Bluegrass Wednesday continues February 5 with Whiskey Deaf at the Gastro Mania Annex in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Whiskey Deaf is Annie Staninec & John Kael and friends Annie Staninec has been playing fiddle since the age of four, and can rattle your teeth with a bluegrass breakdown, tug at your soul on a […]
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The series of “Bluegrass Wednesdays” continues December 19 with Mountain Honey at The Vault at Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Mountain Honey features Linda Leavitt (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Dee Johnson (vocals, bass), Greg Stone (vocals, guitar) and Mike Stahlman (vocals, banjo). Sweet and golden acoustic music inspired by traditional bluegrass, with driving banjo […]
Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues December 26 with Big Dickens at Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Big Dickens is a bluegrass/classic country duet from Portland Oregon. The duet members are Steve Reischman on guitar and vocals and Kevin Johnson on mandolin and vocals.Steve and Kevin have been playing together in various bands for over 40 […]
Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues January 2 with Never Come Down at Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Built on bluegrass instrumentation, Never Come Down's sound is a blend of country, folk and soulful Americana. Fronted by singer-songwriters Joe Suskind and Crystal Lariza, the seven piece released their debut self-titled album last September. Since then they have […]
Bluegrass Wednesday on January 9th will feature a night of 4 of the many great fiddlers in the Portland area. Here's who's playing. Annie Staninec from Whiskey Deaf Lillian Sawyer from the Lillian Sawyer Band Kain Dye from JT and Rowdy Mtn Mike Eisler from Fern Hill Bluegrass Band All these fiddlers play with other […]
Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues January 16 with The Filthy Skillets at the Annex of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. The Filthy Skillets will show you a good time. This 5 piece Portland based bluegrass band is deeply rooted in traditional Bluegrass but draws from a wide variety of music styles. They'll play you some bluegrass […]
Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues January 30th with Ash Creek at the Annex of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Ash Creek explores the frontiers between bluegrass, folk, and traditional country music. Gene Alger plays banjo; Larry Ullman plays bass; Tim Howell plays guitar; Clayton Knight plays mandolin and fiddle. We all share lead and harmony vocals. The […]
The series of “Bluegrass Wednesday’s” continues February 6 with Whiskey Deaf at the Gastro Mania Annex in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Whiskey Deaf is Annie Staninec & John Kael and friends Annie Staninec has been playing fiddle since the age of four, and can rattle your teeth with a bluegrass breakdown, tug at your […]
The series of “Bluegrass Wednesdays” continues February 13 with Fern Hill Bluegrass Band at the Gastro Mania Annex in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Fern Hill Bluegrass is a group of polished, veteran North West bluegrass musicians. They approach bluegrass music in the style of the classic bands of the 1950’s and they successfully recreate […]
Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues February 20 with The Horsenecks at the Annex of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. With roots in Portland Oregon and Liverpool England, The Horsenecks play hard-hitting and heartfelt Old Time and classic Bluegrass music. The members formed a strong musical bond after meeting at a festival in 2012 and […]
Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues February 27 with JT and Rowdy Mountain at the Annex of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Known for his smooth, clear voice and authentic phrasing, Jonathan “JT” Trawick continues a rich tradition of singing and storytelling from deep within the Ozark hills. Gracing stages all across the United States, JT has […]
Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues March 6 with Mountain Honey at the Annex of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Mountain Honey features Linda Leavitt (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Dee Johnson (vocals, bass), Greg Stone (vocals, guitar) and Mike Stahlman (vocals, banjo). Sweet and golden acoustic music inspired by traditional bluegrass, with driving banjo and high lonesome harmonies is […]
Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues March 13 with the Fern Hill Bluegrass Band at the Annex of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Fern Hill Bluegrass is a group of polished, veteran North West bluegrass musicians. They approach bluegrass music in the style of the classic bands of the 1950’s and they successfully recreate that sound! Great […]
Here's a little change of pace. On Thursday, March 14 the Annex at Gastro Mania will host a debut CD release party with the band Varlese. Founded in 2018 by Portland local Amy Hakanson, Varelse is a unique combination of various traditions, instruments, and histories. Nyckelharpa, fiddle, six-string guitar and various hand percussion instruments come […]
Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues March 20 with the Lillian Sawyer Band at the Annex of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Lillian Sawyer and her band had a very successful sh0w when they played here in November. I've had many requests to have then return so here they are! The Lillian Sawyer Band, led by local […]
Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues March 27 with Sam Hill at the Annex of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Portland based Sam Hill was a perennial favorite amongst bluegrass music fans here in the Pacific Northwest for about a dozen years until their breakup at the beginning of 2005. Three critically acclaimed CD’s chock full of […]
The series of “Bluegrass Wednesdays” continues April 3 with Sunny South at the Gastro Mania Annex in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. The original Sunny South band was formed in 1980 by four Portland area musicians who loved the original sounds of early bluegrass music as it was played in the 1940’s and 1950’s. The band, consisted […]
The series of “Bluegrass Wednesdays” continues April 10 with Big Dickens at the Annex of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Big Dickens is a bluegrass/classic country band from Portland Oregon. The band members are Steve Reischman on guitar and vocals, Dodo Johnson on Bass and vocals, Linda Leavitt plays mandolin, guitar and […]
Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues April 17 with Michael Shay, Chris Kee and "Spud" Seigel at the Annex of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Oregon mandolinist Peter "Spud" Siegel and Texas singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Shay join together for an eclectic repertoire of traditional bluegrass and ragtime tunes mixed with original country-folk songs. Touches of classical, […]
Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues April 24 with Mountain Honey at the Annex of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Mountain Honey features Linda Leavitt (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Dee Johnson (vocals, bass), Greg Stone (vocals, guitar) and Mike Stahlman (vocals, banjo). Sweet and golden acoustic music inspired by traditional bluegrass, with driving banjo and high lonesome harmonies is […]
The first all fiddle night at the Vault was in January this year and it was a big success so, here we go again! This fiddle night will feature Amy and Ellie Hakanson along with their father Rob playing rhythm guitar. This is a very talented family. Both Amy and Ellie have several musical projects […]
This Wednesday, May 8 at Gastro Mania the Horsenecks were scheduled to play. That was a mistake on my part. Apologies! Big Dickens has agreed to fill the slot! Big Dickens is Steve Reischman, Dee Johnson, Linda Leavitt and Kevin Johnson. Joining them this time will the great Ellie Hakansson on Fiddle and vocals. The […]
The series of “Bluegrass Wednesdays” continues May 15 with Sunny South at the Gastro Mania Annex in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. The original Sunny South band was formed in 1980 by four Portland area musicians who loved the original sounds of early bluegrass music as it was played in the 1940’s and 1950’s. The band, consisted […]
The series of “Bluegrass Wednesday’s” continues May 22 with Whiskey Deaf at the Gastro Mania Annex in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Whiskey Deaf is Annie Staninec & John Kael and friends Annie Staninec has been playing fiddle since the age of four, and can rattle your teeth with a bluegrass breakdown, tug at your […]
Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues May 29 with Julie and the WayVes at the Annex of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Julie & The WayVes is a 5-piece, progressive bluegrass band, based out of Portland, Oregon. Centered around the songwriting of Julie Schmidt, a confluence of hard-driving bluegrass and masterful composition and arrangement sensibilities delivers a […]
Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues June 5 with Whistlin' Rufus at the Annex of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. The Whistlin' Rufus musicians bring a lot of experience to the stage and have roots in Classical, Irish, Folk, Bluegrass, Rock and Roll and Jazz music. When you stir it all together combining their exciting knack for […]
The John Montgomery Band will play a special "Bluegrass Tuesday" at Gastro Mania. John's band will include himself, Seth Wiggins, Kaden Hurst, Linda Leavitt and Delores Johnson. This group of talented musicians will be featured on a special Tuesday night bluegrass show. This all ages show starts at 7pm. There's a $5 cover charge and […]
Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues 12 with Mike Compton at the Annex of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $20 cover. This show is limited to 65. To reserve seats call Kevin Johnson at 503-715-6157 or email at bootinz1@comcast.net Mandolin Magazine calls him a player with "a worldwide reputation as one of the modern masters of bluegrass mandolin...one of […]
Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues June 19 with JT and Rowdy Mountain at the Vault of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Known for his smooth, clear voice and authentic phrasing, Jonathan “JT” Trawick continues a rich tradition of singing and storytelling from deep within the Ozark hills. Gracing stages all across the United States, JT has […]
Bluegrass Wednesday on June 26 will feature Leif and Aileen Halvorson. Leif & Aileen play bluegrass inspired music featuring guitar, bass, and vocal harmonies. At times traditional, while usually way off the beaten path, their style incorporates a blend of everything they've ever heard. And while their instrumentation may be scarce, they aim to create […]
The series of bluegrass and related music continues on Wednesday, July 3 at Gastro Mania with Never Come Down! Built on bluegrass instrumentation, Never Come Down's sound is a blend of country, folk and soulful Americana. Fronted by singer-songwriters Joe Suskind and Crystal Lariza, the seven piece released their debut self-titled album last September. Since […]
