Events - Week View

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.

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.

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

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

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Apr 1 (Wed): Mike Horsfall and Kevin Deitz - jazz vibes and bass
Apr 2 (Thu):Courtney Freed and Hamody Hindi - jazz voice. guitar
Apr 5 (Sun): Leo Moon - singer-songwriter
Apr 6 (Mon): Eddie Parente and John Stowell - jazz violin, guitar
Apr 8 (Wed): Olivia Fields and Chris Clark-Johnson - jazz sax, guitar
Apr 9 (Thu): Catarina New - jazz, Brazilian
Apr 11 (Sat): Adlai Alexander and Dan Balmer
Apr 12 (Sun): Piano bar with Courtney Freed and David Saffert
Apr 13 (Mon): Cheryl Alex and Christopher Woitach - jazz flute, guitar
Apr 15 (Wed): Cowboy Jazz - jazz with triads
Apr 16 (Thu): Bryant Allard Quartet featuring John Gilmore - jazz
Apr 19 (Sun): Kerry Politzer and Ben Graves - jazz piano, guitar
Apr 20 (Mon): Newport Nightingales - 20s, 30s harmony
Apr 22 (Wed): Big Bossa + Nova - groovy bossa nova
Apr 23 (Thu): Kevin Karrick and Susan Sandel - jazz guitar, voice
Apr 26 (Sun): Faerie Folk - Irish-influenced excursions
Apr 27 (Mon): Dan Balmer‘s Sort of Quiet Trio - mellow jazz
Apr 29 (Wed): Attila Czikos and Zsofi -jazz guitar, voice
Apr 30 (Thu): Eddie Parente and Patrick Harry - jazz violin, bass
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

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.

Blue Mondays with Lloyd and Friends!

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

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

Feb 27 (Fri): Michelle Alany & The Mystics - inspired by Balkan, klezmer, and sephardic traditions
Feb 28 (Sat): The Electric Stomp - Solidly earthy Americana and folk-rock with a touch of Island breeze
Mar 1 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Mar 2 (Mon): The Waysiders - original country music from Portland, Oregon
Mar 3 (Tue): Lost Creek Bluegrass Band - two parts Traditional Bluegrass, one part Old-time fiddle tunes, and a splash of Honkytonk
Mar 4 (Wed): Queasy Gumbo [extended to 9 pm] - The Quick and Easy Boys with Keyboardist Steve Kerin, playing New Orleans-flavored fun
Mar 5 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters - rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart
Mar 6 (Fri): The Portland Family Band - country-fried and southern roots-rock
Mar 7 (Sat): The Resolectrics - a rock & soul power trio
Mar 8 (Sun) Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Mar 9 (Mon): Portland Country Underground - old friends playing the roots and country music they love
Mar 10 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Mar 11 (Wed): The Get Down Funk Collective [extended to 9 pm] - infectious blend of funk, soul, R&B, and jazz
Mar 12 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters - rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart
Mar 13 (Fri): The James Low Irregulars - dusty country-roots songwriter
Mar 14 (Sat): Kris Deelane & The Hurt - nine piece soul band
Mar 18 (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!
Mar 19 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters - rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart
Mar 20 (Fri): The Best Intentions - traditional honkytonk, western swing, and roots rock & roll
Mar 21 (Sat): Nearly Acoustic - music of the Jerry Garcia Band
Mar 25 (Wed): Rhapsody in Red - Jerry Garcia tribute

Spring brings us sunshine and longer days and we bring a playlist of waltzes, cha cha, swing, blues, and more...

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

Our insightful DJ is Dorothy Sharrar with a playlist of waltz, swing, blues, NC2S and more...

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

Artichoke Community Music School class led by Anne Weiss. Held on Mondays, $175 for seven sessions/ $30 drop-in, all ages. Children under 12 are free with adult registration.

Registration via Artichoke Music will open soon!

Held at off-site location - NOT at Artichoke Music. Meets at the Green House, in SE Portland OR near Mount Tabor. Call or text 914-924-2574 with any questions. Address provided upon registration.

