The Gathering Schedule
The initial 2025 schedule is posted below. Check back for updates!
jan
15
wednesday
7:30 PM
pre-gathering jam
Hosted by Old Barn Preservation Society
Free (21+)
jan
16
Thursday
1:00 – 5:00 PM
hosted jam AT the hostel cafe
Host: Melissa Takush
Free
4:00 – 6:00 PM
hosted jam AT mississippi pizza
Hosts: TBD
Free
7:00 pm – late
hosted jam AT THE HOSTEL CAfe
Host: Scott Killops
Free
8:00 pm – late
Cajun / honky tonk kickoff show
Côte Ouest Cajun Band
Bobby Winstead and the Long Goodbyes Country Band
Free
Doors open at 5:00 PM at Alberta Abbey
Free parking in lot across Alberta Street
4:00 – 6:00 PM
hosted jam AT dekum street theater
Host: TBD
Free
5:00 PM – closing
open jamming
All-Inclusive pass or Friday night ticket required. See ticket page!
6:00 – 7:00 PM
music in the bar
Band: Cookhouse (Maggie Lind, Patrick Lind and Sophie Enloe)
All-Inclusive pass or Friday night ticket required. See ticket page!
8:00 PM (Doors at 7:00 pM)
friday night concert
Jerron Paxton
The Bubba Award
Alice Gerrard (with Tatiana Hargreaves and Reed Stutz)
All-Inclusive pass or Friday night ticket required. See ticket page!
Doors open at 11:00 AM at Alberta Abbey
Free parking in lot across Alberta Street
noon – 6:00 PM
workshops and much more!
Instrument workshops, kids events, jams, sing-alongs and more! See detailed schedule below.
All-Inclusive pass or Saturday day ticket required. See ticket page!
6:00 - 7:00 PM
music in the bar
Band: Tradwife Stringband
All-Inclusive pass or Saturday night ticket required. See ticket page!
7:30 - 10:30 PM
giant square dance!
Featuring the following bands: Johnny Fitzpatrick & Brittany Newell, Tatiana Hargreaves & Friends, and Big Chimney Barn Dance. We’ll also hold our raffle drawing!
All-Inclusive pass or Saturday night ticket required. See ticket page!
10:00 Pm – late
Hosted jam at the HOSTEL Cafe
Hosts: The Canote Brothers
Free
jan
2o
monday
6:30 pm
canote brothers show & open mic
The brothers provide two sets of music and comedy, with open mic performances before and between the featured act!
Free
Saturday full schedule
All events below at alberta abbey (126 NE Alberta st.). doors open at 11:00 am.
Saturday day ticket (good until 6:00 pm) or All-Inclusive Wristband is required for all daytime events at alberta abbey. saturday night ticket or All-Inclusive wristband is required for entry to the venue after 6:00 pm.
Kids 16 and under are Free. see tickets page for details.
IN THE AUDITORIUM/THEATRE
12:00-1:00 pm
Instrument Workshop – TBD
Details coming soon!
1:30-2:30 pm
Jerron Paxton Workshop
Details coming soon!
3:00-4:00 pm
Alice Gerrard Workshop
Details coming soon!
4:30-5:30 pm
Inclusivity Workshop
Details coming soon!
5:30 pm - closing
Jamming
BALLROOM (IN THE BASEMENT)
12:00-1:30 pm
Instrument Petting Zoo, With Dan Fish and Sarah Ells Fish (in the back of the Ballroom)
12:00-12:50 pm
Kids/Family Jam, With Olivia Horgan
1:00-1:50 pm
Kids’ Open Mic – Hosted by Lila Tierney
(sign up with Lila starting at 12:30 to perform)
2:00-2:45 pm
Crankie and Kids’ Show, With Sue Truman, W.B. Reid and Jerry Gallaher
3:00-4:00 pm
Family Square Dance – Old Time Highway; Caller Caroline Oakley
4:15-5:45 pm
Square Dance Calling Workshop – Tony Mates
7:30-10:30 pm
Giant Square Dance!
Featuring Johnny Fitzpatrick & Britney Newell, Tatiana Hargreaves & Friends, and Big Chimney Barn Dance
All-Inclusive pass or Saturday night ticket required. See ticket page!
6:30 pm-closing
Jamming
THIRD RAIL THEATRE COMPANY ROOM (partway to the basement)
12:00-12:50 pm
Sing-Along With Richard Melling and Karen McCracken. Song Sheets Will Be Provided; Bring Your Instrument!
1:00-1:50 pm
Vocal Harmony Singing Workshop With Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms
2:00-3:30 pm
Shape Note Singing with the Portland Sacred Harp
4:00-5:30 pm
Mini Crankie-Making Workshop, With Sue Truman. Make a Mini Crankie (All Materials Supplied!)
6:00-7:00 pm
Slow Jam
7:00 pm till closing
Jamming
GREEN ROOM A (see map in building)
12:00-12:50 pm
Instrument Workshop
Details coming soon!
1:00-2:30 pm
Jug Band Jam, Led by Arlo Leach
3:00-3:50 pm
Instrument Workshop
Details coming soon!
4:00-5:00 pm
Teen Jam, With Sam and Charlie
5:00 PM till closing
Jamming
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