Events - Week View

Weekend matinees go on from 1-3 pm, free, all ages.

May 2 (Sat): Blind Stampede - blues grit, country soul, classic rock swagger
May 3 (Sun): Ashley Seaton & TK Swing All-Stars - Portland’s hottest jazz ensemble
May 9 (Sat): Thunder Ridge - straight-ahead bluegrass
May 10 (Sun): Sweet Preserves - Traditional acoustic New Orleans jazz
May 16 (Sat): Josh Cole‘s Bluegrass Matinee - good, old-fashioned bluegrass
May 17 (Sun): Kung Pao Chickens - the finest in Django-esque Roma jazz
May 23 (Sat): TBA
May 24 (Sun): Tuba Django - Django-esque Roma jazz with Tuba bass
May 30 (Sat): MoonCats - acoustic roots remedies with a meaningful message
May 31 (Sun): Sleepy Lagoon - Pete Krebs, Doug Sammons (Midnight Serenaders) playing 20s/30s jazz, Hawaiian, and exotica with vocal harmonies

On Sunday afternoons, the Hostel Café in Portland, Oregon provides a friendly setting for this TrailJams Irish traditional tune session. TrailJams is a music community focused on making acoustic music together outside for the enjoyment of the musicians and of people passing by. The cozy café makes a great place to keep the music going in the winter. In better weather, the tune playing moves out to the café’s courtyard. Guests of the Hostel Café and the adjoining Northwest Portland Hostel are likely to settle at one of the nearby tables to enjoy the music.

NOTE: No session on Jun 7 (Sun) to make space for the Community Gathering.

COVID Policy:
Please be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 if you are joining this session — that is a request, not a requirement.

Uilleann piper Preston Howard Wilde leads an Irish piping session - it’s a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon, all ages, 2-4 pm.

Mar 16 - pre-empted by St. Patrick‘s Day Celebration. Irish piping tunes can be heard on Mar 17 (Mon) from 11 am to 1 pm.

All performances 6-8 pm (unless otherwise extended), free, 21+

May 12 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
May 13 (Wed): The Get Down Funk Collective [extended to 9 pm] - infectious blend of funk, soul, R&B, and jazz
May 14 (Thu): The Wrath of Kahn - newer Jerry Garcia Band tribute
May 15 (Fri): Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters - a sound that hearkens back to early Stones, ‘70s psychedelic country rock, and alternately charms like a Sunday afternoon front porch session…
May 16 (Sat): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters - rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart
May 17 (Sun) Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
May 18 (Mon): Catnip Brothers - Pete Krebs and friends bring swinging country in
May 19 (Tue): The Pagan Jug Band - a delightful mix of jug, blues, country, bluegrass and hokum
May 20 (Wed): Scott Law Band [extended to 9 pm] - featuring Micah Kassell on drums, Tye North on bass, Chelsea Luker on winds and Jeff Baxter on keyboards!
May 21 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters - rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart
May 22 (Fri): Syco Billy‘s String Band - far from your average bluegrass band
May 23 (Sat): Bad Assets - Rowdy country-rock with blazing Telecaster guitar!
May 24 (Sun) Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
May 25 (Mon): Best Intentions - traditional honkytonk, western swing, and roots rock & roll
May 26 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
May 27 (Wed): Rhapsody in Red [extended to 9 pm] - female-fronted Jerry Garcia/Grateful Dead tribute
May 28 (Thu): Clark Engine Co. - reviving the roots of American-made music
May 29 (Fri): Michelle Alany & The Mystics - traditional and original Sephardic (Judeo-Spanish), Balkan and Israeli songs infused with her tasty Austin-blues stylings
May 30 (Sat): The Resolectrics - a rock and soul power trio
May 31 (Sun) Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful

You are invited to our first summer concert of 2026. Come and share a Sunday evening of "Genre Fluid" Folk, Roots and Pop, suggested donation $25, 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:30). Reservations Required. RSVP to KIM(*at*)KIMcLaughlin.com. Space is limited for this OUTDOOR house concert. Abby Posner is a Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and composer celebrated for her high-energy performances and genre-defying sound. Blending folk, roots, blues, pop, and indie rock, Posner is known for her virtuosic guitar and banjo playing, soulful vocals, and inventive live looping that can transform a solo performance into a full-band experience. A graduate of CalArts, she has composed music for film, television, and advertising, with placements on shows including This American Life, The Fosters, and GLEE. Posner has toured extensively across the United States, opened for acclaimed artists including Sierra Hull and Dustbowl Revival, and earned multiple songwriting honors. Whether delivering intimate folk ballads or festival-ready anthems, Abby Posner brings passion, musicianship, and undeniable stage presence to every performance.

Brightwell & Moran with David Gross Sunday, May 31 • 7 PM - 9 PM Award-winning Americana with an Abbey Road Pedigree, $21.26 (including service fee)/$25 door. From the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Brightwell & Moran deliver a masterclass in Eclectic Acoustic folk-rock. Drawing comparisons to The Civil Wars and Birds of Chicago, this duo pairs Kelly Brightwell’s Americana sensibilities with Woody Moran’s folk-rock edge.

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Sun/Mon 7-9 pm, Wed/Thu/Sat 8-10 pm

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

May 2 (Sat): Adlai Alexander and Dan Faehnle
May 3 (Sun): Chris Lee VGB Trio - music of Jan Garbarik and Eberhard Weber
May 4 (Mon): Mary Kadderly and Dan Gildea - jazz piano, voice, guitar
May 6 (Wed): Paul Mazzio - jazz trumpet
May 7 (Thu): Pete Peterson - jazz saxophone
May 10 (Sun): Piano bar with Courtney Freed and David Saffert
May 11 (Mon): Voxanova - Latin groove
May 13 (Wed): David Kim and Gary Lompray - the music of Jobim
May 14 (Thu): Terry Robb - Blues Master
May 17 (Sun): Gabriela Gimenez - Brazilian flute
May 18 (Mon): Cheryl Alex and Dan Balmer - jazz flute and guitar
May 20 (Wed): David Barber and Jack Radcliffe - jazz voice and guitar
May 21 (Thu): Gordon Lee - jazz piano
May 24 (Sun): Megan Yvonne and Andrew Oliver - tango duo
May 25 (Mon): Eddie Parente and John Stowell - jazz violin, guitar
May 27 (Wed): Della Simone Trio - jazz voice
May 28 (Thu): Ben Graves Trio - jazz guitar
May 30 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Cheryl Alex and Laurent Nickel
May 31 (Sun): JT Trawick - Ozark country Texan swing
Jun 1 (Mon): Annette Lowman - jazz voice
Jun 3 (Wed): Bigger Nova -j bossa nova soul jazz

Seattle Song Circle continues its tradition of a virtual circle, now marking the sixth online year. Held every Sunday. For more info, go to: https://www.seafolklore.org/about-sfs/seattle-song-circle/.

Uncle Bonsai is Andrew Ratshin (guitar/vocals), Patrice O’Neill (vocals), and Kat Bula (vocals). Brand new release : “UNCLE BONSAI LIVE: selections from 7 Sins, 7 Wonders, 7 Dwarfs – a song cycle”. With just three voices and an acoustic guitar, Uncle Bonsai presents an often dizzying vocal array of intricate harmony. Imagine what might happen if Tim Burton and Edward Gorey hijacked the Andrews Sisters en route to a Stephen Sondheim festival with The Beatles and Tom Lehrer in the sidecar; you’d get Seattle super- harmonizers Uncle Bonsai. Potluck 6:30 pm, show 7:30 pm, Suggested donation is $25-30 at the door - pay what you can. All income levels welcome. To RSVP for a concert or to ask questions, you can use the form on the website or send an email to abbiew(*at*)froggie.com. We invite you to make a voluntary donation of $1 or more for the live streaming portion of the show. 100% of the streaming tips go to the artists! COVID Policy: Masks not required, but you are invited to wear one if you prefer! We have HEPA Filters and open windows. Contact: Abbie Weisenbloom / abbiew(*at*)froggie.com. Join us for an evening of music food & friends! ~ Abbie

Super supportive weekly open mic hosted by Johnny Franco! Check out the Facebook group, song prompts weekly for those wanting to create something unique to share!

