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January, 2020

Sunday
26
Norse Hall Lodge Room - 2nd floor
10:30 AM
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Unchoreographed social waltzing mixing together basic elements of scandinavian, vintage, swing and argentine tango dancing, $4 (free for members of Grieg Lodge). For information, contact Don Harvey 503-334-6587 or donald.cory.harvey(at)gmail.com.
Sunday
26
EaT: an Oyster Bar
11:00 AM
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Nola jazz brunch with live music from Reggie Houston‘s Box of Chocolates with Taeko Yokoyama, Turtle Vandemarr and Tim Acott, Fine sax with strings attached, free. Info: reggiehouston.com/gigs.
Sunday
26
Laurelthirst Pub
12:00 PM
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An all-acoustic, boot-stompin‘ band featuring a mean banjo and a rockin‘ guitar - throw in more strings, some brass, and a washboard, free, all ages.
Sunday
26
Alberta Street Pub
12:00 PM
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A rotating cast of Portland‘s finest and most danceable swing bands, $6, advance tickets available from Eventbrite (plus service fee), all ages, kids under 12 free. Info: www.albertastreetpub/music.

Mar 15: Sportin‘ Lifers
Mar 22: Pink Lady & The Tramps
Mar 29: The Courtney Freed Five
Apr 5: The Hot Lovin‘ Jazz Babies
Sunday
26
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Show 2 pm (doors open at 1:30), free, all ages

Ballroom Music
History presentation: 2 - 3 pm
"You Who" Kids band: 3 - 5:15 pm
80s‘ Video Dance Attack: 5:15 - 7:15 pm

Ringlers
The Coastline: 3 - 6 pm

Al’s Den
Fox and Bones: 4 - 5:30 pm
Pete Kartsounes: 7 - 10 pm

Sunday
26
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Every Sunday from 2 to 5 pm, this is an ongoing jam open to all ages and levels, acoustic only. The Ladd Taphouse has a full menu, over 40 taps, and full bar.
Sunday
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Every Sunday, 2-4 pm, music and songwriting lessons for Armed Forces veterans; guitars are available, drop-in, free. Info: 503-232-8845 or www.artichokemusic.org/calendar
Sunday
26
Happy Valley Library Community Room
2:15 PM
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Bluegrass and more, located off Sunnyside Rd. at SE 147th. Look for the signboard on the sidewalk near the library. For information, contact Charlie: mels677(at)aol.com
Sunday
26
Alberta Street Pub
3:00 PM
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A rotating lineup of Portland‘s finest family performers for the kids & showcasing Portland‘s best singer-songwriters for the grown-ups, $8 per walking human, advance tickets available from Eventbrite (plus service fee), all ages. More info: www.albertastreetpub.com/music.

Mar 15: Tallulah‘s Daddy
Mar 22: Mo Phillips and Jessa Campbell
Mar 29: Mo Phillips
Apr 5: The Alphabeticians
Sunday
26
Artichoke Music
3:30 PM
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Every Sunday from Mar 1 to Apr 12, led by Brian Fergus, A ukestra is a ukulele orchestra, and is a fun, low stress and entertaining way to learn to play music together. Our teacher, Brian Fergus, is an experienced conductor, arranger, and performer who will organize Artichoke’s Ukestra for your own level of achievement, $120 for seven sessions, drop-ins $20 per session, pay at the door.

For more info, email ferglow@comcast.net.
Sunday
26
Hostel Cafe
4:00 PM
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Led by Linda Leavitt and Tom Nechville: join us for this high-powered traditional American music featuring vocals, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar and stand up bass.

This will be an advanced/intermediate jam! Listeners are welcome too, free.
Sunday
26
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Community Room (SE Corner of the building), songbooks provided, no experience necessary. Info: www.portlandsacredharp.org or Jessica Beer at jessicabeer(at)gmail.com
Sunday
26
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Old-time blues, every Sunday, free.

Sunday
26
Kells Irish Pub
6:00 PM
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We’ll sing songs from the Scottish tradition of work songs, lullabies, children’s songs, songs of the land, and songs of love. All songs will be led and there’ll be chorus sheets so no one’s left out, $10, all ages, "Pay What You Will" pricing is available at the door! Food and drink are available for purchase.



Sunday
26
Blue Diamond
6:00 PM
Sunday
26
Laurelthirst Pub
6:00 PM
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David Reisch (bass) and Turtle VanDemarr (guitar) from the Freak Mountain Rambers bring pals for a rowdy, rootsy Sunday afternoon of song, free, all ages.

