Youth Info & Jam Session for the International Blues Challenge
Learn how to win your chance to represent the Cascade Blues Association at the International Blues Challenge.
Hosted by Curtis Salgado, Dave Fleschner, Sleeper Wave and the Cascade Blues Association. Former Youth Representative Ben Rice will also be there.
Free entry, but donations
Dave Fleschner & Friends-A Rare Night Home
A Rare Night Home: Dave Fleschner & Friends
Two Sets at Hōkū Events on Madison, tickets $15
Thursday September 10 · 7:00 PM ·
1125 SE Madison St, Portland, OR
Featuring Alan Hager, Dan Gildea, Bill Athens and Edwin Coleman III
Dave Fleschner is currently on tour with blues legend Tommy Castro and the Painkillers, which makes Portland shows a rare occasion these days. On May 21, he’s home for one night at Hōkū Events — two sets of American roots music with an all-star lineup.
You might know Alan Hager — the reigning Cascade Blues Association Muddy Award winner for Electric Guitar — as the longtime guitarist with Curtis Salgado. But before Alan hit the road with Curtis, he and Dave had a duo residency at O’Connor’s Vault, where they recorded The Hager Fleschner Duo – Live From The Vault (available at davefleschner.com). Alan also appears on Dave’s The Blues Cabaret. This show is a rare chance to hear that partnership back in action.
Also on guitar is Dave’s good friend and longtime collaborator Dan Gildea — a Portland jazz mainstay who has played with Ron Carter, Leroy Vinnegar, and Shelly Rudolph. Dan has played on a number of Dave’s records, including The Dave Fleschner Trio – Deep Cuts, At Home, and The Blues Cabaret. Two guitar masters whose very different styles lock in beautifully together.
Joining the fun on Bass this time around is Bill Athens. Long time performing and recording collaborator with Dave, you have also heard Bill playing either upright or electric with Sleater-Kinney, 3 Leg Torso, Trio Subtonic, the Rose City Chamber Orchestra, the Tacoma Symphony, Seamus Blake, Dave Pietro, Bel Canto Northwest, Dan Balmer, Mel Brown, George Colligan, Nancy King, Tom Grant and many more.
Anchoring the whole thing is Edwin Coleman III, this year’s CBA Muddy Award winner for Drummer of The Year and a longtime cornerstone of Portland’s best bandleaders — equally at home in a Hammond jazz trio, a blues revue, or a soul band.
The setlist will move through selections from the recent vinyl release The Dave Fleschner Trio – Deep Cuts, along with material from The Blues Cabaret and Live From The Vault, plus a handful of vintage blues classics and Bob Dylan favorites.
Sprig of That
Advance tickets $15, $10 under 18, day of show $20, under 18 $10
Sprig of That is a tabla, fiddle, cello, and guitar quartet playing a hearty Midwest-raised and globally inspired acoustic stew. Pushed by producer Jayme Stone, the band stakes new sonic terrain for itself on Foragers, their upcoming full-length featuring guest appearances by Sierra Hull, Olov Johansson (Väsen), Simon Chrisman, Rohith Jayaraman, and Wes Corbett (who produced their 2023 release bloom).
Formed in Minneapolis, MN in 2018, the group has played legendary venues from Portland’s Old Church Minneapolis’ Cedar Cultural Center and NYC’s Rockwood Music Hall; warmed up stages for artists like Chris Eldridge/Kristen Andriessen, the Andrew Marlin String Band, and Charlie Parr; performed at festivals like Pickathon and Blue Ox; and collaborated with organizations like Carnegie Hall and Minnesota Public Radio to give educational workshops across the country.
Woodlander
Tickets $15 at the door (cash preferred) doors open at 6pm, all ages
We’ll be in the back room away from the televisions…The Pub has a huge menu and a parking lot!
Please support the Old Market Pub music series by purchasing your food and beverage during the event at the back room bar
"Woodlander: Full Spectrum Americana"
Woodlander (www.woodlandermusic.com) is an acoustic Americana trio of Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductees who have performed together for nearly 50 years. They play a variety of instruments (guitars, bass, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, flute, harmonicas, keyboard, Irish bouzouki, …), and feature rich three-part vocal harmonies, with a strong mix of award-winning original and traditional songs. Their music draws from a number of roots, including Irish, folk, bluegrass, country, Cajun, swing, reggae and rock and roll, spanning decades, centuries and cultures. Guaranteed to entertain.
Music and videos can be found on our web page, www.woodlandermusic.com
Gary Ogan Band
$15 at the door (cash preferred) doors open at 6pm, all ages
The Gary Ogan Band is a 4-piece out of Portland, Oregon that focuses on the
songs of award-winning songwriter, producer, arranger & multi-instrumentalist,
Gary Ogan. Joining Ogan is Ted Swenson / bass & vocals, Tony Carr / lead guitar &
vocals, and Ed Pierce / drums.
Gary Ogan is a 2007 Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee, and a veteran of 50
years in the music business His first major label album release on Elektra Records
was 1972, followed by his debut solo release in 1977 on Leon Russell’s Paradise
Records.