Sign-up at 8 pm, music from 9 – 11:30 pm, free.

Folk Espresso, early morning folk music to get your week started.

Hosted by:
Diane Hunt (1st Monday),
Jonathan Lay (2nd Monday),
Andy O‘Hara (3rd Monday),
Diane Hunt (4th Monday),
Gordy Euler (5th Monday),

Previous shows on the KBOO program page at https://kboo.fm/program/folk-espresso.

Led by Joe Offer, new Zoom link posted every week, just before doors open: https://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=168014&messages=37.

Sessions are led by Marina Dodgson (fiddle) and Maurice Condie (guitar). These are open access sessions, so there’s no need to book in advance, you’re welcome to just turn up and join in!

We believe great things happen when we play tunes together! People connect with each other and make friends, and we keep our music traditions alive by sharing tunes and passing them on. What’s more, playing tunes can make you feel happy, and if you do it often enough, you’ll notice that you are getting better at playing your instrument too!

It turns out that you don’t even have to be in the same place…great things still happen when we play music together, online from the comfort of your own home.

Phoenix Folk Ltd exists to promote participation and performance in folk and acoustic music, song and dance across the North East of England. We aim to be a friendly face of folk music, to help keep alive the great traditions of folk music and to encourage talent and personal musical development.

Everyone is muted, which means that you hear your own instrument, completing a trio with our fiddle and guitar. You can play the tune, or try some harmony!

Artichoke Community Music class hosted by Anne Weiss at an off-site location, $117.77 for all four classes (including service fee), drop-ins $33.85 (including fee).

Come to this welcoming, non-judgement workshop to learn or strengthen the absolute singing basics- breath, body mechanics, singing on pitch (or beginning to!) singing a melody, taking a look at rhythm and even a beginners understanding of music theory! We’ll sing some easy songs to practice our skills and - who knows- there may even be a little bit of harmony!

Mondays- June 1, 8, 22, and 29 (no class June 15).




Location: Taborspace, in the Arts Room. Wheelchair accessible and on the #15 bus line. 5441 SE Belmont Street, Portland, Oregon

Join us every Monday from 6:30–10 pm at The Hostel Cafe for our weekly Open Mic Night, a cozy, community-focused space where local and traveling musicians share original songs, covers, and acoustic sets.

Enjoy live music, good vibes, and cafe drinks while discovering new talent and supporting our featured performers. If you‘re looking for open mic music events in Portland or a friendly spot to play, The Hostel Cafe is the place to be every Monday night. This is a free event, but we encourage you to tip our featured performers!

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Sun/Mon 7-9 pm, Wed/Thu/Sat 8-10 pm

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

May 2 (Sat): Adlai Alexander and Dan Faehnle
May 3 (Sun): Chris Lee VGB Trio - music of Jan Garbarik and Eberhard Weber
May 4 (Mon): Mary Kadderly and Dan Gildea - jazz piano, voice, guitar
May 6 (Wed): Paul Mazzio - jazz trumpet
May 7 (Thu): Pete Peterson - jazz saxophone
May 10 (Sun): Piano bar with Courtney Freed and David Saffert
May 11 (Mon): Voxanova - Latin groove
May 13 (Wed): David Kim and Gary Lompray - the music of Jobim
May 14 (Thu): Terry Robb - Blues Master
May 17 (Sun): Gabriela Gimenez - Brazilian flute
May 18 (Mon): Cheryl Alex and Dan Balmer - jazz flute and guitar
May 20 (Wed): David Barber and Jack Radcliffe - jazz voice and guitar
May 21 (Thu): Gordon Lee - jazz piano
May 24 (Sun): Megan Yvonne and Andrew Oliver - tango duo
May 25 (Mon): Eddie Parente and John Stowell - jazz violin, guitar
May 27 (Wed): Della Simone Trio - jazz voice
May 28 (Thu): Ben Graves Trio - jazz guitar
May 30 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Cheryl Alex and Laurent Nickel
May 31 (Sun): JT Trawick - Ozark country Texan swing
Jun 1 (Mon): Annette Lowman - jazz voice
Jun 3 (Wed): Bigger Nova -j bossa nova soul jazz

Doors Open: 6:00 PM Eliza Gilkyson, accompanied by the musical genius of Nina Gerber, returns to the Alberta Rose for an evening of music in support of her latest release Dark Ages, $37 advance (doors open 6 pm). Minors OK with parent/guardian. Eliza is a twice Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and activist who is one of the most respected musicians in folk, roots, and Americana circles. Her songs have been covered by Joan Baez, Bob Geldof, Chris Smither, the world-renowned Conspirare Choir, Tom Rush, and Rosanne Cash and have appeared in films, PBS specials, and on primetime TV. Nina has been an undeniable staple of the West Coast acoustic music scene since the late 70‘s. From the first time she heard Kate Wolf perform in a local pizza shop, the budding teenage guitarist single-mindedly dedicated herself to her instrument. Within a few years, she had won Wolf‘s respect and a place as her principal musical collaborator. From there, she built a career as a sought-after teacher, arranger, producer, and prolific accompanist to a veritable who‘s who of folk music royalty.

Portland Country Dance Community (PCDC) sponsors a contra slow jam on Mondays from 7-9 PM in the community room at McMenamins Kennedy School.

The events are free and open to all acoustic musicians, whether you play by dots or by ear.

The contra jam plays tunes from the Portland Collection and the waltz books edited by Bill Matthiesen.

If you don’t have the books, we’re happy to share. Come make music with us!!

Questions: Email Kathy Story, PCDC President at board-chair*(at)*portlandcountrydance.org.

Artichoke Community Music class hosted by Anne Weiss at an off-site location, $117.77 for all four classes (including service fee). Drop-ins $33.85 (including fee).

Mondays- June 1, 8, 22, and 29 (no class June 15)

*Kids under 12 free with adult registration.

Ooooh, you KNOW you love to sing harmony! Or want to! Come enjoy singing and improve your harmony and other singing skills (ear training, breath support, rhythm) in this fun, welcoming class, using songs and styles from around the world. If you can hold a melody- or a harmony–or both– this is for you!

Location: Taborspace, in the Arts Room. Wheelchair accessible and on the #15 bus line. 5441 SE Belmont Street, Portland, Oregon

Join us for a warm Spring evening of dance, celebrating our shared love of movement, music and community.

Enjoy waltz, cha cha, rumba, swing, blues, and more...

8:00 - 8:30 Warm Up/Lesson
8:30 - 10:30 Open Dancing

Our insightful DJ is Dorothy Sharrar

All our dances are on a sliding scale of $15-$10

Visit Lenora‘s Ballroom on the web ~ LenorasBallroom.com

Our mailing address is:
Lenora‘s Ballroom
3300 SE Woodward
Portland, OR 97202

Kate and The Lads play traditional music, transporting you to the West of Ireland, free.

Blue Mondays with Lloyd and Friends!

A spicy mix of folk and acoustic music, much of which is connected to the American south, including (but not limited to) acoustic blues, Texas folk, Cajun, string band & Texas swing.

Hosted by Dave Johnson, Terrence in the A. M. Past shows available on the KBOO program page at https://kboo.fm/program/early-morning-gumbo.

The Hollywood Ukulele Group meets with a few seats for drop-ins. Loaner ukuleles available for the day with advance notice, free.

COVID Policy:
We recognize that people in our community have strong opinions concerning the mask mandate. While we will no longer require participants to wear masks, we request and strongly encourage participants, as well as staff, volunteers and visitors to continue to wear masks to protect the most vulnerable among us and ensure that our programming and services are accessible to all.

