1408. McMenamins Grand Lodge, Forest Grove, Oregon

My new Web site is: www.lelandsklarsbeard.com. My book "Everybody Loves Me" is there plus my BEARD T Shirts and high quality prints of my paintings and drawings.
Here are the directions to my new club house if you want to come and hang. flatfiv.co/pages/lees-clubhouse. There is fun swag there too!
My PO Box is: Leland Sklar
PO Box 92316
600 Lincoln Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91109-9998

[@ResidentialCentersofAmerica]

Thank you Lee for taking us on these journeys. So many of these locations were nothing but a name that I often wondered what they were really like. Now we not only see the venue but a "backstage pass" guided by our favorite guy. There are not enough words for how appreciative I am...Thank you, Lee

[@benniebull]

Lee…. You should get a humanitarian award for what you’ve been doing. You are humanizing/demystifying the magic of presenting quality music to people all over the world. Such a gift for everyone, especially hardcore music fans! Lovin’ what you do. Thank you so much. Looking forward to seeing you in a Charlottesville, Virginia soon!

[@williamjames6624]

Hello how are you doing

[@Mark_Brooks]

Hello from Richmond!

[@steven_scattergood]

Watching this video helped me with another walk Lee. Amy has a smile and personality that just lights up everywhere she is. Every time I hear Brad l keep wanting him to do the best Pink Panther theme ever. Enjoy every moment and take care Lee. Hi to everyone.🖐🙃

[@Gina-ly5bp]

😎 Oh cool, Forest Grove! I lived in Hillsboro the next city over for 2 years in the early 80s and still have family there.

[@williamjames6624]

Wow you make a good point here and I agree with you,Hello how are you doing

[@colinness375]

Whilst I'm in danger of repeating myself, and repeating others' comments ... yet another really beautiful venue and fascinating behind the scenes video. Thank you, Lee 🙏

[@bruceherrmann1219]

Leland, you are the consummate tour guide and these venue visits have been fantastic. Thank you so much for taking the time to introduce us to places most of us would have never seen. And introduce us to wonderful musicians. How about a short weather report as you begin. Just local temperatures perhaps. Such a treat to watch each one. Thanks !!

[@lavatar3562]

Tommy Dorsey was one of the great Big Band leaders transforming the trombone into the lead melodic instrument by utilising the upper register! He gave Frank Sinatra his big break but wouldn’t relinquish him from his contract until he received an offer he couldn’t refuse! Even as a joke it’s hard to play the alto saxophone that badly 😂 Glad you’re handling this unprecedented, expansive heat wave. (The new norm). It’s perfect weather for an evening outdoor concert, enjoy.

[@PatrickCurtain]

Mcmenamins fan here. Hope you can have some fun finding the hidden rooms in the Lodge. (Oh! And bassist and lifelong fan of YOURS, Lee! Thank you for all your videos and albums and shows. Thank you!!)

[@Mark_Brooks]

Lee comes busting up in there, running the magnetometer, like a boss.

[@kubacks]

Thanks for sharing the fun Lee!

[@eddiebirkett9602]

the Sax man loves the sonics in the different places . reverberation is the thing

[@DDK62]

Got to see you Lee from the other way around on Lamont’s video! That was fun to see ,you , Amy & Lamont in a face off!! ✌️♥️ Ps- Amy is so pretty just sitting on a swing chillin!

[@philip2750]

McMenamins Grand Lodge is located at 3505 Pacific Ave in Forest Grove, Oregon 97116-2017 was built in 1922 as a Masonic and Eastern Star home, with stately columns, a winding drive, a wide green lawn, with 77 European-style rooms, resturants, movie theather, and small bars and some of the most fantastic artwork to grace the walls and sits on 13 gorgeous Oregon acres. Renovated and reopended my McMenamins in 2000, what was a once tranquil scene is now vibrant and colorful. Here the walls do speak as to the wallways, the doorways and even the overhead pipes. Inspired by the building itself and the history of the city of Forest Grove and the building itself, McMenamins artists have infused the Grand Lodge with original artwork and historical photographs - all tributes to the cast of characters who have left their mark. Today, the GVrand Lodge is alive with artwork, live music, special events, a day spa, small bars, a soaking pool, a theather, expansive grounds and beautiful gardens.The wide and extremely large lawn can hold 3,000 concert goers and every seat is a good seat !

