Apr
10
I’ll be playing solo and with Top Hands this Friday at Cornerstone Coffee Roasters. 7-8:30pm. I’ll be doing mainly originals (including several new songs!) and the band will be playing our usual rockin’ selection of country/Americana covers. And I’ll have solo CDs and download cards available for purchase.
This is an all-ages venue with no cover, but get there early to get a seat!
Mar
06
Well, I just realized that I haven’t updated here recently, so here goes!
Performances… the Calendar page has been updated with gigs through the summer. I’m hoping to announce more Yamhill county Top Hands dates soon, so stay tuned and check back.
New songs… been writing and refining songs over the past month, and I’ve started adding them into my solo sets at Earth Oven Pizza in Hillsboro. Come on down to have a listen!
Videos… working on my own YouTube channel, and planning to start posting videos there soon. I’ll definitely post here and on my Facebook page once I get some up.
Kickstarter campaign/New album… Hoping to do some more recording later this year. I’ll probably record one song first, and then put together a Kickstarter campaign (late summer/early Fall) to help pull in some funds for recording time and compensating musicians for the rest of the album. I’m very excited about this project!
Thanks for checking in! Hope to see you at a show…
Jan
11
We’ll be playing at Cornerstone Coffee Roasters on Third St in downtown McMinnville on Friday January 11th. Val will be opening up with about a 30 minute solo set, then Top Hands will play for about an hour.
Music starts at 7pm, so get there a little early to get a seat! No cover, but please consider buying coffee, tea, etc. to show your support for Cornerstone. Hope to see you there!
Dec
06
I’ve updated the Calendar with 2 Top Hands gigs.
The first is coming soon… Saturday December 15th, 4-5:30pm, the guys will be joining me to play at Earth Oven Pizza in downtown Hillsboro. The pizza there is amazing, and they have great wine and beer. And it’s kid-friendly.
The 2nd date is Friday January 11th, 7-8:30pm (we may play longer!) at Cornerstone Coffee in downtown McMinnville. I’ll be doing a short solo set first, and then the band will play. We’re hoping to fill the place, so please join us!
Dec
03
I’m doing a sale on my album Find the Beauty (including physical CD and downloads from CD Baby)… Here’s the breakdown.
Buy the full album from CD Baby (digital download) for $7.99 (regular $10.99) – you can have it instantly!
If you like physical CDs, the sale price is $9 for one (regular $12), and I’ll include a free sticker/download card so you can share it with a friend. (The sticker/download card contains the cover artwork plus a code for a free download of the album from CD Baby.)
Or, if you want extra CDs (Christmas is a’coming!), I’m offering them at 2 for $15, plus a free sticker/download card. I’ll even autograph all CD’s and cards if you’d like.
Shipping charge is $2 per package.
Drop me an email at
music@valblaha.com” to place orders for CDs, or go to my store to order from CD Baby.
Sales prices good through December 19th…
Thanks for supporting independent musicians!
Nov
19
As I write this, the rain is pouring down and the wind is blowing. Feels like Fall is officially here to stay.
Over the past couple of months, I’ve been busy teaching, writing songs, and also doing a handful of gigs. Had a great time last week performing at the annual fundraiser for the Yamhill Watershed Stewardship Fund in McMinnville. Now I’m brushing up on holiday music for an upcoming private party gig, and learning some other new songs as well.
I’ll be back at Earth Oven Pizza the next 2 Saturdays, 4-5:30 pm. Also, look for an announcement about a Top Hands date in January at Cornerstone Coffee in McMinnville!
Oct
15
Head on over to my “Listen” page to hear Cowboy’s Return. You can also go directly to my page at SoundCloud and hear Country Living.
And I finally got around to embedding the Top Hands performance of Cowboy’s Return from 2011, so wander around and listen a bit! And contact me if you have any specific songs that you think I should post on SoundCloud.
I’m planning to record and post some videos of new recordings (covers and otherwise) to YouTube soon, so stayed tuned, or keep track of me on Facebook!
Oct
15
I’ll be performing at the annual celebration hosted by the Yamhill Watershed Stewardship Fund on Saturday November 10th. It’s always a fun event, with tasty food, wine and beer, and a silent auction, plus author/teacher Matt Love speaking about Ken Kesey. I’ll be singing in the early part of the evening, and probably again in the later part.
Suggested donation is $15… And I know from past experience that it’s a great chance to get a bit of holiday shopping done while supporting a good cause. Hope to see you there!
Sep
21
I’ll be at Earth Oven Pizza again tomorrow (Sat Sept 22) from 4 to 5:30. It’s a great chance to come check out an awesome eatery (they have amazing pizza, and even have gluten-free crusts available). Bring the family, and come listen!
This Thursday Sept. 27, I’ll be opening for Mike Sheets at the McMinnville Farmers’ Market from 1:30-2:30.
And on Friday Sept. 28th, I’ll be hosting FamJam at 4 Elements Yoga Studio, 7-8pm. I’ve chosen songs that mostly have an Autumn theme or feel to them. Bring the kids, a snack to share, and instruments, and get ready to sing along (or just listen!)
Sep
07
I’ll be back at Earth Oven Pizza in downtown Hillsboro this Saturday, 4-5:30pm. Come on down for amazing pizza, and listen to some tunes.
Also, I’ll be opening for Mike Sheets at the McMinnville Farmers’ Market on Thursday Sept 27th, 1:30-2:30pm. I’ll have my new CD available for purchase at both shows.
Hope to see you there!