Thank you for helping to keep our community safe by continuing to wear a mask.

This is an open access session, so there’s no need to book in advance, you’re welcome to just turn up.

At our weekly singaround, you can perform a song to the rest of the group, just as you would in a regular folk club, or you can just join and listen to some live music. Tunes and poems are welcome too. When it’s your turn to perform, everyone else is muted on Zoom so that everyone can hear you.

Phoenix Folk Ltd exists to promote participation and performance in folk and acoustic music, song and dance across the North East of England. We aim to be a friendly face of folk music, to help keep alive the great traditions of folk music and to encourage talent and personal musical development.

If you’d like us to record your performance so that you have a copy to keep, then we’re very happy to do so. We’re always willing to offer advice to help you to get the best sound quality when performing online, so do get in touch if you have any questions.

Mr. Ben will be playing family-friendly music at the Hostel Cafe every Tuesday at 5pm in our Commons (or the Courtyard, when the weather is nice)! Come enjoy great music and delicious food as your kids get entertained through dinner.

The event is free but tips for Mr. Ben are encouraged!

Cascade Zydeco (CZ) Community Gathering at 1st Tuesday Zydeco and Taco Tuesday! The gathering part will be from 6:30 - 7:30 where you will have a chance to hear about the survey and give us your feedback. Then we‘ll get back to music and dancing from 7:30 - 9:30. No lesson that night. 6:30 - 7:30 pm: Gather, chat & eat tacos 7:30 - 9:30 pm: Music and dancing

The music corner fills with super talented female musicians and the room overflows with their fantastic music.

Traditional and Contemporary folk music.

Hosted by:
Jack Bohl (1st Wednesday),
Will Selzer (2nd Wednesday),
John Risley (3rd Wednesday),
Ed Mellnik (4th Wednesday)
(5th Wednesday - position open).

Previous shows available on the KBOO program page: https://kboo.fm/program/pastures-plenty.

Ukulele – Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Folk, Rock, and Blues - OFF SITE

An Artichoke Community Music class held off-site for advanced beginner/intermediate players hosted by Anne Weiss, all ages, $117.77 for four classes (including service fee)/ drop-ins $33.85 (including fee).

Come join this fun class and learn how easy it is to play many genres with just a few chords and a little strumming and/or picking! Learn new songs and sing along (if you‘d like!). If you are able to play your basic chords on the uke, this class is for you. We‘ll be in the garden on nice days!

Come join us at Anne Weiss‘ home in SE Portland. June 3, 10, 17 and 24

LOCATION: The Green House near SE Division and SE 74th, Portland Oregon. Address provided upon registration.

Join Portland’s all age + all level weekly uke social featuring rotating hosts & lots of friendly faces at our new location. Follow us on Facebook for weekly information.

Due to weekly online play list changes, an electronic tablet, laptop, or smart phone is highly recommended.

A donation of $5 is requested weekly, to cover rental costs & future workshops.

This free open mic, hosted by Katy Ohsiek (Foamboy), is only for teens and young adults. Show at 7 pm (doors open at 6:30).

Come share your music, poetry, comedy, or stories with a supportive audience! Soloists and groups are welcome. Audience is open to all!

Questions? Email katyandthenullsets(*at*)gmail.com

Donations are appreciated to fund this event!

7:30-10 pm, $5-20 sliding scale, Info: joyridecontra(*at*)gmail.com or www.joyride.erikweberg.com.

Joyride: George Penk (fiddle), Erik Weberg (flutes, harmonicas, bombardes), Jeff Kerssen-Griep (guitar, percussion), Sue Songer (piano, fiddle)

Jun 3 (Wed): caller Susan Petrick
Sep 2 (Wed): caller Gaye Fifer

Nearly all of our callers since Spring 2022 have opted to use gender-neutral terms in their teaching and prompting. Assume gender-neutral calling unless otherwise indicated.

COVID Policy:
Masks are now optional for dancers and performers alike.
Proof of vaccination is not required for entry to the event.
You will not need to provide contact information and sign a waiver.

In other words, at this time, attending the first Wednesday contra dance will be the same as in pre-COVID years with the exception that wearing a mask for self-protection is encouraged for those who wish to do so. Please respect others’ choices with regard to wearing or not wearing masks without judgement or prejudice.

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Sun/Mon 7-9 pm, Wed/Thu/Sat 8-10 pm

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

May 2 (Sat): Adlai Alexander and Dan Faehnle
May 3 (Sun): Chris Lee VGB Trio - music of Jan Garbarik and Eberhard Weber
May 4 (Mon): Mary Kadderly and Dan Gildea - jazz piano, voice, guitar
May 6 (Wed): Paul Mazzio - jazz trumpet
May 7 (Thu): Pete Peterson - jazz saxophone
May 10 (Sun): Piano bar with Courtney Freed and David Saffert
May 11 (Mon): Voxanova - Latin groove
May 13 (Wed): David Kim and Gary Lompray - the music of Jobim
May 14 (Thu): Terry Robb - Blues Master
May 17 (Sun): Gabriela Gimenez - Brazilian flute
May 18 (Mon): Cheryl Alex and Dan Balmer - jazz flute and guitar
May 20 (Wed): David Barber and Jack Radcliffe - jazz voice and guitar
May 21 (Thu): Gordon Lee - jazz piano
May 24 (Sun): Megan Yvonne and Andrew Oliver - tango duo
May 25 (Mon): Eddie Parente and John Stowell - jazz violin, guitar
May 27 (Wed): Della Simone Trio - jazz voice
May 28 (Thu): Ben Graves Trio - jazz guitar
May 30 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Cheryl Alex and Laurent Nickel
May 31 (Sun): JT Trawick - Ozark country Texan swing
Jun 1 (Mon): Annette Lowman - jazz voice
Jun 3 (Wed): Bigger Nova -j bossa nova soul jazz

Accordionist extraordinaire Mike Beglan and multi-instrumentalist Nancy Conescu share with us their love of traditional Irish music.

Traditional American music, folk and traditional musics from a variety of sources including early country recordings from the 20s and 30s.

Hosted by:
Kurt Liebezeit (1st Thursday),
Gordy Euler (2nd Thursday),
Kurt Liebezeit (3rd Thursday),
Jonathan Lay (4th Thursday).

Previous shows available on the KBOO program page at https://kboo.fm/program/rise-when-rooster-crows

Sessions are led by Marina Dodgson (fiddle) and Maurice Condie (guitar). These are open access sessions, so there’s no need to book in advance, you’re welcome to just turn up and join in!

We believe great things happen when we play tunes together! People connect with each other and make friends, and we keep our music traditions alive by sharing tunes and passing them on. What’s more, playing tunes can make you feel happy, and if you do it often enough, you’ll notice that you are getting better at playing your instrument too!

It turns out that you don’t even have to be in the same place…great things still happen when we play music together, online from the comfort of your own home.

Phoenix Folk Ltd exists to promote participation and performance in folk and acoustic music, song and dance across the North East of England. We aim to be a friendly face of folk music, to help keep alive the great traditions of folk music and to encourage talent and personal musical development.

QuaranTUNE Virtual Dulcimer Fest was established in an effort to provide relief and connection for musicians during the “lock-down” of early 2020. It now continues to host live-streamed events online. Workshops, concerts, and jams are affordable and available to anyone, anywhere in the world, all access pass (5 concerts) $25.99.

Summer Fest 2026 Schedule

*Times displayed in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

June 4 (Thu):
1-3 pm - Virtual vending (All are welcome!)
4:15 pm - Concert

Jun 5 (Fri) & Jun 6 (Sat):
5:30 am - Help Desk opens
6 am - Workshops begin!
10 am-noon - Help Desk closes for lunch
2:30 pm - Help Desk closes
4:15 pm Concert
Jam after the concert!

