FESTIVAL LINE-UP

9am - 11am | CORRAL CREEK BLUEGRASS

*** Join us for a FREE Bluegrass Brunch Pancake Breakfast,

included with your festival pass, during this time! ***

LOCATION: Grand Ballroom

ABOUT THE BAND: Corral Creek Bluegrass has been welcomed to Pacific Northwest and Alaska venues for 20 plus years. Veteran performers are noted for stage fun and bringing the audience into the set with verbal dialogue, sprinkles of humor and sing-a-longs. Listen for songs of ponies, cars on blocks, possum gravy and an old Gospel tune that just may round out the set. Website | Facebook

FEATURING: Pam Young, mandolin and vocals, Carl Dornfeld (Fiddle/Vocals) | Ed Fegels, (Banjo/Vocals | Paul King (Bass/Vocals | Ron Taylor, (Guitar/Vocals)

12pm -1pm | BOOTLEG JAM

LOCATION: Main Lobby

ABOUT THE BAND: Bootleg Jam is a four piece acoustic band based in the glorious Willamette Valley of Western Oregon. With a varied mix of traditional, contemporary, and almost bluegrass covers and originals, Bootleg Jam always delivers with energy and fun! Facebook | YouTube

FEATURING: The vocal harmonies of founding members Dave Sumner (Guitar) , Joel Kiff (Banjo), and Rob Higgins (Bass) hit the spot, with fresh contributions from latest addition Dave Poarch (Mandolin)

1pm -2pm | SAWTOOTH & SONS

LOCATION: LaJoie Theatre

ABOUT THE BAND: Sawtooth and Sons is a newer group originating in Yamhill County, but their roots go way back. The 'Sawtooth Mountain Boys' were one of the first traditional bluegrass bands in Oregon. They performed and played together from the 1960's to the early 2000's. Recently, two of the members from the original band, joined with their sons to form "Sawtooth and Sons". Facebook

FEATURING: Andrew Spence (Banjo/Guitar), Hal Spence (Guitar/Banjo), Brett Champe (Mandolin), Rollie Champe (Bass)

2:30 - 3:30pm | JOSH COLE BAND

LOCATION: LaJoie Theatre

ABOUT THE BAND: Josh Cole has been playing bluegrass in the Pacific Northwest for over 25 years. It started in the late 90s, when he first heard "Midnight Moonlight" from Old and In the Way. That moment forever bonded Josh to bluegrass music. He went on to serve as President of the Oregon Bluegrass Association and continues to host "Music From the True Vine" on KBOO-FM, the longest running bluegrass show West of the Mississippi. Josh's influences include Ralph Stanley, Larry Sparks, and Bill Monroe, many of whom are featured on the Josh Cole Bluegrass Show, his podcast with nearly 200 episodes of traditional bluegrass recordings. Josh has played in dozens of bands, along with running his own hard-driving bluegrass band for nearly two decades. That's why hometown fans have lovingly nicknamed him "The Elvis of Portland Bluegrass." Website | Instagram

4pm - 5pm Theatre | TUESDAY STRING BAND

LOCATION: LaJoie Theatre

ABOUT THE BAND: Tuesday String Band is made up of Western Oregon University (WOU) music students and alumni who are all dedicating their lives to careers in music. They love entertaining crowds with fast pickin’, witty stage banter, and string band versions of songs from a wide variety of styles. The band plays upwards of 100 shows per year throughout the Pacific Northwest and they have performed at several major Bluegrass festivals, including the North Cascades Bluegrass Festival. Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

FEATURING: Ryan Hanson (Mandolin, Vocals), Gage Carter (Guitar, Vocals), Mason Akers (Bass)

5:30pm | NEVER COME DOWN

LOCATION: LaJoie Theatre

ABOUT THE BAND: Formed in 2017, Never Come Down was born from the vibrant if not occasionally overlooked music scene of Portland, Oregon. Much like the city that inspired them, they’re a smart, charming, off-beat amalgam of varied backgrounds and tastes. In today’s paradoxical world where honoring tradition is often pitted against exploration and innovation, the band confidently walks the line between the modern and the tried-and-true. They’ve gained a loyal following and continue to win over audiences everywhere from Reykjavik’s Iceland Airwaves to San Francisco’s acclaimed Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. They’ve gained the attention of industry veterans, and toured in support of notable acts such as Yonder Mountain String Band and The Travelin’ McCourys, among others. Never Come Down’s live performance never disappoints- with showmanship, originality, songwriting and musical prowess far beyond their years. Website | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok | Spotify | Apple Music | Amazon Music | Bandcamp

7pm - 8pm | KNUCKLE GREASE STATION

LOCATION: Main Lobby

ABOUT THE BAND: Knuckle Grease Station is a bluegrass band in Northwest Oregon that grew out of the weekly jam at Wolves and People Farmhouse Brewery.

Master of the G-run, Joel Correia handles flat picking duties and his singing invokes a rooted but high, lonesome sound. Bill Dolan chops away on the mandolin and contributes new yet dusty original songs. Robert holds down the low end on the double bass. Website | Instagram

FEATURING: Joel Correia (Guitar, Vocals), Bill Dolan (Mandolin, Vocals), Robert Lebefvre (Bass)

8:00pm BROKEN COMPASS BLUEGRASS

LOCATION: LaJoie Theatre

ABOUT THE BAND: Broken Compass Bluegrass is leading the way in the contemporary bluegrass revival, combining tradition with innovation in a way that appeals to both longtime fans and new listeners alike. Their live performances are characterized by tight harmonies, truly impressive solos, and an undeniable joy that permeates with every note they play. The band's repertoire includes numerous original compositions as well as fresh takes on timeless classics, all delivered with their own distinctive style. From the moment they take the stage, it's clear that Broken Compass Bluegrass is something different. Their energy is palpable as they weave intricate melodies and harmonize with ease, creating a wall of sound that transports fans to a place where tradition meets innovation. Whether you're a die-hard bluegrass aficionado or just looking for some foot-stomping jam-grass fun, BCB is sure to leave you spellbound and inspired. Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

FEATURING: Kyle Ledson (Mandolin, Guitar), Django Ruckrich (Guitar, Mandolin), Mei Lin Heirendt (Fiddle), Sam Jacobs (Bass)