Oregon Bluegrass Association

Waltz Brewing Bluegrass Jam
2024-11-21 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

The Steeldrivers at Topaz Farm
2025-07-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Topaz Farm, 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd, Portland, OR, OR
Grammy Award-winning The SteelDrivers bring their signature “bluegrass soul” to the farm, blending bluegrass, blues, country, and rock. Don’t miss this evening of electrifying, foot-stomping sound under the summer sky!
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and soak in live music, surrounded by the natural beauty of Sauvie Island and the farm’s wildflowers, animals, and u-pick fields. Come early to enjoy fresh-grilled farm food and local craft beer, cider, and more!

The County Fools at the Muddy Rudder
2025-07-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Laurelthirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR, United States
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 about these fellas. They’re just foolin’ around!” But friend, you’d soon come to realize that there is one thing that The Fools take very seriously: the great tradition of Bluegrass music.
The County Fools’ sound and sensibility is deeply rooted in that rich American dirt first tilled by the founders – folks like the Stanley Brothers, Flatt and Scruggs, and Bill Monroe – and further shaped by the great second generation of bluegrass musicians. Continuing this tradition with reverence and creativity, and playing this music as it’s meant to be played, is the spirit that guides the County Fools each time they step up to the mic.

Sawtooth and Sons at the White Eagle Saloon
2025-07-10 20:00 - 22:00 | White Eagle Saloon, 836 N Russell Street, Portland, OR, 97227
Sawtooth and Sons is a 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. They performed and played together from the 1960’s to the early 2000’s. Recently, two of the members from the original band, joined with their sons to form “Sawtooth and Sons”.
The band comprises Hal Spence (guitar/banjo/bass) and his son Andrew Spence (guitar/banjo); Rollie Champe (mandolin/guitar/bass) and his son Brette Champe (mandolin/guitar/bass).
7:30pm doors, 8pm show / 21 and over

Lost River Bluegrass Festival
2025-07-11 - 2025-07-13 | OR
The 7th Annual Lost River Bluegrass Festival is a family friendly event held in the small town of Merrill Oregon. Along with some great bands, there will be arts and craft vendors, food trucks, beer garden, firemen’s breakfast and pie and ice cream social. This years bands are The Edgar Louidermilk Band, Alan Sibley & The Magnolia Ramblers, The Western Flyers featuring Redd Volkaert, The Arizona Wildflowers, Chris Cerna and Bluegrass Republic, The Central Valley Boys, The Stukel Mountain Stranglers and more! It only costs $25 for all three days with kids 12 and under free. There is also daily pricing. Come camp with us for only $10 a day. It will be held July 11-13 with the free show on the 10th to thank all our friends for supporting us. You’re not going to find a more welcoming and affordable festival than The Lost River Bluegrass Festival! Please go to our website which will be updated about the middle of February and see what awaits you. Can’t wait to seeyou!

Doublewide at Sister Depot Outdoor Stage
2025-07-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Sisters Depot, 250 W Cascade Ave, Sisters, OR, 97759
DoubleWide is a fun and folksy Americana duo based in Sisters, Oregon consisting of husband and wife team Sue and Rick Moore. Sue plays guitar, bass, and fiddle. Rick plays mandolin and guitar. They weave their original music and cover tunes together with lots of traditional and soulful harmonies, and darn good pickin’.

Rogue Moon at One Horse Tavern
2025-07-11 17:00 - 19:00 | One Horse Tavern, 300 Front Street, Gaston, OR
Acoustic music from the Great Northwest.

Rogue Moon at Sherwood Farmers Market
2025-07-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Sherwood Saturday Market, 22622 SW Pine St, Sherwood, OR, United States

Sunny Sky Boys at the Umpqua Valley Farmer’s Market in Roseburg – Second Saturday Every Month
2024-09-14 10:30 - 12:30 | Umpqua Valley Farmers Market, 1771 West Harvard, Roseburg, OR, 97471, United States
Always on The Second Saturdays from 10:30 am-12:30 pm, The Sunny Sky Boys will be jammin’ on guitar and mandolin from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at the Umpqua Valley Farmer’s Market! Award-winning guitarist Jerry Ashford & mandolinist Joe Ross play a lively variety of Hillbilly Jazz, Classic Country, Bluegrass Hoedown, and Western Swing music. Special guests often sit in with them on bass, fiddle, banjo and/or vocals.
Open every Saturday, year-round, 9 am -1 pm. Produce, plants, artisan crafts, soaps, jams, hummus, kombucha, handmade pottery, local honey, jewelry, food, baked goods, woodworking, candles, soaps, spices, flowers, all produced in & around Douglas County. Local producers come together every Saturday at this family event that promotes thinking locally and supporting your neighbors. Umpqua Valley Farmers Market was voted 2021’s Outstanding Large Market by the Oregon Farmers Market Association. That’s impressive, considering that Oregon has 113 Farmers’ Markets in 136 locations, 5900 vendors, and 3.4 million visits!

