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
Tuesday String Band is proud to have a residency at one of their favorite hometown brewpubs – Gilgamesh Brewing: The River! Beers are $1 off while the boys are on the stage pickin’, and there’s now a Taco Tuesday special as well! Come on out and bring some friends –
Acoustic music from the Great Northwest.
The Jackstraw boys return for their “2nd and 4th Tuesdays” regular bluegrass happy hour!
The Book Pub Regulars play every other Tuesday at the Rose City Book Pub from 7-9:30 pm. Hard, fast and earnest.
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.
Ash Creek explores the frontiers between bluegrass, folk, and traditional country music. We work hard to find songs that respect those traditions, but aren’t the same ol’ stuff. We like a good story, and a tune that veers where you don’t expect it, without giving you a case of whiplash. And
Corral Creek has been performing around the Northwest for 21 plus years. The homespun humor and verbal dialog sprinkles each performance and draws their audience in. Don’t be surprised if you see the band invite kids to the stage for a Bluegrass experience. The years have been kind to Corral
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
Tuesday String Band is proud to have a residency at one of their favorite hometown brewpubs – Gilgamesh Brewing: The River! Beers are $1 off while the boys are on the stage pickin’, and there’s now a Taco Tuesday special as well! Come on out and bring some friends –
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.
Whiskey Deaf Duet – Annie Staninec and John Kael, are a Portland, Oregon, U.S. duo with a passion for finding lesser-known tunes.
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
Fine bluegrass matinee show for the whole family! ALL AGES WELCOME
