April 2021
The Missy Raines Quartet online concert
The Missy Raines Quartet will present an online concert followed by Q&A with Missy, Celebrating her newest CD as a songwriter, Missy Raines is an iconic Bluegrass instrumentalist. Joining Missy will be: Ben Garnett on guitar, Tristian Scroggins on mandolin, and Avery Merritt on fiddle. The online concert is sponsored by The Seattle Folklore Society. The show airs at 7PM PDT and your ticket link allows viewing during the concert and the Q&A with Missy after the show, or viewing the concert…
Find out more »Portland Bluegrass Sunday Jam
Open jam for all levels. No percussion instruments, We are following Covid protocol so please be respectful to all jammers Bring a chair if you need one. This is an outside event in a public park with a covered area in the middle of the park
Find out more »May 2021
Master Mandolinist John Reischman in Rare Solo Concert – Virtual Event
The Experience Music Series will present John Resichman, one of the premier mandolinists of his generation, in a rare solo performance. Viewers are invited to participate in a question and answer session with the artist after the performance. The concert is free to view, and donations are gratefully accepted. To join live, visit expmusicseries.com/youtube. “One of the true tone poets of American acoustic music” – Acoustic Guitar Magazine John Reischman, is a master instrumentalist capable of swinging between re-inventions of traditional…
Find out more »Annual Steeplegrass Reunion Picnic – Lewisville Park
Annual Steeplegrass Reunion Picnic at Lewisville Park (north of Battleground, Washington). Rain or Shine- no kidding! We have a huge covered picnic area and a very big fireplace. Come pick, picnic, reminisce, and enjoy the company of other Steeplegrass alumni from those Vancouver, WA days of yore! Non-Steeple bluegrass pickers always welcome! Bring your favorite dish to share, but we provide the burgers, hot dogs, and all the trimmings. $8 Donation accepted at welcome table. Contact for map and info:…
Find out more »August 2021
Rainier Bluegrass Pickin’ Party
Come enjoy a wonderful weekend with friends, old and new at the 28th annual Rainier Pickin' Party. There is lots of pickin’, an open-mic on Friday, eight bands on stage Saturday, a gospel show on Sunday. Join the town in its Rainier Roundup Days activities. For more information, including early camping visit RainierPickinParty.com.
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