Oregon Bluegrass Association

Josh Cole Band, Dadweed and Tuesday String Band at the Laurelthirst
2025-01-31 21:00 - 23:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Laurelthirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR, United States
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. He went on to serve as President of the Oregon Bluegrass Association and continues to host “Music From the True Vine” on KBOO-FM, the longest running bluegrass show West of the Mississippi. Josh’s influences include Ralph Stanley, Larry Sparks, and Bill Monroe, many of whom are featured on the Josh Cole Bluegrass Show, his podcast with nearly 200 episodes of traditional bluegrass recordings. Josh has played in dozens of bands, along with running his own hard-driving bluegrass band for nearly two decades. That’s why hometown fans have lovingly nicknamed him “The Elvis of Portland Bluegrass.”
Dad Weed: PNW acoustic trio reimagining bluegrass with elements of jazz/folk/pop/r&b.
Tuesday String Band: Tuesday String Band is made up of Western Oregon University (WOU) music students and alumni who are all dedicating their lives to careers in music. They love entertaining crowds with fast pickin’, witty banter, and string band versions of songs from a wide variety of styles.

Mountaintop Sound Band at Art Bop Beer Company
2025-01-31 18:30 - 21:00 | Art Bop Beer Co., 59 Talent Ave., Talent, OR, 97540, United States
Southern Oregon’s friendliest acoustic sensation, 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 seasoned musicians Steven Swift and April McPherson, they love jamming anywhere and with anyone. Come get your smile and dance on!

Skillethead at Hoodoo Ski Area
2025-01-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Rd, Sisters, OR, 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!
The brain child of late night jams and carrot picking daydreams, Skillethead was christened in the spring of 2019 by friends and longtime musical revelers Joe Schulte, Benji Nagel, and Garrett Miller. “I do believe we should start a band” someone said, and thus it was so. With the additions of bass/vocal powerhouse Aaron Moore and fiddle maestro Casey Willis, Skillethead is now a bona fide tour-de-force bluegrass machine.

Sawtooth and Son at the Muddy Rudder
2025-01-30 20:00 - 22:00 | The Muddy Rudder Public House, 8105 SE 7th Ave, Portland, OR, 97202, United States
Traditional Bluegrass music from an assembly of Northwest Oregon musicians. Come on out for live bluegrass, great pizza, and great beer! Thursday January 30th, starting at 8pm.

Laurie Lewis and Sully Tuttle: Bluegrass at its Finest at Tsunami Books
2025-01-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97405
About Laurie Lewis:
Although she has played roots music since her teenage years and performed in various bands from her early 20s, it wasn’t until she was 36 that Laurie decided to venture out on her own. Her solo recording, Restless Rambling Heart, introduced the national music audience to Laurie’s talents and versatility. The CD, produced by Tim O’Brien, features seven originals and showcases her stunning vocal range and control. Since that time, Laurie has twice been named Female Vocalist of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association, and won Song of the Year for her rendition of the now-standard “Who Will Watch the Home Place?” She has collaborated on numerous other award-winning recordings. While steeped in the bluegrass tradition, Laurie’s songwriting demonstrates her ability to surpass the limitations of that genre. Her works reflect her wide range of influences: from old time and country to Tin Pan Alley, jazz standards and early rock ‘n roll. Her songs have been recorded by Kathy Mattea, Patsy Montana and the First Ladies of Bluegrass, led by Missy Raines, among others. Poet, essayist, novelist, and environmental activist Wendell Berry has asked her to set some of his poems to music. Laurie has been nominated for GRAMMYs for her own projects and has been prominently featured on others’ GRAMMY-winning works.
Accompanying Laurie will be Sully Tutte (brother of Molly Tuttle):
At the age of 29 Sullivan Tuttle has created a name for himself as one of the most innovative guitarists of his generation. Since before he hit his teens he was wowing listeners in Youtube videos that now have surpassed two million views collectively. His impossibly fast playing makes jaws drop all over the world, and he has won the Northern California Bluegrass Society Guitar Player of the Year award more times than anyone can count. Make no mistake however, “Sully” (as friends call him) is more than just a virtuoso picker. One listen to his cover of The National’s “Soho Riots”
Doors 7 pm.

Waltz Brewing Bluegrass Jam
2025-01-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-23 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.

