Events - Week View

Seisiún na nÓg is our monthly youth session lead by our Youth Officer Niamh Branigan. Youth are welcome to sit in to listen and chat with young musicians about learning Irish music; or bring their instrument and strike up an Irish tune they might be learning currently.

Cascade Zydeco‘s Annual Picnic BBQ / Dance & Membership Meeting Please join us at our annual meeting, picnic / potluck and dance In Francine Corriere‘s beautiful backyard! Cascade Zydeco will provide brats, burgers, some meatless options, and seltzer water. Bring a potluck item to share, a chair, your dancing shoes and any additional beverages you would like. The membership meeting will start at 2:30 followed by more dancing and mingling. Can you volunteer to stay ‘til the end to help with the clean up? Let us know at cascadezydeco(*at*)gmail.com or anne(*at*)fluidportland.com. Noon - 4pm Free for CZ members $5 donation for guests

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

Aug 1 (Sat): Tracy Kim Trio - swing and roma jazz
Aug 2 (Sun): Ashley Seaton & TK Swing All-Stars - Portland’s hottest jazz ensemble
Aug 8 (Sat): Thunder Ridge - straight-ahead bluegrass
Aug 9 (Sun): TBA
Aug 15 (Sat): Josh Cole‘s Bluegrass Matinee - good, old-fashioned bluegrass
Aug 16 (Sun): Kung Pao Chickens - the finest in Django-esque Roma jazz
Aug 22 (Sat): Kevin Shapiro/Travesura - Phish archivist
Aug 23 (Sun): Ginger & The Tonics - Portland-based vocal jazz and swing quartet
Aug 29 (Sat): Frank "Buzz Holland" Goodman & Joe Chiusano - the sixties
Aug 30 (Sun): Sleepy Lagoon - Pete Krebs, Doug Sammons (Midnight Serenaders) playing 20s/30s jazz, Hawaiian, and exotica with vocal harmonies
Aug 30 (Sun): Ashley Seaton & TK Swing All-Stars - Portland’s hottest jazz ensemble
Sep 12 (Sat): Thunder Ridge - straight-ahead bluegrass
Sep 20 (Sun): Kung Pao Chickens - the finest in Django-esque Roma jazz
Sep 27 (Sun): Sleepy Lagoon - Pete Krebs, Doug Sammons (Midnight Serenaders) playing 20s/30s jazz, Hawaiian, and exotica with vocal harmonies
Oct 10 (Sat): Thunder Ridge - straight-ahead bluegrass
Oct 25 (Sun): Sleepy Lagoon - Pete Krebs, Doug Sammons (Midnight Serenaders) playing 20s/30s jazz, Hawaiian, and exotica with vocal harmonies

Come join the fun on the 2nd and 4th Sundays! Portland Bluegrass Sunday Jam every 2nd and 4th Sundays at Artichoke, $5 cover at the door or online without fees.

This is a live, in-person, and open Bluegrass jam from 1-4 pm. Acoustic only please, and all levels of experience welcome.

Every 2nd Sunday and 4th Sunday join the Cajun Jam as a musician, dancer, or just come and listen to the music. It‘s free and you can bring your drinks/snacks into the Community Room with you. There‘s some room to dance on the nice wooden floor.

This is a monthly Cajun music workshop held each month in the Community Room at the Kennedy School every 4th Sunday from 1:30-3 pm, free, all ages.

Want to play Cajun music? Already play fiddle, accordion or guitar? Struggling to make progress, or can‘t get started on your own? Come to this class and learn the simple songs that drive this fascinating but challenging style of music.

We‘ll sing, play and practice traditional tunes, turns and chords by ear. All experience levels welcome.

For any questions about these events, or to get on the email notification list please email Marcia lluvia.cmcho(*at*)gmail.com.

A big thank you to Bubbaville for sponsoring a home for Cajun music.

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.

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.

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

Aug 1 (Sat): The Resolectrics - rock & soul power trio
Aug 2 (Sun) Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Aug 3 (Mon): The Waysiders - a new brand of classic country all their own.
Aug 4 (Tue): Lost Creek Bluegrass Band - two parts traditional bluegrass, one part old-time fiddle tunes, and a splash of honkytonk
Aug 5 (Wed): QuEasy Gumbo [extended to 9 pm] - the Quick and Easy Boys with Steve Kerin
Aug 6 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters - Rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart!
Aug 7 (Fri): The Portland Family Band - country-fried and southern roots-rock, often including Steve Kerin
Aug 8 (Sat): Kris Deelane & the Hurt - 10-piece soul band
Aug 9 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers
Aug 10 (Mon): Portland Country Underground - A bunch of old friends playing roots and country music
Aug 11 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Aug 12 (Wed): The Get Down Funk Collective [extended to 9 pm] - infectious blend of funk, soul, R&B, and jazz
Aug 13 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters
Aug 14 (Fri): The James Low Irregulars - dusty country-roots songwriter
Aug 15 (Sat): The Walkaway Wendies & Friends - roots rock/Americana
Aug 16 (Sun) Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Aug 17 (Mon): Catnip Brothers - Pete Krebs and friends bring swinging country in
Aug 18 (Tue): The Pagan Jug Band - a delightful mix of jug, blues, country, bluegrass and hokum
Aug 19 (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
Aug 20 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters
Aug 21 (Fri): Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters - early Stones, ‘70s psychedelic country rock, and the charm of a Sunday afternoon front porch session..
Sep 1 (Tue): Dadweed - newer local bluegrass combo

Zoom song circles on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. Contact Dick at Song-Circle-1(*at*)CorvallisFolklore.org for more information and the Zoom link

As usual, the format is; share a song, lead a song, or listen as we go round the circle. Song Circle is free and open to all who wish to participate.

