Chemeketa Community College Presents The Great American Love Songbook With Tune Tours - 02/04/26

Salem, Ore., January 27, 2026 — Chemeketa Community College invites the community to celebrate Valentine’s season with The Great American Love Songbook with Tune Tours, a romantic live concert taking place at 7 p.m. on February 11 in the Chemeketa Auditorium (Building 6), located at 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE in Salem (Purple Parking Area). Tickets are available now through Eventbrite.

Set the mood for an evening of timeless romance and live music, enhanced by multimedia visuals. This special Valentine’s performance features Tune Tours, a project led by Oregon-based musicians Jon Deshler (trumpet) and Neal Grandstaff (guitar), longtime collaborators known for their expressive performances and deep roots in jazz and the American song tradition.

Joining Deshler and Grandstaff is Finn Yang, a talented young pianist whose musical maturity and sensitivity bring fresh energy to the group. Together, the trio presents a pre-Valentine’s concert inspired by the Great American Love Songbook, featuring classic love songs made famous by legends of jazz and popular music.

Audiences will also enjoy Jon Deshler’s curated multimedia archives of historic jazz performances, showcasing icons such as Chet Baker, Count Basie, and Peggy Lee, creating a blend of live music and visual storytelling. Romantic, swinging, and heartfelt, this concert is the perfect night out for couples, friends, and anyone who loves beautifully crafted songs. Celebrate love with live music that speaks straight to the heart.

Deshler has a longstanding connection to Chemeketa, having performed in the orchestra for the college’s productions of Oliver! and Mary Poppins. He is also the owner of a historic theater in Mt. Angel, further reflecting his deep commitment to the performing arts in the region.

More information and tickets are available through Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-great-american-love-songbook-tickets-1980127642081?aff=oddtdtcreator

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For more than 50 years, Chemeketa Community College has committed itself to transforming lives and our community through exceptional learning experiences in the Mid-Willamette Valley. As the second largest multi-campus district in Oregon, Chemeketa serves 18,000 students annually at its Salem and Yamhill Valley campuses, as well as Brooks, Eola, Winema, Dallas, Woodburn and Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry (CCBI).

Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution.