Oregon Bluegrass Association

Waltz Brewing Bluegrass Jam
2025-05-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-24 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.

Bluegrass & Brews
2025-04-29 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! 🤗🎵

Book Pub Regulars at Rose City Book Pub
2025-04-29 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
2025-04-29 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.

McMinnville Bluegrass Jam
2025-04-29 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.

Tuesday String Band EVERY TUESDAY @ Gilgamesh Brewing: The River
2025-04-29 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 Dadweed at the Showdown
2025-04-27 20:00 - 22:00 | The Showdown, 1195 Powell Blvd., Portland, OR, 97202, United States
Pacific Northwest acoustic trio reimagining pickin’ and thumpin’ by blending elements of jazz/folk/soul/R&B within a traditional bluegrass lens. Showcasing three-part vocal harmonies and virtuosic instrumentation, dadweed is redefining what’s possible in bluegrass.

Tuesday String Band at the Falls View Tavern
2025-04-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Falls View Tavern, 100 S McLoughlin Blvd, Oregon City, OR, 97045
Tuesday String Band is excited to make their debut at The Falls View Tavern! This quirky tavern is adorned with eclectic art from local artists and is known for having a beer garden that’s equipped for comfort year-round. Falls View Tavern is a dog-friendly establishment and has a reputation for hosting one of the best trivia nights around. Falls View patrons are known for having a good time, so bring your dancing shoes!

Rogue Moon at Carpenter Creek Winery
2025-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Carpenter Creek Farm, 47266 SW Carpenter Creek Road, Forest Grove, OR, 97113
Acoustic music from the Great Northwest.

Portland Sunday Bluegrass Jam – 2nd & 4th Sundays at Artichoke Music
2025-04-27 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.

Syco Billy's at the Fireside Lounge
2025-04-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Fireside Lounge, 895 W Main Street, Silverton, OR, 97381
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.

AJ Lee & Blue Summit hosted by the Ashland Folk Collective
2025-04-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
Join us for a night of soulful bluegrass music with AFC favorite, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, on April 26th!
Doors 6:00 | Show 7:00pm
Unitarian Fellowship |Ashland
​BYO Drinks | Kids 12 & Under Free

True North Duo at Silver Moon Brewing
2025-04-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend, OR, 97703
True North Duo is a bluegrass-leaning Americana powerhouse of terrific songwriting, lush vocals and crazy-good instrumentalists.

Knuckle Grease Station at Foreland Beer Earth Night
2025-04-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Foreland Beer, 777 NE 4th St, McMinville, OR, 97128
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.
Come celebrate Earth Day and support Zero Waste – McMinnville. Three bluegrass bands, cake, and $1/pint will be donated to Zero Waste!

Knuckle Grease Station at Foreland Beer Earth Night
2025-04-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Foreland Beer, 777 NE 4th St, McMinville, OR, 97128
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.

Sunny South at Threshold Brewing
2025-04-26 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.

Back Up and Push at the Boring Brewery
2025-04-26 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Ash Creek Bluegrass Band at the Historic Butteville Store
2025-04-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Historic Butteville General Store, 10767 Butte St NE, Aurora, OR, 97002, United States
Ash Creek explores the frontiers between bluegrass, folk, and traditional country music.
We work hard to find songs that respect those traditions, but aren’t the same ol’ stuff. We like a good story, and a tune that veers where you don’t expect it, without giving you a case of whiplash. And we try to stay right in the pocket of what we’re good at, which is good, solid acoustic music, meant to be listened to.
You can make reservations for Saturday night Dinner & Live Music by calling the Store at 503.678.1605.

Tuesday String Band at the Yard Food Park
2025-04-26 18:00 - 21:00 | The Yard Food Park, 4106 State Street, Salem, OR, 97301
Tuesday String Band returns to The Yard! This spot has over 18 food carts, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, a space for lawn games, and a very well-stocked bar! The crowds here have been very fun in the past, and the boys of Tuesday String Band are looking forward to getting people out on the dance floor once again! We hope to see you there.

Chasing Keridwyn at Remotion Winery
2025-04-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Remotion Wine, 255 E. California St., Jacksonville, CA, 97530, United States
Chasing Keridwyn brings driving bluegrass to Southern Oregon and beyond. Crafting intricate solos and soaring harmonies, Chasing Keridwyn increasingly blends more traditional bluegrass music with other genres for a fresh, lively sound.
The members had been playing with each other in different bands and informal sessions for years and it seemed timely to join together and sprout a band. The joy and friendship, the hours of practice and rehearsal, the dedication to developing tunes with care shines through the music.

Tuesday String Band at Finders Keepers Fest
2025-04-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Finders Keepers Fest, Taft Waterfront Park, 51st Street, Lincoln City, OR
Join us as Lincoln City celebrates 25 years of the iconic Finders Keepers program. The Finders Keepers program hides beautiful glass floats made by local artists on the beaches of Lincoln City for tourists to find. Meet some of the talented glass artists behind the magic, shop unique pieces from local vendors, snag a commemorative glass coin, and enjoy live music provided by Tuesday String Band and others!

Open Weekly Bluegrass Jam
2025-04-26 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.

AJ Lee & Blue Summit at Polaris Hall
2025-04-25 20:00 - 23:00 | Polaris Hall, 635 N Killingsworth Court, Portland, OR, 97217
AJ Lee & Blue Summit are an award-winning energetic, charming, and technically jaw-dropping band quickly rising on the national roots music scene. Based in Santa Cruz, California, the group met as teenagers, picking and jamming together as kids at local music festivals and jams until one day, they decided they would be a band. “Our roots go really deep,” explains de facto band leader Lee. “We met when we were young kids… We definitely decided to choose each other as a chosen family band later on in life, but in a lot of ways it was naturally just like that in the beginning.” “It was like one of those late at night things,” she continued. “We were sitting on a trailer at Grass Valley” at the annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival held in the Sierra Nevada foothills – “Someone said, ‘All of us right here, we’re a band now.’ We kind of didn’t take it seriously, but we were like, okay, we’ll be a band!”

Kristen Granger & True North at Salem's Historic Grand Theater
2025-04-25 19:30 - 23:00 | Salem Historic Grand Theater, 191 High Street NE, Salem, OR, 97301
Join us for a night of powerhouse Americana as Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters take the stage, bringing their electrifying blend of rock, country, and ‘70s psychedelic soul. Inspired by the legacy of Rosie the Riveter, this all-female band, led by Flynn’s dynamic vocals and storytelling, delivers a high-energy show packed with raw talent and undeniable charisma.
Opening the night is Kristen Grainger & True North, a bluegrass-leaning Americana group known for lush harmonies, award-winning songwriting, and top-tier musicianship. With Kristen Grainger’s evocative lyrics and a lineup of stellar instrumentalists, they create a rich, roots-driven sound that has captivated audiences across the country.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of trailblazing women in Americana music, bringing soulful melodies, stellar musicianship, and unstoppable energy to the stage!

Mountaintop Sound Band at Dunbar Farms
2025-04-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Dunbar Farms, 2881 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, OR, 97504
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 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 the Muddy Rudder
2025-04-24 20:00 - 22:00 | The Muddy Rudder Public House, 8105 SE 7th Ave, Portland, OR, 97202, United States

Doublewide at the Austin Mercantile
2025-04-24 16:30 - 18:30 | Austin Mercantile, 19570 Amber Meadow Drive, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
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, guitar, and mandola. They weave their original music and cover tunes together with lots of traditional and soulful harmonies, and darn good pickin’. Doublewide has played at the Sisters Depot, been featured on the Oregon Bluegrass Association showcase at Wintergrass in 2023 and 2024 and was especially honored to play at BetsieFest in Portland in 2023 and 2024. Sue and Rick also play with frontman Tony Lompa as the Henkle Butte Ramblers. The Ramblers have shared their goodtime cover tunes at the Barn, and at the Three Creeks Brewery’s Fresh Hop Festival in Sisters. Rick and Sue have been making music together for over 40 years – their first encounter in graduate school being “you play guitar”?

AJ Lee & Blue Summit at the Ruins
2025-04-23 18:00 - 21:00 | The Ruins, 13 Railroad Street, Hood River, OR, 97031
AJ Lee & Blue Summit are an award-winning energetic, charming, and technically jaw-dropping band quickly rising on the national roots music scene. Based in Santa Cruz, California, the group met as teenagers, picking and jamming together as kids at local music festivals and jams until one day, they decided they would be a band. “Our roots go really deep,” explains de facto band leader Lee. “We met when we were young kids… We definitely decided to choose each other as a chosen family band later on in life, but in a lot of ways it was naturally just like that in the beginning.” “It was like one of those late at night things,” she continued. “We were sitting on a trailer at Grass Valley” at the annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival held in the Sierra Nevada foothills – “Someone said, ‘All of us right here, we’re a band now.’ We kind of didn’t take it seriously, but we were like, okay, we’ll be a band!”
And thank goodness they became a band. Their first gigs were local, small venues, cafes, restaurants, coffee shops, where they’d play for multiple hours honing their set list and learning shared musical vocabularies. Now, as they criss-cross the country performing hundreds of shows a year to larger and larger audiences, you can sense the intention they had back then – to make music together not for just aspirational reasons, but because it’s fun – and it’s all you want to do as young musicians.
Doors at 5:30pm. Indoor venue. All-ages.
$20 in advance / $25 at door

PDXtremely Relaxed Bluegrass Jam 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month
2025-04-23 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