June 7 (Sun):
10 am - Afternoon Concert
2 pm - Evening Concert

With the return of good weather, the outdoor tune session resumes Thursday afternoons in the Butterfly Garden in Cook Park, Tigard, Oregon.

Let’s get together to play some tunes outside!

This is a weekly event in the good-weather months. Slow session, with plenty of room to split off a faster session. This is a repeating event, weather permitting — check Event News for changes.

The Butterfly Garden in Cook Park, Tigard, has wide open space where we can gather in shade, sunshine, or shelter.

Bring a chair and an instrument. The park is a great place to take a walk or have a picnic before or after the session. If you come with companions, there is plenty of room for them to roam among the trees and trails and by the river if they want a break from the tune playing.

Where we are gathering: as you enter the park via SW 92nd Ave, turn left at the open gate and head toward Shelter 4 (the park’s website has a map). We’ll gather on the lawn near Shelter 4, at the entrance to the Butterfly Garden. We’ll pick a shady spot if it’s a warm day, or grab a sunny spot if it’s a cool day. If it’s rainy we’ll get under the roof of Shelter 4.

If you’ve never done contra dancing, this is your chance to try it out in a very casual, stress-free setting. No experience or partner needed, just a love of live music and a desire to interact with some other “folkies”.

Break-even cost for SFC is $8/person so we’ll start there, with additional “donations” always gratefully accepted. Starts at 6:30 with some beginner instruction at 6.

Mar 5 (Thu): caller Gordy Euler [Portland], music by Peter and the Wolftones (George Penk, Heather Pinney and Jesse Schafer)

Just $10/week for the Winds of Donegal classes. Every Thursday we teach you the basics of the three‘s, seven‘s and jig steps so that you can enjoy the live music ceilis around Portland and Ireland. Classes are geared toward 13 and older. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable shoes not heels.

Join us every Thursday from 7–10 PM at The Hostel Cafe for our weekly Old Time Jam, a welcoming gathering for musicians who love traditional Appalachian tunes, fiddle music, and acoustic string-band sessions.

All skill levels are invited to play, listen, and connect with our lively local folk music community.

The Bridge with Bear Ley, Frances Appleton and Emma Bakshi Davis The Bridge is a monthly songwriter showcase hosted by Kyle J. Glenn designed to create meaningful connection between artists and audience, $12.87 including service fee (doors open at 6:30 pm). Bear Ley Bear Ley‘s soulful sounds and somber messages transport audiences deep into outer space. His blend of jazz, folk, and blues tie together themes of heartbreak, exploration, and the great outdoors. Frances Appleton Frances Appleton sings about love, from lost love to found love, romantic love to self love. A direct, emotional songwriter, Appleton tells stories with honesty and a poet’s rhythmic skill. Her music is at turns anxious, vengeful, longing, and buoyant. Originally from Utah, she currently writes from Portland, Oregon. Spill is her first album, released April 25, 2025. Emma Bakshi Davis Emma Bakshi Davis is a Portland-based singer/songwriter blending intimate indie folk with the melodic flair of modern pop. Inspired by nature, the human mind, and the intensity with which she experiences the world, she writes honest, evocative songs exploring vulnerability, and resilience.

Sweeten The Third is Afton Coombs (dance, voice) / Cameron DeWhitt (banjo, voice), Sweeten the Third is a new collaboration between banjoist Cameron DeWhitt (they/them) and percussive dancer Afton Coombs (they/them). They play, dance, and sing traditional American string band music utilizing two of its most archaic techniques, clawhammer and flatfooting, while stretching and breaking the genre’s boundaries and semiotics in ways that only two trans folk mover-musicians can. Cameron DeWhitt is a clawhammer banjoist, Old Time musician, and drag performer from Portland, Oregon. In addition to Sweeten the Third, they play banjo and sing in Tall Poppy String Band and perform as Doreen Ditties in their drag act and old time quintet tradwife. When they’re not performing, podcasting, teaching, or playing music for pleasure, they’re usually at home cooking for their family, roasting coffee, and reading Marxist theory. Afton Coombs is a dancer, singer, flute player, and technical worker based in Los Angeles, California. As a dancer, their background is in tap, flatfoot, and house, and they perform as a duo with Sweeten the Third, locally in Los Angeles with Irish trad band The Praties, and on occasion with Santa Barabara-based bluegrass quartet The Honeysuckle Possums. Potluck 6:30 pm, show 7:30 pm, Suggested donation is $25-30 at the door - pay what you can. All income levels welcome. To RSVP for a concert or to ask questions, you can use the form on the website or send an email to abbiew(*at*)froggie.com. We invite you to make a voluntary donation of $1 or more for the live streaming portion of the show. 100% of the streaming tips go to the artists! COVID Policy: Masks not required, but you are invited to wear one if you prefer! We have HEPA Filters and open windows. Contact: Abbie Weisenbloom / abbiew(*at*)froggie.com. Join us for an evening of music food & friends! ~ Abbie

Bluegrass night features the following bands:
Whiskey Deaf (1st & 3rd Thursdays, except Jun 18)
The County Fools (2nd Thursday)
Sunny South (4th Thursday)
Fog Holler (Jun 18 only)

Whiskey Deaf is a Portland Bluegrass Band, playing traditional bluegrass, old-time and early country. This quartet features Annie Staninec, John Kael, Ethan Lawton and Forrest Marowitz. Annie‘s stellar fiddling and joyful vocals take center stage as they have on tour.

The County Fools are: Mark Klassen (guitar), Darian Santner (mandolin), Gerrit Vyn (banjo). John Wyatt (bass). They play authentic Northwest bluegrass.

Sunny South is one of the top bluegrass bands in the Portland, Oregon area, playing fiery bluegrass with tight harmonies and wonderful musicianship. Founding members Mike Stahlman (banjo) and Dave Elliott (mandolin) are joined by Steve Reischman (guitar), Dee Johnson (bass) and Nancy Padilla (fiddle).

Fog Holler is a bluegrass band with an edge. Its members are Casey James Holmberg (banjo, vocals), Tommy Schulz (guitar, vocals), Noa (bass fiddle), Clare Armentene (fiddle).

Schedule
May 28: Sunny South
Jun 4: Whiskey Deaf
Jun 11: County Fools
Jun 18: Fog Holler
Jun 25: Sunny South
Jul 2: Whiskey Deaf
Jul 9: County Fools
Jul 16: Whiskey Deaf

Featuring the best in traditional and contemporary folk and roots music, on Friday mornings. Features a variety of contemporary and traditional folk and roots music, with a focus on new releases and vintage favorites.

Hosts:
Dan Shramek is your host on most Friday mornings, with Steven Morrison hosting on 4th Fridays.

QuaranTUNE Virtual Dulcimer Fest was established in an effort to provide relief and connection for musicians during the “lock-down” of early 2020. It now continues to host live-streamed events online. Workshops, concerts, and jams are affordable and available to anyone, anywhere in the world, all access pass (5 concerts) $25.99.

Summer Fest 2026 Schedule

*Times displayed in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

June 4 (Thu):
1-3 pm - Virtual vending (All are welcome!)
4:15 pm - Concert

Jun 5 (Fri) & Jun 6 (Sat):
5:30 am - Help Desk opens
6 am - Workshops begin!
10 am-noon - Help Desk closes for lunch
2:30 pm - Help Desk closes
4:15 pm Concert
Jam after the concert!

June 7 (Sun):
10 am - Afternoon Concert
2 pm - Evening Concert

Genre-fluid traditional music for everyone!

TransTrad is a new festival in Olympia, WA, celebrating and elevating trans and gender nonconforming performers in traditional folk music. Fluid in genre, this festival includes old-time fiddle tunes, hard-driving bluegrass, Irish and Scottish dance music, Scandinavian tunes, and more. There will be three days and two nights of concerts, workshops, dancing, and jamming

There will be something for everyone at this festival, and all are welcome regardless of age, gender, sexuality, race, or prior familiarity with traditional music.

