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QuaranTUNE 10 is excited to once again present 5 full-length, live concerts featuring our instructors and emcees. These concerts will be a highlight of the weekend.

QDF 10 Schedule

+ Times shown in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

Jun 1 (Thu):
1 pm - 3 pm - Virtual Vending (All are welcome!)
4:15 pm - Concert

Jun 2 (Fri) & Jun 3 (Sat):
5 am - Help Desk Opens
6 am - Workshops Begin!
2:30 pm - Help Desk Closes
4:15pm - Concert
12 am - after the concert

June 4 (Sun):
10 am - Afternoon Concert
2 pm - Evening Concert

On Sunday afternoons, the Hostel Café in Portland, Oregon provides a friendly setting for this TrailJams Irish traditional tune session. TrailJams is a music community focused on making acoustic music together outside for the enjoyment of the musicians and of people passing by. The cozy café makes a great place to keep the music going in the winter. In better weather, the tune playing moves out to the café’s courtyard. Guests of the Hostel Café and the adjoining Northwest Portland Hostel are likely to settle at one of the nearby tables to enjoy the music.

COVID Policy:
Please be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 if you are joining this session — that is a request, not a requirement.

Maribel finds herself back at her abuelo’s rancho, now a stranger in a place she used to consider her home. As she mourns the passing of her abuelo, she must also decide what to do with the rancho her abuelo has now left in her hands. Why did he choose her? What does she know about life on the rancho? How does she honor the stories of this place? What will she do?

Maribel se encuentra de regreso en el rancho de su abuelo, ahora desconectada a un lugar que solía considerar su hogar. Mientras lamenta la muerte de su abuelo, también debe lidiar con el rancho que su abuelo le dejó . ¿Por qué la eligió a ella? ¿Qué sabe ella de la vida en el rancho? ¿Cómo honra las historias que fueron? ¿Qué decidirá hacer?
Comunidad, cuentos, amor y nuestros antepasados nos guían a través de la historia de Maribel y Rancho Trinidad.

Admisión general: $28
Estudiantes y Mayores: $18
Asientos reservados: $38
Estudiante/Senior reservado: $28
Artes para todos: $5 (Contacta con la taquilla)

Admission: $28
Student/Senior (with ID): $18
Reserved Seating: $38
Student/Senior Reserved (with ID): $28
Arts for All: $5 (contact the Box Office)

All tickets are subject to a 3.9% Processing Fee and the $2.50 Brunish User Fee

Five bands on one incredible evening. This will be a partially-seated show, so you can dance! Show starts at 4 pm (doors open at 3), minors OK with parent or guardian. Featuring: Too Slim & the Taildraggers Reunion Ty Curtis Johnny Wheels & the Swamp Donkeys with guest Kathryn Grimm Norman Sylvester Band Kevin Selfe Big Band Tickets: $30 advance $32 at the door $100 VIP (limited number available) includes admission, front row seating, a signed poster, and one free admission to the Waterfront Blues Festival.

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

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

Join us for an evening with longtime favorite Tim Connell who returns to our stage with a new duo partner, Bernardo Gomez on upright bass. The two will present a set of musical conversations, featuring eclectic repertoire from Beatles to Brazil, from Appalachia to Broadway, from Klezmer to Zeppelin. Potluck 6:30 pm, show 7:30 pm, Suggested donation is $20-$25 in general - pay what you can. All income levels welcome. To RSVP for a concert or to ask questions, you can use the form on the website or send an email to abbiew(at)froggie.com. We invite you to make a voluntary donation of 1$ or more for the live streaming portion of the show. 100% of the streaming tips go to the artists! COVID Policy: We no longer require proof of vaccination. Masks are optional when not actively eating and drinking. You are welcome to wear a mask if you need to take extra precautions depending on your personal situation. We will continue to have doors & windows open for air circulation. If you are feeling under the weather on the day of the show, it’s easy to cancel via a quick email, and we’ll also be live streaming the show as well. NOTE : We always defer to the artists if they request enhanced precautions. We will notify you on a show by show basis if that is the case! Thank you for understanding!

