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To RSVP for any show, click RESERVE SEATS in the the show description. For general questions, you can email me directly abbiew@froggie.com. Unless noted, concerts start at 7:30 w/ potluck at 6:30 PM. There is a “Suggested Donation” for each show to be paid at the door. In general ~ pay what you can. All income levels welcome. Our address in SE Portland will be emailed when you reserve a seat. Shows are added frequently so check back or join my mailing list. Thank you!
FEB 2026
Feb 6, 2026 (FRI) ~ Darin Gentry’s Old Time Machine – RESERVE SEATS (Suggested $25-30 at the door) ~ Darin Gentry (fiddle, clawhammer banjo), Dale Adkins (guitar), Joe Ellingson (vocals/mandolin/guitar), Suzanne Adkins (bass)
With the addition of Joe Ellingson to the trio of Darin, Dale and Suzanne Adkins, DG’s Old Time Machine kicks everything up a notch with a solid old time groove, killer vocal harmonies, with a little bit of swing, honkytonk and bluegrass thrown in to make it even more fun.
Hailing from the hills of Western North Carolina, Darin Gentry is the embodiment of traditional Appalachian music rooted firmly in the old time masters on fiddle and banjo. Listening to Darin, you are immediately transported to another era and mesmerized by his soulful renditions of the music on which he was raised. From a deeply musical family, Darin is steeped in the traditions from hearing the playing of his grandparents and great grandfather, whose banjo he still plays today. Whether its old time, bluegrass, honky tonk or country, Darin is not confined to one style of playing. Equally adept at fiddle, clawhammer banjo, bass and guitar, Darin was mentored early on by the legendary West Virginia musician Dwight Diller who claimed that Darin is “in my opinion one of the best under-thirty clawhammer banjo players today.”
Feb 8, 2026 (SUN) ~ MARY FLOWER & LEON COTTER – RESERVE SEATS – (Suggested $30 at the door) ~
Feb 19, 2026 (THURS) ~ JORDAN TICE TRIO ~ RESERVE SEATS – (Suggested $25-30 at the door) ~ Jordan Tice (Guitar), Patrick M’Gonigle (Fiddle), Alan Mackie (Bass) — Jordan Tice is a musical seeker of the most dedicated sort. Listening to the breadth of his discography, which includes 7 projects as a solo artist and 6 as a founding member of the string band, Hawktail, one will hear this dedication at play. Equally virtuosic as a flatpicker and fingerstylist, and with a casual vocal style, Tice conjures ingredients from far-flung worlds with ease which has earned him glowing press from such outlets as NPR and American Songwriter and taken him to stages such as the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and the Ryman Auditorium.
His performances call upon the repertories of American and British Isles folk, bluegrass, blues and pop-oriented songs, and though his earlier releases are instrumental in focus, he has been carefully honing his craft as a singer-songwriter in his most recent work. This includes his Motivational Speakeasy (produced by Kenneth Pattengale of The Milk Carton Kids) and Badlettsville projects which make it easy to confuse his originals for timeworn chestnuts.
Having filled the roles of guitar ace, sideman (w/ Aoife O’Donovan, Andrew Marlin of Watchhouse and David Rawlings), songwriter and student of American music for the better part of his life, Jordan’s songs are enriching for all manner of listeners, from guitar fanatics to more casual fans of Americana music. He delivers performances that are not weighted by any one area of his prowess, allowing listeners to join his world of candor, wit and ineffable facility with comfort.
Feb 21, 2026 (SAT) ~ Rob Flax and Slava Tolstoy: Ten String Tigers! – RESERVE SEATS – (Suggested $25-30 at the door) ~ Rob Flax (violin / vocals) and Slava Tolstoy (guitar / vocals) ~ Slava and Rob have toured all around the USA with various projects (International String Trio, Fedor Chistyakov, Boom Chick Trio, etc). Both are virtuoso performers on their instruments (guitar and violin) as well as accomplished singers.
Rob Flax is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator from Chicago, IL with a playful heart and an open mind. He has performed nationally and internationally with groups of many different styles, including opening for B.B. King and Tower of Power, playing viola and violin with the Trans Siberian Orchestra and YouTube star Jacob Collier, upright bass in an Argentine tango ensemble, mandolin and fiddle in various bluegrass bands, electric violin in several rock bands, collaborations with modern dancers, and more. As a composer Rob has written music for choreographers, film (including work on projects for James Franco and Anthony Bourdain), and several original projects. Rob is a graduate of the New England Conservatory, and he currently lives in Boston, MA. Rob’s favorite composer is Fred Rogers, and like Mister Rogers Rob strives to create a better world using his musical gifts to spread light and joy, he describes his music concisely: “I play things with strings, I hit stuff, and I sing.” Behind this simple tag line lies a rich depth of genre-bending, from classical and jazz violin to bluegrass fiddle, to blues and rock influences, and beyond.
