Leif & Aileen play bluegrass inspired music featuring guitar, bass, and vocal harmonies.  At times traditional, while usually way off the beaten path, their style incorporates a blend of everything they've ever heard.  And while their instrumentation may be scarce, they aim to create a full and dynamic picture in their attempt to touch you […]

Karen McCracken and Richard Melling will be singing old time duets at the Hostel Cafe at 1810 NW Glisan, Portland 97209; food and brews available.  Expect rich harmonies and banjo tunes as well as obscure and familiar old time, country and bluegrass songs.  No cover, donation.

Although their sound is rooted in traditional bluegrass, Mile Twelve surveys a broader landscape.  All five band members bring their own influences and observations into the music, resulting in a project that feels contemporary, thoughtfully crafted, and relevant. The Mile Twelve lineup offers five of the most promising young musicians in bluegrass: David Benedict (mandolin), […]

“Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms stake a claim as two of the finest traditional musicians in America.” – NPR Radio Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms, members of the internationally acclaimed Foghorn Stringband, hold their own as a duo, performing classic country music in shows across Europe, Australia, and North America (including Portland’s Pickathon festival). With […]

Jeffree White’s Train River is a collective of accomplished bluegrass musicians with a repertoire of many traditional and more modern tunes. Bandmates play all over the region (and beyond) with their own projects, rotating in with us when we’re lucky enough to have them. The lineup for this one: Jeffree White on guitar and vocals […]