August 2019
Beaverton Jam
Intermediate-level jam!
Find out more »Whiskey Deaf plays Bluegrass Wednesday
The series of “Bluegrass Wednesday’s” continues August 21 with Whiskey Deaf at the Gastro Mania Vault in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $7 cover. Whiskey Deaf is Annie Staninec & John Kael and friends Annie Staninec has been playing fiddle since the age of four, and can rattle your teeth with a bluegrass breakdown, tug at your soul on a lonesome ballad, or kick you out of your seat with a cajun two-step. She’s toured the world and recorded with renowned artists…
Find out more »Rainier Bluegrass Pickin’ Party
The 27th Annual Rainier Bluegrass Pickin’ Party! Come enjoy a wonderful weekend with friends, old and new. There is lots of pickin’, an open-mic on Friday, eight bands on stage Saturday, a gospel show on Sunday and other activities in town including a parade (we have our own entry). For more information, including early camping, please visit www.RainierPickinParty.com.
Find out more »Courtyard Bluegrass Jam
Open, all level jam, every Thursday from 4:00 -6:00 PM at The White Eagle.
Find out more »MISSY RAINES TRIO
From her tenure playing with The Claire Lynch Band, Eddie Adcock, Josh Graves, Jim Hurst, Kenny Baker, and Jesse McReynolds to her 7 International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year awards, Missy Raines has proven herself without doubt as an iconic bluegrass instrumentalist. But with her newest release, Royal Traveller, Raines has stepped into the spotlight as a songwriter for the first time. The album digs deep into Raines’ family life and her upbringing in West Virginia. Featuring…
Find out more »OBA Picker’s Fest and Retreat
Welcome to the 12th edition of the OBA Picker's Fest at the Zigzag Mountain Farm. This a an opportunity to relax and play music with group of equally relaxed picker's in an idyllic setting. The Zigzag Mountain Farm is a beautiful 50 acre mountain paradise with the original homestead farmhouse, wood fired hot tub, camp sites in the woods, space for RVs (self- contained), organic garden and trees to play under. And it's only an hours drive from Portland. The…
Find out more »Train River plays mostly bluegrass at Kilted Spirits Irish Pub
Train River (with Jeffree White on guitar, mandolin, and vocals, Flauren Ricketts on fiddle and vocals, Ray Mann on bass and vocals, and Peter Schwimmer on banjo) will be playing its eclectic brand of bluegrass and related “Americana” music. The show takes place at Kilted Spirits Irish Pub, located at 1926 Main St, Washougal, WA 98671. You have to be at least 21 years of age to attend (due to state liquor laws). Here is a link to Kilted Spirits’ Facebook page showing their menu and…
Find out more »Portland Bluegrass Sunday Jam
Every Sunday from 2 to 5 pm, beginning May 26, 2019. This is an ongoing jam (for the past 8 years in the Hollywood district, Columbia River Brewing, O’Neill pub. Biddy’s). Open to all ages and levels acoustic only. The Ladd Taphouse has a full menu, over 40 taps, and full bar.
Find out more »Clackamas/Happy Valley String Along Jam: 2nd & 4th Sundays 2:15 – 5:00 pm
Bluegrass and more. Happy Valley Library (Community Room) 13793 SE Sieben Park Way, Happy Valley, OR 97015. Located off Sunnyside Rd. at SE 147th. Look for the signboard on the sidewalk near the library. For information, contact Charlie: mels677@aol.com
Find out more »Rambling Bluegrass Jam (Beaverton)
Intermediate bluegrass jam session in banquet room. Celebrating our 15th year at this location (2017).
Find out more »Bluegrass Jam in McMinnville
Informal bluegrass jam every Tuesday night from 7-9:30ish. All levels are welcome.
Find out more »Rock Creek Bluegrass Jam
Established, open intermediate and advanced bluegrass music jam every Tuesday from 7 pm to 9 pm. It is requested that only bluegrass instruments are used and no songbooks/tab.
