Tuesday, Feb. 17

‘Songwriters on Songwriting’ at Volcanic Bottle Shoppe

Volcanic Bottle Shoppe in Hood River brings local and regional music to the stage. Join Volcanic for some stories and songs with local musicians, talking about their songwriting process and inspiration - including members of Groove Cabin, Freehugger and more! 7 p.m.

Mardi Gras at Everybody's Brewing

Celebrate Mardi Gras at Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon on Tuesday, February 17! We’ll be open all day, featuring New Orleans and Louisiana–inspired food specials from 4 p.m. to close, plus live Zydeco music from Funkship Lifeboat from 6–8 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring their beads and dress in purple, green, and gold to get into the Mardi Gras spirit. This festive, family-friendly celebration is free, open to all ages, and open to the public. Come enjoy great beer, lively music, and classic Mardi Gras flavors in the heart of the Columbia Gorge.

Little Music City was founded in The Dalles, Oregon by a group of individuals passionate about music and their community. www.littlemusiccity.com/

Tuesday, February 17

7:00 PM Reddy Black Trio at Zim’s Sports Bar & Grill

Wednesday, Feb. 18

Lightwell Hotel in Hood River hosts live music in the lobby and other community events.

Live Music with The Lobbyists, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.⁠

Community Night at Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks

Feral Cat Benefit

Celebrate the organizations that bond our communities. We will donate $1 of every beverage sold between 5 p.m. and close to a featured non-profit organization. This week's Community Night will be benefiting a local non-profit, Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon! They are a spay/neuter program for cats offering services for feral and outdoor stray cats in Oregon and SW Washington.

FCCO is celebrating their 150,000th cat with a raffle! Find out more info on the raffle here: www.feralcats.com/raffle.

Live Music at Tabby’s Hole in One

Tabby’s Hole in One Clubhouse at the Hood River Golf Course presents live music with local and regional bands.

Wednesday, Feb. 18, Open Mic with Kerry Williams, 6-8 p.m.

64 oz. Taphouse in Hood River brings live music to the stage.

Get ready for rip rockin, jump jivin, boot shakin tunes from the Jake Blair Band! You definitely will not be disappointed! 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 19

Cooper Spur Alpine Team Benefit Concert

Music with Tony Smiley

A fundraiser for Cooper Spur Alpine Team!

6-9 p.m. at The Ruins in Hood River

Doors at 5:30 p.m. Indoor venue. All-ages.

Tickets are $15 in advance (click here,) or $20 at the door.

Tony Smiley has captured audiences with the raw rhythms of all live looping. This musical savant loops his way through a unique genre of music that you won’t find anywhere else—all with a witty, engaging, and energetic stage presence.

Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River brings local and regional music to the stage.

Live Music featuring Eric Leadbetter, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Eric's original music is very unique, with echoes of the golden ages of rock.

The Dalles is
Little Music City

Little Music City was founded in The Dalles, Oregon by a group of individuals passionate about music and their community. www.littlemusiccity.com/

Thursday, February 19

6:00 PM Al Hare at Bargeway Pub

7:00 PM Jeff Minnick at Last Stop Saloon

Friday, Feb. 20

An Evening With Garcia Birthday Band

(Grateful Dead Tribute)

**Night 1 of 2**

Fri, Feb 20

The Ruins in Hood River, 6-9 p.m.

Doors at 5:30 p.m. Indoor venue. All-ages. The first of two nights with GBB!

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

Garcia Birthday Band, based in Portland, Oregon, isn't your mother's Grateful Dead cover band. Playing for over 20 years, GBB has evolved into something far deeper than the sum of its parts. The beating heart of the Pacific Northwest's GD community, the band's ever-expanding fanbase is an experience for limitless potential and improvisation. Garcia Birthday Band is a cornerstone of the modern Grateful Dead universe, and their fans have come to expect the unexpected as the norm.

Live Music at The Pines in Hood River

Friday, Feb. 20, The Growlerzz Allstarzz, 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 21

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

LOW BAR CHORALE

$15 Advance // $20 Day Of Show
6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show
All Ages

You show up at a bar or music venue. You grab a drink and within minutes you’re singing the hell out of your favorite rock song with a hundred other folks and - wait for it - a live band of nationally known musicians. In three-part harmony, no less! Wait, what just happened? Welcome to the Low Bar Chorale and what we all not-so-secretly wish singing could be.

We’re drop-in only: no auditions, rehearsals or commitments ever. We sing rock, alt-indie and pop music like Bowie, Lady Gaga, Yacht Rock, or Michael Kiwanuka. We’ve got an incredible band, and we’ve performed with some amazing acts - Built To Spill, Portugal. The Man, Storm Large, and others. The best thing is that ANYONE CAN DO THIS. No prior musical experience required. Just show up with your love of music and an open mind, and we guarantee you’ll sound great. So if this sounds like something you’d love, what are you waiting for?

The Dalles in
Little Music City

Little Music City was founded in The Dalles, Oregon by a group of individuals passionate about music and their community. www.littlemusiccity.com/

Saturday, February 21

6:00 PM Jeff Carrell at Bargeway Pub

7:00 PM Miller & Sasser at Zim’s Sports Bar & Grill

8:00 PM Dave Tallman at Last Stop Saloon

Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.

Saturday, Feb. 21, Music with James Rossi: One of our taproom favorites to come play. Come check him out! 7:30 p.m.

Always a free show on our stage!

Sunday, Feb. 22

Phelps Creek Vineyard in Hood River presents live music in the tasting room with local and regional bands.

Welcoming back trio, Willie and Nelson Music, 5-7 p.m.

Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River

Sunday, Feb. 22, Open Mic, 7-9:30 p.m. (all ages welcome)

Monday, Feb. 23

Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon

Monday, Feb. 23, Matt Mitchell (Salty Americana), 6-8 p.m.

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