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VORTEX 1

a musical

50 Years Ago

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OPB Vortex Documentary

January 5, 2019 By bwadhams

Our musical project "Vortex 1" is based on this historical event. We tell the story from the perspectives of the activist/protesters and Governor Tom McCall's office. In 1970, Vietnam War protests were erupting into violent skirmishes with deadly results. Governor McCall's primary goal was to avoid violence. The protesters wanted to make their voices heard. We give melodic … [Read more...] about OPB Vortex Documentary

Vortex 1 Team

January 3, 2019 By bwadhams

Book/Lyrics: Sue MachComposer: Bill WadhamsArranger: Reece MarshburnDirector: Allen Nause Featuring:Leif Norby Malia TippetsColin KaneNathan DuncanDanielle WeathersCharles GrantRandi DouglasEric VialeOlivia StoneDuncan CassBruce LawsonBrian Myers Band:Bill Wadhams - GuitarTom Grant - PianoMartin Zarzar - PercussionPaul Trubachick - BassCharles Pike - Drums … [Read more...] about Vortex 1 Team

State Sponsored Rock n Roll!

January 3, 2019 By bwadhams

Oregon is the only state that has ever paid for and sponsored a rock festival. In August 1970, the American Legion held its conference in Portland and invited Richard Nixon to be its keynote speaker. In May of that year, 31 activists were hospitalized after protests took place in the Park Blocks near Portland State University. These protests were not only a reaction to the … [Read more...] about State Sponsored Rock n Roll!

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OPB Vortex Documentary

January 5, 2019 By bwadhams

Vortex 1 Team

January 3, 2019 By bwadhams

State Sponsored Rock n Roll!

January 3, 2019 By bwadhams

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