[@Mark_Brooks]

Thanks Philip!

[@artemisXsidecross]

👍

[@philip2750]

@@Mark_Brooks My pleasure.

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

You're just down the road from me... sorry I'm not there to see y'all. Hope the heat isn't too miserable there. Enjoy! And be good to you!

[@6lillium]

Hoping you are enjoying my lovely state. Wished I could have caught one of the shows but life and work conflicted....have fun!

[@BP-ww9fp]

It must be awfully warm in those trailers that Brad rehearses in!

[@TFinSF]

These sneak-ups on Brad are almost Hitchcockian...you need a "Psycho" shower scene soundtrack! 😱

[@BasicDrumming]

I appreciate you, thank you for making content.

[@John-the-Bass]

Another fantastic venue. Thanks for showing us around. The pa set up must be hard work in such heat. You have a super team of guys with you. Thanks

[@tomcoryell]

I’ve played there. It was wonderful!

[@timchalmers1700]

I live a 1.5 mile from there. I'm sorry I couldn't make it.

[@terenzo50]

Tommy Dorsey -- trombone. Jimmy Dorsey -- clarinet & alto sax. Splitting up in 1935, Tommy eventually had Frank Sinatra on vocals while Jimmy had Bing Crosby, Ray Eberly & Helen O'Connell as the featured singers. They reconciled near the end of WW2.

[@ChefJamesRusk]

Hi Leland, And yet another completely different outdoor venue…Been watching the weather,soaring temps…don’t seem to be affecting the cool places where people gather to enjoy live music…. Wishing you all happy days! 😊😊😊Change in Keyboard,I’m still figuring out…..puts a damper on the love…,but, I’m all in with y’all…❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@gustavoviveros8394]

Thank you Lee !!!!🖐🏻

[@erickorte2552]

Ask Brad about the practice rooms in the basement in Bruce Hall or dorm we were in at North Texas. They looked like refrigerators or porti potties. So I thought maybe Brad was practicing in the porti potties like old times.

[@Ajgreetings]

beautiful

[@Mark_Brooks]

Built in 1922 as a Masonic & Eastern Star home, the Grand Lodge has stories to tell. Renovated and opened by McMenamins in 2000, what was once tranquil and serene is now vibrant and colorful. Here the walls do speak... As do the doorways, the hallways, and even the overhead pipes. (Look up...)Inspired by the history of the city of Forest Grove and the building itself, McMenamins' artists have infused the Grand Lodge with original artwork and historical photographs - all tributes to the cast of characters who left their mark before us. The building was originally constructed as a Masonic home in the 1920s, and was briefly the site of an orphanage. McMenamins became the custodian of the property in 1999, renovating and reopening it as McMenamins Grand Lodge in 2000.

[@Mark_Brooks]

In 1917, plans were developed for the Masonic and Eastern Star Home for the State of Oregon, and construction began in 1920. It was established as a home for Masons and their families in need, and began operations in 1922. Initial construction costs were estimated at $245,000. A smaller building, called the Children's Cottage, was built in 1926 to house orphans, but the orphanage closed in 1928 after conflict between the children and the elders.

[@Mark_Brooks]

Throughout the 1930s, the home struggled financially. The building suffered roof damage in 1962 after the Columbus Day Storm. In 1999 the Masons began building new facilities with the intention of moving out of the original Masonic Home and Children's Cottage. McMenamins began renovations fall 1999, and reopened the building as McMenamins Grand Lodge in March 2000. As of 2010, the Grand Lodge had 77 European-style rooms, and a historian on its staff. The interior of the hotel - including walls, doors, posts, and ceilings - had been redecorated into a gallery reflecting the local history, "often in whimsical fashion". In 2017, the McMenamins added 22 new rooms, upgraded 23 other rooms, and added a new bar. The McMenamins Grand Lodge has 90 guestrooms and is known for its "quirky" character. Each bedroom features unique decorations honoring a different literary author, with hand-painted headboards that bring their books to life. In June 2022, Portland Monthly magazine reported that McMenamins Grand Lodge had "two restaurants, three bars, a hotel, a spa, a movie theatre, a disc gold course, and generally lush, walkable grounds."

