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5-10-12 On this week's Listen Now webcast we mistakenly credited "The Rain Don't Fall On Me" to Eden & John when it is really the Blind Willie Johnson masterpiece from the CD, "The Complete Blind Willie Johnson; Columbia/Legacy C2K 52835". 
Pledge drive is upon us, and it's time to become a subscriber to listener-OWNED KBOO radio. Listed in order of importance and contribution: KBOO, KMHD, and to a smaller degree, KOPB, are about the only sources for traditional "roots" music in the Portland region broadcast market. KBOO, especially, has been the major provider for bubbaguitar's favorite music. Their sometimes childishly anarchistic politics, where lefties get to play army, cops & robbers, and cowboys & Indians, might make you roll your eyes, but all is out-weighed by KBOO's solid, decades-long, contribution to the region's politics and culture. Portland would be a far lesser place if KBOO had not been our companion through the years. |
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| 5/1 | TUE | Jackstraw bluegrass at The Laurelthirst Pub, 2958 NE Glisan, 503-232-1504 - FREE | 6-8 | |
| 5/1 | TUE | Pagan Jug Band at the Blue Monk, 3341 SE Belmont, 503-595-0575 | 6:30 | |
| 5/1 | TUE | Every 1st Tuesday Atomic Cocktails Night Johnnie Ward & The Eagle Ridin' Papas Jug Band at Mock's Crest Tavern, 3435 N Lombard St (corner of Wabash & Lombard) 503-283-5014 |
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| 5/1 | TUE | Steve Cheseborough 1st Tuesdays, old style acoustic guitar blues and rags at Gold Dust Meridian, 3267 SE Hawthorne (map) 503-239-1143 | 8:30 10:30 |
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| 5/2 | WED | Old Time Fiddle Jam every 1st & 3rd Wednesday TaborSpace at Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church, SE 55th & Belmont Info: 503-236-1736 postcards@hevanet.com Coffee, pastries, pie and coffee house beverages available for a donation. |
7-9:30 | |
| 5/2 | WED | The Sleepy-Eyed Johns real bluegrass at The Muddy Rudder Pub, SE 7th & Tacoma (just east of Sellwood Br) - FREE -21+ | 8pm | |
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| 5/3 | THUR | Rise When The Rooster Crows - Traditional music every Thursday on KBOO 90.7 FM | 5:30 7am |
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| 5/3 | THUR | James Clem delta guitar at Buckman Farmers Market SE 20th and Salmon (between Belmont & Hawthorne) | 3-5 | |
| 5/3 | THUR | Bluegrass open mic at The Water Heater, 750 N Fremont, one block east of Mississippi 360-556-6312 - doors at 5pm - all ages and FREE |
5pm | |
| 5/3 | THUR | Mary Flower fingerpicks blues and rags at First Thursday @ Attic Gallery, 206 SW 1st Ave - all ages | 6pm | |
| 5/3 | THUR | Rabbit Foot Duo old-time at The Jade Lounge, 2342 SE Ankeny, 503-236-4998 - contact
abbiew@froggie.com for tickets |
7pm | |
| 5/3 | THUR | Steve Cheseborough old style acoustic guitar blues and rags - Rib night at EaT: an Oyster Bar, 3808 N Williams Ave (at Failing St) - Plenty of beer here, along with oysters, gumbo, po'boys, jambalaya etc. | 7-9 | |
| 5/3 | THUR | Corvallis 1st Thursday old-time jam - Old World Deli, 2nd and Adams, Corvallis (see 3rd Thursday Corvallis jam below) |
7:00 9:30 |
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| 5/3 | THUR | Kory Quinn & The Comrades at The Muddy Rudder Pub, SE 7th & Tacoma (just east of Sellwood Br) - FREE -21+ | 8pm | |
| 5/3 | THUR | Terry Robb acoustic blues with Albert Reda at Halibut's, 25th NE Alberta | 8pm | |
| 5/3 | THUR | Rabbit Foot Duo old-time at The Jade Lounge, 2342 SE Ankeny, 503-236-4998 | 9pm | |
| 5/3 | THUR | Pagan Jug Band at East Burn, 1800 East Burnside (503) 286-2876 | 10pm | |
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| 5/4 | FRI | The Reverb Brothers' rootsy juggy blues every Friday at The White Eagle, 836 N Russell 503-286-6810 - FREE Also, see 8:30pm below |
5:30 | |
| 5/4 | FRI | Every Friday - Honey and the Hamdogs "shufflin' country combo" - Harley and Pete from the Buckles, Susan Hammel on vocals, Kenny Sawyer and several guest guitar pickers. Everything from classic Ray Price to local writers... as long as it shuffles or swings Duff's Garage, 1635 SE 7th Ave, 503.234.BEER |
6-8 | |
| 5/4 | FRI | Live bluegrass with Zak Borden, Jered Widman and Peter Schwimmer at The Grant House, 1101 on Vancouver's historic Officers Row - no cover | 6-8 | |
| 5/4 | FRI | Boy & Bean at Mississippi Pizza Pub, 3552 N. Mississippi - 503-288-3231 | 6pm | |
| 5/4 | FRI | Swing Papillon gypsy jazz at Secret Society Ballroom, 116 NE Russell (503) 493-3600 - FREE | 6pm | |
| 5/4 | FRI | 1st Friday community singing with The Portland Sacred Harp . No experience necessary - FREE - People's Food Co-op, 3029 SE 21st Ave - 503.232.9051 | 6:30 9:00 |
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| 5/4 | FRI | Artichoke Music's Every Friday Night Coffee House , 3130 SE Hawthorne 503-232-8845 - $5 - Open mic concert (But sign up several weeks in advance! Oldtime musicians, this is an opportunity to perform.) | 7pm | |
| 5/4 | FRI | Portland Parlor Pickers |
7:30 | |
| 5/4 | FRI | 3 Leg Torso presents "Ménage à Trois" with Jessica Fichot and Wanderlust Circus at Alberta Rose Theater, NE 30th & Alberta - Tickets: $15 / $18 |
8pm | |
| 5/4 | FRI | The Reverb Brothers' rootsy juggy blues every Friday at The Muddy Rudder Pub, SE 7th & Tacoma (just east of Sellwood Br) - FREE -21+ | 8:30 | |
