October 2019
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 »Sam Hill at Trexler Farm
Sam Hill, one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier bluegrass acts from about 1993 until their breakup in 2005, reunited last year with a stellar cast of players and is back out on the scene playing their brand of bluegrass music. Sam Hill are excited to bring their traditional style bluegrass music to the Trexler Farm audience. The group features original members Jeff Smith on mandolin and Doug Sammons on guitar, with Peter Schwimmer on banjo, Amy Hakanson on fiddle, and…
Find out more »Sam Hill plays Bluegrass Wednesday
Portland based Sam Hill was a perennial favorite amongst bluegrass music fans here in the Pacific Northwest for about a dozen years until their breakup at the beginning of 2005. Three critically acclaimed CD’s chock full of impressive, traditional sounding original songs, as well as exciting stage shows, had helped boost the group’s popularity and brought them to many of the West Coast’s major festivals. Sam Hill also performed across the United States, touring New England, making an appearance at…
Find out more »Final Bluegrass Wednesday Show features Leif and Aileen Halvorson!
Leif & Aileen play bluegrass inspired music featuring guitar, bass, and vocal harmonies. At times traditional, while usually way off the beaten path, their style incorporates a blend of everything they've ever heard. And while their instrumentation may be scarce, they aim to create a full and dynamic picture in their attempt to touch you with their sound.
Find out more »November 2019
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 »RADIM ZENKL House Concert
Mandolin Master Radim Zenkl Solo Concert in Independence OR limited seating, contact jfimhoff@msn.com for resewrvations
Find out more »Old time duets with Karen McCracken and Richard Melling
Karen McCracken and Richard Melling will be singing old time duets at the Hostel Cafe at 1810 NW Glisan, Portland 97209; food and brews available. Expect rich harmonies and banjo tunes as well as obscure and familiar old time, country and bluegrass songs. No cover, donation.
Find out more »Bluegrass Special: OBA Presents Mile Twelve
Although their sound is rooted in traditional bluegrass, Mile Twelve surveys a broader landscape. All five band members bring their own influences and observations into the music, resulting in a project that feels contemporary, thoughtfully crafted, and relevant. The Mile Twelve lineup offers five of the most promising young musicians in bluegrass: David Benedict (mandolin), Catherine ("BB") Bowness (banjo), Bronwyn Keith-Hynes (fiddle), Evan Murphy (guitar, lead vocals) and Nate Sabat (bass, lead vocals). Recipients of multiple IBMA Momentum Awards, the…
Find out more »Experience Music Series Presents Caleb Klauder and Reed Willms
“Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms stake a claim as two of the finest traditional musicians in America.” – NPR Radio Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms, members of the internationally acclaimed Foghorn Stringband, hold their own as a duo, performing classic country music in shows across Europe, Australia, and North America (including Portland’s Pickathon festival). With pure harmonies, lyrical mandolin and strong guitar, the duo performs original songs and tunes as well as their favorite old gems from traditional and country…
Find out more »Steve Smith and Tim May House Concert
Two amazing musicians, Steve Smith and Tim May, will be performing at a house concert in Northeast Portland at 7:30 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 16. They are both highly acclaimed on their instruments, great singers, talented songwriters and engaging performers. Recommended donation is $20. Contact Clairell2002@yahoo.com for reservations and details. Check out this video to get an idea of what these guys can do! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNnqvIcPtcU Thanks to the OBA for making these events possible!
Find out more »December 2019
Fern Hill bluegrass Band at the Fern Hill Grange #592
Fern Hill will be performing at the Fern Hill Grange Dec. 7th. An afternoon show starting at 3:00 -5:00 Raffles and concessions 72612 Fern Hill Rd. Rainier Or. 97048
Find out more »Fern Hill bluegrass Band at the Fern Hill Grange #592
Fern Hill will be performing at the Fern Hill Grange Dec. 7th. An afternoon show starting at 3:00 -5:00 Raffles and concessions 72612 Fern Hill Rd. Rainier Or. 97048
Find out more »January 2020
Bluegrass Special: OBA Presents The Sonny Hammond Memorial Gospel Show: Kathy Kallick Band, Cliff Perry and Laurel Bliss
Kathy Kallick Band Kathy Kallick's exceptional career includes winning a Grammy and two IBMA Awards, receiving a Lifetime Membership from the California Bluegrass Association, co-founding the internationally-acclaimed Good Ol' Persons, and collaborating with the country's top acoustic musicians. The Kathy Kallick Band - including Annie Staninec (fiddle), Greg Booth (dobro, banjo), Tom Bekeny (mandolin), and Cary Black (acoustic bass) - is based along the West coast, from the San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage, but their powerful mixture of original…
Find out more »February 2020
Bluegrass Special: OBA Presents Chris Jones & The Night Drivers
Chris Jones is a singer, a songwriter, a guitarist and, thanks to his role hosting SiriusXM's Bluegrass Junction, one of the most widely heard broadcasting voices in bluegrass music. His immediately recognizable voice and warm sense of humor have combined to make him one of the music's most distinctive personalities and one of its strongest artists. He and the band have recorded two critically acclaimed albums and generated five #1 songs on the bluegrass music charts. Altogether, Chris has had…
Find out more »March 2020
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 »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.
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