[@slipperynoodle20]

​@@Mark_BrooksWow, you are thorough. Thanks

[@Mark_Brooks]

@@slipperynoodle20 Hi Tom!

[@slipperynoodle20]

@@Mark_Brooks Hey, Mark.

[@cohalensadventures5331]

The last couple of places you've played have almost a RenFair atmosphere to them! Perfect Summer "Fare".

[@robertrexrode7580]

Renfair! 🤣

[@terryzobeck3978]

Tommy Dorsey played the trombone. Frank Sinatra, during his time as Dorsey's boy singer, claimed to learn his breathing technique from watching Dorsey play, thus giving Frank his wonderful phrasing.

[@colinness375]

I was about to mention this, Terry ... and then noticed that you already had!! 🙂

[@SoundsFair--M-and-J]

😁😁 Thanks for the tour!!!! Not familiar with the location but feel confident that when I get a chance to look at the comments there will be 411. VIDEO CONCEPT!!!!!! When you are doing a bass line for somebody you know well, maybe you could ask them if they would allow you to play what they have sent you on your channel; you could play us what they send and then your bass line set to it?

[@michaelvaladez6570]

Stop scarying Brad ...sneaking up behind you..he knows where to find the good reverberations...what a beautiful venue again...its very hot hear in northern ca..106..too hot.What a wonderful crew you get to hang with...yahoo.!!!!

[@kekiomarie7521]

I live close by! Glad you enjoyed!

[@cohalensadventures5331]

Tommy was the Tromboniest, Jimmy played Sax and Clarinet.

[@m1nn1s]

Thanks Rick 💖 🎷 🎺

[@kjbunnyboiler]

Morning Leland, tour time👍👍

[@lelandsklar6363]

👍🏼

[@Mark_Brooks]

Mr. Bunny!

[@kjbunnyboiler]

@@Mark_Brooks hey Mark👍👍

[@m1nn1s]

​@@lelandsklar6363Hi Leland & KJ BB! 💖 Wonderful post on my birthday 🎂, 🚨 Thanks Leland 💖 🧙‍♂️🎸🎶

[@buzzsmith8146]

Thanks, Leland.

[@andrewfindlay9099]

See on the poster Dead South playing there soon uses a cello in quite a different way these venues are pretty cool

[@erickorte2552]

After paning through the forest at the beginning and hearing that hi pitch squeal from the p.a. I thought we were going to see aliens or Big Foot or some other cryptid!

[@erickorte2552]

Tommy Dorsey played Trombone. Jimmy played alto sax and clarinet. I did some touring with the Tommy Dorsey tribute/ghost band in the 80s. 17 of us on 1 Bus! Anyway the story goes the great Charlie Parker was watching the short lived Dorsey Bros TV show, laughed at a joke and caused him to go into cardiac arrest. Another great reminder kids to stay off drugs.

[@artemisXsidecross]

'The official causes of death were lobar pneumonia and a bleeding ulcer, but Parker also had an advanced case of cirrhosis and had suffered a heart attack. The coroner who performed his autopsy mistakenly estimated Parker's 34-year-old body to be between 50 and 60 years of age.' wiki

[@m1nn1s]

​@@artemisXsidecrossAlice Kooper said 'Live fast, die young', thankfully Alice (Vincent) is still around, out ⛳ Golfing somewhere! 💖 🤗 ⛳

[@georgeyoung2123]

Hey Lee, please have someone do a time lapsed video of the crew setting up and breaking down the stage. That would be uber cool. Keep up the great work of your tour archive.

[@lelandsklar6363]

We are not here for the load in and set up. Will see what is possible for load out.

[@luismiguelcueavalos8469]

​@@lelandsklar6363 That would be real cool. Those guys break their backs real hard. Give them my regards all the way from Mexico City.

[@rayjr62]

@@lelandsklar6363 I think Jimmy played alto and Tommy played the Trombone. And man, both of them were smooth. Sadly, neither one could ever overcome their personal demons. Love your video clips, Lee. I hope you continue them for the remainder of your travels.

