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Portland Sacred Harp cordially invites all who love to sing to add their voices to our 28th Annual Pacific NW Sacred Harp Convention.
This is a FREE community event, open to all ages and no singing experience is required. Songbooks will be available to borrow for the day, come and go as you please, potluck lunch at noon.
Happy Valley School of Music
Every other Sunday from Sep 8 through Oct 20, led by Tracy Kim, learn to improvise over any chord or chord progression at any time, $120 for four workshops, Artichoke Music, More info: artichokemusic.org/classes.
Please Note: If you miss the start date of the term, you can do a $35 drop-in rate per session. Please contact Tracy at 503-236-8613.
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.
Happy Valley School of Music
Every other Sunday from Sep 8 through Oct 20, led by Tracy Kim, learn and jam in a relaxed setting, $120 for four workshops. More info: artichokemusic.org/classes.
Please Note: If you miss the start date of the term, you can do a $35 drop-in rate per session. Please contact Tracy at 503-236-8613.
Gypsy jazz and vintage swing acoustic stringband, free, all ages. Info: 503-232-1504 or www.laurelthirst.com (Every Sunday)
Cajun musicians gather at different homes, everyone is welcome and sometimes there is room to dance. Potluck! To get on the mailing list, send to Tia Regan at regantia(at)gmail.com
Happy Valley School of Music
Every Sunday from Sep 8 through Oct 20, led by Tracy Kim, this class makes learning and understanding music theory fun and EASY! $150 for seven classes. More info: artichokemusic.org/classes.
Please Note: If you miss the start date of the term, you can do a $30 drop-in rate per session. Please contact Tracy at 503-236-8613.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Vancouver
music by UUCVan Contra Band, led by Carl Thor, caller Rich Goss.
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.
led by Mark Bosnian, a monthly community sing-along gathering, $10. Info: www.artichokemusic.org/calendar
Led by Mark Bosnian, a monthly community sing-along gathering. $10. Info: 232-8845 or artichokemusic.org/classes
Beaverton Community Center
Come prepared to share a 5-to-7-minute story. RSVP and confirm the date with terry.jordan(at)comcast.net. (Every third Sunday)
Benefit for Raphael House
Old-time blues. Every Sunday. Free.
Enjoy gospel music with potluck and fellowship to follow. Please RSVP to Pastor Richard Monks at 360-225-6332 or Gary Everett at 360-606-8992.
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.
Muddy Rudder Public House
Irish music, no cover, 21+.
Tom Harke is kindly lending us his home.
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.
Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub
Free. (2nd through last Sundays but please verify)
The Vault at Gastro Mania
Roots and more, with Hank Rasco, Steve Bradley, John Bunzow, Bob Love, Jeff Woodcock, Kurtis Piltz, $8 cash at door.
Calling all players and fans of the ukulele! Join us for an entire evening devoted to our love for our delightful instrument, hosted by Avery Hill, $5, advance tickets from www.brownpapertickets.com (plus service fee).
Have a song or two you‘d like to share? Individuals and small groups are invited to sign up for a slot ahead of time (email avery(at)learnsongbysong.com) or on the night of the open mic, if there is still space.
Talented songwriter and musician - author of "The President Sang Amazing Grace", house concert in SW Portland, contact Emily Daniel at eldaniel1(at)mac.com for more information.
Fulton Park Community Center
Every Sunday, led by Donna Cole, we dance circles, couples, and some lines; beginning dances will be taught at 8, followed by new dances at 9, admission $7. Check the online calendar at http://portlandisraelidance.com for cancellations or schedule changes.
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.
Early morning folk music to get your week started, hosted by Ed Mellnik.
Aaron Canwell of the popular Kindie band, Micah and Me, is teaching a weekly ukulele drop in designed for parents, caregivers, and nannies who would like to learn to play the ukulele with their little ones in tow. This is also available to anyone of any age; just know kids will be tolerated!
The cost is $10 for anyone over 10 years of age (even if they bring their own ukulele). And $10 per ukulele for those under 10 years old that choose to participate.
Extra sessions at noon-1 pm and 2-3 pm.
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.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Willamette Falls
Every 1st & 3rd Monday, UU Congregation at Willamette Falls, 710 6th St., Oregon City (big pink church right across from the library), parking in the lot behind the church. Contact Emily Brault at skypilotemily{at}msn.com to get on the mailing list.
Muddy Rudder Public House
Doin‘ what it takes, no cover, 21+.