| 5/4 | FRI | James Sasser sings with The Barn Door Slammers (Dan Lowinger, Kevin Healy, Todd Clinesmith, DaveBamberger, Tommy Chiffon) western swing at The Landmark Saloon, 4847 SE Division | 9pm | |
| 5/4 | FRI | Trashcan Joe south side dance party at the Blue Monk, 3341 SE Belmont, 503-595-0575 | 9pm | |
| 5/4 | FRI | Baby Gramps at The Laurelthirst Pub, 2958 NE Glisan, 503-232-1504 | 9:30 | |
| 5/4 | FRI | MUDDY WATERS TRIBUTE SHOW Duff's Garage, 1635 SE 7th Ave, 503.234.BEER Steve Cheseborough, Jim Wallace, Bill Rhoades, Mitch Kashmar, Alan Hager, Albert Reda, Jeff Minnick |
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| 5/5 | SAT | Music From the True Vine - Every Saturday on KBOO 90.7 FM - Bluegrass, rotating dj's, excellent, some more traditionally oriented than others | 9am noon |
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| 5/5 | SAT | Taborgrass: Greg Stone's Beginners Bluegrass Class and Jam - Every Saturday at St. David of Wales Episcopal Church, 2800 SE Harrison - For all instruments - $10 per session | 10am 1pm |
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| 5/5 | SAT | The Spodee-o's vintage acoustic blues duo at Oregon City farmer's market, Mololla Ave & Kaen Rd | 10am | |
| 5/5 | SAT | Succotash at PSU farmer's market, South Park Blocks, between SW Harrison & Montgomery | 11am 2pm |
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| 5/5 | SAT | Water Tower Kentucky Derby Party at McMenamins Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan, 503-223-4527 - Bourbon tasting, mint julips, fancy hats - FREE - 21+ | 1-4 | |
| 5/5 | SAT | The first ever
Rogue Pork Fest, benefit for Kids to Camp At Eugene's Rogue Ales Public House, 844 Olive St, Eugene, 541-345-4155 Festival is 12:30-9:00 Wild Hog in the Woods on at 1:30 |
1:30 | |
| 5/5 | SAT | 1st Saturday Slow Jam (eclectic music orientation - all levels) - $10 - Artichoke Music, 3130 SE Hawthorne 503-232-8845 No sheet music. Learn to play music together, hear chord changes and develop an ear |
2-4 | |
| 5/5 | SAT | Blue Rhythm/Blues Junction - Every Saturday on KBOO 90.7 FM - includes some great acoustic blues, jug, local and national | 2-4 | |
| 5/5 | SAT | Misty Mamas and GTM String Band at St. David of Wales Episcopal Church, 2800 SE Harrison St - $10 | 7pm | |
| 5/5 | SAT | Zac Leger and Friends (Preston Howard, Erik Killops, and Felim Egan) in an Irish music house concert Suggested Artist Donation: $10 439 S.E. 68th Ave, No shoes household, so bring your slippers if you get cold feet! Seating is limited, so please contact scott.killops@gmail.com or (503)252-0603 before the show to reserve a seat. |
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| 5/5 | SAT | Kory Quinn & The Comrades country/folk/bluegrass/blues at Boon's Treasury, 888 Liberty St NE, Salem 503-399-9062 - FREE - 21+ |
8pm | |
| 5/5 | SAT | Swingco De Mayo! with Everything's Jake swing jazz at Beaterville Cafe, 2202 N Killingsworth - For info: John at 503-975-6624 |
8-11 | |
| 5/5 | SAT | Wayward Vessel at The Christmas Horse | 8:30 | |
| 5/5 | SAT | The Spodee-o's vintage acoustic blues duo at Hawthorne HopHouse, 4111 SE Hawthorne | 9pm | |
| 5/5 | SAT | First Saturday Swing AnnaPaul & The Bearded Lady, Eric Stern, and Russell Bruner at Secret Society Ballroom, 116 NE Russell (503) 493-3600 Dance lessons with Russell Bruner from Swingtime PDX |
9pm | |
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| 5/6 | SUN | How Long Jug Band at King Neighborhood Market, NE Wygant & 7th Ave |
10am | |
| 5/6 | SUN | 1st Sunday community singing with The Portland Sacred Harp . Singing from the Cooper Book - FREE - Waverly Congregational, 3300 SE Woodward St - Singing from the Cooper Book! - All levels of experience welcome - novice, accomplished, and listener - Event has no religious or political affiliation |
2-4 | |
| 5/6 | SUN | Steve Cheseborough old style acoustic guitar blues and rags at Hager Brewing, 240 N Broadway | 3:30 5:30 |
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| 5/6 | SUN |   AIR-CONDITIONEDNo dance tonight - Come back May 13! |
7-9 | |
| 5/6 | SUN | Foghorn hosts a Sunday night social with unamplified music at the Moon and Sixpence (1514 NE 42nd - Hollywood neighborhood) - FREE | 9pm | |
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| 5/7 | MON | Noontime Jamboree - Excellent country music on KBOO 90.7 FM, includes good dose of old-time | noon 1:30 |
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| 5/7 | MON | MENUCHA UKULELE BAND CAMP with Brook Adams, Greg Canote, Jere Canote, James Hill, and Del Rey! Holy cow! Workshops: Big Band, Pop, Jugband, Skiffle, Old Time Stringband, and Symphony For information: scott@menucha.org or 503-695-2243 |
4pm | |
| 5/7 | MON | The Hapa Hillbillies vintage Hawaiian swing every Monday but the 1st at The Hood River Hotel, Hood River | 6:30 8:30 |
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| 5/7 | MON | Kory Quinn & The Comrades country/folk/bluegrass/blues at Music Millennium, 3158 East Burnside Street, 503-231-8926 | 7pm | |
| 5/7 | MON | Bob Shoemaker fingerpicking good blues at McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern 10000 N.W. Old Cornelius Pass Rd., Hillsboro - (503) 645-3822 - FREE - all ages | 7pm | |