[@sambharr]

Great idea. I always wondered how they could set up a stage and a tent-city, lights, sound in a few hours and then take it all down and on the the next night's show. Must be exceedingly hard work--even if there were duplicate crews that leap-frogged over each other. What a brutal schedule.

[@baddhouse3132]

@lelandsklar6363 Thank you for sharing your life with all of us. Off topic question-did you play on J Browne’s “Running on Empty” that was recorded at the Meriwether Post Pavilion? I love that heartbeat bass line.

[@sgommerable]

Bro's probably got a virtual soundcheck saved on the desk. That way he can start with a rough baseline for the show

[@Iceman51686]

Thanks for sharing! And then the scam artists reply acting as you. Folks beware of the scams!

[@bassdood3383]

My wife and I totally enjoyed the concert last night at McMenamins.

[@SoundsFair--M-and-J]

Noticed discussion of filming the load out earlier. If you do something like that, I hope you'll have a plan for getting enough food and fluid during the process.

[@slipperynoodle20]

It's Linda Ronstadt's birthday! Happy Birthday, Linda, the crush continues. Felt badly for Charles during the show I saw, his face is obscured by that disc that surrounds his microphone. Another beautiful outdoor venue. Thanks❤️👍❤️👍

[@slipperynoodle20]

Another scammer is amongst us.

[@slipperynoodle20]

@@hanspeterlillese2225 Yep, she's in a class of her own.

[@lelandsklar6363]

@@slipperynoodle20So sick of this BS. Wish they would just get a life.

[@lelandsklar6363]

Spoke with her this morning and wished her a Happy Birthday. She sounded great ❤️

[@splashesin8]

I wanna shout out a birthday happy to Linda as well. 😊 I kinda backwards it, but leaving it like it is, cause that's how I said it the first time. 💕

[@nisiunavoce1264]

Man, you're going to give poor Brad a coronary one of these days.

[@luismiguelcueavalos8469]

At least you don't get boring jumping from an Art Deco theater, to an open field or a smokey joint. Different crowd, different vibe. Have a good one tonight. 🤟👍🖕

[@steveanderson949]

Nice video always good...😂

[@artemisXsidecross]

👍

[@TheFeelButton]

I was playing a show just down the road from you! Cheers Leland!!

[@kevbob]

Oh gosh I’m 30 minutes from ya there.

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

Por favor consider increases in fluid intake, fresh fruits and vegetables maybe even cooling stations and other relief measures as heat wave forecasted to continue. Nice walking through Forest Grove Oregon, many 😊 thanks!

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

@hanspeterlillese2225 Much better, Hans, thank you. 'Calcific tendinopathy' . . .deltoid tendinitis. Can lift and reach now, guddkeluv! Think that manipulation and positioning for the Xray positively effected gleno-humeral space. 💕 And, you? Regarding subject of distortion any thoughts on audio edit software? Happy Sunday!

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

Gudskeluv!

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

@hanspeterlillese2225 Good News all around, Hans, Thank Goodness! 💕 (I don't recall 🤔 there were plug-in modules with home recording. . .)

[@Mark_Brooks]

I have a confirmed hotel reservation for August 5th, the Wolf Trap concert in Virginia.

[@artemisXsidecross]

👍

[@Mark_Brooks]

@@artemisXsidecross Hi Artemis!

[@lelandsklar6363]

Great! Let’s hook up there.

[@jackhouston357]

Tommy was Trombone

[@wadya]

Is the show recorded too Lee? Is it possible to watch some footage of the show? Where can we find it. Thank you.

[@lelandsklar6363]

It that I am aware of…

[@SoundsFair--M-and-J]

Search Lyle Lovett July 2023 and you should find some excellent audience videos.

[@wadya]

@@SoundsFair--M-and-J Thank you.

[@rondunagan6339]

This is close to where I’m at right now. If I didn’t have plans for tonight I would talk my wife into showing up for the concert.