The Kung Pao Chickens (Tim Acott, Gary Gunther, Jon Neufeld, and Tracy Kim) perform a diverse mix of European gypsy jazz, American jazz classics, and Brazilian bossa novas, free.
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
Every Tuesday until Dec 31, open to the public and all are welcome! Mr. Ben will sing your children‘s favorite songs, inspiring movement, growth, connection, and cognitive and emotional development.
music from 10 to 10:45, and if time allows, open play afterwards with toys provided by Woodlawn Swap n‘ Play Less.
Kelli Welli is a fun, popular Portland childrens’ performer. Her music is great for toddlers on up, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays.
Laurelthirst Public House
Bluegrass; impeccable musicianship and hard-driving originals, free, all ages.
Fine sax with piano attached, free. Info: reggiehouston.com
Every Tuesday, free, all ages. Info: 503-417-8143 or www.hostelcafepdx.com.
Oct 22: Sunfish Duo (Sarah Ells Fish and Dan Fish)
McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern
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
Traditional and contemporary folk music, hosted by John Risley
Led by Annie Sea, live looping allows musicians to lay down layer after layer of sound in real time.
Loopers of all levels are welcome. We will have the space to split the group into two stations at this venue, so beginners and more experienced loopers will be able to practice with others at their level, $25.
Every Wednesday, newcomer friendly! Info: Jane Gallagher at janeromfo5(at)gmail.com
Zydeco dance lesson 7 pm, live music 7:30 - 10 pm, Jesse Young, Mike Danner, Jennifer Smieja, Greg Hyatt, and Brian Foxworth serve up another dynamite night of swampy soul and rock n roll. Let‘s dance! $15 general/ $12 Cascade Zydeco members, 21+ after 8:30 pm.
The Vault at Gastro Mania
A new band each week, $7 cash at the door (except as noted), Info: 503-715-6157 or www.oregonbluegrass.org
Oct 2: Fiddle Night (Luke Price, James Mason, Ben Blechman,Annie Staninec) - $10 cash at door
Oct 9: True North
Oct 16: Whiskey Deaf
Oct 23: Sam Hill
Oct 30: Leif & Aileen Halvorson with Friends
Every Wednesday, hosted by local singer-songwriter Ric Trinkle.
Featured Act:
Oct 23: Three Together (Doug Smith, Judy Koch Smith & Don Mitchell)
Oct 30: Sea Caves (Sydney Rohrs, Shiloh Halsey, Cameron Jones, Brian Nelson, Johnny Askew)
Traditional American music: folk and traditional musics from a variety of sources including early country recordings from the 20s and 30s, hosted by Jonathan Lay.
Every Thursday, until Nov 21, a fun, energetic, interactive acoustic show for kids, free, suggested donation of $5 per kid or $10 per family.
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.
Good songs played with high energy, deep roots, and an unpretentious sense of fun, free. Info: 503-232-1504 or https://laurelthirst.com/events.
Artichoke Community Music
Come on down to Artichoke Music for the return of Acoustic Village, hosted by Richard Colombo! Be part of the heart. Make sure to arrive a little bit early and put your name in the hat to play two songs, cover or original. Hope to see you there!!!
Doors open at 6:30 pm, $5-10 cover at the door (sliding scale).
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.
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.
Beatles tribute band, Info: ray_richards1{at}msn.com.
Featuring the best in traditional and contemporary folk and roots music, with a focus on new releases and vintage favorites, hosted by Dan Shramek (every 2nd and 4th Friday, alternates with Lark in the Morning).
Cascade Park Community Library
Every 4th Friday from 10:00am - noon (except Dec 20 - we will be playing Christmas tunes), Cascade Park Community Library (next door to Firstenburg Community Center)
For further info contact Donita Andrews at Donita_Andrews{at}yahoo.com.
Zazzy Zoe & Mr Ben present a fun and upbeat show for children and adults every Friday.
Enchanting duo, free, all ages.
The Vault at Gastro Mania
Jazz, blues, soul - Louis Pain with Renato Caranto & Edwin Coleman III, $10 cash at door.
House Concert in Northeast Portland
An evening of humorous stories, user-friendly songs, and acoustic folk philosophy that’s guaranteed to leave you smiling. Come out and sing along with me. I’m bringing my banjo and other weapons of mass delight.
House concert in Northeast Portland, hosted by Donna Andrews, space is limited — reserve your seat. To make a reservation and get directions: contact Donna.Andrews2020(at)gmail.com or 206-432-2569, suggested donation: $15-20, no one turned away.
