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 »Dobro Class Artichoke Music
Basic Dobro© Soloing class is designed to teach students to play the Resonator guitar, played lap style, and improve soloing skills. This is the perfect class if you are ready to advance your Dobro playing. We will learn melody playing and improvising. We will start with simple familiar songs, concentrating on clear melody lines and good technique. We will explore scales and apply the scales to improvisation in every class. Get your Dobro out and make the musical progress you have always…
Find out more »OBA Audubon Jam
Note: the February, 2020 Audubon jam will be held on the second Sunday in February (not the usual first Sunday of the month) Newcomer friendly!
Find out more »An Evening with Lucy Kaplansky
“The imagery and emotion of Lucy Kaplansky’s original lyrics combine with the power and texture of her sumptuous voice to create an illuminating evening of songs that work their way deep into the heart. Fusing alternative country, roots rock, and folk music with rare style and intelligence — not to mention a truly charming stage presence — Lucy presents her thoughtful songs about the human condition with warmth and power.”— Freight & Salvage
Find out more »Karen McCracken and Richard Melling at the Hostel Cafe
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, banjo tunes and obscure and familiar old time, country and bluegrass songs. No cover, donation.
Find out more »Spaghetti Feed and a night of Live Bluegrass
The Adna grange is having a fundraiser to help with the repairs to the historic Centralia, Wa. Steam Engine #15. This is a great project for the entire Oregon and Washington Bluegrass community to rally behind. With our help, they will be closer to having this 1916 Baldwin locomotive up and running. It is a big part of the Centralia/Chehalis Railroad Museum and community. Show them the love, join us for a fun night.
Find out more »Salsa and More with Son de Cuba
The lively dance sounds of Cuban music will be performed by Son de Cuba on the Experience Music Series on the PCC Rock Creek Campus. The public is welcome, and there will be a question and answer session with the performers after the concert. The concert will be held in building 3. Parking is $2 (permits available at machines). Son de Cuba is a quartet created by musicians from Cuba and the United States. They play many genres such as…
Find out more »I Draw Slow
I Draw Slow hits #1 on the Irish Independent Charts with their new release Turn Your Face to the Sun! Dublin, Ireland’s I Draw Slow has already won the adoration of fans in their home country and North America by combining American folk and Irish storytelling traditions with close-harmony vocals, intriguing instrumentation and compelling subject matter. And on their debut with Compass Records, Turn Your Face to the Sun, released April 21, 2017, the band adds even more depth to…
Find out more »North Country
Based out of Washington state, North Country is one of the premier bluegrass bands from the northwest. The lineup consists of Zach Top on lead vocals and mandolin, Norm Olsen on lead vocals and guitar, Michael Kilby on fiddle, dobro, and harmony vocals, Kent Powell on bass and harmony vocals, and Will McSeveney on Banjo. Raymond is 50 north of Astoria on Hwy 101.
Find out more »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 »March 2020
OBA Audubon Jam
Newcomer friendly!
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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »Bluegrass at Multnomah Grange 71 – March 14, 2020 Event is CANCELLED
Multnomah Grange 71 is cancelling the March 14, 2020 Bluegrass at the Grange event in cooperation with public health authorities' advice on social distancing to help slow the spread of the Covid19 virus. The bands will be asked to come back for a concert at a later date.
Find out more »Taborgrass Bluegrass Classes & Jams – MARCH 14, 2020 CLASSES ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
TABORGRASS CLASS & JAM CANCELLED FOR MARCH 14, 2020 AND UPCOMING CLASSES ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO CONCERN ABOUT COVID-19. Keep checking in for information about future classes. 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…
Find out more »Portland Bluegrass Sunday Jam – March 15, 2020 jam IS CANCELLED
THE MARCH 15, 2020 PORTLAND SUNDAY BLUEGRASS JAM IS CANCELLED DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT COVID-19. Please check this calendar for information about upcoming jams. 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.