Gary toured the U.S. extensively with acts like Harry Chapin, The Hollies,
and Phoebe snow. The Mid-90’s saw Ogan moving to Nashville, where he signed
as a songwriter with Sony/ATV Tree.
Since then he’s had a four year stint
traveling the world as drummer in the, Darrell Scott Band, another two years
producing the great Danny O’Keefe’s “Looking Glass & the Dreamers”, and most
recently, engaging his newest passion for the old ways. Sparked by his own
Aniyunwiya (Cherokee) DNA, Gary’s first forays have led him to write and
produce music for activist icons, Winona LaDuke (Ojibwe), and the late John
Trudell (Sante, Caw/Creek).
Ogan is also currently acts as musical director for and
board member of the Jim Pepper Native Arts Council. As Gary puts it, “I’m in the
business of medicine, and I continue to learn, so it only follows that I continue to
write, record, and perform new music!”
Mark Lemhouse & David Lipkind
Free Show! Lemhouse & Lipkind
Songwriter/guitarist/singer Mark Lemhouse and Harmonica player David Lipkind are veterans of thePacific Northwest music scene. Lemhouse is a critically acclaimed songwriter and guitarist originally from Memphis, Tennessee who relocated to Oregon in 2002 while on the heels of his first album, Big Lonesome Me Radio which garnered two Blues Music Award nominations for Best Album and Best New Artist. Sincethen, Lemhouse has toured the US and Europe as a solo artist bringing his razor wit and unique songwriting to the masses. Known as a skilled performer with a wide palette, he has played Blues, Roots Americana, and Rock festivals earning recognition as an exceptional performer with a style all his own. Lemhouse has shared the stage with a wide range of musicians spanning several different genres such a Black Francis (PIXIES) Aejandro Escovedo, Jimmie Vaughn, John Doe, Kelly Joe Phelps and Gary Clark Jr.
“Not only a gifted songwriter, but a stellar guitarist and vocalist as well” -SING OUT! Magazine
Harmonica player David Lipkind is a Portland, Oregon treasure and one of the most versatile players onthe scene. Having played Blues, Americana, Roots Music, and Rock with the likes of Lewi Longmire,The Portland Country Underground, I Can Lick any Son Of A Bitch In The House, Michael Dean Damron, Mark Lemhouse and countless others,
Lipkind has placed himself on the top of the list as one of the most desired and skilled harmonica virtuosos in the Pacific Northwest.
Originally from St. Louis David brought his adventurous spirit to the stages all around the US and Europe. Combining all of his favorite harp blowers (Doc Watson, Big Walter Horton, DeFord Bailey, Mark Ford, Sonny Boy I and II, among others), and fusing it with all of the guitar, fiddle tunes, horn players, and vocalists he has listened to over the years, has made him a unique and diverse player.
When asked about his diverse musical tastes, he replied, “well, I like Chinese food as well as Italian food. It’s the same with music. Good music is good music.” Like Frank Zappa said, “….people (are) fixated on one particular kind of a sound….one particular style….a lot of people….don’t even know what they are missing….music from other cultures….music from America from other periods, different styles….you may not like it all, but if you don’t know it even exists, how are you going to make up your mind
Shelley's 75th BDAY-Acoustic Showcase
Advance tickets $15, here, $20 day of show
Doors open at 2:30pm, all ages
AmericanaPDX owner Shelley Garrett (me) is celebrating the big 75!
This will be an all ages show. Ticketing and more details soon.
Many of my favorite acoustic Blues and Americana artists will play! And…yes…there will be cake!
Sing Acoustic is newish listening room with exceptional sound. The owner Hani Gadallah has 35 years of experience. They have great food and a full bar.
MUSIC!…Scheduled to appear, Denny Bixby, John Bunzow, Mary Flower, Alan Hager, Tevis Hodge Jr., Lloyd Jones, Kyle Keilman, Ben Rice (had to cancel), Terry Robb, Mark Shark
In the Weeds/Mike Coykendal
7-9pm, doors open at 6pm, $15 at the door, cash preferred, all ages
*We’ll be in the back room away from the televisions
*Please support the Old Market Pub music series by purchasing your food and beverage during the event at the back room bar
" In the Weeds is a Pacific NW acoustic duo featuring Mark Shifflett ( RoughCuts) , and Momando Shiffer ( John Prine Tribute , Happy Enchilada ) on mandolin - Blending heartfelt songwriting , vocal harmonies , and roots inspired arrangements , the pair delivers an intimate live experience built around storytelling , melody, and musical connections.. Their performances move easily between reflective originals , and engaging interpretations , creating a warm comfortable atmosphere perfect in a listening- room setting "
Mike Coykendall is a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose music is deeply shaped by his Kansas roots. Raised in the Midwest, he grew up surrounded by wide skies, long drives, and the quiet spaces where songs take form. That sense of place runs through his work, which blends Americana, folk, and rock into a sound that feels grounded, melodic, and patiently crafted.
Over the course of his career, Coykendall has built a reputation as both a thoughtful songwriter and a trusted collaborator. He is a founding member of Klyde Konnor and the Old Joe Clarks, projects that showcase his range as a writer and bandleader. In addition to his own work, he has collaborated and performed with artists including M. Ward and She & Him, contributing as a musician, arranger, and producer.
