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: Bluegrass
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.
Camp Bluegrass Pride
Held in Astoria, Oregon, Camp Bluegrass Pride offers an immersive week of workshops, ensemble classes, jams, performances, and community‑building experiences led by an all‑star lineup of instructors. The camp prioritizes musical excellence, mental health, access, and belonging — creating a space where participants can grow as musicians while showing up
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
Eagleview Bluegrass Family Reunion Pickout
17th Annual Eagleview Bluegrass Family Reunion PickoutJune 5th-7th 2026Eagleview Campground Eight bands, potluck, jamming, Gospel show, Hiking, Swimming, Fishing. No Reservations needed. Donations are appreciated for the campground rental. Info: Umpqua Valley Bluegrassrossjoe@hotmail.com
Camp Bluegrass Pride
Join us on the stunning Oregon coast for a week of music, community, and celebration at the very first Camp Bluegrass Pride from June 21-26, 2026! Nestled in the historic town of Astoria at the Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts and other locations throughout downtown Astoria, this immersive
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
Bootleg Jam at Hotel Oregon inMcminnville
Free show 7-9 pm in Maddies Room.
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