Jawbone Flats

Rock, alt-country & bluegrass

Formed by musicians with a passion for the Northwest outdoors, Jawbone Flats takes its name from the ghost town of the same name nestled deep in the Opal Creek Wilderness of Oregon. Since 2008 JBF has traveled throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Northern California playing an eclectic blend of original and cover songs drawing from the influences of bluegrass, country, alternative country, blues, and rock music led by five alternating lead singers backed by lush harmonies. Interlocking melodies from B-bender Telecaster and acoustic guitars, mandolin, harmonica, and pedal steel guitar are woven into the solid rhythmic fabric of fretless bass and drums to produce a wonderfully entertaining, irresistibly danceable, and downright “flatifying” sound.

Website:

http://www.reverbnation.com/jawboneflats

Website:

http://www.jawboneflats.net

Buds of May Revival

Freegrass, rhythm and pop

This ever-so-Portland band, The Buds of May reunite to play a vast variety of classic hits from Bob Marley, Pink Floyd, and the Rolling Stones while going deep with BBQ flavored, improvisational Grateful Dead style jams, as well as giving tribute via original songs from long lost Bud, Danny East. The dance floor is always packed with grooving smiles and good vibes.

Buds of May Revival includes Scrafford Orser on lead guitar, Bruce Warner on lead Bass, Josh Cole on lead Mandolin and Chaz Holmes on lead drums. The original buds are joined by "Steely" Pete Burak on lead banjo, John Harris on lead washboard, brought together by John Q. Porter on lead rhythm guitar and vocals.

The Buds bring a super kind vibe so it's sure to be a night filled with love, joy and fresh good times.

website:

http://www.budsofmay.com/