Events - Week View

We will be conducting RainyCamp 2023 via Zoom starting Friday evening and completing Sunday Evening in the traditional Seattle Song Circle.
RainyCamp is free for 2023; we gladly accept donations.

We are starting up in-person sing arounds, but Golden Link will still be hosting virtual sing-arounds on Zoom.

Virtual sing arounds actually provide some advantages over in-person sing arounds as well. We‘ve seen participation from people around the United States and around the world. Even for people who live close by, sometimes travel to our in-person sing arounds can be an impediment to attending, especially on work nights. So, due to the success of the current Zoom sing arounds, we plan to continue the virtual sing arounds in addition to the in-person sing arounds even when things return to normal. This would allow many more people to participate than we see in our in-person sing arounds.

Jan 15 (Tue): virtual sing around, Leader: David Russell
Jan 22 (Tue): virtual sing around, Leader: Janice Hanson
Jan 29 (Tue): virtual sing around, Leader: Sue Hengelsberg
Feb 5 (Tue): virtual sing around, Leader: Jeff Stewart
Feb 12 (Tue): virtual sing around, Leader: Nikki Roosa
Pat Pauly

MEETING TIME:
4:15 pm - Open to connect
4:30 pm - Sing-around begins

We are excited to host Portland Bluegrass Sunday Jam every 2nd and 4th Sundays (and 5th when it happens) at Artichoke! This is a live, in-person, and open Bluegrass jam from 1:30-4:30pm. Acoustic only please, all levels of experience welcome, $5 cover at the door. PLEASE NOTE: This week the jam will take place in the CAFÉ

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:
Mask required · Staff wear masks · Staff get temperature checks · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits.

Song Circle every Sunday - see Facebook page of Fat Albert‘s Coffee House for Zoom Link and meeting ID.

Dan Crary (guitar/vocals), Bill Evans (banjos/vocals), Wally Barnick (bass/vocals) ~ A Crary, Evans & Barnick show includes new songs and old stories, blazing instrumental artistry, and deep-down, powerfully-felt musical moments. It’s whistling winds in the pines, rambling boys and tragic girls, joys and laughter from old times, furious and foot-tapping instrumental tunes, and a little touch of glory-to-God. And it’s the hovering ghosts of Jimmie Rogers and The Carter Family and Bill and Lester and Earl and Woody and all the greats who showed the way. (Note for this show: Potluck 6PM/Show 7PM : Suggested donation $30 or what you can.) Potluck 6 pm, show 7 pm, Suggested donation is $30 - pay what you can. All income levels welcome. To RSVP for a concert or to ask questions, you can use the form on the website or send an email to abbiew(at)froggie.com. We invite you to make a voluntary donation of 1$ or more for the live streaming portion of the show. 100% of the streaming tips go to the artists! COVID Policy: This policy is in flux and may change! I will keep you updated as we go along. At this moment in time, we require full vaccination to attend. Also, please wear a mask indoors when not eating or drinking. We will have air filters on hand & will open windows and doors as much as we can. We cannot 100% promise even then that you won’t ever get sick but we are doing our best to minimize the risk with the information that we have. Feel free to email Abbie at abbie(at)froggie.com if you have any questions.

Held every Sunday. For more info, go to: http://www.seafolklore.org/wp/about-sfs/seattle-song-circle/.

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

Hosted by:
1st Monday, Diane Hunt
2nd Monday, Jonathan Lay
3rd Monday, John Risley
4th Monday, Diane Hunt
5th Monday, Gordy Euler

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

Herga at The Castle is a folk and acoustic music evening, with roots going back to 1963. We meet on Monday nights at The Castle – a Fuller’s public house atop old Harrow on the Hill with its panoramic views across London.

However, we still continue to run online singarounds weekly using Zoom, and approximately once a month are featuring a booked guest.

Coming guest nights --
Jan 9 (Mon): Singaround
Jan 16 (Mon): Dove‘s Vagaries
Jan 23 (Mon): Singaround

To be added to the distribution list for log-in details each week send an e-mail to oldtimetim(*at*)gmail.com, or sign up using the form on our ‘contact’ page.

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

Trad &Irish song session.

Email maureenmcnally6(at)gmail.com for Zoom link.

Hosted by Nat Case and Second Monday Shanty Sing

[This session has now gone hybrid -- they have a laptop connected to Zoom, but it‘s mostly in-person.]

