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 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

https://www.johnbunzow.com/ 

http://bit.ly/2JohnBunzowRyeRoomIWantSomeMore 

http://bit.ly/JohnBunzowattheRyeRoomQuicksand 

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:

Thar She Blows (The Day They Blew Up the Whale)

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

https://www.johnbunzow.com/ 

http://bit.ly/2JohnBunzowRyeRoomIWantSomeMore 

http://bit.ly/JohnBunzowattheRyeRoomQuicksand 

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 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

https://www.johnbunzow.com/ 

http://bit.ly/2JohnBunzowRyeRoomIWantSomeMore 

http://bit.ly/JohnBunzowattheRyeRoomQuicksand 

Free show! guest Lloyd Jones all ages 7-8:30pm

Oregon Music Hall of Fame Inductee, Denny Bixby is known in his hometown of Portland, Oregon and far beyond as a creative, intuitive, and highly respected bassist and singer.  His work with multiple Grammy and other award-winning, world-renowned artists (Rodney Crowell, Nanci Griffith, Buddy Miller, Suzy Bogguss, Chet Atkins, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, Kathy Mattea) and with Portland's own stellar musical community (Quarterflash, Curtis Salgado, Jon Koonce, Lloyd Jones, John Bunzow, Jack McMahon, Thad Beckman, Gary Ogan and many others.  

Upon returning to Portland in 2005 after 18 years in Nashville, Denny continued his evolution as a musician by concentrating on songwriting and playing guitar.   

Denny has two solo albums to his credit.  2003's Fish Out of Water, recorded in Nashville, showcases his love of contemporary jazz and fusion with 10 original songs, and features his arrangements and production.   

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 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. 

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

https://www.johnbunzow.com/ 

http://bit.ly/2JohnBunzowRyeRoomIWantSomeMore 

$20 at the door, cash is preferred. Doors open at 6:30

This collaboration is not to be missed. Renato does amazing things with John’s songs. Their first show a few weeks ago blew everyone away!

Doors at 6:30, $10 at the door, cash preferred

Claes Almroth Trio (CA3 for those that find my name challenging -  ie. nearly everyone).

Claes Almroth on vocals, harmonica, accordion and keyboards, we have Houston Bolles on electric, acoustic and slide guitars, and vocals, with J Michael Kearsey on bass and vocals. We all sing lead and harmony vocals with a mix of original, cover and traditional songs Our repertoire spans the breadth of Americana music. We are a drummerless trio, so we regard ourselves as all being members of the rhythm section, no matter what we are up to.

Doors 6:30pm, $10 cover, cash preferred

Rare Westside Show!

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 of

wonders, 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.

Courtney Von Drehle — accordion

(3 Leg Torso; Carpathian Pacific Express; Michelle Alany & the

Mystics)

Andrew Alikhanov — clarinet

(Peabody-trained; Chervona; Michelle Alany & the Mystics)

Tickets $10 at the door, cash preferred

doors at 6:30pm

Live Looping Accordion Songstress

 Hailing from The Netherlands, the inimitable Jet Black Pearl spent many years in France before settling in Portland, Oregon. 

We’ll be in the back room away from the televisions…

They have a huge menu, a parking lot, and shows are all ages… 

 Please support the restaurant/bar!

Tickets $18 advance/$22 day of show

doors 6:30pm, all ages

Special guests Mark Shark, Arietta Ward, Norman Sylvester, Chance Hayden & Kim Field

Portland, Oregon roots artist Lloyd Jones has recorded six critically acclaimed albums, toured internationally, and racked up dozens of major awards and accolades. He’s a relentless road dog, hitting festival stages, Delbert’s annual Sandy Beaches Cruises (he’s been a regular on six winter cruises), and clubs all across the land to enthusiastic crowds who can’t get enough of his swampy blues, his backporch picking, his serious-as-anthrax funk, soul, roadhouse two-beats, and old-school rhythm and blues (back before the R&B tag was somehow appropriated for other musical purposes, apparently when we weren’t looking). Yet he may be the most invisible, best-kept roots/blues/Americana secret on the contemporary scene…and…yes there will be cake!

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

Tickets $20 in advance/$25 day of show, or at the door, if available

Doors at 6:30pm

A Fistful of Fangs Book Launch Featuring Ben Rice and the PDX Hustle

John Dover is back with his latest Spaghetti Western Horror novel, A Fistful of Fangs. On April 23rd, 2026, John Will be joined on stage by Ben Rice and the PDX Hustle to present an evening of music accompanied readings from his writings, including new music and excerpts from the new book. 