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

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

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

Herga at The Castle is a folk and acoustic music evening, with roots going back to 1963.

However, we have restarted online singarounds using Zoom, now on the second Monday of each month.

Note that this meeting runs independently of the live folk club, which runs in parallel at The Castle, Harrow-On-The-Hill.

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

Zoom meeting active from 19:30 PM GMT to say hello!

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

Sessions are led by Marina Dodgson (fiddle) and Maurice Condie (guitar). These are open access sessions, so there’s no need to book in advance, you’re welcome to just turn up and join in!

We believe great things happen when we play tunes together! People connect with each other and make friends, and we keep our music traditions alive by sharing tunes and passing them on. What’s more, playing tunes can make you feel happy, and if you do it often enough, you’ll notice that you are getting better at playing your instrument too!

It turns out that you don’t even have to be in the same place…great things still happen when we play music together, online from the comfort of your own home.

Phoenix Folk Ltd exists to promote participation and performance in folk and acoustic music, song and dance across the North East of England. We aim to be a friendly face of folk music, to help keep alive the great traditions of folk music and to encourage talent and personal musical development.

Everyone is muted, which means that you hear your own instrument, completing a trio with our fiddle and guitar. You can play the tune, or try some harmony!

Trad & Irish song session.

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

Artichoke Community Music class led by Adrian Martin, $75 for six classes. We will be playing a song by the end of the first class. We will learn the basics of guitar: melodies, chords and rhythms.

Details for participating in the class will be provided by the teacher before the class begins.

Please contact Adrian directly with any questions. He‘d love to hear from you. Email: adrian(*at*)adrianmartinmusic.com, phone: 971-221-8328.

Artichoke Community Music class led by Adrian Martin, $100 for six classes. Do you know basic open chords? Please join us! We learn songs and explore strumming, bass lines, finger-style and other fun guitar sounds. Together we‘ll answer questions about rhythms, riffs and even lead guitar. Pop, rock, blues, country and traditional songs.

Details for participating in the class will be provided by the teacher before the class begins.

Please contact Adrian directly with any questions. He‘d love to hear from you. Email: adrian(*at*)adrianmartinmusic.com or call 971-221-8328.

For drop-ins please contact sarah@artichokemusic.org for the Zoom link.

Come on down to Artichoke Music for one of our legendary open mics - hosted by one of our beloved owners and stewards of old, Richard Colombo - and 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, $5 cover at the door, show 7 pm (doors open at 6:30).

Artichoke Community Music class led by Adrian Martin, learn how to jam (all instruments welcome), $120 for six classes.

This is an exciting class for all instruments. It is inclusive of all levels of performers from basic to advanced.

Please contact Adrian directly with any questions. He‘d love to hear from you. Email: adrian(*at*)adrianmartinmusic.com or call 971-221-8328.

A spicy mix of folk and acoustic music, much of which is connected to the American south, including (but not limited to) acoustic blues, Texas folk, Cajun, string band & Texas swing.

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

This is an open access session, so there’s no need to book in advance, you’re welcome to just turn up.

At our weekly singaround, you can perform a song to the rest of the group, just as you would in a regular folk club, or you can just join and listen to some live music. Tunes and poems are welcome too. When it’s your turn to perform, everyone else is muted on Zoom so that everyone can hear you.

Phoenix Folk Ltd exists to promote participation and performance in folk and acoustic music, song and dance across the North East of England. We aim to be a friendly face of folk music, to help keep alive the great traditions of folk music and to encourage talent and personal musical development.

If you’d like us to record your performance so that you have a copy to keep, then we’re very happy to do so. We’re always willing to offer advice to help you to get the best sound quality when performing online, so do get in touch if you have any questions.

The Everyone Welcome Community Choir is a non-audition singing class and choir rolled into one, where the number one reason for returning is FUN. Led by Anne Weiss, $165 for seven weeks or $30 drop-in. Register at the Artichoke Music website using the link below.

