It doesn’t take much for CAAMP to make a huge sound. Evan Westfall’s banjo, and Taylor Meier’s booming, raspy voice have been filling rooms since 2013. The childhood friends began putting together songs in Athens, Ohio. Propelled by encouragement from their fans they’ve added the extra (so extra) guitars and harmonies of Matt Vinson, and […]

One of the many things that makes Pickathon so special is our amazingly large, and even more amazingly dedicated, volunteer community! Every year the best of the best come out of the woodwork to make the festival even better than it was the year before. A lot of festivals have volunteer programs, but what makes […]

A queer, indigenous artist from Washington, now living in Portland, Black Belt Eagle Scout’s Katherine Paul crafts aching bedroom pop with a rock n’ roll bend. Growing up just outside of Anacortes at the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community reservation, Paul combines influences from her culture with the Riot Grrrl and grunge she discovered as a […]

Good news! We’re collaborating with our favorite outdoor company Snow Peak in helping create a new ‘turn-key’ camping setup for you while at Pickathon. Pickathon 2019 Noasobi Campsite Package Slow down and relax with Snow Peak’s luxurious Noasobi Campsite package. Each site will be set up with a roomy six person tent styled for two […]

Check out the latest collaboration between Portland chefs, local makers, and Pickathon artists! This episode explores the southern bayou with Lost Bayou Ramblers + takes a look at Portland’s own Stumptown Coffee Roasters. The new Curation episode is here! We travel around Portland with Chef John Berube + learn a thing or two about where […]