Events - Week View

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

Oct 18 (Sat): Josh Cole‘s Bluegrass Matinee - good, old-fashjoned bluegrass
Oct 19 (Sun): Kung Pao Chickens - Portland‘s favorite gypsy jazz band
Oct 25 (Sat): Ginger and the Tonics - eclectic vocal jazz/swing ensemble
Oct 26 (Sun): Sleepy Lagoon - Pete Krebs, Brent Martens, and Doug Sammons playing Hawai‘ian swing jazz
Nov 1 (Sat): Ryan Quan - rock & soul power trio
Nov 2 (Sun): Fire & Stone - bluegrass for the whole family

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.

New! Portland Folkmusic Society West Side Song Circle! Help us ring the rafters and raise the roof! You bring it, we’ll sing it at 2-4:30 pm, on the third Sunday of each month.

Southminster Presbyterian Church, Beaverton, 12250 SW Denney Rd,
corner of Hall. (In the Petersen Gallery. Use the east parking lot and
enter at the east door. Please, no alcohol.)

Bring your friends. Everyone welcome!

Questions? Email stevemullinax57*(at)*gmail.com. RSVP would be appreciated.

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

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

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

Oct 14 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Oct 15 (Wed): The Scott Law Band [extended to 9 pm] - blending rock, jazz, blues, and modern acoustic music
Oct 16 (Thu): Redwood Revue - Americana country rock
Oct 17 (Fri): Ashleigh Flynn & the Riveters - West Coast-based Americana
Oct 18 (Sat): Queasy Gumbo [extended to 9 pm] - The Quick and Easy Boys with Keyboardist Steve Kerin, playing New Orleans-flavored funk!
Oct 19 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Oct 20 (Mon): Catnip Brothers - classic western swing
Oct 21 (Tue): The Pagan Jug Band - a mix of jug, blues, country, bluegrass, and hokum
Oct 22 (Wed): Lynn Conover and Dave Reisch - the return of this incredible Freak Mountain duo!
Oct 23 (Thu): Bad Assets - whiskey-soaked country rock
Oct 24 (Fri): Michelle Alany & the Mystics - violin, voice and folk songs from around the world, Sephardic, Balkan, klezmer & Mediterranean especially
Oct 25 (Sat): The Electric Stomp - playing songs that inspire, uplift, and heal
Oct 26 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Oct 27 (Mon): Portland Country Underground - a passion for country and roots music
Oct 28 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Oct 29 (Wed): Rhapsody in Red [extended to 9 pm] - Jerry Garcia tribute band
Oct 30 (Thu): Bird Dog - roots rock and jamming from David Pugh, Edward Connell & more
Oct 31 (Fri): Supernatural Beavers - succulent sounds of classic rock n roll steeped in a strange brew of blues, psych, and outlaw country
Nov 1 (Sat): The Resolectrics - rock & soul power trio
Nov 2 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful

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

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Oct 1 (Mon): Cheryl Alex and Dan Balmer - jazz flute and guitar
Oct 2 (Thu): Mike Winkle and Craig Snazelle - bass and face
Oct 5 (Sun): Cecelia Zabala - master musician from Argentina
Oct 6 (Mon): Annette Lowman - jazz voice
Oct 8 (Wed): Cowboy Jazz - jazz with triads
Oct 9 (Thu): Mixed Feelings - solo guitar and voice
Oct 12 (Sun): Piano bar with Courtney Freed and David Saffert
Oct 13 (Mon): Smut City Jellyroll Society - 20s, 30s blues/jazz
Oct 15 (Wed): Mark Shark - blues guitar and voice
Oct 16 (Thu): Voxanova - Latin groove
Oct 18 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Gordon Lee and Laurent Nickel
Oct 19 (Sun): Porchello - eclectic cellos
Oct 20 (Mon): Kevin Karrick and Susan Sandel - jazz guitar, voice
Oct 22 (Wed): Terry Robb - Blues Master
Oct 23 (Thu): Ben Graves Trio - jazz guitar
Oct 26 (Sun): Noah Bernstein, Shao Way Wu, Tim DuRoche - adventurous jazz
Oct 27 (Mon): Newport Njghtingales - 20s, 30s harmony
Oct 29 (Wed): Bryant Allard Quartet - jazz trumpet
Oct 30 (Thu): Eddie Parente Trio - jazz violin
Nov 1 (Sat): Adlai Alexander and Dan Faehnle

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

Hosted by:
Diane Hunt (1st Monday),
Jonathan Lay (2nd Monday),
Kevin Grgurich (3rd Monday),
Diane Hunt (4th Monday),
Gordy Euler (5th Monday),

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

The NW Songwriter Soiree Retreat supports songwriters of ALL skill levels and genres, creates an inspiring and heart-centered experience, and provides a safe community where individuals can express themselves, expand their creativity, and connect through the shared love of music and storytelling.

