February 2020
Mountain Honey at the Landmark Saloon
Join Mountain Honey every 4th Monday at the Landmark Saloon, 8:00-11:00. Bluegrass music and some classic tear in your beer songs.
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 »Beaverton Jam
Intermediate-level jam!
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 »Taborgrass Bluegrass Classes & Jams
Taborgrass Bluegrass Classes & Jams. Every Saturday, October 5th - April 25th, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Learn to play & sing bluegrass repertoire and play bluegrass music with friends. Knowledge of basic chords required. All bluegrass instruments. Admission $15. Drop-ins welcome. No registration required. Located at Waverly UCC, 3300 SE Woodward St., Portland, 97202. For more information, visit taborgrass.com and find us on Instagram & Facebook.
Find out more »March 2020
Dobro Class Artichoke Music
This second class in the series includes more complex approaches to the Dobro. Harmonized playing (double stops) will be explored. Every week we will take an insightful look into the teachings of Stacy Phillips via his book. The student will study more scale concepts and apply the scales to improvisation in every class. Get your Dobro out and make the musical progress you have always wanted. This class will help you succeed.
Find out more »OBA Audubon Jam
Newcomer friendly!
Find out more »Klamath Falls Bluegrass Jam
An on-going bluegrass jam held the First Sunday of the month, at Mia's & Pia's Pizzeria and Brewhouse, 3545 Summers Lane, Klamath Falls. We have a fun time, a dedicated audience, and encourage all who attend. Hosted by Ben and Fran Coker, all musician levels are welcome, but we're not afraid to play the speedy songs either. Come join us if you're in the area.
Find out more »Portland Bluegrass Sunday Jam
Every Sunday from 2 to 5 pm, beginning May 26, 2019. This is an ongoing jam. Open to all ages and levels acoustic only. The Ladd Taphouse has a full menu, over 40 taps, and full bar. NOTE: The jam is cancelled on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 due to the Super Bowl
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 »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 »First Friday Open Mic at Taborgrass
Taborgrass First Friday Open Mic Night, October 4th - April 3rd. Pizza & Jam at 6:30 PM, performances at 7:00 PM. Sign up in advance with Linda Leavitt (lleavitt@comcast.net) or sign up at the door. Suggested donation $10. Old-time, bluegrass, country, story-telling...everyone is welcome! Waverly UCC, 3300 SE Woodward St., Portland, 97202.
Find out more »Fire & Stone at LaurelThirst Pub
Join Fire & Stone 12-2pm the first Saturday of each month for live nontraditional bluegrass and brunch at the legendary Laurelthirst Pub! The food is delicious, the setting is historic, and the music is festive. All ages are welcome. No charge. We hope to see you there!
Find out more »Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Vancouver Master Chorale, directed by Jana Hart and accompanied by Laurie Chinn, is thrilled to partner once more with Misty Mamas, southwest Washington’s premiere bluegrass band, for two performances of gospel, bluegrass, and American folk songs. They will offer stellar arrangements of popular hand-clapping, foot-stomping favorites — Misty Mamas will raise the roof with their spirited performance. Darcy Schmitt, popular local blues and jazz vocalist and music teacher at Battle Ground High School, will be our guest vocalist. In addition, we are…
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 »Bluegrass at Multnomah Grange 71
Our second Saturday shows continue with a new duet and a well known bluegrass band. Sunfish duo with Dan and Sarah Fish are a special treat featuring wonderful harmonies and old songs. Sam Hill returns bringing their own style of bluegrass with some of the northhwest's finest musicians with their own sound. A family show with all invited to the jam at 5:30
Find out more »Third Sunday Sutherlin Jam
Third Sunday Jam from 1 – 5 p.m at the Sutherlin Senior Center (202 East Central Ave., Sutherlin. Come to the THIRD SUNDAY Bluegrass Jam - 1 PM till 5 PM. You'll know you are there when you hear the music! Open to listeners and pickers alike. All levels encouraged. Refreshments - Donations kindly accepted. Sponsored by the Oregon Bluegrass Association - Roseburg Chapter. DIRECTIONS TO SUTHERLIN SENIOR CENTER (202 E. Central Ave., Sutherlin, OR. 97479). Take Exit 136 off…
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 »55th Annual Oregon State Open Fiddle Contest
This long-running fiddle contest held March 21 at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon is open to fiddlers from all states and countries and all skill levels. There are several different age categories and each "round" consists of a hoedown (square dance type tune), a waltz (in 3/4 time), and a tune of the fiddlers choice which is not a hoedown or a waltz ( rag, polka, jig, schottische, etc.) Come and enjoy fiddling with excellent accompanists, be a volunteer,…
Find out more »Rogue Bluegrass Band
At the Butteville Store, band plays from 7-9pm, dinner at 6, reservation required for dinner. (503) 678-1605 for details and reservations. www.butteville.org/butteville_store www.roguebluegrassband.com
Find out more »Bluegrass Special: OBA Presents Missy Raines
From her tenure playing with the Claire Lynch Band, Eddie Adcock, Josh Graves, Jim Hurst, Kenny Baker and Jesse McReynolds, to her seven International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year awards, Missy Raines has proven herself without doubt as an iconic bluegrass instrumentalist. In 1998, Raines became the first woman to win IBMA's Bass Player of the Year award and she went on to win the title repeatedly for the next several years. Her recording "Swept Away", which…
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 »Bluegrass Jam in McMinnville
Informal bluegrass jam every Tuesday night from 7-9:30ish. All levels are welcome.