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

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Aug 2 (Sun): Chris Lee Trio - the music of Herbie Hancock
Aug 3 (Mon): Olivia Fields - jazz saxophone
Aug 5 (Wed): Mike Horsfall and Kevin Deitz - jazz vibes and bass
Aug 6 (Thu): Pete Peterson Trio - jazz saxophone
Aug 8 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Cheryl Alex & Laurent Nickel
Aug 9 (Sun): Piano Bar with Courtney Freed and David Saffert
Aug 10 (Mon): Newport Nightingales - 20s, 30s harmony
Aug 12 (Wed): Kerry Politzer and Ben Graves - jazz piano and guitar
Aug 13 (Thu): Bryant Allard Quartet featuring John Gilmore - jazz
Aug 16 (Sun): James Clem - blues/roots
Aug 17 (Mon): Eddie Parente and John Stowell - jazz violin, guitar
Aug 19 (Wed): Mary Kadderly & Dan Gildea - jazz piano, voice, guitar
Aug 20 (Thu): Smut City Jellyroll Society - 20s, 30s blues/jazz
Aug 23 (Sun): The Three D‘s - Brazilian, American songbook
Aug 24 (Mon): Annette Lowman with Ben Graves - jazz voice and guitar
Aug 26 (Wed): Gordon Lee - jazz piano
Aug 27 (Thu): Kevin Karrick & Susan Sandell - jazz guitar, voice
Aug 29 (Sat): Adlai Alexander & Dan Balmer - jazz, bossa etc.
Aug 30 (Sun): Mark Shark - blues guitar and voice
Aug 31 (Mon): Gabriela Gimenes - Brazilian flute
Sep 2 (Wed): Voxanova - Latin groove
Sep 3 (Thu): Dan Davey Trio - jazz piano

Artichoke Community Music Portland, OR Sunday, August 23 • 7 PM - 9 PM Get ready for an awesome night of tunes, storytelling and fun with these incredible artists, $23.36 advance / $28.60 at the door (including service fees). Ken Gaines Ken Gaines is a Portland, OR area singer/songwriter, producer, and teacher who has the goal of writing great songs in just about every genre and style. "For all the great songs that have been written I belong to a wonderful tribe who believe there are a least as many great ones still to be written." His voice has the range to cover those styles and his supple guitar work lays down arrangements instead of just chords. His lyrics are both powerful and poetic and highlight the skills of a story teller and observer of life. Formerly from Houston, TX, in 2005 he was voted Singer Songwriter of the Year by the Academy of Texas Music and in 2007 his song "Einstein‘s Violin" was nominated Song of the Year at the Texas Music Awards. Anne-Louise Sterry Anne-Louise Sterry is a multi-talented force of nature! A performing artist, corporate keynote speaker, master storyteller, and recognized writer/composer, Anne-Louise excites the room with her joyful aura and amazing ability to connect with anyone she meets from a single individual to an audience of thousands. Tom May Tom May has been an important part of the North American folk music scene for four decades, and continues to perform and organize events, including Winterfolk, the annual benefit concert for Sisters of the Road in Portland. Tom is also the founder and host of the nationally-syndicated live radio program, River City Folk. The people who hear Tom are captivated by his unforgettable voice, evocative melodies, the history and romance in his songs,and a warmth that gives his performance a degree of musicality and professionalism unsurpassed in acoustic music.

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/.

The Horsenecks play their bi-monthly session (every 1st and 3rd Sunday.at the Moon and Sixpence Pub, free, 21+ after 8 pm.

Gabrielle Macrae, Barry Southern, Kevin Sandri and Brian Bagdonus will be playing in the corner booth from 8:00 pm till late. Come on out and hear some of the best old time music around.

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.

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!

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

Aug 1 (Sat): The Resolectrics - rock & soul power trio
Aug 2 (Sun) Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Aug 3 (Mon): The Waysiders - a new brand of classic country all their own.
Aug 4 (Tue): Lost Creek Bluegrass Band - two parts traditional bluegrass, one part old-time fiddle tunes, and a splash of honkytonk
Aug 5 (Wed): QuEasy Gumbo [extended to 9 pm] - the Quick and Easy Boys with Steve Kerin
Aug 6 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters - Rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart!
Aug 7 (Fri): The Portland Family Band - country-fried and southern roots-rock, often including Steve Kerin
Aug 8 (Sat): Kris Deelane & the Hurt - 10-piece soul band
Aug 9 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers
Aug 10 (Mon): Portland Country Underground - A bunch of old friends playing roots and country music
Aug 11 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Aug 12 (Wed): The Get Down Funk Collective [extended to 9 pm] - infectious blend of funk, soul, R&B, and jazz
Aug 13 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters
Aug 14 (Fri): The James Low Irregulars - dusty country-roots songwriter
Aug 15 (Sat): The Walkaway Wendies & Friends - roots rock/Americana
Aug 16 (Sun) Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Aug 17 (Mon): Catnip Brothers - Pete Krebs and friends bring swinging country in
Aug 18 (Tue): The Pagan Jug Band - a delightful mix of jug, blues, country, bluegrass and hokum
Aug 19 (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
Aug 20 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters
Aug 21 (Fri): Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters - early Stones, ‘70s psychedelic country rock, and the charm of a Sunday afternoon front porch session..
Sep 1 (Tue): Dadweed - newer local bluegrass combo

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!

Cascade Zydeco will be in the house at the Bayou Boyz Monday August 24 for dancing and to help celebrate Diane George‘s birthday. Please come join us, $5.00 cover. The Bayou Boyz play a gumbo of swamp pop, Cajun, zydeco, rock and roll classics. All of it dance friendly! Steve Kerin plays keyboards ya’ll! Look for dancers wearing CZ T-shirts if you‘d like a one one one lesson! Full bar and Cambodian food. Big dance floor with AC!

