Portland Folk Festival
Portland Folk Festival 2027
Mama Sam & The Jam are excited to join the 2027 Portland Folk Festival, an annual celebration of folk and Americana music featuring artists from Portland and beyond.
📍 McMenamin’s Crystal Ballroom
1332 W. Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97209
📅 January 29–30, 2027
Friday: Doors 5 PM | Show 6 PM
Mama Sam and the Jam at 7pm
Saturday: Doors 2 PM | Show 3 PM
All ages welcome
🎟️ Tickets: Get tickets at McMenamins
Come celebrate two days of folk, Americana, and roots music in one of Portland’s most iconic venues. We’re thrilled to be part of the lineup!
Mama Sam at the Sou'Wester Vintage Travel Trailer Resort & Lodge
Join Mama Sam for a special solo performance at the dreamy, coastal haven of Sou’wester Lodge. Known for her soulful songwriting, ethereal vocals, and psychedelic folk-pop shimmer, Mama Sam brings an intimate, heart-forward sound that invites you to slow down, settle in, and get swept away. Expect lush melodies, tender storytelling, and a little cosmic magic in the cozy, creative atmosphere of this one-of-a-kind Pacific Northwest retreat.
Come hang, listen close, and let the music carry you somewhere dreamy.
Come stay with me! Book a vintage trailer here with a 20% discount - use the promo code FANS
Album Release Show at Mississippi Studios!
Mama Sam & The Jam + Glam Country Double Album Release
Celebrate a double album release night with two radiant Portland bands lighting up Mississippi Studios.
Mama Sam & The Jam bring folk-pop shimmer, sky-high harmonies, soulful songwriting, and grooves that move from dreamy to danceable. Led by Mama Sam on vocals and guitar, the band blends heart-forward lyrics with a lush, psychedelic warmth.
Glam Country joins the bill with a fabulous fusion of ’70s glam rock, folk-country flair, disco pulse, sultry swing, and crunchy hooks. Equal parts sparkle and sincerity, they bring a sound built for swirling hips, tapping toes, and full-hearted singalongs.
Come raise a glass, catch two album celebrations in one unforgettable night, and help send these new records out into the world.
Featuring: Mama Sam & The Jam and Glam Country with support from Karl Kling
Venue: Mississippi Studios, Portland, OR
Run of Show:
8pm - Karl Kling
8:45pm - Mama Sam & the Jam
9:45pm - Glam Country
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Mama Sam & Friends at Rocky Butte Tunnel Concert
This is a free community concert inside The Rocky Butte tunnel. The acoustics of the tunnel will provide a memorable musical experience with a chance to gather as friends inside an urban volcano! PBOT permitted that the street be closed to vehicles so everyone could safely walk, bike and picnic in this architectural wonder.
Block Party Music Performance Potluck - Bring a lawn chair and food to share! Walking and Rolling is encouraged, it is a 0.3 mile distance to the tunnel from Rocky Butte Rd and 92nd Ave with a 200ft gain. The street will be closed to car traffic.
(ADA questions and more: rockybuttehistory@gmail.com)
Musician line up:
2:00 pm Northern Lights Marimba Band
2:40 pm Alex the Saxophone Guy
3:00 pm Naked Luck
3:20 pm Bell and the Bone
3:40 pm Jamie Dunphy
4:00 pm Mama Sam and Friends
4:20 pm Mariachi Band (McDaniel HS)
4:40 pm Michelle and the Beards
5:00 pm The Glyptodons
5:20 pm There is No Mountain
5:40 pm Morning Breath
6:00 pm Sing a-longs
Volunteers Welcome, Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/5e8wiyiFvW9FDBwBA
Leather & Lace - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
LEATHER AND LACE: A Tribute to all things Fleetwood and Stevie
Friday, Sep 11 - Sunday, Sep 13 at Alberta Rose Theatre
Leather and Lace returns to the Alberta Rose Theatre for a full weekend of shows celebrating the iconic music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks. Featuring many beloved songs, the production showcases some of Portland’s most vibrant voices, an eight-piece band, and lush five-part harmonies.