In this all-welcome class we’ll l raise our voices in two ways! We‘ll learn the history of and sing songs of protest and liberation (and joy!) from around the world. We’ll also focus on strengthening singing skills, especially harmony, rhythm and breath support. Children under 12 are free with adult registration. This class will be held in my garden in nice weather and in my home in less nice weather.

It’s a good time in the world to raise your voice!

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

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Apr 1 (Wed): Mike Horsfall and Kevin Deitz - jazz vibes and bass
Apr 2 (Thu):Courtney Freed and Hamody Hindi - jazz voice. guitar
Apr 5 (Sun): Leo Moon - singer-songwriter
Apr 6 (Mon): Eddie Parente and John Stowell - jazz violin, guitar
Apr 8 (Wed): Olivia Fields and Chris Clark-Johnson - jazz sax, guitar
Apr 9 (Thu): Catarina New - jazz, Brazilian
Apr 11 (Sat): Adlai Alexander and Dan Balmer
Apr 12 (Sun): Piano bar with Courtney Freed and David Saffert
Apr 13 (Mon): Cheryl Alex and Christopher Woitach - jazz flute, guitar
Apr 15 (Wed): Cowboy Jazz - jazz with triads
Apr 16 (Thu): Bryant Allard Quartet featuring John Gilmore - jazz
Apr 19 (Sun): Kerry Politzer and Ben Graves - jazz piano, guitar
Apr 20 (Mon): Newport Nightingales - 20s, 30s harmony
Apr 22 (Wed): Big Bossa + Nova - groovy bossa nova
Apr 23 (Thu): Kevin Karrick and Susan Sandel - jazz guitar, voice
Apr 26 (Sun): Faerie Folk - Irish-influenced excursions
Apr 27 (Mon): Dan Balmer‘s Sort of Quiet Trio - mellow jazz
Apr 29 (Wed): Attila Czikos and Zsofi -jazz guitar, voice
Apr 30 (Thu): Eddie Parente and Patrick Harry - jazz violin, bass
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

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

Mar 17: Part of St. Patrick‘s Day Celebration

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.

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

Feb 27 (Fri): Michelle Alany & The Mystics - inspired by Balkan, klezmer, and sephardic traditions
Feb 28 (Sat): The Electric Stomp - Solidly earthy Americana and folk-rock with a touch of Island breeze
Mar 1 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Mar 2 (Mon): The Waysiders - original country music from Portland, Oregon
Mar 3 (Tue): Lost Creek Bluegrass Band - two parts Traditional Bluegrass, one part Old-time fiddle tunes, and a splash of Honkytonk
Mar 4 (Wed): Queasy Gumbo [extended to 9 pm] - The Quick and Easy Boys with Keyboardist Steve Kerin, playing New Orleans-flavored fun
Mar 5 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters - rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart
Mar 6 (Fri): The Portland Family Band - country-fried and southern roots-rock
Mar 7 (Sat): The Resolectrics - a rock & soul power trio
Mar 8 (Sun) Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Mar 9 (Mon): Portland Country Underground - old friends playing the roots and country music they love
Mar 10 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Mar 11 (Wed): The Get Down Funk Collective [extended to 9 pm] - infectious blend of funk, soul, R&B, and jazz
Mar 12 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters - rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart
Mar 13 (Fri): The James Low Irregulars - dusty country-roots songwriter
Mar 14 (Sat): Kris Deelane & The Hurt - nine piece soul band
Mar 18 (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!
Mar 19 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters - rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart
Mar 20 (Fri): The Best Intentions - traditional honkytonk, western swing, and roots rock & roll
Mar 21 (Sat): Nearly Acoustic - music of the Jerry Garcia Band
Mar 25 (Wed): Rhapsody in Red - Jerry Garcia tribute

Settle in every Tuesday evening for a perfect pairing of craft beer and toe-tapping bluegrass. Tomorrow’s Verse Taproom transforms into a cozy community stage where local pickers and traveling troubadours bring banjos, fiddles, mandolins, and sweet harmonies to life. With an ever-rotating lineup of talent, each week promises something fresh—sometimes rowdy, sometimes soulful, always authentic.

