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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.

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/.

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.

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

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.

Hosted by Nat Case and Second Monday Shanty Sing

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

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

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

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.

Free live music in the Hostel Courtyard is back! This awesome event draws tons of people each week and features a touring or local artist, as well as two open mic sessions. Come down and check out our singer-song writer sets and enjoy some Portland-made brews and locally sourced foods while you do it.

Featured Artists:
Jul 11 (Mon): Lauren Sheehan
Jul 18 (Mon): Dale Russ & Cary Novotny
Jul 25 (Mon): Kiho (1st set) and Sienna Meadow (2nd set)

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

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.

Led by René Berblinger, learn how to hold, tune and pick the mandolin with basic chords and tablature, $120 for six classes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Note that the concert is on Tuesday evening, and scheduled to be an OUTSIDE Concert. She will be touring with Alex Sturbaum and Brian Lindsay.

7 pm concert (doors open at 6:30), suggested donation $20 — all proceeds go to artists. Reservations are required. Contact us if you have questions. RSVP to kim(at)kimclaughlin.com. This is going to be a very fun night.

Aberdeenshire folksinger, Iona Fyfe, has become one of Scotland’s finest singers, rooted deeply in the singing traditions of the North East of Scotland.

In 2021, she became the first singer to win the coveted title of Musician of the Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. Iona is a fierce advocate for the official recognition of the Scots Language, leading a successful campaign to pressure Spotify into recognizing Scots and add it to its list of languages.

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.

All welcome! Led by Anne Weiss, this class will help you sing better in a non-judgmental, fun environment, $140 for seven weeks or $25 drop-in. Register at the Artichoke Music website using the link below.

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

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

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.

Trad & Irish song session.

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

*******NOTE:*******
On July 13, 20 and 27, Mekong Bistro will be closed. Wednesday Night Zydeco will be held at the home of Terry Zukoski (bring a chair).
Terry Zukoski
4111 NE 56th Ave
Portland 97218

Beginning Mar 30 (Wed) and continuing every Wednesday --
DJ‘d tunes plus a 30-minute dance lesson to start the evening.

Free the first night!

Rotating Wednesday night instructors & playlists
1st Wednesdays: Roland & Janine Jemerson
2nd Wednesdays: David Seitz and Patti Lind
3rd Wednesdays: Terri Jo Bonbright and Roland Jemerson
4th Wednesdays: Deb Gasster and Rich Steronko
5th Wednesdays: we‘ll have a blues dance lesson with Marjorie and Dexter Taylor

COVID Policy:
Proof of vaccination required; masks are optional.

Some observations on the current state of COVID from Roland and Janine Tebeau-Jemerson, both retired nurses:
“We’re encouraging masking although not requiring it knowing that the new variants are highly transmissible, it’s being compared to measles. Vaccines are playing very little in the spread or prevention but decrease the severity of the illness. From what we’re reading, BA.4 &BA.5 are the big concern now. Looks like it‘s predicted to peak in mid to late July”.

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

A dynamic yet meditative sitar player, J.J. Gregg performs improvised and pre-composed music. With over a decade of hands-on training in India, J.J. immerses western experimental and jazz music into the traditional world of the sitar.

Beer, wine, non-alchoholic beverages, and light snacks are available for purchase in the café.

At Artichoke, J.J. teams up with Seattle-based tabla player Ravi Albright, whose seasoned touch on the tabla combines with his metronomic control of rhythm to make his adept accompaniment sought after by many of the leading lights in Indian Classical music today. The duo puts on a soulful and rocking show, delighting the audience with their improvisations and playful back and forth on sitar and tabla.

Opening the show will be David Van Auken, a Portland-based American instrumental guitarist, who’s contemporary compositions extract from early acoustic country-blues traditions. J.J. & David will present a sneak peek into their new "collaboration for 24 strings."

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.

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

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.

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

Folk, political, and women‘s music, both traditional and contemporary. A folk music collective, Don and Laurie love to feature live local and nationally known musicians! Music and conversations with an uplifting tilt. Live guests have included Peggy Seeger, Tracy Grammar, Linda
Waterfall, Shanghaied on the Willamette, Geoff Muldaur, Utah Phillips, Rosalie Sorrels, and Anne Feeney.

Hosted by Don Jacobson and/or Laurie Sonnenfeld.

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

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

Hosted by Jeff Rosenberg, The Songcircle blends songs from various eras and genres to reveal new connections, exposing forgotten artists and discovering new ones, exploring connective themes and topics, or responding to the events of the day.

Studio guests have included Loudon Wainwright III, Eric Andersen, The Von Trapps, and many others.

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

Purchase a subscription to all 4 concerts to get priority seating and a complimentary glass of wine at each performance.

Sep 9 (Fri): WORLD PREMIERE - Jecca Jazz Ensemble featuring Jessica Israels, Brandon Michael, Erik Hundtoft, and Shohei Kobayashi, accompanied by Chuck Israels (bass), Dan Gaynor (piano), and Todd Strait (drums).

Sep 23 (Fri): Marilyn DeOliveira & Trevor Fitzpatrick — cello duo sponsored in celebration of Jim Halliday.

Oct 14 (Fri): Aaron Meyer — Concert rock violinist with a range of music includes everything from a dynamic rendition of Vivaldi‘s "The Four Seasons" to his exquisite versions of Pink Floyd‘s (Comfortably Numb), Led Zeppelin‘s "Kashmir". and the Beatles classic "Let it Be."

Nov 11 (Fri): Peter Zisa — Classical guitar described by critics and fans as “poetic, moving, exciting, engaging, authentic, powerfully expressive, and musical.”

Subscription prices: Table for two $240/Table for one $120
Individual tickets: $30 general/$15 students

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.

Artichoke Community Music online seminar led by Tim Connell, free. Zoom link provided to participant upon registration.

MULTIPLE DATES - This seminar will be presented on the following dates:

Sep 24 (Sat): 9-11 am
Oct 8 (Sat): 9-11 am
Oct 22 (Sat): 9-11 am
Nov 5 (Sat): 9-11 am
Nov 19 (Sat): 9-11 am
Dec 3 (Sat): 9-11 am
Dec 17 (Sat): 9-11 am

Tim Connell will present (live via Zoom) his original mandolin skill-building seminar Your Roadmap to Mandolin Mastery.

The presentation includes a dedicated 30-minute Q&A session at the end.

Here’s a taste of what he will cover in the webinar:
• The 3 Most Common Obstacles to Your Success
• How to Practice the Smart Way
• Developing Rhythmic Literacy

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.

Last Minute Substitution: Gordy Euler and Jonathan Lay (Shanghaied on the Willamette) will replace Betsy Branch due to a family emergency.

Concert Schedule:
Oct 7 (Sat): Campaign for Reel Time: Betsy Branch (fiddle, guitar, vocals), Mark Douglass (piano) and Bill Tomczak (clarinet, tenor sax). They are excited to close out the Hayloft season with reels, jigs, waltzes, and songs in multiple genres. Prepare your ears for just about anything---- Quebecois, Scottish, jazz, old time and Irish.

These concerts are free of charge, but tips are greatly appreciated and are richly deserved by the performers, who work so hard to entertain you. For exact location and times, call Sharon Moore at 503-881-5794 or email her at sharonmooree(*at*)comcast.net.

Please park in the pasture, not on the street.

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.

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.

Fourth Sundas: Red Book singing (1991 Denson edition)

Held in the Community Room, SE corner of the building.

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/.