Dadweed at the Alberta Street Pub
Alberta Street Pub 1036 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR, United StatesPNW acoustic trio reimagining bluegrass with elements of jazz/folk/pop/R&B
PNW acoustic trio reimagining bluegrass with elements of jazz/folk/pop/R&B
Fog Holler is a bluegrass band with an edge. What gives them that edge is a topic of hot debate. For some, it’s musicianship – these bluegrass cats shred. For others, it’s the songwriting, traditional in style but topical in substance. Sometimes, they undeniably snare people with the squad factor – folks see 4 grown […]
PNW bluegrass trio showcasing traditional tunes and contemporary reimaginings of popular music. When your pickins’ are slim, be sure to sing along with Dadweed and some of the finest pickers in Portland!
First ever Band Scramble hosted by Josh Cole, Clayton Eiberg, and Dan Wolken. to benefit the Oregon Bluegrass Association. If you play an instrument, come down, put your name in a hat, meet your new bandmates and get up on stage and play some music! Or if you don't play, come down and support the OBA. […]
The Faux Paws have a problem. They’re a triangle band in a land of circles. Musically impossible to describe, they don’t even fit into todays often hyphenated-genre world. No fan, industry expert, nor member of the band can seem to sum up this band’s sound in any kind of marketable way. They continue to remain […]
Over the past decade, Tatiana Hargreaves has been on the forefront of an up and coming generation of old time, bluegrass and new acoustic musicians. From placing first at the Clifftop Appalachian Fiddle Contest, to her bluegrass fiddling on Laurie Lewis’ GRAMMY-nominated album The Hazel And Alice Sessions, Hargreaves shows a musical fluency that flows […]
Sam Hill are excited to again bring their traditional style bluegrass music to the Alberta Street Pub in the Alberta neighborhood in NE Portland....with Jeff Smith on mandolin, Doug Sammons on guitar, Peter Schwimmer on banjo, Chuck Davidshofer on bass, and special guest Annie Staninec on fiddle. Come out for beer, cocktails, gourmet bar food, […]
Sam Hill, one of the Pacific Northwest's premier bluegrass acts from about 1993 until their breakup in 2005, has reunited with a stellar cast of players and is beginning to perform in the area. The group features original members Jeff Smith on mandolin/vocals and Doug Sammons on guitar/vocals, with Peter Schwimmer on banjo/vocals, Amy Hakanson […]
The John Montgomery Band in support of Dirty Uncle Rose, releasing their debut album, Another Heartache.
Sam Hill, one of the Pacific Northwest's premier bluegrass acts from about 1993 until their breakup in 2005, has reunited with a stellar cast of players and is back out on the scene playing their brand of bluegrass music. The group features original members Jeff Smith on mandolin/vocals and Doug Sammons on guitar/vocals, with Peter […]
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.
Sam Hill, one of the Pacific Northwest's premier bluegrass acts from about 1993 until their breakup in 2005, has reunited with a stellar cast of players and is beginning to perform in the area. The group features original members Jeff Smith on mandolin/vocals and Doug Sammons on guitar/vocals, with Peter Schwimmer on banjo/vocals, Amy Hakanson […]
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 impressive, traditional sounding original songs, as well as exciting stage shows, had helped boost the group’s popularity and […]
Portland's own Scratchdog Stringband will be playing their first hometown show since their Russian tour! Also featuring the infamous Alder Street Band out of Eugene, this show will sell out! Get your tickets in advance HERE Scratchdog Stringband is the hardest hitting bluegrass group in the Northwest. The group seamlessly trades instruments and lead vocals […]
The Oregon Bluegrass Association presents local bands, every second Saturday. This month the OBA presents: Dogwood String Band Skillful picking and expert three and four-part harmonies are just part of what you can expect from the Dogwood String Band, who have been plying their brand of high-energy acoustic music across the Pacific Northwest. Three members […]
North Carolina-based Nu-Blu delivers a set of songs that range from the melancholy to the exuberant, and at every step they prove they’ve got a knack for finding their way into the deeper parts of you. Nu-Blu’s heart and soul is husband-and-wife duo Daniel and Carolyn Routh. Carolyn’s caramel-coated soprano is one of the band’s […]
Local blugerass group Scratchdog Stringband hosts Seattle's own The Warren G. Hardings from 9 to midnight at Alberta Street Pub!
The Oregon Bluegrass Association presents local bands, every second Saturday. This month the OBA presents: Mountain Honey Whistlin' Rufus
The Kathy Kallick Band is based along the west coast — Kathy and Tom are from the San Francisco Bay Area, Annie’s from Portland, Cary from Seattle, and Greg from Anchorage — but their powerful mixture of original and classic material, mirroring their distinctive combination of traditional and contemporary sensibilities, has great appeal everywhere. Tickets […]
The Oregon Bluegrass Association presents local bands, every second Saturday. This month the OBA presents: Ash Creek Scratchdog Stringband