Grab a pint from our wide selection of brews, pull up a chair with friends (or make new ones), and let the music carry you into the night. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of bluegrass or just here for the good vibes, it’s a Tuesday tradition worth raising a glass to.

Eagles Lodge have offered us their venue for our FIRST TUESDAY and THIRD THURSDAY Zydeco, $7 Cascade Zydeco members/$12 general admission.

It‘s funky and friendly and has a big shiny dance floor. And, as is typical of fraternal organization lodges, the drinks and snacks are a bargain!

Doors open 6:30
Zydeco Lesson 7:00
Music 7:30 - 9:30

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),
Will Selzer (5th Wednesday).

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

Getting the Blues - Beginning Blues Guitar is a class led by Anne Weiss, $165 for seven lessons/$30 drop-in.

Location: The Green House, SE Portland (address provided upon registration).

Registration via Artichoke Music will open soon!

If you can play the A, E, and D chords, you can play the blues! Come learn some great blues songs and how to shuffle, learn about rhythm, and gain chords, licks, and tricks!

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.

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

Feb 27 (Fri): Michelle Alany & The Mystics - inspired by Balkan, klezmer, and sephardic traditions
Feb 28 (Sat): The Electric Stomp - Solidly earthy Americana and folk-rock with a touch of Island breeze
Mar 1 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Mar 2 (Mon): The Waysiders - original country music from Portland, Oregon
Mar 3 (Tue): Lost Creek Bluegrass Band - two parts Traditional Bluegrass, one part Old-time fiddle tunes, and a splash of Honkytonk
Mar 4 (Wed): Queasy Gumbo [extended to 9 pm] - The Quick and Easy Boys with Keyboardist Steve Kerin, playing New Orleans-flavored fun
Mar 5 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters - rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart
Mar 6 (Fri): The Portland Family Band - country-fried and southern roots-rock
Mar 7 (Sat): The Resolectrics - a rock & soul power trio
Mar 8 (Sun) Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Mar 9 (Mon): Portland Country Underground - old friends playing the roots and country music they love
Mar 10 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Mar 11 (Wed): The Get Down Funk Collective [extended to 9 pm] - infectious blend of funk, soul, R&B, and jazz
Mar 12 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters - rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart
Mar 13 (Fri): The James Low Irregulars - dusty country-roots songwriter
Mar 14 (Sat): Kris Deelane & The Hurt - nine piece soul band
Mar 18 (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!
Mar 19 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters - rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart
Mar 20 (Fri): The Best Intentions - traditional honkytonk, western swing, and roots rock & roll
Mar 21 (Sat): Nearly Acoustic - music of the Jerry Garcia Band
Mar 25 (Wed): Rhapsody in Red - Jerry Garcia tribute

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

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

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Apr 1 (Wed): Mike Horsfall and Kevin Deitz - jazz vibes and bass
Apr 2 (Thu):Courtney Freed and Hamody Hindi - jazz voice. guitar
Apr 5 (Sun): Leo Moon - singer-songwriter
Apr 6 (Mon): Eddie Parente and John Stowell - jazz violin, guitar
Apr 8 (Wed): Olivia Fields and Chris Clark-Johnson - jazz sax, guitar
Apr 9 (Thu): Catarina New - jazz, Brazilian
Apr 11 (Sat): Adlai Alexander and Dan Balmer
Apr 12 (Sun): Piano bar with Courtney Freed and David Saffert
Apr 13 (Mon): Cheryl Alex and Christopher Woitach - jazz flute, guitar
Apr 15 (Wed): Cowboy Jazz - jazz with triads
Apr 16 (Thu): Bryant Allard Quartet featuring John Gilmore - jazz
Apr 19 (Sun): Kerry Politzer and Ben Graves - jazz piano, guitar
Apr 20 (Mon): Newport Nightingales - 20s, 30s harmony
Apr 22 (Wed): Big Bossa + Nova - groovy bossa nova
Apr 23 (Thu): Kevin Karrick and Susan Sandel - jazz guitar, voice
Apr 26 (Sun): Faerie Folk - Irish-influenced excursions
Apr 27 (Mon): Dan Balmer‘s Sort of Quiet Trio - mellow jazz
Apr 29 (Wed): Attila Czikos and Zsofi -jazz guitar, voice
Apr 30 (Thu): Eddie Parente and Patrick Harry - jazz violin, bass
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

