Oregon Bluegrass Association

Fern Hill at the Muddy Rudder
2025-07-31 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Muddy Rudder Public House, 8105 SE 7th Ave, Portland, OR, 97202, United States
Fern Hill approaches its bluegrass music in the style of the classic bands of the 1950’s.

Doublewide at Sisters Depot Outdoor Stage
2025-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Sisters Depot, 250 W Cascade Ave, Sisters, OR, 97759
Doublewide is Sue and Rick Moore, a husband and wife team from Sisters, Oregon. Sue plays guitar, bass, and fiddle. Rick playDoublewide is Sue and Rick Moore, a husband and wife team from Sisters, Oregon. Sue plays guitar, bass, and fiddle. Rick plays mandolin, guitar, and mandola. They weave their original music and cover tunes together with lots of traditional and soulful harmonies, and darn good pickin’.

East Nash Grass at the OK Theatre
2025-08-01 19:00 - 22:30 | OK Theater, 208 W Main St., Enterprise, OR, 97828
East Nash Grass is one of the hottest young bands in Bluegrass, picking up this year’s International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award for Best New Artist and stacked with IBMA Best Instrumentalist winners: Grand Master Fiddle champion and AMA Instrumentalist of the year nominee Maddie Denton, Cory Walker (banjo), and Harry Clark (mandolin). Put them alongside charismatic frontman James Kee and bassist Jeff Partin (Rhonda Vincent, etc.) and you’ve got a powerhouse leader of the next generation in bluegrass excellence.

Kristen Grainger & True North and the Rosa Lees at the Laurelthirst
2025-08-01 21:00 - 23:00 | Laurelthirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR, United States
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.
Kristen is making a name for herself as a crafter of great songs, taking first place in the 2020 USA Songwriting Competition (folk), and landing a 2022 songwriter showcase at SXSW. She was named, along with Brandi Carlile and Dolly Parton, one of the “Women Who Wrote Our 2020 Soundtrack” by The Bluegrass Situation.

THE ROSA LEES hail from the hills of sunny Southern Oregon and trace a distinct line between their music and the vision of female bluegrass pioneers such as Hazel Dickens, Alice Gerrard, Rose Maddox, and beyond.
At the forefront of their music lies an emphasis on closely blended harmonies, hard-charging rhythms, and lyrically potent songs. Their repertoire mingles elements of traditional bluegrass with traces of old-time fiddle and banjo tunes, classic country, old-world Celtic music, and gospel. They prioritize songs with meaning and a strong turn of phrase, working to fuse all these ingredients into the original songs that punctuate their sets.
Audiences consistently rave about the distinct blend of their vocal harmonies and instrumental acuity, not to mention their playful on-stage demeanor. The Rosa Lees are Rachel Buklad on banjo, Jessie Monter on fiddle, Holly Hurley on bass, and Bekkah McAlvage on guitar.

Misty Mamas at the Kruz-In Car Show
2025-08-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Glenwood Community Church, 12201 NE 72nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA, 98686
HOME-STYLE BLUEGRASS – Bluegrass, Gospel, Country & Folk
This band – together since 2005 – has made a real name for itself in the Vancouver/Portland acoustic music scene. Collectively these women have decades of experience playing and singing in harmony. MISTY MAMAS serve up Home-Style bluegrass filled with powerful harmonies, traditional and original songs as well as tasty instrumentals combining the American genres of bluegrass, old time, gospel, folk and country music. F

Open Weekly Bluegrass Jam
2024-10-19 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.

Ross Island Ramblers at Sellwood-Moreland Summerville Street Fair
2025-08-02 13:00 - 14:00
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 hot fiddle of Olivia Horgan, melodic mandolin of Rollie Champe and the rock-solid bass of Michelle Traver, all with fun and flair!
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What is the Summerville Street Fair?
The Summerville Street Fair is a celebration of summer, family fun, and community joy! We are thrilled to add to our vibrant city with a celebration of great food, drinks, art, retail, activities and so much more. Organized by the Sellwood Moreland Business Alliance(SMBA) and held in the heart of Sellwood on SE 13th ave– this one day free outdoor street fair is sure to bring life to our amazing slice of the city and highlight our local business and maker community.
https://sellwoodmoreland.com/events/summerville-1

Vernonia Grange Bluegrass Sessions
2024-10-05 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.