Oct 20 (Mon) --
3 – 4:45 pm: Arrive and Check In (Please plan to arrive by this time)
5 – 6 pm: Opening Circle and Welcome (everyone is asked to attend)
6:15 – 7:15 pm: Dinner
7:30 – 11 pm: Soiree: Teacher Feature Performances (+ some participants)
9:45 pm – Late Campfire & Indoor Jams

Oct 21 (Tue) --
8 – 9 am: Yoga
8:30 – 9:45 am: Breakfast
9:45 – 10:15 am: Group Orientation: Group Sing, Workshop Intros, Announcements, etc
10:15 am – 12:00 pm: Morning Workshop Session
12:30 – 1:30 pm: Lunch & Orientation for Afternoon Workshops
1:45 – 3:15 pm: Afternoon Workshop Session
3:15 – 5:30 pm: Writing time/Jamming time/Free time
5:30 – 6:15 pm: Small groups (Pods)
6:15 - 7:15 pm: Dinner
7:30 – 11 pm: Songwriter Soiree!
9:30 pm – Late Campfire and Indoor Jams

Oct 22 (Wed) --
8 – 9 am: Yoga
8:30 – 9:45 am: Breakfast
9:45 – 10:15 am: Group Orientation: Group Sing, Workshop Intros, Announcements, etc
10:15 am – 12 noon Morning Workshop Session
12:30 – 1:30 pm: Lunch & Orientation for Afternoon Workshops
1:45 – 3:15 pm: Afternoon Workshop Session
3:15 – 5:30 pm: Writing time/Session time/Free time
5:30 – 6:15 pm: Small groups (Pods)
6:15-7:15 pm: Dinner
7:30 – 11 pm: Songwriter Soiree Space
9:30 pm – Late Campfire and Indoor Jams

Oct 23 (Thu) --
9 – 10:15 am: Morning Options: Morning dance, Open time, nature walk and songs
9:30 – 11 am: Breakfast
11 – 11:30 am: Group Orientation: Group Sing, Announcements, etc
11:30 am – 1:30 pm: Workshop Session
1:30 – 2:30 pm: Lunch
2:30 – 3:45 pm: Closing Circle & Group Photo
3:45 – 4:30 pm: Participant Pack, Clean & Depart

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oct 14 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Oct 15 (Wed): The Scott Law Band [extended to 9 pm] - blending rock, jazz, blues, and modern acoustic music
Oct 16 (Thu): Redwood Revue - Americana country rock
Oct 17 (Fri): Ashleigh Flynn & the Riveters - West Coast-based Americana
Oct 18 (Sat): Queasy Gumbo [extended to 9 pm] - The Quick and Easy Boys with Keyboardist Steve Kerin, playing New Orleans-flavored funk!
Oct 19 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Oct 20 (Mon): Catnip Brothers - classic western swing
Oct 21 (Tue): The Pagan Jug Band - a mix of jug, blues, country, bluegrass, and hokum
Oct 22 (Wed): Lynn Conover and Dave Reisch - the return of this incredible Freak Mountain duo!
Oct 23 (Thu): Bad Assets - whiskey-soaked country rock
Oct 24 (Fri): Michelle Alany & the Mystics - violin, voice and folk songs from around the world, Sephardic, Balkan, klezmer & Mediterranean especially
Oct 25 (Sat): The Electric Stomp - playing songs that inspire, uplift, and heal
Oct 26 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Oct 27 (Mon): Portland Country Underground - a passion for country and roots music
Oct 28 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Oct 29 (Wed): Rhapsody in Red [extended to 9 pm] - Jerry Garcia tribute band
Oct 30 (Thu): Bird Dog - roots rock and jamming from David Pugh, Edward Connell & more
Oct 31 (Fri): Supernatural Beavers - succulent sounds of classic rock n roll steeped in a strange brew of blues, psych, and outlaw country
Nov 1 (Sat): The Resolectrics - rock & soul power trio
Nov 2 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful

Artichoke Community Music School class led by Anne Weiss. Held on Mondays, $165 for seven sessions/ $30 drop-in. Held at off-site location - NOT at Artichoke Music.

In this all-welcome class we’ll learn the history of and sing songs of protest and liberation from around the world. We’ll also focus on strengthening singing skills, especially harmony, rythm 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!

Location: SE Mill and SE 74th (near Mount Tabor) - Address sent after registration

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

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Oct 1 (Mon): Cheryl Alex and Dan Balmer - jazz flute and guitar
Oct 2 (Thu): Mike Winkle and Craig Snazelle - bass and face
Oct 5 (Sun): Cecelia Zabala - master musician from Argentina
Oct 6 (Mon): Annette Lowman - jazz voice
Oct 8 (Wed): Cowboy Jazz - jazz with triads
Oct 9 (Thu): Mixed Feelings - solo guitar and voice
Oct 12 (Sun): Piano bar with Courtney Freed and David Saffert
Oct 13 (Mon): Smut City Jellyroll Society - 20s, 30s blues/jazz
Oct 15 (Wed): Mark Shark - blues guitar and voice
Oct 16 (Thu): Voxanova - Latin groove
Oct 18 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Gordon Lee and Laurent Nickel
Oct 19 (Sun): Porchello - eclectic cellos
Oct 20 (Mon): Kevin Karrick and Susan Sandel - jazz guitar, voice
Oct 22 (Wed): Terry Robb - Blues Master
Oct 23 (Thu): Ben Graves Trio - jazz guitar
Oct 26 (Sun): Noah Bernstein, Shao Way Wu, Tim DuRoche - adventurous jazz
Oct 27 (Mon): Newport Njghtingales - 20s, 30s harmony
Oct 29 (Wed): Bryant Allard Quartet - jazz trumpet
Oct 30 (Thu): Eddie Parente Trio - jazz violin
Nov 1 (Sat): Adlai Alexander and Dan Faehnle

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

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

Join us for an evening of dance, great music, and fall magic!

