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
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
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
Portland's beloved blulegrass trio Whiskey Puppy at The Snug!
Bluegrass music made in Central Oregon.
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 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
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
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 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
Fine bluegrass matinee show for the whole family! ALL AGES WELCOME
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
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 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 –
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!
Weekly Bluegrass Jam in McMinnville Oregon. Acoustic Jam, all levels welcome. Plenty of room for all who are interested.
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
The Book Pub Regulars play every other Tuesday at the Rose City Book Pub from 7-9:30 pm. Hard, fast and earnest.
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
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,
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
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
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
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.
Mostly traditional bluegrass and sweet harmonies from Portland, Oregon.
Sisters-based musician, Benji Nigel showcases his talented friends every Thursday all summer long! Pull up a chair on the big lawn, grab some dinner and soft-serve from the boathouse, and enjoy some of central Oregon’s favorite musicians. Skillethead – Setting roots in the high and dry Central Oregon desert, Skillethead
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.
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.
Doublewide 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’.
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
Gather downtown for a free, family-friendly celebration every Friday night this summer from June 27-August 29, 2025 that includes live musical performances, activities for kids and a market in the park, and wine, dining & shopping at downtown businesses, and a Cruise In for unique and antique cars on Fourth Street (no registration
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,
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.
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
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
Outdoor concert! Sunny South will open the show, followed by Bethel Mountain Band. Please bring your chairs or blankets for seating. Food and soft drinks will be available for purchase. No entry fee, donation will be taken. For more information contact Jerry 503-551-6484 Sunny South is one of the top
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
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.
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 –
The Jackstraw boys return for their “2nd and 4th Tuesdays” regular bluegrass happy hour!
Weekly Bluegrass Jam in McMinnville Oregon. Acoustic Jam, all levels welcome. Plenty of room for all who are interested.
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
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
LEFTOVER SALMON: Few bands stick around for thirty years. Even fewer bands leave a legacy during that time that marks them as a truly special, once-in-lifetime type band. And no band has done all that and had as much fun as Leftover Salmon. THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS: The Infamous Stringdusters are
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
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
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
LEFTOVER SALMON: Few bands stick around for thirty years. Even fewer bands leave a legacy during that time that marks them as a truly special, once-in-lifetime type band. And no band has done all that and had as much fun as Leftover Salmon. THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS: The Infamous Stringdusters are
LEFTOVER SALMON: Few bands stick around for thirty years. Even fewer bands leave a legacy during that time that marks them as a truly special, once-in-lifetime type band. And no band has done all that and had as much fun as Leftover Salmon. THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS: The Infamous Stringdusters are
Sisters-based musician, Benji Nigel showcases his talented friends every Thursday all summer long! Pull up a chair on the big lawn, grab some dinner and soft-serve from the boathouse, and enjoy some of central Oregon’s favorite musicians. Skillethead – Setting roots in the high and dry Central Oregon desert, Skillethead