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

Original urban folk with Celtic country twists and sublime musicianship, tickets for each show $28.60 (including fee)/$75.81 for all 3 shows (including fee).

3 Thursday Afternoons at Artichoke Music --
Apr 9 (Thu): KATE POWER & Guests
May 14 (Thu): STEVE EINHORN & Guests
June 11 (Thu): KATE POWER & STEVE EINHORN

Kate Power
First in a series of three shows kicks off with award-winning Portland songwriter, Kate Power, who shares songs, stories and musical moments in a rare concert in the first of three 2nd Thursday afternoons at Artichoke.

Steve Einhorn
Steve Einhorn provides support to Kate‘s show and returns as the featured artist on May 14 with music support by Kate. Kate & Steve will share the June 11 show in full duo mode.

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

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Apr 1 (Wed): Mike Horsfall and Kevin Deitz - jazz vibes and bass
Apr 2 (Thu):Courtney Freed and Hamody Hindi - jazz voice. guitar
Apr 5 (Sun): Leo Moon - singer-songwriter
Apr 6 (Mon): Eddie Parente and John Stowell - jazz violin, guitar
Apr 8 (Wed): Olivia Fields and Chris Clark-Johnson - jazz sax, guitar
Apr 9 (Thu): Catarina New - jazz, Brazilian
Apr 11 (Sat): Adlai Alexander and Dan Balmer
Apr 12 (Sun): Piano bar with Courtney Freed and David Saffert
Apr 13 (Mon): Cheryl Alex and Christopher Woitach - jazz flute, guitar
Apr 15 (Wed): Cowboy Jazz - jazz with triads
Apr 16 (Thu): Bryant Allard Quartet featuring John Gilmore - jazz
Apr 19 (Sun): Kerry Politzer and Ben Graves - jazz piano, guitar
Apr 20 (Mon): Newport Nightingales - 20s, 30s harmony
Apr 22 (Wed): Big Bossa + Nova - groovy bossa nova
Apr 23 (Thu): Kevin Karrick and Susan Sandel - jazz guitar, voice
Apr 26 (Sun): Faerie Folk - Irish-influenced excursions
Apr 27 (Mon): Dan Balmer‘s Sort of Quiet Trio - mellow jazz
Apr 29 (Wed): Attila Czikos and Zsofi -jazz guitar, voice
Apr 30 (Thu): Eddie Parente and Patrick Harry - jazz violin, bass
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

Bluegrass night features the following bands:
Whiskey Deaf (1st & 3rd Thursdays)
The County Fools (2nd Thursday)
Sunny South (4th Thursday)

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).

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 and Steven Morrison

Prior shows available on the KBOO program page at https://kboo.fm/program/cascadia-coffeehouse

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.

Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome. A hat will be passed to defray the cost of the room. Sing at 7 pm.

Questions? Ken(*at*)KenGaines.com

Upcoming: Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9, Jun 13

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.

