I’m still recovering from yesterday (I woke at 5am to catch the train to Portland, and was up til sometime after 1am watching bands in the barn). So, when Crooked Still took the main stage this afternoon, it seemed like a perfect, relaxing, lulling moment to lie down on the dried grass and fall asleep. […]

On a farm in rural Oregon, barely an hour outside of Portland, a few thousand people (not an official number, just my non-mathematical estimation) have gathered to celebrate ten years of Pickathon—one of the region’s best all-encompassing roots music festivals. As the emcee announced between bands earlier, “We like to call it roots music. You […]

There it is folks, another day down with the sun. So far it has been an epic week out at the farm and we now round the final corner. I have one very important thing to say: Tomorrow is your last chance to dance and get your tickets in advance at the Pre-Gate price ($110). […]

It is now a very busy time here on the farm, building a small village from start to finish and loving this outstanding Oregon Sunshine! Today marks the beginning of the 4 day countdown, which will end on Thursday July 31 at Midnight. Will Call Tickets will be available on-line until Thursday night…This means that […]

A new playlist is available that previews the upcoming 2007 Pickathon double CD. The playlist includes only the artists that are also appearing at the 2008 festival (the final CD will feature 26 tracks in total). We also are looking for a couple last minute things which we would happily trade weekend tickets for. If […]