October Jam-a-thonSeveral dates and locations around Oregon to choose from. All events will be in support of the Steve Waller Grant and Nora Candey Songwriting Grant. October 6 Corral Creek Bluegrass Band concertStewart’s Hall 158 SW Broadway, Mill City.For more information callKen Cartwright 593-597-2941. Bevel Brewing Jam911 SE Armour Road.Bend,
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2024 Grant Recipients
The Oregon Bluegrass Association is pleased to announce the 2024 Steve Waller Grant recipients, Lillian Sawyer and Henry Strid. There were no applicants for the Candey Songwriting Grant this year. Lillian Sawyer is a fiddler, multi-instrumentalist, educator, and composer from Portland, Oregon. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Lillian
Idaho Bluegrass & Banjo Camp
Idaho Bluegrass & Banjo CampWeiser, Idaho – June 6th – 9th 2024 Classes in Banjo (3 Finger & Clawhammer), Bass, Harmony Singing, Songwriting, Mandolin, Guitar, FiddleBeginners Welcome. Band in residence – Missy Raines & Allegheny www.idahobluegrasscamp.org
OBA 2024 Annual Meeting
The 2024 OBA Annual Meeting will take place during the Shaniko Memorial Day Weekend Camp Out on May 25th from 1-3pm. At the historic Shaniko Hotel Ballroom. Bring Pie! 93489 4th StreetShaniko, OR 97057
Hoot, Holler & Sing
Hoot, Holler & SingFree Bluegrass Campout Memorial Day WeekendShaniko, Oregon May 24th-27 Hosted Jams, Pickin’ On The Porch.
Multnomah Grange Jam
Every Sunday at Multnomah Grange #7130639 SE Bluff Road, Gresham, OR 97080Doors Open at 1PMWe ask for donations to support more events. Beginners welcome. We hope to encourage musicians young and old to have a chance to share music in our historic grange hall. Bring your instruments and /or voices.
Bridgetown Bluegrass Folk Festival
5th Annual Bridgetown Bluegrass Folk FestivalSaturday, May 4th – 10am-1am 15 Bands on 2 stages at the First Congregational Concert Hall1126 SW Park Ave www.bridgetownbluegrass.com
Bluegrass Vocal Workshop
Bluegrass Vocal Workshop – Voice As An InstrumentWednesday, February 21st – Noon to 1:30pm on ZOOM Featuring:Stephen Mougin, Dan Boner, and Dede Wyland Appreciating the voice as a Bluegrass instrumentBasic techniques of phrasing, timing and ornamentationCaring for your voice and avoiding injury http://tinyurl.com/bluegrassvocals
Taborgrass Winter Workshops
Taborgrass Winter WorkshopsSaturday, February 3rd, 2024Artichoke Music – 2007 SE Powell Blvd – Portland Bluegrass and Old Time Workshops, Kids Program, Open Jams, Open Mic Performance b y Portland Radio Poniesfeaturing members of Never Come Down, Thunder Ridge and Fog Holler taborgrass.blogspot.com