Slava Tolstoy is a Boston based guitarist, singer and producer. He has toured and recorded in duo with Fedor Chistyakov – the leader of a legendary rock band “Nol” as well as with Boris Pelekh – the guitarist of Gogol Bordello. For many years Slava has performed all around the US with his instrumental project – “International String Trio” that blends jazz, classical and gypsy music. Slava’s solo album with original pop-rock songs “Songs About the Sea” – was released in 2021 and is all about meaningful lyrics, catchy melodies, and political satire. From the very first days of Russia’s war on Ukraine, Slava took a very firm position against the invasion. He participated in numerous pro-Ukrainian fundraisers and concerts al over USA, in Germany and Canada. In the fall of 2022 Slava released an anti-war song “You’re Out” that gained significant recognition across the globe. Over the course of his career he has worked and collaborated with such outstanding and diverse performers as Fedor Chistyakov, Olli Soilkkeli, Lynn Harrell, Vadim Neselovskyi, Kenny Aronoff, Ben Powell, Eric Marienthal, Ruslan Sirota, and many more.
MARCH 2026
MARCH 9, 2026 (MON) ~ Kristian Bugge & Ruthie Dornfeld ~ RESERVE SEATS ~ (Suggested $25-30 at the door) ~ New EP: Fiddle Duets, Seattle: Chapter One. Danish, Nordic, American old-time, and original tunes, spiced up with a few Venezuelan waltzes. Music learned directly from folk music legends like Danish-American Dwight Lamb (1934-2024), Danish accordion player Karl Skaarup (1924-2013), fiddler Peter Uhrbrand from the Danish island of Fanø and many more. Expect everything from wild polkas and jigs to lyrical waltzes, fiery reels and happy hopsas, all served with humor and stories from their many years on the road.
MARCH 12, 2026 (THURS) ~ Morgan Harris and Cameron DeWhitt ~ RESERVE SEATS ~ (Suggested $25-30 at the door) ~ Morgan Harris (guitar, voice) and Cameron DeWhitt (banjo, voice)
Morgan Harris (guitar, voice) and Cameron DeWhitt (banjo, voice) are two leading queer voices in the current old time music scene. Often seen playing together as two thirds of Tall Poppy String Band, they each have projects of their own: Morgan’s recent album Alone Will Tell (her first as an out trans musician) is a reflection on exploring one’s identity through the folk process, while Cameron’s long running podcast Get Up in the Cool engages its guests in conversations (both verbal and musical) about what it means to belong to a musical tradition. For this show they will each present a solo set of tunes and songs highlighting their individual approaches to their instruments, before joining forces in musical dialogue to close out the night.
Watch : Old Sage Friend (Morgan Harris) | Lonesome Road
MARCH 27, 2026 (FRI) ~ FOG HOLLER ~ RESERVE SEATS ~ (Suggested $25-30 at the door) ~ Casey James Holmberg (He/him) ~ Banjo / Vocals; Tommy Schulz (He/they) Guitar / Vocals; Noa (She/they) Bass Fiddle; Clare Armenante (She/her) Fiddle
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 adults in matching monochrome, and they get curious. The secret, according to Fog Holler, is simply that they write and play bluegrass in 2026, with similar intention but very different context from the genre’s originators.
Inspired by a range of influences from The Stanley Brothers to Buck Owens to Meshuggah, Fog Holler breathes fresh life into well worn forms like the murder ballad and the power waltz. Described by two-time Grammy Award Winner Cathy Fink as “The next generation of the many shades of grass”, Fog Holler’s captivating tunes and coordinated outfits are quickly enthralling longtime bluegrass fans and newcomers alike.
April 2026
April 6, 2026 (MON) ~ Mike Marshall & Alessandro Penezzi – (Suggested $35-40) – *SOLD OUT* But you can join the waitlist! => RESERVE SEATS (3 max in one reservation. If you have more in your party, please split into separate reservations. Thank you for understanding! Feel free to ask questions.) – MIKE MARSHALL is one of the most accomplished and versatile string instrumentalists in the world today and a three time Grammy Nominee. A master of mandolin, guitar, mandocello and violin, Mike is a living compendium of musical styles and has created some of the most adventurous instrumental music in America. Mike has helped spawn the next generation of young string instrumentalists through his many recording projects and to his deep commitment to music education. He seamlessly blends his American roots background with a deep understanding of European classical, Jazz, Pop and Brazilian Music.