This month we have 2 more dances: October 20th
and Monday, October 27th to kick off Halloween week!

Music is a varied playlist of waltz, blues, cha cha, NC2step, swing, and more...!

DJ for the evening is Dorothy Sharrar

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

8-8:30 pm Lesson/warm-up

8:30-10:30 pm: Open dancing to a varied playlist

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

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

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, Diane Karl, Dan Shramek, Jack Bohl, Jonathan Lay, and Ed Mellnik. Past shows available on the KBOO program page at https://kboo.fm/program/early-morning-gumbo.

The NW Songwriter Soiree Retreat supports songwriters of ALL skill levels and genres, creates an inspiring and heart-centered experience, and provides a safe community where individuals can express themselves, expand their creativity, and connect through the shared love of music and storytelling.

Oct 20 (Mon) --
3 – 4:45 pm: Arrive and Check In (Please plan to arrive by this time)
5 – 6 pm: Opening Circle and Welcome (everyone is asked to attend)
6:15 – 7:15 pm: Dinner
7:30 – 11 pm: Soiree: Teacher Feature Performances (+ some participants)
9:45 pm – Late Campfire & Indoor Jams

Oct 21 (Tue) --
8 – 9 am: Yoga
8:30 – 9:45 am: Breakfast
9:45 – 10:15 am: Group Orientation: Group Sing, Workshop Intros, Announcements, etc
10:15 am – 12:00 pm: Morning Workshop Session
12:30 – 1:30 pm: Lunch & Orientation for Afternoon Workshops
1:45 – 3:15 pm: Afternoon Workshop Session
3:15 – 5:30 pm: Writing time/Jamming time/Free time
5:30 – 6:15 pm: Small groups (Pods)
6:15 - 7:15 pm: Dinner
7:30 – 11 pm: Songwriter Soiree!
9:30 pm – Late Campfire and Indoor Jams

Oct 22 (Wed) --
8 – 9 am: Yoga
8:30 – 9:45 am: Breakfast
9:45 – 10:15 am: Group Orientation: Group Sing, Workshop Intros, Announcements, etc
10:15 am – 12 noon Morning Workshop Session
12:30 – 1:30 pm: Lunch & Orientation for Afternoon Workshops
1:45 – 3:15 pm: Afternoon Workshop Session
3:15 – 5:30 pm: Writing time/Session time/Free time
5:30 – 6:15 pm: Small groups (Pods)
6:15-7:15 pm: Dinner
7:30 – 11 pm: Songwriter Soiree Space
9:30 pm – Late Campfire and Indoor Jams

Oct 23 (Thu) --
9 – 10:15 am: Morning Options: Morning dance, Open time, nature walk and songs
9:30 – 11 am: Breakfast
11 – 11:30 am: Group Orientation: Group Sing, Announcements, etc
11:30 am – 1:30 pm: Workshop Session
1:30 – 2:30 pm: Lunch
2:30 – 3:45 pm: Closing Circle & Group Photo
3:45 – 4:30 pm: Participant Pack, Clean & Depart

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.

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

Oct 14 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Oct 15 (Wed): The Scott Law Band [extended to 9 pm] - blending rock, jazz, blues, and modern acoustic music
Oct 16 (Thu): Redwood Revue - Americana country rock
Oct 17 (Fri): Ashleigh Flynn & the Riveters - West Coast-based Americana
Oct 18 (Sat): Queasy Gumbo [extended to 9 pm] - The Quick and Easy Boys with Keyboardist Steve Kerin, playing New Orleans-flavored funk!
Oct 19 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Oct 20 (Mon): Catnip Brothers - classic western swing
Oct 21 (Tue): The Pagan Jug Band - a mix of jug, blues, country, bluegrass, and hokum
Oct 22 (Wed): Lynn Conover and Dave Reisch - the return of this incredible Freak Mountain duo!
Oct 23 (Thu): Bad Assets - whiskey-soaked country rock
Oct 24 (Fri): Michelle Alany & the Mystics - violin, voice and folk songs from around the world, Sephardic, Balkan, klezmer & Mediterranean especially
Oct 25 (Sat): The Electric Stomp - playing songs that inspire, uplift, and heal
Oct 26 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Oct 27 (Mon): Portland Country Underground - a passion for country and roots music
Oct 28 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Oct 29 (Wed): Rhapsody in Red [extended to 9 pm] - Jerry Garcia tribute band
Oct 30 (Thu): Bird Dog - roots rock and jamming from David Pugh, Edward Connell & more
Oct 31 (Fri): Supernatural Beavers - succulent sounds of classic rock n roll steeped in a strange brew of blues, psych, and outlaw country
Nov 1 (Sat): The Resolectrics - rock & soul power trio
Nov 2 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful

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),
**rotating hosts** (5th Wednesday).