| 5/7 | MON | Hopping Jenny (Gabrielle Macrae, Kevin Sandri, Brian Bagdonas, and Sophie Vitells) every other Monday at The Guild Public House, 1101 E Burnside | 8-11 | |
| 5/7 | MON | Terry Robb acoustic blues at The Muddy Rudder Pub, SE 7th & Tacoma (just east of Sellwood Br) - FREE -21+ | 10pm | |
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| 5/8 | TUE | Jackstraw bluegrass at The Laurelthirst Pub, 2958 NE Glisan, 503-232-1504 - FREE | 6-8 | |
| 5/8 | TUE | Pagan Jug Band at the Blue Monk, 3341 SE Belmont, 503-595-0575 | 6:30 | |
| 5/8 | TUE | Johnny B. Connolly and Cary Novotny Irish at McMenamins Edgefield - 2126 S.W. Halsey St., Troutdale - FREE - 21+ |
7pm | |
| 5/8 | TUE | Terry Robb acoustic blues at with Mitch Kashmar on harmonica at M & M Restaurant & Lounge, 137 N Main Ave, Gresham - FREE | 7pm | |
| 5/8 | TUE | Rabbit Foot old-time stringband music every Tuesday at the County Cork Pub, 1329 NE Fremont - FREE, non smoking | 8-10 ...ish |
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| 5/9 | WED | Steve Cheseborough old style acoustic guitar blues and rags at Westmoreland's Union Manor, 6404 SE 23rd Ave For the residents of the manor, but outsiders are welcome! Free |
6:00 7:30 |
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| 5/9 | WED | Every Wednesday Flat Rock String Band at The Palace of Industry (a watering hole and treasure trove), 5426 N Gay Avenue (Killingsworth and Gay, behind Atomic Pizza), 503-477-7313 | 7:30 9:30 |
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| 5/9 | WED | Stumbleweed bluegrass at The Muddy Rudder Pub, SE 7th & Tacoma (just east of Sellwood Br) - FREE -21+ | 8pm | |
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| 5/10 | THUR | Rise When The Rooster Crows - Traditional music every Thursday on KBOO 90.7 FM | 5:30 7am |
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| 5/10 | THUR | Bluegrass open mic at The Water Heater, 750 N Fremont, one block
east of Mississippi 360-556-6312 - doors at 5pm - all ages and FREE |
5pm | |
| 5/10 | THUR | Steve Cheseborough old style acoustic guitar blues and rags - Rib night at EaT: an Oyster Bar, 3808 N Williams Ave (at Failing St) - Plenty of beer here, along with oysters, gumbo, po'boys, jambalaya etc. | 7-9 | |
| 5/10 | THUR | Wild Hog in the Woods vintage old-time 2nd, 4th & 5th Thursdays at Calapooia Brewing Co., 140 Hill St SE, Albany | 7pm | |
| 5/10 | THUR | Howard Wade country blues at the Funhouse Lounge, 2432 SE 11th Ave, (503) 841-6734 - $5 | 8pm | |
| 5/10 | THUR | Terry Robb acoustic blues with Albert Reda at Halibut's, 25th NE Alberta | 8pm | |
| 5/10 | THUR | What Hearts at The Axe and Fiddle, 657 E Main St, Cottage Grove - 541.942.5942 | 8:30 | |
| 5/10 | THUR | Danny Barnes and Left Coast Country (trad/country/bluegrass spectrum) at The Goodfoot Lounge, 2845 SE Stark, 503-239-9292 |
9pm | |
| 5/10 | THUR | Twisted Whistle and Boy & Bean at The Laurelthirst Pub, 2958 NE Glisan, 503-232-1504 - $5 | 9:30 | |
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| 5/11 | FRI | The Reverb Brothers' rootsy juggy blues every Friday at The White Eagle, 836 N Russell 503-286-6810 | 5:30 | |
| 5/11 | FRI | Every Friday - Honey and the Hamdogs "shufflin' country combo" - Harley and Pete from the Buckles, Susan Hammel on vocals, Kenny Sawyer and several guest guitar pickers. Everything from classic Ray Price to local writers... as long as it shuffles or swings Duff's Garage, 1635 SE 7th Ave, 503.234.BEER |
6-8 | |
| 5/11 | FRI | Live bluegrass with Zak Borden, Jered Widman and Peter Schwimmer at The Grant House, 1101 on Vancouver's historic Officers Row - no cover | 6-8 | |
| 5/11 | FRI | Miller & Sasser country at |
7pm | |
| 5/11 | FRI | Every 2nd Friday ~ Steve Cheseborough old style acoustic guitar blues and rags at Charlie's Bistro, 1220 Main St, Vancouver (map) - just north of the I-5 bridge - 360-693-9998 | 7pm | |
| 5/11 | FRI | Second Annual Boise-Eliot Music Festival Gala benefit for Port City Development Center Swing Papillon and Daniel Noland Trio Secret Society Ballroom, 116 NE Russell (503) 493-3600 - 21+ - Hors d’oeurves and cocktails Featured Bands: the Daniel Noland Combo and Gypsy Jazz favorite Swing Papillon. This event includes a silent auction comprised of round trip JetBlue tickets, Pickathon tickets, and gift baskets for the gardener, artist, and connoisseur of local food.Advance purchase of tickets is recommended. |
7-11 | |
| 5/11 | FRI | Artichoke Music's Every Friday Night Coffee House , 3130 SE Hawthorne 503-232-8845 - $5 - Open mic concert (But sign up several weeks in advance! Oldtime musicians, this is an opportunity to perform.) | 7pm | |
| 5/11 | FRI | Grand Re-Opening Independent Publishing Resource Center To celebrate this major milestone in the IPRC’s history, they are hosting a Grand Re-Opening bash featuring readings by Cheryl Strayed and Trinie Dalton, plus live music by Rabbit Foot Duo, tours, hands-on letterpress demonstrations, beer by Ninkasi, plus lots of cake! IPRC, 1001 SE Division St |
7pm | |
| 5/11 | FRI | The Steve Hall Quintet (with Kenny Morse - drums, John Dover - trumpet, Bill Harris - saxophone, Steve Hall - Hammond organ, Peter Schwimmer - guitar) at the Camellia Lounge (510 NW 11th Ave | 8pm | |
| 5/11 | FRI | The Reverb Brothers' rootsy juggy blues every Friday at The Muddy Rudder Pub, SE 7th & Tacoma (just east of Sellwood Br) - FREE -21+ | 8:30 | |