Feb 20: caller Laura Hatch (mixed positional and gendered calling) with Melissa Running, Betsy Branch Meg Tapley, Adaiha Macadam-Somer
Feb 27: caller Ric Goldman (positional and gender-neutral calling) with Laura Kuhlman, Bill Tomczak, Mark Douglass
Mar 6: caller Lindsey Dono (positional calling) with Laura Kuhlman, Mark Douglass, Betsy Branch, Bill Tomczak
Mar 13: caller Melissa Running with Erica Liebert, Amy Kwon, J-P Douglas, Greta Hazilla-Dean
Mar 20: caller Dilip Sequeira (positional calling) with Lisa Scott, Caroline McKaskey, Betsy Branch
Mar27: caller Cynthia Stenger (gendered calling) with Laura Kuhlman, Bill Tomczak, Jenny Peterson
Apr 3: caller Lindsey Dono (positional calling) with Fiddle Hellions: George Penk, Betsy Branch, Sue Songer
Apr 10: caller Brooke Friendly (positional calling) with Erica Liebert, Carl Thor, Sara Martin, Landon Kuhn
Apr 17: caller David Macemon (positional calling) with Sue Songer, Laurie Shaffer, Ben Blechman
Apr 24: caller Nan Evans (positional calling) with Fred Nussbaum, George Penk, Heather Pinney

Mask Policy:
All 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.

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.

The North-End Slow Session is hosted by Kathleen Walsh on the second Saturday of each month at 1-3 pm.

Location: Columbia Ecovillage, 4621 NE Killingsworth St, # 20, Ptld, OR 97218 –host’s address on property.

The session will be in the guesthouse toward the back of the complex. Text host if you need help: 503-233-0331.

Please park on the street (Killingsworth) and walk over. There is no charge for the session.

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

The P.O. Sparkle Club strives to bring that joyous Cajun spirit to gathering spots in and around PDX. With a repertoire of classic and modern Cajun and Creole tunes, the P.O. Sparkle Club definitely gets the good times rollin’ on the Oakshire patio, where the music is always free and you’ll always see a friend!

You are cordially invited to an English Country Dance party! Come enjoy a delightful evening of exciting, exuberant, and beautiful dances, both new and old. No partner or previous experience required!

Ages 13 through adult. $15 per dancer in advance/$20 at the door if any are left. Limited to 100 dancers.

Registration link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/settomusicenglishcountrydancing/882857

Mar 14 (Sat): caller Laura Hatch to recorded music
Apr 11 (Sat): caller Laura Hatch to recorded music
May 16 (Sat): caller Laura Hatch with Raven & Goose
Jun 13 (Sat): caller Laura Hatch to recorded music

The Heartbleeders are a folk ensemble rooted in Portland, Oregon, led by Celtic harpist and vocalist Elizabeth Nicholson. The group also features Bob Soper on fiddle, guitar, and vocals — a long-time musical partner — and Rylan Suehisa on bodhran, guitar, and vocals. Their instrumentation blends harp, fiddle, guitar, and bodhran, creating a sound that draws from Celtic traditions and American folk music. Vocally, the trio emphasizes lush three-part harmonies, a signature element that gives their performances both poignancy and energy. Ticket prices on-line (some service fees apply): $23 general admission/$20 PFS members $13 ages 12-18 (under 12 free) Ticket prices at the door: $26 general admission/$23 PFS members $14 ages 12-18 (under 12 free) All concerts start at 7:30 pm. Doors to seating open at 7. PFS Westside Concerts 2025/2026 take place at Southminster Presbyterian Church. These concerts have a focus on regional artists. We have nine concerts, all on Saturday nights, scheduled for the 2025/2026 season (September through May). Upcoming concerts: May 2: Lauren Sheehan Duo

