Homemade Jam
There’s no better way to get to know your neighbors than to make some music together, and in McMinnville, there has been a regular Tuesday night jam for about a decade. The jam has moved around a bit, but for the last two it years has been meeting weekly at the Mazatlán Mexican restaurant on the north side of town.
OBA Annual Members Meeting
The Annual Meeting is an opportunity for members to hear updates, ask questions, and help shape the direction of OBA. We are intentionally setting aside time for open discussion.
Candey Memorial Songwriting Scholarship
The deadline for songwriting scholarship submissions is May 1st, 2026 with the award to be announced at the OBA Annual Meeting at the end of May.
OBA to Launch Artist-in-Residence Program
The Oregon Bluegrass Association (OBA) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $10,000 community grant to support the launch of Front Porch Roots, a new Bluegrass Artist-in-Residence program serving rural Central Oregon.
Why Create the OBA?
From Steve Waller’s perspective, the Oregon Bluegrass Association was fundamentally about communication—responding to what was on the minds of the people who were trying to build a bluegrass community
Greg Matthews Tribute
In Memoriam: Greg Matthews
Lost River Bluegrass Festival (Merrill)
Greg Matthews, a founding organizer of the Lost River Bluegrass Festival, passed away last week. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and the many musicians, volunteers, and community members whose lives he touched through music.
Striking a Chord for Community & Music Education
The three-day festival, held every September, draws more than 600 visitors from across five states for a weekend of foot-stomping performances, camping, and community. But beyond the music, the Jamboree serves a deeper purpose: supporting the next generation of musicians in Central Oregon.