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87241326461?pwd=SFU5TzZMZU1XcTVYU1IrTUVhd3VjUT09
Zoom password is the same as for the Merlin‘s Rest sings. If you don‘t have it, or if it changes, see the Facebook event or ask someone such as Nat Case or Patrick Farrell.

This is a merger of the alternating Merlin‘s Rest virtual pub sings and Dubliner virtual shantey sings.

Led by Megan Cronin, $120 for seven classes.

Learn how to incorporate big feelings into your songs to create healthy habits for personal wellness. This class is open to either those who would like to learn the basics of vulnerable songwriting or for songwriters who would like a supportive environment to practice injecting more emotion into their songs.

This class is intended to be a safe space for songwriters and budding songwriters to bounce sensitive ideas off peers without judgment or harsh criticism.

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.

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

The Everyone Welcome Community Choir is a non-audition singing class and choir rolled into one, where the number one reason for returning is FUN. Led by Anne Weiss, $135 for seven weeks or $25 drop-in. Register at the Artichoke Music website using the link below.

Instead of "choral" music, we use songs from around the world: African, folk, gospel, Balkan, rounds, reggae, and more! We focus on pitch, breath, harmony, rhythm, and... did I mention fun? Any skill level, any age. Bring your family, bring your friends.

Location: Class will be held in SE near SE Division and 76th street. Exact address will be sent after registration. Unless the weather is unusually agreeable, classes will meet indoors.

Questions: anneweissmusic(*at*)gmail.com or 914-924-2574.

COVID Policy:
Please wear an KN-94 or N-95 mask. Air filter provided! Also, please leave as much pet hair and pet dander behind as possible to help with allergies.

Artichoke Community Music class led by René Berblinger, $120 for 6 classes.

Beginning Mandolin will cover:
A. How to tune the mandolin
B. How to hold pick and utilize various right hand picking patterns.
C. How to read tablature and chord diagrams.
D. Open position chords and strums for accompaniment of songs and back up.
E. Open position pentatonic scale patterns useful in playing traditional fiddle tunes, blues, blue grass and improvisation.
F. Learn tunes with chord back-up.

Led by Rene Berblinger, Continuing Mandolin will take you to the next level journey, $120 for six classes.

The course will be designed and tailored based upon registrants to make sure you learn what you need in the next step of your journey to master the mandolin. You are welcome to take both the beginning and continuing class or just take one or the other...

Topics may cover and focus on any one of the following topics:

A. Learning to read music notation on the mandolin.
B. Closed position chords and back-up including some basic understanding of chord structures and patterns.
C. More advanced right and left hand techniques.
D. Scale patterns in open and movable positions.
E. Build tune repertoire in various styles including Celtic, traditional American folk and Bach or anything you bring!

Led by Maggie Lind (clawhammer banjo), Patrick Lind (guitar), and Sophie Enloe (fiddle), sliding scale $200 – $130 per student for 8 weeks. Please email maggiebanjo (*at*) gmail.com if you have financial need.

If you’ve been playing old-time music on fiddle, clawhammer banjo, or guitar for a while and are ready to build your repertoire while meeting and playing with other people, then this class is for you! We meet for 8 weeks and learn 6 traditional tunes and songs. We start each lesson in a large group and the instructors play the tune we will work on that evening. Then, we slow it down and all sing the melody together to learn it by ear. We separate into different classrooms for group lessons on each instrument. Finally, we come back together and play the tune all together. On the fourth meeting, we work specifically on reviewing the first three tunes and harmony singing. For the final class meeting, we will meet early for a big community dinner (COVID permitting) and will play all the tunes we have learned during the session. In addition to the class meetings, enrolled students will receive access to source recordings and demonstration videos for each of the tunes we teach.

COVID Policy:
We ask that you show proof of vaccination at the first class meeting and that you are current on your boosters to attend class. We will not require masking, but it is encouraged and welcomed if you feel compromised in any way. Should someone in class have a positive test within three days of class meeting we will notify everyone. We will follow CDC guidelines and will require masking or pivot to Zoom classes should we be required to do so.

Cascade Zydeco‘s weekly DJ dance moves to Tuesday nights at Catfish Lou‘s. Take advantage of the weekly lesson for beginners and then stay for the dance ‘til 9:30. Instructors rotate weekly and each brings their own curated playlist of classic and contemporary zydeco and Cajun music. Zydeco, two-step, waltz, blues, swing.