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

Outdoors in the Garden in good weather— bring a jacket! Indoors in inclement weather— bring a mask.

Register for 2 of Anne‘s classes and get 20% off (FULL term registrations only)! Take advantage of this deal by emailing sarah(*at*)artichokemusic.org for a coupon code and instructions.

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

PLEASE NOTE: Due to customized pricing, the registration process is a little different for this class.

For ALL registration types (FULL & DROP-IN) please use the following instructions:

- click the REGISTER button
- login to your account, or select CONTINUE WITHOUT AN ACCONT and fill out the necessary info to register
- make sure your name (or the name of the registrant - if not you) is populated in the NAME field under REGISTRANTS
- click CHECK OUT NOW
- select the desired registration type from the ITEM drop-down list
- click the CHECKOUT button and follow the prompts to complete your registration

FOR ALL DROP-IN REGISTRATIONS:

- Please indicate which date you wish to drop-in, in the comment box provided
- If you would like to register for multiple drop-in dates at once, please email sarah*(at)*artichokemusic.org for assistance

Introduction to Guitar is led by Katy Ohsiek, $100 for four classes, drop-in price $25.

This class is designed as a basic introduction to the guitar. No prior knowledge necessary. Please bring your own instrument.

Topics covered in this class are:

Identifying strings (names/numbers)
Reading tablature, chord diagrams & notation
Mapping out the fretboard
Building chords
Tuning the guitar

Led by longtime ukulele instructor Avery Hill, enjoy the sounds and experience of making live music together again, $160 for five workshops or $40 drop-in.

Participants may drop in each month, or sign up for all 5 sessions and get one free. Those who purchase the package will gain access to a web page of practice videos and materials for class to help with practice between monthly meetings. Drop in participants will receive links to specific practice videos and materials relative to the session they attended.
 
Designed for those with basic-to-advanced knowledge of music notation and/or tablature for soprano/tenor/baritone ukulele, this series will feature pieces with parts for every level of difficulty. For those new to the ukulele, music notation/tablature, or instrumental music on the ukulele in general, please attend the Introduction to “Ukestra” workshop offered January 10, or contact Avery directly to set up a private lesson via her website: www.averyhill.studio.

COVID Policy:
Masks are welcome, but not required. No vaccination cards required.

Come at 7pm for the zydeco lesson and stay for the dancing, Tuesday nights at Catfish Lou‘s.

Take advantage of the weekly lesson for beginners and then stay for the dance ‘til 9:30. Instructors rotate weekly and each brings their own curated playlist of classic and contemporary zydeco and Cajun music. Zydeco, two-step, waltz, blues, swing.

Cascade Zydeco members $5/non-members $10 (Dec 26 & Jan 2: members free non-mmbers $5.

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

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

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

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

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

Intermediate Music Theory - Fun Fact Class led by Katy Ohsiek, $100 for four classes, drop-in price $25.

This class presumes some prior knowledge in music theory and will focus on more interesting/fun elements that you might come across in music (like circle of fifths, time signature and rhythm nuances, etc...). An important element of this class is questioning and decentering traditional western music practices.

Traditional and Contemporary folk music.

Hosted by:
1st Wednesday, Jack Bohl
2nd Wednesday, Will Selzer
3rd Wednesday, John Risley
4th Wednesday, Steven Smith
5th Wednesday, (rotating hosts)

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

Led by Anne Weiss, $130 for six weeks/$25 drop-in. All that‘s required for this class is that you know how to play C, D, E, G, A and B7! If you don‘t know those- quick go learn ‘em!

Oooh-- playing blues guitar in the summer outdoors! What could be better!

Come tuned up and ready to go. We‘ll work on a number of different styles, patterns, rhythms and songs. We‘ll meet in my lovely backyard and see if we can get the squirrels to get their groove on.

Address sent after registration or text 914-924-2574.

