Drawing from a rich tapestry of influences, Brenna's music reflects a blend of timeless charm and contemporary flair. Inspired by the iconic songwriters of the 60s and 70s, she infuses her original compositions with the nostalgic allure of folk and the infectious groove of jazz. Her upbeat acoustic guitar sets the stage for introspective storytelling, while her catchy jazz electric guitar riffs add a dynamic edge to her sound.

JT Trawick (TRAY-WHICK) is a fourth-generation Ozark musician blending raw storytelling with Americana grit. Often compared to Townes and Prine, his music reflects his roots in bluegrass and Texan swing, his Portland journey, and timeless authenticity.

Musical tribute to Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, and Emmylou Harris from the Trio albums and beyond.

Feat. Amanda Richards, Renèe Muzquiz, and Christine McAllister.

Dreamy, mossy rock from the Pacific Northwest.

Drawing on bluegrass, folk rock, folk and swing—with inspirations Doc Watson, Bill Monroe,Laurie Lewis, Flatt and Scuggs, Gordon Lightfoot, John Prine, and Kate Wolf.Claire Levine and Matthew Snook team up to give you banjo, guitar, dobro, and more banjo over a range of genres.

Goat ropin Americana

The Gorge’s own Caribbean band!

Skip Jones- The Spirit of New Orleans, play a smattering of the great rhythm and blues hits of the ’50s and ’60s, as well as some great pop & rock organ classics of the ’60s and ’70’s. Add to that a bonifide New Orleans piano boogie-woogie and the party follows!

Four Columbia Gorge residents form the Big River Blues Band. With their own unique voice and wide diversity of backgrounds, Dan Boller (keyboards, vocals), Jose Maya (drums, vocals), Bill Irish (lead guitar, vocals) and Rolf Diek (bass, backing vocals) deliver a wide variety of music and a sound that truly reaches the audience.

Bees In A Bottle is a Portland indie-rock duo blending indie rock, folk noir, and cinematic pop. Known for moody guitars and haunting vocals, their self-produced albums explore loss, memory, and human connection.

Cindy Allen, singer-songwriter and firestarter at the front of Moon Writers, is a genre-bender at heart. Cindy writes across rock, blues, country, and folk, stitching together sounds like a patchwork quilt of grit, grace, soul, and storytelling. Onstage, she's part preacher, part troublemaker, and all heart—proof that you can be soulful, genre-fluid, and just a little unhinged, all at once.

Bill Irish is the lead guitarist for Moon Writers, delivering soaring solos, gritty riffs, and melodic hooks that carve out a sound uniquely his own, creating dimension in the original music they play. Whether ripping through high-octane leads or crafting subtle textures, Bill brings both fire and finesse to every performance, making him a standout force. 

Rolf Diek is the low-end backbone of Moon Writers, anchoring the band’s sound with a feel that keeps everything locked in place. Rolf bridges melody and rhythm, bringing depth and soul to every performance. Whether laying down a funky line or holding steady in a heavy groove, Rolf is the glue that holds the music together. He's also the sound/equipment manager. To Rolf, tone isn’t just a setting—it’s a full-time job, a philosophical stance, and the reason he travels with more cables than clothes.

Jenn Player is the powerhouse behind the kit for Moon Writers, driving the band’s sound with raw energy, precision, and an unmistakable groove. With a style rooted in flexibility, Jenn blends technical skill with musical intuition, laying down rhythms that are both complex and soul-stirring. Whether it’s a thunderous solo or a subtle shuffle, Jenn brings every beat to life, and she looks cool doing it.

Together,  this group of creative musicians make up the band, Moon Writers 🌙 

Schlick combines his legendary singer/songwriter skills with an evolving lineup of top musicians to present an evening of country, blues, and rock influenced original American music.

Cool, classy, and just the right amount of funky — Chic Preston brings his guitar and velvet vocals to the stage.

Surf songs from the PNW influenced by early blues and swing, to folk and modern day rock n’ roll.

“Arbielle & Katie Fitz” is the folk-Americana duo of Arbielle and award-winningsinger-songwriter Katie Fitz, who she has called, on more than one occasion, her “bandmate for life.” They met in 2010 as wilderness trip leaders on Orcas Island where it was friendship at first song. Their early collaborations were strumming around the campfire and lullabying campers to sleep, but soon they were touring up and down the West Coast in a four-door that just barely accommodated a portable piano and all of their snacks. 

Since then, the duo have honed their craft on the road and in the studio, from downtown Portland’s “The Old Church” to The Oregon Country Fair, “The Matching Half” of San Francisco to the folk-famous Doe Bay of Orcas Island.  Praised by Oregon ArtsWatch for their “terrifically matched voices,” they love intricate harmonies and arrangements with piano, guitar & ukulele and sharing with them with friends old and new across the Pacific Northwest. Check out their two published albums, videos or catch them on the next tour!

Kalida is a soulful Americana and blues-rock band from Portland, Oregon, known for their groove-driven sound, lyrically rich songwriting, and tight live performances. Blending elements of roots rock, modern Americana, and classic blues, Kalida crafts songs that feel timeless, rhythmic, and deeply human. Kalida members include Chris Juhlin, Brandon Wayne (Lead Guitar), Paul Ansotegui (Drums), and Craig Commerford (Bass). Kalida is in the process of producing it's second studio album.