You may be surprised to know that the OBA doesn’t actually book a suite at the Hyatt for Wintergrass. We show OUR support for the festival by making a substantial donation to Acoustic Sound, the nonprofit that produces Wintergrass. They express their thanks by making a suite available to us
Author: Scott Candey
John Reischman and The Jaybirds – Nov 2nd
John Reischman and The JaybirdsSun, Nov 2, 2025 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM Multnomah Arts Center7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR Doors (and the Box Office) will open at 7 p.m. Last year’s evening with John Reischman and The Jaybirds at the Multnomah Arts Center was stellar! Please join us! Buy Tickets
OBA 2025 Festival Calendar
Check out the calendar for more information on some of these events and everything else happening in the area. Events – Oregon Bluegrass Association
Eagleview Pickout
Eagleview Bluegrass Family Reunion PickoutJuly 4-6, 20252pm Friday to 11am SundayEagleview Campground on the Umpqua River Bands, potlucks, jamming, Gospel show and more. More Info:Joe Ross 541-673-9759 or 541-670-9120rossjoe@hotmail.comFacebook: UmpquaValleyBluegrass
Volunteer Opportunities
The Oregon Bluegrass Association is looking for a few good volunteers. Membership ChairVolunteer CoordinatorBluegrass Express contributors If you are interested in helping out the OBA please send an email to volunteers@oregonbluegrass.org to learn more.
OBA Annual Members Meeting
Join us May 23-26, 2025 in the small ghost town of Shaniko, Oregon to pick some bluegrass music! There is plenty of free dry camping throughout town — or opt to stay at the Shaniko RV Park or Shaniko Hotel for more comfort. The historic buildings of Shaniko feel like
John Reischman and The Jaybirds
John Reischman and The JaybirdsSat Nov 2, 2024 7:00 PM – 9:30 PMMultnomah Arts Center7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219 Buy tickets
2024 Grant Recipients
The Oregon Bluegrass Association is pleased to announce the 2024 Steve Waller Grant recipients, Lillian Sawyer and Henry Strid. There were no applicants for the Candey Songwriting Grant this year. Lillian Sawyer is a fiddler, multi-instrumentalist, educator, and composer from Portland, Oregon. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Lillian
Idaho Bluegrass & Banjo Camp
Idaho Bluegrass & Banjo CampWeiser, Idaho – June 6th – 9th 2024 Classes in Banjo (3 Finger & Clawhammer), Bass, Harmony Singing, Songwriting, Mandolin, Guitar, FiddleBeginners Welcome. Band in residence – Missy Raines & Allegheny www.idahobluegrasscamp.org