Performances

Fine bluegrass matinee show for the whole family! ALL AGES WELCOME

Southern Oregon's friendliest acoustic sensation, Mountaintop Sound, creates a vibrant and uplifting musical experience. This eclectic group of musicians brings an unmistakable vocal harmony to the forefront, drawing inspiration from the lively spirit of Traditional Bluegrass, the heartfelt lyrics of Singer-Songwriters, and the relaxed, feel-good vibe of Jamgrass. Featuring founding

Fog Holler is a bluegrass band with an edge. What gives them that edge is a topic of hot debate. For some, it’s musicianship - these bluegrass cats shred. For others, it’s the songwriting, traditional in style but topical in substance. Sometimes, they undeniably snare people with the squad factor

The Jackstraw boys return for their “2nd and 4th Tuesdays” regular bluegrass happy hour!

Midshelf String Band takes the Tigard stage for a lively bluegrass show. With roots in bluegrass, folk, Celtic, honky-tonk and other Americana, there's never a dull moment. They bring danceable jam tunes, originals, acoustic folk rock, blues and bluegrass standards.

Free Range is a musical duo that's out to make sure its audiences enjoy every song. Drawing from bluegrass, country and folk traditions, they sing and play simple music that makes for great listening. In short, their music is user friendly.

Whiskey Deaf performs bluegrass, old-time and early country, mostly drawn from early pioneers in the music, and brings to the stage many years of professional experience and skill. Their shows are always spontaneous, entertaining, and joyous, and feature exciting instrumental work and a unique repertoire of interesting songs and tunes.

33 String Drive is a six-piece Bluegrass/Americana band from Southern Oregon that includes fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, Dobro and upright bass. The band was voted Best Bluegrass Band in the area by Sneak Preview magazine in 2024.

Stumptown String Band is a Portland-based band focusing on old-time, traditional and early bluegrass music featuring fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar and string bass. Thaey are all multi-instrumentalists with decades of experience, and can play private and public events, square dances and all manner of celebrations. Potluck, snacks 5:30 pm, show

Setting roots in the high and dry Central Oregon desert, Skillethead calls forth the best of bluegrass old and new. They ground themselves firmly in the bluegrass traditions of driving fiddle tunes, layered harmonies, and single mics, all the while weaving in inspiration and originality gleaned from genres far and

Tuesday String Band is honored to return for their THIRD year providing the musical entertainment at the Acres of Hope Barn Party! Acres of Hope is a faith-based youth ranch that is doing amazing work with teens in our community. This fundraising event helps the group offer their services to

Syco Billy's are more than just a band; they are the embodiment of a musical movement that celebrates the timeless beauty of bluegrass while forging a path into uncharted territory. With their exceptional talent, camaraderie, and ability to ignite the stage, this 5-piece new grass string band promises an unforgettable

Southern Oregon's friendliest acoustic group, Mountaintop Sound, creates a vibrant and uplifting musical experience. This eclectic group of musicians brings an unmistakable vocal harmony to the forefront, drawing inspiration from the lively spirit of Traditional Bluegrass, the heartfelt lyrics of Singer-Songwriters, and the relaxed, feel-good vibe of Jamgrass. Featuring founding

Ripping, newer local bluegrass combo, now playing every other month for our stringband happy hour! FREE SHOW, but do tip the band, though!

Bend, OR based Roots-Country, Americana, Bluegrass. Five friends having fun connecting audiences to music performances like they “Use’ta Do."

Dadweed is an acoustic trio based out of Portland, OR. Reimagining pickin' and thumpin' by blending elements of jazz/folk/pop/R&B within a traditional bluegrass lens, their sets explore a wide variety of styles and dynamics – with a focus on improvisation – showcasing both covers and originals. Leaning heavily into three-part

Tuesday String Band will be returning for their second year at the Oregon Garden's Music on the Lawn summer concert series! The boys will be kicking off the series this year with their unique blend of foot stomping bluegrass, witty stage banter, and string band versions of songs from a

If you were to bump into a member of the County Fools in the real world - walking the streets of Portland, kicked back on a barstool, or wandering in a hayfield - you might think to yourself "Hey, these are some good timin' guys. There's not a serious thing

Join Woodlawn String Band at the Broadside Woodlawn 15th Anniversary Block Party!

