Val Blaha

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• No Earth Oven performance today (2/4/12)

  I won’t be singing today at Earth Oven Pizza in Hillsboro due to a cold that has made my voice go all wonky! I’ll be back next Saturday – 4-5:30 with Ken Rynearson…

• A look back, and a look forward…

  Greetings! I realize I have not been so faithful about posting updates here, and promise to do better in the future! I want to thank all of my friends, family members, and new friends/fans who showed up to shows last year… one of the best things about playing music is seeing people enjoying the songs… … Continue reading »

• Upcoming performances

  I’ll be at Wednesday Wines in downtown McMinnville (3rd and Cowls) from 6-8pm this Thursday June 30th. Come on down to the farmers’ market, and when that ends, walk right over to Wednesday Wines for some wine, food and music! On Tuesday July 5th, I’ll be playing with Top Hands outside MIR Music in downtown … Continue reading »

• Performance Dates…

  Here are some upcoming dates: Weds. Aug 10th – with Top Hands at Beaverton Farmers’ Market Thurs. Aug 18th – solo at McMinnville Farmers’ Market Weds. Aug 24th – solo at Beaverton Farmers’ Market More dates with Top Hands and solo performances in Yamhill, McMinnville and Hillsboro will be announced in the next few weeks. … Continue reading »

• solo vocals/guitar

  Val’s musical tastes lean toward strong melodies and compelling story-telling.   She’s most at home playing folk and country music. She matches her lilting alto voice with her steady rhythm guitar work, and the combination yields a musical experience that brings her fans back time after time to listen and enjoy. Val performs solo, and sometimes … Continue reading »

• piano solo and accompaniment

  Val is a classically-trained pianist with extensive performance experience.  Most recently, she appeared in the Oregon Mandolin Orchestra’s inaugural performance playing Debussy’s Arabesque with mandolinist Brian Oberlin. While adept at playing a variety of styles from show tunes to popular music, Val’s first love on piano is music from the Romantic period.  Her lyrical and … Continue reading »

• Top Hands – Country Rock/Americana band

  Top Hands includes Val on guitar, vocals and mandolin, Mike Aplin on bass and vocals, and Bruce Braukman on  guitar and vocals. Top Hands plays a mix of music from cowboy songs to outlaw country, and from more traditional Americana to classic rock,  with some originals included in the mix.    The band has performed at … Continue reading »

• performance

  Val’s performance experience spans over 30 years. Her repertoire is extensive and she is adept with a variety of musical styles, ranging from classical music for piano, to country/folk music as a vocalist and guitarist. She is also a songwriter. Val is currently taking bookings for weddings, parties, winery performances and other events. She is … Continue reading »

• Under construction…

  Howdy!  I’m in the process of creating a new website for my music teaching and performance.  Please excuse the mess, and bear with me while I update the site.  It should be fully operational within a week or two. I’ll be adding more sound files, information about upcoming performances, details about my teaching philosophy and … Continue reading »