$5 admission Cascade Zydeco members, $10 general admission.
Feb 14 (Tue): CZ members free, non-members only $5

Dance lesson 7-7:30 pm
DJ music & dancing 7:30-9:30 pm

A big shout out to our dance instructors who bring the music and teach a zydeco lesson each week. (or sometimes Cajun two step or a zydeco line dance...) Here‘s the line up:
1st Tuesdays - Roland Jemerson & Janine Tebeau-Jemerson
2nd Tuesdays - David Seitz & Patti Lind
3rd Tuesdays - Terri Jo Bonbright & Roland Jemerson
4th Tuesdays - Deb Gaster & Rich Steronko
5th Tuesdays - Line dance lessons Terri Jo, Janine, Roland

Wood dance floor and full bar & food for purchase.

Catfish Lou‘s opens at 5, so you can come early, eat dinner and stay for the dancing!

No outside food or drinks are permitted, but bottled water will be available for $1.

COVID Policy:
Cascade Zydeco continues to abide by the recommendations of the Oregon Health Authority. Covid vaccinations and masks recommended, but not required.

Traditional and Contemporary folk music.

Hosted by:
1st Wednesday, Jack Bohl
2nd Wednesday, Will Selzer
3rd Wednesday, John Risley
4th Wednesday, Steven Smith
5th Wednesday, Mike Fisher

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

Jack Bohl hosts first Wednesdays, Wayne and Will host 2nd Wednesdays, Alex & Erica on third Wednesdays, Stephanie Canales (Canto Nuevo) 4th Wednesdays. John Risley 5th Wednesdays

Tony Becker of San Jose, California and Mark Wallis of Gloucester, England host this trans-atlantic 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 3:00 PM Eastern or 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.

The Focsle continues to meet weekly, via Zoom. Join us and our international music friends (including some professionals).

Focsle Music runs Singaround-style = whoever shows up performs a turn, while the rest listen in, muted. Musically, any genre welcome, ideally unplugged. Despite the maritime-sounding name, it’s not just a “Shanty Sing”

Pre-arranged Themed Sings on the 4th Weds. each month; your compliance entirely optional.

Led by Megan Cronin, $120 for seven classes.

Learn jazz standards through easy arrangements for violin. This class is for beginner-intermediate violin players who want to expand their repertoire by playing some of the most beloved jazz standards in a supportive group setting. Ability to read music or learn by ear is required.

This class is set up to be taken repeatedly, as new material will be presented each term.

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

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

Feb 1: music by Joyride, caller Rich Goss (GN*)
Mar 1: music by Joyride, caller Jean Gorrindo (GN*)
May 3: music by Joyride, caller Lindsey Dono (GN*)

*GN means caller employs gender-neutral terminology

COVID Policy:
Masks are required indoors except for performers on-stage.
Proof of vaccination is required for entry to the event.
You will need to have provided contact information and have signed a waiver.

NOTE: If you have been to a Joyride or other contra or English dance in Portland during the pandemic, you will be in the database and will not need to bring your proof of vaccination, sign a new waiver or re-provide contact information. If you’re not sure, then bring proof of vaccination and you can take care of the waiver and contact info at the gig.

Pre-registration is not requested for this event.

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

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

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

All welcome! Led by Anne Weiss, this class will help you sing better in a non-judgmental, fun environment, $120 for seven weeks or $25 drop-in. Register at the Artichoke Music website using the link below.

We‘ll work on breath support, basic techniques, how to hear and stay in pitch, hold a melody (and even a little harmony), and learn your range, using easy songs and styles from around the world.

Location: Class will be held in SE near SE Division and 76th street. Exact address will be sent after registration. Unless the weather is unusually agreeable, classes will meet indoors.

Questions: anneweissmusic(*at*)gmail.com or 914-924-2574.

COVID Policy:
Please wear an KN-94 or N-95 mask. Air filter provided! Also, please leave as much pet hair and pet dander behind as possible to help with allergies.

QuaranTUNE Virtual Dulcimer Fest was established in an effort to provide relief and connection for musicians during the “lock-down” of early 2020. It now continues to host live-streamed events online. Workshops, concerts, and jams are affordable and available to anyone, anywhere in the world. Workshops are $10.75 each; concert pass for 5 concerts $25.75.

Led by Ken Gaines, $60 for two sessions, $30 drop-in price per session.

