Recent Past Performances

To see Janet’s upcoming performances, go to Performance Schedule

January 2016:  (In chronological order):

Sat. 01-23-16, 5pm.-9pm. Burns Night, Eugene.  Solo harp. 3rd annual Burns Night Supper & Ceiligh Fundraiser.  At Sprout bldg., Spfd.  PLUS:  After 9pm., after-event in The Abbey, same bldg. as Sprout.

Sat. Feb. 6, 2016, 3pm.  Naked Shakespeare.  Renaissance music with Wayne Gilbertson, for a presentation by Judith “Sparky” Roberts and actors, about the art of artifice in Shakespeare’s plays.  Location: Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive.  Free. Information: 541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or.gov/library. - See more at: http://jsma.uoregon.edu/ShakespeareEvents#sthash.069Kj7ek.dpuf.

Sat. Feb. 20, 2016, 1pm.  Sweethearts Tea, Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, Eugene.  (Solo).    Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House Sweetheart Tea fund-raiser, Eugene, OR. (Call them ahead of time during open hours at 541-484-0808 to make reservations).  Main website: https://www.smjhouse.org.  
Their online store: https://www.smjhouse.org/smjstore. 

Sun. Feb. 21, 2016, 1:10pm.  With Americanistan: middle eastern inspired dance and music. Asian Celebration, Eugene.  At Lane County Events Center, Eugene, Oregon. 
Website: http://asiancelebration.org  .

March 2016:  (In chronological order): 

Sat. March 12, 2016, 8pm.  With Americanistan, at MEDGE (Middle Eastern Dance Guild, Eugene) 25th Anniversary Gala Show, at Wildish Theater, 630 Main St., Springfield, OR.  Doors open at 7pm., show starts at 8pm.  More than 35 performers.  Many styles of middle eastern dance:  folkloric, fusion, and traditional.  Tickets $15, available at www.wildishtheater.com.  More info. at www.medge.org. 
PLUS:  We got written up! 
The Register Guard, Eugene, did a huge, lovely writeup up about the show and about MEDGE, with photos, in their Sunday March 6, 2016 newspaper,  pages E1 and E2 in their Lifestyle section.  To find it online: 
The title is:    “Sacred rhythm”.  The sub-title is:   “MEDGE dancers revel in the beauty of Middle Eastern culture”.
Thank you, to the Register-Guard.  Much appreciated!  ---- Janet Naylor. 

April 2016:  (In chronological order): 

Sat. April 2, 2-3pm. – Celtic music with fiddler Linda Danielson and guest James Gregg on silver flute, vocals. Atrium Music series, at The Atrium, 99 W. 10th Avenue, Eugene, OR, on the corner of 10th Avenue & Olive Street (the same intersection as the Eugene city library and LTD bus station).  Atrium Music series NEW WEBSITE:  http://ecplayers.weebly.com   

Sun. April 3, 2016, 12:30-1:30pm.  (With Cascade Harp Ensemble).  Pre-show brunch music for “Falling for Eve” matinee at Actors Cabaret, Eugene, OR.   996 Willamette St., Eugene, OR.  Tickets: (541) 683-4368. Details at: http://www.actorscabaret.org/. 

Thurs. April 21, 12noon.  The Bard’s Birthday Lunch:  “A Shakespeare Sampler”, at The Book Nest, Springfield.  Fools Haven performers, with music by Janet Naylor and Wayne Gilbertson.  Please RSVP and come early.  Ph. 541-357-6862. 
At:  The Book Nest, inside Indulge! Antiques, 1461 Mohawk Blvd. (around back), Springfield, Oregon. 
Directions to Indulge! Antiques: From 105, take the Mohawk exit. Pass Bi-mart and Dutch Bros. and turn left at the next light. In the parking lot, take a jog to the left, then go straight back (away from Mohawk), between the two large buildings.  Indulge is on the back side of the building on the left, with the entrance facing 18th St.  The Book Nest is inside Indulge, at the back right. 

May 2016:  (In chronological order): 

Sat. May 7, 2016, 1pm. Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House.  (Solo ambiance harp) 
Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House Spring Tea fund-raiser, Eugene, OR.
(Call them ahead of time during open hours at 541-484-0808 to make reservations). 
Main website: https://www.smjhouse.org  .  