Salt Creek Cider house is one of the band's favorite spots for a reason: the folks from Dallas show up for Bluegrass music, and the staff at Salt Creek makes you feel like family! This spot has great ciders made from locally grown apples, plenty of seating, and a great

Eight Dollar Mountain serves up high-energy, traditionally-inspired bluegrass for audiences up and down the West Coast. Their hard-driving rhythm pulls you onto the dance floor, with a clear, purposeful sound reflecting the roots of mountain music, blues, and old time country. Eight Dollar Mountain sounds familiar, like the tunes coming

Tuesday String Band is proud to announce that they'll be performing at the popular McMinnville-area festival, Oregon Brews & BBQ, for this year's Father's Day Bash! Come on out and enjoy local craft beer, Bert's Chuckwagon BBQ, live music, a car show, cornhole, bull riding and a KIDS ZONE! Four-legged

Bootleg Jam is a bluegrass band in McMinnville, Oregon

Dadweed is an acoustic trio based out of Portland, OR. Reimagining pickin' and thumpin' by blending elements of jazz/folk/pop/R&B within a traditional bluegrass lens, their sets explore a wide variety of styles and dynamics – with a focus on improvisation – showcasing both covers and originals. Leaning heavily into three-part

The boys of Tuesday String Band return to a very Bluegrass-friendly spot in the Portland suburbs - Cooper Mountain Ale Works! "CMAW" has a full selection of 20 beers brewed in their own Tigard and Sherwood breweries as well as carefully-crafted cocktails and locally-sourced wines. Their exceptional menu takes "pub

Sunny South is one of the top bluegrass bands in the Portland, Oregon area, playing fiery bluegrass with tight harmonies and wonderful musicianship. Sunny South has played together in various configurations for over 30 years. Founding members Mike Stahlman (banjo) and Dave Elliott (mandolin) are joined by Steve Reischman (guitar),

Sisters-based musician, Benji Nigel showcases his talented friends every Thursday all summer long! Pull up a chair on the big lawn, grab some dinner and soft-serve from the boathouse, and enjoy some of central Oregon’s favorite musicians. Honey Don't - “Old and mossy & fresh and new at once. Great

Fog Holler is a bluegrass band with an edge. What gives them that edge is a topic of hot debate. For some, it’s musicianship - these bluegrass cats shred. For others, it’s the songwriting, traditional in style but topical in substance. Sometimes, they undeniably snare people with the squad factor

Tuesday String Band is honored to return for a second year playing the Mennonite Village's annual Heritage Days event. Held on the Mennonite Village campus, this event offers a farmers market with over forty vendors, horse drawn carriage rides, campus tours, food trucks, live music, and more!

Syco Billy's are more than just a band; they are the embodiment of a musical movement that celebrates the timeless beauty of bluegrass while forging a path into uncharted territory. With their exceptional talent, camaraderie, and ability to ignite the stage, this 5-piece new grass string band promises an unforgettable

Dogwood June is a Portland based bluegrass band with a warm, easygoing energy that started the way all good things do in bluegrass: with a group of friends, a few stringed instruments, and a shared love for picking tunes on back porches and in living rooms.

Josh Cole has been playing bluegrass in the Pacific Northwest for over 25 years. It started in the late 90s, when he first heard “Midnight Moonlight” from Old and In the Way. That moment forever bonded Josh to bluegrass music. He went on to serve as President of the Oregon

Sheridan Days is an annual Sheridan, OR celebration made possible by the Sheridan Revitalization Movement. From 9-to-9 there will be events and activities for all ages. There will be local booths at the High School, helicopter rides, food trucks, sports at the Park, live music, and much more! A beer

Free Range is a musical duo that's out to make sure its audiences enjoy every song. Drawing from bluegrass, country and folk traditions, they sing and play simple music that makes for great listening. In short, their music is user friendly.

The Filthy Skillets are a Portland based bluegrass band hailing from around the globe. They put their own twist on Traditional Bluegrass, honoring the foundation while continuing to add their own flavor. The Filthy Skillets play everyone from original tunes to Bluegrass standards and their own interpretation of music from

Thunder Ridge is a straight-ahead bluegrass band from Portland, OR. The traditional five-piece band is made up of banjo, guitar, mandolin, bass and fiddle. They will steal your heart with hard driving vocal harmonies and instrumentals. Allow them to take you down a path of yesteryear with a good old

Southern Oregon's friendliest Americana/Bluegrass band, Mountaintop Sound, creates a vibrant and uplifting musical experience. This eclectic group of musicians brings an unmistakable vocal harmony to the forefront, drawing inspiration from the lively spirit of Traditional Bluegrass, the heartfelt lyrics of Singer-Songwriters, and the relaxed, feel-good vibe of Jamgrass. Featuring founding

Rising from the Cascade-Siskiyou Mountain range of Southern Oregon comes Eight Dollar Mountain, an exciting, high-energy bluegrass quintet. The group effortlessly blends whitewater-fast rhythms, tasteful harmony arrangements and plenty of low-end thump for a live performance that is sure to get crowds dancing and hollering for more. Eight Dollar Mountain

Come on out and catch the boys at one of their most frequented spots! The Barn has 40+ rotating beer taps, cider, wine, and plenty of tasty non-alcoholic options inside. Outside you’ll find dozens of food trucks with enough options to keep you and all your friends happy. There’s plenty

Josh Cole Band - Josh Cole has been playing bluegrass in the Pacific Northwest for over 25 years. It started in the late 90s, when he first heard "Midnight Moonlight" from Old and In the Way. That moment forever bonded Josh to bluegrass music. Josh's influences include Ralph Stanley, Larry

Acoustic music from the Great Northwest.