Local Roots Music Presents: Local Roots Live Series with Castletown & Syco Billy's at Alberta Street Pub
2025-01-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Alberta Street Pub, 1036 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR, 97211
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.
Castletown performs a high energy show with a sound best described as “AmeriCeltic,” blending the heart and soul of traditional Irish reels with modern folk, blues, jazz and country influences.

Bluegrass & Brews
2025-01-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-21 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! 🤗🎵

Bend: Pine Forest Grange Community Jam – Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday 7:00 – 9:00 pm
2025-01-28 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

McMinnville Bluegrass Jam
2025-01-28 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.

Jackstraw at the Laurelthirst
2025-01-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Laurelthirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR, United States
Portland’s iconic bluegrass band with their 20+ year residency at the Laurelthirst. Free show.

Tuesday String Band EVERY TUESDAY @ Gilgamesh Brewing: The River
2025-01-28 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 🙂

Sunday Night Bluegrass featuring the Josh Cole Band at the Showdown
2025-01-26 20:00 - 22:00 | The Showdown, 1195 Powell Blvd., Portland, OR, 97202, United States
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. He went on to serve as President of the Oregon Bluegrass Association and continues to host “Music From the True Vine” on KBOO-FM, the longest running bluegrass show West of the Mississippi. Josh’s influences include Ralph Stanley, Larry Sparks, and Bill Monroe, many of whom are featured on the Josh Cole Bluegrass Show, his podcast with nearly 200 episodes of traditional bluegrass recordings. Josh has played in dozens of bands, along with running his own hard-driving bluegrass band for nearly two decades. That’s why hometown fans have lovingly nicknamed him “The Elvis of Portland Bluegrass.”
Doors 7 pm, show 8 pm / 21+

Tony Furtado and Luke Price at the MidTown Ballroom
2025-01-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Midtown Ballroom, 51 Northwest Greenwood Avenue, Bend, OR, 97701
Midtown Events brings you Tony Furtado duo featuring Luke Price at The Domino Room Sunday, Jan. 26! Doors 7pm, show 8pm. All Ages.
Tony Furtado is an evocative and soulful singer, a wide-ranging songwriter, and a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist adept on slide guitar, banjo (twice national banjo champion), cello-banjo, and baritone ukulele who mixes and matches sounds and styles with the ﬂair of a master chef (he’s also an accomplished sculptor, but that’s another story). All of the music of America is in Tony’s music. Relix hit the nail on the head when writing of Tony: “True talent doesn’t need categories.” Joining Tony is Luke Price who is a 5-time) Grand National Fiddle Champion. Luke graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music and is half of an amazing Indie-Soul duo with his wife, “Love, DEAN”.

Gangstagrass at the Reser
2025-01-26 19:00 - 21:00 | The Reser, 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR, 97005
A true example of the belief that we are better together, Gangstagrass combines great American traditions of bluegrass, hip-hop, and beyond to create a whole new musical genre that is more than the sum of its parts.
Gangstagrass is a multi-racial collective of musicians who demolish every preconception you have about country music and hip-hop music. These string pickers and MCs create a shared cultural space for dialogue and connection between folks that usually never intersect. The boundaries are gone and Gangstagrass is out there doing things nobody thought would work but when you hear it you know, down in your soul, that it does work. Gangstagrass is here to help us party together with an irresistible blend of America’s rural and urban music traditions.
Integrating banjo and fiddle with hip-hop beats and rapping may be something Gangstagrass does for the love of the music, but it has led them to face a history of racialized genres and deeply ingrained sense of cultural incompatibility. Creating music that turns what some would consider opposite musical styles into a rollicking party that suddenly makes sense, they found a byproduct of their disregard for traditional sense of genre was that they got people who normally would consider themselves to have nothing in common dancing to the same beat. Forget everything you thought you knew about our cultural divisions: when Gangstagrass starts playing, those preconceptions are relegated to the dustbin of history. Banjo and fiddle seamlessly meet verbal acrobatics from skilled MCs. High lonesome harmonies flow over block-rockin’ beats.

Portland Sunday Bluegrass Jam – 2nd & 4th Sundays at Artichoke Music
2025-01-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Artichoke Music, 2007 SE Powell Blvd., Portland, OR, United States
PORTLAND BLUEGRASS SUNDAY JAM
Artichoke Music, 2007 SE Powell, Portland. 1:00-4:00, all levels welcome. $5 cover goes to Artichoke.
Contact via email at gary.hilbers@gmail.com or text 503730-9628.

The County Fools at the Laurelthirst
2025-01-25 21:00 - 23:00 | 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.

