The Jubilee Band to host monthly Gospel Jubilee and Open Mic May 5

NORTH BEND — The Jubilee Band, a favorite local singing quartet organized by Tom and Debbie Trammel of Lakeside, will host their monthly live Gospel Jubilee and Open Mic concert on Sunday, May 5.

The singing will begin at 3 p.m. at Shoreline Community Church, 1251 Clark St., North Bend, and continue monthly on the first Sunday through the year.

The Gospel Jubilee, featuring The Trammels and with Steve Blum of Oakland, Ore., on lead guitar and Steve McDonnell of Coos Bay on drums, is in its 12th season at Shoreline. The concerts are open to the public.

Tom plays acoustic guitar and Debbie plays bass guitar. Their music has a signature style, featuring new songs and enduring favorites. The Jubilee Band has traveled to countless places and venues through the years. They returned last month from Arizona, where they organized weekly Gospel Jubilee and Open Mic concerts in Yuma.

Each Gospel Jubilee concert is a mix of songs performed by the band and performers from the audience coming to the open mic.

“Everyone is invited to come and bring a song to share,” Debbie said.

The Jubilee Band will back up singers, or they can accompany themselves or bring an accompaniment track, she added.

There is no charge to attend. Refreshments and CDs will be available. A free-will offering will be accepted.

To find Shoreline Community Church from U.S. Highway 101, drive west on Newmark Street, turn north on Brussels Street, west on Lewis Street, then south to the church. More information is available from the Trammels at 541-521-9596 or visit www.shorelinecc.us.