Oregon Bluegrass Association

Bluegrass & Brews
2025-10-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-28 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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! 🤗🎵

Jacob Jolliff with SkilletHead at the Tower Theater
2025-10-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR, 97703
Jacob Jolliff is one of the world’s premier contemporary mandolinists. In 2011, he graduated from Berklee College of Music, having studied there on a full scholarship. The following year, in 2012, he won the USA’s National Mandolin Championship in Winfield, KS. A fixture of the bluegrass scene, he has performed and collaborated with Béla Fleck, Tony Trischka, Michael Daves, Grant Gordy, Wes Corbett, and Alex Hargreaves, to name a few. Additionally, throughout his 20s, he toured as a member of the groups Joy Kills Sorrow and Yonder Mountain String Band. Currently, his focus is on his own ensemble, The Jacob Jolliff Band—one of the most cutting-edge progressive bluegrass groups on the scene today. They’ve released three albums, the most recent of which, “Instrumentals, Vol. 2: Mandolin Mysteries,” dropped in May 2024. The band plays a combination of complex original instrumental music and vocal repertoire that spans from trad bluegrass to unlikely pop covers. Improvisation and the ensemble interplay are at the forefront.
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!

PDXtremely Relaxed Bluegrass Jam 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month
2025-10-22 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

Wednesday Night Bluegrass Jam
2025-10-22 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

Waltz Brewing Bluegrass Jam
2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-30 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.

Sunny South at the Muddy Rudder
2025-10-23 20:00 - 22:00 | The Muddy Rudder Public House, 8105 SE 7th Ave, Portland, OR, 97202, 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.

Patrick's Weekly Bluegrass Session
2025-10-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Hopworks Brewery, 2944 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR, 97202
Come on by! We’ll have some musician rotation from week to week, but it’ll always be bluegrass. Come have some bevs, some bites, and enjoy some music! No cover.

Josh Cole Band at 48 North Pizzeria
2025-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | 48 North Pizzeria, 6500 S. Virginia Ave., Portland, OR, United States
This is a great family friendly, delicious gig! We always have a great time, please join us!

Rogue Moon at Oregon City Farmers Market
2025-10-25 09:30 - 13:00 | Oregon City Farmers Market, Clackamas Community College, Green Lots #1, Clairmont Drive between S Beavercreek Road and N Douglas Loop, Oregon City, OR, United States
Rogue Moon, Acoustic Trio, Playing the Tunes of Merle Haggard, Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin, Peter Rowan, The Grateful Dead, you know, the classics.

Fadin' by 9 at Bi-Zi Farms Pumpkin Patch
2025-10-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Bi-Zi Farms, 9504 NE 119th St., Vancouver, WA, 98662
Fadin’ by 9 is a collection of many musical streams, converging into the great river of bluegrass. As long as there’s a driving beat, interesting lyrics, places to harmonize and show off tasty licks, we’ll give it a try. We’ve been together going on 18 years now, evolving as we go. We pull from our various musical histories, from traditional bluegrass to more contemporary tunes that, in Seth’s words, “were really bluegrass tunes from the beginning, but never knew it until we got to them.” Come find out what we mean at an upcoming show.

Open Weekly Bluegrass Jam
2025-10-25 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.

Tuesday String Band at Heiser's Pumpkin Patch
2025-10-25 11:30 - 14:30 | Heiser Farm, 21425 SE Grand Island Loop, Dayton, OR, 97114
Come join Tuesday String Band and a handful of other exciting regional Bluegrass bands at the Pumpkin Patch! More info coming soon

The Filthy Skillets at EZ Orchards
2025-10-25 12:00 - 16:00 | EZ Orchards, 5504 Hazelgreen Rd., Salem, OR, 97305, United States
The Filthy Skillets are a Portland based bluegrass band hailing from around the globe. They put their own twist on Traditional Bluegrass, honoring the foundation while continuing to add their own flavor. The Filthy Skillets play everyone from original tunes to Bluegrass standards and their own interpretation of music from other genres including classic country, western swing, and rock and roll.
The Filthy Skillets feature Josh Levine on mandolin, John Montgomery on guitar, Brendon Haggerty on fiddle, Steve Hathaway on banjo, and Nick Marcantonio on upright bass.