[@Ian-Steele]

Looks like another nice venue. That must have been Charles and Brad playing The Lark Descending. 😂😂❤

[@craigchapman8220]

You get him every time😂😂😂😂😂

[@tobisimmons9889]

Cracking me up on this one. Deep tones Gotcha Brad 😂😂😂

[@Larkpine]

Hello! Late here in Colorado ! Trying to keep up with you 😊 Another beautiful place! Was going to ask if it was warm! 💜👩💜 🎺🎺🎷🎷 It's Brad 😁

[@MrDfansler]

There's feedback in them bushes! 😂

[@KittyCarlile-490]

Sure looks nice there, Leland. I hope its cool enough for you....guess not. Just heard you say its hot. 118 where Iam today. Desert SW. Some folks have died! It's a hot world

[@Mark_Brooks]

Hi Sue!

[@KittyCarlile-490]

@@Mark_Brooks hello Mark!

[@artemisXsidecross]

Global Warming knows no borders it is an equal opportunity menace. Tea and Sympathy for our planet and its many victims beside humans. 😿

[@KittyCarlile-490]

@@artemisXsidecross I retracted 130 in Spain today. I heard that on the news but I looked it up and found nothing. Could be true yet hard to believe.

[@artemisXsidecross]

@@KittyCarlile-490 You were not far off: "...A blistering and deadly heat wave is sweeping Europe, potentially bringing record-breaking temperatures and raising serious concerns about the impacts on people’s health, especially as the continent welcomes an influx of tourists. Parts of Spain, France, Greece, Croatia and Italy are all facing intense heat, with temperatures rising above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit). “Temperatures are sizzling across Europe this week amid an intense and prolonged period of heat. And it’s only just begun,” the European Space Agency (ESA) said in a statement. Heat is one of the deadliest natural hazards - more than 61,000 people died in Europe’s searing summer heat wave last year. In Italy, temperatures could reach record-breaking levels. Sardinia and Sicily are expected to be close to the current European temperature record of 48.8 degrees Celsius (nearly 120 Fahrenheit), according to the ESA..." CNN 7/14/23

[@billfletcher7602]

"Got a ticket?" 🤣

[@joetimothyhorst2640]

Thank you Lee for the great videos! I was at the show tonight and it sounded like Lyle was losing his voice. What happened? 😮

[@lelandsklar6363]

We have done a lot of shows with few breaks.

[@joetimothyhorst2640]

​@@lelandsklar6363I'm glad to hear it was only that! Lyle has touched my heart with the subtleties of his voice, and it sounds like he'll be back in shape soon! You must be heading to Bend today. I look forward to your video; I've never been there. Thank you!

[@wadya]

What, he asked you for the ticket sir? 😀

[@rb032682]

"V" for "look, no valves!"

[@marvinmatthews4266]

Four more days. Four more days until you come to Calgary❤. I promise that if I see you around Jack Singer Hall I won't ask you for proof of ticket 😊

[@artemisXsidecross]

Thank you for these visits and I imagine what appeared as metal detectors are current American Safety icons. These big open fields are timeless for gatherings and seems like a challenge for the sound engineers to balance out feedback. I like the Trombone and liked listening to J. J. Johnson an American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger. Does Brad play along with what he is listening on his IEM when we hear him practice? Much appreciation for these walks at the venue. 👍

[@lelandsklar6363]

At times

[@artemisXsidecross]

@@lelandsklar6363 Thank you 👍

[@richardlynch5632]

😎✌👍❤🖖 Love

[@pamr4040]

OMG...the sneak-up on Brad was perfection!! lol Probably not so great for his blood pressure, however! lol ♥🎶♥

[@zemezee8883]

wow a boulder throw this time , did ya bring a hammer with you ? wishing a good party !!!!

[@rickalexander2801]

Lee I hope your bus and the stage are air conditioned. Thanks for the Oregon tour the past few days. Which stop was your favorite? Just curious. Live in the area and all the McMenamin's have a story to tell.

[@rogerfernandez3775]

Master, it occurs to me that a beautiful documentary could be made just by compiling these videos. Something like "On the road with Leland Sklar." It also seems that you are good at cinematography.

[@petertaysum5563]

I like going back to 1310, soundcheck with Sierra Hull, and of course the Red Rocks was epic.

