Fresh bluegrass, old-time, and roots music from the hills of Southern Oregon

What is BirdFest & Bluegrass? BirdFest and Bluegrass is the main event every year that the Friends & the City of Ridgefield put on to bring awareness to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, and all that it has to offer. We celebrate the Sandhill Crane returning to the Refuge, a huge

Fern Hill approaches its bluegrass music, in the style of the classic bands of the 1950's. This special attention to detail results in an instantly identifiable rhythmic sound that both devotees and newcomers to the music will love. Fern Hill has a lot of fun playing this music and we

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

Ash Creek explores the frontiers between bluegrass, folk, and traditional country music. They work hard to find songs that respect those traditions, but aren’t the same ol’ stuff. They like a good story, and a tune that veers where you don’t expect it, without giving you a case of whiplash. And

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. Free Range is two voices, accompanied by guitar, banjo

Doublewide is a fun and folksy Americana duo based in Sisters, Oregon. Lots of trad and soulful harmonies. Sue plays guitar, bass, and fiddle. Rick plays mandolin, guitar, and mandola.

Sit and relax as you enjoy some delicious food listening to good old bluegrass pickin' and singin' by the talented Josh Cole Band Besides finding that perfect pumpkin, this will be one of the highlights of your visit to Heiser's Pumpkin Patch

Fire & Stone is a nontraditional five-piece bluegrass band based in Portland, Oregon. Fire & Stone enjoys stepping away from their careers and coming together to make dynamic acoustic music that will make you dance, make you smile, and make you cry. F&S delivers a powerful sound of lyrical storytelling,

Portland’s iconic bluegrass band with their 20+ year residency at the Laurelthirst. Free show.

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

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

A soulful and high-energy bluegrass and old time band from Portland and Hood River.

Newer group originating in Yamhill County, but their roots go way back. The Sawtooth Mountain Boys were one of the first traditional bluegrass bands in Oregon. Performed and played together from the 1960's to earl 200's. Recently two of the members from the original band, joined with their sons to

33 String Drive is a six-piece Bluegrass/Americana band from Southern Oregon that includes fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, Dobro and upright bass. This is no “jam band!” This is a professional group that focuses on tight vocal harmonies, intricate instrumental arrangements and most of all, entertainment! 33 String Drive played at

Slipshod is Matt Snook (dobro and banjo) and Steve Blanchard (guitar and mandolin). They met a number of years ago as part of the Northwest Bluegrass community and became fast friends and picking partners. They have similar musical styles, yet they draw on many different influences like Gordon Lightfoot, Norman

Another night of singing, fiddles, mandolins, guitars and the occasional bass or accordion along with award winning beer and fun, of course!

Honey Don't is an acoustic duo based in Bend, Oregon consisting of husband and wife team Bill Powers and Shelley Gray. The music is original for the most part and based in the folk tradition. From traditional influences to electric and back, The band’s albums explore new territory, different players,

KRISTEN GRAINGER & TRUE NORTH is a bluegrass-leaning Americana powerhouse of terrific songwriting, lush vocals and crazy-good instrumentalists. Fronted by singer-songwriter Kristen Grainger, the band is comprised of multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Dan Wetzel and Pacific Northwest bluegrass superstars Martin Stevens (mandolin, octave mandolin, fiddle, vocals) and Josh Adkins(upright bass, vocals), both formerly of the Bluegrass Regulators.

Acoustic music from the Great Northwest.

Bringing you top regional musicians for your toe tapping family fun. Fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars, with full smile harmony will sure to please! These are shows you will remember.

Caltucky is an instrumental jamgrass band with metal and grunge influence out of Northern California. Formed in 2023 post COVID, Caltucky has been praised as the "pride of Northern California Bluegrass" and was recently recognized as a Showcase Artist by the California Bluegrass Association. They have been captivating audience with

Syco Billy’s String Band is a bluegrass and americana ensemble that tightly wraps the eclectic tastes of the members refined by decades of musical experience around a solid bluegrass core layered with honeyed strings and rich harmonies.

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