Gorge Giggin’ Guide - Sept. 29 - Oct. 5
This Week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is keeping up with the Seasons as we Celebrate the late Fall Festivals in the mix with all the Music and Dancing you Expect to see in The Gorge! Get Ready to Breeze through and Get Out There!
The Dalles is
Little Music City
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Little Music City was founded in The Dalles, Oregon by a group of individuals passionate about music and their community. https://www.littlemusiccity.com/
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Reddy Black Trio at Zim’s Sports Bar, 7 p.m.
Secret Salsa Society
Wednesday, Sept. 30
The Secret Salsa Society is your place for Salsa Dancing in the Gorge! Join the weekly dance at a fun, local venue. Expect to hear Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha, Timba, Cumbia, and more. Suggested donation $3 per person. All Ages event and Beginners are welcome! Beginner lessons at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 30, Crush Cider Cafe (Hood River), 7-9 p.m.
The Great North Special
Thursday, Oct. 1
The Great North Special at The Ruins
The Ruins in Hood River presents National and Regional touring musical acts, films, and other community events. https://www.theruins.org
Thursday, Oct. 1, 6 - 9 p.m./Doors at 5:30 p.m./All-ages.
Tickets are $15 in advance (click here,) or $20 at the door.
From the psychedelic shore of Southern California comes The Great North Special, an Americana jam band that fuses together a unique blend of country-blues, psych-rock, and funk-soul. Beautiful melodies and tight grooves lead the way through their mind-blowing, energetic dance party live shows. Their sound is eclectic and compelling, with heavy rhythms, harmonized vocals & guitars, and world-class keys and organ. Each performance is a soul-driven whirlwind of exploration through improvisation and crowd connection. The GNS live show experience takes initiates on a cosmic journey through time and space, using their carefully crafted songs and tastefully selected classic covers as the main vehicle toward ascent. With distinct musical versatility, captivating lyricism, and heartfelt songwriting, the band continues to explore in-depth themes within their songs such as love, joy, nature, technology, existentialism and spirituality. Every song displays the spirit of the members and the community they exist within. The Great North Special is a party train rolling down the tracks to your town soon, grab your friends ALL ABOARD!
All ages. | Tickets are Nonrefundable.
Mac Cornish
Wines on 2nd in The Dalles hosts live music and other family friendly events.
Thursday, Oct. 1, Mac Cornish returns to Wines on Second and we couldn't be more excited! Doors open 6 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m. It's also the shop's five year anniversary so come out, get down, and let's go honky tonkin'!
Bodhi Mojo
Friday, Oct. 2
Bodhi Mojo / Spencer Marlyn Band at Trout Lake Hall
https://www.troutlakehall.com/
Psychedelic feel-good jams, heartfelt songwriting, danceable grooves
Friday, Oct. 2/$15 Advance // $20 Day of/6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show/All Ages
Bodhi Mojo is a psychedelic, five piece jamband rooted in the good feels. Characterized by mind-bending jams and heartfelt songwriting, the band thrives on the goal of never playing the same show twice. Bodhi Mojo is the proud host of their own annual music festival; sharing the stage with acts like Dizgo, Yak Attack, The Werks, The Magic Beans & more. 2025 marks the fifth year of the ever-growing music festival. Bodhi Mojo has captivated audiences across the Pacific Northwest and California, performing hundreds of unforgettable shows. They've shared the stage with an impressive lineup of bands, including Spafford, Dogs in a Pile The Jauntee, and many more. Each performance is a testament to their energy and passion for live music, leaving fans wanting more. Join them on this incredible journey as they continue to make waves in the music scene!
The Spencer Marlyn Band is what happens when a looping wizard and a one-man drum circle collide. Formed in Bend, Oregon by two Mid-west transplants, this high-energy duo delivers the kind of sound you’d expect from a full band—genre-hopping their way through funk, reg gae, bluegrass, jam, folk, and psychedelia. Front man Spencer Marlyn combines captivating songwriting with a looping setup and effects pedal mastery, while percussionist Scottie brings a globally influenced punch, shaped by his background in West African rhythms and a wildly diverse drum kit. The result? A danceable, feel-good explosion of sound packed with originals and crowd-favorite covers. From backyard parties to festival stages, SMB delivers a groove heavy experience built for movement, joy, and musical connection.
Destination 80’s
Saturday, Oct. 3
Destination 80’s at The Bargeway Pub in The Dalles
Join us Saturday, Oct. 3, for Destination 80’s
(This show was rescheduled from Sept 12th )
A classic mix of 80's music curated by the amazing Destination 80’s!
Aaron Golay & Original Sin
Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River
Saturday, Oct. 3, Live Music featuring Aaron Golay & Original Sin, 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. Loud, yet tender with high energy, engaging live performances are what stand out with AARON GOLAY.
Hood River Orchard and Ale Festival
Annual Hood River Orchard and Ale Festival!
Find the best fresh hop beers and fall ciders from all around the NW!
Tickets:
Get ready, Hood River — a fresh new tradition is brewing! This fall, we’re raising a glass to two of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic seasonal offerings: crisp craft ciders and fresh hop beers. Join us for the Hood River Orchard & Ale Festival, a fresh festival that brings together the region’s finest cidermakers and brewers during peak harvest season. Nestled in the heart of orchard country and hop fields, this event is your chance to sip the freshest pours in one of Oregon’s most scenic settings. Grab food from one of the many food trucks and shop around with the dozens of local and regional artists. The event is free to attend; you only need a ticket for the tasting!
Open Mic Night at Trout Lake Hall
Sunday, Oct. 4
Open Mic Night at Trout Lake Hall
https://www.troutlakehall.com/
Open Mic Night hosted by Lincoln Crockett
Sunday, Oct. 4
FREE!/All Ages/Doors at 5 p.m./Sign up by 5:30 p.m.
Open Mic 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Join us in bringing the good times to the Hall every month! Historic room, great sound, supportive audience. Early and fun. Upright piano available! We want to hear you! Come be a part of it. Bring your songs or come to listen. We hear sung and instrumental originals and covers by rockers, campfire folkies, bluegrass pickers, blues hounds, country stalwarts, even had spoken word poetry that went over gangbusters. Music knows no bounds and over its 100+ years this room has heard it all.
Chasing Ebenezer
Monday, Oct. 5
Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon brings local and regional music to the stage. Live music every Monday from 6-8 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 5, Chasing Ebenezer (Folk-Rock)
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