Feb 2: special 7 pm start due to Super Bowl.
Sunday
26
Muddy Rudder Public House
6:00 PM
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Irish music, no cover, 21+.
Sunday
26
Tom Harke is kindly lending us his home.
6:30 PM
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New regular Portland Balkan Jam (and maybe, some Romanian and Hungarian music)
2nd and 4th Sundays (starting September 22, 2019)
No commitments.
Bring music and/or chords to share.
All instruments are welcome. Tell your friends. All suggestions are welcome.
Sunday
26
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Roots and more, $8 at the door.
Sunday
26
Artichoke Music
7:00 PM
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Frank writes and sings like a guy who‘s been beat up and still won‘t quit, like a guy who‘s been dumped but still has hope for a happy ending, $15, advance tickets available from Brown Paper Tickets (plus service fee).
Sunday
26
Corkscrew Wine Bar
7:00 PM
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Acoustic blues and Americana, no cover. Info: www.jamesclem.com.

Mar 30: Jeff Masters will be joining me on harmonica.
Sunday
26
Laurelthirst Pub
9:00 PM
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Super supportive showcase for everyone, signup at 8 pm, music at 9 pm, hosted by Taylor Kingman, free.

Feb 16: open mic hosted by Hayley Heynderickx.
Monday
27
KBOO Radio - 90.7 FM
5:30 AM
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Early morning folk music to get your week started, hosted by Diane Hunt.
Monday
27
Alberta Street Pub
11:30 AM
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Show 11:30 (doors open at 11), Olive and Dingo perform energetic public "drop in" style shows weekly. We ride magical tall bicycles that we carry around our gear to each event! We are skilled at balloon arts, face painting, musical story telling and our chemistry makes for some goofy moments during a show, $6, advance tickets available from Eventbrite (plus service fee), all ages.

Kids Lunchtime Music features Portland‘s best kids music performers every weekday from 11AM to 12:30PM. Live music, kids menu and more!
Monday
27
Laurelthirst Pub
6:00 PM
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Old friends playing roots and country music they love, free.
Monday
27
Alberta Street Pub
6:00 PM
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Michael Kearsey (bass), Matt Snook (Dobro steel and banjo), Jeff Hudis (drums), John Malloy (guitars), $5, all ages, advance tickets available from Eventbrite (plus service fee), no refunds.


Mon, January 27, 2020

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST



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Monday
27
Nordia House
7:00 PM
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Live music, start arriving at 7 pm, open request dancing from 7:15-9:15 pm, members free, $10 drop-ins, Annual memberships and student discounts available, no partner necessary.

COVID Precautions:
You must be fully vaccinated (with booster) to attend our dances, and you will be asked to provide verification the first time you attend. Please check our website for current masking requirements. We will update our procedures as needed to follow national and regional health guidelines to keep everyone safe. For details and updates, please see norskedansere.org/covid_protocols.
Monday
27
Lake Theater & Cafe
7:00 PM
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7 pm show (doors open at 6 pm), Blues and folk, price varies.

Mar 2: Illegal Smile - The Music of John Prine, $20, VIP table (seats 4) $120.
Mar 9: Trifecta: Lisa Mann, Bre Gregg, Mary Kadderly (w/ Dan Gildea), $15, VIP table (seats 4) $80.
Mar 16: St Patrick‘s with Patrick Lamb Jazz Quintet, $20, VIP table (seats 4) $100.
Mar 23: SONG SPEAK featuring AJ Fullerton with Steve Itterly, Lisa Mann, Rae Gordon, Pat McDougall, $15, VIP table (seats 4) $100.
Mar 30: Muddy Waters Tribute & Dance - Four Trains Runnin‘
with Alan Hager, Mitch Kashmar, Jimi Bott, and Dean Mueller, $10 dance floor, $20 general.
Apr 6: Aaron Meyer Band, $25, VIP table (seats 4) $120.
Monday
27
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Every Monday from Jan 27 through Mar 16, led by Maggie Lind, easy strumming campfire type songs with open position chords. This class emphasizes singing while playing, $160 for eight classes (sliding scale and drop in rates are available if you have financial need).

The classes are located at my home in NE Portland. To register please call or text to Maggie Lind at 503-756-2579 or send email to maggiebanjo(at)gmail.com.
Monday
27
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Every Monday from Jan 27 through Mar 16, led by Maggie Lind, Beginner 2 will dive into more advanced techniques like finger picking and riffs. This class emphasizes singing while playing, $160 for eight classes (sliding scale and drop in rates are available if you have financial need).

