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English Country Dance for experienced dancers featuring two fabulous bands and callers, great workshop leaders, camper-led activities, and more!

Callers: Orly Krasner and Brad Foster
Bands: Fine Companions (Betsy Branch, Lisa Scott, Bill Tomczak, Erik Weberg)
Goldstar (Daron Douglas, Paul Oorts, Dave Wiesler)

Come join us for a wonderful extended weekend of dancing, singing, music making, friendship, frolic, and fun in the woods at the beautiful Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp, about a hour east of Portland, near Rhododendron, Oregon.

Maximum camp cost is $430 (there are lower cost options) for 4 days/3 nights covering food, lodging, and program. You‘ll have good times and meet good folks at no extra charge!

Northwest Passage is a Portland Country Dance Community (PCDC) event. Grants of $100 are available for PCDC members. Anyone can apply regardless of need.

Northwest Passage is a fragrance free camp.

At PCDC, we strive to have an inclusive and safe environment for all people, regardless of race, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. If you experience or see anything questionable, please let an organizer know. Thanks for helping to make our dances a safe and welcoming space for all!

The Tumbleweed Music Festival is a free, open-air, community acoustic music festival sponsored by the Three Rivers Folklife Society, which is traditionally held on Labor Day weekend each year. The 2023 festival will be our 27th annual! We feature many kinds of acoustic music (primarily folk, blues, bluegrass, etc.) but are welcoming to all types of music and dance performances.

The festival begins Friday of Labor Day weekend with a free "New Horizons" concert, presenting younger (and euphemistically "higher energy") performers than many of our attendees are used to seeing. We‘ve found some fantastic people that way who have since become Tumbleweed family members, returning to perform often.

Saturday and Sunday of that weekend, from 11 am to 6 pm, we have a new performance or workshop on each of our 4 outdoor and 2 indoor stages, and 2 workshop rooms every 45 minutes; there‘s also an open-mic stage that keeps its own schedule. All performances and workshops are free except for the Saturday benefit concert and the Sunday evening Contra Dance - those are ticketed events.

One other feature of Tumbleweed is the annual "Jane Titland Memorial Songwriting Contest," in which songwriters submit songs matching that year‘s festival theme; for 2023, our theme is "Good Times."

I Put a Spell On You - Nina Simone Tribute with LaRhonda Steele and the Adrian Martin Sextet. LaRhonda Steele sings the timeless songs of Nina Simone as a member of the nimble sextet led by guitarist Adrian Martin, general admission $24 advance/$29 door. Minors OK when accompanied by a parent or guardian (doors ppen at 7 pm). The Alberta Rose Theater is no longer requiring masks, and a COVID-19 vaccination is no longer a condition of entry.

English Country Dance for experienced dancers featuring two fabulous bands and callers, great workshop leaders, camper-led activities, and more!

Callers: Orly Krasner and Brad Foster
Bands: Fine Companions (Betsy Branch, Lisa Scott, Bill Tomczak, Erik Weberg)
Goldstar (Daron Douglas, Paul Oorts, Dave Wiesler)

Come join us for a wonderful extended weekend of dancing, singing, music making, friendship, frolic, and fun in the woods at the beautiful Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp, about a hour east of Portland, near Rhododendron, Oregon.

Maximum camp cost is $430 (there are lower cost options) for 4 days/3 nights covering food, lodging, and program. You‘ll have good times and meet good folks at no extra charge!

Northwest Passage is a Portland Country Dance Community (PCDC) event. Grants of $100 are available for PCDC members. Anyone can apply regardless of need.

Northwest Passage is a fragrance free camp.

At PCDC, we strive to have an inclusive and safe environment for all people, regardless of race, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. If you experience or see anything questionable, please let an organizer know. Thanks for helping to make our dances a safe and welcoming space for all!

The Tumbleweed Music Festival is a free, open-air, community acoustic music festival sponsored by the Three Rivers Folklife Society, which is traditionally held on Labor Day weekend each year. The 2023 festival will be our 27th annual! We feature many kinds of acoustic music (primarily folk, blues, bluegrass, etc.) but are welcoming to all types of music and dance performances.

The festival begins Friday of Labor Day weekend with a free "New Horizons" concert, presenting younger (and euphemistically "higher energy") performers than many of our attendees are used to seeing. We‘ve found some fantastic people that way who have since become Tumbleweed family members, returning to perform often.