Find out more »Big Dickens plays Bluegrass Wednesday at the Gastro Mania Vault
Big Dickens is Steve Reischman, Dee Johnson, Linda Leavitt, Kevin Healy, Ellie Hakansson (when available!). They play classic country and traditional bluegrass music. Come on by and say “hello”!
Find out more »September 2019
Klamath Falls Bluegrass Jam
A monthly bluegrass jam on the First Sunday at Mia's and Pia's Pizzeria and Brewhouse, 3545 Summers Lane, Klamath Falls, OR 97603. For information: Ben Coker 541-783-3478 / benfcoker@gmail.com
Find out more »Jon Cooper Bluegrass Jam
An open bluegrass and old time country jam is held at La Sierra Mexican Grill in Dundee Oregon on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. This jam is dedicated to the memory of Jon Cooper who kicked it off many years ago, but passed on himself in 2015. The pickers average intermediate in skill level, but the jam is open and encouraging to all skill levels. Please contact Steve Edward (stephene47@frontier.com, ph: 503-664-6351), Ron Taylor (ron@taylorpaintingof portland.com) ,…
Find out more »FRANK SOLIVAN & DIRTY KITCHEN
With chops so hot, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen were named IBMA’s 2016 Instrumental Group of the Year for the second time, with a third nomination in 2017. Their critically acclaimed album Cold Spell earned a 2015 GRAMMY nomination for Best Bluegrass Album of the Year, yet the accolades don’t end there. Solivan, with banjoist Mike Munford, 2013 IBMA Banjo Player of the Year, award-winning guitarist Chris Luquette and bassist Jeremy Middleton, simmer a progressive bluegrass stew of infinite instrumental,…
Find out more »The John Montgomery Band plays Bluegrass Wednesday!
The Bluegrass Wednesday series continues on September 4 with the John Montgomery Band. The John Montgomery Band is a bluegrass band based in Portland, Oregon. The band is known for its authentic traditional vocal presentation of the genre and includes some of the best instrumentalists in the area. While the band reaches into the past to call on the pioneers of the style, it’s not unusual to hear a modern influence in the arrangements of bluegrass standards. The band is…
Find out more »Le Vent du Nord
The award winning and highly acclaimed band Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing it’s hard-driving soulful music (rooted in the Celtic diaspora) with a broad range of global influences. Featuring button accordion, guitar and fiddle, the band’s sound is defined by the hurdy-gurdy, which adds an earthy, rough-hewn flavor to even the most buoyant dance tunes. — Boston…
Find out more »WOTFA Fiddle Jam
Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association Jam and SnackLuck open to the public. Held at the Clark County History Museum - a great venue. First Friday every month and part of the Vancouver Arts Walk. Generally a song circle jam, but this may vary. Very newcomer and beginner friendly with advanced and expert fiddlers always most welcome. Fiddles, Guitars, Mandolins and other traditional backup instruments welcome. Audience welcome. The Museum is open and free. All Fiddle players and backup instruments welcome. We…
Find out more »Clackamas/Happy Valley String Along Jam: 2nd & 4th Sundays 2:15 – 5:00 pm
Bluegrass and more. Happy Valley Library (Community Room) 13793 SE Sieben Park Way, Happy Valley, OR 97015. Located off Sunnyside Rd. at SE 147th. Look for the signboard on the sidewalk near the library. For information, contact Charlie: mels677@aol.com
Find out more »Ash Creek plays Bluegrass Wednesday at the Gastro Mania Vault
The bluegrass Wednesday series continues on September 11 with Ash Creek at the Gastro Mania Vault. Ash Creek explores the frontiers between bluegrass, folk, and traditional country music. Gene Alger plays banjo; Larry Ullman plays bass; Tim Howell plays guitar; Clayton Knight plays mandolin and fiddle. We all share lead and harmony vocals.
