Mdou Moctar’s Transcendental, Psychedelic Blues, And Portland Connection Mdou Moctar‘s fiery guitar playing –an electrified, rarified, version of Tuareg traditional wedding music– made him popular in North Africa’s Sahel region. As a child in Northern Niger, he built his own guitar, and taught himself to play. After the release of his first album in 2008, […]

This August 1st-4th is Pickathon’s diverse presentation for music, spoken-word, social gathering and family adventure. Intertwined within an atmosphere of sustainability and inclusivity just outside of Portland in Happy Valley, Pickathon produces a renown multi-experience musical event, considered one of the best in the nation. In this wooded farm setting, the Pickathon team brings another facet to the field […]

Over the past nine years Pickathon has initiated all sorts of innovative measures with the big picture goal of eliminating 100% of the single use waste created onsite. With the help of Klean Kanteen in 2010 Pickathon became the first music festival to eliminate all single use cups and water bottles. Since 2011, with the […]

”Pickathon is not for the weak. But not in a macho way. It’s not for weak-minded or the coddled. It’s for kids, psychonauts, fans, bands, locals, out-of-towners. It works because it’s hopeful and it means it.” – Dan Boeckner Welcome To Pickathon, America’s Wild Festival Paradise “But Pickathon, which takes place every August at the […]

Since helping found the Grateful Dead, virtuosic bass player and psychedelic music trailblazer Phil Lesh has led generations of musicians and music fans in one of a kind concert experiences. Pickathon is proud to present Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band, who will be performing two different shows at the festival this summer. Playing […]