Sun. May 8, 2016, 1pm. Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House.  (Solo ambiance harp) 
Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House Spring Tea fund-raiser, Eugene, OR.
(Call them ahead of time during open hours at 541-484-0808 to make reservations). 
Main website: https://www.smjhouse.org  .  

Saturday May 14, 2016, 10am.  (Solo)
Saturday Market, 8th and Oak Sts., Eugene, OR.

Saturday May 28, 2016, 11:30am-noon.  Eugene Scottish Festival, solo Scottish harp. 
Also singing in Scots Gaelic with Kitchen Ceilidh, 2pm.-2:30pm. on stage. 
Also: with Kitchen Ceilidh Waulking Wool demonstrations in the Tea Room at 3pm. and 4pm. 
Event schedule: 10am. – 5pm.  LOCATION: Irving Grange at 1011 Irvington Drive, Eugene, OR. More entertainment on their website:  http://eugenescottishfestival.com   

June 2016:  (In chronological order): 

Sat. June 11, 2016, 8pm.  Mid-eastern music, with Americanistan.  Belly Dancer USA Competition & Middle Eastern Bazaar, which runs June 11 and 12 at Seven Feathers Casino and Hotel Resort, Canyonville, Oregon Exit 99 on I-5.  Admission $10.  Americanistan is playing Sat. 11, 8pm, for the Professional Live Music competition category. Website: http://www.bellydancerusa.com/. 

Here is what Belly Dancer USA’s site has to say about Americanistan: 
“Americanistan! The fabulous Americanistan is our band for the professional live music improvisation category.” 

Sun. June 12, 2016, 10-11am.  Harp group:  Cascade Harp Ensemble is playing, without Janet this time, at the Waples garden, 307 Palomino, Eugene.  Tickets:  $15 in advance, $18 day of event.  Tour includes 6 gardens.  Details are in the website pages. 
Website pages: http://www.eugenesymphonyguild.org/ or
http://www.eugenesymphonyguild.org/events. 

Sun. June 12, 2016, 1pm. Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House.  (Solo ambiance harp) 
Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House Father Daughter Tea fund-raiser, Eugene, OR. (Call them ahead of time during open hours at 541-484-0808 to make reservations). 
Main website: https://www.smjhouse.org.

Sat. June 25, 2016.  Medieval, solo: 
Camlann Medieval Village:  Midsomer Festival, at 10320  Kelly Road NE, Carnation, WA.  Noon to 5 pm.  Midsomer Festival is Sat.-Sun. June 25, 26.  Janet is playing just on Sat. June 25.  Two  websites: http://www.camlann.org/festivals.htm or
http://www.camlann.org  . 

July 2016:  (In chronological order): 

Saturday July 2, 2016, 10am.  (Celtic music duo with fiddler Linda Danielson)
Saturday Market, 8th and Oak Sts., Eugene, OR.

July 8-10, 2016.  Scottish, solo:  Athena Caledonian Games, at City Park, Athena, Oregon. 
Website: http://www.athenacaledoniangames.org.

July 23-24, 2016.  Renaissance, solo:  Canterbury Renaissance Faire. 
NEW LOCATION:   Canterbury Renaissance Faire has moved to a bigger location:  6569 Valley View Rd, Silverton 97381. 
Website: http://www.canterburyfaire.com. 

July 30-31, 2016.  Renaissance, solo:  Canterbury Renaissance Faire. 
NEW LOCATION:  Canterbury Renaissance Faire has moved to a bigger location:  6569 Valley View Rd, Silverton 97381. 
Website: http://www.canterburyfaire.com. 

Thurs. 07-28-16, 6:30-7:20pm.  Middle-eastern music with Americanistan:  Amazon Community Center, 2700 Hilyard St., Eugene, OR. 

This is part of the event:  South Side Rec & Rhythm Fest: Rhythm Fest.
July 28, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Amazon Community Center.
Performances by West African Cultural Center and Americanistan.
Website: Url:  https  ://www  .eugene  -or.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=14,  . 
Type the month and date in the calendar. 

