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Gypsy jazz and vintage swing acoustic stringband, free, all ages.
led by Mark Bosnian, a monthly community sing-along gathering, $10. Info: www.artichokemusic.org/calendar
Songbooks provided, no exp necessary. Info: website or Jessica Beer at jessicabeer(at)gmail.com
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
Catfish Lou's -
NOTE NEW ADDRESS:
Jazz, soul, funk - from Steve’s Vault at Catfish Lou’s - NOTE NEW ADDRESS: 6540 SW Fallbrook Place, Beaverton (just past the intersection of SW Scholls and Allen Blvd.), $8 cover.
Upcoming event:
Sun Nov 24, Julie and the Boys, 7-10 pm, $8 cover
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.
Blacque Butterfly Experience music is inspirational, motivational and spiritual, socially conscious and thought provoking.
Eric Blood Project‘s music is insightful soul and hiphop, $15, advance tickets through www,brownpapertickets.com (plus service fee).
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.
Acoustic blues and Americana, no cover. Info: www.jamesclem.com.
Mar 30: Jeff Masters will be joining me on harmonica.
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.
Concert 7:30 pm, potluck: 6:30 pm, duo from The Netherlands singing traditional folk and original songs with intricate harmonies, 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 http://www.thelasses.nl.
Muddy Rudder Public House
Doin‘ what it takes, no cover, 21+.
Lenora's Ballroom at Waverly UCC
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.
The finest in local Django Reinhardt-inspired gypsy jazz and swing dance music, 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.
Jessa plays fun songs for kids.
Laurelthirst Public House
Bluegrass; impeccable musicianship and hard-driving originals, free, all ages.
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 Alex and Erica
Red Yarn weaves folksongs and puppetry into high-energy, interactive shows for family audiences, celebrating the multicultural musical heritage of the USA. As Red leads audiences through the landscapes of American folklore (depicted on beautiful quilted backdrops), he introduces his Critter friends along the way. These handmade animal puppets provide comic relief, calm and tender moments, and valuable social-emotional lessons, $10-20/family suggested.
Hosted by Woodlawn Swap ‘n Play.
Matt Lynch provides a family friendly music show for kids of all ages.
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.
Every Wednesday, newcomer friendly! Info: Jane Gallagher at janeromfo5(at)gmail.com
Every 3rd Wednesday, suggested donation $5 at the door. an informal and fun chance to play some blues with others. All acoustic instruments welcome – and beginners too! Feel free to bring a song to lead and teach us.
Gratitude as an inherent quality in our lives that we can always access. This is the basis for The Nature of Gratitude, an annual community gathering exploring diverse aspects of gratitude through live music, spoken word, photography and more. This years theme of exploration is Returning. Each gathering is an opportunity to raise awareness and proceeds for a different local grassroots cause. This event will benefit Transition Projects, an organization with five decades of experience providing shelter, housing and supportive services for very low-income people, $15, advance tickets through www,brownpapertickets.com (plus service fee).
Performers include:
Grammy-nominated Native American flute master Gentle Thunder,
Accomplished songwriter and Oregon Book Award-winning poet Beth Wood,
Songwriter Alexa MacDonald,
Performance poet Jorah LaFleur will contribute spoken word pieces,
Tom Titus, author of Palindrome: Grateful Reflections from the Home Ground,
Christi Krug, creator of Wildfire Writing workshops and the book Burn Wild, and
Eric Alan, photographer and author of Wild Grace: Nature as a Spiritual Path, and the forthcoming Grateful by Nature.
7:30 pm, doors open at 6:30, with special guests Gerry O‘Beirne, Kevin Burke and Cary Novotny.
A fantastic lineup of Irish musicians performs tonight at the Alberta Rose, including:
Preston Howard
Channing Dodson
Connor O’Bryan
Kelsey Wilson-O’Bryan
Maldon Meehan
Joe Trump (no relation)
Patricia Fairman
Luke Price
$25 advance/$30 door, minors OK when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Muddy Rudder Public House
American songster, no cover. Info: www.laurensheehanmusic.com
Traditional American music: folk and traditional musics from a variety of sources including early country recordings from the 20s and 30s, hosted by Paul Roland.
