Oregon Bluegrass Association

TOC Portland Lunchtime Concert: Corral Creek Bluegrass
2025-07-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TOC Portland, 1422 SW 11th Ave., Portland, OR, 97202
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 house concert and festival band for 22 Years. They are noted for bringing the audience into the set with verbal dialogue sprinkles and sing-a-longs. Listen for some toe tapping fiddle, songs of farms & Oregon, kids taking imaginary trips in old cars, and perhaps some Gospel too.

Corral Creek at The Old Church
2025-07-02 12:00 - 13:00
The Old Church concert hall in Portland, Oregon will host Corral Creek July 2, Noon til 1 pm. This free lunchtime concert series has gone for years on Wednesdays.

Wednesday Night Bluegrass Jam
2025-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Gratitude Brewing, 540 E 8th Ave, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at Oakshire Commons in Springfield
2nd and 4th Wednesdays at Gratitude Brewing in Eugene
6:00-8:00pm
Hosted by Corwin Bolt & Friends

Skillethead at the Barn
2025-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | The Barn in Sisters, 171 East Main Street, Sisters, Oregon, 97759
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. You can expect to hear a Stanley Brothers number right alongside a stirring original or a rollicking rock cover done in Skillethead’s own unique fashion. The spectrum reaches far and wide, the bluegrass universe is expanding, and Skillethead is on that ride!

Whiskey Deaf Duet at Columbia Farms
2025-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Columbia Farms, 21024 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland, OR, 97231
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 at Breakside Brewery Beaverton
2025-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Breakside Brewery Beaverton, 12675 SW 1st Street, Beaverton, OR, 97005
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 employee-owned breweries in the country, and they’ve won many national, international, and regional awards for their beers. The Beaverton location opened in 2023 and has plenty of cozy indoor and outdoor seating and five food trucks! You don’t want to miss this one!

Josh Cole Band at Cooper Mountain Aleworks
2025-07-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Cooper Mountain Aleworks, 12562 SW Main St, Tigard, OR, 97223, United States
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 at the Haymaker
2025-07-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Haymaker Bar & Eatery, 1233 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR, 97217
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 at the Muddy Rudder
2025-07-03 18:00 - 20:00 | The Muddy Rudder Public House, 8105 SE 7th Ave, Portland, OR, 97202, United States
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 and Use Ta Do at Oregon Spirits Distillery
2025-07-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Oregon Spirits Distillery, 740 NE First Street, Bend, OR, 97701
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 String Band at Oregon Garden Resort Firework Show
2025-07-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Oregon Garden Resort, 895 W Main St, Silverton, OR, 97381
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 experience that leaves a lasting impression on anyone lucky enough to witness their performance.
Syco Billy’s String Band is comprised of Glen Damewood, Luc Dauvin, Tristin Thomas, Bruce Carnine, and Don Baker.

Waltz Brewing Bluegrass Jam
2025-07-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Waltz Brewing, 1900 A Street, Forest Grove, OR, 97116
Bluegrass jam each Thursday 6-9pm at Waltz Brewing located at 1900 A Street in Forest Grove. Check out ForestGroveBluegrass on Facebook for announcements and schedule updates.

Honey Don't at On Tap July 4 Celebration
2025-07-04 17:00 - 19:00 | On Tap, 1424 NE Cushing Drive,, Bend, OR, 97701
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!

Skillethead at the Commons Cafe and Taproom
2025-07-04 18:30 - 20:00 | The Commons Cafe and Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St, Bend, OR, 97703
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 Brewing. Food from Dinky Dau food cart available all night. $1 from all Immersion beers sold goes directly to Commute Options to get kids bike helmets.
Skillethead – 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. You can expect to hear a Stanley Brothers number right alongside a stirring original or a rollicking rock cover done in Skillethead’s own unique fashion. The spectrum reaches far and wide, the bluegrass universe is expanding, and Skillethead is on that ride!

Syco Billy's String Band at McMenamins Grand Lodge
2025-07-04 18:30 - 20:30 | McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove, OR, 97116
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 experience that leaves a lasting impression on anyone lucky enough to witness their performance.

Open Weekly Bluegrass Jam
2025-07-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Covert Café, 803 se 82nd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97216, United States
Join us for a laid back afternoon of pickin’ & strummin’ with your friends & family at this all-ages weekly get together! And “fret” not – we serve breakfast, lunch & dinner all day long, along with our full service bar.