Find out more »April 2020
Oregon Bluegrass Association Annual Meeting
Come and be part of the most exciting group of folks since the invention of annual meetings. It's like a party or kayak trip, just different. We'll have food, beverages, jamming, an auction and prizes! Sunday, April 5, 2020 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR
Find out more »VÄSEN
Presented by the Alberta Rose Theatre | All Ages | Bar w/ID | All sales are final. $35 adv / $40 dos Wintergrass favorites return to the Northwest and Portland! This Swedish acoustic trio pushes the envelope of traditional music with their unique style and combined powers of playing. They have collaborated with Mike Marshall and Darol Anger, written a tune recorded by Chris Thile and the Punch Brothers, composed music played by the Irish group, Dervish, and earned the…
Find out more »Bluegrass at Multnomah Grange 71
Multnomah Grange 71 brings Taborgrass to our stage. musicians associated with the classes and open mic nights of the Taborgrass program present an evening of variety, the best singers and musicians are invited to share their talents. Greg Stone brings talented folks young and old together as they become involved in music and the bluegrass community. all are invited to a jam in the lobby at 5:30 Great family fun
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Chely Wright
Chely Wright rose to fame as a commercial country singer in the 90’s, and has since released eight studio albums and charted more than 15 singles on the Billboard charts. The Academy of Country Music named Wright "Top New Female Vocalist of 1995." Her first hit came in 1997 with “Shut Up and Drive” followed two years later by her first number one single, “Single White Female,” and in 2005 "The Bumper of My S.U.V.” In 2010, Chely Wright released…
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Weiser Bluegrass Music Camp
Weiser Bluegrass Music Camp (for guitar, fiddle, mandolin and beg. dobro ) Location: Weiser, Idaho Address: 2235 Paddock Avenue, Weiser, ID 83672 Date: April 30 to May 3, 2020 Cost: Yes - $325 (includes meals) Website: https://weiserbanjo.weebly.com/music-camp.html Email: rjgobel@gmail.com Phone: 208-869-0952 Contact: Joe Gobel Description: Intensive 4-day Bluegrass Music Camp (for either guitar, fiddle, mandolin or dobro) in an intimate setting at the National Old Time Fiddlers’ Contest and Festival site in Weiser, Idaho with instruction, jams and concerts, and more. In 2020 instructors will be internationally known…
Find out more »May 2020
Weiser Banjo Camp
Weiser Banjo Camp Location: Weiser, Idaho Address: 2235 Paddock Avenue, Weiser, ID 83672 Date: May 14-17, 2020 Cost: Yes - $325 (includes meals) Website: https://weiserbanjo.weebly.com/banjo-camp.html Email: weiserbanjocamp@gmail.com Phone: 208-890-5529 Contact: Mark McDonagh Description: Intensive 4-day Banjo Camp in an intimate setting at the National Old Time Fiddlers' Contest and Festival site in Weiser, Idaho with classes, jams, concerts, and more. Instructors will be internationally known Greg Cahill, Bill Evans, David Miles Keenan, and Jason Homey. Greg Boyd is expected to add special sessions. LODGING ON SITE: Reservations and payment…
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 »June 2020
July 2020
the Rogue Bluegrass Band
Returning to the Butteville Store for another great night of music and great food
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 »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.
Find out more »the Rogue Bluegrass Band
The band returns to this great farmers market, “no smoking, no dogs, no smoking dogs” ;)
Find out more »September 2020
October 2020
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.
Find out more »December 2021
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
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