July 2019
HONEYSUCKLE W/ BART BUDWIG, VACILANDO (Opening)
“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.” –…
Find out more »the Filthy Skillets play Bluegrass Wednesday at the Gastro Mania Vault!
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…
Find out more »String Summit
This year’s Northwest String Summit will take place at Horning’s Hideout in North Plains, Oregon July 18 – 21. Organizers of the 18th annual “Strummit” finalized the 2019 lineup. Galactic featuring Erica Falls, Ayla Nereo, supergroup Hawktail featuring Brittany Haas, Paul Kowart, Jordan Tice and Dominick Leslie are among the additions revealed as part of the final lineup. NWSS recently announced Dark Star Orchestra will play a set dubbed “In The Spirit Of 8/27/72” honoring the Grateful Dead’s August 27,…
Find out more »Fern Hill Bluegrass Band at The Muddy Rudder
FERN HILL AT The Muddy Rudder Public House 8105 SE 7th Ave Portland Oregon 97202 July 18TH 8:00 - 10:30 PLAYING TRADITIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT US: FERNHILLBLUEGRASS@LIVE.COM VISIT OUR WEB SITE WWW.FERNHILLBLUEGRASS.COM BLUEGRASS MUSIC
Find out more »Darrington Blue Grass Festival
The Pacific Northwest's oldest running bluegrass festival. The Darrington Bluegrass Festival started in 1977 and is going strong, drawing over 7,000 people each year. The Darrington Bluegrass Music Park sits at the foot of Whitehorse Mountain in the North Cascade Mountains just three miles form the small town of Darrington, WA
Find out more »Pickin’ on Mitchell – Mitchell, OR
One day, four bands: Keening Foxhounds Buffalo Kin Leon Whistler Greasewood Blarney The event will take place on the Outside Stage at Tiger Town Brewing in Mitchell, OR. The bands perform from 4 to 8 pm followed by an open jam session from 8 pm till ?? $5.00 donation at door
Find out more »JT and Rowdy Mountain play Bluegrass Wednesday at the Gastro Mania Vault
Like the best gumbos, each ingredient pops with flavor, the notes hand-pressed with raw emotion and garnished with intentional love. Whether performing a classic Stanley Brothers number such as “Highway of Regret” or their own “We Ain’t Even Friends”, Rowdy Mountain makes real music and it really moves. At its core, Rowdy Mountain is Papa Paul Baczuk, a well traveled West Virginian and marine corps veteran, rooted in that mountain groove and high lonesome vocalizing. Ask nicely and you might…
Find out more »Gorgegrass
GorgeGrass 2019 July 25th – 28th GorgeGrass, held in beautiful Stevenson Washington, features incredible bands, workshops, electric and dry camping, and much more.
Find out more »The Horsenecks play Bluegrass Wednesday at Gastro Mania!
Bluegrass Wednesday on July 31 will feature the Horsenecks! With roots in Portland Oregon and Liverpool England, The Horsenecks play hard-hitting and heartfelt Old Time and classic Bluegrass music. The members formed a strong musical bond after meeting at a festival in 2012 and have been performing and touring together ever since. With driving old time fiddle, three finger banjo, and classic harmony singing, they bring the music to life with a high-energy performance that has made them a well-loved…
Find out more »NEFESH MOUNTAIN
The critically acclaimed progressive string band Nefesh Mountain ingeniously blends Bluegrass and Old-Time musical stylings with cultural influences from their own Jewish heritage, reimagining a world of American roots music that is all their own. Leaders and husband and wife team Eric Lindberg and Doni Zasloff are at the heart of the band, pioneering this new genre alongside band members Alan Grubner, Dave Goldenberg, and Max Johnson. Their music, called “Highly eclectic” by Rolling Stone, and “Crisp, refined, timeless Bluegrass”…
Find out more »August 2019
Sam Hill plays bluegrass music
Sam Hill are excited to again bring their traditional style bluegrass music to the Muddy Rudder (located at 8105 SE 7th Ave, Portland, OR 97202 - in the Sellwood neighborhood)....with Jeff Smith on mandolin, Doug Sammons on guitar, Peter Schwimmer on banjo, Amy Hakanson on fiddle, and Chuck Davidshofer on bass. Come out for beer, cocktails, pizza, salads, sandwiches, and live bluegrass music. You need to be at least 21 years old to attend the show (minors are allowed until…
Find out more »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 »Train River at Mississippi Pizza
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…
Find out more »Mountain Honey plays Bluegrass Wednesday at the Gastro Mania Vault
Bluegrass Wednesday on August 7 features 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. This all ages show starts at 7pm. Cover $7
Find out more »Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival- Medical Lake, Wa.