Knuckle Grease Station at Brews for the Birds
2025-08-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Langer’s Entertainment Center, 21650 SW Langer Farms Parkway, Sherwood, OR
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.
Brews for the Birds is an all-ages, pet-friendly event featuring live local music, craft beer and cider, food vendors, and family activities—with all proceeds from beverage and merchandise sales going directly to the Refuge’s programs in habitat restoration, youth outreach, and conservation education.

Whiskey Puppy at The Snug! Bluegrasstic!
2025-08-02 17:00 - 19:00 | The Snug, 6806 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97213
Portland’s beloved blulegrass trio Whiskey Puppy at The Snug!

Broken Top Bluegrass at On Tap
2025-08-02 18:00 - 20:00 | On Tap, 1424 NE Cushing Drive,, Bend, OR, 97701
Bluegrass music made in Central Oregon.

Whiskey Deaf Duet at T.C. O'Leary's
2025-08-02 19:00 - 21:00 | T.C. O’Leary, 2926 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR, 97211, United States
Whiskey Deaf Duet – Annie Staninec and John Kael, are a Portland, Oregon, U.S. duo with a passion for finding lesser-known tunes.

The Rosa Lees at Silver Moon Brewing
2025-08-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend, OR, 97703
THE ROSA LEES hail from the hills of sunny Southern Oregon and trace a distinct line between their music and the vision of female bluegrass pioneers such as Hazel Dickens, Alice Gerrard, Rose Maddox, and beyond.
At the forefront of their music lies an emphasis on closely blended harmonies, hard-charging rhythms, and lyrically potent songs. Their repertoire mingles elements of traditional bluegrass with traces of old-time fiddle and banjo tunes, classic country, old-world Celtic music, and gospel. They prioritize songs with meaning and a strong turn of phrase, working to fuse all these ingredients into the original songs that punctuate their sets.
Audiences consistently rave about the distinct blend of their vocal harmonies and instrumental acuity, not to mention their playful on-stage demeanor. The Rosa Lees are Rachel Buklad on banjo, Jessie Monter on fiddle, Holly Hurley on bass, and Bekkah McAlvage on guitar.

East Nash Grass with the Muddy Souls at the Showdown
2025-08-02 21:00 - 23:30 | The Showdown, 1195 Powell Blvd., Portland, OR, 97202, United States
East Nash Grass is one of the hottest young bands in Bluegrass, picking up this year’s International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award for Best New Artist and stacked with IBMA Best Instrumentalist winners: Grand Master Fiddle champion and AMA Instrumentalist of the year nominee Maddie Denton, Cory Walker (banjo), and Harry Clark (mandolin). Put them alongside charismatic frontman James Kee and bassist Jeff Partin (Rhonda Vincent, etc.) and you’ve got a powerhouse leader of the next generation in bluegrass excellence.
The Muddy Souls are a progressive bluegrass band emerging from the Pacific Northwest. Formed in 2018, the band has produced four original albums and played over 300 shows across the US, Canada, and beyond. Through intricately woven arrangements, meaningful lyrics, tight vocal harmonies, and improvisational jams, this band is sure to get you grooving on the dance floor. The Muddy Souls will take you on a musical journey, opening hearts and nourishing souls.

Midshelf String Band at Tigard Farmer's Market
2025-08-03 09:00 - 13:00 | Tigard Farmer’s Market, Universal Plaza, 9100 Burnham St, Tigard, OR, 97223
Thanks for visiting. We’re a Portland, Oregon based vocal forward, string band with roots in bluegrass, folk, Celtic, honky-tonk and folk-rock Americana. We really enjoy playing together and aim to bring fun and good times with us wherever we go!

Sunny South at Milwaukie Farmer's Market
2025-08-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Milwaukie Farmers Market, 10723 SE Main St., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
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 Johnson (bass) and Nancy Padilla (fiddle). Sunny South is an experienced band, both professional and comfortable on the stage.

Fire & Stone at the Laurelthirst
2025-08-03 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

Portland Sunday Bluegrass Jam – 1st & 3rd Sundays at Rogue Eastside Pub
2024-10-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Rogue Eastside Pub, 928 SE 9th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
We are a friendly bluegrass jam that meets in Portland, Oregon every Sunday afternoon. We meet on the 1st & 3rd Sundays at Rogue Eastside Pub, 928 SE 9th Ave, (free) and on the 2nd & 4th ( and 5th if there is one) Sundays at Artichoke Music, 2007 SE Powell. ($5 donation goes to Artichoke) Acoustic only and all levels welcome.
Any questions, contact Gary at gary.hilbers@gmail.com

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
2024-09-24 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 🙂

dadweed at the Laurelthirst
2025-08-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Laurelthirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR, United States
Ripping, newer local bluegrass combo, now playing the first Tuesdays of every other month for our stringband happy hour! FREE SHOW, but do tip the band, though!