Find out more »Mountain Honey at Landmark Saloon with Ellie Hakanson – CANCELLED
The March 16th show at Landmark Saloon has been cancelled.
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 – March 21, 2020 BUTTEVILLE STORE PERFORMANCE IS CANCELLED
CANCELLED DUE TO THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK
Find out more »*Cancelled* Bluegrass Special presents Missy Raines
The Bluegrass Special and the Oregon Bluegrass Association regretfully announce that we have cancelled the final concert of our 2019-2020 series. We found the potential risk to our audience and to the artists in this period of uncertainty with regard to the novel coronavirus to be unacceptable. We are grateful to all who have supported our series this year and promise to honor our commitment to bringing you high-quality, intimate bluegrass concerts in the future.
Find out more »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 »Portland Bluegrass Sunday Jam – Cancelled March 22, 2020 through April 26, 2020
CANCELLED MARCH 22 - APRIL 26, 2020 - DUE TO CORONAVIRUS 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 »April 2020
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 »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
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
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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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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 »May 2020
Portland Bluegrass Sunday Jam – CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19
Cancelled until further notice due to Covid-19
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 »Courtyard Bluegrass Jam
Open, all level jam, every Thursday from 4:00 -6:00 PM at The White Eagle.
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 »Jon Cooper Bluegrass Jam – CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19
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 »Rock Creek Bluegrass Jam – POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19
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 – POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19
Intermediate-level jam!
Find out more »The Paperboys with special guests
After 25 years of music, the beloved Canadian folk band that got their start in the 90's returns to Portland for an intimate rollicking show at The Old Church.
Find out more »June 2020
Bluegrass & Old-Time Gospel Hour Live Streamed – Whiskey Deaf Duet
We're gonna try a little live-streamed show at https://www.facebook.com/whiskeydeaf/ , doing our own brand of early country and bluegrass gospel tunes. If there's interest, might could do every Sunday. You don't need Facebook to watch, but if you do have Facebook and come by, please drop a comment or two so we can say hi.
Find out more »Watch BET Awards 2020 Livestream Online For Free
The 20th anniversary edition of Black Entertainment Awards known as the “BET Awards” virtual event is set to Air on BET & CBS on Sunday, June 28 From 8pm ET. We have covered everything you need to know about BET Awards 2020 Virtual Event. Watch Live at: https://bit.ly/3egV7Ob-awards-show The 2020 BET Awards will air June 28 as planned, but it will come together virtually. The show will be produced “using an array of innovative techniques and artist-generated content, promising an…
Find out more »Bluegrass & Old-Time Gospel Hour Live Streamed – Whiskey Deaf Duet
We’re gonna try a little live-streamed show at https://www.facebook.com/whiskeydeaf/ , doing our own brand of early country and bluegrass gospel tunes. If there’s interest, might could do every Sunday. You don’t need Facebook to watch, but if you do have Facebook and come by, please drop a comment or two so we can say hi.
Find out more »October 2020
Corral Creek at Social Goods in Newberg
Corral Creek plays 5:30-8:30 Friday Oct.2, 2020
Find out more »Tom Nechville & Linda Leavitt at The Dig In Diner Harvest Market, Fossil, Oregon
Tom Nechville and Linda Leavitt will bring the bluegrass and country duets to The Dig In Diner & Spirits’s Harvest Market, Saturday, October 24th, 3-5 PM, in beautiful downtown Fossil, Oregon. 415 First Street, Fossil, Oregon.
Find out more »March 2021
Springgrass
Our favorite regional Winter-time bluegrass festival isn’t happening this year, so we’re throwing our own via Zoom! Springgrass is donation based, with 100% of donations going to instructors and performers. Springgrass will feature a full day of workshops on two zoom stages, each hosting festival-style workshops all day, followed by a concert. Each stage takes place in a different zoom meeting, which you can access from https://springgrassfest.com/ More details will show up on the web site as we get closer…
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