Saturday and Sunday of that weekend, from 11 am to 6 pm, we have a new performance or workshop on each of our 4 outdoor and 2 indoor stages, and 2 workshop rooms every 45 minutes; there‘s also an open-mic stage that keeps its own schedule. All performances and workshops are free except for the Saturday benefit concert and the Sunday evening Contra Dance - those are ticketed events.

One other feature of Tumbleweed is the annual "Jane Titland Memorial Songwriting Contest," in which songwriters submit songs matching that year‘s festival theme; for 2023, our theme is "Good Times."

Theme for Aug 19 (Sat): Disasters (Natural and/or otherwise).

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.

English Country Dance for experienced dancers featuring two fabulous bands and callers, great workshop leaders, camper-led activities, and more!

Callers: Orly Krasner and Brad Foster
Bands: Fine Companions (Betsy Branch, Lisa Scott, Bill Tomczak, Erik Weberg)
Goldstar (Daron Douglas, Paul Oorts, Dave Wiesler)

Come join us for a wonderful extended weekend of dancing, singing, music making, friendship, frolic, and fun in the woods at the beautiful Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp, about a hour east of Portland, near Rhododendron, Oregon.

Maximum camp cost is $430 (there are lower cost options) for 4 days/3 nights covering food, lodging, and program. You‘ll have good times and meet good folks at no extra charge!

Northwest Passage is a Portland Country Dance Community (PCDC) event. Grants of $100 are available for PCDC members. Anyone can apply regardless of need.

Northwest Passage is a fragrance free camp.

At PCDC, we strive to have an inclusive and safe environment for all people, regardless of race, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. If you experience or see anything questionable, please let an organizer know. Thanks for helping to make our dances a safe and welcoming space for all!

The Tumbleweed Music Festival is a free, open-air, community acoustic music festival sponsored by the Three Rivers Folklife Society, which is traditionally held on Labor Day weekend each year. The 2023 festival will be our 27th annual! We feature many kinds of acoustic music (primarily folk, blues, bluegrass, etc.) but are welcoming to all types of music and dance performances.

The festival begins Friday of Labor Day weekend with a free "New Horizons" concert, presenting younger (and euphemistically "higher energy") performers than many of our attendees are used to seeing. We‘ve found some fantastic people that way who have since become Tumbleweed family members, returning to perform often.

Saturday and Sunday of that weekend, from 11 am to 6 pm, we have a new performance or workshop on each of our 4 outdoor and 2 indoor stages, and 2 workshop rooms every 45 minutes; there‘s also an open-mic stage that keeps its own schedule. All performances and workshops are free except for the Saturday benefit concert and the Sunday evening Contra Dance - those are ticketed events.

One other feature of Tumbleweed is the annual "Jane Titland Memorial Songwriting Contest," in which songwriters submit songs matching that year‘s festival theme; for 2023, our theme is "Good Times."

Uilleann piper Preston Howard Wilde leads an Irish piping session - it’s a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

Soldier Songs and Voices provides free songwriting workshops and guitar and voice instruction to veterans of all eras. We believe that everyone has a story to tell and that telling it in song is a path to a happier and healthier life. Loaner guitars are available. Previous musical experience and skill are not required. Just bring your curiosity and willingness to unleash your creativity. For the foreseeable future classes meet online. If you are interested in joining the workshops, email us.

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/.

The Horsenecks are back from their tour for their bi-monthly session at the Moon and Sixpence Pub on the 1st and 3rd Sundays. Gabrielle Macrae, Barry Southern, Kevin Sandri and Brian Bagdonus (plus other guests) will be playing in the corner booth from 7:30 pm till late, free, 21+ after 8:00 or 9:00 pm.

Come on out and hear some of the best old time music around.

English Country Dance for experienced dancers featuring two fabulous bands and callers, great workshop leaders, camper-led activities, and more!

Callers: Orly Krasner and Brad Foster
Bands: Fine Companions (Betsy Branch, Lisa Scott, Bill Tomczak, Erik Weberg)
Goldstar (Daron Douglas, Paul Oorts, Dave Wiesler)

Come join us for a wonderful extended weekend of dancing, singing, music making, friendship, frolic, and fun in the woods at the beautiful Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp, about a hour east of Portland, near Rhododendron, Oregon.

Maximum camp cost is $430 (there are lower cost options) for 4 days/3 nights covering food, lodging, and program. You‘ll have good times and meet good folks at no extra charge!