SCHEDULE
Jun 5 (Fri)
6:30 pm: Welcome plus a few tunes (Alex and Hayden)
7:00 pm: Natterjack
8:00 pm: Miriam Hacksaw
9:00 pm: Tradwife
10:00 pm: Square Dance - Tradwife and Friends

Jun 6 (Sat)
10:00 am: Noa
Workshop: Collecting Family Songs / Oral Tradition (Miriam Hacksaw)
11:00 am: Kadan Spooner
Workshop: Old-Time Fiddle (Sophie Wellington)
12 noon: Free hour for lunch
Shanty Sing with the Ranzo Boys
1:00 pm: Garlic Bread & Roses
Workshop: Mandolin Workshop (Maddie Witler)
2:00 pm: Nobody‘s Business
Workshop: Flatfooting (Sophie Wellington)
3:00 pm: Sophie Wellington
Workshop: Backing Celtic tunes (Helen and Casey)
4:00 pm: Sweeten the Third
Workshop: Bluegrass Guitar (Maddie Witler)
5:00 pm: Maddie Witler
6:00 pm: The Ranzo Boys
7:00 pm: Free hour for dinner
8-11 pm: Contra Dance - Natterjack, Nobody‘s Business w/ Ang DeCarlis calling

?Jun 7 (Sun)
10:00 am: Open Mic
11:00 am: Kyle Gaul
Workshop: Rhythm Bones 101 (Miriam Hacksaw)
12 noon: Free hour for lunch
1:00 pm: Scottish Fiddle Collective
2:00 pm: Olympia Jamgrass Collective
4:00 pm: Teardown and Cleanup

Ignite your creative expression, cultivate your songwriting artistry and collaborate in community!
Are you looking to:

Learn to write songs with more ease and impact?
Up-level your skills and grow your craft?
Write your first song, or inspire your next album?
Feel deeply connected to your creative community?
Take your songs from your the closet to the stage?

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out on your journey, we all share the need for the same thing: Connection, creative community, and inspiring places that support you to grow your skills and hone your craft.

We are SO excited to welcome you to a unique event hosted by the Songwriter Soiree called Songs in the City! A two day immersive songwriting experience for Songwriters of all levels!

Featuring nationally renowned songwriting teachers Laura Veirs, Beth Wood, Lewis Childs, Robin Jackson, and other special guests!

Songs in the City is a two-day event centered around songwriting and creative connection. The event will consist of two workshop sessions per day, group singing, time to connect and jam, and an intimate and connected Soiree open mic experience in both evenings! It will be held at an inspiring and uplifting space between the whimsical Portland Kennedy School and Flora Bowley’s private Art Oasis (across the street).

Friday June 5th — Saturday June 6th 10:30am-10pm

Folk, political, and women‘s music, both traditional and contemporary. A folk music collective, Don and Laurie love to feature live local and nationally known musicians! Music and conversations with an uplifting tilt. Live guests have included Peggy Seeger, Tracy Grammar, Linda Waterfall, Shanghaied on the Willamette, Geoff Muldaur, Utah Phillips, Rosalie Sorrels, and Anne Feeney.

Hosted by Don Jacobson.

Past shows are available on the program page at https://kboo.fm/program/movin.

Hosted by Jeff Rosenberg, Phil G, Leigh Anne Kranz, dickenbock, Dan Shramek and Mike Fisher, The Songcircle blends songs from various eras and genres to reveal new connections, exposing forgotten artists and discovering new ones, exploring connective themes and topics, or responding to the events of the day.

Studio guests have included Loudon Wainwright III, Eric Andersen, The Von Trapps, and many others.

Past shows available on the program page at https://kboo.fm/program/songcircle.

Toast the start of summer on June 5 or 6 with offerings from dozens of the best breweries and cideries in the Northwest. Enjoy tasty eats from local food carts, fun lawn games, keeper chats, roving entertainment, and live music from Too Loose Cajun/Zydeco Band, general admission $60/ non-drinkers $30, 21+.

General admission includes 10 (3 oz.) drink samples and souvenir mug.

No daytime crowds, just a festive setting for enjoying a summer night at the zoo. Sip delicious craft brews and ciders and stroll the zoo’s beautifully forested grounds while getting an up-close look at wildlife.

All the fun supports a good cause — every ticket purchased helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered and threatened species at home and around the world.

We are thrilled to invite you all to First Fridays with Lloyd Jones at Cafe Artichoke Live,advance tickets $23.36 (including service fee)/$25 door, show at 7 pm (doors open at 6:30).

Guitarist Lloyd Jones is the best kept roots, blues and Americana secret on the contemporary scene.

Jun 5 (Fri): featuring Jimi Bott

Modern English country dance for all, Dancing starts at 7:30. Show up early to check in. Newcomers are always welcome. We waive the admission fee the first time you attend. An introductory session is available at 7:15 upon request. Admission: $7-$20 sliding scale.

No street shoes permitted beyond entryway. Only clean soled shoes permitted on the dance floor. No partner required.

We welcome people who respect our expressed dance-community values and code of conduct without regard for age, race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, sexual orientation, or ability.

May 29: Community-led dance (positional calling) with Rich Scher, Norman Farrell, Erica Liebert
Jun 5: caller David Macemon (positional calling) with Laura Kuhlman, Bill Tomczak, Jenny Peterson
Jun 12: caller Melissa Running (positional calling) with Jon Neff, Meg Tapley, Syd Newell
Jun 19: caller David Macemon (positional calling) with Carl Thor, Brooke Bubna, Sara Martin
Jun 26: caller Dilip Sequeira & Rachel Pusey (positional calling) with Erica Liebert, Meg Tapley, Melissa Running, JP Douglas
Jul 3: caller Melissa Running (positional calling) with Laura Kuhlman, Lisa Scott, Leslie Hirsch
Jul 10: caller Laura Hatch (mixed positional and gendered calling) with Laura Kuhlman, Betsy Branch, Mark Douglas
Jul 17: caller Lindsey Dono (positional calling) with Erik Weberg, George Penk, Lisa Scott
Jul 24: caller Cynthia Stenger (mixed positional and gendered calling) with Carl Thor, Erica Liebert, Norman Farrell, Landon Kuhn
Jul 31: Community-led dance (positional calling) with Erik Weberg, Lisa Scott, Leslie Hirsch

Mask Policy:
All dances are mask-optional at this time.

COVID Policy:
PCDC no longer requires proof of vaccinnation, but we continue to encourage everyone to be vaccinated. While currently available COVID-19 vaccines no longer do much to prevent transmission, they continue to be effective for protecting oneself from more serious illness.

QuaranTUNE Virtual Dulcimer Fest was established in an effort to provide relief and connection for musicians during the “lock-down” of early 2020. It now continues to host live-streamed events online. Workshops, concerts, and jams are affordable and available to anyone, anywhere in the world, all access pass (5 concerts) $25.99.

Summer Fest 2026 Schedule

*Times displayed in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

June 4 (Thu):
1-3 pm - Virtual vending (All are welcome!)
4:15 pm - Concert

Jun 5 (Fri) & Jun 6 (Sat):
5:30 am - Help Desk opens
6 am - Workshops begin!
10 am-noon - Help Desk closes for lunch
2:30 pm - Help Desk closes
4:15 pm Concert
Jam after the concert!

June 7 (Sun):
10 am - Afternoon Concert
2 pm - Evening Concert

Music in the country style, including western & western swing, cowboy & country blues, country folk, bluegrass, rockabilly, hillbilly, Americana, and honky tonk. hosted by Robert Parish, Wayne and Kathy Johnson, Wayne Selzer, Mary Rondthaler, and Gary Baysinger.

1st Saturday - Robert Parish along with son Graham play sets featuring particular artists as well as sets with a variety of artist.