Most of us involved in writing have "great ideas" about the songs we‘d like to write but just can‘t seem to get started. This 2 part workshop presents two very different but equally valid ways to get the bones of a song started and then flesh it out. This workshop is especially helpful for those just beginning to write their own songs.

Each session is 2.5 to 3 hours long. Please bring your instruments, paper, and something to write with.

**Upon checkout, you may select the registration type from the drop-down menu (Drop-in vs. 2 session)

Please note: The class sessions are scheduled 2 weeks apart (February 2nd & February 16th).

Led by Avery Hill, $140 for eight classes.

This 8-week class will cover / review all the basics you need to know for early success in your ukulele playing: how to hold and strum your instrument, a variety of songs to bust out at your next open mic or family talent show, and other essential skills to get you off to a strong start with your playing.

Instructor Avery Hill has been teaching music in Portland for 10 years and is always excited to invite new musicians into the fold (though she would say you’ve always been a musician!). In the classroom, she sees herself as part expert, part guide, part cheerleader as you hone your skills and grow in your overall musicianship.

Thursday Night Coffeehouse is a celebration of up to four local and touring artists coming together in an intimate, coffeehouse setting, at the venerable Artichoke Community Music - it is a wonderful opportunity to hear artists of all levels in a listening room setting. Beer, wine, soft drinks, and light snacks are available for purchase at the bar, $10.

Feb 9 (Thu):
Gerard LeBarde – songwriter/composer, guitar and song stylist
Joy Damiani‘s songs skip along the fine line between profundity and profanity.
Mitch Whitaker is a Pacific Northwest singer-songwriter.
KC Craine is an American fingerstyle guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer.

Mar 2 (Thu):
The El Kays are a harmony-fueled transatlantic folk-pop duo from Portland, OR.
Ron Shaffer is an award-winning songwriter.
Dirk Van Houweling has a career sixty plus years in the making.
Dan Duggan writes and sings from his heart to your heart.

Mar 9 (Thu):
Karyn Ann is a Soul/Americana singer-songwriter who packs a proverbial punch with her powerful vocals and alluring emotive lyricism.
David Gross is a singer-songwriter who has opened for Odetta, Dave Van Ronk, John Prine, and Tom Waits.
The Tabor Mountain Boys (Brad Price and Greg Stone) are two guitar players that play a mix of bluegrass, folk, and original songs.
Robin Greene-Jacobs is a singer-songwriter spinning tales of adventure, love and even ghosts from Alaska to Oregon. Robin plays a style of Indie-Folk with a dash of blues. She will be joined by Oregon-based folk-rocker, Woody Moran.

Drop-in class, beginners are always welcomed. No air conditioning, but plenty of fans, wear lighter clothes to be more comfortable and bring your water bottles to re-hydrate often! Please refrain from heavy perfumes, etc. Every Thursday night except foul weather and Thanksgiving. Mature teenagers are welcome at 12 and older, $10.

COVID Policy:
Personal responsibility guidelines – we assume that all attending have had a chance to be vaccinated and boosted; extra masks and hand sanitizers are available and exhaust system will be on before and during all performances.

Led by Avery Hill, $160 for eight classes. An 8-week musical romp through 1960s Detroit and the hits that emerged, including Heard It Through the Grapevine (2 versions!), My Girl, How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, and more. 

This class is recommended for players with basic knowledge of playing ukulele in the Keys of C, D, G, and A, along with basic strumming technique. We’ll start there and expand our repertoire of both chords and strumming options, with adaptations for those looking for more or less challenge in their playing.

Questions? Please reach out to Avery directly via her website: www.averyhill.studio

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:
Most Fridays: Dan Shramek
4th Fridays: Steven Morrison

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

QuaranTUNE Virtual Dulcimer Fest was established in an effort to provide relief and connection for musicians during the “lock-down” of early 2020. It now continues to host live-streamed events online. Workshops, concerts, and jams are affordable and available to anyone, anywhere in the world. Workshops are $10.75 each; concert pass for 5 concerts $25.75.

Led by Maggie Lind, $180 for 8 weeks (sliding scale of $160-100 available in cases of financial hardship).

If you know most first position chords such as A, Am, A7, B7, C, D, Dm, D7, E, Em, E7, F, and G and you are fairly comfortable strumming while playing chords at the same time, this class is for you!