Coykendall’s career has taken him into studios and onto stages around the world, touring extensively and helping shape records known for their warmth, clarity, and attention to detail. Equally comfortable behind the scenes or in the spotlight, he is known for his steady musical instincts and collaborative spirit. Whether writing his own material or working alongside other artists, he brings a Midwestern sensibility to everything he does—unflashy, durable, and focused on the long arc of the song.
Uke Prodigy Feng E
Feng E first stunned the world at just ten years old when his mesmerizing ukulele rendition of Tommy Emmanuel’s Classical Gas went viral. Almost overnight, the young prodigy became an international sensation—appearing twice on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and captivating millions more on Asia’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent.
Since those early viral days, Feng E has evolved into one of the most electrifying young artists in the global ukulele scene. His dazzling performances have graced stages across Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, China, and Hawaii, earning him international awards and headline slots. His groundbreaking 2024 U.S. West Coast tour wowed audiences with show-stopping sets at the Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival, alongside national TV and radio appearances. In 2025, he headlined the Denver International Ukulele Festival and was an official showcase artist and panelist for the New Orleans Folk Alliance conference. He went on to packed houses up and down the East Coast, including the Cutting Room in New York City
With nearly one million YouTube subscribers and countless millions of views, Feng E continues to push boundaries and redefine what the ukulele can do. In 2025, he and his band Resonance Effect captured the top prize at Taiwan’s Taoyuan Iron Rose Hot Sound Awards—their version of Idol.
Now, this teenage virtuoso returns to U.S. stages, ready to captivate audiences once again. Experience the energy, emotion, and pure joy of an artist who’s redefining a generation of music.
Big Bossa feat. Nova, Zosfia & Anandi
Advance tickets $20, HERE, $25 day of show.
Big Bossa + Nova + Zsofia + Anandi!
Three of Portland's Best Vocalists, separately & together, backed by Evan Shlaes & the Big Bossa Band.
Seated show, all ages, dance floor! Doors open at 7:30pm
KC Craine & Tin Compass Record Release
Tickets $20 in advance, day of show $25, all ages, doors open at 6:30pm purchase tickets here
KC Craine and Tin Compass return to Hoku Events for a special album release concert celebrating their new album, “It’s Not The Destination.”
This will be a special evening of new, all-original music from Portland songwriter, guitarist and producer KC Craine. A distinctive songwriting force in the Portland music scene, KC brings heartfelt storytelling and soulful melodies to songs rooted in the Pacific Northwest and shaped by folk, country, Zydeco and soul.
Tin Compass is difficult to put in a box. Accordion, violin, mandolin, bass, percussion and harmony vocals create a rich and unexpected sound that moves well beyond the usual folk and Americana formula. The result is soulful, distinctive and refreshingly original music with a warm, organic groove.
Come experience KC Craine and Tin Compass.
Alexandr Misko, Forest Bailey
Advance tickets $25 here, $30 day of show
all ages, doors open at 6:30pm
This international guitar sensation brings his groundbreaking stage show to the USA for the very first time! Hailed as “the future of guitar”, Misko is a globally renowned virtuoso known for his jaw-dropping technique, emotional depth, and genre-defying style.
Fusing classical precision with elements of jazz, rock, and modern fingerstyle, his performances are both technically astonishing and deeply moving. Misko’s self-taught, boundary-pushing approach has captivated millions online, earning him a massive global following and praise from some of the world’s top music publications.
What the Press Says:
• “Misko is the future of guitar.” - Total Guitar Magazine
• “A one-of-a-kind performance that will leave you speechless.” - The Guardian
• “Alexandr Misko redefines guitar playing with every note he plays.” - MusicRadar
• “A mesmerizing display of technical brilliance and raw emotion.” - Rolling Stone
• “A true guitar prodigy.” - Guitar World
• “An artist who combines virtuosic technique with deep musical expression.” - Guitar Player Magazine
Tickets are VERY limited for these intimate concerts — don’t miss out!
Opener Forest Bailey crafts a unique combination of fingerstyle, tapping and percussive playing that is all his own. Drawing from various influences like Michael Hedges, Andy Mckee, Antoine Dufour, Scale The Summit, Led Zeppelin, Chon, and Covet, each song is a musical journey that further shows what two hands and a guitar can accomplish. He underscores these sonic adventures with an exciting, welcoming and humorous stage presence that exudes every ounce of passion he has for his craft.
Lisa Mann & JT Thomas
Tickets $15 at the door, cash preferred. Doors open at 6:00pm, all ages
We’ll be in the back room away from the televisions…The Pub has a huge menu and a parking lot!
Please support the restaurant/bar by purchasing your meal & beverage at the back bar!
Jon Koonce & the Gas Hogs Reunion!
Advance tickets $25 at afton tickets, $30 Day of show
Doors at 6pm, all ages, seated show!