Northwest Passage is a Portland Country Dance Community (PCDC) event. Grants of $100 are available for PCDC members. Anyone can apply regardless of need.

Northwest Passage is a fragrance free camp.

At PCDC, we strive to have an inclusive and safe environment for all people, regardless of race, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. If you experience or see anything questionable, please let an organizer know. Thanks for helping to make our dances a safe and welcoming space for all!

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!

Herga at The Castle is a folk and acoustic music evening, with roots going back to 1963. We meet on Monday nights at The Castle – a Fuller’s public house atop old Harrow on the Hill with its panoramic views across London.

However, we still continue to run online singarounds weekly using Zoom, and approximately once a month are featuring a booked guest.

Coming guest nights --
May 8 (Mon): Katherine Kaims
May 22 (Mon): Tom Lewis

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

Trad & Irish song session.

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

Kate and The Lads play traditional music, transporting you to the West of Ireland, free.

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, $120 for five 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.

Location: Class will meet indoors.

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

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.

After a two-week hiatus, Tuesday Zydeco is back in the saddle this coming week! Deb and Rich will be teaching the lesson. The drinks will be cold and the jambalaya will be hot. Come at 7pm for the zydeco lesson and stay for the dancing ‘

Cascade Zydeco‘s weekly DJ dance moves to 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.

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 Gaster & 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.

“Our dance community has experienced a significant rate of Covid infection in the past week as a result of a “summer surge” of a new variant of the virus. In an abundance of caution and care for our dance community we are cancelling our Tuesday Night Zydeco Lesson and DJ dance scheduled for next week August 8th. We will continue to monitor the situation for the next few weeks. If you attended the event on Sunday July 30, we encourage you to test and watch for symptoms. Contact your provider or advice nurse if you have questions or co

Artichoke Community Music class led by Anne Weiss, $120 for five classes or $26 drop-in. $200 combo price for BOTH blues guitar classes (beginner and intermediate).

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

Location: My garden 73rd/SE Mill Street, and then my house when the weather turns!

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

Artichoke Connunity Music class led by Anne Weiss, $120 for five classes, $25 drop-in. $200 combo price for BOTH blues guitar classes (beginner and intermediate).

You know the basics and feel ready for a little bit of a challenge. We’ll go over piedmont, Chicago and delta blues styles and licks and tricks and new material to help you move up a step!

Location: My garden (73rd/SE Mill Street), and then my house when the weather turns!

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

Every Friday, 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 hours, and regularly draws attendees from around the world.

The tune learning is at 1 pm to 2.

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!

Artichoke Community Music class, led by Ken Gaines, $60 for two sessions/$30 drop-in.
Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
09/06/23 - 09/20/23 (2 days)

Please note that these sessions will NOT occur on consecutive weeks. This class will meet on 9/6 & 9/20.

Most of us involved in writing have "great ideas" about the songs we‘d like to write but just can‘t seem to get started. This 2 part workshop presents two very different but equally valid ways to get the bones of a song started and then flesh it out. This workshop is especially helpful for those just beginning to write their own songs. Each session is 2.5 to 3 hrs long. Attendees must bring their instruments, paper, and something to write with.

Artichoke Community Music online class led by Matt Meighan, $140 for four classes. Songwriters of all levels of experience welcome.

This class is dedicated to each writer developing their own voice and sharing their unique perspective. We‘ll write, share and listen to songs and explore songwriting as human communication and connection.

Each participant shares a song each week, with the goal of trying to write a song each week. Cover, fragments, poems, and older songs are welcome, too. We‘ll listen generously and appreciatively to create an inspiring, non-judgmental space in which to deepen songwriting practice.

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)

Oct 4 (Wed): music by Joyride, caller Jesse Partridge (GN*)
Nov 1 (Wed): music by Joyride, caller William Watson (GN*)
Dec 6 (Wed): music by Joyride, caller TBD
*GN means caller employs gender-neutral terminology

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.

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.

Jug Band Ensemble led by Arlo Leach, $120 for 6 sessions.

Everybody loves seeing a jug band, but there’s often more to this fun music than meets the eye. In this class we’ll dig into original jug band recordings from the 1920s-30s, learn about the artists who created them and practice building arrangements that reflect their unique style.

