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February, 2020

Sunday
23
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
23
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
23
Hyatt Regency Bellevue
11:15 AM
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promotes, encourages and supports the performance of bluegrass and other closely related music.Performers include Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn, Darrell Scott, The Kruger Brothers, We Banjo 3, Kate Lee & Forrest O’Connor, John Reischman & the Jaybirds, Väsen, and many others, held at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue Square, Bellevue WA. For tickets and Info: wintergrass.com.
Sunday
23
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
23
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
23
Ladd Taphouse
2:00 PM
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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
23
via Zoom
2:00 PM
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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
23
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
23
Alberta Rose Theatre
3:00 PM
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Two shows - 1st show: 3 pm (doors open at 2:30), second show: 5 pm (doors open at 4:30), join the teachers of Music Together of Portland for an all ages concert, to raise money for the Music Together of Portland scholarship fund, $15 adult/$5 children 17 & under.







Sunday
23
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
23
Kennedy School Community Room
4:00 PM
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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
23
Gresham Eagles Lodge
4:00 PM
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Benefit Dance/Dinner/Party for Zarephath Food Kitchen & Pantry, gumbo and jambalaya dinner included, costumes encouraged, masks and beads at the door, zydeco dance instruction, $40 advance/$45 door.
Sunday
23
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
23
Artichoke Music
4:00 PM
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Singing out with a group of people is a great way to learn new songs, practice hearing and finding harmonies, build up your confidence, and just feel better overall! In this workshop we’ll sing songs from both sides of the Atlantic, talk a bit about their origins and who brought them to the surface, and most importantly we’ll sing them together in harmony! Be ready to learn a whole new batch of classics from Ireland, England, Canada, and America, $20.
Sunday
23
Alberta Rose Theatre
5:00 PM
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Two shows - 1st show: 3 pm (doors open at 2:30), second show: 5 pm (doors open at 4:30), join the teachers of Music Together of Portland for an all ages concert, to raise money for the Music Together of Portland scholarship fund, $15 adult/$5 children 17 & under.







Sunday
23
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
23
Muddy Rudder Public House
6:00 PM
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Irish music, no cover, 21+.
Sunday
23
Hart House Concert
6:00 PM
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Potluck 6 pm, concert 7 pm, come to Hart House for a vigorous old-time string band from Nashville, suggested donation $20.

This is an INDOOR house concert, seating is limited. Reservations are required so we can have seating ready for everyone. Address provided with reservation.

The Hogslop String Band is a Nashville based band comprised of four energetic young musicians hailing from Georgia & Tennessee. Featuring Kevin Martin on the fiddle, Gabriel Kelley on guitar, Daniel Binkley on banjo and Pickle on the washtub bass, these boys surely raise a ruckus.

Plenty of street parking. Let us know if you have issues that we can help accommodate. Email minerva(at)europa.com or call 503-704-7037 with questions.
Sunday
23
Artichoke Music
7:00 PM
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Jefferson Hamer is a songwriter, guitarist, and traditional musician based in Brooklyn, NY. His natural ear for vocal harmonies and powerful, melodic guitar playing make him a sought-after collaborator in both acoustic and electric settings. His influences include classic British folk icons such as Richard Thompson and Bert Jansch, golden-era songwriters like Gordon Lightfoot, American folk, country and bluegrass harmony singers, and traditional Irish music, $15, advance tickets available from brownpapertickets.com (plus service fee).
Sunday
23
Aladdin Theater
8:00 PM
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Show: 8 pm (doors open at 7), this Galway/Nashville-based quartet comprises two sets of brothers, Enda & Fergal Scahill and Martin & David Howley, on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, bodhran, and percussion. Their music is a passionate blend of Americana, bluegrass, Celtic, world music and pop propelled by lead singer David Howley’s emotive voice and pitch perfect harmonies from this band of brothers, $23.50, advance tickets available from Eventbrite (plus service fee), all ages.

This event is all ages,
Sunday
23
Spirits Pub
8:30 PM
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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.
Sunday
23
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
24
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
24
Prosperity Pie Shoppe
10:00 AM
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Mr. Hoo with guitar. ukulele, and kazoo, provides energy, participation and fun, upbeat, gentle rock for kids and their grown-ups. We‘ll be in the back room at Prosperity Pie Shoppe. Plenty of room for the kids to dance, every Monday, $5 per family.
Monday
24
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
24
Laurelthirst Pub
6:00 PM
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Old friends playing roots and country music they love, free.
Monday
24
Brothers Cascadia Brewing
6:00 PM
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Acoustic Americana, roots rock, free.
Monday
24
White Eagle Saloon (McMenamins)
7:00 PM
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Hosted by Andrea Wild. Acoustic music acts from diverse regions presented English folk club style, featuring singalongs, free, 21+.

