For most, country music can come in many different shapes and sizes. Personally, I prefer the authentic, heartfelt sound with a full country band (pedal steel and fiddle are required). With Dale Watson, Country Music is a way of life. From Truck Drivin’ to Honky Tonkin’, he has lived this well told story, and has […]

As luck would have it, and by magical circumstance…we here at the ‘ol Pickathon HQ have ended up with a silent extension in the life of the Early-Birds. Initially scheduled for the May 5 changeover…we are now looking at May 11. So, possibly a lucky day for folks out there that could not make that […]

Act fast, because in less than 24 hours the Early-Birds will be gone baby gone…. Tomorrow, we kick-off our 85 day countdown with opening day of the Pre-Gate season, get them while still fresh, and even better….spend $15 less and get your Early-Birds today! O.K.? So now we move onto our latest lineup addition…Thao With […]

I reckon that this may well be the final announcement and with a fond farewell, saying goodbye to the Early Birds – officially – on Cinco de Mayo. The 5th of May will now be the big day. Pre-Gate Weekend Tickets begin at that time. The savings from now until that day is $15. Think […]

Not needing to send out the talent scouts very far, we were able to bring back Portland natives Horse Feathers as the catch of the day, and even found a little room in the schedule on Saturday and Sunday. Here is a soft spoken video that was put together for their most recent full-length release […]