Music
To kick off the summer series last year, we kept things local by featuring this very talented group of students.
What is the Canby High School Jazz Band?
For more than 40 years, families have been hauling their lawn chairs to this tree-lined Canby park to enjoy our summer concerts.
What is Wait Park?
Not to brag, but the current President and Chairman of the Board for Slice of Summer happens to be this handsome Kiwanis member standing right in front of you.
Who is Paul Carlson?
You can always count on the members of this fantastic community club to be at every concert, selling popcorn and sodas to the crowd.
What is the Canby Kiwanis Club?
Having played Slice of Summer three times in the past six years, she is the talented frontwoman, pianist, and vocalist for the Jesse James Band.
Who is Deb Harmon?
When the music stopped in 2017, this dedicated community member stepped up to lead the volunteer group that revived the concert series.
Who is Lisa Leir?
This long-running local music shop not only sponsors the series year after year, but they often jump on stage to perform at the kickoff events.
What is Canby Music?
Betty K. is so vital at this local tax firm that if she were to retire, that would make the whole place fall apart.
What is Wilcox Arredondo?
Making history as the first big band to perform at Slice of Summer, this group also hosts a Spring concert right here in Canby on May 29th.
What is the Willamette Valley Big Band?
To keep everything running legally and smoothly, Slice of Summer operates as a project under the umbrella of this parent 501(c)(3) non-profit.
What is the Canby Livability Coalition?
Though he has a very official day job now, many of us still remember this regular concert attendee from his time running the local Starbucks.
Who is Brian Hodson?
Keeping Canby connected, this local business and generous sponsor provides high-speed fiber internet to the community.
What is DirectLink?
Slated to play our final concert this year on August 23rd, this Portland blues legend delights audiences with his incredible music and his colorful suits.
Who is Norman Sylvester?
Long before the Canby Livability Coalition took over, the Slice of Summer was run for decades by this nonprofit group dedicated to supporting local school instrumental programs.
What are the Canby Music Boosters?
Serving a crucial dual role that goes back many years, this dedicated volunteer sits on our current board while also acting as the official liaison to the Canby Livability Coalition.
Who is Laura Sattler?
This locally owned and operated financial planning and investment company provides major support to help keep the music playing.
What is 4:8 Financial?
Last year, Butch Kent rocked the park with his band, Bootleg Ridge. But many locals also know him as the owner of this former downtown Canby business.
What is Cody’s Coffee?
Before the Canby Livability Coalition or the Music Boosters ever got involved, the concerts were started in 1983 by this original organization, operating under a name that later evolved into the Canby Arts Association.
What is the Art Squad?
This married couple served as the primary contacts and spokespeople for the Slice of Summer during the Canby Music Boosters era in 2008.
Who are Heidi and Don Feely?
Committed to improving the health of their patients in the community, this sponsor's clinic is conveniently located right down the street near Fultano's Pizza.
What is the Canby Healthcare Clinic?