The 26th annual weekend of English country dancing. For more info and pre-registration (required) go to: portlandecdball/info.
Oct 25 (Friday), 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM: Pre-Ball Dance
Caller: Ric Goldman
Band: Heather Pinney (piano), George Penk (violin), Laura Kuhlman (flute).
Newcomers welcome; best to arrive by 7:15 and introduce yourself to the caller for orientation. No partner required.
Dance shoes only on the maple floorboards, please.
Oct 26 (Saturday),
noon-2 pm: Ball Workshop
7-11 pm: The Ball
Caller: David Macemon
Band: Fine Companions - Betsy Branch (violin), Lisa Scott (piano), Bill Tomczak (winds), Erik Weberg(flute).
All Friday and Saturday events at:
Oaks Park Dance Pavilion
7805 SE Oaks Park Way
Portland, Oregon 97202
Oct 27 (Sunday), 10:30am – 2:00pm: Potluck Brunch and Dance Party at:
A Renaissance School
0234 SW Bancroft St
Portland OR
House Concert – Wee Ceili Room
Bringing Scottish traditional music to audiences in five continents; social potluck and drink starts at 7 pm, concert at 8, $20 open seating. All seats need to be purchased, then address will be given.
8 pm (doors open at 7), Stand And Sway is a new band that combines the talents of singer/songwriters Beth Wood and Ara Lee. Join them tonight as they celebrate the release of their debut album, "Deep Blue".
Portland trio Five Letter Word, recent winners of the Northwest String Summit Band Competition, kicks off the show, $16 advance/$19 door. Minors OK when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tickets online through www.albertarosetheatre.com.
Laurelthirst Public House
9 pm, more than just a tribute band, $12, 21+.
Classic and original county music fronted by sisters Gabrielle and Joanna Macrae with sibling tight harmonies, with White Lights and Mizner & Smith, great for dancing, $10, 21+.
Music in the country style, including western & western swing, cowboy & country blues, country folk, bluegrass, rockabilly, hillbilly, Americana, and honky tonk. hosted by Robert Parish, Wayne and Kathy Johnson, Wayne Selzer, Mary Rondthaler, and Gary Baysinger.
1st Saturday - Robert Parish along with son Graham play sets featuring particular artists as well as sets with a variety of artist.
2nd Saturday, Wayne and Kathy - Variety of country, western, western swing, country folk, country blues, bluegrass, rockabilly and Americana.
3rd Saturday - Will Selzer - Blends all types & styles of country music from 50+ years, rooted in mid-20th century, men and women artists equally. The goal is to entertain our listeners and to have fun.
4th Saturday - Mary - Bringing a musician’s ear to the collective with a focus on older country and Western swing from the ‘30s to the ‘70s, always with a good dose of women artists.
5th Saturday - Gary - Countrypolitan Blues - A mix of eastern philosophy and western swing; the yin, the yang, and the do-si-do.
Past shows available on the program page at https://kboo.fm/program/swing-n-country.
Every Saturday, 9 am to noon, the best of traditional and contemporary bluegrass and old time music, and information about local shows and festivals!
First Saturday: 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.
Laurelthirst Public House
noon-2 pm, Nuanced and sassy stringband music with sweet harmonies, free, all ages.
###MARCH 14 CANCELLED###
Waverly UCC
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.
Led by Ronn McFarlane, Visiting Instructor, in this lute “show-and-tell”, Ronn traces the 800 year history of the lute – the most popular instrument of the Renaissance – and its evolution, its music, and its place in popular culture, $30.
Fourth Saturday of every month, with John Richter, sing a bunch of great songs and make beautiful harmony with new and old friends, $5.
4-6 pm: Caleb Klauder, Kevin Sandri, Brian Bagdonus and Taylor Grover start out the party (almost the complete Original Foghorn Leghorn Stringband)
6-9 pm: Pete Krebs
9 pm-late: Johnny Connoly & friends, old time, country and Irish, Don‘t know yet if there‘s a cover. Should be all ages till 8 or 9.
Laurelthirst Public House
6-8 pm, incredible, dusty, road-worn songs, played by a ready and rowdy killer ensemble, free, all ages.
The Vault at Gastro Mania
R&B, rock, awamp, $8 cash at door.
Traditional Country - Western Music – Bluegrass open mic, all are welcomed Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, doors open 6:30 pm, jam 7-10 pm.