Master button accordion player John Whelan hosts a free, live “Taking Time” slow session on Zoom. The session starts at 2:30 pm Pacific time, lasts for about one hour, with a 30 minute break, and starting the Taking Time Slow Session at 4 pm Pacific.

Starting Mar 27 (Wed) 2024, we will be back where we started in 2020.

Players and listeners of all levels are very welcome to enjoy playing or hearing favorite tunes at a moderate tempo, along with the all-important warmth of connection that shared music brings into our lives, even — or rather, especially — now.

This is also a great opportunity for learning new tunes, as everybody but the session leader (John) will be muted while they play. Unlike an in-person session you can noodle along to your heart’s content, and nobody will ever know unless you tell them.

John sends out the Zoom link and tune list to his newsletter subscribers every week, usually on Tuesday evening (Pacific time). Please make sure to sign up for his email newsletter, on his website, using the link below. That is all you need to do — no separate sign-up process required!

Coffeehouse Showcase is a celebration of up to four local and touring artists coming together in an intimate, coffeehouse setting, at the venerable Artichoke Community Music - This week, in celebration of our 50th, we will be showcasing our wonderful teachers, $10, show 7 pm (doors open at 6:30.. Beer, wine, soft drinks, and light snacks are available for purchase at the bar. Enjoy a unique evening of eclectic collaborations, songs in the round, and maybe even a chance to put some of our best teachers on the spot! Will they rise to the occasion? Join us to find out! The Lineup: Adrian Martin Steve Cheseboro Anne Weiss Tim Dawdy Tracey Rose Brown

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

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

Feb 7 (Wed): caller Kelly Tabor
Mar 6 (Wed): caller Eric Curl
Apr 3 (Wed): caller Tom Wimmer
May 1 (Wed): caller Lindsey Dono
Jun 5 (Wed): caller Koren Wake

Nearly all of our callers since Spring 2022 have opted to use gender-neutral terms in their teaching and prompting. Assume gender-neutral calling unless otherwise indicated.

COVID Policy:
Masks are now optional for dancers and performers alike.
Proof of vaccination is not required for entry to the event.
You will not need to provide contact information and sign a waiver.

In other words, at this time, attending the first Wednesday contra dance will be the same as in pre-COVID years with the exception that wearing a mask for self-protection is encouraged for those who wish to do so. Please respect others’ choices with regard to wearing or not wearing masks without judgement or prejudice.

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

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

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

Sessions are led by Marina Dodgson (fiddle) and Maurice Condie (guitar). These are open access sessions, so there’s no need to book in advance, you’re welcome to just turn up and join in!

We believe great things happen when we play tunes together! People connect with each other and make friends, and we keep our music traditions alive by sharing tunes and passing them on. What’s more, playing tunes can make you feel happy, and if you do it often enough, you’ll notice that you are getting better at playing your instrument too!

It turns out that you don’t even have to be in the same place…great things still happen when we play music together, online from the comfort of your own home.

Phoenix Folk Ltd exists to promote participation and performance in folk and acoustic music, song and dance across the North East of England. We aim to be a friendly face of folk music, to help keep alive the great traditions of folk music and to encourage talent and personal musical development.

he weather forecast for Thursday, August 31, calls for a very wet and cool afternoon. So this week‘s TrailJams Irish & tune session in Cook Park is canceled. We‘ll look for better weather next week.

With the return of good weather, the outdoor tune session resumes Thursday afternoons in the Butterfly Garden in Cook Park, Tigard, Oregon.

Let’s get together to play some tunes outside!

This is a weekly event in the good-weather months. The Butterfly Garden in Cook Park, Tigard, has wide open space where we can gather in shade, sunshine, or shelter.

Bring a chair and an instrument. The park is a great place to take a walk or have a picnic before or after the session. If you come with companions, there is plenty of room for them to roam among the trees and trails and by the river if they want a break from the tune playing.

