The Nora Candey Memorial Songwriting Scholarship was first established in 2021 after Nora’s passing in 2020. It took some time to publicize, and the first awards were granted in 2023. In 2024 and 2025, no appropriate applications were submitted. For 2026, we want to ensure the OBA community is aware
Tag: acoustic music
Ross Island Ramblers at Threshold Brewery
Mixing bluegrass, old-time, classic country tunes, and a few originals, the Ross Island Ramblers play a soulful and high-energy blend of the best in traditional American folk music.
Hood River Bluegrass/Old-time Jam
An open community bluegrass/old-time jam in downtown Hood River, OR. This event will happen every odd Monday of the month (1st, 3rd, sometimes 5th) and is open to pickers, strummers, and fiddlers of all ages, as long as instruments are acoustic. The jam will be at Hood River Brewing Co.
OBA to Launch Artist-in-Residence Program
Oregon Bluegrass Association Awarded $10,000 to Launch Central Oregon Artist-in-Residence Program The Oregon Bluegrass Association (OBA) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $10,000 community grant to support the launch of Front Porch Roots, a new Bluegrass Artist-in-Residence program serving rural Central Oregon. The 16-week residency program will expand
Greg Matthews Tribute
In Memoriam: Greg MatthewsLost River Bluegrass Festival (Merrill) Greg Matthews, a founding organizer of the Lost River Bluegrass Festival, passed away last week. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and the many musicians, volunteers, and community members whose lives he touched through music. Greg often joked that
Dander @ BenBears Beers
Enjoy a little weekday evening acoustic bluegrass and Americana music at BenBears with the band Dander. Dog (and cat) lovers welcome.
Why Create The OBA?
In the early 1980s—long before most people had heard of the internet—bluegrass was just beginning to take hold in Oregon and southwest Washington. Stew Dodge was running a festival in Clark County, and George Rellis was producing events in Eugene, but there was little continuity between musicians or regions. From
Sunny Sky Boys (with special guest Fiddlin’ Alli Lindley) at the Umpqua Valley Farmer’s Market in Roseburg
Sunny Sky Boys at the Umpqua Valley Farmer’s Market SECOND SATURDAYS EVERY OTHER MONTH throughout 2025 March 8, May 10, July 12, Sept 13, Nov 8 10:30 am-12:30 pm (unless otherwise indicated) The Sunny Sky Boys with special guests will be jammin’ from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at the
Dander @ Benbears Beers
Enjoy a little weekday evening acoustic bluegrass and americana music at BenBears with the band Dander.
Rogue Moon @ the Grand Lodge
Join the band at the garage door stage on first Wednesday’s starting on January 7th