Bluegrass Wednesday's continues on Wednesday, July 10 with Mountain Honey! Mountain Honey features Linda Leavitt (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Dee Johnson (vocals, bass), Greg Stone (vocals, guitar) and Mike Stahlman (vocals, banjo). Sweet and golden acoustic music inspired by traditional bluegrass, with driving banjo and high lonesome harmonies is what Mountain Honey offers. The show starts at […]
Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues July 17 with the Filthy Skillets at the Gastro Mania Vault in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. The Filthy Skillets will show you a good time. This 5 piece Portland based bluegrass band is deeply rooted in traditional Bluegrass but draws from a wide variety of music styles. They'll play you some […]
Like the best gumbos, each ingredient pops with flavor, the notes hand-pressed with raw emotion and garnished with intentional love. Whether performing a classic Stanley Brothers number such as “Highway of Regret” or their own “We Ain’t Even Friends”, Rowdy Mountain makes real music and it really moves. At its core, Rowdy Mountain is Papa […]
Bluegrass Wednesday on July 31 will feature the Horsenecks! With roots in Portland Oregon and Liverpool England, The Horsenecks play hard-hitting and heartfelt Old Time and classic Bluegrass music. The members formed a strong musical bond after meeting at a festival in 2012 and have been performing and touring together ever since. With driving old […]
Bluegrass Wednesday on August 7 features Mountain Honey. Mountain Honey features Linda Leavitt (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Dee Johnson (vocals, bass), Greg Stone (vocals, guitar) and Mike Stahlman (vocals, banjo). Sweet and golden acoustic music inspired by traditional bluegrass, with driving banjo and high lonesome harmonies is what Mountain Honey offers. This all ages show starts at […]
This week Bluegrass Wednesday will feature Slipshod. 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 […]
Big Dickens will be playing at Strum PDX on Thursday, August 15 at 7pm. Linda Leavitt, Steve Reischman, Dee Johnson, Kevin Healy, Ellie Hakansson and Kevin Johnson make up this band. You'll hear classic country and traditional bluegrass from this bunch! The show starts at 7pm so don't be late!
The series of “Bluegrass Wednesday’s” continues August 21 with Whiskey Deaf at the Gastro Mania Vault in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $7 cover. Whiskey Deaf is Annie Staninec & John Kael and friends Annie Staninec has been playing fiddle since the age of four, and can rattle your teeth with a bluegrass breakdown, tug at your […]
Big Dickens is Steve Reischman, Dee Johnson, Linda Leavitt, Kevin Healy, Ellie Hakansson (when available!). They play classic country and traditional bluegrass music. Come on by and say “hello”!
The Bluegrass Wednesday series continues on September 4 with the John Montgomery Band. The John Montgomery Band is a bluegrass band based in Portland, Oregon. The band is known for its authentic traditional vocal presentation of the genre and includes some of the best instrumentalists in the area. While the band reaches into the past […]
The bluegrass Wednesday series continues on September 11 with Ash Creek at the Gastro Mania Vault. Ash Creek explores the frontiers between bluegrass, folk, and traditional country music. Gene Alger plays banjo; Larry Ullman plays bass; Tim Howell plays guitar; Clayton Knight plays mandolin and fiddle. We all share lead and harmony vocals.
The series of “Bluegrass Wednesday’s” continues September 18 with Whiskey Deaf at the Gastro Mania Vault in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $7 cover. Whiskey Deaf is Annie Staninec & John Kael and friends Annie Staninec has been playing fiddle since the age of four, and can rattle your teeth with a bluegrass breakdown, tug at your […]
The Bluegrass Wednesday series continues at the Gastro Mania Vault. This week features the John Montgomery Band. The John Montgomery Band is a bluegrass band based in Portland, Oregon. The band is known for its authentic traditional vocal presentation of the genre and includes some of the best instrumentalists in the area. While the band […]
Come join us for another Fiddle Night on October 2 at 7pm! This round we'll more of Portlands best fiddlers featuring Annie Stannic, James Mason, Ben Blechman and Luke Price. This should be a great show so don't miss out! Cover is $10 for this special event. All proceeds go to the musicians.
Hey, Portland! Kristen Grainger & True North want to rock your Wednesday - come join us for lots of tunes old, new, borrowed and blue(grass). “True North plays tunes so smooth it brings to mind pop-bluegrass artists like Allison Krause and Union Station as well as old country legends like Hank Williams “ Kim Ruehl/ […]
Whiskey Deaf plays Bluegrass Wednesday one more time at the Gastro Mania Vault. One of my favorites and a regular at the Vault, Annie Staninec and John Kael (maybe others too?) will play one of the last Bluegrass Wednesday shows at the Vault. Show starts at 7pm. $7 cover
Portland based Sam Hill was a perennial favorite amongst bluegrass music fans here in the Pacific Northwest for about a dozen years until their breakup at the beginning of 2005. Three critically acclaimed CD’s chock full of impressive, traditional sounding original songs, as well as exciting stage shows, had helped boost the group’s popularity and […]
Leif & Aileen play bluegrass inspired music featuring guitar, bass, and vocal harmonies. At times traditional, while usually way off the beaten path, their style incorporates a blend of everything they've ever heard. And while their instrumentation may be scarce, they aim to create a full and dynamic picture in their attempt to touch you […]