The evening is elevated by special dance performances, including aerialists, lyra hoops, burlesque, and drag, creating a fully immersive, theatrical experience.
Now in its eighth year and fourth year at Alberta Rose, Leather and Lace has become a Portland favorite.
✨ Presented by Acoustic Minds ✨
Featured vocalists include:
LaRhonda Steele
Solange Paape-Igoa
Sarah Clarke
Reb Conner
Johnny Nuriel (Izohnny)
Arietta Ward
Kris Deelane
Adam East
Flyover States
Hayley Lynn
Kimberly June
Nathan Earle
Linoy
Dan Cargo
Mama Sam
David Pollack
and more!
This is a partially-seated show, so you can dance!! Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian
Review our venue FAQ here
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HOGATHON 2: WHEN PIGS FLY
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Labor Day Weekend • Friday–Sunday • 9/4-6 Music on Friday & Saturday Pack-out Sunday
Location: Near Lee’s Camp off Highway 6 in the beautiful Tillamook State Forrest (Exact coordinates to drop to verified attendees )
$50 donation - increases to $69 week of event!
Includes entry, drinks, and silent disco headphones.. and at least one hot dog! CARPOOLING HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!!
Camping and parking are first come/first serve, with overflow parking available if necessary. Legend has it wild hogs once roamed these woods freely — feral, muddy, and free. Some even had wings. Every Labor Day, we honor their memory the only way we know how: with loud music, camp games, questionable decisions, and downright dirty fun. For one glorious weekend, the hills return to the hogs.
Two days of bands, DJs, camp games, woodland chaos, and ceremonial hog shenanigans. Lineup: Herman & the Sturgeon Michael Menefee Kilmer Withholden Bonus Room Spinitch JIB EggThief Keeley Jo Justice Gbada Mama Sam & Friends Expect: Hog-wild Bands DJs in the Dirt Camp games with no legal oversight Tug-of-war Sack race Beer Pong tournament Hog calling contest Yoga Mud-based Diplomacy Kilted keg stands The Marching of the Pigs Crowning of Hog King Merch booth & Camp store Bring: Camping Gear Water/booze Snacks Sacrifice for the hog gods
Mama Sam at St Johns Saturdays in the Square
Saturdays in the Square
Mama Sam is bringing the music to the plaza! 🎶
Join us for Saturdays in the Square, a new seasonal community celebration designed to bring downtown to life with music, creativity, and local connection.
Starting the week after the Bizarre, the plaza will come alive every Saturday from 11 AM–4 PM with:
🎵 Live performances
🌟 Activities & demonstrations
👀 Local makers & member businesses
Time: Saturday, Aug 28th 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Mama Sam plays from 2:30-3:30pm
Location: St. Johns Plaza (Lombard & North Burlington Avenue, Portland, OR)
Mama Sam at Ps and Qs with Jonny Franco and His Real Brother Dom and Taxi
FREE / ALL AGES on the Patio at Ps and Qs in Portland! GET MORE INFO HERE!
Mama Sam and the Jam at Homie Fest
Homie Fest VII | August 14–16, 2026 | Camp Colton
Mama Sam & the Jam are thrilled to join the lineup for Homie Fest VII, a one-of-a-kind celebration of music, community, and radical joy nestled in the old-growth forests of Camp Colton.
More than just a music festival, Homie Fest is a weekend-long gathering featuring incredible live performances, camping, swimming holes, bonfires, art, and connection. The festival centers and celebrates BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ artists and communities, creating a welcoming space where everyone can show up fully as themselves.
Join us for an unforgettable weekend of music, nature, and community in one of Oregon's most beautiful settings.
Learn more and get tickets at https://partiful.com/e/W3JBJed4ha0epNenaSjL
Pickathon Music Festival
We are SO EXCITED to be playing one of the best music festivals EVER: Pickathon! Follow the Schedule and our Band Page to stay up to date on where and when to see us ROCK!
ABOUT PICKATHON:
Your new favorite band is playing. You just haven't met them yet. For over 25 years, Pickathon has hand-picked icons like Khruangbin, Big Thief, and Billy Strings long before they became household names. We find the artists you’ll follow for life.