| 5/11 | FRI | The Josh Cole Band at McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern 10000 N.W. Old Cornelius Pass Rd., Hillsboro - (503) 645-3822 | 9pm | |
| 5/11 | FRI | TooLoose Cajun/Zydeco Band with Atomic Gumbo at Duff's Garage, 1635 SE 7th Ave, 503.234.BEER | 9pm | |
| 5/11 | FRI | What Hearts with The Homemakers and Houndstooth at Sam Bond's Garage, 407 Blair Blvd, Eugene | 9:30 | |
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| 5/12 | SAT | Music From the True Vine - Every Saturday on KBOO 90.7 FM - Bluegrass, rotating dj's, excellent, some more traditionally oriented than others | 9am noon |
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| 5/12 | SAT | Taborgrass: Greg Stone's Beginners Bluegrass Class and Jam - Every Saturday at St. David of Wales Episcopal Church, 2800 SE Harrison - For all instruments - $10 per session | 10am 1pm |
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| 5/12 | SAT | Succotash at Oregon City farmer's market, Mololla Ave & Kaen Rd | 10am 1pm |
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| 5/12 | SAT | 2nd Annual Boise-Eliot Old Time, Bluegrass, Rock Festival benefit for Port City Development Center Port City, 2124 North Williams Avenue Suggested donation $15 Music Workshops: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm 1. Jazz for the non-jazzer by Daniel Noland Daniel, a jazz musician and guitar teacher with over 15 years experience, will guide non-jazz musicians through the basics of jazz styling. 2. Fiddle-Tunes by Russ Baker and Patrick Connell Russ Baker and Patrick Connell, who play the guitar and mandolin, are bluegrass and fiddle-tunes musicians.Performances: 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm, main stage Square Dancing: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, main stage Rock Performances: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm, second stage Bluegrass and Old Time Bands: 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm Martin Brothers, Stumble Weed, Steer Crazy, Wayward Vessel, Lost Creek, Eight Dollar Mountain, Whistlin’ Rufus, Kathy Boyd and Phoenix Rising, and 4 on the Floor Rock Bands: Gay Ghosts, Batmen, and Lickity Other Details: Food available from yummy local food carts. Raffle tickets will be drawn through the day for gift certificates to local restaurants, art stores, and more! This is a family friendly, all ages event. Bring your instrument and bring your friends! For more information contact: Amanda Milholland at 503-236-9515 ext. 102 or email at amilholland@portcitydevelopment.org |
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| 5/12 | SAT | Blue Rhythm/Blues Junction - Every Saturday on KBOO 90.7 FM - includes some great acoustic blues, jug, local and national | 2-4 | |
| 5/12 | SAT | Kory Quinn & The Comrades country/folk/bluegrass/blues at Music Millennium, 3158 East Burnside Street, 503-231-8926 | 3pm | |
| 5/12 | SAT | Lorna Miller's Little Kids' Jamboree at Mississippi Pizza Pub, 3552 N. Mississippi - 503-288-3231 - $5 per family | 4pm | |
| 5/12 | SAT | PCDC FAMILY DANCE! |
4:30 6:30 |
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| 5/12 | SAT |  Vaudeville Novelty Show and Revusical! - 10th Season! McMenamins Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan, 503-223-4527 $12.00 Tickets at the door first come first served!! - 21+ Delicious Food, Bar, & Cocktails for Purchase at THE MISSION Info: mizkittysparlour@yahoo.com Saloon Ensemble: Musical Mayhem! http://saloonensemble.com/ Mark Benthimer: Be Astounded by the Master Illusionist! http://www.nwam.com/markbenthimer.html Miss Sarah King: Portland's Vocal Powerhouse! http://www.myspace.com/misssarahking Leapin' Louie: Rose City's King Comedic Cowboy! http://www.comedytricks.com/wp/ Dan Compton & Fran Slefer Red Hot Irish Music! http://www.glencottagemusic.com/ Bo Peep: Comedy & Conundrums! https://www.facebook.com/bopeeppdx |
7:00 9:30 |
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| 5/12 | SAT | Rabbit Foot Duo old-time music inner SE Portland house concert, for info and reservations: abbiew@froggie.com Potluck 6:30 pm / Concert 7:30. |
7:30 | |
| 5/12 | SAT | Midnight Serenaders vintage jazz at Elsinore Theater, 170 High St SE, Salem - 503.375.3574 - tickets $22 - $33 | 7:30 | |
| 5/12 | SAT | Alan Hager at The Muddy Rudder Pub, SE 7th & Tacoma (just east of Sellwood Br) - FREE -21+ |
8pm | |
| 5/12 | SAT | The Spodee-o's vintage acoustic blues duo at 15th Avenue Hophouse, 1512 NE Brazee, 971-266-8392 | 8:30 | |
| 5/12 | SAT | The Buckles '60s country, with fancy suits and Fender git tars at Duff's Garage, 1635 SE 7th Ave, 503.234.BEER |
9pm | |
| 5/12 | SAT | Jackstraw bluegrass at at Trout Lake Country Inn, 15 Guler Rd., Trout Lake, WA 509-395-3667 - $5 | 9pm | |
| 5/12 | SAT | Wayward Vessel and 8 Dollar Mountain at The Laurelthirst Pub, 2958 NE Glisan, 503-232-1504 |
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| 5/13 | SUN | Steve Cheseborough old style acoustic guitar blues and rags at Hager Brewing, 240 N Broadway | 3:30 5:30 |
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AIR-CONDITIONED Peckin' Out Dough with caller Bill Martin In the bar: Bill Harlow & Friends at The NEW Village Ballroom, 700 NE Dekum, 503-283-1100 $7 sliding scale (pay what you can or donate beyond $7) All ages welcome - No dancing experience needed |
7-9 | |