The classes are located at my home in NE Portland. To register please call or text to Maggie Lind at 503-756-2579 or send email to maggiebanjo(at)gmail.com.
Monday
27
Muddy Rudder Public House
8:00 PM
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Doin‘ what it takes, no cover, 21+.
Monday
27
Lenora's Ballroom at Waverly UCC
8:00 PM
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Waltz Eclectic Dance at Lenora‘s Ballroom every Monday night, warm-up on the dance floor 8-8:30 pm. Open dancing from 8:30 - 10:30 pm, $10 for the evening, free for veterans.
Monday
27
T.C. O'Leary's
8:00 PM
Monday
27
Laurelthirst Pub
9:00 PM
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The finest in local Django Reinhardt-inspired gypsy jazz and swing dance music, free.
Tuesday
28
KBOO Radio - 90.7 FM
5:30 AM
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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 Diane Karl
Tuesday
28
KMUZ Radio - 88.5 FM & 100.7 FM
10:00 AM
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Music from the seven Celtic nations from musicians throughout the world. Hosts Ann and Beth, members of the Céilí of the Valley Society, create weekly themes from Celtic music, culture and history. Special programs introduce Celtic musicians performing locally; weekly Celtic calendars showcase area music, dance and cultural events. The show airs Friday nights from 7 to 8 PM on 100.7 & 88.5 FM, and rebroadcasts Tuesday mornings at 10 am. If you can’t listen on the radio you can stream them at kmuz.org/category/celticmusichour

Céilí of the Valley Society is an underwriter of the Celtic Music Hour.
Tuesday
28
Alberta Street Pub
11:30 AM
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Show 11:30 (doors open at 11), Jessa Campbell is an Oregon-based performer who bridges the worlds of music and ecology by enchanting young audiences with the wonders of nature through her songs, $6, advance tickets available from Eventbrite (plus service fee), all ages.

Kids Lunchtime Music features Portland‘s best kids music performers every weekday from 11AM to 12:30PM. Live music, kids menu and more!
Tuesday
28
Mississippi Pizza
5:30 PM
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Kelli Welli is a fun, popular Portland childrens’ performer. Her music is great for toddlers on up, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays.
Tuesday
28
Norse Hall
5:30 PM
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Grieg Lodge Leikarringen is for ages 6 and up. Beginners and all levels of experience welcome, free. Contact David Champion at norseherodotus(at)hotmail.com or 971-284-4175.
Tuesday
28
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Greg‘s singing is honest, soulful, and authentic. His guitar playing shreds, and his band is hot. The Horsenecks play old time, orginial and country songs and tunes from 6 - 6:45 pm and Greg Blake and Real Country play traditional bluegrass from 6:45 - 7:45, all ages - kids get in free. Cover unknown at this time but probably pretty modest.
Tuesday
28
Laurelthirst Public House
6:00 PM
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Bluegrass; impeccable musicianship and hard-driving originals, free, all ages.
Tuesday
28
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DANCE WORKSHOP (Every Tuesday) — Irish Céilí Dance, $5 (first class free). Info: ceiliofthevalley(at)gmail.com.

The Ceili of the Valley Society teaches Irish social dance and Scottish country dance classes from 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Beginners and children are welcome. Children are welcome with a responsible adult from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m for beginner dances if they are able to listen and follow instructions. Recommended age is seven or older. More advanced dances will be taught starting at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday
28
Hostel Cafe
7:00 PM
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Come for free live music in the Hostel Cafe This awesome event draws tons of people each week and features a touring or local artist each and every Tuesday. Please come down and check out our singer song writer sets and enjoy some Portland-made brews and locally sourced foods while you do it!
Tuesday
28
McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern
7:00 PM
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Bluegrass and associated music, bluegrass instruments only; leave your song books and tab at home please. Info: Tim Howell at 503-208-1874 or timhowell74(at)gmail.com
Tuesday
28
Pacific Crest Community School
7:00 PM
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Every Tuesday from Jan 28 through Mar 17, led by Maggie Lind (clawhammer banjo), Patrick Lind (guitar), and Sophie Enloe (fiddle), If you’ve been playing old-time music on fiddle, clawhammer banjo, or guitar for a while and are ready to meet and play with other people, then this class is for you!, $125-150 sliding scale for eight classes (last class on 3/17 meets at 6:30 for dinner).

Pay what you can afford and email maggiebanjo(at)gmail.com if you are interested in bartering (bartering positions are limited but please let us know if you have financial need – we want our classes to be accessible and we will work with you.