2nd Saturday, Wayne and Kathy - Variety of country, western, western swing, country folk, country blues, bluegrass, rockabilly and Americana.

3rd Saturday - Will Selzer - Blends all types & styles of country music from 50+ years, rooted in mid-20th century, men and women artists equally. The goal is to entertain our listeners and to have fun.

4th Saturday - Mary - Bringing a musician’s ear to the collective with a focus on older country and Western swing from the ‘30s to the ‘70s, always with a good dose of women artists.

5th Saturday - Gary - Countrypolitan Blues - A mix of eastern philosophy and western swing; the yin, the yang, and the do-si-do.

Past shows available on the program page at https://kboo.fm/program/swing-n-country.

Every Saturday, 9 am to noon, the best of traditional and contemporary bluegrass and old time music, and information about local shows and festivals!

First Saturday: Justin Auld

Second Saturday: Dave Elliott

3rd Saturday: Gareth Jenkins

4th Saturday: Chip Russell

5th Saturday: Donna Dunaif, Melissa Tanguay, Chuck Holloway

Prior shows available on the KBOO program page at https://kboo.fm/program/music-true-vine.

Step into a celebration of Scottish heritage, strength, and community at the Portland Highland Games! Join us on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the scenic Washington County Fairgrounds for a full day of cultural traditions, thrilling athletic competition, live music, and family-friendly fun. Experience the heart and soul of Highland culture with: Traditional Celtic music & piping — bagpipes, drums, and live performances throughout the day Heavy athletics — witness competitors hurl cabers, throw the hammer, and vie for top honors in classic Highland Games events Dance exhibitions — breathtaking highland and Celtic dancing by regional schools and performers Clan displays & heritage booths — learn about Scottish clans, genealogy, and culture Food vendors & Scottish fare — enjoy a variety of local eats and traditional treats Artisan market — shop Celtic jewelry, woolens, instruments, and more Whether you’re reconnecting with your roots or discovering Scottish traditions for the first time, the Portland Highland Games offers something for all ages. Bring your friends and family for a festive day of culture, competition, and community spirit! There is a 5% discount on tickets before June 1. Adult tickets -- $28.50 Senior (65+) and Military -- $24 Youth (5-17) -- $9.50 Child (0-4) -- free Get your tickets now and be part of one of the biggest Celtic celebrations in the Pacific Northwest!

Genre-fluid traditional music for everyone!

TransTrad is a new festival in Olympia, WA, celebrating and elevating trans and gender nonconforming performers in traditional folk music. Fluid in genre, this festival includes old-time fiddle tunes, hard-driving bluegrass, Irish and Scottish dance music, Scandinavian tunes, and more. There will be three days and two nights of concerts, workshops, dancing, and jamming

There will be something for everyone at this festival, and all are welcome regardless of age, gender, sexuality, race, or prior familiarity with traditional music.

SCHEDULE
Jun 5 (Fri)
6:30 pm: Welcome plus a few tunes (Alex and Hayden)
7:00 pm: Natterjack
8:00 pm: Miriam Hacksaw
9:00 pm: Tradwife
10:00 pm: Square Dance - Tradwife and Friends

Jun 6 (Sat)
10:00 am: Noa
Workshop: Collecting Family Songs / Oral Tradition (Miriam Hacksaw)
11:00 am: Kadan Spooner
Workshop: Old-Time Fiddle (Sophie Wellington)
12 noon: Free hour for lunch
Shanty Sing with the Ranzo Boys
1:00 pm: Garlic Bread & Roses
Workshop: Mandolin Workshop (Maddie Witler)
2:00 pm: Nobody‘s Business
Workshop: Flatfooting (Sophie Wellington)
3:00 pm: Sophie Wellington
Workshop: Backing Celtic tunes (Helen and Casey)
4:00 pm: Sweeten the Third
Workshop: Bluegrass Guitar (Maddie Witler)
5:00 pm: Maddie Witler
6:00 pm: The Ranzo Boys
7:00 pm: Free hour for dinner
8-11 pm: Contra Dance - Natterjack, Nobody‘s Business w/ Ang DeCarlis calling

?Jun 7 (Sun)
10:00 am: Open Mic
11:00 am: Kyle Gaul
Workshop: Rhythm Bones 101 (Miriam Hacksaw)
12 noon: Free hour for lunch
1:00 pm: Scottish Fiddle Collective
2:00 pm: Olympia Jamgrass Collective
4:00 pm: Teardown and Cleanup

Ignite your creative expression, cultivate your songwriting artistry and collaborate in community!
Are you looking to:

Learn to write songs with more ease and impact?
Up-level your skills and grow your craft?
Write your first song, or inspire your next album?
Feel deeply connected to your creative community?
Take your songs from your the closet to the stage?

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out on your journey, we all share the need for the same thing: Connection, creative community, and inspiring places that support you to grow your skills and hone your craft.

We are SO excited to welcome you to a unique event hosted by the Songwriter Soiree called Songs in the City! A two day immersive songwriting experience for Songwriters of all levels!

Featuring nationally renowned songwriting teachers Laura Veirs, Beth Wood, Lewis Childs, Robin Jackson, and other special guests!

Songs in the City is a two-day event centered around songwriting and creative connection. The event will consist of two workshop sessions per day, group singing, time to connect and jam, and an intimate and connected Soiree open mic experience in both evenings! It will be held at an inspiring and uplifting space between the whimsical Portland Kennedy School and Flora Bowley’s private Art Oasis (across the street).

Friday June 5th — Saturday June 6th 10:30am-10pm

Join us for two full days of live music at the Hostel Café. This free community gathering supports Northwest Portland Hostel’s events and programs (donations appreciated!), with live music all day Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 from 12 pm–9 pm.

Come by to catch some of your favorite local performers, invite friends, enjoy the Hostel Cafe, and a chance to win raffle prizes. We’d love to see you there!

Full lineup & schedule --

Jun 6 (Sat):
12 pm Youth Showcase
2 pm: Americana Happy Hour
4 pm: Old Barn Preservation Society
5 pm: Whitethorn Crossing
6 pm: Shanghaied on the Willamette
7 pm: Ashleigh and Finn
8 pm: Sean Daly & the Shams

Jun 7 (Sun):
12 pm: Mr. Ben
1 pm: Vince & Kacey
2 pm: Aunt Lena
3 pm: Whole Grain Loafers
4 pm: Tracy Kim Trio
5 pm: Richard Colombo & John Silliman Dodge
6 pm: Ross Island Ramblers
8 pm: Open Mic Hour

Tune Explorer Sessions are a collaborative effort between MÓD and the TrailJams Community and consist of weekly slow & learning sessions for musician s who are just starting to build repertoire and skill, or are building proficiency on an instrument.

May 16, 1-3 p.m. Teaching & Slow Session at Waverly

Instructor: Alison Baker

Tunes to be taught: Miss Monaghan’s, Devanny’s Goat

Tunes for session: please consider putting your own sets together and be ready to play from this list:

Hornpipes: The Home Ruler, Harvest Home, Boys of Bluehill, the Plains of Boyle, Rights of Man

Polkas: Bill Sullivan’s, Ballydesmond 1&2, Britches Full of Stitches

Jigs: I buried my wife, behind the haystack, Cliffs of Moher, connaughtman’s rambles, lilting banshee, kesh.

Reels: banshee, Cooley’s, Earl’s Chair, Silver Spear, Star of Munster, Ships are sailing, Sally gardens, the maid behind the bar, (any from Book 1 and new tunes from today)

Cost: $5 thanks to a grant from the Irish Emigrant Support program through the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs.

The Oldtime Fiddlers‘ Association (OOTFA) is a nonprofit organization with representation across the nation. As our motto states, the organization is dedicated to the perpetuation and promotion of oldtime music. Oldtime music is loosely defined as that played on traditional instruments dating from the first half of the 20th century. Many of the tunes we play date from the 18th century and even earlier.