| 5/13 | SUN | When they're in town (check their website) Foghorn hosts a Sunday night social with unamplified music at the Moon and Sixpence (1514 NE 42nd - Hollywood neighborhood) - FREE |
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| 5/14 | MON | Noontime Jamboree - Excellent country music on KBOO 90.7 FM, includes good dose of old-time | noon 1:30 |
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| 5/14 | MON | The Hapa Hillbillies vintage Hawaiian swing every Monday but the 1st at The Hood River Hotel, Hood River | 6:30 8:30 |
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| 5/14 | MON | Bob Shoemaker fingerpicking good blues at McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern 10000 N.W. Old Cornelius Pass Rd., Hillsboro - (503) 645-3822 - FREE - all ages | 7pm | |
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| 5/15 | TUE | Jackstraw bluegrass at The Laurelthirst Pub, 2958 NE Glisan, 503-232-1504 - FREE | 6-8 | |
| 5/15 | TUE | Pagan Jug Band at the Blue Monk, 3341 SE Belmont, 503-595-0575 | 6:30 | |
| 5/15 | TUE | Terry Robb acoustic blues at with Mitch Kashmar on harmonica at M & M Restaurant & Lounge, 137 N Main Ave, Gresham - FREE | 7pm | |
| 5/15 | TUE | Rabbit Foot old-time stringband music every Tuesday at the County Cork Pub, 1329 NE Fremont - FREE, non smoking | 8-10 ...ish |
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| 5/15 | TUE | Brad Creel and the Reel Deel at The White Eagle, 836 N Russell 503-286-6810 | 8:30 | |
| 5/15 | TUE | Steve Cheseborough old style acoustic guitar blues and rags at Hawthorne HopHouse, 4111 SE Hawthorne | 9:00 11:30 |
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| 5/16 | WED | Square Dance on the radio with our old buddy Te Claw and the Hogslop String Band, part of the Music City Roots show streaming live from Nashville, Tennessee! Stream it at http://www.musiccityroots.com/   |
7-10 | |
| 5/16 | WED | Old Time Fiddle Jam every 1st & 3rd Wednesday TaborSpace at Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church, SE 55th & Belmont Info: 503-236-1736 postcards@hevanet.com Coffee, pastries, pie and coffee house beverages available for a donation. LAST JAM BEFORE THE SUMMER BREAK |
7-9:30 | |
| 5/16 | WED | Every Wednesday Flat Rock String Band at The Palace of Industry (a watering hole and treasure trove), 5426 N Gay Avenue (Killingsworth and Gay, behind Atomic Pizza), 503-477-7313 | 7:30 9:30 |
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| 5/16 | WED | The Sleepy-Eyed Johns real bluegrass at The Muddy Rudder Pub, SE 7th & Tacoma (just east of Sellwood Br) - FREE -21+ | 8pm | |
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| 5/17 | THUR | Rise When The Rooster Crows - Traditional music every Thursday on KBOO 90.7 FM | 5:30 7am |
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| 5/17 | THUR | Bluegrass open mic at The Water Heater, 750 N Fremont, one block
east of Mississippi 360-556-6312 - doors at 5pm - all ages and FREE |
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| 5/17 | THUR | The Usual Suspects old time string band at the Ike Box Coffeehouse, 299 Cottage St NE, Salem, (503) 581-6154 mark@ikebox.com - Jim Hockenhull and Tim Crosby on fiddle and mandolin, Louanne Fugal and Jean Fugal on bass and guitar and John Adams on clawhammer banjo. All do vocals The band features Appalachian fiddle tunes, cowboy and early Americana songs, banjo and fiddle duets and all kinds of traditional music . | 6:30 | |
| 5/17 | THUR | Corvallis 3rd Thursday Old Time Music Jam Third Thursday of every month at Old World Deli, 2nd and Adams - For more info, contact John Luna 541-929-4524 |
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| 5/17 | THUR | Steve Cheseborough old style acoustic guitar blues and rags - Rib night at EaT: an Oyster Bar, 3808 N Williams Ave (at Failing St) - Plenty of beer here, along with oysters, gumbo, po'boys, jambalaya etc. | 7-9 | |
| 5/17 | THUR | Terry Robb acoustic blues with Albert Reda at Halibut's, 25th NE Alberta | 8pm | |
| 5/17 | THUR | Lost Creek old school bluegrass at Beaterville Cafe, 2202 N Killingsworth - For info: John at 503-975-6624 | 9:30 | |
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| 5/18 | FRI | The Reverb Brothers' rootsy juggy blues every Friday at The White Eagle, 836 N Russell 503-286-6810 - FREE | 5:30 | |
| 5/18 | FRI | Every Friday - Honey and the Hamdogs "shufflin' country combo" - Harley and Pete from the Buckles, Susan Hammel on vocals, Kenny Sawyer and several guest guitar pickers. Everything from classic Ray Price to local writers... as long as it shuffles or swings Duff's Garage, 1635 SE 7th Ave, 503.234.BEER |
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| 5/18 | FRI | Live bluegrass with Zak Borden, Jered Widman and Peter Schwimmer at The Grant House, 1101 on Vancouver's historic Officers Row - no cover | 6-8 | |
| 5/18 | FRI | The Macrae Sisters at Mississippi Pizza Pub, 3552 N. Mississippi - 503-288-3231 | 6pm | |
| 5/18 | FRI | Artichoke Music's Every Friday Night Coffee House, 3130 SE Hawthorne 503-232-8845 - $5 - Open mic concert (But sign up several weeks in advance! Oldtime musicians, this is an opportunity to perform.) Tonight feathuring, among others, Howard Wade's acoustic country blues and rags | 7pm | |
| 5/18 | FRI | Joe McMurrian acoustic blues at McMenamins Grand Lodge - 3505 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove 503-992-9533 | 7pm | |