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

The NW Songwriter Soiree Retreat supports songwriters of ALL skill levels and genres, creates an inspiring and heart-centered experience, and provides a safe community where individuals can express themselves, expand their creativity, and connect through the shared love of music and storytelling.

Oct 20 (Mon) --
3 – 4:45 pm: Arrive and Check In (Please plan to arrive by this time)
5 – 6 pm: Opening Circle and Welcome (everyone is asked to attend)
6:15 – 7:15 pm: Dinner
7:30 – 11 pm: Soiree: Teacher Feature Performances (+ some participants)
9:45 pm – Late Campfire & Indoor Jams

Oct 21 (Tue) --
8 – 9 am: Yoga
8:30 – 9:45 am: Breakfast
9:45 – 10:15 am: Group Orientation: Group Sing, Workshop Intros, Announcements, etc
10:15 am – 12:00 pm: Morning Workshop Session
12:30 – 1:30 pm: Lunch & Orientation for Afternoon Workshops
1:45 – 3:15 pm: Afternoon Workshop Session
3:15 – 5:30 pm: Writing time/Jamming time/Free time
5:30 – 6:15 pm: Small groups (Pods)
6:15 - 7:15 pm: Dinner
7:30 – 11 pm: Songwriter Soiree!
9:30 pm – Late Campfire and Indoor Jams

Oct 22 (Wed) --
8 – 9 am: Yoga
8:30 – 9:45 am: Breakfast
9:45 – 10:15 am: Group Orientation: Group Sing, Workshop Intros, Announcements, etc
10:15 am – 12 noon Morning Workshop Session
12:30 – 1:30 pm: Lunch & Orientation for Afternoon Workshops
1:45 – 3:15 pm: Afternoon Workshop Session
3:15 – 5:30 pm: Writing time/Session time/Free time
5:30 – 6:15 pm: Small groups (Pods)
6:15-7:15 pm: Dinner
7:30 – 11 pm: Songwriter Soiree Space
9:30 pm – Late Campfire and Indoor Jams

Oct 23 (Thu) --
9 – 10:15 am: Morning Options: Morning dance, Open time, nature walk and songs
9:30 – 11 am: Breakfast
11 – 11:30 am: Group Orientation: Group Sing, Announcements, etc
11:30 am – 1:30 pm: Workshop Session
1:30 – 2:30 pm: Lunch
2:30 – 3:45 pm: Closing Circle & Group Photo
3:45 – 4:30 pm: Participant Pack, Clean & Depart

Tony Becker of San Jose, California and Mark Wallis of Gloucester, England host this Transatlantic session for all interested parties on Wednesdays at 8:00 PM UK time. For American visitors, please note we are now all on standard ‘winter‘ time, so that is 12:00 PM Pacific in the USA.

Open to all who play traditional Irish music and It has the obvious limitations of Zoom in that only one musician can play at a time. But we go round the ‘room’ and take it in turns - no pressure though and the baton can be passed if you just want to listen. We just play for a couple of hours.

On a good day we have a variety of instruments from pipes to Melodeon, banjo to fiddle and it can be a good way to pick up tunes. It is very friendly and we welcome everyone. The only criterion is we try to stick to Irish traditional.

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

Oct 14 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Oct 15 (Wed): The Scott Law Band [extended to 9 pm] - blending rock, jazz, blues, and modern acoustic music
Oct 16 (Thu): Redwood Revue - Americana country rock
Oct 17 (Fri): Ashleigh Flynn & the Riveters - West Coast-based Americana
Oct 18 (Sat): Queasy Gumbo [extended to 9 pm] - The Quick and Easy Boys with Keyboardist Steve Kerin, playing New Orleans-flavored funk!
Oct 19 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Oct 20 (Mon): Catnip Brothers - classic western swing
Oct 21 (Tue): The Pagan Jug Band - a mix of jug, blues, country, bluegrass, and hokum
Oct 22 (Wed): Lynn Conover and Dave Reisch - the return of this incredible Freak Mountain duo!
Oct 23 (Thu): Bad Assets - whiskey-soaked country rock
Oct 24 (Fri): Michelle Alany & the Mystics - violin, voice and folk songs from around the world, Sephardic, Balkan, klezmer & Mediterranean especially
Oct 25 (Sat): The Electric Stomp - playing songs that inspire, uplift, and heal
Oct 26 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Oct 27 (Mon): Portland Country Underground - a passion for country and roots music
Oct 28 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Oct 29 (Wed): Rhapsody in Red [extended to 9 pm] - Jerry Garcia tribute band
Oct 30 (Thu): Bird Dog - roots rock and jamming from David Pugh, Edward Connell & more
Oct 31 (Fri): Supernatural Beavers - succulent sounds of classic rock n roll steeped in a strange brew of blues, psych, and outlaw country
Nov 1 (Sat): The Resolectrics - rock & soul power trio
Nov 2 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful

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.

