Laura Gibson is a magical seahorse in the ocean of artists we have here in Portland, OR. She writes and sings songs on the most simplistic level, expressing her observations on life and its stillness. Her voice is honey-sweet and her charm is undeniable, a simple girl with wise words and gorgeous melodies. Anyone in […]

Named after Townes Van Zandt, and calls American songwriting rebel/legend Steve Earle ‘dad’, Justin Townes Earle has lyrics and cord progressions running wild through his veins. Starting 2008 fast out of the gate releasing his first record with Bloodshot, and currently touring the good ‘ol U.S. with both the Felice Brothers and McCarthy Trenching. No […]

Very close to saying bye-bye to our Early-Bird Tickets….(insert sigh here). Less than 35% of this run remain in the cooler and we expect those to go before the end of March (very likely before Easter) – maybe it would help if you pretend they are Eggs? Super easy to find (just two or three […]

Feel free to rub your eyes to help make sure you are reading this correct. The Bad Livers? Really..at Pickathon? Correct! Danny Barnes, Mark Rubin and Bob Grant – the trio from the bands most popular “Sugar Hill” days. Over 8 years have passed since the band last played under the Livers name….and I know […]

Often the meat and potatoes of Pickathon, Bluegrass has been a staple since the beginning. Often i think to myself that there are too many string bands out there, thus limiting the reach of a few of the upstarts destined for greatness (insert Chatham County Line here). Chatham County Line are as good as it […]