August 2016:  (In chronological order): 

Sat. Aug. 6, 2016, noon.  The Celtic Tradition (Linda Danielson, Janet Naylor, Joe Ross) at noon, following  Joe Ross children’s hour at 11am. 
Saturday Market, 8th and Oak Sts., Eugene, OR.

Aug. 19, 20, 21, 2016.  Scottish, solo:  
Highland Celtic Games, at Riverbend Park, Winston, Oregon.  Fri. evening, Sat., Sun.  Put on by the Douglas County Scottish Society.  Website: http://www.dcscots.org.  Website: http://www.dcscots.org/Home_Page.php.

September 2016:  (In chronological order): 

Sat.-Sun. Sept. 10-11, 2016.  Renaissance, solo.
Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire, Kings Valley, OR.  Location: Kings Valley, Oregon, a number of miles northwest of Corvallis. Please check the faire’s website for directions and information. Shrewsbury Faire’s website:  www.shrewfaire.com. 

Friday Sept. 16, 2016, 8:30pm.  With Eugene Hafla Players:  
Middle Eastern Dance Guild of Eugene’s MEDGE show.  At Whirled Pies Downtown (formerly Cozmic), 199 W 8th Ave, Eugene, OR. 
Eugene Hafla is a an informal collective of musicians and dancers who enjoy Middle Eastern music and dance. They will perform in the first half of the show, with performances by  dancers Candice, Jeannie, Amani & Meridian, Charlotte, Dunyah (and more tba), accompanied by live music.  Several MEDGE performers will appear in the second half show.  All ages, $5. Website:  MEDGE Website:  http://medge.org/events. 

Sat.-Sun. September 24-25, 2016.   Renaissance, solo:
Ye Merrie Greenwood Renaissance Faire, at Columbia Park in Kennewick, Washington.
NOTE DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE from previous years. Website:  http://www.yemerriegreenwoodfaire.org. Their Maps & Hotels link has directions. 
Facebook:  https  ://www  .facebook  .com/Greenwoodrenfaire.

October 2016:  (In chronological order): 

Fri.-Sat-Sun. Sept. 30, Oct. 1 & 2, 2016.  Scottish, solo. See schedule in link below.
McKenzie Highland Games & Celtic Gathering 2016.  Piobaireachd Friday September 30, 2016. Highland Games Saturday & Sunday October 1 & 2, 2016.
Willamalane Sports Complex, 250 S 32nd St., Springfield, OR 97478. Corner of Main street and 32nd St. on Main St.  NOTE LOCATION CHANGE from previous year. Website:  www.mckenziehighlandgames.com.  The Main Schedule is in the Attractions link. 

Sat. Oct. 8, 2016, 7pm. (With musician Wayne Gilbertson).  PLUS: 
Sun. Oct. 9, 2016, 2pm. matinee  (With musician Wayne Gilbertson). 
Shakespeare Showcase at Wildish Theater, Springfield, OR. 
Details at:  www.wildishtheater.com/wptest.  (New website address.)  
630 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477.  (541) 868-0689. 

Description:  Shakespeare Showcase, a Feast o' the Bard
Love, vengeance, jealousy, power - indulge! "Shakespeare Showcase, a Feast o' the Bard", to satisfy every palate. Cooked up by Fools Haven acting company with director Sparky J. Roberts.
Vignettes from As You Like It, Much Ado About Nothing, Merchant of Venice, Hamlet, Winter's Tale, Midsummer Night's Dream, Richard III, Henry IV, Macbeth, and more!
For all ages over 10.

Sat. Oct. 15, 2016, 6-8pm.  With Americanistan: Festival Dancing with Live Music by Americanistan.  At MEDGE fall festival, Eugene.  Location:  At Whirled Pies@Cozmic, 199 W 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401.  The festival runs all day.  MEDGE is the Middle Eastern Dance Guild, Eugene.  More info. at their website. 
Website: http://medge.org/  , also:  http://medge.org/events/.  

Sat. Oct. 29, 2016, 1pm. Shelton McMurphey Johnson House.
Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House Halloween Tea fund-raiser, Eugene, OR.  (Call them ahead of time during open hours at 541-484-0808 to make reservations). 
Main website: https://www.smjhouse.org.  