But a ticket is more than a concert—it’s entry into a world that will never exist again. For five days, Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley becomes a "musical ride" through nature. It is a summer camp for the soul, built for discovery, not crowds. As one of the most environmentally friendly and sustainable music festivals in the world, we take festy life to a new level.
Mama Sam & Friends with Alpha Cricket
Ps and Qs patio is one of the best in the city - join us for a FREE and ALL AGES show!
7pm-8pm - Mama Sam & Friends
8pm-9pm - Alpha Cricket
Mama Sam Solo at Brasada Ranch, Wild Rye Restaurant
June 20 — Wild Rye at Brasada Ranch | 6–8pm | @brasadaranch | Powell Butte, OR
Come escape to the high desert for an evening of live music, mountain views, craft cocktails, and incredible food at Wild Rye, Brasada Ranch's beautiful signature restaurant. I'll be sharing original songs as the sun sets over Central Oregon's stunning landscape.
FREE • ALL AGES • Reservations encouraged ✨
Mama Sam & Friends supporting Karyn Anne & Nathan Earle
Mama Sam & Friends open up for Karyn Anne’s Single Release! Nathan Earle will be playing second with his dreamy vibes.
7pm Mama Sam & Friends
8pm Nathan Earle
9pm Karyn Anne
$15 at the door - more info at https://www.albertastreetpub.com/music
Songwriter Sessions and Open Mic at Take Two ft. Carmen Paradise & Mike Wiser
Join Mama Sam each 2nd Tuesday of the Month at TAKE TWO for the Songwriter Sessions & Open Mic
What to expect:
Mama Sam will kick off the night with her friends and 2 guest songwriters where everyone will Take Two songs, followed by an open mic!
The rules:
Sign ups start at 6:30pm. 2 original songs, no more than 10 mins per person. There is a very simple set up here and it is a perfectly quaint space. See you there!
Address:
3000 N Killingworth St. Portland, OR
Details:
Open Mic Sign Up - 6:30pm
Songwriter Session ft Mama Sam & Guests: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Originals Open Mic: 8:30 - 10:00pm
Songwriter Sessions and Open Micc at Take Two (Copy)
Join Mama Sam each 2nd Tuesday of the Month at TAKE TWO for the Songwriter Sessions & Open Mic sponsored by Shady Pines Radio!
What to expect:
Mama Sam will kick off the night withher friends and 2 guest songwriters where everyone will Take Two songs, followed by an open mic!
The rules: Sign ups start at 6:30pm. 2 original songs, no more than 10 mins per person. There is a very simple set up here and it is a perfectly quaint space. See you there!
Songwriter Sessions and Open Micc at Take Two
Join Mama Sam each 2nd Tuesday of the Month at TAKE TWO for the Songwriter Sessions & Open Mic sponsored by Shady Pines Radio!
What to expect:
Mama Sam will kick off the night withher friends and 2 guest songwriters where everyone will Take Two songs, followed by an open mic!
The rules: Sign ups start at 6:30pm. 2 original songs, no more than 10 mins per person. There is a very simple set up here and it is a perfectly quaint space. See you there!
Songbird Soireé featuring: Mama Sam
Join us for a night of music by Mama Sam of Mama Sam and the Jam. This show is free & starts at 6:30pm. The Scout Wine Bar is a local wine bar and bottle shop in downtown Gresham, focusing on small, sustainably minded producers and local products.
Mama Sam at Sou'wester
The Sou'wester is a unique Washington coast hotel and resort featuring vintage trailers, suites, & cabins + artist residencies, live music, & workshops. Friends can use this code for a booking discount!
Single Release Party at Laverne's
“After All This Time” - the new single by Mama Sam and the Jam drops on Feb 12th, just in time for all you lovers. Come on out to Laverne’s - Portland’s favorite new spot - for a FREE show!
Peter Nevins kicks off the evening, followed by Taylor Kingman and then Mama Sam and the Jam!
Bring yr friends - this show is ALL AGES