| 5/18 | FRI | Portland Parlor Pickers 1st & 3rd Fridays Old-Time Jam Session NO MORE JAM SESSIONS UNTIL OCTOBER - SUMMER IS HERE! |
7:30 | |
| 5/18 | FRI | The Bad Mitten Orchestre at Dogtooth CD release, The Laurelthirst Pub, 2958 NE Glisan, 503-232-1504 | 8pm | |
| 5/18 | SAT | Water Tower & Fox and Woman at Sam Bond's Garage, 407 Blair Blvd, Eugene | 9:30 | |
| 5/18 | FRI | Left Coast Country (trad/country/bluegrass spectrum) at East Burn, 1800 East Burnside (503) 286-2876 | 10pm | |
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| 5/19 | SAT | Music From the True Vine - Every Saturday on KBOO 90.7 FM - Bluegrass, rotating dj's, excellent, some more traditionally oriented than others |
9am noon |
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| 5/19 | SAT | Taborgrass: Greg Stone's Beginners Bluegrass Class and Jam - Every Saturday at St. David of Wales Episcopal Church, 2800 SE Harrison - For all instruments - $10 per session | 10am 1pm |
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| 5/19 | SAT | Blue Rhythm/Blues Junction - Every Saturday on KBOO 90.7 FM - includes some great acoustic blues, jug, local and national | 2-4 | |
| 5/19 | SAT | Whiskey Puppy at Alberta Street Pub, 1036 NE Alberta St - 21+, non-smoking, 503-284-7665 - Languish on the patio, weather permitting! | 6:30 | |
| 5/19 | SAT | Eastside Bluegrass Series The Josh Cole Band and Fadin by 9 5:30 Join the public jam session before the show 660 SE 160th Ave between Stark and Alder - suggested admission $10 Info: The silver-tongued Mason Smith |
7pm | |
| 5/19 | SAT | Steve Cheseborough old style acoustic guitar blues and rags at The Muddy Rudder Pub, SE 7th & Tacoma (just east of Sellwood Br) - FREE -21+ | 8:30 | |
| 5/19 | SAT | Rabbit Foot Duo old-time with Flash Flood and the Dikes at Cherry Sprout Produce, 722 N Sumner St | 8pm | |
| 5/19 | SAT | Terry Robb acoustic blues with Lauren Sheehan at The Muddy Rudder Pub, SE 7th & Tacoma (just east of Sellwood Br) - FREE -21+ | 8pm | |
| 5/19 | SAT | Midnight Serenaders vintage jazz at Tony Starlight's Supper Club, 3728 NE Sandy, 503-517-8584 - $10 cover - Reservations recommended |
8pm | |
| 5/19 | SAT | Boy & Bean at Secret Society Ballroom, 116 NE Russell (503) 493-3600 | 9pm | |
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| 5/20 | SUN | Kory Quinn & The Comrades country/folk/bluegrass/blues at King Neighborhood Market, NE Wygant & 7th Ave | 10am | |
| 5/20 | SUN | 11th Annual Steeplegrass Reunion Picnic Beautiful, historic Lewisville Park (Battleground, WA) Covered picnic area with a big fireplace. Come pick, picnic, reminisce, and enjoy the company of other alumni of the legendary Vancouver, Washington, bluegrass jam/school. Non-Steeplegrass pickers are also welcome! About $3 entry, Donations accepted. For info email Rich Powell at powellR5923@msn.com www.vanclarkparks-rec.org |
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| 5/20 | SUN | 3rd Sunday community singing with The Portland Sacred Harp . No experience necessary - FREE - Cedar Hills United Church of Christ, 11695 SW Park Way | 2-4 | |
| 5/20 | SUN | Johnny Payola's Hayride does "Hootenanny Brunch" country music at Beaterville Cafe, 2201 N Killingsworth, 503-735-4652 | 2pm | |
| 5/20 | SUN | Steve Cheseborough old style acoustic guitar blues and rags at Hager Brewing, 240 N Broadway | 3:30 5:30 |
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| 5/20 | SUN |  NO FAMILY DANCE AT THE VILLAGE BALLROOM THIS WEEK! |
4pm 5:30 |
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| 5/20 | SUN | Doc McTear's Medicine Show Delta blues at Beaterville Cafe, 2201 N Killingsworth, 503-735-4652 | 5-7 | |
| 5/20 | SUN | Johnny B. Connolly and Dale Russ Irish at McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern 10000 N.W. Old Cornelius Pass Rd., Hillsboro - (503) 645-3822 - FREE | 6pm | |
| 5/20 | SUN | AIR-CONDITIONED The New Five Cents with caller TBA In the bar: Scooter & The Bushtits at The NEW Village Ballroom, 700 NE Dekum, 503-283-1100 $7 sliding scale (pay what you can or donate beyond $7) All ages welcome - No dancing experience needed |
7-9 | |
| 5/20 | SUN | Harry Smith Tribute: Old Weird Americana Featuring: Ural Thomas, Joe McMurrian, Lewi Longmire, Baby Gramps, James Low, Mark Lemhouse, Lauren Sheehan, Michael Dean Damron, Bob Shoemaker, Mike Midlo, PDX Country Underground, Miz Kitty, Kory Quinn, Jane Keefer, Tin Pan Alley Killers, Joe Hickerson, Dick Weissman, Whiskey Puppy, The Ghost of Harry Smith, & more! Alberta Rose Theater, NE 30th & Alberta General $15.00 / VIP Gold $35.00 / VIP Silver $25.00 Get all the info at Alberta Rose |
7-10 | |
| 5/20 | SUN | When they're in town (check their website) Foghorn hosts a Sunday night social with unamplified music at the Moon and Sixpence (/414 NE 42nd - Hollywood neighborhood) - FREE | 8pm | |
| 5/20 | SUN | What Hearts CD release party with Houndstooth and Calico Rose at Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi Ave 503-288-3895 - $5 - Tickets | 8-11 | |
| 5/20 | SUN | Midnight Serenaders vintage jazz at Stumptown Dance's "Sunday Swing" Scottish Rite, 1512 SW Morrison, 503.784.8047 $8 general/$6 students or Stumptown member |
8:30 11:00 |
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| 5/21 | MON | Noontime Jamboree - Excellent country music on KBOO 90.7 FM, includes good dose of old-time | noon 1:30 |