November 2016:  (In chronological order): 

Saturday November 5, 2016, 10am.  (Solo)
Saturday Market, 8th and Oak Sts., Eugene, OR.

Saturday Nov. 5, 2016, 2-3pm. – Celtic music with Linda Danielson.   
Atrium Music series, at The Atrium, 99 W. 10th Avenue, Eugene, OR, on the corner of 10th Avenue & Olive Street (the same intersection as the Eugene city library and LTD bus station).  Atrium Music series NEW WEBSITE:  http://ecplayers.weebly.com  . 

Sat. Nov. 19, 2016, 7pm.  Corvallis (Mid-east music for dancers, with Americanistan).   
Corvallis Belly Dance Performance Guild show, Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis.
Website:  www.corvallisbellydance.org 

Sun. Nov. 20, 2016, 10:30am. plus 11:30am.
10:30am:  Joe Ross children’s hour solo. 
11:30am:  The Celtic Tradition (Linda Danielson, Janet Naylor and Joe Ross). 
Both at Holiday Market main stage, Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene, OR. 

Sun. Nov. 20, 2016, 2pm. The Celtic Tradition (Linda Danielson, Janet Naylor and Joe Ross).
Holiday Market in Holiday Hall, Lane County Fairgounds, Eugene, OR. 

December, 2016:  (In chronological order): 

Thurs. Dec. 1, 2016, 7pm.  (Mid-east music for dancers, with Americanistan). 
Salem Community Belly Dance show.  Shotski's Woodfired Pizza, 1230 State St., Salem, OR 97301. 

Sun. Dec. 4, 2016, 12:30-1:30pm.  (With Cascade Harp Ensemble). 
Pre-show brunch music for “Willy Wonka” matinee at Actors Cabaret, Eugene, OR.  Details at: http://www.actorscabaret.org.  996 Willamette St., Eugene, OR.  Tickets: (541) 683-4368. 

Fri. Dec. 9, 2016, 1pm.  Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House.  (Solo). 
Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House Holiday Tea fund-raiser, Eugene, OR. 
Main website: https://www.smjhouse.org. (Call them ahead of time at 541-484-0808 to make reservations). 

Sat. Dec. 10, 2016, 1pm.  Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House.  (Solo). 
Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House Holiday Tea fund-raiser, Eugene, OR. 
Main website: https://www.smjhouse.org. (Call them ahead of time at 541-484-0808 to make reservations). 

Sun. Dec. 11, 2016, 12noon - 1pm.  (With Cascade Harp Ensemble). 
Lane County Farmers Market, Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene, OR. 

Fri. Dec. 16, 2016, 1pm.  Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House.  (Solo). 
Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House Holiday Tea fund-raiser, Eugene, OR. 
Main website: https://www.smjhouse.org. (Call them ahead of time at 541-484-0808 to make reservations). 

Sat. Dec. 17, 2016, 10:30-11:30am.  (With musicians from Cascade Harp Ensemble).
Lane County Farmers Market, Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene, OR. 

Sat. Dec. 17, 2016, 1pm.  Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House.  (Solo). 
Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House Holiday Tea fund-raiser, Eugene, OR. 
Main website: https://www.smjhouse.org. (Call them ahead of time at 541-484-0808 to make reservations). 

Sun. Dec. 18, 2016, 12noon.  (With Cascade Harp Ensemble).
Holiday Market in Holiday Hall, Lane County Fairgounds, Eugene, OR. 
(Holiday Hall is the small room along the south side of Holiday Market.) 

Thurs. Dec. 22, 2016, 11:30am.  (Duo, with Linda Danielson). 
Holiday Market main stage, Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene, OR. 

Thurs. Dec. 22, 2016, 2pm.  (Duo, with Linda Danielson). 
Holiday Market in Holiday Hall, Lane County Fairgounds, Eugene, OR. 
(Holiday Hall is the small room along the south side of Holiday Market.) 

Sat. Dec. 24, 2016, 3pm.  (With Americanistan). 
Holiday Market main stage, Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene, OR.