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

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Aug 2 (Sun): Chris Lee Trio - the music of Herbie Hancock
Aug 3 (Mon): Olivia Fields - jazz saxophone
Aug 5 (Wed): Mike Horsfall and Kevin Deitz - jazz vibes and bass
Aug 6 (Thu): Pete Peterson Trio - jazz saxophone
Aug 8 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Cheryl Alex & Laurent Nickel
Aug 9 (Sun): Piano Bar with Courtney Freed and David Saffert
Aug 10 (Mon): Newport Nightingales - 20s, 30s harmony
Aug 12 (Wed): Kerry Politzer and Ben Graves - jazz piano and guitar
Aug 13 (Thu): Bryant Allard Quartet featuring John Gilmore - jazz
Aug 16 (Sun): James Clem - blues/roots
Aug 17 (Mon): Eddie Parente and John Stowell - jazz violin, guitar
Aug 19 (Wed): Mary Kadderly & Dan Gildea - jazz piano, voice, guitar
Aug 20 (Thu): Smut City Jellyroll Society - 20s, 30s blues/jazz
Aug 23 (Sun): The Three D‘s - Brazilian, American songbook
Aug 24 (Mon): Annette Lowman with Ben Graves - jazz voice and guitar
Aug 26 (Wed): Gordon Lee - jazz piano
Aug 27 (Thu): Kevin Karrick & Susan Sandell - jazz guitar, voice
Aug 29 (Sat): Adlai Alexander & Dan Balmer - jazz, bossa etc.
Aug 30 (Sun): Mark Shark - blues guitar and voice
Aug 31 (Mon): Gabriela Gimenes - Brazilian flute
Sep 2 (Wed): Voxanova - Latin groove
Sep 3 (Thu): Dan Davey Trio - jazz piano

Portland Country Dance Community (PCDC) sponsors an English Country Dance (ECD) slow jam on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7-9 pm in the community room at McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211.

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

The ECD jam plays tunes from the Barnes Collection. 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.

Blue Mondays with Lloyd and Friends!

Irish music every Monday played by an array of the most stellar Irish musicians around, free.

Hosted by an alternating schedule of Brongaene Griffin, Cary Novotny and Seamus Egan. To see more about Irish performances and sessions in the Northwest go to cceoregon.org/sessions.

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. Past shows available on the KBOO program page at https://kboo.fm/program/early-morning-gumbo.

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!

Westside Open intermediate level Irish music session every Tuesday in Tigard, free, under 21 OK all hours.

Many tunes are listed at https://trailjams.org.

Lots of space, good food, free soft drinks, discount on beer. This is a craft brewery, so there are LOTS of beers to choose from.

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

Aug 1 (Sat): The Resolectrics - rock & soul power trio
Aug 2 (Sun) Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Aug 3 (Mon): The Waysiders - a new brand of classic country all their own.
Aug 4 (Tue): Lost Creek Bluegrass Band - two parts traditional bluegrass, one part old-time fiddle tunes, and a splash of honkytonk
Aug 5 (Wed): QuEasy Gumbo [extended to 9 pm] - the Quick and Easy Boys with Steve Kerin
Aug 6 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters - Rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart!
Aug 7 (Fri): The Portland Family Band - country-fried and southern roots-rock, often including Steve Kerin
Aug 8 (Sat): Kris Deelane & the Hurt - 10-piece soul band
Aug 9 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers
Aug 10 (Mon): Portland Country Underground - A bunch of old friends playing roots and country music
Aug 11 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Aug 12 (Wed): The Get Down Funk Collective [extended to 9 pm] - infectious blend of funk, soul, R&B, and jazz
Aug 13 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters
Aug 14 (Fri): The James Low Irregulars - dusty country-roots songwriter
Aug 15 (Sat): The Walkaway Wendies & Friends - roots rock/Americana
Aug 16 (Sun) Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Aug 17 (Mon): Catnip Brothers - Pete Krebs and friends bring swinging country in
Aug 18 (Tue): The Pagan Jug Band - a delightful mix of jug, blues, country, bluegrass and hokum
Aug 19 (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
Aug 20 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters
Aug 21 (Fri): Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters - early Stones, ‘70s psychedelic country rock, and the charm of a Sunday afternoon front porch session..
Sep 1 (Tue): Dadweed - newer local bluegrass combo

Open bluegrass jam at Tomorrow‘s Verse Taproom and Bottle Shop. Come join the jam every Tuesday with host Rich Landar. All levels of pickers are welcome to join in on the fun.

Don‘t play? Come listen! This will be a traditional style bluegrass circle, where people can join in as much as they‘d like.

A week-long celebration of songwriters in PDX. Portland Songwriters Guild is holding the first ever Songwriters Week in Portland. Modeled after some of Portland’s favorite weeks: Burger week, Pizza week, Beer week, Songwriters Week brings two shows a day across the city featuring the music makers in Portland, $10 cash at the door, 21+. Kendall Lujan (full band): An artist based in Portland, Oregon, Kendall Lujan embarks on her second full length album “My Heart Needs Love” coming February 2027. A new sound after her debut record “Lucky Penny’ released February 21st, 2025. The new work shows her growth as an artist and a new-found more mature outlook on love and life. Ezza Rose Since 2009, Ezza Rose and band have been cultivating a sound of their own. ERB writes and performs music which reflects the listeners’ lives back at them while hinting at a new perspective. The fluidity of love, the ebb and flow of relationships, and getting caught in the machine of expectations, all are deconstructed with flowing rhythm, aggressive electric guitars, and dreamy vocal melodies. Arran Fagan Praised for his introspective lyrics and vivid storytelling, Portland-based folk artist Arran Fagan has garnered a following in his native Oregon with his uncanny ability to weave the personal and universal. Carson Ponce Carson Ponce is a Portland, Oregon based singer-songwriter celebrated for his emotive storytelling and a sound that blends the essence of yesteryear‘s folk-rock with contemporary landscapes.

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.