Free Range at Threshold Brewing
2025-01-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Threshold Brewing, 403 SE 79th Ave, Portland, OR, 97215
Music starts at 6 with some great local acts, and we’ll play from 7:30 to 8:30. We’re excited to be invited to this great new bluegrass hub in Southeast Portland.

Grateful Puppy with Jam Busters
2025-01-25 17:00 - 19:00 | OR
Awesome bluegrass and Americana! Free! All ages!

Open Weekly Bluegrass Jam
2025-01-25 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.

Josh Cole Band at Donny's Gateway Pub
2025-01-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Donny’s Gateway Pub, 39100 Pioneer Blvd, Sandy, OR, 97005
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. He went on to serve as President of the Oregon Bluegrass Association and continues to host “Music From the True Vine” on KBOO-FM, the longest running bluegrass show West of the Mississippi. Josh’s influences include Ralph Stanley, Larry Sparks, and Bill Monroe, many of whom are featured on the Josh Cole Bluegrass Show, his podcast with nearly 200 episodes of traditional bluegrass recordings. Josh has played in dozens of bands, along with running his own hard-driving bluegrass band for nearly two decades. That’s why hometown fans have lovingly nicknamed him “The Elvis of Portland Bluegrass.”

Della Mae with Mountaintop Sound Band at the Hivve
2025-01-24 19:00 - 22:00 | The Hivve, 164 SE G St, Grants Pass, OR, 97526
Della Mae – Della Mae is a GRAMMY-nominated, all-women string band made up of founder and fiddle player Kimber Ludiker, lead vocalist/guitarist Celia Woodsmith, guitarist Avril Smith, and bassist Vickie Vaughn. Hailing from across North America, and reared in diverse musical styles, they are one of the most charismatic and engaging roots bands touring today. They have traveled to over 30 countries spreading peace and understanding through music. Their mission as a band is to showcase top female musicians, and to improve opportunities for women and girls through advocacy, mentorship, programming, and performance.
Mountaintop Sound Band – Southern Oregon’s friendliest acoustic sensation, 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 seasoned musicians Steven Swift and April McPherson, they love jamming anywhere and with anyone. Come get your smile and dance on!

Sunny South at the Muddy Rudder
2025-01-23 20:00 - 22:00 | The Muddy Rudder Public House, 8105 SE 7th Ave, Portland, OR, 97202, United States
Welcome to the Sunny South Bluegrass Band website. Sunny South is one of the top bluegrass bands playing in the Portland, Oregon area. They play fiery bluegrass with tight harmonies, and wonderful musicianship. They have been playing together in various configurations for over 30 years and cover a wide range of bluegrass styles and eras.

Thunder and Rain at Abbie Weisenbloom Presents
2025-01-23 18:30 - 22:00 | OR
Thunder and Rain is a newgrass band based in Nashville. They weave together bluegrass instrumentation with award winning songwriting inspired by pop, country, classic rock and old time. Three part harmony and sing-along choruses support image-rich lyricism and thunderous banjo / fiddle drive.
Time : 6:30 PM Potluck. 7:30 PM Show.
Cost : Suggested donation $25 or what you can. All income levels are welcome. Please pay at the door.
Reserve-seats : https://froggie.com/reserve-seats/
Location: Address in SE Portland will be emailed when you reserve a seat.
Questions? : Please email abbiew@froggie.com

Winter Music Festival
2025-01-23 - 2025-01-25 | OR
January 23-25, 2025 in Florence, Oregon at the Florence Events Center. An annual 3 day music festival featuring bluegrass, Americana and folk music.
This year’s event will feature Della Mae, Kristen Grainger and True North Tony Furtado and Luke Price, Whiskey Deaf,, The Henhouse Prowlers, Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band and Thunder and Rain.
Go to wintermusicfestval.org for ticket and schedule information.

PDXtremely Relaxed Bluegrass Jam 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month
2025-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Woodland Park Baptist Church, 11375 NE Halsey St., Portland, OR, 97220, United States
2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month. 6-8 p.m. Woodland Park Baptist Church, 11375 NE Halsey
Come help us Keep Portland Steered – in the direction of Bill Monroe and the Stanleys, that is. Everyone is welcome who can sing a lick or grip a pick. We’re just about having fun doing tunes together.
Info: Larry at schlott2573@comcast.net

Book Pub Regulars at Rose City Book Pub
2025-01-21 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.

Jon Cooper/Dundee Bluegrass Jam
2025-01-21 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.