Mar 30: Jet Black Pearl
Monday
24
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
24
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
24
Mekong Bistro
7:30 PM
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Jimmy Russell (guitar, vocals), Steve Kerin (keyboard, vocals), Brian Foxworth (drums, vocals), and David Kahl (bass, vocals), free.

Mar 14 (Mon): Tevis Hodge, Jr. opens at 5 pm. The Bayou Boyz kick off just after 6 with Don Worth filing in for Brian Foxworth on drums.

COVID Policy:
Proof of vaccination required; masks are optional.
Monday
24
Muddy Rudder Public House
8:00 PM
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Doin‘ what it takes, no cover, 21+.
Monday
24
T.C. O'Leary's
8:00 PM
Monday
24
Laurelthirst Pub
9:00 PM
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The finest in local Django Reinhardt-inspired gypsy jazz and swing dance music, free.
Tuesday
25
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
25
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
25
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
25
Hillsboro Community Senior Center
1:30 PM
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Use songs, card games, activities, crafts & skills to learn Spanish in this dynamic and fun class. Discover exciting new ways to work and play with this important second language. Adult & Senior. Cyndi Turtledove, LESTA 8958 Tuesday 2/4 – 2/25 1:30 – 3 pm 8960 Tuesday 4/7 – 4/28 1:30 – 3 pm $40 Senior resident, $60 Senior Non-Resident $50 Adult Resident, $75 Adult Non-Resident
Tuesday
25
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
25
Laurelthirst Public House
6:00 PM
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Bluegrass; impeccable musicianship and hard-driving originals, free, all ages.
Tuesday
25
VFW Hall
6:30 PM
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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
25
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
25
Mekong Bistro
7:00 PM
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Zydeco lesson 7-7:30 pm, live Music 7:30-10 pm, back in town from Lafayette, Lousiana, Curley Taylor is passing through Portland with his band, Zydeco Trouble. Join CZ and Curley Taylor for a Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Party, $20 general admission, all ages.

Costumes encouraged, beads provided, feathers welcome. Et toi!
Tuesday
25
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
25
Portland Community College Rock Creek Campus, Building 3, Room 114 Experience Music Portland, OR
7:30 PM
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The Experience Music Series at PCC Rock Creek presents Caminhos Cruzados -- jazz guitar, Spanish flamenco, Brazilian bossa nova and West African polyrhythms cross paths in this Portland-based trio. Caminhos Cruzados means "cross roads" or "paths crossed" in Portuguese and several disparate musical traditions do just that in this band. The trio features renowned jazz guitarist Dan Balmer, guitarist Nat Hulskamp, percussionist Israel Annoh, and special guest vocalist Lamiae Naki from Morocco. Donations gratefully accepted (cash or check) at the door. Parking is $2 (permits available from the machines). For more information about this concert and the series, please contact Anthony Catalan at anthony.catalan(at)pcc.edu.
Tuesday
25
Abbie Weisenbloom Presents
7:30 PM
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Potluck 6:30 pm, show 7:30 pm, 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.

DEAN! is a Portland-based soul/pop band born from the minds of Luke and Rachael Price. With two voices and an old electric hollow-body, they create music that is honest, timeless, yet uniquely new.

21 year-old singer and songwriter Elise Leavy has written more than 70 songs and has recorded two solo records of original material, accompanying herself on accordion, tenor guitar, six-string guitar, and piano.
Tuesday
25
Aladdin Theater
7:30 PM
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Show: 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:30), uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves and charming onstage banter, $35, advance tickets available from Eventbrite (plus service fee), all ages.
Tuesday
25
Alberta Rose Theatre
8:00 PM
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Show 8 pm (doors open at 7), Albert Cummings writes, plays and sings the blues like nobody else. Timothy James is a 17-year-old guitarist from Mollala, Oregon. He was the youth representative to the International Blue Challenge for the Cascade Blues Association for 2017 and 2018. He’s played the Waterfront Blues Festival three years in a row, $20 advance (does not include convenience or handling fees)/$24 door.

