An Evening at the Rosette

An Evening at the Rosette

You’re invited to a special event hosted by U.S. Classic Guitar in the historic town of Aurora, Oregon on Saturday, August 3rd, beginning at 5 PM. Come enjoy a delicious Hawaiian Style Barbecue and an exciting evening of two concerts. These concerts will take place outside, on private property, marking the reopening of a historic music venue called The Rosette which was used by the Aurora Colony from 1856 through 1920. Since 1972, the Jenks Family (Richard, Jocelyn, Rayna, William, Saige, Zach and Grant) have owned this 40 acre parcel and have been making music on it ever since. After 100 years, the style of music might have changed but the magic and energy of this musical venue will live on! 

U.S. Classic Guitar and the Jenks Family plan to host annual private summer concerts and musical festivals during the month of August.  The Rosette will not replace the Portland International Guitar Series taking place at the Eliot Center in Downtown Portland, but is intended to be an added new summer venue to host a variety of musical genres and events.  The new upcoming 2019-2020 U.S International Guitar Series in Portland, Los Angeles and Hawaii will be announced soon with a sneak preview at the Rosette concert.

Come early to celebrate with a Hawaiian Style BBQ from at 5 PM hosted by Michelle Augello and William Jenks.  Then kick back and savor the soothing sounds of classical guitar music for the first concert of the evening at 6 PM with a variety of musical styles from the Renaissance and Baroque Eras, as well as music from Spain, Ireland, and Latin America. This concert will feature U.S. Classic Guitar President William Jenks and U.S. Classic Guitar intern instructor Keaton Woodburn (a former student of William Jenks currently studying with Christopher Parkening at Pepperdine University).  The first concert will also feature Rayna Jenks (William’s sister) who is a talented musician.  She will sing and play guitar to a set of Irish, folk, and original songs with percussionist Jeff Blackburn.  Everyone will join in for a performance of Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin where William Jenks will play lead guitar.

The second concert at 8 PM will feature the soulful, bluesy, soft rock sounds of the band Desember comprised of Zach Jenks and Grant Jenks(William’s two sons) and lifelong friend Andrew Torian, with tracks off their new debut album, Chasing the Sun. This exciting new band is quickly gaining popularity across a variety of Portland venues with their original and eclectic style.

Event  Details
5PM - Hawaiian Style BBQ 
Menu Includes:
BBQ coconut ginger basil chicken and veggie kabobs
BBQ teriyaki ginger beef and veggie kabobs
Salads – potato salad and pasta salad
Fresh fruit - watermelon and pineapple
Soft drinks

 

6PM - 1st Concert
William Jenks
Rayna Jenks
Keaton Woodburn

 

8PM - 2nd Concert             
Desember Concert
Zach Jenks – Lead guitar and Vocals
Grant Jenks – Drums, Keyboards, and Vocals
Drew Torian – Bass and Vocals