After the reading the audience will be treated to the high octane showmanship of Ben Rice and the PDX Hustle.

Tickets $20, Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended. This is a very intimate listening room.

All ages

A cross between James Taylor and Jerry Garcia and it stuck. And then someone else added “with a little Harry Connick Junior

Doors at 6:30pm

Celebrated Multi-instrumentalist Mark Shark is thrilled to be sharing this special evening of music at DeNicola’s Italian Restaurant

A Portland treasure, the DeNicola family has been providing delicious Italian meals from their family recipes for 40 years.

During his long and storied career Mark has had the good fortune to share the stage and studio with many of his own personal heroes Jackson Browne, Jesse Ed Davis, Taj Mahal, John Trudell, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan…

Cash at the door preferred.

We are going to raise money and awareness for those living with dementia and their caregivers for Gentog Community Services @gentogcs It’s a night of meditation, music care, songs, discussion and sharing love for each other!

Join Joseph Konty who does music care and is chaplain for GCS this night! You will feel cared for and therapeutically loved! $5 to $10 (whatever fits your budget) 12 & under in free and Veterans $5 (percentage of proceeds to benefit GCS)

Tickets $15 in advance/$20 day of show or at the door, if available

Nikki Jones Band is a fusion of Rock, Blues, Funk and Soul. They've traveled all over Oregon, Washington, and the Canadian border performing at top-notch Blues festivals. They landed in the top three bands performing at the Waterfront Blues Festival in 2019 and 2024, representing the Cascade Blues Association (CBA) at the prestigious "Journey To Memphis" competition in 2018, 2019, and 2024. In 2025, the Nikki Jones Band became the CBA's Journey To Memphis winners and landed in the top 24 bands internationally for IBC 2026! They released their first CD in 2023 called "Battle Me Up," reaching international radio plays, as well as their newly released album Live at wavelength studios!

Tickets $25, Advance tickets are highly recommended. This is a very intimate listening room.

Doors open at 6:30pm

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

Tickets $15

doors at 6:30pm, all ages

I’m thrilled to announce that Alan Hager will be my guest at Hōkū Events on Madison April 2nd at 7:00 PM.

You might know Alan as the guitarist with Curtis Salgado, but before he went on the road with Curtis, we had a duo with a residency at O’Connors Vault. We recorded an album there that you can find on my website:

Davefleschner.com

I’m beyond excited for this rare chance to play with the GOAT.

Edwin Coleman III is going to be adding his artistry to the mix, and my good friend, Dan Gildea, will be on guitar as well. If you want to see two different guitar masters at work, prepare to have your mind expanded.

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

$20 at the door, cash preferred. Doors at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm, all ages

Masterful songwriting and musicianship!

Their 1st show in January sold out, we expect a full room for this one!

We’ll be in a private room all the way in the back, away from the TV’s.

Please support the restaurant with food and beverage purchases so we can continue to offer music there!

Doors at 6:30, $15 cash at the door (preferred) all ages

Spend the evening with these good friends and powerhouse musicians!

Americana & Roots from two talented singer-songwriters!

click here for advance tickets

Advance $15 + $2.66=$17.66

Day of Show Online or card at the door $20

Day of Show Cash at the door $20 (if available)

Kara Grainger is an Australian soul blues and roots rock singer-songwriter, based out of Nashville, Tennessee, United States. She played with the Papa Lips band starting in 1994. In 1998, they were awarded the "Best New Band" award at the Australian Blues Music Awards.

"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

Her music career began in a small suburban town of Sydney Australia and since then  has taken her on an incredible journey throughout the globe.  Combining slide guitar, soulful vocals and a heartfelt approach to songwriting,  Kara's  truly unique sound will leave you  uplifted, inspired and always wanting more.

 At the age of 16 Kara joined with her brother Mitch Grainger to form the band "Papa Lips". The band toured consistently throughout Australia and produced two studio albums that received national air play.

The band was heavily influenced by the sounds of Stax recording in Memphis, and by the Funky style of blues and soul that derived from New Orleans.

In 2008 Kara signed to Australian label "Craving Records" and was invited to the US by producer David Kalish where she recorded her debut solo album. The recording entitled "Grand and Green River" received critical acclaim and remained in the top 30 of the Americana Charts for 38 straight weeks.

Tickets $15 advance at afton tickets, $20 day of show

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.

Songwriters

Joseph Konty, Avery Baz & Otto Lange

7-8:30pm