Portage Fill-Harmonic Orchestra

The Portage Fill Big Band has been delighting audiences since 1973 and can frequently be seen as part of the Strawberry Festival musical lineup. The band plays classics from the Big Band and beyond. From Count Basie to Vince Guaraldi , you can expect to hear your favorite tunes. The Fill specializes in danceable tunes!  Known as Vashon Island's original "garage band", the Portage Fill is guaranteed to get a crowd up and dancing!

Personnel

Saxes-- Greg McElroy, Charlie Kipp, Van Crozier, Joe Touhey, Karen EliasenTrumpets-- Richard Person, Dennis Williams, Dylan Basurto, Lou Engels, Stu Tribble, Mark LanstadtTrombones-- Jim Plihal , Dave Hackett, Tony WillingRhythm-- Todd Zimberg, Adrienne Selvey, Jim Burke, John StantonVocalists Maggie Laird and Lou Mangione