2nd & 4th Saturday, potluck 5:30 pm (potluck will be at 5:30 pm at a contra dancer‘s home - NOT at the dance venue), lesson at 7, dance at 7:30, sliding scale admission: $6-10 members, $8-10 general.
Jan 11: music by The End Effects, caller Deb Comly
Jan 25: music by Bandwidth, caller Laurel Thomas
Feb 8: music by Breakers Yard, caller Woody Lane
Feb 22: music by Huckleberry Jam, caller Karen Olsen
****A Cascade Promenade Event****
Mar 13: (Friday) music by Heliotrope, caller Gwen Rousseau
Mar 28: music by The Nettles, caller Michael Karcher
Apr 11: music by Gabe Schliffer and Sugar Pine, caller William Watson
Apr 25: music by The Luddite Ramblers, caller Susan Michaels
May 9: music by Countercurrent, caller Lindsey Dono
Concert 7 pm (doors open at 6), 18th Season Kickoff~ Halloween Fall Flight of Fancy, $20 (plus service fee), tickets from Eventbrite, all sales final, all ages, bar with ID.
The Cast:
3 LEG TORSO - Charming and Delighting Portland since 1996 with their Fiddle-Tastic, Accordion-o-Riffic musical stylings!
UKELADIES PDX - A Bevy of Dashing, Darling Ukulele Divas ~ Sure to Charm and Please!
HORSENECKS - Furious Fiddling, Beguiling Banjo & Heartbreaking Harmonies from the North-West’s Old-Time Finest!
STARELLA SISTERS - A time Machine bringing the Glory Days of Dancing Showgirls to our Stage!
CHARLIE BROWN- Thrill to the Skill of Rose City’s Premier Juggler & Cigar Box Manipulator!
KJ McELRATH - Firey Fingers Fly Revealing Rompin’ Ragtime Piano!
The Cur~Tails - Our Jazzy, Swing-a-Lishus house band!
The 26th annual weekend of English country dancing. For more info and pre-registration (required) go to: portlandecdball/info.
Oct 25 (Friday), 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM: Pre-Ball Dance
Caller: Ric Goldman
Band: Heather Pinney (piano), George Penk (violin), Laura Kuhlman (flute).
Newcomers welcome; best to arrive by 7:15 and introduce yourself to the caller for orientation. No partner required.
Dance shoes only on the maple floorboards, please.
Oct 26 (Saturday),
noon-2 pm: Ball Workshop
7-11 pm: The Ball
Caller: David Macemon
Band: Fine Companions - Betsy Branch (violin), Lisa Scott (piano), Bill Tomczak (winds), Erik Weberg(flute).
All Friday and Saturday events at:
Oaks Park Dance Pavilion
7805 SE Oaks Park Way
Portland, Oregon 97202
Oct 27 (Sunday), 10:30am – 2:00pm: Potluck Brunch and Dance Party at:
A Renaissance School
0234 SW Bancroft St
Portland OR
Portland State University
Lincoln Recital Hall - LH 75
Five-time international prize winner and 2018 winner of classical guitar’s most prestigious competition, Guitar Foundation of America (GFA), $11.50 advance, student discounts available, free to PFS members.
7:30 pm, potluck: 6:30 pm, traditional and original music, voluntary donation $20, or as you can. Please RSVP for directions & to reserve as space is limited. Info: Abbie Weisenbloom at abbiew(at)froggie.com or 503-233-4945. For music, please visit: www.mckassonandmcdonald.com.
Ryan McKasson (fiddle), Eric McDonald (guitar, vocals), Jeremiah McLane (accordion).
(7:30 lesson, 8:00 PM dance), $6-15 sliding scale. Info: portlandcountrydance.org.
Oct 26: music by George Penk, Heather Pinney, and friends, caller Laurel Thomas
Muddy Rudder Public House
Acoustic blues and Americana, no cover, 21+. Info: jamesclem.com.
Mar 28: Jeff Masters will be joining me on harmonica.
Reinventing the lute for the twenty-first century, doors open at 7:30, $15, advance tickets from www.brownpapertickets.com (plus service fee).
20th Anniversary Show with The Low Bones, Henri Debris, alternative rock, folk rock, $10
Willamette Heritage Center
Step into a world of Celtic culture at the Ceili of the Valley’s fourth annual Samhain Celtic New Year Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in the Spinning Room at the Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St. SE.