Players of all skill levels will have a role in our arrangements. If you already play a standard instrument like guitar, mandolin or harmonica, or a homemade instrument like jug, washboard or washtub bass, please bring it. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn a homemade instrument if you like. Depending on how the class goes, we might conclude with a performance of some kind.

Portland FolkMusic Society invites you to a night of singing hosted by Ken Gaines,Portland singer-songwriter, producer, and teacher. Doors open at 6:30 pm, come help with set-up, a hat will be passed to defray costs.

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.

Sep 15 (Fri): MASKS REQUIRED TONIGHT - caller David Macemon with Erica Liebert, Ron Dann, and Lisa Scott
Sep 22 (Fri): MASKS OPTIONAL TONIGHT - caller Erik Weberg with Erica Liebert, Lori Schaefer, Meg Tapley, and Sue Songer
Sep 29 (Fri): MASKS REQUIRED TONIGHT - caller Cynthia Stenger with Leslie Hirsch, Laura Kuhlman, and Rich Scher
Oct 6 (Fri): MASKS REQUIRED TONIGHT - caller David Macemon with Lisa Scott, Leslie Hirsch, Laura Kuhlman, and Ron Dann
Oct 13 (Fri): MASKS OPTIONAL TONIGHT - caller Erik Weberg with Erica Liebert, Meg Tapley, Landon Kuhn, and Lisa Scott

Nov 3 (Fri): ****CANCELLED - Join us at English Country Ball Weekend****

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.

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

All contra dances through August will be mask-optional.

Oct 14 (Sat): caller Rich Goss, music by Riff Raff [Olympia]
Nov 11 (Sat): caller William Watson, music by The Fiddle Hellions
Dec 9 (Sat): caller TBD, music by Natterjack [Olympia & Seattle]

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:
Beginning September 5, 2023, the vaccine requirement will be lifted. While vaccines no longer do much to prevent transmission, they continue to be effective for protecting oneself from more serious illness. While we will no longer be requiring vaccination, we continue to encourage everyone to be vaccinated.

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.

Aug 13: music by Fine Companions and Friends
Sep 10: music by Fine Companions and Friends

COVID Policy:
Until Sep 5, PCDC events require proof of vaccination (two doses of Pfizer or Moderna, or a single dose of Johnson & Johnson) and at least one booster, if eligible.

Beginning September 5, 2023, the vaccine requirement will be lifted. While vaccines no longer do much to prevent transmission, they continue to be effective for protecting oneself from more serious illness. While we will no longer be requiring vaccination, we continue to encourage everyone to be vaccinated.

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/.

Kate and The Lads play traditional music, transporting you to the West of Ireland, free.

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, $120 for five 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.

Location: Class will meet indoors.

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

After a two-week hiatus, Tuesday Zydeco is back in the saddle this coming week! Deb and Rich will be teaching the lesson. The drinks will be cold and the jambalaya will be hot. Come at 7pm for the zydeco lesson and stay for the dancing ‘

Cascade Zydeco‘s weekly DJ dance moves to 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.

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 Gaster & 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.

“Our dance community has experienced a significant rate of Covid infection in the past week as a result of a “summer surge” of a new variant of the virus. In an abundance of caution and care for our dance community we are cancelling our Tuesday Night Zydeco Lesson and DJ dance scheduled for next week August 8th. We will continue to monitor the situation for the next few weeks. If you attended the event on Sunday July 30, we encourage you to test and watch for symptoms. Contact your provider or advice nurse if you have questions or co

Artichoke Community Music class led by Anne Weiss, $120 for five classes or $26 drop-in. $200 combo price for BOTH blues guitar classes (beginner and intermediate).

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

Location: My garden 73rd/SE Mill Street, and then my house when the weather turns!

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

Artichoke Connunity Music class led by Anne Weiss, $120 for five classes, $25 drop-in. $200 combo price for BOTH blues guitar classes (beginner and intermediate).

You know the basics and feel ready for a little bit of a challenge. We’ll go over piedmont, Chicago and delta blues styles and licks and tricks and new material to help you move up a step!

Location: My garden (73rd/SE Mill Street), and then my house when the weather turns!

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

Artichoke Community Music class led by Ken Gaines, $60 for two sessions/$30 drop-in.

Please note that these sessions will NOT occur on consecutive weeks. This class will meet on 9/13 & 9/27.

After a while we all tend to write the same type of song and while they may be successful, they become our "beautiful rut." This seminar/workshop takes the participants back to the basic music elements of songwriting and teaches a struc