Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues February 27  with JT and Rowdy Mountain at the Annex of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Known for his smooth, clear voice and authentic phrasing, Jonathan “JT” Trawick continues a rich tradition of singing and storytelling from deep within the Ozark hills. Gracing stages all across the United States, JT has […]

Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues March 6  with Mountain Honey at the Annex of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Mountain Honey features Linda Leavitt (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Dee Johnson (vocals, bass), Greg Stone (vocals, guitar) and Mike Stahlman (vocals, banjo). Sweet and golden acoustic music inspired by traditional bluegrass, with driving banjo and high lonesome harmonies is […]

TRUE NORTH 9:00 pm Friday, March 8 Governor’s Cup 471 Court St NE Salem, OR We're excited to return to the Governor's Cup in Salem, this time, with the whole band! Get there early: it fills up fast!!

Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues March 13  with the Fern Hill Bluegrass Band at the Annex of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Fern Hill Bluegrass is a group of polished, veteran  North West bluegrass musicians. They approach  bluegrass music in the style of the classic bands of the 1950’s and they successfully recreate that sound! Great […]

Here's a little change of pace. On Thursday, March 14 the Annex at Gastro Mania will host a debut CD release party with the band Varlese. Founded in 2018 by Portland local Amy Hakanson, Varelse is a unique combination of various traditions, instruments, and histories. Nyckelharpa, fiddle, six-string guitar and various hand percussion instruments come […]

Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day Weekend  with Whistlin' Rufus at the Little Red Shed at Edgefield on Saturday 3/16/19 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues March 20  with the Lillian Sawyer Band at the Annex of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Lillian Sawyer and her band had a very successful sh0w when they played here in November. I've had many requests to have then return so here they are! The Lillian Sawyer Band, led by local […]

True North duo Kristen and Dan join 3 other Portland-area musicians for an evening of songwriters in the round. Doors open at 6:30. Music starts at 7:30.  Advance tickets $15 (plus service charge) at: https://sitrpdx.brownpapertickets.com/

Bluegrass Wednesday’s continues March 27  with Sam Hill at the Annex of Gastro Mania in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. Portland based Sam Hill was a perennial favorite amongst bluegrass music fans here in the Pacific Northwest for about a dozen years until their breakup at the beginning of 2005. Three critically acclaimed CD’s chock full of […]

Sierra Hull performs with the Portland Chamber Orchestra at Lewis and Clark College. For ticket information: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/100719014?app_id=squarespace-sierrahull&came_from=267&utm_medium=api&utm_source=public_api&utm_campaign=event&mkt_source=www.sierrahull.com

The series of “Bluegrass Wednesdays” continues April 3 with Sunny South at the Gastro Mania Annex in Multnomah village. 7-9PM. $5 cover. The original Sunny South band was formed in 1980 by four Portland area musicians who loved the original sounds of early bluegrass music as it was played in the 1940’s and 1950’s. The band, consisted […]

As winners of the Local Roots NW songwriter competition, True North duo Kristen and Dan have been invited to perform as part of the Local Roots Festival. This festival happens all day from 10:00 am to midnight! Kristen & Dan’s set starts at 3:15 $10 for an all-day pass covers admission to the entire festival.