The Jackstraw boys return for their “2nd and 4th Tuesdays” regular bluegrass happy hour!

Dadweed is an acoustic trio based out of Portland, OR. Reimagining pickin' and thumpin' by blending elements of jazz/folk/pop/R&B within a traditional bluegrass lens, their sets explore a wide variety of styles and dynamics – with a focus on improvisation – showcasing both covers and originals. Leaning heavily into three-part

A bunch of the bands and musicians in the bluegrass community are getting together to throw a big-ole benefit show to helop raise money for local musician Josh Cole, who suffered a stroke recently. The show is free, but donations will be taken throughout to help his medical and recovery

Tuesday String Band is returning to Pat's Corner at McMenamins' Grand Lodge location as part of their summer concert series! Pat's is named after the McMenamins brothers’ mom, and t’s a year ‘round spot for great drinks, tasty meals and music played by turntable from Mike McMenamin’s own vinyl record

Gillian Welch’s rich and remarkable career spans over twenty-five years, and she and her musical partner David Rawlings are a pillar of the modern acoustic music world. They have been hailed by Pitchfork as “modern masters of American folk” and “protectors of the American folk song” by Rolling Stone.

Sisters-based musician, Benji Nigel showcases his talented friends every Thursday all summer long! Pull up a chair on the big lawn, grab some dinner and soft-serve from the boathouse, and enjoy some of central Oregon's favorite musicians. Skillethead - Setting roots in the high and dry Central Oregon desert, Skillethead

Sunny South is one of the top bluegrass bands in the Portland, Oregon area, playing fiery bluegrass with tight harmonies and wonderful musicianship. Sunny South has played together in various configurations for over 30 years. Founding members Mike Stahlman (banjo) and Dave Elliott (mandolin) are joined by Steve Reischman (guitar), Dee

Rocking bluegrass at a great local bar!

Southern Oregon's friendliest Americana/Bluegrass band, Mountaintop Sound, creates a vibrant and uplifting musical experience. This eclectic group of musicians brings an unmistakable vocal harmony to the forefront, drawing inspiration from the lively spirit of Traditional Bluegrass, the heartfelt lyrics of Singer-Songwriters, and the relaxed, feel-good vibe of Jamgrass.

Fadin’ by 9 is a collection of many musical streams, converging into the great river of bluegrass. As long as there’s a driving beat, interesting lyrics, places to harmonize and show off tasty licks, we’ll give it a try. We’ve been together going on 18 years now, evolving as we

Tuesday String Band will be making their debut at Dirt Road Brewing! This event will be a "street party" style event with multiple bands playing throughout the day out on the road beside the brewery. The beer will be flowing with tons of great craft-brewed selections from Dirt Road and

Playing a mix of Bluegrass, old-time, classic country tunes and a few originals, the RIR are a soulful and high-energy blend of the best in traditional American folk music. The band features the sweet harmonies of Richard Melling (lead guitar and songwriter) and Karen McCracken (guitar and clawhammer banjo), the

Tuesday String Band is thrilled to be making their debut at Pudding River Wine Cellars! This unique spot is located in the heart of Oregon’s idyllic east Willamette Valley at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Once a poultry farm, the property sits along the banks of the Pudding River,

The Rosa Lees return to Talent! Get there early for a good spot, it's not to be missed!

Based in Northwest Oregon, Knuckle Grease Station plays bluegrass standards, cover tunes and originals and can turn any gathering into a foot stomping good time. Knuckle Grease Station is Joel Correia on guitar, Bill Dolan on mandolin, Hannah Dondy-Kaplan on banjo and Robert Lefebvre on acoustic bass.