Please visit www.NeighborlyMusic.net and fill out tho online registration form. Or feel free to call or text (503-756-2579) or email Maggie Lind directly with any questions.
Tuesday
28
Laurelthirst Pub
9:00 PM
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Taylor Kingman curates a Tuesday showcase of amazing songwriting talent, free, 21+.

Feb 18: The Catnip Brothers (Pete Krebs & Ian Miller)
Feb 25: Drunk on Pines // Mike Coykendall
Wednesday
29
KBOO Radio - 90.7 FM
5:30 AM
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Traditional and contemporary folk music, hosted by Wayne Johnson.
Wednesday
29
Village Ballroom
10:00 AM
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Join Red Yarn & the Critters at Village Ballroom most every Wednesday morning of the school year to sing, dance & experience the joy of community! Red Yarn weaves folksongs and puppetry into high-energy, interactive shows for family audiences, celebrating the multicultural musical heritage of the USA, suggested donation $10-20/family.
Wednesday
29
Mississippi Pizza
11:00 AM
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Matt Lynch provides a family friendly music show for kids of all ages.
Wednesday
29
Alberta Street Pub
11:30 AM
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Show 11:30 (doors open at 11), Mo Phillips writes kids songs from his secret ninja laboratory in the Portland, Oregon area, $6, advance tickets available from Eventbrite (plus service fee), all ages.

Kids Lunchtime Music features Portland‘s best kids music performers every weekday from 11AM to 12:30PM. Live music, kids menu and more!
Wednesday
29
Swaha Studios
12:00 PM
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Every Wednesday, led by Anne Weiss, learn 2,3, even 4-part harmonies and to how hold on to your own part, $120 for seven classes, drop-ins welcome, $20 per class. Info: 503-232-8845 or www.artichokemusic.org/calendar.
Wednesday
29
Alberta Street Pub
7:00 PM
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Zydeco dance Llesson 7 pm, live music 7:30 - 10 pm, Traditional Louisiana forms with NW Rock & Chicago Blues for a spicy, danceable gumbo they call Stumptown Zydeco, $12 general/ $10 Cascade Zydeco members, 21+ after 8:30 pm.
Wednesday
29
Laurelthirst Pub
7:00 PM
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The Minus 5 is an American pop rock/indie rock band, free.

Members: Scott McCaughey, Bill Rieflin, Ken Stringfellow, Glenn Kotche, Casey Neill, Jim Sangster.
Wednesday
29
Members' Homes
7:30 PM
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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:
Dec 13 (Wed): Holiday music jam
Feb 21 (Wed): Sad song happy hour

COVID Policy:
Full vaccination required.
Wednesday
29
Billy Blues Bar
8:00 PM
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Neil Young / Creedence Clearwater tribute bands, no cover.
Thursday
30
KBOO Radio - 90.7 FM
5:30 AM
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Traditional American music: folk and traditional musics from a variety of sources including early country recordings from the 20s and 30s, hosted by Sam Bowman.

Thursday
30
Alberta Street Pub
11:30 AM
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Show 11:30 (doors open at 11), Tallulah‘s Daddy plays fun, energetic, interactive acoustic music for kids and families, $6, advance tickets available from Eventbrite (plus service fee), all ages.

Kids Lunchtime Music features Portland‘s best kids music performers every weekday. Live music, kids menu and more!,

Thursday
30
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Come join us for a weekly bluegrass jam, hosted by Rich Landar of The Hillwilliams. We‘ll be playing in a picker‘s circle where everyone can play as much as they‘d like. Bluegrass instrumentation preferred but any acoustic instruments are welcome. All levels of pickers and singers can join in at this friendly, no pressure jam session, free, all ages.
Thursday
30
Mississippi Pizza
5:30 PM
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Every Thursday, and joined by Mo Phillips every second Thursday. Closed for the holiday on Nov 28 (Thanksgiving).
Thursday
30
Alberta Street Pub
6:00 PM
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Show 6 pm (doors open at 5:30), a cavalcade of rock, soul, jazz, funk, and the blues, $5, all ages, advance tickets available from Eventbrite (plus service fee), no refunds.
Thursday
30
Laurelthirst Pub
6:00 PM
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Good songs played with high energy, deep roots, and an unpretentious sense of fun, free. Info: 503-232-1504 or https://laurelthirst.com/events.
Thursday
30
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Hosted by Catfish Lou‘s and Reggie Houston, $5 at the door.
Thursday
30
EaT: an Oyster Bar
7:00 PM
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Old-time blues and Nawlins food, no cover. Info:
www.stevecheseborough.com
Thursday
30
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Every Thursday at the Northwest Portland Hostel in the Hostel Cafe, free, no purchase necessary.