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

Aug 1 (Sat): The Resolectrics - rock & soul power trio
Aug 2 (Sun) Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Aug 3 (Mon): The Waysiders - a new brand of classic country all their own.
Aug 4 (Tue): Lost Creek Bluegrass Band - two parts traditional bluegrass, one part old-time fiddle tunes, and a splash of honkytonk
Aug 5 (Wed): QuEasy Gumbo [extended to 9 pm] - the Quick and Easy Boys with Steve Kerin
Aug 6 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters - Rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart!
Aug 7 (Fri): The Portland Family Band - country-fried and southern roots-rock, often including Steve Kerin
Aug 8 (Sat): Kris Deelane & the Hurt - 10-piece soul band
Aug 9 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers
Aug 10 (Mon): Portland Country Underground - A bunch of old friends playing roots and country music
Aug 11 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Aug 12 (Wed): The Get Down Funk Collective [extended to 9 pm] - infectious blend of funk, soul, R&B, and jazz
Aug 13 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters
Aug 14 (Fri): The James Low Irregulars - dusty country-roots songwriter
Aug 15 (Sat): The Walkaway Wendies & Friends - roots rock/Americana
Aug 16 (Sun) Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Aug 17 (Mon): Catnip Brothers - Pete Krebs and friends bring swinging country in
Aug 18 (Tue): The Pagan Jug Band - a delightful mix of jug, blues, country, bluegrass and hokum
Aug 19 (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
Aug 20 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters
Aug 21 (Fri): Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters - early Stones, ‘70s psychedelic country rock, and the charm of a Sunday afternoon front porch session..
Sep 1 (Tue): Dadweed - newer local bluegrass combo

Welcome to the Songwriter Soiree! Join us for our only outdoor Songwriter Soiree of the year as we gather under the trees for an evening of original music, community, and late-summer magic magic magic!

Songwriter Soiree 149: Pulse
Wednesday, August 26
6–11 pm
Alberta Park — NE Killingsworth & 19th

All are welcome. Bring a picnic, bring some friends, and bring a song if you‘d like to share one. Or simply come listen!

Our monthly flagship event! Come play an original song — or simply come enjoy the music and community.

Revel in a heartfelt and inspiring living room style evening. Sing a song, read a poem, or just lay back and take in the music!

Click the link below to purchase a ticket to attend. Tickets are $15 pre-sale (plus fee of $2.85). We offer a sliding scale of $10-20 at the door (suggested), and no one turned away. Buying in advance ensures your spot and gives you priority for signing up to play.

Please note that online sign ups will close after 25 people have signed up. After that point, you will have to sign up in person and you’ll be put in a raffle for your time slot. It also helps as gauge how many to set up for. Thank you for your support!

Help us Keep Portland Steered - in the direction of Bill Monroe and the Stanley Bros., of course. Join us if you can grip a pick and/or sing a lick. We just have fun doing tunes.

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.

Queer Open Mic live at The Artichoke, every 4th Wednesday, $5 cover (doors open at 6:30 pm). Hosted by the fabulous Richard Colombo.

Join us for a Queer Open Mic Night, a vibrant and inclusive space where everyone is welcome to share their voices and stories! Whether you‘re a seasoned performer or a first-time speaker, this event is all about celebrating diversity and fostering a supportive community. Expect a heartfelt evening of community, music, poetry, and stories.

Play an original song, a favorite cover, or share a poem — all are welcome! Please keep performances to 5 minutes so everyone has a chance to shine.

Sign up by writing your name on a slip of paper next to the basket on the bar. Come share your voice, listen, and connect with the Artichoke family. Hope to see you there!

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

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Aug 2 (Sun): Chris Lee Trio - the music of Herbie Hancock
Aug 3 (Mon): Olivia Fields - jazz saxophone
Aug 5 (Wed): Mike Horsfall and Kevin Deitz - jazz vibes and bass
Aug 6 (Thu): Pete Peterson Trio - jazz saxophone
Aug 8 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Cheryl Alex & Laurent Nickel
Aug 9 (Sun): Piano Bar with Courtney Freed and David Saffert
Aug 10 (Mon): Newport Nightingales - 20s, 30s harmony
Aug 12 (Wed): Kerry Politzer and Ben Graves - jazz piano and guitar
Aug 13 (Thu): Bryant Allard Quartet featuring John Gilmore - jazz
Aug 16 (Sun): James Clem - blues/roots
Aug 17 (Mon): Eddie Parente and John Stowell - jazz violin, guitar
Aug 19 (Wed): Mary Kadderly & Dan Gildea - jazz piano, voice, guitar
Aug 20 (Thu): Smut City Jellyroll Society - 20s, 30s blues/jazz
Aug 23 (Sun): The Three D‘s - Brazilian, American songbook
Aug 24 (Mon): Annette Lowman with Ben Graves - jazz voice and guitar
Aug 26 (Wed): Gordon Lee - jazz piano
Aug 27 (Thu): Kevin Karrick & Susan Sandell - jazz guitar, voice
Aug 29 (Sat): Adlai Alexander & Dan Balmer - jazz, bossa etc.
Aug 30 (Sun): Mark Shark - blues guitar and voice
Aug 31 (Mon): Gabriela Gimenes - Brazilian flute
Sep 2 (Wed): Voxanova - Latin groove
Sep 3 (Thu): Dan Davey Trio - jazz piano

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.

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.