Southern Oregon's friendliest Americana/Bluegrass band, Mountaintop Sound, creates a vibrant and uplifting musical experience. This eclectic group of musicians brings an unmistakable vocal harmony to the forefront, drawing inspiration from the lively spirit of Traditional Bluegrass, the heartfelt lyrics of Singer-Songwriters, and the relaxed, feel-good vibe of Jamgrass. Featuring founding

Dadweed - Pacific Northwest acoustic trio reimagining pickin’ and thumpin’ by blending elements of jazz/folk/soul/R&B within a traditional bluegrass lens. Showcasing three-part vocal harmonies and virtuosic instrumentation, dadweed is redefining what’s possible in bluegrass. Litch Brothers - The Litch Brothers are a progressive bluegrass ensemble from the Pacific Northwest, founded

From Portland, Oregon, Lost Creek sings and twangs about happiness and heartache in the bluegrass style. For years they've delighted audiences at festivals, street corners, dances, and weddings throughout Oregon and Washington.

TOC presents Lunchtime FREE Concerts every FIRST and THIRD Wednesday of the month. Our gift to the community for over 56 years, join us in person or on our Youtube Channel. This is your chance to experience music on a back porch level. Corral Creek has been a Pacific Northwest

Setting roots in the high and dry Central Oregon desert, Skillethead calls forth the best of bluegrass old and new. They ground themselves firmly in the bluegrass traditions of driving fiddle tunes, layered harmonies, and single mics, all the while weaving in inspiration and originality gleaned from genres far and wide.

Tuesday String Band will be making their debut at one of the most popular breweries in Portland - Breakside Brewery! Breakside has 5 locations in the Portland metro area, so make sure you show up to the Beaverton location to watch the boys pick. Breakside is one of the few

Josh Cole has been pickin' and singin' good old fashioned bluegrass in the PNW for over 25 years. Join us for a night of toe-tapping bluegrass. All ages, no cover.

Free Range is a musical duo that's out to make sure its audiences enjoy every song. Drawing from bluegrass, country and folk traditions, they sing and play simple music that makes for great listening. In short, their music is user friendly.

Whiskey Deaf performs bluegrass, old-time and early country, mostly drawn from early pioneers in the music, and brings to the stage many years of professional experience and skill. Their shows are always spontaneous, entertaining, and joyous, and feature exciting instrumental work and a unique repertoire of interesting songs and tunes.

Honey Don't will be joining our pals in Use’ta Do for the good country and bluegrass tunes- Shell on bass and Banjo Bill on…you guessed it! Fun times ahead!

Syco Billy's are more than just a band; they are the embodiment of a musical movement that celebrates the timeless beauty of bluegrass while forging a path into uncharted territory. With their exceptional talent, camaraderie, and ability to ignite the stage, this 5-piece new grass string band promises an unforgettable

On Tap is a great spot to catch the fireworks and we’re excited to play with the band that day- we’ll play 5-7pm and Huck Finn Yacht Club follows- a great day of Americana music!

It's First Friday so downtown is hopping and so is our monthly block party! Come listen to live local bands while supporting Commute Options. Enjoy Live music, great food and drink, and mountain views across Mirror Pond with your favorite friends. Huge thanks to our long time music sponsors Immersion

Syco Billy's are more than just a band; they are the embodiment of a musical movement that celebrates the timeless beauty of bluegrass while forging a path into uncharted territory. With their exceptional talent, camaraderie, and ability to ignite the stage, this 5-piece new grass string band promises an unforgettable

dadweed is an acoustic trio based out of Portland, OR. Reimagining pickin' and thumpin' by blending elements of jazz/folk/pop/R&B within a traditional bluegrass lens, their sets explore a wide variety of styles and dynamics – with a focus on improvisation – showcasing both covers and originals. Leaning heavily into three-part

Southern Oregon's friendliest Americana/Bluegrass band, Mountaintop Sound, creates a vibrant and uplifting musical experience. This eclectic group of musicians brings an unmistakable vocal harmony to the forefront, drawing inspiration from the lively spirit of Traditional Bluegrass, the heartfelt lyrics of Singer-Songwriters, and the relaxed, feel-good vibe of Jamgrass. Featuring founding

Tuesday String Band is excited to return to 48 North Pizzeria! This gourmet pizzeria and small brewing operation resides in a historic building in Johns Landing, a neighborhood in South Portland near the Willamette River. With live music on Fridays and Saturdays and an extensive menu of classic, vegan, and

Free summer and fall entertainment on the bricks! The Green Show is offered Tuesday through Saturday at 6:45pm (5 nights a week) from June 13 to September 27, 2025. When the Green Show is performed outdoors, please help us ensure the safest, most enjoyable experience possible by following these guidelines:

Syco Billy's are more than just a band; they are the embodiment of a musical movement that celebrates the timeless beauty of bluegrass while forging a path into uncharted territory. With their exceptional talent, camaraderie, and ability to ignite the stage, this 5-piece new grass string band promises an unforgettable