Find out more »OBA Roseburg Chapter Jam
Third Sunday Jam is always from 1 to 4:30 pm at Sutherlin Senior Center, 202 East Central Avenue, Sutherlin, OR. Open to listeners and pickers alike. All levels encouraged. Refreshments. Donations kindly accepted. Sponsored by the OBA - Roseburg Chapter. Ample paved parking in back. Handicapped parking accessible. INFO: Lizzie at 541-679-0553
Find out more »Strings in Sisters Jam
We call our group “Strings In Sisters” and have been meeting here since August 2016. We normally meet on the third Sunday of each month from 1:30 -3:30 p.m. at the Sisters Library. (As you enter Sisters, turn right on Locust St – just past the elementary school and across from The Pump House service station and Hop & Brew. Turn left on E Cascade – the first left, right on Cedar.) Our main focus is on bluegrass, folk, and…
Find out more »Jon Cooper Bluegrass Jam
An open bluegrass and old time country jam is held at La Sierra Mexican Grill in Dundee Oregon on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. This jam is dedicated to the memory of Jon Cooper who kicked it off many years ago, but passed on himself in 2015. The pickers average intermediate in skill level, but the jam is open and encouraging to all skill levels. Please contact Steve Edward (stephene47@frontier.com, ph: 503-664-6351), Ron Taylor (ron@taylorpaintingof portland.com) ,…
Find out more »Whiskey Deaf plays Bluegrass Wednesday at the Gastro Mania Vault
The Bluegrass Wednesday series continues on September 18 with Whiskey Deaf at the Gastro Mania Vault. Annie Staninec has been playing fiddle since the age of four, and can rattle your teeth with a bluegrass breakdown, tug at your soul on a lonesome ballad, or kick you out of your seat with a cajun two-step. She’s toured the world and recorded with renowned artists such as Kathy Kallick, Laurie Lewis, Peter Rowan, John Reischman, David Grisman, Darol Anger, Mary Gauthier,…
Find out more »The John Montgomery Band plays Bluegrass Wednesday!
The Bluegrass Wednesday series continues at the Gastro Mania Vault. This week features the John Montgomery Band. The John Montgomery Band is a bluegrass band based in Portland, Oregon. The band is known for its authentic traditional vocal presentation of the genre and includes some of the best instrumentalists in the area. While the band reaches into the past to call on the pioneers of the style, it’s not unusual to hear a modern influence in the arrangements of bluegrass…
Find out more »October 2019
It’s Fiddle Night at the Gastro Mania Vault!
Bluegrass Wednesday will feature Fiddle Night! on October 2. This time around we've got Luke Price, James Mason and Ben Blechman! Come on by for some great music!
Find out more »Shook Twins w/AC Sapphire
Celebrating the full moon on Sunday, October 13th Visuals by Jon Timm Complimentary readings by Roxy Jones Tarot in Kinsman Hall prior to event. (Tips are encouraged.) TOC welcomes a night of intention setting, sound healing, and community. ----- “A moving testament to our life and times, Shook Twins’ emotive ‘Some Good Lives’ resonates with warm energy and raw humanity" - Atwood Magazine "Some Good Lives is as affirming as it is magical." - Popmatters "The Shook Twins tell it…
Find out more »March 2020
Bluegrass Jam in McMinnville
Informal bluegrass jam every Tuesday night from 7-9:30ish. All levels are welcome.
Find out more »August 2020
Winlock Pickersfest
The festival includes instructional workshops, open mics and plenty of pickin’ and grinnin’ and organized kids activities! Check out the website www.winlockpickersfest.com to see details about the live bands, the workshop schedule, camping details, ticket info, links and more.
Find out more »December 2020
The O’Neill Pub Jam
Formerly Turn Key Bluegrass Jam. Open to all ages and levels with beginner-friendly core of intermediate players, good vibes, good food, full bar. Every Sunday, 2-5 p.m.
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