Pickathon Presents CASEY NEILL & THE NORWAY RATS PORTLAND, OR RESIDENCY every Wednesday in October at the Showdown - Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29.

These nights will vary but Chet Lyster, Jesse Emerson and myself are on all, with Jenny on most of them (barring some Decemberists commitments) and either Paulie Pulvirenti or Rachel Blumberg on drums. The special guests will play a few on their own and/or sit in with us. We‘ll see where it leads...

The package deal for all 5 nights is available an any of these links (($81.81 for all five shows), and for each show there is also a reserved table option ($86.06 for table of 4). The venue has great sound and great atmosphere, 21+, $23.10 for each show (doors open at 6 pm).

Oct 1 - guests TBA - (NIGHT 1 tickets)
Oct 8 - "Irish night" guests Hanz Araki and Johnny B. Connolly (NIGHT 2 tickets)
Oct 15 - guests Sara King of Love Gigantic, Nowhere Band and Kevin Blackwell of Sassparilla (NIGHT 3 tickets)
Oct 22 - eco-activist night, guest Rachel Harrington (NIGHT 4 tickets)
Oct 29 - FINALE w/ Victor Krummenacher of Camper Van Beethoven and Steve Barton of Translator (NIGHT 5 tickets)

Learner-friendly jam session focused on old-time, folk, and acoustic blues, held in members‘ homes, all instruments and ability levels welcome. For more info, contact Steve Bleiler at bleilers{at}pdx.edu.

Special sessions:
Feb 19 (Wed): Sad song happy hour
Dec 17 (Wed): Holiday music jam

COVID Policy:
Full vaccination required.

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

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Oct 1 (Mon): Cheryl Alex and Dan Balmer - jazz flute and guitar
Oct 2 (Thu): Mike Winkle and Craig Snazelle - bass and face
Oct 5 (Sun): Cecelia Zabala - master musician from Argentina
Oct 6 (Mon): Annette Lowman - jazz voice
Oct 8 (Wed): Cowboy Jazz - jazz with triads
Oct 9 (Thu): Mixed Feelings - solo guitar and voice
Oct 12 (Sun): Piano bar with Courtney Freed and David Saffert
Oct 13 (Mon): Smut City Jellyroll Society - 20s, 30s blues/jazz
Oct 15 (Wed): Mark Shark - blues guitar and voice
Oct 16 (Thu): Voxanova - Latin groove
Oct 18 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Gordon Lee and Laurent Nickel
Oct 19 (Sun): Porchello - eclectic cellos
Oct 20 (Mon): Kevin Karrick and Susan Sandel - jazz guitar, voice
Oct 22 (Wed): Terry Robb - Blues Master
Oct 23 (Thu): Ben Graves Trio - jazz guitar
Oct 26 (Sun): Noah Bernstein, Shao Way Wu, Tim DuRoche - adventurous jazz
Oct 27 (Mon): Newport Njghtingales - 20s, 30s harmony
Oct 29 (Wed): Bryant Allard Quartet - jazz trumpet
Oct 30 (Thu): Eddie Parente Trio - jazz violin
Nov 1 (Sat): Adlai Alexander and Dan Faehnle

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

The NW Songwriter Soiree Retreat supports songwriters of ALL skill levels and genres, creates an inspiring and heart-centered experience, and provides a safe community where individuals can express themselves, expand their creativity, and connect through the shared love of music and storytelling.

Oct 20 (Mon) --
3 – 4:45 pm: Arrive and Check In (Please plan to arrive by this time)
5 – 6 pm: Opening Circle and Welcome (everyone is asked to attend)
6:15 – 7:15 pm: Dinner
7:30 – 11 pm: Soiree: Teacher Feature Performances (+ some participants)
9:45 pm – Late Campfire & Indoor Jams

Oct 21 (Tue) --
8 – 9 am: Yoga
8:30 – 9:45 am: Breakfast
9:45 – 10:15 am: Group Orientation: Group Sing, Workshop Intros, Announcements, etc
10:15 am – 12:00 pm: Morning Workshop Session
12:30 – 1:30 pm: Lunch & Orientation for Afternoon Workshops
1:45 – 3:15 pm: Afternoon Workshop Session
3:15 – 5:30 pm: Writing time/Jamming time/Free time
5:30 – 6:15 pm: Small groups (Pods)
6:15 - 7:15 pm: Dinner
7:30 – 11 pm: Songwriter Soiree!
9:30 pm – Late Campfire and Indoor Jams

Oct 22 (Wed) --
8 – 9 am: Yoga
8:30 – 9:45 am: Breakfast
9:45 – 10:15 am: Group Orientation: Group Sing, Workshop Intros, Announcements, etc
10:15 am – 12 noon Morning Workshop Session
12:30 – 1:30 pm: Lunch & Orientation for Afternoon Workshops
1:45 – 3:15 pm: Afternoon Workshop Session
3:15 – 5:30 pm: Writing time/Session time/Free time
5:30 – 6:15 pm: Small groups (Pods)
6:15-7:15 pm: Dinner
7:30 – 11 pm: Songwriter Soiree Space
9:30 pm – Late Campfire and Indoor Jams

Oct 23 (Thu) --
9 – 10:15 am: Morning Options: Morning dance, Open time, nature walk and songs
9:30 – 11 am: Breakfast
11 – 11:30 am: Group Orientation: Group Sing, Announcements, etc
11:30 am – 1:30 pm: Workshop Session
1:30 – 2:30 pm: Lunch
2:30 – 3:45 pm: Closing Circle & Group Photo
3:45 – 4:30 pm: Participant Pack, Clean & Depart

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.