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

Aug 1 (Sat): The Resolectrics - rock & soul power trio
Aug 2 (Sun) Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Aug 3 (Mon): The Waysiders - a new brand of classic country all their own.
Aug 4 (Tue): Lost Creek Bluegrass Band - two parts traditional bluegrass, one part old-time fiddle tunes, and a splash of honkytonk
Aug 5 (Wed): QuEasy Gumbo [extended to 9 pm] - the Quick and Easy Boys with Steve Kerin
Aug 6 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters - Rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart!
Aug 7 (Fri): The Portland Family Band - country-fried and southern roots-rock, often including Steve Kerin
Aug 8 (Sat): Kris Deelane & the Hurt - 10-piece soul band
Aug 9 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers
Aug 10 (Mon): Portland Country Underground - A bunch of old friends playing roots and country music
Aug 11 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Aug 12 (Wed): The Get Down Funk Collective [extended to 9 pm] - infectious blend of funk, soul, R&B, and jazz
Aug 13 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters
Aug 14 (Fri): The James Low Irregulars - dusty country-roots songwriter
Aug 15 (Sat): The Walkaway Wendies & Friends - roots rock/Americana
Aug 16 (Sun) Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Aug 17 (Mon): Catnip Brothers - Pete Krebs and friends bring swinging country in
Aug 18 (Tue): The Pagan Jug Band - a delightful mix of jug, blues, country, bluegrass and hokum
Aug 19 (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
Aug 20 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters
Aug 21 (Fri): Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters - early Stones, ‘70s psychedelic country rock, and the charm of a Sunday afternoon front porch session..
Sep 1 (Tue): Dadweed - newer local bluegrass combo

The No Name Music Festival is a three-day local fundraiser hosted by the No Name Band. It features 16 musical acts and all proceeds benefit the Rose City Book Pub and Play It Forward PDX, a group providing youth music education.

The Lineup:
µdog
Berkley
Ivy Ficarra
Grandkid
Larsen Gardens
Alexis Mahler
Tispur
Lily Miller
No Name Band & Guests
Sam Weber
Darci Phenix
Quiet Hours
Jeffrey Martin
Remnants Window
Anna Tivel
Tough Luck

Welcome to Summer Free For All! Presented by Portland Parks & Recreation, concert 6:30 pm unless otherwise listed, free, all ages, music venue listed below.

Aug 13 (Thu): Brigitta & the Cocktail Cats - jazz standards and piano bar melodies (Hoyt Arboretum-Stevens Pavilion, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd.)
Aug 14 (Fri): The Norman Sylvester Band - original funky blues and R&B (Rose City Park, NE 62nd Ave. and Tillamook)
Aug 15 (Sat): Bloco Alegria - heart-pumping samba from Rio de Janeiro (Sellwood Park, SE 7th Avenue and Miller)
Aug 20 (Thu): Ants Ants Ants - kids‘ music inspired by the 1970s (Grant Park, NE 33rd Avenue and US Grant Place)
Aug 21 (Fri): Picante - traditional Afro-Cuban music with a fusion of Latin jazz (Glenwood Park, SE 87th Avenue and Claybourne)
Aug 22 (Sat): Blonde Neon - female-led hits of ‘80s rock and new wave (Kenilworth Park, SE 34th Avenue and Holgate Blvd.)
Aug 27 (Thu): The BrazilTones - The poetic beauty and rhythmic wonder of Brazilian music
Aug 29 (Sat): Bridgetown Get Down - High-energy pop, yacht rock, R&B, and soul covers

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.

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.

You show up at a bar or music venue. You grab a drink and within minutes you’re singing the hell out of your favorite rock song with a hundred new friends and a killer band. In three-part harmony, no less! Tickets: $20.00, ticket fee: $5.75, Total per ticket including taxes: $25.75. Minors OK with parent/guardian. Welcome to the Low Bar Chorale and what we all not-so-secretly wish singing could be. Our shows combine music, comedy, and some good ol’ rock and roll magic to transform the audience from a group of strangers into an epic chorus - the room comes alive with harmony. We’re drop-in only: no auditions, rehearsals or commitments ever. We’ve got an incredible band, and we’ve performed with some amazing artists, including Built To Spill, Guster, Portugal. The Man, Storm Large, and others. Over the past few years, we’ve toured Australia, Alaska, California, and throughout the Pacific Northwest. The best thing is that ANYONE CAN DO THIS. No prior musical experience required. Just show up with your love of music and an open mind, and we guarantee you’ll sound great. So if this sounds like something you’d love, what are you waiting for? ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING-NO REFUNDS.

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

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Aug 2 (Sun): Chris Lee Trio - the music of Herbie Hancock
Aug 3 (Mon): Olivia Fields - jazz saxophone
Aug 5 (Wed): Mike Horsfall and Kevin Deitz - jazz vibes and bass
Aug 6 (Thu): Pete Peterson Trio - jazz saxophone
Aug 8 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Cheryl Alex & Laurent Nickel
Aug 9 (Sun): Piano Bar with Courtney Freed and David Saffert
Aug 10 (Mon): Newport Nightingales - 20s, 30s harmony
Aug 12 (Wed): Kerry Politzer and Ben Graves - jazz piano and guitar
Aug 13 (Thu): Bryant Allard Quartet featuring John Gilmore - jazz
Aug 16 (Sun): James Clem - blues/roots
Aug 17 (Mon): Eddie Parente and John Stowell - jazz violin, guitar
Aug 19 (Wed): Mary Kadderly & Dan Gildea - jazz piano, voice, guitar
Aug 20 (Thu): Smut City Jellyroll Society - 20s, 30s blues/jazz
Aug 23 (Sun): The Three D‘s - Brazilian, American songbook
Aug 24 (Mon): Annette Lowman with Ben Graves - jazz voice and guitar
Aug 26 (Wed): Gordon Lee - jazz piano
Aug 27 (Thu): Kevin Karrick & Susan Sandell - jazz guitar, voice
Aug 29 (Sat): Adlai Alexander & Dan Balmer - jazz, bossa etc.
Aug 30 (Sun): Mark Shark - blues guitar and voice
Aug 31 (Mon): Gabriela Gimenes - Brazilian flute
Sep 2 (Wed): Voxanova - Latin groove
Sep 3 (Thu): Dan Davey Trio - jazz piano

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:
Hosted by Steven Morrison and Dan Shramek.

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

Join us for "A Blending of Artichoke Music Communities", a monthly song circle open to all, hosted by Soliders Songs and Voices PDX.

Presented by Soliders Songs and Voices Portland Chapter and Artichoke Community Music
Please Join us for, "Coffee & a Song, A Community Song Circle".

Bring a song, A poem or a work in progress, or come to listen.

We will gather in the main venue, which is ADA Accessible, please only bring Guide Dogs into the venue.