We love sharing traditional music with the world! Check out local and traveling musicians playing old time American music. Improv jamming and renditions of customary favorites enliven the Hostel Cafe from 7-10pm every Thursday. All are welcome!

Banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin and many other great instruments will accompany our American classics menu and local brews served in the Hostel Cafe.
Thursday
30
Rose City Studio
7:30 PM
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An evening of eclectic music, danceable music: waltz, swing, nightclub two step, fox trot, latin, plus fusion and alt tango, $10.

Jan 16: Blues eclectic + waltz playlist, DJ Dennis Myers
Jan 23: Latin eclectic + waltz playlist, DJ Dennis Myers with
samba demo + basic step by Lisa Boucher @ 7:45
Jan 30: Waltz eclectic classic playlist, DJ Dennis Myers
Feb 13: Waltz Eclectic classic playlist- DJ Dennis Myers
Feb. 6, 20, 27: TBD
****A Cascade Promenade Event****
Mar 12: DJ for all styles of waltz plus an eclectic mix of other couple dances.
Thursday
30
Laurelthirst Pub
9:00 PM
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All Girl, all Merle: local all-female Merle Haggard tribute band, with accordion and looping artist opening, $10, 21+.
Thursday
30
The Moon and Sixpence Pub
9:00 PM
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Gabrielle Macrae and Barry Southern play raging old time fiddle tunes, bluegrass, country and original songs, acoustically, casually, and unamplified in the corner - with the Horsenecks full band, sometimes with guests, on the last Thursday of every month, free, 21+.
Friday
31
KBOO Radio - 90.7 FM
12:00 PM
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All Fridays (except the third Friday) hosted by Don Jacobson, third Friday host: Laurie Sonnenfeld.

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.
Friday
31
Mississippi Pizza
5:00 PM
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Zazzy Zoe & Mr Ben present a fun and upbeat show for children and adults every Friday.
Friday
31
KMUZ Radio - 88.5 FM & 100.7 FM
7:00 PM
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Music from the seven Celtic nations from musicians throughout the world. Hosts Ann and Beth, members of the Céilí of the Valley Society, create weekly themes from Celtic music, culture and history. Special programs introduce Celtic musicians performing locally; weekly Celtic calendars showcase area music, dance and cultural events. The show airs Friday nights from 7 to 8 PM on 100.7 & 88.5 FM, and rebroadcasts Tuesday mornings at 10 am. If you can’t listen on the radio you can stream them at kmuz.org/category/celticmusichour

Céilí of the Valley Society is an underwriter of the Celtic Music Hour.
Friday
31
Laurelthirst Pub
7:00 PM
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Americana and country blues, free.
Friday
31
Strum Guitars
7:00 PM
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roots and soul, free.
Friday
31
Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
7:30 PM
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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: Sliding scale, pay what you can: recommended range $7- $15.

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

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

Feb 9: MASKS OPTIONAL (free admission for all) - caller Ric Goldman with Fine Companions: Betsy Branch, Erik Weberg, Bill Tomczak, and Lisa Scott
Feb 16: MASKS OPTIONAL - caller Cynthia Stenger with Bill Tomczak, Laura Kuhlman, Brooke Bubna, and Mark Douglass
Feb 23: MASKS OPTIONAL - caller Erik Weberg with Bill Tomczak, Betsy Branch, Laura Kuhlman, and Jenny Peterson
Mar 1: MASKS REQUIRED - caller Ric Goldman with Lisa Scott, Leslie Hirsch, and Erik Weberg
Mar 8: MASKS OPTIONAL - caller Brooke Friendly with Laura Kuhlman, Leslie Hirsch, and Lisa Scott
Mar 15: MASKS OPTIONAL - caller Cynthia Stenger with Erica Liebert, Carl Thor, Meg Tapley, and Landon Kuhn

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. English dances are alternating between those that require masks and those that do not. Check the upcoming dances information to verify status of a dance.

COVID Policy:
PCDC no longer requires proof of vaccination, but we continue to encourage everyone to be vaccinated.
Friday
31
Artichoke Music
7:30 PM
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Every Friday, 7:30 pm (doors open at 7), singer-songwriter performances: four acts performing 30-minute sets, admission $5.