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.
Every Thursday, and joined by Mo Phillips every second Thursday. Closed for the holiday on Nov 28 (Thanksgiving).
Every 3rd Thursday, 7 pm (doors open at 6:30), join host Richard Colombo to share your favorite original or cover song with a community of song lovers! Names are chosen at random to determine the order of play., $5 donation at the door, beer, wine, sparkling water, tea, and light snacks available at the bar.
Fronted by Bre Gregg (vocals) and Dan Gildea (guitar), Red Bird’s sound is led by powerful yet tender vocals interspersed with mind-bending guitar features, free.
Karyn Ann Patridge is a skilled and versatile lyricist, songwriter, and topline vocalist.
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.
8 pm (doors open at 7), American guitarist and singer-songwriter, The Old Church Concert Hall, 1422 SW 11th, $15 advance/$18 day of show, all ages, bar with ID, advance tickets from Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.com (plus service fees), all sales are final. Info: www.theoldchurch.org.
Muddy Rudder Public House
Old-time bluegrass, no cover, 21+.
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.
Participants will learn about shape note singing, body percussion, and shout songs. The Honeys bring handouts and the workshop is a mix of singing and movement along with breaks to learn about the history of each part and some vocal demonstrations by the Honeys.
Zazzy Zoe & Mr Ben present a fun and upbeat show for children and adults every Friday.
Bring tunes, stories, instruments and dancing shoes. Music led by Erik Killops and the Portland Céilí Band, $10 donation.
The Seisiún is held every 4th Friday of the month, all are welcome! There is called Irish dancing as well as an open session. Bring along a tune, poem, dance or story! Please also bring a drink or dish to share if possible.
Celtic Music Hour
Every week on Fri at 7:00 PM
Music - celtic
Every Friday, with Ann McBride and Beth Nevue, the Ceili (kay-lee) of the Valley Society presents music from the seven Celtic nations. Hosts Ann and Beth create weekly themes from Celtic music, culture and history. Special programs introduce local Celtic musicians; weekly Celtic calendars showcase area music, dance and cultural events, enjoy the wide range of Celtic music from traditional to rock.
Gentle Thunder will be offering up original music on grand hammer dulcimer and a vast array of Native American flutes, tickets $20. A portion of the proceeds benefit Babies in Need. Advance ticket purchase required to receive the location of the event. Call 530-925-4495 or send email to: tickets{at}gentlethunder.com.
Roots/singer-songwriters, free.
Walters Cultural Arts Center
Together, Abel Rocha and Madeleine Sosin combine string and percussive instruments to create rich poly-rhythmic music that is also fiery, haunting, and joyful. Abel sings and plays harp, guitar, and cuatro. Madeleine sings and plays violin, maracas, bombo, and jarana. Performing traditional music of Venezuela, Argentina, and Mexico, the duo combines to bring a night of unforgettable musical sounds and vocal harmonies, $15 advance/$20 day of show. To purchase tickets, visit brown paper tickets at https://correoaereoatthewalters.bpt.me/ (plus service fee) or call 503-615-3485.
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
****Portland Folk Music Society Concert****
7:30 pm (doors open at 7), exploring vocal music and rhythm in an unique and imaginative way. Online tickets through Seat Yourself (recommended) at www.portlandfolkmusic.org: $18 PFS members, $21 general admission, $10.50 ages 12-18 (under 12 free). Tickets at the door: $22 PFS members, $25 general admission, $12 ages 12-18 (under 12 free).
Muddy Rudder Public House
Rhythm, jive, swing, reefer tunes, jump blues, boogie woogie -- it‘s all here, free, 21+ after 9 pm.
First Congregational Church
The royal family of the guitar: Angel Romero (guitar) and Nina Kotova (cello), Portland International Guitar Series, $24-$57, all ages.
Clyde's Prime Rib Restaurant & Lounge
Dance Party every 4th Friday featuring Brian Foxworth and Lenanne Sylvester-Miller. For more info, see http://normansylvester.com/calendar‘
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.
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.