[@mattcreeks1446]

Lee, is that the great Amy Keys on the swing?

[@lelandsklar6363]

Yes!

[@ML-rz2hb]

Lee, just wondering ... do you know any of the actors or writers on strike?

[@lelandsklar6363]

Lots

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

Do background actors even make minimum wage?

[@artemisXsidecross]

@@kateconway-hickman5945 They are 'extras': 'How much do extras get paid? A common rate for a single day of background work is between $100 and $200, though extras are paid differently depending on their union status. Generally, nonunion talent will be hired for either a 10- or 12-hour day, with additional pay provided should production run overtime.'

[@SoundsFair--M-and-J]

In some low budget indy productions/some music videos some extra work isn't paid at all (they may use people looking for something to put on their resume, etc.).

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

@@artemisXsidecross 'Life is a cabaret, old friend, come to the Cabaret. . .'

[@stequis]

nah, Tommy used to work on the docks, Jimmy put his six string in hock..

[@rb032682]

Do you use in-ear monitors on this tour?

[@Mark_Brooks]

Drummer and singers do.

[@rb032682]

@@Mark_Brooks - Cool. Thanks for your reply. Lyle, too?

[@artemisXsidecross]

Leland has said he does not favor IEM's

[@lelandsklar6363]

No

[@rb032682]

@@artemisXsidecross - Thanks for that info. I figured Leland has likely mentioned iems in a past video but haven't gotten around to searching properly. I'm a big fan of iems, so I'm curious about who does, or still doesn't, use them.

[@eddiethek]

I’m getting to actually enjoy the sneak up on Brad moments…

[@bdwillis8284]

Thanks, if you could just send us smells !

[@seansturgill4869]

@lelandsklar6363 That's my van next to the tour bus at 6:10. It looks like you were taking this video right about the time we arrived! I would have crapped my pants if my wife and i were hauling our bags and saw you! Do you go incognito and tuck your beard into your shirt or something? You're pretty recognizable!

[@5454randy]

We need to make a montage of you sneaking up on Brad and seeing his surprise reaction! 8:35

[@Mark_Brooks]

Report the Telegram trolls as harassing you.

[@carlmally6292]

I report them as promoting terrorism

[@artemisXsidecross]

I do each time they show up and report it as spam 👍

[@MaidenRockCoder]

The rooms are "cool", but so, so tiny.

[@randrum]

Oregon is pronounced "Ore Gun"

[@williamjames6624]

Excellent point you make,Hellohow are you doing

[@TFinSF]

Just remember: (1) There's no "e" on the end; (2) It's not gone; and (3) it's not going anywhere! 😉

[@Larkpine]

So I'm getting bots asking me to chat with you 🧐🤨🙄 ! I reported the request 😵‍💫🙃

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Man, that feedback is killing my ears……yikes….

[@johncopeland3826]

I have noticed that most of your Band colleagues practise their instruments in their downtime , Mr Sklar , yet you seem to leave your own stuff for the concert ? Is it like Ralph Kramden once said .... no sense in going over what you already know ? Har har har de har har !

[@suecorrigan]

Good evening from Cape Cod, Lee! ⛵️🛟⚓️ Oh good lordy, another scammer huh? Honestly, ugh. I just love these outdoor venues. How is the weather out there? It's muggy and very humid here on the Cape. I'm counting down the days until you're here in Plymouth, MA! I've gotta show you Plimoth Rock, where the Pilgrims landed. ⛵️😎👍 Have a great show tonight! 🎸🎼🎶 ❤ you! Lol, creepin up on Brad. 😆🎷🎶

[@Mark_Brooks]

Musically yours, hello Sue!

[@suecorrigan]

Hey Mark! Ditto! 😎🎶

[@Mark_Brooks]

Sue, since the trolls responded in this thread, you can mute them by looking at options on your subscription page notification, (the bell).

[@suecorrigan]

@@Mark_Brooks I can see that. Sigh, okay, gotcha! 👍

[@Austin4098]

That was so funny !!

[@kevinhydemusic]

If you're a student of Brad.... I'm guessing there's not a lot of excuses when you see a guy who is excessively in the woodshed doing a major tour.