Save a seat by registering online here. This is a FREE event and welcome to all.

Donations and Volunteer work are always appreciated to help support the work Soliders Songs and Voices PDX and Artichoke Community Music are doing to build community.

Coffee will be provided by Soldiers Songs and Voices PDX.

Sponsored by Solider Songs & Voices PDX and Artichoke Community Music

https://www.ssvpdx.org/

www.ArtichokeMusic.org

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.

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

Aug 1 (Sat): The Resolectrics - rock & soul power trio
Aug 2 (Sun) Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Aug 3 (Mon): The Waysiders - a new brand of classic country all their own.
Aug 4 (Tue): Lost Creek Bluegrass Band - two parts traditional bluegrass, one part old-time fiddle tunes, and a splash of honkytonk
Aug 5 (Wed): QuEasy Gumbo [extended to 9 pm] - the Quick and Easy Boys with Steve Kerin
Aug 6 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters - Rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart!
Aug 7 (Fri): The Portland Family Band - country-fried and southern roots-rock, often including Steve Kerin
Aug 8 (Sat): Kris Deelane & the Hurt - 10-piece soul band
Aug 9 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers
Aug 10 (Mon): Portland Country Underground - A bunch of old friends playing roots and country music
Aug 11 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Aug 12 (Wed): The Get Down Funk Collective [extended to 9 pm] - infectious blend of funk, soul, R&B, and jazz
Aug 13 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters
Aug 14 (Fri): The James Low Irregulars - dusty country-roots songwriter
Aug 15 (Sat): The Walkaway Wendies & Friends - roots rock/Americana
Aug 16 (Sun) Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Aug 17 (Mon): Catnip Brothers - Pete Krebs and friends bring swinging country in
Aug 18 (Tue): The Pagan Jug Band - a delightful mix of jug, blues, country, bluegrass and hokum
Aug 19 (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
Aug 20 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters
Aug 21 (Fri): Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters - early Stones, ‘70s psychedelic country rock, and the charm of a Sunday afternoon front porch session..
Sep 1 (Tue): Dadweed - newer local bluegrass combo

The No Name Music Festival is a three-day local fundraiser hosted by the No Name Band. It features 16 musical acts and all proceeds benefit the Rose City Book Pub and Play It Forward PDX, a group providing youth music education.

The Lineup:
µdog
Berkley
Ivy Ficarra
Grandkid
Larsen Gardens
Alexis Mahler
Tispur
Lily Miller
No Name Band & Guests
Sam Weber
Darci Phenix
Quiet Hours
Jeffrey Martin
Remnants Window
Anna Tivel
Tough Luck

Friday Music & Picnics at The Shack on Friday nights, 6:30-8 pm, free.

Bring your own picnic, set out a blanket, and enjoy this wonderful line-up of local musicians!

July 10: Katy & the Null Sets
July 17: The Rose Pedals
July 24: Essie and the Hum
July 31: Flyover States
August 7: Isaiah Mostafa
August 14: The County Fools
August 21: Reb & the Good News
August 28: Patina
September 4: Derek Montclair & the Wood Nickels opening for Kid Leisure
September 11: The Apricots

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.

6/26 FRI Fourth Friday Free Square Dance at McMenamins Edgefield.

It‘s a new square dance! Fourth Fridays in Blackberry Hall at McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale. Come on out and support this new event! 8pm-10pm, all ages, FREE, and fun. 2126 SW Halsey.

(Blackberry Hall is a separate building with its own parking - follow the signs.)

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

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

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

Aug 1 (Sat): Tracy Kim Trio - swing and roma jazz
Aug 2 (Sun): Ashley Seaton & TK Swing All-Stars - Portland’s hottest jazz ensemble
Aug 8 (Sat): Thunder Ridge - straight-ahead bluegrass
Aug 9 (Sun): TBA
Aug 15 (Sat): Josh Cole‘s Bluegrass Matinee - good, old-fashioned bluegrass
Aug 16 (Sun): Kung Pao Chickens - the finest in Django-esque Roma jazz
Aug 22 (Sat): Kevin Shapiro/Travesura - Phish archivist
Aug 23 (Sun): Ginger & The Tonics - Portland-based vocal jazz and swing quartet
Aug 29 (Sat): Frank "Buzz Holland" Goodman & Joe Chiusano - the sixties
Aug 30 (Sun): Sleepy Lagoon - Pete Krebs, Doug Sammons (Midnight Serenaders) playing 20s/30s jazz, Hawaiian, and exotica with vocal harmonies
Aug 30 (Sun): Ashley Seaton & TK Swing All-Stars - Portland’s hottest jazz ensemble
Sep 12 (Sat): Thunder Ridge - straight-ahead bluegrass
Sep 20 (Sun): Kung Pao Chickens - the finest in Django-esque Roma jazz
Sep 27 (Sun): Sleepy Lagoon - Pete Krebs, Doug Sammons (Midnight Serenaders) playing 20s/30s jazz, Hawaiian, and exotica with vocal harmonies
Oct 10 (Sat): Thunder Ridge - straight-ahead bluegrass
Oct 25 (Sun): Sleepy Lagoon - Pete Krebs, Doug Sammons (Midnight Serenaders) playing 20s/30s jazz, Hawaiian, and exotica with vocal harmonies

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

Hosted by:
Rick Mitchell (1st Saturday)
Dr. Jane (2nd Saturday)
Dave Johnson (3rd Saturday)
Steve Cheseborough (4th Saturday)
Terrence (5th Saturday)

Previous shows available on the KBOO program page at https://kboo.fm/program/blues-junction.