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| 5/21 | MON | The Hapa Hillbillies vintage Hawaiian swing every Monday but the 1st at The Hood River Hotel, Hood River | 6:30 8:30 |
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| 5/21 | MON | Bob Shoemaker fingerpicking good blues at McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern 10000 N.W. Old Cornelius Pass Rd., Hillsboro - (503) 645-3822 - FREE - all ages | 7pm | |
| 5/21 | MON | Hopping Jenny (Gabrielle Macrae, Kevin Sandri, Brian Bagdonas, and Sophie Vitells) every other Monday at The Guild Public House, 1101 E Burnside | 8-11 | |
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| 5/22 | TUE | Jackstraw bluegrass at The Laurelthirst Pub, 2958 NE Glisan, 503-232-1504 - FREE | 6-8 | |
| 5/22 | TUE | Pagan Jug Band at the Blue Monk, 3341 SE Belmont, 503-595-0575 | 6:30 | |
| 5/22 | TUE | Rocky Butte Wranglers swingin' country at The Landmark Saloon, 4847 SE Division | 7-9 | |
| 5/22 | TUE | Terry Robb acoustic blues at with Mitch Kashmar on harmonica at M & M Restaurant & Lounge, 137 N Main Ave, Gresham - FREE | 7pm | |
| 5/22 | TUE | Rabbit Foot old-time stringband music every Tuesday at the County Cork Pub, 1329 NE Fremont - FREE, non smoking | 8-10 ...ish |
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| 5/22 | TUE | Steve Cheseborough old style acoustic guitar blues and rags at 15th Avenue Hophouse, 1512 NE Brazee, 971-266-8392 | 8:30 10:30 |
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| 5/23 | WED | Every Wednesday Flat Rock String Band at The Palace of Industry (a watering hole and treasure trove), 5426 N Gay Avenue (Killingsworth and Gay, behind Atomic Pizza), 503-477-7313 | 7:30 9:30 |
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| 5/23 | WED | The Puddletown Ramblers traditional bluegrass at The Muddy Rudder Pub, SE 7th & Tacoma (just east of Sellwood Br) - FREE -21+ | 8pm | |
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| 5/24 | THUR | Rise When The Rooster Crows - Traditional music every Thursday on KBOO 90.7 FM | 5:30 7am |
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| 5/24 | THUR | Bluegrass open mic at The Water Heater, 750 N Fremont, one block east of Mississippi 360-556-6312 - doors at 5pm - all ages and FREE |
5pm | |
| 5/24 | THUR | Wild Hog in the Woods vintage old-time 2nd, 4th & 5th Thursdays at Calapooia Brewing Co., 140 Hill St SE, Albany | 7pm | |
| 5/24 | THUR | Pagan Jug Band at Mc Menamin's Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Avenue, (just north of Killingsworth) - all ages - FREE | 7pm | |
| 5/24 | THUR | Steve Cheseborough old style acoustic guitar blues and rags - Rib night at EaT: an Oyster Bar, 3808 N Williams Ave (at Failing St) - Plenty of beer here, along with oysters, gumbo, po'boys, jambalaya etc. | 7-9 | |
| 5/24 | THUR | Reading and book-signing for Kristy Athen's "Get Your Pitchfork On! The Real Dirt on Country Living" - Powell's Books on Hawthorne, 3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd. (800) 878-7323 | 7:30 | |
| 5/24 | THUR | Water Tower - One-night reunion of the original band at Dante's Wy' East Reunion Show, 1 SW 3rd Ave & Burnside | 8:30 | |
| 5/24 | THUR | Kory Quinn & The Comrades country/folk/bluegrass/blues at Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi Ave 503-288-3895 - $5 | 8pm | |
| 5/24 | THUR | Terry Robb acoustic blues with Albert Reda at Halibut's, 25th NE Alberta | 8pm | |
| 5/24 | THUR | The Two Man Gentlemen Band at Duff's Garage, 1635 SE 7th Ave, 503.234.BEER - These guys don't fit the bubbaguitar.com scene but I happen to like them, a lot. Man, they are sooooweeet! Listen to their tune samples if'n you don't believe me: http://www.thetwogentlemen.com/music/ |
9pm | |
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| 5/25 | FRI | ComfortHill Trio at Parkview Retirement Community Room, NE 108th just N. of Halsey - The Story of Early American Music and the Banyo, Come Sing A Long, Granpa Wally 503-257-6795 | 2pm | |
| 5/25 | FRI | The Reverb Brothers rootsy juggy blues every Friday at The White Eagle, 836 N Russell 503-286-6810 - FREE | 5:30 | |
| 5/25 | FRI | Every Friday - Honey and the Hamdogs "shufflin' country combo" - Harley and Pete from the Buckles, Susan Hammel on vocals, Kenny Sawyer and several guest guitar pickers. Everything from classic Ray Price to local writers... as long as it shuffles or swings Duff's Garage, 1635 SE 7th Ave, 503.234.BEER |
6-8 | |
| 5/25 | FRI | Live bluegrass with Zak Borden, Jered Widman and Peter Schwimmer at The Grant House, 1101 on Vancouver's historic Officers Row - no cover | 6-8 | |
| 5/25 | FRI | Pagan Jug Band at Mississippi Pizza Pub, 3552 N. Mississippi - 503-288-3231 | 6pm | |
| 5/25 | FRI | Artichoke Music's Every Friday Night Coffee House , 3130 SE Hawthorne 503-232-8845 - $5 - Open mic concert (But sign up several weeks in advance! Oldtime musicians, this is an opportunity to perform.) | 7pm | |
| 5/25 | FRI | Swing Papillon gypsy jazz at Secret Society Ballroom, 116 NE Russell (503) 493-3600 - FREE | 9pm | |
| 5/25 | FRI | Boy & Bean at East Burn, 1800 East Burnside (503) 286-2876 | 10pm | |
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| 5/26 | SAT | Music From the True Vine - Every Saturday on KBOO 90.7 FM - Bluegrass, rotating dj's, excellent, some more traditionally oriented than others |
9am noon |