Where we are gathering: as you enter the park via SW 92nd Ave, turn left at the open gate and head toward Shelter 4 (the park’s website has a map). We’ll gather on the lawn near Shelter 4, at the entrance to the Butterfly Garden. We’ll pick a shady spot if it’s a warm day, or grab a sunny spot if it’s a cool day. If it’s rainy we’ll get under the roof of Shelter 4.

Kate Power & Steve Einhorn built the Artichoke shop and Backgate Stage on SE 31st and Hawthorne simply because they love to put on a show! We are so pleased that Kate & Steve will celebrate with us by doing what they love so much. Please join us for “One Night Only,” a very specially curated Coffeehouse Showcase by a very special and beloved couple in our Artichoke family, in-person admission $25/livestream admission $20, show 7 =m (doors open at 6:30). The evening‘s lineup will consist of songs in the round performed by artists who have been integral Artichoke family members, including Kate & Steve themselves! The lineup: Kate Power & Steve Einhorn Kevin Shay Johnson (of The Portlanders) Susannah “Little Sue” Weaver René Berblinger & Olivia Duffey

Amy Hakanson (nyckelharpa), Collin Stackhouse (fiddle), Joe Pomianek (guitar), Steven Skolnik (percussion). Formed by Amy Hakanson in 2018, Varelse is a unique combination of various traditions, instruments, and histories. Nyckelharpa, fiddle, guitar, mandolin and various world percussion instruments come together to create a sound that is simultaneously old and new. Weaving together Scandinavian folk tradition, North American fiddle tunes, and Western European melodies, along with African and Middle Eastern rhythmic traditions, Varelse is pushing the boundaries of folk fusion. Potluck 6:30 pm, show 7:30 pm, Suggested donation is $20-$25 in general - pay what you can. All income levels welcome. To RSVP for a concert or to ask questions, you can use the form on the website or send an email to abbiew(at)froggie.com. We invite you to make a voluntary donation of 1$ or more for the live streaming portion of the show. 100% of the streaming tips go to the artists! COVID Policy: We no longer require proof of vaccination. Masks are optional when not actively eating and drinking. You are welcome to wear a mask if you need to take extra precautions depending on your personal situation. We will continue to have doors & windows open for air circulation. If you are feeling under the weather on the day of the show, it’s easy to cancel via a quick email, and we’ll also be live streaming the show as well. NOTE : We always defer to the artists if they request enhanced precautions. We will notify you on a show by show basis if that is the case! Thank you for understanding!

Featuring the best in traditional and contemporary folk and roots music, on Friday mornings. Features a variety of contemporary and traditional folk and roots music, with a focus on new releases and vintage favorites.

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

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

June 9 (Fri) -
4 pm: Blind Lemming Chiffon
5 pm: Beth Kinderman
6 pm: circle

June 10 (Sat) -
10 am: Workshop — Guitar lesson at all levels.
11 am: Margaret Davis & Kristoph Klover
noon: JT Steam
1 pm: Storytelling hour. Sign up to tell a newly-created story. 5-10 minutes in length, depending on how many sign up. If you like, make it up as you go along. No theme.
2 pm: Joseph Abbott
3 pm: Cindy Turner
4 pm: Via Bella
5 pm: Sunnie Larsen and Betsy Tinney
6 pm: circle

June 11 (Sun) -
9 am: Early circle - 2 hours
11 am: Chris Conway
noon: Carol Ferraro & Barisha Letterman
1 pm: Peggi Warner-Lalonde
2 pm: The Crippled Cantrips (Pilgrim Tierney and Irina Greenman)
3 pm: Capplor
4 pm: Moss Bliss
5 pm: Mark Bernstein
6 pm: circle

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.