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

Oct 14 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Oct 15 (Wed): The Scott Law Band [extended to 9 pm] - blending rock, jazz, blues, and modern acoustic music
Oct 16 (Thu): Redwood Revue - Americana country rock
Oct 17 (Fri): Ashleigh Flynn & the Riveters - West Coast-based Americana
Oct 18 (Sat): Queasy Gumbo [extended to 9 pm] - The Quick and Easy Boys with Keyboardist Steve Kerin, playing New Orleans-flavored funk!
Oct 19 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Oct 20 (Mon): Catnip Brothers - classic western swing
Oct 21 (Tue): The Pagan Jug Band - a mix of jug, blues, country, bluegrass, and hokum
Oct 22 (Wed): Lynn Conover and Dave Reisch - the return of this incredible Freak Mountain duo!
Oct 23 (Thu): Bad Assets - whiskey-soaked country rock
Oct 24 (Fri): Michelle Alany & the Mystics - violin, voice and folk songs from around the world, Sephardic, Balkan, klezmer & Mediterranean especially
Oct 25 (Sat): The Electric Stomp - playing songs that inspire, uplift, and heal
Oct 26 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Oct 27 (Mon): Portland Country Underground - a passion for country and roots music
Oct 28 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Oct 29 (Wed): Rhapsody in Red [extended to 9 pm] - Jerry Garcia tribute band
Oct 30 (Thu): Bird Dog - roots rock and jamming from David Pugh, Edward Connell & more
Oct 31 (Fri): Supernatural Beavers - succulent sounds of classic rock n roll steeped in a strange brew of blues, psych, and outlaw country
Nov 1 (Sat): The Resolectrics - rock & soul power trio
Nov 2 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful

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.

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

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Oct 1 (Mon): Cheryl Alex and Dan Balmer - jazz flute and guitar
Oct 2 (Thu): Mike Winkle and Craig Snazelle - bass and face
Oct 5 (Sun): Cecelia Zabala - master musician from Argentina
Oct 6 (Mon): Annette Lowman - jazz voice
Oct 8 (Wed): Cowboy Jazz - jazz with triads
Oct 9 (Thu): Mixed Feelings - solo guitar and voice
Oct 12 (Sun): Piano bar with Courtney Freed and David Saffert
Oct 13 (Mon): Smut City Jellyroll Society - 20s, 30s blues/jazz
Oct 15 (Wed): Mark Shark - blues guitar and voice
Oct 16 (Thu): Voxanova - Latin groove
Oct 18 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Gordon Lee and Laurent Nickel
Oct 19 (Sun): Porchello - eclectic cellos
Oct 20 (Mon): Kevin Karrick and Susan Sandel - jazz guitar, voice
Oct 22 (Wed): Terry Robb - Blues Master
Oct 23 (Thu): Ben Graves Trio - jazz guitar
Oct 26 (Sun): Noah Bernstein, Shao Way Wu, Tim DuRoche - adventurous jazz
Oct 27 (Mon): Newport Njghtingales - 20s, 30s harmony
Oct 29 (Wed): Bryant Allard Quartet - jazz trumpet
Oct 30 (Thu): Eddie Parente Trio - jazz violin
Nov 1 (Sat): Adlai Alexander and Dan Faehnle

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.

The FallSong Festival is Portland FolkMusic Society’s annual on-line worldwide event, taking place this year from 1 PM, Friday October 24, through 5 PM Sunday October 26, 2025 (all times Pacific).

The FallSong Festival is Portland FolkMusic Society’s annual on-line worldwide event, taking place this year from 1 PM, Friday October 24, through 5 PM Sunday October 26, 2025 (all times Pacific).

FallSong is a place to enjoy the best folk music from many different traditions. FallSong consists of song circles, workshops and mini-concerts presented by the participants. As FallSong approaches, we will keep you posted about the events that will be available.

FallSong consists mostly of events offered by participants like you. If you would like to lead a song circle or a workshop, or offer a 20 minute long mini-concert, you can let us know when you register.

If you intend to lead a session, please register as soon as possible, and no later than October 13.

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.

