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
Tag: acoustic music
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
Rogue Moon @ the Grand Lodge
Join the band for a monthly adventure at McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove 1st Wednesdays for the foreseeable future Free, all ages
Dander @ Benbears Beers
Enjoy a little weekday evening acoustic bluegrass and americana music at BenBears with the band Dander.
The Bootleg Jam
The Bootleg Jam will be playing from 7-9 at McMenamins. Come join us for some traditional bluegrass, some originals, and some other, bluegrassified tunes. The Old Church, 30340 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Wilsonville, OR 97070.
NOAM PIKELNY & FRIENDS
NOAM PIKELNY is widely recognized as the preeminent banjoist of his generation. Hailed by the Chicago Tribune as the “pros’ top banjo picker,” Noam is a founding member of Punch Brothers, a string ensemble which The Boston Globe calls “a virtuosic revelation” and The New Yorker describes as “wide- ranging
John Reischman and The Jaybirds – Nov 2nd
John Reischman and The JaybirdsSun, Nov 2, 2025 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM Multnomah Arts Center7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR Doors (and the Box Office) will open at 7 p.m. Last year’s evening with John Reischman and The Jaybirds at the Multnomah Arts Center was stellar! Please join us! Buy Tickets
Jon Cooper Dundee Jam
First, 3rd, & 5th Tuesdays. Come at 6 for an enchilada and/or at 7 to pick a Lotta. LA Sierra in Dundee, OR.