Apr 26: MASKS OPTIONAL (free admission for all) - caller Ric Goldman with Erica Liebert, Erik Weberg, and Lisa Scott
May 3: MASKS REQUIRED - caller Cynthia Stenger with Norman Farrell, Erica Liebert, Landon Kuhn, and Carl Thor
May 10: MASKS OPTIONAL - caller Ric Goldman with Ron Dann, Leslie Hirsch, and Lisa Scott
May 17: MASKS OPTIONAL - caller David Macemon with Erik Weberg, George Penk, and Heather Pinney
May 24: MASKS OPTIONAL - caller Erik Weberg with Laura Kuhlman, Brooke Bubna, and Rich Scher
May 31: MASKS OPTIONAL - caller Ric Goldman with Norman Farrell, Erica Liebert, Landon Kuhn, and Carl Thor
Jun 7: MASKS REQUIRED - caller Cynthia Stenger with Erica Liebert, Laura Kuhlman, and Lisa Scott
Jun 14: MASKS OPTIONAL - caller David Macemon with Bill Tomczak, Laura Kuhlman, and Jenny Peterson
Jun 21: MASKS OPTIONAL - caller Jacqui Grennan with Erik Weberg, Leslie Hirsch, and Lisa Scott

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.

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.

June 9 (Fri) -
4 pm: Blind Lemming Chiffon
5 pm: Beth Kinderman
6 pm: circle

June 10 (Sat) -
10 am: Workshop — Guitar lesson at all levels.
11 am: Margaret Davis & Kristoph Klover
noon: JT Steam
1 pm: Storytelling hour. Sign up to tell a newly-created story. 5-10 minutes in length, depending on how many sign up. If you like, make it up as you go along. No theme.
2 pm: Joseph Abbott
3 pm: Cindy Turner
4 pm: Via Bella
5 pm: Sunnie Larsen and Betsy Tinney
6 pm: circle

June 11 (Sun) -
9 am: Early circle - 2 hours
11 am: Chris Conway
noon: Carol Ferraro & Barisha Letterman
1 pm: Peggi Warner-Lalonde
2 pm: The Crippled Cantrips (Pilgrim Tierney and Irina Greenman)
3 pm: Capplor
4 pm: Moss Bliss
5 pm: Mark Bernstein
6 pm: circle

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

You can listen on www.folkmusicnotebook.com on Saturday at 4 pm PST and repeated again on Sunday at 1 am.

River City Folk is an engaging mix of live performance, interview, and recordings. Hosted by veteran singer-songwriter Tom May, 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.

Scheduled Tapings:
Feb 24 (Sat): Taping at Artichoke Music at 2 pm, featured performer Arietta Ward. There are people who know how to take the tragic and make it magic. Arietta Ward is one of those people. The eldest daughter of the late, legendary Janice Scroggins, the sudden loss of her mother became the catalyst to solidifying her space on the stage – a space that Arietta, commonly known as Mz. Etta, has already occupied for years.

** All tapings begin at 2 pm - seats first come, first served. Admission free, but contributions to the Artists accepted. Snacks and Drinks available! **

You can listen on www.folkmusicnotebook.com on Saturday at 4 pm PT and again at 1 pm PT on Sunday.

The P.O. Sparkle Club Cajun Band will play at the Oakshire Beer Hall, no cover, all ages, family friendly.

There‘s room for dancing (on asphalt, so don‘t bring your fancy shoes! Cajun music for two-step, waltz, and zydeco.

Have a beer or cider, some good pizza or pick up other food from nearby locations and bring it in to this friendly outdoor space. Maybe dance a 2-step or waltz if the spirit moves!

We open up a "room" on Zoom at 6 pm Pacific Time every Saturday evening. We start singing at 6:30 pm and we keep it going until the last person leaves. Feel free to come in anytime, and stay as long as you like. We run it kind of like a physical song circle. Everyone who wants to can sing once, and then we’ll do another round, and just keep going around as long as you like. Of course, it is totally fine to just listen and some people do. For more information, go to the heading ‘Song Circles‘ on this drop down menu.

Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues, sliding scale: $6-20 per person, cash or check.
7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30-10:30 pm dancing

May 11 (Sat): caller Gordy Euler, music by The Euphemists
Jun 8 (Sat): caller TBD, music by Loose Flagstone
Jul 13 (Sat): caller Kelsey Hartman, music by Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows

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.

