New! Gorge Gigging Guide Highlights gives you a quick look at the week ahead in music, comedy, performance, festivals, and more! It’s a Great Way to get a handle on planning for the Best in what The Gorge has to offer!

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The Wasco County Fair & Rodeo

August 14 - 17

The Wasco County Fair may be over 110 years old, but there's always something new to enjoy. To see current events, follow the Wasco County Fair and Rodeo on our Facebook page.

Tuesday, Aug. 12

Get Your Boots On

What better way to Kick Off the Week? Boot Juice returns to The Ruins for another Ruins Tuesday Show. Live Music at The Ruins. We hope they set up the Water Misters for this one, it’s gonna be Hot!

Band Info

Boot Juice defies the typical assumption that a big band with horns is sticking to the well-worn path of funk and jazz. They certainly infuse those genres into the mix. More than anything though, this is an unabashed cosmic rock band intent on taking audiences into an alternate dimension of pure freedom and dance euphoria where the outside world ceases to exist. Their three-part vocal harmonies carry major impact with intoxicating doses of soul, blues and sultry appeal.

Details

www.theruins.org

6 – 9:30 p.m.

All Ruins Tuesdays shows are a $5 cover if you arrive before 7pm, and $10 cover if you arrive after that. Tickets for these shows are only available at the door.

Bonus Guitar Workshop at the arts center

Wednesday, Aug. 13

“Cinematic Guitar Poetry": An Evening with Hiroya Tsukamoto

Currently on tour, Hiroya Tsukamoto makes a stop in Hood River at the

Columbia Center for the Arts this week, promising a concert of Cinematic Guitar Poetry. But wait, there’s more! Mr. Tsukamoto is offering a pre-show guitar workshop for those interested in exploring his fingerstyle techniques.

events.humanitix.com/classic-guitarist-hiroya-tsukamoto-in-concert

About the Artist

Tsukamoto brings a blend of masterful fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural barriers. His artistry, honed at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, has been celebrated on renowned stages like the Blue Note in NYC and the United Nations, and lauded for its “delicate, fluid, and beautifully detailed” style by Acoustic Guitar magazine.

Tsukamoto’s concerts are not just musical events; they are immersive experiences that weave lyrical narratives with intricate melodies. Recognized for his soulful performances that create an orchestra at his fingertips, he invites audiences into his world of musical exploration and emotional expression. This is a rare opportunity to witness a performer who has been celebrated for his ability to take listeners on an “impressionistic journey” (Boston Herald). Enchanting music that promises to resonate long after the final note is played.

Thursday, Aug. 14

Families in the Park returns to Jackson Park in Hood River. It’s an annual Thursday in August Tradition brought to you by Hood River Lions and the Hood River Education Foundation.

Free Concert - 7 p.m.

Aug. 14 - Red Light Romeos

From their website: “Red Light Romeos performs a wide variety of 70s FM Album-Oriented Rock classics with smooth harmonies, tasty guitar licks, and indelible melodies that defined the era. With a lineup that features members of popular tribute bands Stone in Love and Radical Revolution, the Romeos play hits from bands like Eagles, Hall & Oates, Fleetwood Mac, Christopher Cross, Doobie Brothers, and more!”

If only there were trains in Trout Lake….

Friday, Aug. 15

The Trout Lake Hall in Trout Lake, Washington brings live music and community events to its historic venue. www.troutlakehall.com/

Tylor & the Train Robbers / Branson Anderson

Roots Country and Americana blending Western and Rock

$17 Advance // $20 Day Of Show
6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show
All Ages

TYLOR & THE TRAIN ROBBERS

For the past decade, Tylor & the Train Robbers have been blazing trails, carving a path through the heartland with their roots country and Americana music. With boots worn thin from relentless touring, they've crisscrossed the country, honing their craft and delivering electrifying performances, leaving a trail of devoted fans in their wake.

Brothers Tylor Ketchum, Jason Bushman, and Tommy Bushman form the core of this musical powerhouse. Tylor, the eldest, takes the reins as the band's frontman, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter, weaving stories through his lyrics.

Mosier Company in Mosier features Mosier Mike and the Jazz Guild, 6-8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 16

The Ruins in Hood River presents National and Regional touring musical acts, films, and other community events. www.theruins.org

Jujuba at The Ruins

An AfroBeat Dance Party!

Jujuba delivers a funky, danceable style of Nigerian Afrobeat and Juju music. The strength of the 10-piece revolves around its energetic cohesion between percussion, rhythm and horn sections. Renowned for their ability to engage a wide variety of audiences, the band draws a dance floor full of smiling faces at every performance.

Jujuba features Nojeem Lasisi from Igbo Ora, Oyo State, in Nigeria. He ranks among the world's elite talking drum players. Nojeem was given his first drum at age four by his father, also a master drummer, who handed down to Nojeem its powerful language.

Event Info

Sat. 8/16/25 at The Ruins. Doors at 5:30 p.m. All-Ages. Outdoor Venue

Tickets are $20 in advance (click here,) or $25 at the door.

The Granada Theater in The Dalles presents The Women Next Door Burlesque Show, 7 p.m.

Scott Erdy: Live at the Balch in Dufur, 6-8 p.m.

“Scott Erdy’s songs tend to land somewhere between heartbreak and humor, where most honest stories do. His latest singles “For Sale” and “Front Door” are rich, textured, and broken‑in, building on a catalog that balances thoughtful, stripped‑down storytelling with now‑or‑never rock ’n’ roll.”

Sunday, Aug. 17

Ferment Summer Concerts: Tony Smiley, 6 p.m.

Sundays just got a whole lot groovier in Hood River. Come to Ferment’s beautiful Hood River brewpub, grab dinner on the patio, enjoy a pint in the warmth of the sun, and soak in some great local music.

Little Music City keeps it Local

Little Music City

Live Music Lineup

The Dalles Oregon

Al Hare at Bargeway, 6 p.m.

Rich and Blonde at Last Stop Saloon, 7 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 18

Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon brings local and regional music to the stage.

Live music every Monday from 6-8 p.m.

Edad del Pavo with ACOUSTIC INDIE INSTRUMENTALS

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.

Monday, Aug. 18, Weekly Latin Dance Lesson (Columbia Gorge Hotel), 8-9:30 p.m.

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