Vernonia Grange Bluegrass Sessions
2025-07-05 13:00 - 15:30 | Vernonia Grange, 375 North St., Vernonia, OR, 97064, United States
We have open acoustic music jam sessions every 1st Sat. of the month, from 1pm to 3:30, in Vernonia, focusing on bluegrass standards, old timey tunes, folk, with perhaps some others genres snuck in, like blues, Irish or early 20th century tunes. (We are not focusing on country music, or pop, etc.) We meet at the Vernonia Grange, in Vernonia, Oregon. The address is 375 North St., Vernonia, OR 97064. Please bring a $5. donation for the Grange.
Take 47 to Washington Ave. north, and the Grange is 1 block on the right, corner of Washington and North St.
Note- when you click on the Google map, it displays the wrong address for the Grange. It is 375 North St.

Dadweed at Beachcrest Brewing Company
2025-07-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Beachcrest Brewing Company, 7755 N Highway 101, Gleneden Beach, OR, 97388
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 vocal harmonies and virtuosic instrumentation, dadweed strives to redefine what’s possible in bluegrass. The trio has toured throughout the west coast since 2024, appearing at festivals, venues, and private events. dadweed released their first EP in Summer 2024 and will continue to release new singles throughout 2025.

Mountaintop Sound Band at Art Bop Brewery
2025-07-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Art Bop Beer Co., 59 Talent Ave., Talent, OR, 97540, United States
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 musicians Steven Swift (Steve’s Art) and April McPherson (April’s Jewelry), they love jamming anywhere and with anyone. Come get your smile and dance on!

Tuesday String Band at 48 North Pizzeria
2025-07-05 18:00 - 21:00 | 48 North Pizzeria, 6500 S. Virginia Ave., Portland, OR, United States
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 gluten-free options, it’s no wonder 48 North was voted one of Portland’s best pizzerias!

33 String Drive at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Greenshow
2025-07-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland, OR, 97520
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:

Absolutely no alcohol is permitted.
Chairs over one inch above the ground should be placed on the perimeter of the lawn and please, for everyone’s safety, not on the granite blocks.
To help preserve the lawn, please refrain from leaving unattended blankets before 5:00 p.m.
Please be mindful of accessible seating and yield to our friends who may need it.
Please keep stairways and railings clear for people with access needs.

Syco Billy's String Band at Westside Station Restaurant
2025-07-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Westside Station Restaurant, 610 Edgewater St NW, Salem, OR, 97304

Fire & Stone at the Laurelthirst
2025-07-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Laurelthirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR, United States
Fine bluegrass matinee show for the whole family!
ALL AGES WELCOME

dadweed at Fort George Brewing
2025-07-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane Street, Astoria, OR, 97103

Sunday Night Bluegrass at the Showdown featuring Fog Holler
2025-07-06 20:00 - 22:00 | The Showdown, 1195 Powell Blvd., Portland, OR, 97202, United States
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 – folks see 4 grown adults in matching monochrome, and they get curious. The secret, according to Fog Holler, is simply that they write and play bluegrass in 2024, with similar intention but very different context from the genre’s originators. Inspired by a range of influences from The Stanley Brothers to Buck Owens to Meshuggah, Fog Holler breathes fresh life into well worn forms like the murder ballad and the power waltz. Described by two-time Grammy Award Winner Cathy Fink as “The next generation of the many shades of grass”, Fog Holler’s captivating tunes and coordinated outfits are quickly enthralling longtime bluegrass fans and newcomers alike.

Thunder Island Bluegrass/Old-time Acoustic Music Jam
2025-07-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Thunder Island Brewing Company, 601 NE Wanapa St, Cascade Locks 97014, OR, 97014, United States
We’re here to have fun and share acoustic bluegrass and old-time music with friends. Bring your guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, dobro, bass, ukulele, or other traditional acoustic instruments and show us your stuff on a song or a tune.

Tuesday String Band EVERY TUESDAY @ Gilgamesh Brewing: The River
2025-07-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Gilgamesh Brewing, 370 S Main St., Independence, OR, 97351, United States
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 – dancing and generous tipping are both encouraged 🙂

Jackstraw at the Laurelthirst
2025-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Laurelthirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR, United States
The Jackstraw boys return for their “2nd and 4th Tuesdays” regular bluegrass happy hour!

McMinnville Bluegrass Jam
2025-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Mazatlan Grill, 2714 NE Highway 99W, McMinnville, OR, 97128, United States
Weekly Bluegrass Jam in McMinnville Oregon. Acoustic Jam, all levels welcome. Plenty of room for all who are interested.

Bend: Pine Forest Grange Community Jam – Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday 7:00 – 9:00 pm
2025-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Pine Forest Grange, 63214 Boyd Acres Rd., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Acoustic instruments only, no amplification. Instruments must be tuned. Everyone must be supportive of other musicians’ efforts.
The Pine Forest Grange has ample room for jamming and listeners. Pine Forest Grange is a drug, alcohol and tobacco free facility.
For further information, please contact: Becky Brown and Verda Hinkle 541-318-7341 or email: hinklebrown@bendbroadband.com
