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.

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

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

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

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 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