Get ready to strum, sing, and jam with Avery Hill at the Ukulele Jam - it‘s going to be a musical blast!

Ukulele players (and supporting instruments) of all levels are welcome to join us at our jams. It’s a great opportunity to practice informally, take some risks, and enjoy the community.

This mixed-level jam is best suited for ukulele players who are already comfortable playing in the Key of C and are looking to expand their repertoires. We play songs that pull from a variety of genres, songwriters, and musical traditions, from folk favorites by The Carter Family to an ‘ukulele adaptation of “The Wind Cries Mary”, by Jimi Hendrix.

Our jams are led by Avery Hill, a staple instructor here in Portland for over 10 years and a regular at ‘ukulele camps around the region. "I take great joy in meeting everyone where they are in their musical journey," she says. "I encourage participants at each jam to find the challenge(s) that feel right for them, and not worry about what feels out of reach. There’s something to learn from every song and I do my best to help everyone find their connection point to the songs we play."

Jams are free, but if you are able to make a donation, it is gratefully accepted, so we can keep this jam going. Songbooks are provided. For a preview or to download / print ahead of time, join Avery‘s newsletter.

Urban and country blues with R&B, soul, jazz, zydeco and classic rock, every Saturday from 5-7 pm.

Hosted by: Dr. Jane, Rick Mitchell, Steve Cheseborough, Dave Johnson, Chuk Barber, Jan Mancuso.

We open up a "room" on Zoom at 6 pm Pacific Time every Saturday evening. We start singing at 6:30 pm and we keep it going until the last person leaves. Feel free to come in anytime, and stay as long as you like. We run it kind of like a physical song circle. Everyone who wants to can sing once, and then we’ll do another round, and just keep going around as long as you like. Of course, it is totally fine to just listen and some people do. For more information, go to the heading ‘Song Circles‘ on this drop down menu.

2026 VSC Themes
Mar 21: Natural or man-made disasters
Apr 18: Toss it! Catch!
May 16: Variations on ‘This Land Is Your Land‘
Jun 20: Animals acting like people - songs where animals talk, wear clothes, get married, tell the future, give warnings, etc.
Jul 18: Mountains
Aug 15: Neither plant nor animal: songs about minerals
Sep 19: Ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties
Oct 17: Leaves Leave Leaf
Nov 21: Songs new to everyone‘s ears
Dec 19: Miracles

Toast the start of summer on June 5 or 6 with offerings from dozens of the best breweries and cideries in the Northwest. Enjoy tasty eats from local food carts, fun lawn games, keeper chats, roving entertainment, and live music from Too Loose Cajun/Zydeco Band, general admission $60/ non-drinkers $30, 21+.

General admission includes 10 (3 oz.) drink samples and souvenir mug.

No daytime crowds, just a festive setting for enjoying a summer night at the zoo. Sip delicious craft brews and ciders and stroll the zoo’s beautifully forested grounds while getting an up-close look at wildlife.

All the fun supports a good cause — every ticket purchased helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered and threatened species at home and around the world.

There are no “tickets” to the Hayloft Concerts. Performers are paid only what you put in the tip jar (all of which goes to the performers).

The address remains 5304 Center St. NE in Salem (at the very east end of Center). Please come down the driveway and park in the pasture not on the street. While you’re waiting for the show to start, be sure to take a look at our 6 beautiful ducklings in their new (enlarged) pond behind the greenhouse.

Upcoming shows:
May 16 (Sat): Ben Jackson & Dennis P. (sweet songs with uke/guitar)
Loose Flagstone (Celtic music including airs, reels, and jigs)
May 23 (Sat): Shawn Morford (multi-talented singer/instrumentalist/friend)
The Nettles (hard-driving Celtic folk groove lyrical folk jazz on fiddle, guitar and bass)
Jun 6 (Sat): Aaron Guest and Cayley Schmid (Celtic style piano and fiddle)
Jun 11 (Thu): Keith Murphy and Yann Falquet (traditional songs from Quebec and Newfoundland)
Jun 20 (Sat): Sharon/Dave Thormahlen (harp, guitar, mandolin & vocals)
Brightwood and Moran (Americana music with vocals and guitar)
Sep 8 (Tue): Audrey Jaber and Alex Cumming (contradance music with vocals too!)
Aug 8 (Sat): Kathryn Claire & Margot Merah with Sid Ditson return with "Portland to Amsterdam, a folk music collaboration from the heart
Aug 15 (Sat): Sergei Telshev (amazing award-winning accordion duo)
Harmonia (women‘s a capella returns after many years)
Sep 12 (Sat): Greg and Caridwen Spatz (vocals, fiddles, bouzouki and more)
Dan Wetzel and Kristen G. (Hayloft favorites back for year 23!)
Sep 13 (Sun): [ 3 pm matinee]
The Leadingtones (symbiotic guitar duo)
John Weed (father and son duo)
Sep 26 (Sat): George Penk and Jesse Schafer (not to be missed)

For more info: sharonmooree(*at*)comcast.net.

Admiral Radio is an award-winning folkgrass/Americana act from South Carolina, is the creative partnership of Coty Hoover and Becca Smith. Named after their old wooden radio, this husband-and-wife team blends heartfelt harmonies, storytelling, and raw sincerity. Having met while waiting tables in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, their sound is straightforward yet powerful—rooted in tight vocal interplay and finely picked acoustic instruments. Inspired by the everyday, their songs explore life lessons, the quiet hustle of ordinary life, and the dogged optimism that drives it all.

Newcomers‘ session at 7:00; dance from 7:30-10-30, admission: $6 - $20 sliding scale.

Jun 6 (Sat): caller Shell Stowall, music by The Stage Crew

We welcome people who respect our expressed dance-community values and code of conduct without regard for age, race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, sexual orientation, or ability.

Mask Policy:
PCDC has authorized committees to make decisions about masking policies for their own events. All contra dances are mask-optional at this time.

COVID Policy:
PCDC no longer requires proof of vaccination, but we continue to encourage everyone to be vaccinated. While currently available COVID-19 vaccines no longer do much to prevent transmission, they continue to be effective for protecting oneself from more serious illness.

A long-standing Portland favorite, Dolly Parton Hoot Night brings together a dynamic lineup of local performers for a night filled with joy, community, and admiration for “the Queen of Country,” $33.25 (doors open at 7 pm). Minors OK when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Presented by Siren Nation. Dolly Parton—renowned as a musical icon, cultural trailblazer, and one of the most prolific songwriters in American music history—is also the most honored female country performer of all time. Hoot Night pays tribute not only to her extraordinary catalog, but to her enduring impact on music, storytelling, and culture. Featuring performances by The So So Singers, Alexa Wiley, Ezza Rose, Haley Johnsen, Laura Gibson, Rose Gerber, Hailey Holden, and the Stone Phoneys, the evening promises heartfelt interpretations of songs by one of country music’s most iconic and influential figures. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the Willamina Public Library, selected in honor of Dolly Parton’s lifelong commitment to literacy—particularly in rural communities. The library serves as a vital resource hub, offering educational opportunities, fostering creativity, and supporting lifelong learning for its community.

QuaranTUNE Virtual Dulcimer Fest was established in an effort to provide relief and connection for musicians during the “lock-down” of early 2020. It now continues to host live-streamed events online. Workshops, concerts, and jams are affordable and available to anyone, anywhere in the world, all access pass (5 concerts) $25.99.

Summer Fest 2026 Schedule

*Times displayed in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

June 4 (Thu):
1-3 pm - Virtual vending (All are welcome!)
4:15 pm - Concert

Jun 5 (Fri) & Jun 6 (Sat):
5:30 am - Help Desk opens
6 am - Workshops begin!
10 am-noon - Help Desk closes for lunch
2:30 pm - Help Desk closes
4:15 pm Concert
Jam after the concert!