Jon Koonce is a Portland treasure from his days in the 70s playing in Portland bands such as Sleazy Pieces in legendary clubs like La Bamba, Euphoria, Last Hurrah and Sak’s Front Avenue. He left the drum throne and went on to fronting his own band, Johnny & The Distractions, and getting signed to A&M Records based on his success in the Northwest. The band toured the country opening for arena shows for Asia, J. Geils Band, and Tom Petty. This was followed by a solo album, also on A&M.
Jon is bringing a treasure trove of Vinyl (2017), CD’s and books for purchase.
The band for this special performance is: Andy Gauthier, Scott Portzline, Evan Shlaes, Denny Bixby
Too Loose Cajun/Zydeco Band
Advance tickets $20 HERE, $25 Day of show
all ages, doors at 1:30pm
If you’ve never heard French Louisiana-style dance hall music, you’re in for a real treat. And if you have, welcome back y’all!
For more than twenty years, the Portland-based Too LooseCajun/Zydeco Band has been playing their infectious brand of dance music from Southwestern Louisiana — at festivals large and small, parties, street fairs, and weddings throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Take a great electric band, add two fiddles, an accordion, and a traditional rub-board, and you have an irresistible sound: happy, exciting, and exceptionally rhythmic. You won’t be able to sit still, guaranteed.
Their repertoire includes Cajun, Zydeco, and New Orleans-influenced music, with male and female vocals (and harmonies), and lyrics sung in English and Cajun French. For you dancers, there are two-steps, a few waltzes, and a surprise or two.
So come on down (and bring your dancin' shoes).
Richard Moore @ Sing Acoustic
Tickets in advance at eventbrite HERE
Richard Moore has been playing music since "The Wombats" in high school. Traveled through Europe and Thailand in the '70's in a rock and roll band.
Settled down in Portland in the '80's and built a recording studio...Tag Team Audio...where he engineered commercial audio projects for 40 years.
He was the voice of Pacific Power on their commercials...and still is if you get put on hold.
Richard came back to music midlife, and performed regularly with his old friend Cal Scott at O'Connors in Multnomah Village where they hosted a local songwriter round for 12 years.
He’s been writing songs his whole life and just finished producing his 5th and...final..? CD of original tunes....FLOW.
He could be the best songwriter you’ve never heard of.
John Nilsen and SWIMFISH
Tickets in advance $15-$25 or day of show $20-$30 at afton tickets
Doors open at 6pm, all ages
Dave Fleschner & Friends
$15, doors open at 6:30pm, all ages
A Rare Night Home: Dave Fleschner & Friends
Two Sets at Hōkū Events
Thursday, August 13th · 7:00 PM · 1125 SE Madison St, Portland, OR
Featuring Alan Hager, Dan Gildea, Bill Athens and Edwin Coleman III
Dave Fleschner is currently on tour with blues legend Tommy Castro and the Painkillers, which makes Portland shows a rare occasion these days. On August 13th, he’s home for one night only at Hōkū Events — two sets of American roots music with an all-star lineup.
On guitar is Dave’s good friend and longtime collaborator Dan Gildea — a Portland jazz mainstay who has played with Ron Carter, Leroy Vinnegar, and Shelly Rudolph. Dan has played on a number of Dave’s records, including The Dave Fleschner Trio – Deep Cuts, At Home, and The Blues Cabaret. Two guitar masters whose very different styles lock in beautifully together.
Joining on Bass this time around is Bill Athens. Long time performing and recording collaborator with Dave, you have also heard him playing either upright or electric with Sleater-Kinney, 3 Leg Torso, Trio Subtonic, the Rose City Chamber Orchestra, the Tacoma Symphony, Seamus Blake, Dave Pietro, Bel Canto Northwest, Dan Balmer, Mel Brown, George Colligan, Nancy King, Tom Grant and many more.
Anchoring the whole thing is Edwin Coleman III, this year’s CBA Muddy Award winner for Drummer and a longtime cornerstone of Soul Vaccination. He’s the drummer Portland’s best bandleaders call first — equally at home in a Hammond jazz trio, a blues revue, or a soul band.
The setlist will move through selections from the recent vinyl release The Dave Fleschner Trio – Deep Cuts, along with material from The Blues Cabaret and Live From The Vault, plus a handful of vintage blues classics and some new tunes from Alan Hager and Dave.
Cal Scott & Richard Moore
First in a bi-monthly series!
Songwriters in the Round-Kelly Brightwell & Woody Moran
Tickets $15 at the door, cash preferred. Doors open at 6:30pm, all ages
We’ll be in the back room away from the televisions…The Pub has a huge menu and a parking lot!
Please support the restaurant/bar by purchasing your meal & beverage at the back bar!
Americana artist Kelly Brightwell and folk-rocker Woody Moran serve up catchy melodies and heartfelt messages with their collection of Eclectic Acoustic folk-rock tunes. This Portland, Oregon-based act has a sound reminiscent of The Civil Wars, Birds of Chicago, and UK band The Shires. They released their first EP under the project name “Radio Stranger” in 2016. Their follow up release scored high marks from Music Connection Magazine in November 2017, and they were included in the year's Best Unsigned Bands. That same year, they had an Official Showcase at the Folk Alliance Region-West Conference, and opened for David Wilcox's only Portland appearance. Brightwell & Moran are the Global Award winners of the 2022 Talent is Timeless Songwriting Contest, and just released their Abbey Road recording of the winning song “Bare Boards”. “Land of Plenty”, their newest recording, came out as a full EP in Spring 2023. Brightwell & Moran perform as a duo and a full band in the Pacific Northwest region, playing house concerts, listening rooms and festival stages. They are currently looking for licensing and placement opportunities.
