Whiskey Deaf Bluegrass Band at Portland Folk Society Westside Concerts

Whiskey Deaf plays a lively mix of lesser known traditional bluegrass, old-time and early country tunes, and brings together a unique blend of styles and talents. They are all seasoned professionals, but most importantly they share a genuine joy playing this music with one another, and it comes through in every performance.

Center stage is Annie Staninec, a uniquely gifted fiddle player that brings driving rhythm, musicality and joyful exuberance to every performance. She has performed in over 20 countries with artists spanning from Peter Rowan to Rod Stewart, and is on countless recordings in a variety of musical styles. Annie has been receiving musical recognition and awards since a young age, and her fiddling is 100% guaranteed to put a smile on your face!

Annie will be joined by her musical partner John Kael on banjo, a multi-instrumentalist and award-winning songwriter. Playing guitar is powerhouse singer and Oregon native Jered Widman, and on mandolin Jeff Smith, a founding member and contributing songwriter for the renowned Sam Hill bluegrass band, and on bass will be Patrick Lind. Each of these musicians has decades of experience performing, touring and teaching, and together they create a unique and driving sound, strongly rooted in traditional bluegrass and early country.

All concerts start at 7:30 PM. Doors to seating open at 7:00 PM.

General Admission: $21 online, $24 door
PFS Members: $18 online, $21 door
Ages 12-18: $10 online, $12 door
Under 12: Free