June 7 (Sun):
10 am - Afternoon Concert
2 pm - Evening Concert

Genre-fluid traditional music for everyone!

TransTrad is a new festival in Olympia, WA, celebrating and elevating trans and gender nonconforming performers in traditional folk music. Fluid in genre, this festival includes old-time fiddle tunes, hard-driving bluegrass, Irish and Scottish dance music, Scandinavian tunes, and more. There will be three days and two nights of concerts, workshops, dancing, and jamming

There will be something for everyone at this festival, and all are welcome regardless of age, gender, sexuality, race, or prior familiarity with traditional music.

SCHEDULE
Jun 5 (Fri)
6:30 pm: Welcome plus a few tunes (Alex and Hayden)
7:00 pm: Natterjack
8:00 pm: Miriam Hacksaw
9:00 pm: Tradwife
10:00 pm: Square Dance - Tradwife and Friends

Jun 6 (Sat)
10:00 am: Noa
Workshop: Collecting Family Songs / Oral Tradition (Miriam Hacksaw)
11:00 am: Kadan Spooner
Workshop: Old-Time Fiddle (Sophie Wellington)
12 noon: Free hour for lunch
Shanty Sing with the Ranzo Boys
1:00 pm: Garlic Bread & Roses
Workshop: Mandolin Workshop (Maddie Witler)
2:00 pm: Nobody‘s Business
Workshop: Flatfooting (Sophie Wellington)
3:00 pm: Sophie Wellington
Workshop: Backing Celtic tunes (Helen and Casey)
4:00 pm: Sweeten the Third
Workshop: Bluegrass Guitar (Maddie Witler)
5:00 pm: Maddie Witler
6:00 pm: The Ranzo Boys
7:00 pm: Free hour for dinner
8-11 pm: Contra Dance - Natterjack, Nobody‘s Business w/ Ang DeCarlis calling

?Jun 7 (Sun)
10:00 am: Open Mic
11:00 am: Kyle Gaul
Workshop: Rhythm Bones 101 (Miriam Hacksaw)
12 noon: Free hour for lunch
1:00 pm: Scottish Fiddle Collective
2:00 pm: Olympia Jamgrass Collective
4:00 pm: Teardown and Cleanup

Join us for two full days of live music at the Hostel Café. This free community gathering supports Northwest Portland Hostel’s events and programs (donations appreciated!), with live music all day Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 from 12 pm–9 pm.

Come by to catch some of your favorite local performers, invite friends, enjoy the Hostel Cafe, and a chance to win raffle prizes. We’d love to see you there!

Full lineup & schedule --

Jun 6 (Sat):
12 pm Youth Showcase
2 pm: Americana Happy Hour
4 pm: Old Barn Preservation Society
5 pm: Whitethorn Crossing
6 pm: Shanghaied on the Willamette
7 pm: Ashleigh and Finn
8 pm: Sean Daly & the Shams

Jun 7 (Sun):
12 pm: Mr. Ben
1 pm: Vince & Kacey
2 pm: Aunt Lena
3 pm: Whole Grain Loafers
4 pm: Tracy Kim Trio
5 pm: Richard Colombo & John Silliman Dodge
6 pm: Ross Island Ramblers
8 pm: Open Mic Hour

Artichoke Jazz Jam hosted by Max Tucker is an open jazz jam session for all ages and levels. This is a regularly occurring event happening once a month on the 1st Sundays from 2:00 - 4:00 PM and an opportunity for younger musicians to play with seasoned pros and learn from experience.

Musicians/performers get in FREE. Listeners admission - $5-$12.87 (sliding scale - including service fee).

Lineup coming soon!

We are honored to work with Max Tucker who is leading our Student Jazz Jam at Artichoke Music! Max, along with the afternoon‘s "house" band, will warm up the stage with a short set and the jam will follow. Backline includes a keyboard and a drumset.

Max Tucker is a drummer, producer and educator living in Portland, Oregon. He relocated to Portland in 2018 moving from NYC where he studied jazz at the New School and studied with master drummer, Michael Carvin. He is currently teaching drums and playing actively in the fertile Portland music scene.

This is a great opportunity for new members to meet the PFS Board and other members, in person and free! If you are already a longer term member, you too are invited! Come meet our new members! The Strawberry Social will include a short update by the Board on PFS plans for the upcoming year. Come prepared to sing and to listen to others! Refreshments will include strawberries and shortcake (also items gluten free or sugar free) and water/iced tea.

Uilleann piper Preston Howard Wilde leads an Irish piping session - it’s a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon, all ages, 2-4 pm.

Mar 16 - pre-empted by St. Patrick‘s Day Celebration. Irish piping tunes can be heard on Mar 17 (Mon) from 11 am to 1 pm.

The First Sunday monthly song circle led by Cecilia Eng and Dave Mongeau will feature spooky songs.

Bring your songbooks, voices, and/or instruments for an afternoon of singing. A hat will be passed to defray the cost of the room. A small donation of $5 per person helps us pay for the location (a small open chapel down a short hallway to the right of the main narthex).

Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome. You are welcome to share songs from any genre.

First Sunday: Christian Harmony
Third Sunday: Blue Book

Seattle Song Circle continues its tradition of a virtual circle, now marking the sixth online year. Held every Sunday. For more info, go to: https://www.seafolklore.org/about-sfs/seattle-song-circle/.

Carpathian-Pacific Express is Andrew Ehrlich (violin), Yankl Falk (vocals and clarinet), Ralph Huntley (keyboards), Ji Tanzer (percussion), Courtney Von Drehle (accordion/sax). A thrilling exploration of neo-klezmer and beyond (For fans of 3 Leg Torso, Blue Cranes, Di Naye Kapelye). A musical journey through the rich traditions of klezmer, Yiddish song, mystical Hasidic chant, and Eastern European fiddle virtuosity, with infusions of American roots and deep groove. Potluck 6 pm, show 7 pm, Suggested donation is $25-30 at the door - pay what you can. All income levels welcome. To RSVP for a concert or to ask questions, you can use the form on the website or send an email to abbiew(*at*)froggie.com. We invite you to make a voluntary donation of $1 or more for the live streaming portion of the show. 100% of the streaming tips go to the artists! COVID Policy: Masks not required, but you are invited to wear one if you prefer! We have HEPA Filters and open windows. Contact: Abbie Weisenbloom / abbiew(*at*)froggie.com. Join us for an evening of music food & friends! ~ Abbie

Doors: 6:30 pm Show: 7:30 pm Virtuoso, songwriter, singer and theater producer, Taimane, has established herself as one of the leading ukulele players in the world, known for her fierce and inventive style of play, (doors open at 6:30 pm), advance $37/preferred $58.75. Minors OK when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Taimane’s musicality and approach to the stage further add to her draw. Through both beautiful originals and one-of-a-kind mashups – seemingly disparate songs (e.g. Led Zeppelin and Beethoven) merged into medleys with pop appeal – Taimane conjures a wide-range of deep emotions smashing the notion that Hawai‘ian music is light and simple. Seeing her perform live exponentially amplifies these feelings and makes clear that Taimane is an entertainer first and foremost. Hailing from a musical Polynesian family including her late mother, Palepa Tauiliili Gardner (Miss Samoa 1978). By age 10, she regularly performed in public, busking in Waikiki every Friday night. By age 13, Taimane landed a position in Don Ho’s show. Each night, when the typically full house turned its attention to the petite young girl suddenly anointed band leader for a rendition of the surf classic “Wipeout,” it was time to rock. Following her early years in Waikiki, Taimane walked away from its pop scene and leapt into a completely different world, the art houses of Honolulu’s Chinatown. There, she discovered audiences who valued original songs and began to develop her own style of music, Fast forward to today, and you have an artist who tours the world shining bright like a diamond (the Samoan translation of her name) renowned for taking the ukulele to new heights while blazing her own trail in the process.