Andrew & Courtney's Mystery Box
$10 at the door (cash preferred) doors open at 6pm, all ages
We’ll be in the back room away from the televisions…The Pub has a huge menu and a parking lot!
Please support the Old Market Pub music series by purchasing your food and beverage during the event at the back room bar
Draw close and witness the wonders of Andrew & Courtney’s
Mystery Box – a tiny traveling universe of clarinet, accordion, and
musical mystery. Blending Eastern European flavors, jazz, and original compositions, illuminated by the glow of deep listening – the kind that sparks spontaneity.
It’s two friends, two masterful musicians, opening a small box ofwonders, and finding inside a magical world accompanied by an orchestra of lightning bugs.
No two nights unfold the same way. The whole experience feels like a diorama come to life, wandering onto a stage, and gently insisting you lean in closer to catch every detail.
Ben Rice & Taylor Kingman
$15 at the door, cash preferred, all ages, doors open at 6pm
We’ll be in the back room away from the televisions…The Pub has a huge menu and a parking lot!
Please support the Old Market Pub music series by purchasing your food and beverage during the event at the back room bar.
Ben Rice is a three-time Blues Music Award nominee whose blend of guitar fire, soulful vocals, and heartfelt songwriting has earned him acclaim across the roots and blues world. Raised in Portland, Oregon, on his parents’ eclectic vinyl collection, Rice developed a fearless guitar style that draws from Mississippi blues, soul, R&B, folk, and country. His music carries the spirit of timeless tradition while sounding fresh, inventive, and deeply personal.
Over the years, Rice has shared stages with Curtis Salgado, Johnny Rawls, and Vanessa Collier, and toured widely as both a bandleader and sideman. In 2023, he launched Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle, a horn-driven ensemble that channels the raw intensity of his live shows and gets audiences on their feet. With his new album Fallen Angel (2025), Rice continues to carve out his place as one of the most compelling voices in modern Americana and blues.
KC Craine & Tin Compass-Summer Dinner Show
Tickets $15-$35 (includes dinner) in advance here, or $20-$40 day of show (if available)
*doors open for meal service at 4:30pm, music from 6-7:30pm
KC Craine and Tin Compass
True Northwest Roots
Blending heartfelt storytelling with rich, soulful melodies, KC Craine and Tin Compass craft all original songs deeply rooted in the spirit of the Pacific Northwest. Veteran players bring a seasoned depth to a warm, vintage-inspired sound—steeped in elements of folk, country and soul, with an organic, upbeat vibe.
How to purchase tickets
*choose "Best Seats Available" this will allow you to purchase either General Admission (no meal) or Reserved seats "with Meal"
For reserved tickets, click on the table, then choose the number of tickets (from 1-8 per table) Once you complete your purchase, you will be able to choose your meal, appetizer and side dish. If you need help please email Shelley at americanapdx@gmail.com) catering by Shaka Belly
Chic Preston & John Bunzow
Americana & Roots from stellar songwriters
Chic Preston is one of the Gorge’s best-known and favorite musicians, a multi-instrumentalist fluent in Roots, Americana, Folk, Country, Blues, Funk and Jazz. Chic’s original songs are quirky and literary, based upon keen observation of the human condition. An engaging performer, Chic aims to make a close connection with his listeners.
John Bunzow is an inspired and innovative American roots singer/songwriter/guitarist of depth, substance and groove.
“John destroys the boundaries between great rock, country, r&b, and soul music by owning his noteworthy sound with respect to the great artists who came before.” Ray Kennedy, Five time Grammy winner. Producer, Engineer, Musician (Steve Earle, Billy Joe Shaver)
For fans of Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard, James Taylor, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Clive Carroll-UK Fingertyle Master
Tickets $25 in advance/$30 day of show, or at the door, if available.
Doors at 6:30pm
When the music press describes someone as an ‘Incredible acoustic talent’ and ‘Peerless – no other word for it...’ and when people like Jean-Christophe Novelli and Madonna are booking that same someone for their private parties then you know that something pretty special is going on. Welcome to the world of UK acoustic guitar phenomenon Clive Carroll.
Cowboy Angels/X-Angels Night 2 of 2
Night 2 of 2!
Lineup for 2026:
Tom McGriff- guitar, vocals.
John Bunzow- lead guitar, vocals.
Steve James Wright-bass.
Andy Gauthier-drums.
Mike Walker-Hammond organ.
Tickets $30 in advance here, $35 day of show (if available)
Doors open at 6pm
CowboyAngels/X-Angels Night 1of 2
Night 1 of 2!
Lineup for 2026:
Tom McGriff- guitar, vocals.
John Bunzow- lead guitar, vocals.
Steve James Wright-bass.