Tuesday
25
Mississippi Studios
8:00 PM
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Show: 8 pm (doors open at 7), annual post-parade Mississippi Mardi Gras party with live music & revelry, $5 advance tickets available from Eventbrite (plus service fee), &5 day of show, 21+, mostly standing/ limited balcony seating, valid US ID or passport required for entry.
Tuesday
25
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
26
KBOO Radio - 90.7 FM
5:30 AM
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Traditional and contemporary folk music, hosted by John Risley
Wednesday
26
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
26
Taborspace
10:00 AM
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Mo Phillips writes kids songs from his secret ninja laboratory in the Portland, Oregon area, held in the sanctuary.
Wednesday
26
Mississippi Pizza
11:00 AM
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Matt Lynch provides a family friendly music show for kids of all ages.
Wednesday
26
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
26
Santa Fe Taqueria
5:00 PM
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Mr. Ben will entertain, kids eat free.
Wednesday
26
Laurelthirst Pub
6:00 PM
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Local roots-rock songwriter Tommy Alexander brings his band in for a month of Wednesday happy hours with a different special guest every week, free.

Feb 5: Mike Coykendall
Feb 12: Nina Yates
Feb 19: Johnny Franco
Feb 26: Dead Men Talking
Wednesday
26
Alberta Street Pub
7:00 PM
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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.
Wednesday
26
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
26
Spirits Pub
8:30 PM
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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.
Thursday
27
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 Jonathan Lay.

Thursday
27
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
27
White Eagle Saloon
4:00 PM
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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
27
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
27
Artichoke Music
7:00 PM
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Every 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7 pm (doors open at 6:30), hosted by Jon Lee, features a different theme each fortnight, $5 donation at the door, beer, wine, sparkling water, tea, and light snacks available at the bar.

Mar 12: The 51%: Tribute to Women
Mar 26: The Beatles
Thursday
27
Hostel Café
7:00 PM
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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
27
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
27
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
28
KBOO Radio - 90.7 FM
5:30 AM
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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).
Friday
28
Taborspace
10:00 AM
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Mr. Ben will entertain your kids in the gorgeous setting of Taborspace‘s Sanctuary space. Sing songs, be a part of the community, be happy, free, everyone is welcome. Tips are encouraged but never mandatory.
Friday
28
Two Sisters Play Cafe
11:00 AM
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Mr. Hoo, with guitar. ukulele, and kazoo, provides energy and participation, every 2nd and 4th Friday, $2 for one child, $3 for 2, $5 for three, adults free.
Friday
28
Alberta Street Pub
11:30 AM
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Show 11:30 (doors open at 11), Kelli Welli - Writing songs and stories for kids and the people who love them, $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!
Friday
28
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
28
White Eagle Saloon (McMenamins)
4:00 PM
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Roots rock, blues, and Americana, free, all ages.
Friday
28
Various Venues - see website
5:00 PM
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A celebration of the commercial fishing industry in poetry, prose and song, the FisherPoets Gathering has attracted fisherpoets and their many fans to Astoria, Oregon the last weekend of February since 1998.

Event buttons good for admission all weekend are $20 ($10 after 8 pm Saturday night), available at the door.

Fisherpoets perform music, poetry and prose Friday and Saturday evenings between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. at Astoria venues that include the Astoria Brewing Co. (formerly the Wet Dog Café), the Voodoo Room, the Labor Temple Diner and Bar, Fort George Brewery’s Lovell Showroom, the Columbian Theater, KALA performance gallery and the Liberty Theatre.

?In addition, the Gathering includes workshops Friday afternoon and Saturday at the Columbia River Maritime Museum‘s Barbey Maritime Center, Clatsop Community College‘s re-modeled Patriot Hall, Studio 11 and at Pier 39.
Friday
28
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
28
Laurelthirst Pub
6:00 PM
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country-edged rock featuring Anita Lee Elliott; muscular guitar interplay and sweet vocal harmonies, free.
Friday
28
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
28
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
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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
28
Catfish Lou's
8:00 PM
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Featuring Dave Captein and Edwin Coleman, hear many of John‘s original songs with a new spin and some fun covers, $8 cash at door.
Saturday
29
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
29
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
29
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
29
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
29
Laurelthirst Pub
12:00 PM
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Just pickin‘ and singin‘ good old fashioned bluegrass, free, all ages.
Saturday
29
Artichoke Music
2:00 PM
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"River City Folk" radio taping, hosted by veteran singer-songwriter Tom May, $5, advance tickets available from brownpapertickets.com (plus service fee), all ages.

Each program features a folk artist or group from across North America who performs live in the studio. Through Tom‘s interviews with the artists, and recordings that have influenced them, the listener is entertained by a unique perspective on the living tradition that is folk music.

Feb 29: Radio Stranger - with Woody Moran and Kelly Brightwell
Mar 14: Brooks Hill (Cindy Lou Banks, Brad Price, and Donny Wright)
Saturday
29
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
29
Mississippi Pizza
5:00 PM
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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
Saturday
29
Various Venues - see website
5:00 PM
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A celebration of the commercial fishing industry in poetry, prose and song, the FisherPoets Gathering has attracted fisherpoets and their many fans to Astoria, Oregon the last weekend of February since 1998.

