodating and supportive to make your evening a memorable one. The music stage is set up well for either close viewing or farther away with a great sound system. A fireside room gives you a cozy feeling and the fish tank is awesome!
   
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   Rae and the Rebounders auditioned and got started in August of this year. Gordon credits her backbone sound to her band members. Her prerequisite was a sense of humor, as she states, "Humor is most important for on stage chemistry. I mean these guys have to put up with me." Gordon's own humor is constant and refreshing on and off stage. The name Rebounders seemed to fit as Gordon just came out of a relationship.
   
   The band members consist of five seasoned musicians.
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   Gordon had a hard time finding him and feels fortunate to have him with the band.
   
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   Gordon completes the group as the dynamic powerhouse lead female vocalist. The crowd was clearly focused on her as she belted out the blues, yet crooned you back with her unusual vocal talent. Originally from Southern Calif., Gordon was acclimated to Molalla's country town. Gordon says, "I ran away at 24 and didn't bring the L.A. attitude cuz it wouldn't fit in the car." While in L.A., she sang at piano bars getting her feet wet. That was seven years ago. Upon moving, she worked at Lee's Kitchen in Tualatin. She still visits there often and gets her country fix.
   
   Gordon credits many bands for letting her sit in with them around the Portland area. Local artists Margo Tufo, The Aaron Black band, LynnAnn Hyde and many blues jams inspired Gordon to keep going and not give up.
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   Be sure to watch for Rae and the Rebounders performing at Stein Haus on Nov. 16 and also at the Outer City Blues Festival on Nov 23, at The Longhorn and Spot 79. See schedule in Positively Entertainment's Bandstand. Her web site is http://www.raegordon.com/. Also, don't forget to visit the Daily Planet for fun, food and great entertainment. See you there. (See Music on Tap.)
   
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3. 3. Positively Entertainment and Dining - Online! Features

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   Published on: 7/14/2001   Last Visited: 7/14/2001

   Rae Gordon Positively Entertainment and Dining - Online Features
   
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   Soul singer hosts Karaoke @ Lee's
   
   by K.T
   
   Rae Gordon , a soul singer on her way up , is featured host artist at the Lee's Kitchen open mike on Fridays and Saturdays. Backed by well-orchestrated recordings by live musicians , the sound comes through the house-owned Pioneer Laserdisc system. Gordon has a good ear and an engaging manner and sets a great example of how to run a session. This is probably one of the nicest sessions in this area. Friday nights are hoppin' and Saturday nights are best for trying out new songs.
   
   Gordon , born with a natural singing voice , is a prolific songwriter. I had to stop writing , she says , because I was writing so many tunes they were backing up.. Like many gifted singers , she often composes tunes while driving and the melodies just come to her. When she is seated at the piano , the melodies appear first.
   
   Rae Gordon moved back to Portland about four years ago , from the Los Angeles area. She states that living in the Northwest area has made me feel more open to be myself.. She performed in many showcases and other venues in California , but she notes that down there it's all about image.. Up here , there is more talent around every corner , and besides , here you can just go out and walk your dog..
   
   Gordon is currently auditioning collaborators for arranging and copyist assistance. This is definitely a work in progress , and her goal is to finish the tunes she has and get them recorded. Many musicians find it necessary to work in other trades in order to get their start in publishing , recording and distributing their music. Gordon says her current daytime position pays her bills but when she gets to the inevitable jumping-off point , she won't miss the paper cuts.. In the meantime , her short term goal is to get the tunes in shape and be in a position to make the day job part time and devote more time to finishing the music material.
   
   Original songs are not ordinarily featured at the Lee's Kitchen Karaoke sessions. Gordon knows what songs are popular and sings them wonderfully.
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   Rae Gordon wears her talent gracefully and makes it easy for singers to give their best performance.
   
   One great mini-set was offered by a nice man who actually came in to get a take-out dinner. He had to stay and sing a few.