Oct 14 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Oct 15 (Wed): The Scott Law Band [extended to 9 pm] - blending rock, jazz, blues, and modern acoustic music
Oct 16 (Thu): Redwood Revue - Americana country rock
Oct 17 (Fri): Ashleigh Flynn & the Riveters - West Coast-based Americana
Oct 18 (Sat): Queasy Gumbo [extended to 9 pm] - The Quick and Easy Boys with Keyboardist Steve Kerin, playing New Orleans-flavored funk!
Oct 19 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Oct 20 (Mon): Catnip Brothers - classic western swing
Oct 21 (Tue): The Pagan Jug Band - a mix of jug, blues, country, bluegrass, and hokum
Oct 22 (Wed): Lynn Conover and Dave Reisch - the return of this incredible Freak Mountain duo!
Oct 23 (Thu): Bad Assets - whiskey-soaked country rock
Oct 24 (Fri): Michelle Alany & the Mystics - violin, voice and folk songs from around the world, Sephardic, Balkan, klezmer & Mediterranean especially
Oct 25 (Sat): The Electric Stomp - playing songs that inspire, uplift, and heal
Oct 26 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Oct 27 (Mon): Portland Country Underground - a passion for country and roots music
Oct 28 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Oct 29 (Wed): Rhapsody in Red [extended to 9 pm] - Jerry Garcia tribute band
Oct 30 (Thu): Bird Dog - roots rock and jamming from David Pugh, Edward Connell & more
Oct 31 (Fri): Supernatural Beavers - succulent sounds of classic rock n roll steeped in a strange brew of blues, psych, and outlaw country
Nov 1 (Sat): The Resolectrics - rock & soul power trio
Nov 2 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful

Autumn Folk House Concert with Linda McRae and Robin Jackson, urganized by Songwriter Soiree, all ages, $20 (plus $3.18 in fees), doors open at 6:30 pm. A cozy night of enchanting and quirky Americana and folk by Canadian Platinum selling artist Linda Mcrae with the Songwriter Soiree!

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.

The FallSong Festival is Portland FolkMusic Society’s annual on-line worldwide event, taking place this year from 1 PM, Friday October 24, through 5 PM Sunday October 26, 2025 (all times Pacific).

The FallSong Festival is Portland FolkMusic Society’s annual on-line worldwide event, taking place this year from 1 PM, Friday October 24, through 5 PM Sunday October 26, 2025 (all times Pacific).

FallSong is a place to enjoy the best folk music from many different traditions. FallSong consists of song circles, workshops and mini-concerts presented by the participants. As FallSong approaches, we will keep you posted about the events that will be available.

FallSong consists mostly of events offered by participants like you. If you would like to lead a song circle or a workshop, or offer a 20 minute long mini-concert, you can let us know when you register.

If you intend to lead a session, please register as soon as possible, and no later than October 13.

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.

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

Oct 18 (Sat): Josh Cole‘s Bluegrass Matinee - good, old-fashjoned bluegrass
Oct 19 (Sun): Kung Pao Chickens - Portland‘s favorite gypsy jazz band
Oct 25 (Sat): Ginger and the Tonics - eclectic vocal jazz/swing ensemble
Oct 26 (Sun): Sleepy Lagoon - Pete Krebs, Brent Martens, and Doug Sammons playing Hawai‘ian swing jazz
Nov 1 (Sat): Ryan Quan - rock & soul power trio
Nov 2 (Sun): Fire & Stone - bluegrass for the whole family

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.

May 18 theme: “House of the Rising Sun - the way you like it.”

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

Oct 14 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Oct 15 (Wed): The Scott Law Band [extended to 9 pm] - blending rock, jazz, blues, and modern acoustic music
Oct 16 (Thu): Redwood Revue - Americana country rock
Oct 17 (Fri): Ashleigh Flynn & the Riveters - West Coast-based Americana
Oct 18 (Sat): Queasy Gumbo [extended to 9 pm] - The Quick and Easy Boys with Keyboardist Steve Kerin, playing New Orleans-flavored funk!
Oct 19 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Oct 20 (Mon): Catnip Brothers - classic western swing
Oct 21 (Tue): The Pagan Jug Band - a mix of jug, blues, country, bluegrass, and hokum
Oct 22 (Wed): Lynn Conover and Dave Reisch - the return of this incredible Freak Mountain duo!
Oct 23 (Thu): Bad Assets - whiskey-soaked country rock
Oct 24 (Fri): Michelle Alany & the Mystics - violin, voice and folk songs from around the world, Sephardic, Balkan, klezmer & Mediterranean especially
Oct 25 (Sat): The Electric Stomp - playing songs that inspire, uplift, and heal
Oct 26 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Oct 27 (Mon): Portland Country Underground - a passion for country and roots music
Oct 28 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Oct 29 (Wed): Rhapsody in Red [extended to 9 pm] - Jerry Garcia tribute band
Oct 30 (Thu): Bird Dog - roots rock and jamming from David Pugh, Edward Connell & more
Oct 31 (Fri): Supernatural Beavers - succulent sounds of classic rock n roll steeped in a strange brew of blues, psych, and outlaw country
Nov 1 (Sat): The Resolectrics - rock & soul power trio
Nov 2 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful

A former member of The Stray Birds, Maya de Vitry performs a blend of indie folk with elements of Americana and alt-country. This singer-songwriter captures and conveys the emotional depth of the human connection. Ticket prices on-line: $25 general admission/$22 PFS members $13 ages 12-18 (under 12 free) Ticket prices at the door: $28 general admission/$25 PFS members $14 ages 12-18 (under 12 free) All concerts start at 7:30 pm. Doors to seating open at 7. PFS Eastside Concerts 2025/2026 take place at Reedwood Friends Church. These concerts have a focus on national and international artists. We have nine concerts, all on Saturday nights, scheduled for the 2025/2026 season (September through May). Upcoming concerts: Nov 15: Darrell Scott* Dec 13: Alice Howe & Freebo Jan 24: Tim O‘Brien with Jan Fabricius* Feb 28: Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light Mar 21: Hubby Jenkins Apr 25: David Jacobs-Strain & Bob Beach May 16: Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem * additional charge of $7 for these concerts

The FallSong Festival is Portland FolkMusic Society’s annual on-line worldwide event, taking place this year from 1 PM, Friday October 24, through 5 PM Sunday October 26, 2025 (all times Pacific).