We will to continue to build up our basic guitar playing skills through familiar songs. We will work on rhythmic competence, strumming techniques, singing while playing, basic finger picking, simple melodies, and basic music theory. All that sounds a bit fancy, but my goal is to help you develop your musicality and confidence playing songs you enjoy. We will do lots of review and will learn new songs and skills each week. I supplement our lessons using a google classroom with videos, source recordings, and chord charts.

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 and/or Laurie Sonnenfeld.

Apr 22 (Fri): 12-2 pm - Earth Day Special

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

Hosted by Jeff Rosenberg, 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.

Apr 15 (Fri): 1:30-3:00 pm - Fresh Tunes on The Songcircle
Join guest host Dan Shramek on The Songcircle this Friday at 1:30 pm as we hear the latest from Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Jamestown Revival, Anais Mitchell, Ian Noe, John R. Miller, and Emily Scott Robinson, as well as favorites from Levon Helm, Waxahatchie, Richard Thompson, Son Volt and many others.

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

We are thrilled to invite you all to First Fridays with Lloyd Jones at Cafe Artichoke Live, show at 7 pm (doors open at 6:30).

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

Featuring:
Feb 3 (Fri): Renato Caranto, smouldering tenor saxophone, $15

Then our duo returns to the mountain, no cover charge, all ages.

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.

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

Admission: Sliding scale, pay what you can: recommended range $7- $15

Jan 20: caller Erik Weberg, music by Lisa Scott (piano), Betsy Branch (violin), Laura Kuhlman (flute)
Jan 27: caller Ric Goldman, music by Richard Scher (piano), Erica Liebert (violin), Meg Tapley (flute), Jon Neff (bass)
Feb 3: caller Cynthia Stenger, music by Heather Pinney (piano), George Penk (violin), Erik Weberg (flute)
Feb 10: caller David Macemon, music by Lisa Scott (piano), Erica Liebert (violin), Betsy Branch (violin), Laura Kuhlman (flute)
Feb 17: caller Erik Weberg, music by Richard Scher (piano), Erica Liebert (violin), Meg Tapley (flute), Jon Neff (bass)
Feb 24: caller Laura Hatch, music by Fine Companions (Lisa Scott, piano, Betsy Branch, violin, Bill Tomczak, clarinet/saxophones, Erik Weberg, flute)

COVID Policy:
PCDC events require proof of full vaccination: two doses of Pfizer or Moderna, or a single does of Johnson & Johnson, and at least one booster, if eligible.

PCDC events require attendees always wear a “well-fitted mask” – that is, a mask that fully covers the nose and mouth at all times, is made of multi-ply material (cloth and/or surgical) masks, typically together), or is an official N95, KN95, or K94 mask (all without valves). Masks with holes, face-shields, gaiters, single-layer masks and bandanas are not considered well-fitted masks.

PCDC English and Contra events require that attendees acknowledge that close contact with others involves certain risk. Consequently, attendees will be required to sign an events waiver.

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.

QuaranTUNE Virtual Dulcimer Fest was established in an effort to provide relief and connection for musicians during the “lock-down” of early 2020. It now continues to host live-streamed events online. Workshops, concerts, and jams are affordable and available to anyone, anywhere in the world. Workshops are $10.75 each; concert pass for 5 concerts $25.75.

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.

Tom’s folk music program is going on 35 years and one of the longest running music radio shows around.

You can listen on www.folkmusicnotebook.com on Saturday at 1 pm PST and again on Sunday at 10 pm.

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

Feb 4: caller Jesse Partridge, music by The Stage Crew (Lori Shaffer, fiddle; Sue Songer, fiddle, piano; Lanny Martin, accordion, piano)

GN* = Jesse Partridge will use robins/larks role terms

COVID Policy:
PCDC events require proof of full vaccination: two doses of Pfizer or Moderna, or a single does of Johnson & Johnson, and at least one booster, if eligible.

PCDC events require attendees always wear a “well-fitted mask” – that is, a mask that fully covers the nose and mouth at all times, is made of multi-ply material (cloth and/or surgical masks, typically together), or is an official N95, KN95, or K94 mask (all without valves). Masks with holes, face-shields, gaiters, single-layer masks and bandanas are not considered well-fitted masks.

PCDC English and Contra events require that attendees acknowledge that close contact with others involves certain risk. Consequently, attendees will be required to sign an events waiver.