McMinnville Bluegrass Jam
2024-09-17 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.

Jon Cooper/Dundee Bluegrass Jam
2024-10-01 19:00 - 21:00 | La Sierra Mexican Grill, 1111 Oregon 99W, Dundee, OR, 97115, United States
The Dundee Jam, established by the inimitable Jon Cooper almost 15 years ago, occurs the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays of each month. We strum and thumb at La Sierra Mexican Restaurant, right on Highway 99 at the end of town. Come at 6:00 for an enchilada and/or 7 to pickalotta. We’re not bluegrass snobs; bring a Bob Dylan tune if it strikes your fancy, and by the time we’re done mashing on it, it will sound like Bill Monroe wrote it! Contact Larry at schlott2573@comcast.net for info and to be put on the jam reminder mailing list.

Book Pub Regulars at Rose City Book Pub
2024-09-17 19:00 - 21:30 | Rose City Book Pub, 1329 NE Fremont St., Portland, OR, 97212, United States
The Book Pub Regulars play every other Tuesday at the Rose City Book Pub from 7-9:30 pm. Hard, fast and earnest.

Bluegrass & Brews
2024-09-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Tomorrow’s Verse Taproom, 4605 NE Fremont St. #103, Portland, OR, 97213, United States
Join us every Tuesday at 7:00 PM for our weekly “Bluegrass & Brews” bluegrass jam at Tomorrow’s Verse Taproom in Portland, Oregon! 🎶🍻 Whether you’re a seasoned picker or just love toe-tapping tunes, our talented local musicians will have you grinning from ear to ear. Sip on a variety of local brews while enjoying the lively atmosphere. Located at 4605 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97213, Tomorrow’s Verse Taproom is a music lover’s haven, complete with vinyl record days, trivia, and live streams. Come on down and make some memories! 🤗🎵

East Nash Grass at Tsunami Books
2025-08-05 19:30 - 22:30 | Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97405
East Nash Grass: Nashville’s Newest Bluegrass Ambassadors.
Folks, Tsunami is thrilled to have these folks dropping by. We plan to move some seating in the second set to make room for dancing in the back. We are also pleased to offer a 3 song opener by Eugene’s own Doug Fleener, fiddle, Henry Strid, banjo, and Austin, mandolin.

Wednesday Night Bluegrass Jam
2025-06-04 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

Bill Joliff Bluegrass Concert
2025-08-06 18:30 - 20:30
William “Bill” Joliff, Ph.D., Professor of English, Emeritus, George Fox University, published poet/author, recorded song writer, banjo player and bluegrass/traditional music vocalist, along with Louanne Fugal, instrumentalist. vocalist, will present a free admission Bluegrass Gospel Concert, at 6:30 p.m. on August 6, 2025, at South Salem Friends Church, 1140 Baxter Road SE. Salem, OR, 503-364-7476.

Broken Compass Bluegrass at Applegate Evening Market
2025-08-06 18:30 - 20:30 | The Lindsay Lodge & Restaurant, 15100 OR-238, Applegate, OR, 97530
Broken Compass Bluegrass emerged in 2021 and has quickly gained recognition for their tight arrangements, tasteful picking, and standout songwriting. Hailing from Northern California, the band features Kyle Ledson, Django Ruckrich, Mei Lin Heirendt, and Sam Jacobs. Though young in years, each member is a seasoned performer, accomplished multi-instrumentalist, and prolific songwriter. Together, they’ve established themselves as one of California’s most exciting and fast-rising string bands.

Rogue Moon at Cooper Mountain Aleworks
2025-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Cooper Mountain Aleworks, 12562 SW Main St, Tigard, OR, 97223, United States
Rogue Moon joins us at the Tigard brewpub for Wednesday Bluegrass bringing classic and modern bluegrass tunes to the stage. Get ready for four-part acoustic instrumentation and harmony plus foot-stomping fiddle!

All ages, no cover.