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

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

Aug 1 (Sat): The Resolectrics - rock & soul power trio
Aug 2 (Sun) Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Aug 3 (Mon): The Waysiders - a new brand of classic country all their own.
Aug 4 (Tue): Lost Creek Bluegrass Band - two parts traditional bluegrass, one part old-time fiddle tunes, and a splash of honkytonk
Aug 5 (Wed): QuEasy Gumbo [extended to 9 pm] - the Quick and Easy Boys with Steve Kerin
Aug 6 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters - Rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart!
Aug 7 (Fri): The Portland Family Band - country-fried and southern roots-rock, often including Steve Kerin
Aug 8 (Sat): Kris Deelane & the Hurt - 10-piece soul band
Aug 9 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers
Aug 10 (Mon): Portland Country Underground - A bunch of old friends playing roots and country music
Aug 11 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Aug 12 (Wed): The Get Down Funk Collective [extended to 9 pm] - infectious blend of funk, soul, R&B, and jazz
Aug 13 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters
Aug 14 (Fri): The James Low Irregulars - dusty country-roots songwriter
Aug 15 (Sat): The Walkaway Wendies & Friends - roots rock/Americana
Aug 16 (Sun) Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Aug 17 (Mon): Catnip Brothers - Pete Krebs and friends bring swinging country in
Aug 18 (Tue): The Pagan Jug Band - a delightful mix of jug, blues, country, bluegrass and hokum
Aug 19 (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
Aug 20 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters
Aug 21 (Fri): Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters - early Stones, ‘70s psychedelic country rock, and the charm of a Sunday afternoon front porch session..
Sep 1 (Tue): Dadweed - newer local bluegrass combo

The No Name Music Festival is a three-day local fundraiser hosted by the No Name Band. It features 16 musical acts and all proceeds benefit the Rose City Book Pub and Play It Forward PDX, a group providing youth music education.

The Lineup:
µdog
Berkley
Ivy Ficarra
Grandkid
Larsen Gardens
Alexis Mahler
Tispur
Lily Miller
No Name Band & Guests
Sam Weber
Darci Phenix
Quiet Hours
Jeffrey Martin
Remnants Window
Anna Tivel
Tough Luck

Welcome to Summer Free For All! Presented by Portland Parks & Recreation, concert 6:30 pm unless otherwise listed, free, all ages, music venue listed below.

Aug 13 (Thu): Brigitta & the Cocktail Cats - jazz standards and piano bar melodies (Hoyt Arboretum-Stevens Pavilion, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd.)
Aug 14 (Fri): The Norman Sylvester Band - original funky blues and R&B (Rose City Park, NE 62nd Ave. and Tillamook)
Aug 15 (Sat): Bloco Alegria - heart-pumping samba from Rio de Janeiro (Sellwood Park, SE 7th Avenue and Miller)
Aug 20 (Thu): Ants Ants Ants - kids‘ music inspired by the 1970s (Grant Park, NE 33rd Avenue and US Grant Place)
Aug 21 (Fri): Picante - traditional Afro-Cuban music with a fusion of Latin jazz (Glenwood Park, SE 87th Avenue and Claybourne)
Aug 22 (Sat): Blonde Neon - female-led hits of ‘80s rock and new wave (Kenilworth Park, SE 34th Avenue and Holgate Blvd.)
Aug 27 (Thu): The BrazilTones - The poetic beauty and rhythmic wonder of Brazilian music
Aug 29 (Sat): Bridgetown Get Down - High-energy pop, yacht rock, R&B, and soul covers

Our Saturday night Open Mike, Open Band dance at Fulton Hall.

7 pm newcomer/refresher lesson 7:30-10:30 pm dance, $6-20 sliding scale.

We will have some experienced lead and rhythm musicians to organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans.

An experienced local caller will lead the callers‘ Open Mike. Let them know if you‘re interested in a callers‘ discussion that afternoon.

May 30 (Sat): Caller (Open Mike with Ric Goldman) and Open Band (with Rich, Lori, and Carl)
Aug 29 (Sat): Caller (Open Mike with Ric Goldman) and Open Band

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.

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

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Aug 2 (Sun): Chris Lee Trio - the music of Herbie Hancock
Aug 3 (Mon): Olivia Fields - jazz saxophone
Aug 5 (Wed): Mike Horsfall and Kevin Deitz - jazz vibes and bass
Aug 6 (Thu): Pete Peterson Trio - jazz saxophone
Aug 8 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Cheryl Alex & Laurent Nickel
Aug 9 (Sun): Piano Bar with Courtney Freed and David Saffert
Aug 10 (Mon): Newport Nightingales - 20s, 30s harmony
Aug 12 (Wed): Kerry Politzer and Ben Graves - jazz piano and guitar
Aug 13 (Thu): Bryant Allard Quartet featuring John Gilmore - jazz
Aug 16 (Sun): James Clem - blues/roots
Aug 17 (Mon): Eddie Parente and John Stowell - jazz violin, guitar
Aug 19 (Wed): Mary Kadderly & Dan Gildea - jazz piano, voice, guitar
Aug 20 (Thu): Smut City Jellyroll Society - 20s, 30s blues/jazz
Aug 23 (Sun): The Three D‘s - Brazilian, American songbook
Aug 24 (Mon): Annette Lowman with Ben Graves - jazz voice and guitar
Aug 26 (Wed): Gordon Lee - jazz piano
Aug 27 (Thu): Kevin Karrick & Susan Sandell - jazz guitar, voice
Aug 29 (Sat): Adlai Alexander & Dan Balmer - jazz, bossa etc.
Aug 30 (Sun): Mark Shark - blues guitar and voice
Aug 31 (Mon): Gabriela Gimenes - Brazilian flute
Sep 2 (Wed): Voxanova - Latin groove
Sep 3 (Thu): Dan Davey Trio - jazz piano

Wanderlodge is a West Coast country-rock and Americana duo formed in 2016 by Portland and Joshua Tree musicians Matt Cadenelli and Kris Stuart. Their sound blends Laurel Canyon-style classic rock, southern roots-rock, and traditional country music, $10 cash at the door, 21+.

