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Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen are true masters of progressive bluegrass.
They have built a reputation as one of the most exciting bands on the scene, delivering electrifying live performances and drawing new listeners to the genre through their wide-open approach to the music. Perhaps their expansive vision of bluegrass shouldn’t be a surprise. After all, front man and Alaskan Frank Solivan is a bona fide Renaissance man. He has worn a lot of hats in a career that has included tenure in the US Navy band and work as leather craftsman, master cook (who picked up recipes from his Filipino grandfather) and pick maker. He even did a stint blowing up mountains in Alaska.
Powered by Solivan’s bold and dynamic vocals and driven by the band’s virtuosic instrumental chops, the group has earned widespread critical acclaim as well as Grammy nominations for their most recent two albums. They have also received multiple International Bluegrass Music Association awards and nominations, both collectively and individually, including 2 wins for IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year.
Featured Music Performances 2024
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Whiskey Deaf performs bluegrass, old-time and early country, mostly drawn from early pioneers in the music, and brings to the stage many years of professional experience and skill.
Their shows are always spontaneous, entertaining, and joyous, and feature exciting instrumental work and a unique repertoire of interesting songs and tunes.
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Fern Hill approaches its bluegrass music in the style of the classic bands of the 1950's.
This special attention to detail results in an instantly identifiable rhythmic sound that both devotees and newcomers to the music will love. Fern Hill has a lot of fun playing this music and we know you'll have fun too!
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Thunder Ridge is a straight-ahead bluegrass band from Portland, OR. The traditional five-piece band is made up of banjo, guitar, mandolin, bass and fiddle. They will steal your heart with hard driving vocal harmonies and instrumentals. Allow them to take you down a path of yesteryear with a good old fashioned sound inspired by the masters of bluegrass, and sprinkled with a few originals!
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A local traditional bluegrass band located at the east end of the Columbia River Gorge.
Thank you for making the 2023 Tygh Valley Bluegrass Jamboree a success!
We’re pleased to bring you talented performers playing hard-driving bluegrass, sweet gospel, and foot-stomping classics. We have a great lineup of bands scheduled for 2024 — with Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen headlining!
TICKETS ON SALE
Tygh Valley Bluegrass Jamboree kicks off September 20-22nd, 2024. Click here to get your tickets!
THE LINE UP
Workshops, band scramble opportunities, music performances, and plenty of opportunities for jamming, including late nite jams hosted by performing bands — bring your instrument to drop in and pick with them!
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Tygh Valley Bluegrass Jamboree at a Glance ~
WASCO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
The Tygh Valley Bluegrass Jamboree is held in beautiful Tygh Valley, Oregon at the Wasco County Fairgrounds. There are two large restroom facilities located at the Fairgrounds with proper plumbing. Each facility also has a number of coin-operated showers, too. There are plenty of RV spots and tent/car camping options for you to choose from.
