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TOC September Sessions | Bluegrass: The Josh Cole Band w/ Blue Flags & Black Grass

  • 1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97201 · Portland
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TOC September Sessions | Bluegrass: The Josh Cole Band w\/ Blue Flags & Black Grass
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BLUEGRASS NIGHT!
Thursday, September 17 | 5–8 PM
FREE | All Ages | Bar w/ID
The Josh Cole Band w/ Blue Flags & Black Grass
Join us outside The Old Church Concert Hall for TOC September Sessions, a free outdoor concert series featuring artists from a variety of musical traditions. These late-summer gatherings invite neighbors, downtown workers, visitors, and music lovers to experience live music, discover new artists, and connect with one another in the heart of Portland.
Sep 17 | Bluegrass Night: The Josh Cole Band w/ Blue Flags & Black Grass
For more than 25 years, Josh Cole has been a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest bluegrass community. Known as the "Elvis of Portland Bluegrass," he has served as President of the Oregon Bluegrass Association and continues to host Music From the True Vine on KBOO-FM, the longest-running bluegrass program west of the Mississippi.
Blue Flags & Black Grass brings acoustic American roots music and intricate instrumentation inspired by the string bands of the 1920s and '30s.
Additional September Sessions:
Sep 10 | Jazz Night: Calysta Cheyenne
Known for her warm tone, heartfelt phrasing, and captivating stage presence, Calysta Cheyenne has enchanted audiences with her interpretations of the Great American Songbook for years. For this performance, she will present a blend of original works and beloved jazz standards, joined by Robin Fey on guitar and Laurent Nickel on bass.
Sarah Clarke is a songwriter and vocalist, born and raised in Portland, Ore. Known for her power, range and dynamic performances, Sarah exudes a subtle mastery of her craft that leaves her audiences craving more.
Sarah gained widespread recognition touring North America with her band Dirty Revival, San Francisco based soul, psych-rock band Con Brio, indie-rock Grammy winners Portugal. The Man and has continued to wow audiences as the newest full-time member of the Colorado based funkateers, The Motet. When not on the road, Sarah can be seen with the funk unit Outer Orbit, which draws from the best of Portland’s deep pool of talent (featuring various band members from Ghost Note, Allen Stone, Gino Vannelli and more) as well as having performed alongside artists such as George Clinton, Ghost Note and many more.
Sarah’s intention is to elevate the music both on and off the stage and she throws everything she’s got into everything she does.
Sep 24 | Latin Night: Caicedo & Eviana
Presented in collaboration with Venezuela's Voice in Oregon.
Now based in Portland, OR, Caicedo was by Vicco González in Guadalajara, MX in 2013. Their eclectic style blends dream-pop, psychedelia, and latin rhythms into a unique genre they describe as "Tropical Dream."
Caicedo es el proyecto musical de Vicco González, artista multidisciplinario, compositor & productor originario de Guadalajara, Jalisco y actualmente establecido en Portland, OR. Su sonido incorpora una mezcla de folclore latino con psicodelia suave de alcoba.
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1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97201

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