Happy Valley School of Music
Every other Sunday from Sep 15 through Oct 27, led by Tracy Kim, learn the most common chord voicings of Brazilian guitarists, $120 for four workshops, More info: artichokemusic.org/classes
Please Note: If you miss the start date of the term, you can do a $35 drop-in rate per session. Please contact Tracy at 503-236-8613.
Just Bob Café (formerly Anna Bannanas)
Labor/woman songs/Malvina Reynolds ditties. (Every 4th Sunday but please verify)
The 26th annual weekend of English country dancing. For more info and pre-registration (required) go to: portlandecdball/info.
Oct 25 (Friday), 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM: Pre-Ball Dance
Caller: Ric Goldman
Band: Heather Pinney (piano), George Penk (violin), Laura Kuhlman (flute).
Newcomers welcome; best to arrive by 7:15 and introduce yourself to the caller for orientation. No partner required.
Dance shoes only on the maple floorboards, please.
Oct 26 (Saturday),
noon-2 pm: Ball Workshop
7-11 pm: The Ball
Caller: David Macemon
Band: Fine Companions - Betsy Branch (violin), Lisa Scott (piano), Bill Tomczak (winds), Erik Weberg(flute).
All Friday and Saturday events at:
Oaks Park Dance Pavilion
7805 SE Oaks Park Way
Portland, Oregon 97202
Oct 27 (Sunday), 10:30am – 2:00pm: Potluck Brunch and Dance Party at:
A Renaissance School
0234 SW Bancroft St
Portland OR
Happy Valley School of Music
Every other Sunday from Sep 15 through Oct 27, led by Tracy Kim. Love the Beatles? This workshop and jam session will teach you many of the Beatles most requested and classic songs. Info: artichokemusic.org/classes. All instruments are welcome for this workshop.
Please Note: If you miss the start date of the term, you can do a $35 drop-in rate per session. Please contact Tracy at 503-236-8613.
We are 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. Info: 503-232-1504 or www.laurelthirst.com.
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
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.
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
Kennedy School Community Room
Community Room (SE corner of the building), All are welcome. Topics and teachers vary from month to month and are intended to deepen our relationship to the tradition of Sacred Harp singing. See www.portlandsacredharp.org for more info.
The Vault at Gastro Mania
Irish music, $5 cash at door.
Contact jamiberry(at)yahoo.com (Every 4th Sunday)
Kennedy School Community Room
Community Room (SE Corner of the building), songbooks provided, no experience necessary. Info: www.portlandsacredharp.org or Jessica Beer at jessicabeer(at)gmail.com
First Congregational Church
Perhaps the most precise and soulful classical guitarist of his generation, Portland International Guitar series, tickets $24-$57, all ages.
Old-time blues, every Sunday, free.
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.
Muddy Rudder Public House
Irish music, no cover, 21+.
Tom Harke is kindly lending us his home.
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.
Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub
Free. (2nd through last Sundays but please verify)
+++SHOW CANCELLED+++
Artichoke Music
+++SHOW CANCELLED+++
Benefit For Artichoke Music, $15, advance tickets through www,brownpapertickets.com (plus service fee).
Opening the show: Johnny B and Lenny.
Illinois Doug, Slide McBride and Dale Jones will be presenting a cross-section of American music; folk, jazz, blues, swing, even some classic country.
Doors open at 6 pm, This performance will showcase John on piano accompanied by long time collaborators Jeff Leonard on bass and Jason Moore on percussion. This trio has been performing together for 25 years and the music will feature elements of folk, jazz, classical & rock spun in different directions, $20, VIP table (seats 4) $100
3rd Sunday, $7-15 sliding scale at the door, kids are free. No dancing experience necessary. Info: www.bubbaguitar.com.
Jan 19 event related to Old Time Music Gathering, but not an official event.
Jan 19: Music by Cully Cutups and Steam Machine, caller Rina Rossi.
February 16: Music by Stickpile. Gender-neutral calling by Andy Grummon and one other person TBA.
Mar 15: Music by Rats Gone to Rest, callers TBA.
Apr 19: Music by the Pork Belly Futures, callers TBA.
May 17: Music by the Yard Art Ensemble, callers TBA, Gender-neutral calling.
Fulton Park Community Center
Every Sunday, led by Donna Cole, we dance circles, couples, and some lines; beginning dances will be taught at 8, followed by new dances at 9, admission $7. Check the online calendar at http://portlandisraelidance.com for cancellations or schedule changes.
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.