About the Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival Nestled in the pines on the shores of Medical Lake, Washington, the Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival is quite possibly the best summertime bluegrass experience in the Northwest. With it's pristine location, warm Eastern Washington summer weather, stellar lineup of world-class and regional bands, and bargain-basement price, it's no wonder folks all over the Northwest Bluegrass scene are buzzing about us. Since its inception in 2002, Blue Waters has brought some of the biggest names…
Find out more »Mt. St.Helen’s Bluegrass Festival
Mount Saint Helens Bluegrass Festival August 9 - 11, 2019 Toledo High School TShow Promoter: The Washington Bluegrass Association Show Dir.: General Cothren Show Dir. Ph.: Join to Days/Hours Open: Fri 4pm‑10pm, Sat 9am‑10pm, Sun 9am‑2pm Admission: $20 - $35 ... Join to read more At the Toledo High School where a little bit of bluegrass heaven happens. It's time for pickin' and grinnin' until you finally have to get some rest to get started again. Open Mic Friday, Band…
Find out more »Slipshod plays bluegrass Wednesday at the Gastro Mania Vault at 7pm
This week Bluegrass Wednesday will feature Slipshod. Slipshod is Matt Snook (dobro and banjo) and Steve Blanchard (guitar and mandolin). They met a number of years ago as part of the Northwest Bluegrass community and became fast friends and picking partners. They have similar musical styles, yet they draw on many different influences like Gordon Lightfoot, Norman Blake, Simon and Garfunkel, and Tim O'Brien, to name a few. Slipshod formed in 2012. These musicians enjoy entertaining audiences with both their…
Find out more »Big Dickens at Strum PDX!
Big Dickens will be playing at Strum PDX on Thursday, August 15 at 7pm. Linda Leavitt, Steve Reischman, Dee Johnson, Kevin Healy, Ellie Hakansson and Kevin Johnson make up this band. You'll hear classic country and traditional bluegrass from this bunch! The show starts at 7pm so don't be late!
Find out more »Bannock County Bluegrass Festival
This is a three day Bluegrass Music Festival, featuring 8 fantastic Bluegrass bands. We have headlining our festival, The Dave Adkins Band from Kentucky. Asso featuring Lockwood, The Red Desert Ramblers, The Wild Coyotes, Dry Buck, Panhandle Polecats, Fiddle Express 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
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 »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 »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 »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
OBA Audubon Jam
Newcomer friendly!
Find out more »House concert – Greg Blake Band
Greg Blake and his band, featuring local favorite Ellie Hakanson, are playing a backyard bluegrass house concert in Lake Oswego. Join us for open jamming noon-2pm; band starts at 2pm. We provide light food and drink. Bring a blanket or low chair for a fun afternoon. Please contact Kerryg21@gmail.com or 503-519-6386 to RSVP or for more information.
Find out more »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 »Vancouver Acoustic Bluegrass Jam
Intermediate level and above. Every other Tuesday 6:30 - 9:00 pm at Trap Door Brewing, 2315 Main St., Vancouver, WA.
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 »Rambling Bluegrass Jam (Beaverton)
Intermediate bluegrass jam session in banquet room. Celebrating our 15th year at this location (2017).
Find out more »Farm to Table at Midway Farms
First ever dinner event open to the public at Midway Farms. Have you ever wanted to join in on the fun? Spend an evening after hours on the farm. Castor of Corvallis will be serving fresh food from the farm while you enjoy the sunset. Listen to live Bluegrass music by Jam Wagon and drink cocktails made with fruit flavors of the farm. This Tuesday eve 5:30pm Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/farm-to-table-summer-dinner-tickets-68913966529
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 »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 »Courtyard Bluegrass Jam
Open, all level jam, every Thursday from 4:00 -6:00 PM at The White Eagle.
Find out more »Newport American Legion Bluegrass Jam
This is a traditional bluegrass and old country music jam that is held on the second Saturday of each month upstairs at the American Legion Hall in Newport, Oregon. There are stairs and an elevator. If you play a traditional bluegrass instrument, please feel free to join us ! We do not encourage drums, accordions, etc. We are capable pickers and singers, but you do not need to be a hot picker to be welcome !
Find out more »Bluegrass at Multnomah Grange 71
Great family show at our historic grange. 1st show of the season we welcome Ash Creek back to open the show and Sunny south with a jam before the show
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 »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.
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