Oregon’s largest annual folk music concert event, a benefit for Transition Projects, will celebrate its 34th Anniversary tonight, $30 advance/$32 door, show 7 pm (doors open at 6), minors OK when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

“Winterfolk” is one of those rare expressions of giving which brings disparate communities of our area together, in the common celebration of music and caring- and a sure knowledge that every dollar raised at the door goes to the folks it is intended to help

For over 53 years, Transition Projects has delivered life-saving and life changing support to some of Portland’s most vulnerable residents. “Winterfolk” is proud to partner with this long time organization, working towards one of the most basic human rights.

Performers include:
Tracy Grammer
Tom May & Friends
Kate Power and Steve Einhorn
Jim Page
The Prairie Blossoms
Doug & Judy Koch Smith
Hanz Araki & Colleen Raney

COVID Policy:
The Alberta Rose Theater will no longer be requiring masks for entry in alignment with the recent announcement from Oregon Governor Kate Brown. While face masks are no longer mandatory, our staff will continue to wear them and we highly encourage that you wear one as well.

There’s comfort in the expected and the everyday. But then our lives suddenly pick up speed, there’s an unexpected curve, and we’re off the rails once again with storytellers Maura Doherty, Sarah Stein, and Eric Foxman; there’s no telling what might happen next, show at 7:30 pm (doors open at 7), $15. The show will be live streamed and archived on Artichoke Café’s YouTube Channel.

QuaranTUNE Virtual Dulcimer Fest was established in an effort to provide relief and connection for musicians during the “lock-down” of early 2020. It now continues to host live-streamed events online. Workshops, concerts, and jams are affordable and available to anyone, anywhere in the world. Workshops are $10.75 each; concert pass for 5 concerts $25.75.

We are starting up in-person sing arounds, but Golden Link will still be hosting virtual sing-arounds on Zoom.

Virtual sing arounds actually provide some advantages over in-person sing arounds as well. We‘ve seen participation from people around the United States and around the world. Even for people who live close by, sometimes travel to our in-person sing arounds can be an impediment to attending, especially on work nights. So, due to the success of the current Zoom sing arounds, we plan to continue the virtual sing arounds in addition to the in-person sing arounds even when things return to normal. This would allow many more people to participate than we see in our in-person sing arounds.

Jan 15 (Tue): virtual sing around, Leader: David Russell
Jan 22 (Tue): virtual sing around, Leader: Janice Hanson
Jan 29 (Tue): virtual sing around, Leader: Sue Hengelsberg
Feb 5 (Tue): virtual sing around, Leader: Jeff Stewart
Feb 12 (Tue): virtual sing around, Leader: Nikki Roosa
Pat Pauly

MEETING TIME:
4:15 pm - Open to connect
4:30 pm - Sing-around begins

A ballad is a song that tells a story. Bring us your ballads from renowned collections, local history, family tradition, or just ripping good yarns.

Watch live on Facebook using the link provided. For the Zoom participant link, join the mailing list or email info(at)lynnoel.com on the day of the event.

Feb 5 (Sun): Guest host Linn Phipps

MAILING LIST & TIP JAR
http://www.mermaidstavern.com

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:
Mask required · Staff wear masks · Staff get temperature checks · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits.

Cafe Artichoke Live concert, $10. show: 2 pm (doors open at 1:30).

Skillful musicians and vocalists, "A Fine Mess" perform Irish, Scottish and American folk music with occasional rock, blues and country favorites. Most of all, this group is fun.

Beer, wine, soft drinks, and light snacks are available for purchase in the café.

First Sunday: Christian Harmony
Third Sunday: Blue Book

COVID Policy:
Vaccination is required, but masks are optional except in the public areas of the building(s).

Song Circle every Sunday - see Facebook page of Fat Albert‘s Coffee House for Zoom Link and meeting ID.

Held every Sunday. For more info, go to: http://www.seafolklore.org/wp/about-sfs/seattle-song-circle/.

Irish traditional at its finest and friends of many years, Seán and Johnny have a special chemistry. A sure and certain mastery of their instruments, combined with a love of traditional music and wide knowledge of both tunes and players, makes this a very special duo, show at 7:30 pm (doors open at 7), $25. Seán Gavin, master uilleann piper and flute player, is one of the most highly regarded Irish musicians of his generation. Johnny B Connolly is a Dublin-born accordionist whose exquisite playing has become a byword in traditional circles.