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The Dalles is
Little Music City

Tuesday, June 2

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 June 2

Reddy Black Trio at Zim’s Sports Bar, 7 p.m.

Ruins Tuesday: Outer Orbit w/ Bendre The Giant

Tuesday, June 2, 6-9:30 p.m.

All Ruins Tuesdays shows are a $5 cover if you arrive before 7 p.m., and $10 cover if you arrive after that. Tickets for these shows are only available at the door. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The shows are all-ages until 7 p.m. and then 13+ after.

Featured Non-Profit: Black In The Gorge

Food Vendor: Apple Valley BBQ

Outer Orbit is a Portland, OR based funk soul collective led by Galen Clark (Patterns Fly, Anna Tivel, Sleater-Kinney) and fronted by vocalist Sarah Clarke (The Motet, Dirty Revival, Portugal, The Man). The band features an all-star lineup of PDX musicians including members of Ghost-Note, Allen Stone, Portland Cello Project, Mono Neon, Skerik Band, Swatkins and more. Outer Orbit brings original soul and pocket heavy funk while drawing on a range of influences from Sly Stone to Emily King.

Wednesday, June 3

Countryside Ride, live at The Griffin House

Wednesday, June 3rd | 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Come early for two-step dance lessons from the folks at Honkytonk Basement! 6-6:45 p.m. Tickets at:

https://www.thegriffinhouse.com/happenings/countrysideride-ppslt

The Countryside Ride Band was described in 2016 by The Portland Mercury as “spot-on, honky-tonk preservationists capable of teaching a master class.” Founded in 2005 by childhood friends Bret Ervin (guitar and vocals), Joshua Kunze (lead guitar), and Jessica Renee (bass and vocals), Countryside Ride originally performed as a three-piece before inviting some of the best country & western players in the Pacific Northwest to join them. Countryside Ride is now performing primarily as a five-piece honkytonk band. For over two decades, Countryside Ride has been writing and performing original music and traditional honkytonk standards in venues throughout the region. The current line-up includes the tremendous J.D. Cunningham on pedal-steel guitar, and the legendary Kevin, “Shuffle King,” Major on drums.

Sunset Music Series at Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks

We are kicking things off with modern fingerstyle guitarist, Forest Bailey

Join us in the beer garden Wednesday, June 3, starting at 6:30 pm.

Forest's live performance is a refreshing take on the solo Acoustic Guitar, alchemizing every part of the instrument for original compositions with elements of folk, world, blues, jazz, and post-rock, all anchored in his virtuosic mastery of fingerstyle technique inspired by Michael Hedges, Andy Mckee, and Antoine Dufour. We hope to see you there!

Thursday, June 4

Mosier Company in Mosier features live music (seasonal) from local and regional acts.

Thursday, June 4, Bonneville Power Trio, 6-8 p.m.

Porrón Cellars in Hood River hosts live music and other community events.

Thursday, June 4, Composer/Classical Guitarist Ryan Walsh, 6-9 p.m.

Friday, June 5

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

The Horsenecks + The Hackles

Traditional and original Old Time and roots music from Astoria Oregon.

Friday, June 5th, 2026

$20 Advance // $25 Day Of Show/6.pm. Doors / 7p.m. Show/All Ages

THE HORSENECKS

The Horsenecks are Gabrielle Macrae and Barry Southern. Based in Astoria, Oregon, they are two multi-instrumentalists who have come together from traditional music backgrounds and found a sound that weaves through layers of influence that include early Appalachian stringband music, classic country, bluegrass and original folk.

THE HACKLES

The Hackles are a folk collaboration from Astoria, Oregon. The band is comprised of Kati Claborn, Luke Ydstie, & Halli Anderson.

Powerful three-part harmonies & an unconventional & nuanced use of guitar, violin, banjo & clarinet combine to create a compelling & unique blend of folk & Americana. All three take lead vocals & contribute as songwriters, imbuing their songs with compassion, humor & a dark honesty.

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

Friday June 5, Walk Through Fire at Zim’s Sports Bar, 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 6

The Bargeway Pub in The Dalles presents the best in live music and events with local and regional touring acts, community events - complete with seasonal outdoor stage. Full restaurant/catering services available.

June is such a magical month to be on the waterfront in the evening with Live Music.

Saturday, June 6, Kevin Selfe and The Tornadoes, 7 p.m.

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

Saturday, June 6, Live Music with Nick Klaver Neil Young Cover Band, 8:30 p.m.

Nick Klaver (Nicholas Humenay-Klaver) is a Portland-based musician who performs acoustic and electric Neil Young tribute shows. He frequently tours throughout the Pacific Northwest with a backing ensemble under the project name Two Dimensional Man, as well as with his project Nick Klaver Neil Young Cover Band.

Sunday, June 7

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

FREE! Open Mic Night every 1st Sunday of the month

hosted by Lincoln Crockett

Sunday, June 7

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.

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

Sunday, June 7, Susie Sinclair Music, 3-5 p.m.

Monday, June 8

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

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

Monday, June 8, Live music with Chris Baron (Funky Folk), 6-8 p.m.

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