We're sorry, but the October 10 Bluegrass Wednesday has been cancelled. The series of “Bluegrass Wednesdays” continues October 10 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 […]
The series of “Bluegrass Wednesdays” continues October 17 with the Portland Radio Ponies at the Gastro Mania Annex in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. The Portland Radio Ponies are Joe Suskind-guitar, Patrick Connell,-guitar, Kaden Hurst- mandolin Brian Alley- Banjo Kian Dye - Fiddle Ben Ticknor - Bass We play a combination of traditional and original […]
The series of “Bluegrass Wednesdays” continues October 31 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 […]
We’re sorry, but tonight’s show has been cancelled. We hope we’ll see you in the vault next week for JT and Rowdy Mountain.
The series of “Bluegrass Wednesdays” continues November 14 with JT and Rowdy Mountain at 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, […]
Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues November 21 with The Lillian Sawyer Band at Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. The Lillian Sawyer Band, led by local fiddler and Berklee College of Music alumnus Lily Sawyer, is a supergroup made up of some of Portland’s best and hottest pickers. Joining her on guitar is Joe Suskind (Never […]
Bluegrass Wednesday's continues November 28 with The Horsenecks at 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 have been performing […]
The series of “Bluegrass Wednesday's” continues December 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 […]
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 […]
We're sorry--Fern Hill Bluegrass has had to cancel due to illness. We'll see you next week!
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 at Gastro Mania in Multnomah Village
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 […]
Friday Night February 15th join Whistlin' Rufus at Gastro Mania for a night of music, food and fun with all our friends
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 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 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 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 […]