Tickets $25 in advance here or $30 day of show, if available
Doors open at 6pm
Andy Gauthier-drums.
Mike Walker-Hammond organ.
Tickets in advance $25 here, $30 day of show (if available)
Doors open at 6pm
Kara Grainger & Band
Tickets $15 available at the door only. Doors open at 6pm, all ages.
We’ll be in the back room away from the televisions…The Pub has a huge menu and a parking lot!
Please support the Old Market Pub music series by purchasing your food and beverage during the event at the back room bar.
Kara Grainger is an Australian soul blues and roots rock singer-songwriter, based out of Nashville.
"Talk about star power, a killer voice and guitar skills. She said to the band as much to the audience, “I think tonight, we’ll just play some blues.” Playing slide guitar, Grainger began with rootsy blues, her voice full-bodied with plenty of soul. There was clarity there too with that unmistakable bell tone mixed with grit. We were in for some serious musicianship with Kara Grainger. Her vocals packed a punch and she played monster guitar solos that had the crowd whooping and clapping. Nice to see a female musician kick some a** like that". - Rock & Blues Muse
Austin B. Sweeny
Tickets $15 at the door, cash preferred. Doors open at 6:30pm, all ages
We’ll be in the back room away from the televisions…The Pub has a huge menu and a parking lot!
Please support the restaurant/bar by purchasing your meal & beverage at the back bar!
PNW Americana (AKA Moss Rock)
"Sturgill Simpson meets Mumford & Sons at a party that Van Morrison threw for Eddie Vedder."
B"Austin B. Sweeney is a Pacific-Northwest-born artist, currently living in his fifth-wheel camper, dubbed The Bandwagon, often found somewhere between the coastal forests of Oregon and the hot desert of Arizona. His sound combines the organic acoustic sounds of Mumford & Sons, Sturgill Simpson, and Van Morrison, with the electric west coast sounds that harken back to the Eagles, Pearl Jam, and Jackson Browne. His songwriting is self-referential and extremely personal, yet universal. It touches on themes of growth, freedom, anxiety, addiction, spirituality and the pure joy of an open highway."
John Bunzow & Mark Shark-Americana
Americana & Roots
John Bunzow is an inspired and innovative American roots singer/songwriter/guitarist of depth, substance and groove.
“John destroys the boundaries between great rock, country, r&b, and soul music by owning his noteworthy sound with respect to the great artists who came before.” Ray Kennedy, Five time Grammy winner. Producer, Engineer, Musician (Steve Earle, Billy Joe Shaver)
He counts among his “Mt. Rushmore of influences,” Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard, Tom Waits, Mike Bloomfield, Albert King, country picker Jimmy Reed, Jimmy Webb, Randy Newman, Steve Earle, and Jerry Garcia, among many.
For fans of Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard, James Taylor, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Kivett Bednar
Kivett Bednar is a musician and visual artist out of Austin, TX and Portland, OR. This is a rare chance to see him solo!
Berklee College of Music
Alan Hager-FREE SHOW
He first picked up a guitar at age ten and became a blues and jazz prodigy. He was playing local clubs as a teenager before heading to Boston’s Berklee School Of Music, where he studied under the tutelage of jazz guitar legend Pat Metheny. A year later he was studying classical music at the famed New England Conservatory of Music, where he graduated in 1979. During the 1980s he toured as part of a classical guitar duo and took up teaching, which he still does. But he never fell out of love with the blues, especially the old Delta sounds of Charlie Patton, Tommy Johnson and Skip James.
Sponsored by Jim Flynn, Steve Arel, Tina Montag, AmericanaPDX and DeNicola’s
Renato Caranto & John Bunzow
Advance tickets $20 available at eventbrite soon $25 at the door
This collaboration with John Bunzow adds new depth to John’s original songs. Their first show blew everyone away!
John Bunzow-Americana & Roots
Americana & Roots
John Bunzow is an inspired and innovative American roots singer/songwriter/guitarist of depth, substance and groove.
“John destroys the boundaries between great rock, country, r&b, and soul music by owning his noteworthy sound with respect to the great artists who came before.” Ray Kennedy, Five time Grammy winner. Producer, Engineer, Musician (Steve Earle, Billy Joe Shaver)
For fans of Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard, James Taylor, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
John Bunzow & Billy Stoops
Tickets $15 at the door, cash preferred, all ages, doors open at 6:30pm
We’ll be in the back room away from the televisions…The Pub has a huge menu and a parking lot!
Please support the Old Market Pub music series by purchasing your food and beverage during the event at the back room bar
Americana & Roots singer-songwriters
Cal Scott & Richard Moore
First in a bi-monthly series!
Songwriters in the Round-guest TBA
Tickets $15 at the door, cash preferred. Doors open at 6:30pm, all ages
We’ll be in the back room away from the televisions…The Pub has a huge menu and a parking lot!
Please support the restaurant/bar by purchasing your meal & beverage at the back bar!
The Stampers
Tickets $10 at the door, cash preferred. Doors open at 6:30pm, all ages
We’ll be in the back room away from the televisions…The Pub has a huge menu and a parking lot!
