Oldtime Indie Folk duo, Paper Wings (featuring Wilhelmina Frankzerdaand Emily Mann) is performing at Abbie Weisenbloom's House on their northwest tour to celebrate the release of their second album, "Clementine". Learn more about Paper Wings at paperwingsmusic.com 7:30 PM Performance / 6:30 Potluck Where :: Inner SE Portland. RSVP to abbiew@froggie.com for directions and to reserve! Cost :: Suggested donation $20 or what you can. All proceeds go to the artists!

The Experience Music Series is thrilled to present two of Portland’s most iconic jazz musicians, George Colligan and Randy Porter. Every performance of this duo is a highlight of the Portland music year.   George Colligan is a New York-based pianist, organist, drummer, trumpeter, teacher and bandleader who is one of the most original and compelling jazz artists of his generation. Colligan has released 24 of his own recordings and is highly in demand as a sideman, having worked with…

The series of “Bluegrass Wednesday’s” continues May 22 with Whiskey Deaf at the Gastro Mania Annex in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 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…

Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues May 29 with Julie and the WayVes at the Annex of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Julie & The WayVes is a 5-piece, progressive bluegrass band, based out of Portland, Oregon.  Centered around the songwriting of Julie Schmidt, a confluence of hard-driving bluegrass and masterful composition and arrangement sensibilities delivers a sound that is both powerful and elegant. Timeless tones within a modern, artful structure, that incorporates genre-bending subtleties without sacrificing what their instrumentation suggests they…

Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues June 5 with Whistlin' Rufus at the Annex of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. The Whistlin' Rufus musicians bring a lot of experience to the stage and have roots in Classical, Irish, Folk, Bluegrass, Rock and Roll and Jazz music. When you stir it all together combining their exciting knack for arrangements, their three and four part vocal harmonies, original ballads and toe tapping fiddle tunes, well, you end up with Whistlin' Rufus. The band has…

The John Montgomery Band will play a special "Bluegrass Tuesday" at Gastro Mania. John's band will include himself, Seth Wiggins, Kaden Hurst, Linda Leavitt and Delores Johnson. This group of talented musicians will be featured on a special Tuesday night bluegrass show. This all ages show starts at 7pm. There's a $5 cover charge and it'll be worth every penny! Come join us for a night a good music!

Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues 12 with Mike Compton at the Annex of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $20 cover. This show is limited to 65. To reserve seats call Kevin Johnson at 503-715-6157 or email at bootinz1@comcast.net Mandolin Magazine calls him a player with "a worldwide reputation as one of the modern masters of bluegrass mandolin...one of the most recognizable and respected mandolin voices anywhere". He's Mike Compton--Grammy and IBMA award-winning recording artist; solo, duo and band performer; and as passionate a…

Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues June 19 with JT and Rowdy Mountain at the Vault of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Known for his smooth, clear voice and authentic phrasing, Jonathan “JT” Trawick continues a rich tradition of singing and storytelling from deep within the Ozark hills. Gracing stages all across the United States, JT has won twice as many Grammys as Leonardo DiCaprio himself. He has been mentioned on the front page of the L.A. Times, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and…

The Day Brothers will delight your heart, soul and mind with their winsome gospel presentation that will be a blend of traditional bluegrass gospel, southern gospel and some original tunes as well.  This concert will be family friendly, and admission is free, but an offering will be taken for the band.  Daniel Day is from Oklahoma, John Day lives in Longbranch, Washington, and David Day hails from Portland, Oregon.  Guest musicians will be Reed Stutz and Seth Wiggins.

The Day Brothers bring amazing harmonies and deliver them with heartfelt energy and soul.  They draw from the rich traditions of gospel bluegrass, southern gospel and traditional gospel songs and weave them together for a great concert.  This venue is often the host of southern gospel bands traveling through our area, and they are excited to host this bluegrass gospel concert.  The Day Brothers consist of David from Portland, Daniel from Oklahoma and John from Washington.  They are joined on…

The Day Brothers will bring an exciting evening of bluegrass music to their only concert on Portland's west side in their 2019 Summer NW tour - Newberg Music Center is hosting this dynamic trio that will also feature Reed Stutz and Josie Toney who are attending Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA.  This music will sing songs rooted in traditional bluegrass, but will also include some original songs.  The 3 brothers consist of David from Portland, Daniel from Vinita,…

The Day Brothers, consisting of David from Portland, Daniel from Oklahoma and John from Washington will be sharing their heart and soul in a gospel concert that derives inspiration from traditional bluegrass gospel, southern gospel, and original tunes written by the brothers.  We are passionate about our music, and love to offer gospel concerts for the community.  Admission is free, and all are welcome!  An offering will be taken to help support the band.

Bluegrass Wednesday on June 26 will feature 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. Leif and aileen will be followed by Big Dickens on this…

The series of bluegrass and related music continues on Wednesday, July 3 at Gastro Mania with Never Come Down! Built on bluegrass instrumentation, Never Come Down's sound is a blend of country, folk and soulful Americana. Fronted by singer-songwriters Joe Suskind and Crystal Lariza, the seven piece released their debut self-titled album last September. Since then they have performed throughout the northwest and recently returned from Reykjavik, playing  the opening event for  Iceland Airwaves, Iceland’s premier music festival. This all…

Train River, a collective of accomplished Portland-area bluegrass musicians led by guitarist/mandolinist Jeffree White (Hot Club of Hawthorne), plays 1st Fridays in summer at Mississippi Pizza Pub! The show is all-ages, and there is no cover, but these hardworking pickers sure hope to earn your tips! The lineup varies, so check the individual event pages on Facebook for updates. The band usually performs as a quintet. Train River is always looking for interested talent, so get in touch! For more…

Bluegrass Wednesday's continues on Wednesday, July 10 with Mountain Honey! Mountain Honey features Linda Leavitt (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Dee Johnson (vocals, bass), Greg Stone (vocals, guitar) and Mike Stahlman (vocals, banjo). Sweet and golden acoustic music inspired by traditional bluegrass, with driving banjo and high lonesome harmonies is what Mountain Honey offers. The show starts at 7pm and there's a $7 cover.

“So many contemporary bluegrass and folk outfits that get big have a cloying sweetness to them, or a cynical predisposition towards a radio-friendly pop sensibility. Not so with Honeysuckle. Their sound is unpretentious and unabashed, as if each song is meant for one set of ears only. They don’t shy away from moments that are as technical as they are mesmerizing, and here their musicianship really shines through. Trampled By Turtles is about to be stomped by a flower y’all.” –…

Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues July 17 with the Filthy Skillets at the Gastro Mania Vault in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. The Filthy Skillets will show you a good time. This 5 piece Portland based bluegrass band is deeply rooted in traditional Bluegrass but draws from a wide variety of music styles. They'll play you some bluegrass standards, some originals, and some fun covers. Come see what they are all about. You will leave feeling good.   The Annex @ Gastro Mania…