ALESSANDRO PENEZZI is widely regarded as one of Brazil’s foremost exponents the country’s most sophisticated popular instrumental tradition – Choro. His mastery of this demanding idiom, both as a soloist and accompanist, has earned him recognition at the highest levels of Brazil’s musical community. A multi-faceted composer and arranger and one of Brazil’s premier 7 string guitarist today, Alessandro is also a virtuoso on tenor guitar, cavaquinho, mandolin, and flute.
April 24, 2026 (FRI) – Trio Quartetto ~ Featuring Gideon Freudmann – cello, Ji Tanzer – percussion, Ralph Huntley – keys, Courtney Von Drehle – accordion ~ RESERVE SEATS ~ (Suggested $25-30 at the door) – Trio Quartetto’s fluid sound is fed from the many tributaries of the great river, Music. Flowing over a vast landscape, spilling over the edges into soundscapes, and songscapes. From blues to jazz, rock to art house, from the humorous to the humoresque – Gideon, Ji (Blue Cranes, Swansea), Ralph (LiveWire, Klezmocracy) and Courtney (Three Leg Torso , Klezmocracy ) ~ embrace musical liquidity, melding from one genre to the next, all the while keeping your drink filled and your toe tapping. Come take the plunge and drink deeply from their well of musical revitalization. ( Gideon Freudmann )
MAY 2026
MAY 1, 2026 (FRI) ~ Steeplechase – Traditional Music of, but not limited to, Ireland and Scotland ~ RESERVE SEATS – (Suggested $25-30 at the door) ~ Hanz Araki (flutes, vocals), Zach Bauman (bouzouki), Sam Vogt (guitar, whistle), and David Lofgren (bodhrán). Steeplechase came about in the tried and true manner of Irish music bands throughout the centuries, which is to say, at the session. It became clear that these horses could pull in the same direction, and thus a band was born. Three of the four members have connections to Maine, but they all managed to find their way to the northwest corner of the United States. Hanz Araki (flutes, vocals), Zach Bauman (bouzouki), Sam Vogt (guitar, whistle), and David Lofgren (bodhrán) each have long histories in folk music; and while their paths to taking up traditional music may vary wildly, their passion for, and love of this art form is unquestionably shared.
MAY 6, 2026 (WED) – Tom, Paddy & Adam ~ (Blending Manx, Scottish, Irish influences into a distinctive, dynamic sound) ~ RESERVE SEATS – (Suggested $25-30 at the door) – Tom Callister (fiddle), Paddy Callaghan (accordion), Adam Rhodes (bouzouki) ~ Uniting fiery tradition with bold contemporary flair, Tomas Callister, Paddy Callaghan & Adam Rhodes are a powerhouse trio of folk musicians with roots spanning the Isle of Man and Glasgow, Scotland. With Tomas Callister on fiddle, Paddy Callaghan on accordion, and Adam Rhodes on bouzouki, the group brings together decades of shared experience, masterful musicianship, and an infectious on-stage chemistry. Tomas and Adam, both hailing from the Isle of Man, are widely known for their work with genre-defying trad band Mec Lir and the award-winning supergroup Ímar. Glasgow-based Paddy Callaghan, a BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year winner, leads his own successful outfit, The Paddy Callaghan Trio, and is a respected figure in the Scottish folk scene.
Together, the trio deliver high-energy sets rich in tradition yet brimming with innovation, blending Manx, Scottish, and Irish influences into a distinctive, dynamic sound. Their performances have taken them across North America and Europe, with standout appearances at renowned events such as Celtic Connections in Glasgow and other major European folk festivals. Whether on an international stage or in an intimate venue, Tomas, Paddy, and Adam offer a compelling celebration of Celtic music that is as deeply rooted as it is forward-looking.
MAY 16, 2026 (SAT) – STUMPTOWN SWING ~ RESERVE SEATS – (Suggested $30 at the door) – Tim Connell (mandolin), Mike Burdette (guitar), Keith Brush (upright bass), Ben Blechman (violin) ~ Stumptown Swing takes audiences back to 1920’s Paris, when gypsies with guitars, violins and upright basses made the leap from French musette to American “hot jazz” and kept Parisians floating on their feet to this evocative new sound. Stumptown Swing performs a set of hot, cool and sultry classics, all resting on a bed of pure swinging groove, featuring gorgeous acoustic instruments played with intelligence and passion by four masters of the craft.