Please support the restaurant/bar by purchasing your meal & beverage at the back bar!
The Stampers are an acoustic roots band, made up of two guitars, an accordion, and a harmonica — serving up blues, folk, and country.
Chic Preston & John Bunzow
Americana & Roots from stellar songwriters
Chic Preston is one of the Gorge’s best-known and favorite musicians, a multi-instrumentalist fluent in Roots, Americana, Folk, Country, Blues, Funk and Jazz. Chic’s original songs are quirky and literary, based upon keen observation of the human condition. An engaging performer, Chic aims to make a close connection with his listeners.
John Bunzow is an inspired and innovative American roots singer/songwriter/guitarist of depth, substance and groove.
“John destroys the boundaries between great rock, country, r&b, and soul music by owning his noteworthy sound with respect to the great artists who came before.” Ray Kennedy, Five time Grammy winner. Producer, Engineer, Musician (Steve Earle, Billy Joe Shaver)
For fans of Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard, James Taylor, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
John Bunzow-Americana & Roots Singr-Songwriter
John Bunzow-Americana & Roots Singer-Songwriter
John Bunzow is an inspired and innovative American roots singer/songwriter/guitarist of depth, substance and groove.
“John destroys the boundaries between great rock, country, r&b, and soul music by owning his noteworthy sound with respect to the great artists who came before.” Ray Kennedy, Five time Grammy winner. Producer, Engineer, Musician (Steve Earle, Billy Joe Shaver)
Bunzow, based in Portland with regular commutes to Nashville, has built a long and storied career. Infused early with a strong love of Southern music – thanks to kin from that part of the country – John has developed his own unique fusion of roots rock and blues, seasoned with everything from reggae and country rock to pop.
He counts among his “Mt. Rushmore of influences,” Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard, Tom Waits, Mike Bloomfield, Albert King, country picker Jimmy Reed, Jimmy Webb, Randy Newman, Steve Earle, and Jerry Garcia, among many.
During his early years, Bunzow performed with bands that favored original music, including the Cowboy Angels and the X-Angels, as well as working as a solo singer/songwriter and even trafficking in a country music tour of truck stops and county fairs. John found himself bouncing around various music scenes including San Francisco, Seattle and LA. But it was in Nashville that his songwriting created new opportunities, Bunzow says. “My focus was always as a songwriter, and that is what brought me to Nashville – twice.”
For fans of Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard, James Taylor, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
A Rare Night Home: Dave Fleschner & Friends
Advance tickets $15 here, doors open at 6:30pm, all ages
A Rare Night Home: Dave Fleschner & Friends
Two Sets at Hōkū Events on Madison
Featuring Alan Hager, Dan Gildea, and Edwin Coleman III
Dave Fleschner is currently on tour with blues legend Tommy Castro and the Painkillers, which makes Portland shows a rare occasion these days. On May 21, he’s home for one night only at Hōkū Events — two sets of American roots music with an all-star lineup.
You might know Alan Hager — the reigning Cascade Blues Association Muddy Award winner for Electric Guitar — as the longtime guitarist with Curtis Salgado. But before Alan hit the road with Curtis, he and Dave had a duo residency at O’Connor’s Vault, where they recorded The Hager Fleschner Duo – Live From The Vault (available at davefleschner.com). Alan also appears on Dave’s project, The Blues Cabaret. This show is a rare chance to hear that partnership back in action.
Also on guitar is Dave’s good friend and longtime collaborator Dan Gildea — a Portland jazz mainstay who has played with Ron Carter, Leroy Vinnegar, and Shelly Rudolph. Dan has played on a number of Dave’s records, including The Dave Fleschner Trio – Deep Cuts, At Home, and The Blues Cabaret. Two guitar masters whose very different styles lock in beautifully together.
Anchoring the whole thing is Edwin Coleman III, this year’s CBA Muddy Award winner for Drummer of The Year and a longtime cornerstone of Portland’s best bandleaders — equally at home in a Hammond jazz trio, a blues revue, or a soul band.
The setlist will move through selections from the recent vinyl release The Dave Fleschner Trio – Deep Cuts, along with material from The Blues Cabaret and Live From The Vault, plus a handful of vintage blues classics and Bob Dylan favorites.
John Bunzow-Americana & Roots
John Bunzow is an inspired and innovative American roots singer/songwriter/guitarist of depth, substance and groove.
“John destroys the boundaries between great rock, country, r&b, and soul music by owning his noteworthy sound with respect to the great artists who came before.” Ray Kennedy, Five time Grammy winner. Producer, Engineer, Musician (Steve Earle, Billy Joe Shaver)
Bunzow, based in Portland with regular commutes to Nashville, has built a long and storied career. Infused early with a strong love of Southern music – thanks to kin from that part of the country – John has developed his own unique fusion of roots rock and blues, seasoned with everything from reggae and country rock to pop.
He counts among his “Mt. Rushmore of influences,” Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard, Tom Waits, Mike Bloomfield, Albert King, country picker Jimmy Reed, Jimmy Webb, Randy Newman, Steve Earle, and Jerry Garcia, among many.