Event buttons good for admission all weekend are $20 ($10 after 8 pm Saturday night), available at the door.

Fisherpoets perform music, poetry and prose Friday and Saturday evenings between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. at Astoria venues that include the Astoria Brewing Co. (formerly the Wet Dog Café), the Voodoo Room, the Labor Temple Diner and Bar, Fort George Brewery’s Lovell Showroom, the Columbian Theater, KALA performance gallery and the Liberty Theatre.

?In addition, the Gathering includes workshops Friday afternoon and Saturday at the Columbia River Maritime Museum‘s Barbey Maritime Center, Clatsop Community College‘s re-modeled Patriot Hall, Studio 11 and at Pier 39.
Saturday
29
Laurelthirst Pub
6:00 PM
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Powerhouse vocalist, free, 21+.

COVID Policy:
Due to rising COVID cases, and in order to better provide protection for our community, we will be requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 48 hours for attendance at the pub.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Saturday
29
Artichoke Music
8:00 PM
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Show 8 pm (doors open at 7:30), It Only Happens Every 4 years -- Carl will be leaping into a collection of new songs and sounds. The show is a variety show. Carl will be performing solo and together with other performers: Ron Carnes, electric guitarist; duos with Heather Michet, an amazing vocalist; the talented John Manns will be on percussion; and a few other surprises.

The wonderful Megan Cronin and Chris Barron will be opening the show, $15, advance tickets available from brownpapertickets.com (plus service fee).

Info: www.carlsolomonmusic.com.
Saturday
29
Catfish Lou's
8:00 PM
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Doin‘ what it takes, $8.
Saturday
29
Fulton Park Community Center
8:00 PM
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Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall.
7 pm newcomer/refresher lesson 7:30-10:30 pm dance, $6-20 sliding scale.

We will have some experienced lead and rhythm musicians to organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans.
An experienced local caller will lead the callers‘ Open Mike. Let them know if you‘re interested in a callers‘ discussion that afternoon.

Sep 30 (Sat): Open Mike (with Gordy) and Open Band (with Carl & Lori)

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.

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.
Saturday
29
Alberta Rose Theatre
8:00 PM
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Show 8 pm (doors open at7), Tommy and the band return to the Alberta Rose for another amazing night of soulful blues-rock and searing guitar playing, $22 advance (does not include convenience or handling fees)/$26 door.

March, 2020

Sunday
1
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
1
Artichoke Music
11:00 AM
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Every Sunday from Mar 1 through Mar 22, led by Tim Dawdy, harmonized playing (double stops) will be explored. Every week we will take an insightful look into the teachings of Stacy Phillips via his book. The student will study more scale concepts and apply the scales to improvisation in every class, $80 for four classes.

Prerequisites:
This is an intermediate level class.
Students should be familiar with the Dobro fretboard, and Dobro rolls.
The Student should have command of the G major scale.
The class will be taught in the GBDGBD tuning.
Thumb and two finger picks are required.
A solid slide bar is required.
This is a lap style Dobro class.

Required Book:
Beginning Dobro Solos by Stacy Phillips

Students may use the physical book (available at Artichoke Music). The electronic version of the book on your device is also acceptable.
Sunday
1
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
1
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
1
Tumwater Vineyard
1:30 PM
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Roots rock, blues and Americana, join the JT Wise band acoustic duo "The Wises", free, 21+.
Sunday
1
Ladd Taphouse
2:00 PM
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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
1
Waverly Heights UCC
2:00 PM
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Songbooks provided, no exp necessary. Info: website or Jessica Beer at jessicabeer(at)gmail.com
Sunday
1
via Zoom
2:00 PM
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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
1
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
1
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
1
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
1
Muddy Rudder Public House
6:00 PM
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Irish music, no cover, 21+.
Sunday
1
Artichoke Music
7:00 PM
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political, poignant and funny. Matt mixes his originals with songs by fellow songwriters and older songs from the folk and blues traditions. His commitments to good writing and "truth-telling" are clear in the songs he chooses and the songs he writes, $15, advance tickets available from brownpapertickets.com (plus service fee). Info: http://www.mattmeighan.com/.

Robin Greene has performed her original songs at festivals around the US and Europe for over 20 years. Info: Robin Greene Jacobs Music on Facebook and https://www.reverbnation.com/robingreene/
Sunday
1
Spirits Pub
8:30 PM
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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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