Mar 13
Patrick Tovat - View from a careful observer
John Graham - Finger-style, acoustic blues
John Anderson, Lily Dunham with John Richter - The Paper Portraits

Mar 20
Kray Van Kirk - The Midnight Commander
LBJ - Robert, John and Larry
Meander - Guitars, banjos, harmonies, melancholy
Wolves and Wolves - Bluesy vocals + melodic bass

Mar 27
Tx Trumbo - Spiritual-political ozark folk
Helen (Chaya) Friedman - Poetic, heartfelt and introspective
Thom Lyons - Transatlantic singer-songwriter
Sophie and Tim - Favorite covers and originals

Apr 3
Do Mi Stauber - Americana soul
Sheri Nicole Proffit - Blues folk
Robin Greene Jacobs - Indie folk blues with a twist
Betsy Langston - The heart of a quirky introvert
Friday
31
McMenamins White Eagle Saloon
9:00 PM
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Greasy Lake Revue will open the show and perform the music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, then we‘ll play the hits of both CCR and Neil Young, $10, 21+.

February, 2020

Saturday
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KMHD Radio - 89.1 FM
12:00 AM
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Every Saturday, join DJ Steve Cushing for Blues Before Sunrise, the "Blues Heritage Showcase." Broadcast from 12-7 a.m., the show features a different decade of heritage blues each hour.
Saturday
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KBOO Radio - 90.7 FM
6:00 AM
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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.
Saturday
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KBOO Radio - 90.7 FM
9:00 AM
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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: Rachel and Justin

Second Saturday: Dave Elliott

3rd Saturday: Gareth Jenkins

4th Saturday: Chip Russell

5th Saturday: Phil Hodgen

prior shows available on the KBOO program page at https://kboo.fm/program/music-true-vine.
Saturday
1
Fleur de Lis Bakery & Cafe
10:30 AM
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Sophisticated folk music on guitar, ukulele, mandolin, and violin while you enjoy your weekend brunch.
Saturday
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Waverly UCC
1:00 PM
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Led by Greg Stone, all instruments, no registration required, drop-ins welcome; knowledge of basic chords and ability to execute the chord changes is required. class $15, jam only $5 donation.

Dec 14: Christmas Party - Help us celebrate the holiday season and join us this Saturday at the 2:30 break. There will be an “Ugly Sweater Contest”, and this year’s “Name That Tune!” Contest, plus new this year the “Pick In The Guitar” contest. Fabulous prizes.

This year we are doing potluck for the holiday table so if you are inspired, bring your favorite festive dish.

Saturday
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Artichoke Music
1:00 PM
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Led by Tracey Rose Brown, this workshop will focus on learning and playing together a few timeless and traditional Celtic tunes, $30,

Combined harp workshop + recital package, includes Timeless Celtic Tunes followed by Bunting‘s Graces and finishing your afternoon with their closing recital, $50.


Saturday
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Led by Cindy Schaufenbuel, many of you may have heard of the famous Belfast Harp Festival of 1792, and of the 19-year-old prodigy, Edward Bunting, who was asked to notate the playing of the traveling harpers there. In later life, Bunting and his colleagues spent countless hours recording how the dying breed of itinerant harpers played the beautiful and haunting old Irish melodies, $30.

Combined harp workshop + recital package, includes Timeless Celtic Tunes followed by Bunting‘s Graces and finishing your afternoon with their closing recital, $50.
Saturday
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Artichoke Music
4:00 PM
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Join accomplished harpists Cindy Schaufenbuel and Tracey Rose Brown for a performance of harp music from a wide range of traditions. As a players of both modern lever harps and historical harps, the join recital will explore and demonstrate their interest in exploring opportunities for shared techniques and new symbioses among harpists in an unamplified and intimate setting, drop-ins welcome, $12.
Saturday
1
KBOO Radio - 90.7 FM
5:00 PM
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Every Saturday, hosted by Tom Wendt, urban and country blues with R&B, soul, jazz, zydeco and classic rock.
Saturday
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Blue Diamond
6:00 PM
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Lisa Mann‘s Nasty Ass Birthday Party at the Blue Diamond.
This show is sick and wrong and not for the faint of heart. NW Women deliver the nastiest songs from old-timey blues all the way up to Denise LaSalle, as well as crafty originals that will make you blush beet red! Back by popular demand..., 2nd show at 9 pm, no cover, 21+.
Saturday
1
Clark County Genealogical Society Annex
6:00 PM
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1st Saturday of every month, 5 pm, bring snacks and finger food to share, 6 pm sing, Clark County Genealogical Society Annex (located in the strip mall on the east side of the street between Mill Plain and Evergreen), 715 Grand Blvd, Vancouver, ‘60’s-‘70’s folk and more. Info: Ted, 360-883-3030.
Saturday
1
Alberta Rose Theatre
7:00 PM
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7 pm show (doors open at 6), A fantastic lineup of folk singer-songwriters join together to raise money for JOIN PDX, $30 Advance/$32 Day of Show

Winterfolk, Portland, Oregon’s largest annual folk music event, a benefit for JOIN, is celebrating its 32nd Anniversary.