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 the Mississippi Ave Street Fair
2025-07-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Stem Wine Bar, 3920 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR, 97227
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!

Knuckle Grease Station at Salmonberry Trail Foundation Celebration
2025-07-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Waterfront Park, 500 Marine Dr, Wheeler, OR, 97147
Join The Salmonberry Trail in our exciting ground breaking event at Waterfront Park in Wheeler!

We will have local vendors, music, games, and a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the beginning of this coastal section of the trail.
July 12th, 1PM – 5PM
Waterfront Park (500 Marine Dr, Wheeler, OR 97147)

Knuckle Grease Station – 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.

Tuesday String Band at High Water Grill
2025-07-12 15:00 - 18:00 | High Water Grill, 215 N Water St, Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
The boys are returning to High Water Grill! This Silverton staple is a hub for culture and great food. In the warmer months you can enjoy music at the outdoor stage where there is plenty of shaded seating and a crafters market! In the colder months, the music is moved to a cozy indoor setting. You can’t miss this stunning two-story glass-paneled building in the middle of Silverton’s bustling downtown. We’ll see you there!

Mountaintop Sound Band at the Miners' Bazaar
2025-07-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Miners’ Bazaar, 235 East California Street, Jacksonville, OR, 97530
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!

Sunny South at Threshold Brewing
2025-07-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Threshold Brewing, 403 SE 79th Ave, Portland, OR, 97215
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.

Whiskey Deaf at the Sellwood Summer Music Series
2025-07-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Moreland Presbyterian Church, 1814 SE Bybee Blvd., Portland, OR, 97202
Bring a chair, pick up dinner at one of our great neighborhood restaurants or carts, and enjoy a delightful summer evening! This year all of the concerts will be held in the parking lot of Moreland Presbyterian Church at SE 19th & Bybee Blvd. (three blocks east of SE Milwaukie Ave.)

Syco Billy's at the Wooden Nickel Sublimity
2025-07-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Wooden Nickel Sublimity, 108 N Center Street, Sublimity, OR, 97385
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.

Josh Cole Band at Skyway Bar & Grill
2025-07-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Skyway Bar and Grill, 71545 E Highway 26, Zig Zag, OR
The Skyway is a magical place. It delivers every single time. We LOVE playing here, come see why!
Free/All ages
7pm-9pm

Tuesday String Band at Lumos Wine Company
2025-07-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Lumos Wine Company, 24000 Cardwell Hill Dr., Philomath, OR, 97370
Lumos is a two-generation winery started on a three-generation vineyard that proudly produces organic, award-winning wines! Tuesday String Band is excited to return to Lumos to provide some entertainment under the big oak tree out on the lawn as a part of their summer music series. The centerpiece of this idyllic family vineyard is the big barn atop the hill, which has a wraparound porch that provides a stunning view of the Oregon coast range and Marys Peak. We’ll see you there!

Broken Top Bluegrass at River's Bend
2025-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 | River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend, OR, 97001
A combined trifecta of traditional tunes, bluegrass and Primordial Oozegrass, Broken Top seeks to create a new original sound intertwined with the traditions of string band music

Syco Billy's at Music Mondays Silverton
2025-07-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Old Mill Park, 412 S Water St, Silverton, OR, 97381

Ross Island Ramblers at Hostel Cafe
2025-07-14 18:30 - 22:00 | The Hostel Cafe, 1810 NW Glisan Street, Portland, OR, 97209
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!
This is live music plus an open mic!

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 🙂

Tuesday String Band at Newberg Tunes on Tuesdays presented by Newgrass
2025-07-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E Sheridan Street, Newberg, OR, 97132
Come join us and dance on the lawn with the music-lovers at Tunes on Tuesday, presented by the team from the Newgrass Festival! This show will take place across the street from the Newgrass 2025 venue, the Chehalem Cultural Center. We hope to see you there!

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
2024-09-17 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.

Seth Mulder & Midnight Run at Music on the Half Shell
2025-07-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Stewart Park, 1003 W Stewart Park Dr, Roseburg, OR, 97471
Seth Mulder & Midnight Run was born in the holler of Tennessee’s first legal moonshine distillery, where the spirit of tradition still runs strong. Since forming in 2018, the band has been on a mission to blend the roots of traditional bluegrass with the energy of modern performance, crafting a sound that is both deeply authentic and refreshingly original.

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! 🤗🎵

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

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.