MAY 24, 2026 (SUN) – ADAM AGEE & JON SOUSA ~ (Irish)~ RESERVE SEATS ~ (Suggested $25-$30 at the door) ~ (WATCH) ~ Adam & Jon journey through the Irish idiom on fiddle, guitar, and tenor banjo, and have been enchanting listeners on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean for over a decade. Adam & Jon put down musical roots in County Clare, where they lived together, and now make frequent visits. Their connection to their instruments and the transcendent energy in their music is guaranteed to captivate and uplift audiences of all ages.
“This fiddler and guitarist from Colorado are creating waves across the States and beyond. Not only do they play the music of the Auld Country with sensitivity and soul, they also bring their own brand of modernism to the Irish tradition.” —Irish Music Magazine
MAY 29, 2026 (FRI) – MARLA FIBISH & REBECCA RICHMAN ~ RESERVE SEATS ~ (Suggested $25-$30 at the door) ~ Marla Fibish (mandolin / mandola), Rebecca Richman (fiddle / concertina) ~ Music rooted in Irish traditional music, original compositions, and other traditional styles. New Album : Playdate ~ This project celebrates the friendship and musical connection between Marla & Rebecca that has blossomed over the past few years. Mixing original and traditional tunes, it marks recent losses that offset the many joys and playfulness of making music together.
“…absorbing and rewarding album…this duo plays new and old material with a lightness of touch and a togetherness which is a joy to hear.” – Alex Monaghan, Irish Music Magazine
MAY 31, 2026 (SUN) – UNCLE BONSAI ~ RESERVE SEATS ~ Andrew Rashtin (guitar/vocals), Patrice O’Neill (vocals), Kat Bula (vocals) ~ Brand new release : “UNCLE BONSAI LIVE: selections from 7 Sins, 7 Wonders, 7 Dwarfs – a song cycle” . With just three voices and an acoustic guitar, Uncle Bonsai presents an often dizzying vocal array of intricate harmony. Imagine what might happen if Tim Burton and Edward Gorey hijacked the Andrews Sisters en route to a Stephen Sondheim festival with The Beatles and Tom Lehrer in the sidecar; you’d get Seattle super- harmonizers Uncle Bonsai.
Now in its forty-fourth year, the group has nine recordings, a reversible/hard cover book for parents (and their kids), and recently premiered an all-new show, “Seven Sins, Seven Wonders, Seven Dwarfs,” featuring a 25-song song cycle. On September 28, 2024, the group performed with co-founding member Arni Adler for the last time but, to quote Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr, “the more things change, the more they stay the same! And so, in May 2025, the group returned with new songs and a new member, the amazing Kat Bula!
JUNE 2026
JUNE 4, 2026 (THURS) ~ SWEETEN THE THIRD ~ RESERVE SEATS ~ (Suggested $25-$30 at the door) ~ Afton Coombs (dance, voice) / Cameron DeWhitt (banjo, voice)
JUNE 7, 2026 (SUN) – CARPATHIAN-PACIFIC EXPRESS ~ RESERVE SEATS (Suggested Donation $25-$30 at the door . 6PM Potluck / 7PM Show! ) Andrew Ehrlich (violin), Yankl Falk (vocals and clarinet), Ralph Huntley (keyboards), Ji Tanzer (percussion), Courtney Von Drehle (accordion/sax)
A thrilling exploration of neo-klezmer and beyond (For fans of 3 Leg Torso, Blue Cranes, Di Naye Kapelye) A musical journey through the rich traditions of klezmer, Yiddish song, mystical Hasidic chant, and Eastern European fiddle virtuosity, with infusions of American roots and deep groove.
JUNE 9, 2026 (TUES) – Keith Murphy & Yann Falquet ~ RESERVE SEATS (Suggested Donation $30-$35 at the door ! ) Keith Murphy (Guitar/Vocals) / Yann Falquet (Guitar/Vocals) ~ A native of Newfoundland, Keith Murphy performs a traditional song repertoire drawn from Eastern Canada and Quebec as well as from his current home, Vermont. His direct and intimate style of traditional singing in English and French infuses old ballads and songs with a powerful immediacy, and his guitar playing adds driving, percussive power.
Yann Falquet is a dynamic guitarist in the world of Québécois traditional music, and his beautiful voice brings Québécois song to life poignantly, and joyfully. As a duo, Keith and Yann are bringing folk music of Quebec and Newfoundland together, with songs and instrumental numbers on guitars, mandola and mandolin.