JOIN is an organization pledged to assist folks find and maintain housing, throughout the Portland metro area.

Performers include:
Tracy Grammer
Kate Power/ Steve Einhorn
Brooks Hill
Beth Wood
Jim Page with Billy Oskay
Kim Stafford – poet laureate of Oregon
Tom May and Friends
Saturday
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An evening of dancing to blues, waltz, W & E Coast Swing, Nightclub two-stepS, alt tango music in a comfortable atmosphere with a great group of dancers, $10 for lesson and dance.

7:30 pm: all levels blues lesson with Robert Umali Evans
8:15-11pm: dance to recorded music. DJ Dennis Myers

Saturday
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First Congregational Church, Gatton Hall
7:30 PM
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DANCE (1st & 3rd) — 8-11 pm (beginners‘ lesson 7:30 pm). First Congregational Church, Gatton Hall, 4515 SW West Hills Rd., Corvallis (unless otherwise noted), $7-10 sliding scale; minus $1 for walker/bike rider/student. Contact Jennifer Carlin at 541-231-0008. Info: https://corvallisfolklore.org.

Jan 4: music by The Alchemists, caller Erik Weberg
Jan 18: music by The Nettles, caller Isaac Banner (at OSU Memorial Union Ballroom, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis)
Feb 1: music by Coriolis, caller Eric Curl
Feb 15: +++pre-empted by Corvallis Contra Weekend+++
NOTE: Signups for the weekend have closed.
Feb 16: Special Sunday Contra Dance
Mar 7: music by The Hat Band, caller Woody Lane
Mar 21: music by Cascade Crossing, caller Shel Stowell
Saturday
1
House Concert
7:30 PM
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Concert at 7:30 pm (potluck at 6:30), guitar duo with plenty of seat-of- the-pants soloing as well as some elaborate two-guitar arrangements that recall other great guitar pairings: Eddie Lang and Lonnie Johnson, John Scofield and Bill Frisell, Lennon and Harrison, Rice and Blake, Garcia and Weir, and McLaughlin and DiMeola, to name a handful, “Suggested donation” is $20-$25 In general ~ pay what you can. All income levels welcome.

To RSVP for a concert or to ask questions, you can use the form on the website or send an email to abbiew(at)froggie.com.
Saturday
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Aladdin Theater
8:00 PM
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Show at 8 pm (doors open at 7), two legends of Hawaiian music. Each became an icon in the 1970s, both at the creative forefront as Hawaiian music reinvented itself. They have continued to lead the way for over 4 decades, $35, advance tickets available at Eventbrite (plus service fee), no refunds.



Sat, February 1, 2020, 8:00 PM PST

Doors at 7:00 PM



Aladdin Theater
3017 SE Milwaukie Ave.
Portland, OR 97202
No Refunds
Saturday
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Fulton Park Community Center
8:00 PM
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Dance 8-11 pm (beginners‘ lesson 7:30), $6-15 sliding scale. Info: portlandcountrydance.org

May 2: music by UnLeashed!, caller Laurel Thomas

Saturday
1
Laurelthirst Pub
9:00 PM
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Redray Frazier + guests
9:00 pm - 12:00 am, modern soul singer with a classic heart brings his full band back to the Laurelthirst, $6.


Saturday
1
Blue Diamond
9:00 PM
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Lisa Mann‘s Nasty Ass Birthday Party at the Blue Diamond.
This show is sick and wrong and not for the faint of heart. NW Women deliver the nastiest songs from old-timey blues all the way up to Denise LaSalle, as well as crafty originals that will make you blush beet red! Back by popular demand..., no cover, 21+.
Sunday
2
Norse Hall Lodge Room - 2nd floor
10:30 AM
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Unchoreographed social waltzing mixing together basic elements of scandinavian, vintage, swing and argentine tango dancing, $4 (free for members of Grieg Lodge). For information, contact Don Harvey 503-334-6587 or donald.cory.harvey(at)gmail.com.
Sunday
2
Norse Hall Main Ballroom
10:30 AM
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10:30 to 11:30 Introduction to Waltz: lesson by Uwe Hessinger and Colleen Suzanne.

11:30 to 2:30pm: Eclectic dance music, DJ Dennis Myers
$15 for dance, brunch and lesson, $12 for brunch and dance.

