Previous events

A chill night of bass/guitar jazz standards at a fantastic restaurant.

Do you love playing an instrument, but practicing not so much? Are you looking to make your rehearsal efforts more intentional, sustainable or even fun? Break down the whats, whys and hows of making musical progress. For musicians of all levels.

Leave with a clear musical goal, a learning path to get there and best practices to follow along the way. As part of this process, we look critically at common practice tools and dig into how to use them, what they do for us and why they work. We also cover methods for tracking progress, fixing technical problems and preparing for performance. Bring your questions and a willingness to share your struggles and successes.

Do you love playing an instrument, but practicing not so much? Are you looking to make your rehearsal efforts more intentional, sustainable or even fun? Break down the whats, whys and hows of making musical progress. For musicians of all levels.

Leave with a clear musical goal, a learning path to get there and best practices to follow along the way. As part of this process, we look critically at common practice tools and dig into how to use them, what they do for us and why they work. We also cover methods for tracking progress, fixing technical problems and preparing for performance. Bring your questions and a willingness to share your struggles and successes.

Do you love playing an instrument, but practicing not so much? Are you looking to make your rehearsal efforts more intentional, sustainable or even fun? Break down the whats, whys and hows of making musical progress. For musicians of all levels.

Leave with a clear musical goal, a learning path to get there and best practices to follow along the way. As part of this process, we look critically at common practice tools and dig into how to use them, what they do for us and why they work. We also cover methods for tracking progress, fixing technical problems and preparing for performance. Bring your questions and a willingness to share your struggles and successes.

Bluegrass show also featuring Bon Bon & Jbell and Hood Mountain Band. $10 at the door.

Come celebrate the birthday of Stephanie Strange, frontlady of The Familiars! Also featuring Jet BLack Pearl and The Black Mariah Theater. Tickets: $0-$10

Strange Salon, hosted by Stephanie Strange, is an eclectic evening of music and conversation, featuring artists from the Pacific NW and Beyond. I'll be a community guest, sharing my experience developing my Rehearsal 101 course, where it is now, and where it's going.

Doors at 6:30, show at 7:30 $10 at the door, $5 with SNAP card

A chill night of bass/guitar jazz standards at a fantastic restaurant.

Whether you're a beginner building a foundation, or a seasoned player looking to strengthen one, it helps to have a framework. In this workshop, we'll look at the whats, whys and hows of bass essentials, including:

Posture: working with your body (and gravity) Position: bassist role and expectations Pocket: developing rhythmic confidence Practice: tools, exercises, and approaches Playing: figuring out 'the bass part'

Instrument is optional, but no amplifiers will be needed. Designed for electric and upright bassists of all levels and styles. Tubas will not be turned away.

Adventurous acid-jazz/fusion group Trio Flux returns from a 10-year hiatus to honor their founding drummer, Adam Ochshorn, with the release of Zwyze. Co-founders Neil Mattson, guitar, and Julio Appling, bass, will be joined by a host of top Portland talent, including drummers, Brent Follis, Micah Hummel, and Tyrone Hendrix, as well as Mike Elson and Jake Savage on keys, Jeff Godron on percussion, and Valdine Mishkin on cello, bringing the music Ochshorn left them back to life.

The evening will close with a performance by Portland funk soul collective, Outer Orbit.

Love playing but hate to practice? Looking to make your rehearsal efforts more intentional, or even fun? This workshop breaks down the whats, whys, and hows of making musical progress. Topics will include:

Setting goals Establishing a routine Keeping it fun Solving technical problems Learning new music Incorporating music theory (or not) Preparing for performance

Bring note-taking tools, questions, and a willingness to share your own experience, struggles, and successes. Open to all instruments, all levels.

Whether you're a beginner building a foundation, or a seasoned player looking to strengthen one, it helps to have a framework. In this workshop, we'll look at the whats, whys and hows of bass essentials, including:

Posture: working with your body (and gravity) Position: bassist role and expectations Pocket: developing rhythmic confidence Practice: tools, exercises, and approaches Playing: figuring out 'the bass part'

Instrument is optional, but no amplifiers will be needed. Designed for electric and upright bassists of all levels and styles. Tubas will not be turned away.

Doors at 5:30pm. Outdoor venue. All-Ages. No pets. Shows move indoors in the event of weather.

Tickets $10 at the door.

We're so excited to be back at Mississippi Studios. The sound and stage are top notch and the vibes are fantastic. Our band will feature percussion wizard Don Henson on drum system, vibes and synths, Jeff Simpson on horns and keys, Chad Kimbler on mandolin, Tanner Cundy on guitar, and Julio Appling on upright bass. Plus some surprise special guests.

With a special opening set by the one and only Tanner Cundy. He's celebrating the release of his latest album "Everyday Thinking" with a limited addition vinyl pressing.

Full band SatF show supporting Mister Ink (Seattle) and Black Mariah (MO). $10 admission.

Duo show with Anne Weiss. Also featuring acoustic duo Jennifer Smieja and Peter Dammann.

Ticket & location info coming soon.

Block party at Elk Cove Vineyards. Enjoy Paella, Pizza + desserts from Humble Spirit and delicious Elk Cove wines.