The FallSong Festival is Portland FolkMusic Society’s annual on-line worldwide event, taking place this year from 1 PM, Friday October 24, through 5 PM Sunday October 26, 2025 (all times Pacific).

FallSong is a place to enjoy the best folk music from many different traditions. FallSong consists of song circles, workshops and mini-concerts presented by the participants. As FallSong approaches, we will keep you posted about the events that will be available.

FallSong consists mostly of events offered by participants like you. If you would like to lead a song circle or a workshop, or offer a 20 minute long mini-concert, you can let us know when you register.

If you intend to lead a session, please register as soon as possible, and no later than October 13.

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

Oct 18 (Sat): Josh Cole‘s Bluegrass Matinee - good, old-fashjoned bluegrass
Oct 19 (Sun): Kung Pao Chickens - Portland‘s favorite gypsy jazz band
Oct 25 (Sat): Ginger and the Tonics - eclectic vocal jazz/swing ensemble
Oct 26 (Sun): Sleepy Lagoon - Pete Krebs, Brent Martens, and Doug Sammons playing Hawai‘ian swing jazz
Nov 1 (Sat): Ryan Quan - rock & soul power trio
Nov 2 (Sun): Fire & Stone - bluegrass for the whole family

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.

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

Oct 14 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Oct 15 (Wed): The Scott Law Band [extended to 9 pm] - blending rock, jazz, blues, and modern acoustic music
Oct 16 (Thu): Redwood Revue - Americana country rock
Oct 17 (Fri): Ashleigh Flynn & the Riveters - West Coast-based Americana
Oct 18 (Sat): Queasy Gumbo [extended to 9 pm] - The Quick and Easy Boys with Keyboardist Steve Kerin, playing New Orleans-flavored funk!
Oct 19 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Oct 20 (Mon): Catnip Brothers - classic western swing
Oct 21 (Tue): The Pagan Jug Band - a mix of jug, blues, country, bluegrass, and hokum
Oct 22 (Wed): Lynn Conover and Dave Reisch - the return of this incredible Freak Mountain duo!
Oct 23 (Thu): Bad Assets - whiskey-soaked country rock
Oct 24 (Fri): Michelle Alany & the Mystics - violin, voice and folk songs from around the world, Sephardic, Balkan, klezmer & Mediterranean especially
Oct 25 (Sat): The Electric Stomp - playing songs that inspire, uplift, and heal
Oct 26 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful
Oct 27 (Mon): Portland Country Underground - a passion for country and roots music
Oct 28 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll
Oct 29 (Wed): Rhapsody in Red [extended to 9 pm] - Jerry Garcia tribute band
Oct 30 (Thu): Bird Dog - roots rock and jamming from David Pugh, Edward Connell & more
Oct 31 (Fri): Supernatural Beavers - succulent sounds of classic rock n roll steeped in a strange brew of blues, psych, and outlaw country
Nov 1 (Sat): The Resolectrics - rock & soul power trio
Nov 2 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - Off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful

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

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Oct 1 (Mon): Cheryl Alex and Dan Balmer - jazz flute and guitar
Oct 2 (Thu): Mike Winkle and Craig Snazelle - bass and face
Oct 5 (Sun): Cecelia Zabala - master musician from Argentina
Oct 6 (Mon): Annette Lowman - jazz voice
Oct 8 (Wed): Cowboy Jazz - jazz with triads
Oct 9 (Thu): Mixed Feelings - solo guitar and voice
Oct 12 (Sun): Piano bar with Courtney Freed and David Saffert
Oct 13 (Mon): Smut City Jellyroll Society - 20s, 30s blues/jazz
Oct 15 (Wed): Mark Shark - blues guitar and voice
Oct 16 (Thu): Voxanova - Latin groove
Oct 18 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Gordon Lee and Laurent Nickel
Oct 19 (Sun): Porchello - eclectic cellos
Oct 20 (Mon): Kevin Karrick and Susan Sandel - jazz guitar, voice
Oct 22 (Wed): Terry Robb - Blues Master
Oct 23 (Thu): Ben Graves Trio - jazz guitar
Oct 26 (Sun): Noah Bernstein, Shao Way Wu, Tim DuRoche - adventurous jazz
Oct 27 (Mon): Newport Njghtingales - 20s, 30s harmony
Oct 29 (Wed): Bryant Allard Quartet - jazz trumpet
Oct 30 (Thu): Eddie Parente Trio - jazz violin
Nov 1 (Sat): Adlai Alexander and Dan Faehnle