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

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Apr 1 (Wed): Mike Horsfall and Kevin Deitz - jazz vibes and bass
Apr 2 (Thu):Courtney Freed and Hamody Hindi - jazz voice. guitar
Apr 5 (Sun): Leo Moon - singer-songwriter
Apr 6 (Mon): Eddie Parente and John Stowell - jazz violin, guitar
Apr 8 (Wed): Olivia Fields and Chris Clark-Johnson - jazz sax, guitar
Apr 9 (Thu): Catarina New - jazz, Brazilian
Apr 11 (Sat): Adlai Alexander and Dan Balmer
Apr 12 (Sun): Piano bar with Courtney Freed and David Saffert
Apr 13 (Mon): Cheryl Alex and Christopher Woitach - jazz flute, guitar
Apr 15 (Wed): Cowboy Jazz - jazz with triads
Apr 16 (Thu): Bryant Allard Quartet featuring John Gilmore - jazz
Apr 19 (Sun): Kerry Politzer and Ben Graves - jazz piano, guitar
Apr 20 (Mon): Newport Nightingales - 20s, 30s harmony
Apr 22 (Wed): Big Bossa + Nova - groovy bossa nova
Apr 23 (Thu): Kevin Karrick and Susan Sandel - jazz guitar, voice
Apr 26 (Sun): Faerie Folk - Irish-influenced excursions
Apr 27 (Mon): Dan Balmer‘s Sort of Quiet Trio - mellow jazz
Apr 29 (Wed): Attila Czikos and Zsofi -jazz guitar, voice
Apr 30 (Thu): Eddie Parente and Patrick Harry - jazz violin, bass
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

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.

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.

The 2nd Sunday English Dance for Experienced Dancers is an opportunity to dance to the music of Fine Companions (and friends), suggested donation $10-20 sliding scale, dance shoes required, no street shoes permitted beyond the entrance.

Mar 8 (Sun): Calling: Lindsey Dono (positional calling) with The Wolf Tones (George Penk, Heather Pinney, Jesse Shafer)
Apr 12 (Sun): Calling: Brooke Friendly (positional calling) with The Wolf Tones (George Penk, Laura Kuhlman, Lisa Scott)

The dances will be a balance of familiar dances and unfamiliar dances. The callers will encourage dancers to incorporate style points such as quality of movement, timing, transitions and dancing with the music.

We ask that dancers be comfortable dancing standard English Dance figures including:
- Heys in various orientations
- Regular and Double figure eights
- Triple minor progressions
- Dancing with couples outside of your group of 4
- Straight and draw poussettes.

Mask Policy:
PCDC has authorized committees to make decisions about masking policies for their own events. All regular Contra and English dances will be mask-optional. Check the upcoming dances information to verify status of a dance.

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.

Second and Fourth Sunday: Green Book singing (1991 Denson edition)

Nov 23: no singing at Kennedy School

Held in the Community Room, SE corner of the building.

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

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Apr 1 (Wed): Mike Horsfall and Kevin Deitz - jazz vibes and bass
Apr 2 (Thu):Courtney Freed and Hamody Hindi - jazz voice. guitar
Apr 5 (Sun): Leo Moon - singer-songwriter
Apr 6 (Mon): Eddie Parente and John Stowell - jazz violin, guitar
Apr 8 (Wed): Olivia Fields and Chris Clark-Johnson - jazz sax, guitar
Apr 9 (Thu): Catarina New - jazz, Brazilian
Apr 11 (Sat): Adlai Alexander and Dan Balmer
Apr 12 (Sun): Piano bar with Courtney Freed and David Saffert
Apr 13 (Mon): Cheryl Alex and Christopher Woitach - jazz flute, guitar
Apr 15 (Wed): Cowboy Jazz - jazz with triads
Apr 16 (Thu): Bryant Allard Quartet featuring John Gilmore - jazz
Apr 19 (Sun): Kerry Politzer and Ben Graves - jazz piano, guitar
Apr 20 (Mon): Newport Nightingales - 20s, 30s harmony
Apr 22 (Wed): Big Bossa + Nova - groovy bossa nova
Apr 23 (Thu): Kevin Karrick and Susan Sandel - jazz guitar, voice
Apr 26 (Sun): Faerie Folk - Irish-influenced excursions
Apr 27 (Mon): Dan Balmer‘s Sort of Quiet Trio - mellow jazz
Apr 29 (Wed): Attila Czikos and Zsofi -jazz guitar, voice
Apr 30 (Thu): Eddie Parente and Patrick Harry - jazz violin, bass
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