During his early years, Bunzow performed with bands that favored original music, including the Cowboy Angels and the X-Angels, as well as working as a solo singer/songwriter and even trafficking in a country music tour of truck stops and county fairs. John found himself bouncing around various music scenes including San Francisco, Seattle and LA. But it was in Nashville that his songwriting created new opportunities, Bunzow says. “My focus was always as a songwriter, and that is what brought me to Nashville – twice.”
For fans of Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard, James Taylor, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
http://bit.ly/2JohnBunzowRyeRoomIWantSomeMore
http://bit.ly/JohnBunzowattheRyeRoomQuicksand
Woodlander
Tickets $15 at the door, cash preferred. Doors open at 6:30pm
We’ll be in the back room away from the televisions…
The Pub has a huge menu, a parking lot, and shows are all ages…
Please support the restaurant/bar by purchasing your meal & beverage at the back bar!
"Woodlander: Full Spectrum Americana"
Woodlander (www.woodlandermusic.com) is an acoustic Americana trio of Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductees who have performed together for nearly 50 years. They play a variety of instruments (guitars, bass, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, flute, harmonicas, keyboard, Irish bouzouki, …), and feature rich three-part vocal harmonies, with a strong mix of award-winning original and traditional songs. Their music draws from a number of roots, including Irish, folk, bluegrass, country, Cajun, swing, reggae and rock and roll, spanning decades, centuries and cultures. Guaranteed to entertain.
Music and videos can be found on our web page, www.woodlandermusic.com
Our current most popular video is this one on YouTube:
John Bunzow-Americana & Roots Singer-Songwriter
John Bunzow is an inspired and innovative American roots singer/songwriter/guitarist of depth, substance and groove.
“John destroys the boundaries between great rock, country, r&b, and soul music by owning his noteworthy sound with respect to the great artists who came before.” Ray Kennedy, Five time Grammy winner. Producer, Engineer, Musician (Steve Earle, Billy Joe Shaver)
Bunzow, based in Portland with regular commutes to Nashville, has built a long and storied career. Infused early with a strong love of Southern music – thanks to kin from that part of the country – John has developed his own unique fusion of roots rock and blues, seasoned with everything from reggae and country rock to pop.
He counts among his “Mt. Rushmore of influences,” Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard, Tom Waits, Mike Bloomfield, Albert King, country picker Jimmy Reed, Jimmy Webb, Randy Newman, Steve Earle, and Jerry Garcia, among many.
During his early years, Bunzow performed with bands that favored original music, including the Cowboy Angels and the X-Angels, as well as working as a solo singer/songwriter and even trafficking in a country music tour of truck stops and county fairs. John found himself bouncing around various music scenes including San Francisco, Seattle and LA. But it was in Nashville that his songwriting created new opportunities, Bunzow says. “My focus was always as a songwriter, and that is what brought me to Nashville – twice.”
For fans of Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard, James Taylor, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Richard Moore-Songwriter
Advance tickets $15 at eventbrite.com (coming soon)
Show 7:30pm-9:30pm, +21 only
Richard Moore has been playing music since "The Wombats" in high school. Traveled through Europe and Thailand in the '70's in a rock and roll band.
Settled down in Portland in the '80's and built a recording studio...Tag Team Audio...where he engineered commercial audio projects for 40 years.
He was the voice of Pacific Power on their commercials...and still is if you get put on hold.
Richard came back to music mid life, and performed regularly with his old friend Cal Scott at O'Connors in Multnomah Village where they hosted a local songwriter round for 12 years.
He’s been writing songs his whole life and just finished producing his 5th and...final..? CD of original tunes....FLOW.
He could be the best songwriter you've never heard of.
John Bunzow-Americana & Roots
John Bunzow is an inspired and innovative American roots singer/songwriter/guitarist of depth, substance and groove.
“John destroys the boundaries between great rock, country, r&b, and soul music by owning his noteworthy sound with respect to the great artists who came before.” Ray Kennedy, Five time Grammy winner. Producer, Engineer, Musician (Steve Earle, Billy Joe Shaver)
Bunzow, based in Portland with regular commutes to Nashville, has built a long and storied career. Infused early with a strong love of Southern music – thanks to kin from that part of the country – John has developed his own unique fusion of roots rock and blues, seasoned with everything from reggae and country rock to pop.
He counts among his “Mt. Rushmore of influences,” Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard, Tom Waits, Mike Bloomfield, Albert King, country picker Jimmy Reed, Jimmy Webb, Randy Newman, Steve Earle, and Jerry Garcia, among many.
During his early years, Bunzow performed with bands that favored original music, including the Cowboy Angels and the X-Angels, as well as working as a solo singer/songwriter and even trafficking in a country music tour of truck stops and county fairs. John found himself bouncing around various music scenes including San Francisco, Seattle and LA. But it was in Nashville that his songwriting created new opportunities, Bunzow says. “My focus was always as a songwriter, and that is what brought me to Nashville – twice.”
For fans of Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard, James Taylor, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
http://bit.ly/2JohnBunzowRyeRoomIWantSomeMore
http://bit.ly/JohnBunzowattheRyeRoomQuicksand