Fleur de Lis Bakery & Cafe
Sophisticated folk music on guitar, ukulele, mandolin, and violin while you enjoy your weekend brunch.
###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.
4th Saturday of every month with Kurt Dugan or John Adams,
Southern Appalachian old-time string bands.
Fourth Saturday of every month, with John Richter, sing a bunch of great songs and make beautiful harmony with new and old friends, $5.
This workshop will focus on different techniques in songwriting from award-winning songwriter and International touring artist. In this two hour workshop we will work on the craft of the song including melody, bringing imagery into lyrics and using the principle of "less is more" in songwriting, $30.
Northeast Community Center
Join us for a sing-along! Bring your acoustic string instruments, sheet music provided, music stands needed, free, open to all.
Every Saturday, hosted by Tom Wendt, urban and country blues with R&B, soul, jazz, zydeco and classic rock.
Energetic songs and stories for the whole family; rotating performers.
Feb 29: Paper Tooth
Mar 7: Tallulah‘s Daddy
Mar 14: Pointed Man Band
Mar 21: Micah & Me
Mar 28: The Alphabeticians
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 7:30 pm, potluck: 6:30 pm, Irish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with international influences, 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 http://www.gerryobeirne.com.
Muddy Rudder Public House
Acoustic blues and Americana, no cover, 21+. Info: jamesclem.com.
Mar 28: Jeff Masters will be joining me on harmonica.
Tonight‘s live music offering will contrast the old with the new -- a changing of the guard! Night Folk represents the veterans of the local folk scene, followed by Chasing Ebenezer, the next generation. Both groups feature original music and well-crafted songs.
Fulton Park Community Center
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues!
7 pm newconer/refresher lesson, 7:30-10:30 pm dance, $6-20 sliding scale, cash or check.
All contra dances through August will be mask-optional.
Jan 27 (Sat): caller Laurel Thomas, music by Northwest Stomp
Feb 24 (Sat): caller Gordy Euler, music by Coriolis
Mar 23 (Sat): caller Kelly Tabor, music TBD
We welcome people who respect our expressed dance-community values and code of conduct without regard for age, race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, sexual orientation, or ability.
Mask Policy:
PCDC has authorized committees to make decisions about masking policies for their own events. All contra dances are mask-optional at this time.
COVID Policy:
PCDC no longer requires proof of vaccination, but we continue to encourage everyone to be vaccinated. While currently available COVID-19 vaccines no longer do much to prevent transmission, they continue to be effective for protecting oneself from more serious illness.
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.
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
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.
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
5 pm show (doors open at 4), $25-$50, 21+, valid photo ID required, general admission floor, reserved seating balcony, no refunds or exchanges. Tickets are non-transferable, will call name changes not permitted.
Schedule:
5:00 – Rose City Kings
5:30 – Norman Sylvester Band
6:00 – Lloyd Jones Struggle
6:30 – Karen Lovely Band with Lisa Mann + Ben Rice
7:00 – Kevin Selfe Big Band
7:30 – Curtis Salgado & Alan Hager
8:00 – ‘GUITAR SHOWDOWN’ with Too Slim, Peter Dammann, Doug Rowell, Terry Robb, Ben Rice, Ty Curtis, Robbie Laws, Kevin Selfe + Special Guests
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
Traditional Irish tunes, free.
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.
Guitar and mandolin duo whose sound is rooted in bluegrass and folk music, but the sentiment is pure rock and roll, $20, advance tickets through www,brownpapertickets.com (plus service fee).
Catfish Lou's -
NOTE NEW ADDRESS:
Classic rock - music from Steve’s Vault at Catfish Lou’s - NOTE NEW ADDRESS: 6540 SW Fallbrook Place, Beaverton (just past the intersection of SW Scholls and Allen Blvd.), $8 cover.
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.
7 pm, doors open at 6:00, While Tim has walked many musical paths in his career - from singer/songwriter and honky tonk crooner to Celtic troubadour and old time cultivator - he takes a couple steps into the bluegrass mainstream here.
$30 advance/$40 door/$50 Preferred (seating in the first 5 rows of the front and center section - available in advance only), minors OK when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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.