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| 5/26 | SAT | Steve Cheseborough old style acoustic guitar blues and rags at Hollywood Farmers' Market, NE Hancock between 44th and 45th Avenues | 9am | |
| 5/26 | SAT | Taborgrass: Greg Stone's Beginners Bluegrass Class and Jam - Every Saturday at St. David of Wales Episcopal Church, 2800 SE Harrison - For all instruments - $10 per session | 10am 1pm |
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| 5/26 | SAT | The Puddletown Ramblers traditional bluegrass at Portland Saturday Market, SW Ankeny and Naito Pkwy, 503-222-6072 |
2pm | |
| 5/26 | SAT | Blue Rhythm/Blues Junction - Every Saturday on KBOO 90.7 FM - includes some great acoustic blues, jug, local and national | 2-4 | |
| 5/26 | SAT | The Martens Combination at Secret Society Ballroom, 116 NE Russell (503) 493-3600 | 6pm | |
| 5/26 | SAT | James Clem delta guitar at The Muddy Rudder Pub, SE 7th & Tacoma (just east of Sellwood Br) - FREE -21+ | 8pm | |
| 5/26 | SAT | Terry Robb acoustic blues with bassist Albert Reda at The Skyway Bar and Grill in Zig Zag (Hwy 26 between Welches and Government Camp) | 8:30 | |
| 5/26 | SAT | Get Rhythm's classic Johnny Cash tribute at Secret Society Ballroom, 116 NE Russell (503) 493-3600 - 21+ - $5 | 9pm | |
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SUN | Steve Cheseborough old style acoustic guitar blues anad rags at Hager Brewing, 240 N Broadway | 3:30 5:30 |
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| 5/27 | SUN | 4th Sunday community singing with The Portland Sacred Harp . No experience necessary - FREE - Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave (Community Room, SE corner of building) - All levels of experience welcome - novice, accomplished, and listener - Event has no religious or political affiliation | 4-6 | |
| 5/27 | SUN | Last Sunday Eugene Old-Time Jam! Cozmic Pizza, 199 W 8th Ave, Eugene - (541) 338-9333 First hour slow jam. Uptempo (mostly) southern mountain tunes. Acoustic instruments only, beginners welcome. Queries: 541-228-1644 melissamandra@yahoo.com |
4-8 | |
| 5/27 | SUN | Doc McTear's Medicine Show Delta blues at Beaterville Cafe, 2201 N Killingsworth (3 blocks west of Interstate), 503-735-4652 | 5-7 | |
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SUN | AIR-CONDITIONED No dance tonight - Come back June 3! |
7-9 | |
| 5/27 | SUN | Terry Robb acoustic blues at Oregon Garden Resort, 895 W. Main, Silverton, 503 874-2500 - FREE | 7pm | |
| 5/27 | SUN | When they're in town (check their website) Foghorn hosts a Sunday night social with unamplified music at the Moon and Sixpence (/1014 NE 42nd - Hollywood neighborhood) - FREE | 8pm | |
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| 5/28 | MON | Noontime Jamboree - Excellent country music on KBOO 90.7 FM, includes good dose of old-time | noon 1:30 |
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| 5/28 | MON | The Hapa Hillbillies vintage Hawaiian swing every Monday but the 1st at The Hood River Hotel, Hood River | 6:30 8:30 |
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| 5/28 | MON | Bob Shoemaker fingerpicking good blues at McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern 10000 N.W. Old Cornelius Pass Rd., Hillsboro - (503) 645-3822 - FREE - all ages | 7pm00 | |
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| 5/29 | TUE | Jackstraw bluegrass at The Laurelthirst Pub, 2958 NE Glisan, 503-232-1504 - FREE | 6-8 | |
| 5/29 | TUE | Terry Robb acoustic blues at with Mitch Kashmar on harmonica at M & M Restaurant & Lounge, 137 N Main Ave, Gresham - FREE | 7pm | |
| 5/29 | TUE | Johnny B. Connolly and Cary Novotny Irish at McMenamins Edgefield - 2126 S.W. Halsey St., Troutdale - FREE - 21+ |
7pm | |
| 5/29 | TUE | Rabbit Foot old-time stringband music every Tuesday at the County Cork Pub, 1329 NE Fremont - FREE, non smoking | 8-10 ...ish |
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| 5/29 | TUE | Steve Cheseborough old style acoustic guitar blues and rags at 15th Avenue Hophouse, 1512 NE Brazee, 971-266-8392 | 8:30 10:30 |
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| 5/30 | WED | The IWW of Portland's monthly Last Wednesday Music for the Working Class Enjoy an evening of music & songs to fan the flames of discontent! The Red & Black Cafe, SE 12th and Oak |
7pm | |
| 5/30 | WED | The Puddletown Ramblers traditional bluegrass at The Muddy Rudder Pub, SE 7th & Tacoma (just east of Sellwood Br) - FREE -21+ | 8pm | |
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| 5/31 | THUR | Wild Hog in the Woods vintage old-time 2nd, 4th & 5th Thursdays at Calapooia Brewing Co., 140 Hill St SE, Albany | 7pm | |
| 5/31 | THUR | What Hearts with Sloan Martin (of Celilo) at The Crystal Hotel, 1332 W. Burnside, (503) 225-0047 | 7pm | |
| 5/31 | THUR | Last Thursday community singing with The Portland Sacred Harp - "Sacred Harp 101". No experience necessary - FREE - Mc Menamin's Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Avenue, (just north of Killingsworth) | 7-9 | |
| 5/31 | THUR | Joe McMurrian at McMenamins Edgefield - 2126 S.W. Halsey St., Troutdale - FREE - 21+ | 7pm | |
| 5/31 | THUR | Kory Quinn & The Comrades at The Muddy Rudder Pub, SE 7th & Tacoma (just east of Sellwood Br) - FREE -21+ | 8pm | |
| 5/31 | THUR | Terry Robb acoustic blues with Albert Reda at Halibut's, 25th NE Alberta | 8pm | |
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