A selection of waltzes played on the piano by Gene Freeheart.

Come enjoy the best dance floor in Portland, a welcoming atmosphere, a lesson that has become a Sunday morning ritual.
Sunday
2
EaT: an Oyster Bar
11:00 AM
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Nola jazz brunch with live music from Reggie Houston‘s Box of Chocolates with Taeko Yokoyama, Turtle Vandemarr and Tim Acott, Fine sax with strings attached, free. Info: reggiehouston.com/gigs.
Sunday
2
Alberta Street Pub
12:00 PM
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A rotating cast of Portland‘s finest and most danceable swing bands, $6, advance tickets available from Eventbrite (plus service fee), all ages, kids under 12 free. Info: www.albertastreetpub/music.

Mar 15: Sportin‘ Lifers
Mar 22: Pink Lady & The Tramps
Mar 29: The Courtney Freed Five
Apr 5: The Hot Lovin‘ Jazz Babies
Sunday
2
Laurelthirst Pub
12:00 PM
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Local purveyors of Django-style gipsy jazz and swing band music!, free, all ages.
Sunday
2
Portland Audubon Center
12:00 PM
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Monthly bluegrass jam sponsored by the Oregon Bluegrass Association and organized by Rich Powell, all levels, acoustic only, small donation requested to cover room rental. Info: powellr5923(at)q.com.

It starts at 12 noon and continues until about 4 pm. Come for all or part of the day! There‘s lots of room for jammers and listeners, plus great views and Audubon‘s educational displays and gift shop.

There is a parking lot across the road, and additional parking is allowed on the wide shoulders of Cornell Road.
Sunday
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Every Sunday from 2 to 5 pm, this is an ongoing jam open to all ages and levels, acoustic only. The Ladd Taphouse has a full menu, over 40 taps, and full bar.
Sunday
2
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Songbooks provided, no exp necessary. Info: website or Jessica Beer at jessicabeer(at)gmail.com
Sunday
2
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Every Sunday, 2-4 pm, music and songwriting lessons for Armed Forces veterans; guitars are available, drop-in, free. Info: 503-232-8845 or www.artichokemusic.org/calendar
Sunday
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Strum Guitars
3:00 PM
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Bluegrass guitar workshop, $20
Sunday
2
Alberta Street Pub
3:00 PM
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A rotating lineup of Portland‘s finest family performers for the kids & showcasing Portland‘s best singer-songwriters for the grown-ups, $8 per walking human, advance tickets available from Eventbrite (plus service fee), all ages. More info: www.albertastreetpub.com/music.

Mar 15: Tallulah‘s Daddy
Mar 22: Mo Phillips and Jessa Campbell
Mar 29: Mo Phillips
Apr 5: The Alphabeticians
Sunday
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Hostel Cafe
4:00 PM
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Led by Linda Leavitt and Tom Nechville: join us for this high-powered traditional American music featuring vocals, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar and stand up bass.

This will be an advanced/intermediate jam! Listeners are welcome too, free.
Sunday
2
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Old-time blues, every Sunday, free.

Sunday
2
Muddy Rudder Public House
6:00 PM
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Irish music, no cover, 21+.
Sunday
2
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Award winning singer songwriter, blues/newfolk/roots artist Anne Weiss will be appearing in the New Year on the Artichoke stage with a new band! Joining her, and also featured as soloists, will be multi instrumentalist, percussionist, vocalist and recording artist Martin Zarzar (Pink Martini), Nord keyboard wizard and vocalist JP Garau (Ellen Whyte) and Buoyant Bassist Julio Appling (Student Loan), $15, advance tickets available from Brown Paper Tickets (plus service fee).

Anne Weiss is a vocalizing treasure. Shes a songwriter, blues belter, gospel wailer, multi-instrumentalist, with an enormous, soulful voice, an unusual cross between Janice Joplin and Joni Mitchell, with some Aretha thrown in for good measure.
Sunday
2
Laurelthirst Pub
7:00 PM
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David Reisch (bass) and Turtle VanDemarr (guitar) from the Freak Mountain Rambers bring pals for a rowdy, rootsy Sunday afternoon of song, free, all ages.

Feb 2: special 7 pm start due to Super Bowl.
Sunday
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Spare Room
8:00 PM
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He‘s passionate about the blues and keeping true to the tradition, free, 21+.
Sunday
2
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Jimmy Russell (guitar, vocals), Steve Kerin (keyboard, vocals), Brian Foxworth (drums, vocals), and David Kahl (bass, vocals), Dan Berkery (guitar, vocals), free.
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