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

Aug 1 (Sat): Tracy Kim Trio - swing and roma jazz
Aug 2 (Sun): Ashley Seaton & TK Swing All-Stars - Portland’s hottest jazz ensemble
Aug 8 (Sat): Thunder Ridge - straight-ahead bluegrass
Aug 9 (Sun): TBA
Aug 15 (Sat): Josh Cole‘s Bluegrass Matinee - good, old-fashioned bluegrass
Aug 16 (Sun): Kung Pao Chickens - the finest in Django-esque Roma jazz
Aug 22 (Sat): Kevin Shapiro/Travesura - Phish archivist
Aug 23 (Sun): Ginger & The Tonics - Portland-based vocal jazz and swing quartet
Aug 29 (Sat): Frank "Buzz Holland" Goodman & Joe Chiusano - the sixties
Aug 30 (Sun): Sleepy Lagoon - Pete Krebs, Doug Sammons (Midnight Serenaders) playing 20s/30s jazz, Hawaiian, and exotica with vocal harmonies
Aug 30 (Sun): Ashley Seaton & TK Swing All-Stars - Portland’s hottest jazz ensemble
Sep 12 (Sat): Thunder Ridge - straight-ahead bluegrass
Sep 20 (Sun): Kung Pao Chickens - the finest in Django-esque Roma jazz
Sep 27 (Sun): Sleepy Lagoon - Pete Krebs, Doug Sammons (Midnight Serenaders) playing 20s/30s jazz, Hawaiian, and exotica with vocal harmonies
Oct 10 (Sat): Thunder Ridge - straight-ahead bluegrass
Oct 25 (Sun): Sleepy Lagoon - Pete Krebs, Doug Sammons (Midnight Serenaders) playing 20s/30s jazz, Hawaiian, and exotica with vocal harmonies

The Electric Campfire Acoustic Jam - every LAST Sunday of the month, free, all ages.

This is an interactive come and go song circle. We provide instruments (piano, guitars, bass, small assorted hand-held instruments, etc.) or you can bring your own acoustic instrument.

We have free refreshments including some wine and beer or you can bring your own. Nothing for sale.

Everyone encouraged to participate. We are vaccinated but we don‘t require anyone else to be.

Upstairs at the Peninsula Odd Fellows Lodge IOOF 128, 4834 N Lombard.

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.

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

Aug 1 (Sat): The Resolectrics - rock & soul power trio
Aug 2 (Sun) Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Aug 3 (Mon): The Waysiders - a new brand of classic country all their own.
Aug 4 (Tue): Lost Creek Bluegrass Band - two parts traditional bluegrass, one part old-time fiddle tunes, and a splash of honkytonk
Aug 5 (Wed): QuEasy Gumbo [extended to 9 pm] - the Quick and Easy Boys with Steve Kerin
Aug 6 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters - Rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart!
Aug 7 (Fri): The Portland Family Band - country-fried and southern roots-rock, often including Steve Kerin
Aug 8 (Sat): Kris Deelane & the Hurt - 10-piece soul band
Aug 9 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers
Aug 10 (Mon): Portland Country Underground - A bunch of old friends playing roots and country music
Aug 11 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Aug 12 (Wed): The Get Down Funk Collective [extended to 9 pm] - infectious blend of funk, soul, R&B, and jazz
Aug 13 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters
Aug 14 (Fri): The James Low Irregulars - dusty country-roots songwriter
Aug 15 (Sat): The Walkaway Wendies & Friends - roots rock/Americana
Aug 16 (Sun) Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Aug 17 (Mon): Catnip Brothers - Pete Krebs and friends bring swinging country in
Aug 18 (Tue): The Pagan Jug Band - a delightful mix of jug, blues, country, bluegrass and hokum
Aug 19 (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
Aug 20 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters
Aug 21 (Fri): Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters - early Stones, ‘70s psychedelic country rock, and the charm of a Sunday afternoon front porch session..
Sep 1 (Tue): Dadweed - newer local bluegrass combo

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

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Aug 2 (Sun): Chris Lee Trio - the music of Herbie Hancock
Aug 3 (Mon): Olivia Fields - jazz saxophone
Aug 5 (Wed): Mike Horsfall and Kevin Deitz - jazz vibes and bass
Aug 6 (Thu): Pete Peterson Trio - jazz saxophone
Aug 8 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Cheryl Alex & Laurent Nickel
Aug 9 (Sun): Piano Bar with Courtney Freed and David Saffert
Aug 10 (Mon): Newport Nightingales - 20s, 30s harmony
Aug 12 (Wed): Kerry Politzer and Ben Graves - jazz piano and guitar
Aug 13 (Thu): Bryant Allard Quartet featuring John Gilmore - jazz
Aug 16 (Sun): James Clem - blues/roots
Aug 17 (Mon): Eddie Parente and John Stowell - jazz violin, guitar
Aug 19 (Wed): Mary Kadderly & Dan Gildea - jazz piano, voice, guitar
Aug 20 (Thu): Smut City Jellyroll Society - 20s, 30s blues/jazz
Aug 23 (Sun): The Three D‘s - Brazilian, American songbook
Aug 24 (Mon): Annette Lowman with Ben Graves - jazz voice and guitar
Aug 26 (Wed): Gordon Lee - jazz piano
Aug 27 (Thu): Kevin Karrick & Susan Sandell - jazz guitar, voice
Aug 29 (Sat): Adlai Alexander & Dan Balmer - jazz, bossa etc.
Aug 30 (Sun): Mark Shark - blues guitar and voice
Aug 31 (Mon): Gabriela Gimenes - Brazilian flute
Sep 2 (Wed): Voxanova - Latin groove
Sep 3 (Thu): Dan Davey Trio - jazz piano

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/.

The Horsenecks play their bi-monthly session (every 1st and 3rd Sunday.at the Moon and Sixpence Pub, free, 21+ after 8 pm.

Gabrielle Macrae, Barry Southern, Kevin Sandri and Brian Bagdonus will be playing in the corner booth from 8:00 pm till late. Come on out and hear some of the best old time music around.

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.