June 9 (Fri) -
4 pm: Blind Lemming Chiffon
5 pm: Beth Kinderman
6 pm: circle

June 10 (Sat) -
10 am: Workshop — Guitar lesson at all levels.
11 am: Margaret Davis & Kristoph Klover
noon: JT Steam
1 pm: Storytelling hour. Sign up to tell a newly-created story. 5-10 minutes in length, depending on how many sign up. If you like, make it up as you go along. No theme.
2 pm: Joseph Abbott
3 pm: Cindy Turner
4 pm: Via Bella
5 pm: Sunnie Larsen and Betsy Tinney
6 pm: circle

June 11 (Sun) -
9 am: Early circle - 2 hours
11 am: Chris Conway
noon: Carol Ferraro & Barisha Letterman
1 pm: Peggi Warner-Lalonde
2 pm: The Crippled Cantrips (Pilgrim Tierney and Irina Greenman)
3 pm: Capplor
4 pm: Moss Bliss
5 pm: Mark Bernstein
6 pm: circle

The Cajun Jam in April was so much fun at Catfish Lou‘s, they‘re doing it again! This time the musicians will try a new seating arrangement to allow more room for the musicians and dancers. Everyone is welcome ~ bring an instrument or come to dance & listen. Music & Dancing 1 - 3:30 pm, free. This will not be a potluck. In April folks did a great job supporting the venue by ordering food and drinks. Let‘s continue to show our appreciation for Catfish Lou‘s generous hosting!

On Sunday afternoons, the Hostel Café in Portland, Oregon provides a friendly setting for this TrailJams Irish traditional tune session. TrailJams is a music community focused on making acoustic music together outside for the enjoyment of the musicians and of people passing by. The cozy café makes a great place to keep the music going in the winter. In better weather, the tune playing moves out to the café’s courtyard. Guests of the Hostel Café and the adjoining Northwest Portland Hostel are likely to settle at one of the nearby tables to enjoy the music.

COVID Policy:
Please be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 if you are joining this session — that is a request, not a requirement.

The PFS Board warmly welcomes New Members of PFS to the Strawberry Social! It’s an opportunity for new members to meet the PFS Board as well as members of many years, or just a few. AND In person! AND FREE! The PFS Board also encourages ALL members to attend. The Strawberry Social will include a short update by the Board on upcoming PFS events and plans. Opportunities for singing, meeting folks, and listening to other musicians! Refreshments will include strawberries and shortcake and water/iced tea RSVP to Membership(*at*)portlandfolkmusic.org If you are not a member yet, consider joining. Go to portlandfolkmusic.org and scroll down to join. Questions to: Jinx at 503-816-6407 (text or cell)

The 2nd Sunday English Dance for Experienced Dancers is an opportunity to dance to the music of Fine Companions (and friends), suggested donation $10, dance shoes required, no street shoes permitted beyond the entrance.

The dances will be a balance of familiar dances and unfamiliar dances.

The callers will encourage dancers to incorporate style points such as quality of movement, timing, transitions and dancing with the music.

We ask that dancers be comfortable dancing standard English Dance figures including:
- Heys in various orientations
- Regular and Double figure eights
- Triple minor progressions
- Dancing with couples outside of your group of 4
- Straight and draw poussettes.

May 12 (Sun): MASKS OPTIONAL
Jun 9 (Sun): MASKS OPTIONAL
Jul 12 (Sun): MASKS OPTIONAL

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. 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.

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

Celebrate Artichoke Music‘s 50th anniversary with a fabulous concert and special event )doors open 5 pm), minors OK when accompanied by a parent or guardian. The evening will feature Glitterfox, named one of Portland’s “Best New Bands” by the Willamette Week in 2022, showcasing the future of folk music in Portland; former Artichoke owners Kate Power and Steve Einhorn; Mary Flower; Arietta Ward; Matt Meighan; Tom May; Doug Smith; Richard Colombo; Gary Furlow and Tom Swearingen. Tickets: $30 advance $35 at the door $20 live stream

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