Rosa Lees at Pheasant Fields Farms
2025-10-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Pheasant Fields Farm, 1865 Camp Baker Rd., Medford, OR, 97501
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.

Back Up and Push at Boring Brewery
2025-10-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Boring Brewery, 38250 Pioneer Blvd, Sandy, OR
Backup & Push is a 5 piece bluegrass band situated in Welches, Oregon. We play traditional bluegrass, and Americana music.

Mountaintop Sound at Remotion Winery Halloween Party
2025-10-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Remotion Wine, 255 E. California St., Jacksonville, CA, 97530, 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 and April McPherson, they love jamming anywhere and with anyone. Come get your smile and dance on!

Syco Billy's at Beachcrest Brewing Company
2025-10-25 17:30 - 20:30 | Beachcrest Brewing Company, 7755 N Highway 101, Gleneden Beach, OR, 97388
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.

Tuesday String Band at Dry Town Tap Station
2025-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Dry Town Tap Station, 180 Main St E, Monmouth, OR, 97361
Tuesday String Band returns to Monmouth’s premier live music venue – Dry Town Tap Station! Located just a few blocks away from where the boys attended music school together (Western Oregon University), this venue is a great spot to stop for brews, live music, and food from a number of different food trucks. There has been some great dancing and singing along from crowds here in the past, and TSB is hoping to see YOU in the crowd this time around!

Free Range and Sweet Fern at Threshold Brewing
2025-10-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Threshold Brewing, 403 SE 79th Ave, Portland, OR, 97215
Free Range – 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.
Sweet Fern – Traditionally inspired, vocally driven, bluegrass music with a Pacific Northwest feel

The Jamblers at Hoffman Farms Store & Pumpkin Patch
2025-10-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Hoffman Farms Store, 22242 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton, OR, 97007
The Jamblers play a blend of country, folk, bluegrass, classic rock, jazz, alt-indie, standards, originals & more – then jamble ’em together into our acoustic-style sound. Some call it “Americana,” others “Variety.” We just call it “Music,” the kind everyone can enjoy.

True North Duo at Stone/Levy House Concerts
2025-10-26 16:00 - 18:00 | OR
We’re honored to be invited to play this established concert series. We’ll be there on our initial appearance in duo format. Email here for more information about tickets: concerts2514@yahoo.com.

Tuesday String Band EVERY TUESDAY @ Gilgamesh Brewing: The River
2025-10-28 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 🙂

Jackstraw at the Laurelthirst
2025-10-28 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
2025-10-28 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.

Bend: Pine Forest Grange Community Jam – Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday 7:00 – 9:00 pm
2025-10-28 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

The Jacob Jolliff Band at the Liberty Theater
2025-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Liberty Theater, 2100 Sherman Avenue, North Bend, OR, 97459
Jacob Jolliff is one of the world’s premier contemporary mandolinists. In 2011, he graduated from Berklee College of Music, having studied there on a full scholarship. The following year, in 2012, he won the USA’s National Mandolin Championship in Winfield, KS. A fixture of the bluegrass scene, he has performed and collaborated with Béla Fleck, Tony Trischka, Michael Daves, Grant Gordy, Wes Corbett, and Alex Hargreaves, to name a few. Additionally, throughout his 20s, he toured as a member of the groups Joy Kills Sorrow and Yonder Mountain String Band. Currently, his focus is on his own ensemble, The Jacob Jolliff Band—one of the most cutting-edge progressive bluegrass groups on the scene today. They’ve released three albums, the most recent of which, “Instrumentals, Vol. 2: Mandolin Mysteries,” dropped in May 2024. The band plays a combination of complex original instrumental music and vocal repertoire that spans from trad bluegrass to unlikely pop covers. Improvisation and the ensemble interplay are at the forefront.

Book Pub Regulars at Rose City Book Pub
2025-10-28 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.

Bean Water Bluegrass at Haymaker Bar & Grill
2025-10-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Haymaker Bar & Eatery, 1233 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR, 97217
Monthly on every last Wednesday
