Past Events
October 12, 2024
5 to 8Fairway Village Community House
this event is a German Group Gathering that is a yearly event for Oktoberfest Let us know if you might join us...we need to ask the event planners
October 6, 2024
5 to 8Gustav's in Vancouver
October 5, 2024
5 to 8Gustav's in Vancouver
October 4, 2024
5 to 8Gustav's in Vancouver
September 29, 2024
5 to 8Gustav's in Vancouver
A fun restaurant to celebrate Oktoberfest
September 25, 2024
3 to 5Touchmark at Fairway Village
Food and Oktoberfest music....what could be better?
September 22, 2024
5 to 8Gustav's in Vancouver
This is a fun Oktoberfest restaurant and the food is nice too...
September 15, 2024
10 am to `1pmMilwaukie Farmers Market
September 13, 2024
2 to 4Bridgewood Senior living
Oktoberfest gathering outside in their parking area....
June 30, 2024
10 am to `1pmMilwaukie Farmers Market
getting back to work more I hope!
June 9, 2024
3 to 3:45Troutdale summer Festival
I hope that the sun shines and that we see some friends...
October 1, 2020
4 to 6Touchmark at Fairway Village
Oktoberfest....and sauerkraut and sausage and apple strudel. and did I say beer??
September 27, 2020
3 to 4:30McMenamin's Edgefield
thank heavens for Oktoberfest....Doug has a new accordion and we can only play as a trio, and people cannot dance...but we will have fun anyway!
September 24, 2020
4 to 6Glenwood Place
Oktoberfest again....amazing that we are going to get to play for the Glenwood community again....social distancing and no dancing....rough, but at least we get to carry on....
September 19, 2020
6 to 9McMenamin's Kennedy School
WOW....some work for us...Oktoberfest without dancing...but at least we get to play for a change....we will probably be like little kids !! We have been missing making music together....
February 22, 2020
6 to 8Barley Sprout on Main street in Gresham
We gonna have ourselves a Mardi Gras party so come along to eat and dance....Louisiana style! Joe Millward will join Bodacious and It's guaranteed to be a lot of fun!!
February 16, 2020
5 to 7Barley Sprout on Main street in Gresham
Todd Marston on and piano and vocals and he is great fun to sing with....come on out on a Sunday afternoon
January 25, 2020
6 to 8Barley Sprout on Main street in Gresham
Tonight is all Bodacious...Rouke and Doug and me...and you I hope....that makes it a lot more fun....the pizza is great at the Barley sprout and salads too and some for gluten free people like me! they even have chicken wings!!
January 24, 2020
6 to 8Barley Sprout on Main street in Gresham
I get to play with my friend Joe Millward tonight and Doug and Shannon will come in to make it a fun night....part bodacious and part jazz!!
December 24, 2019
5 to 9 approxTimberline Lodge Christmas Eve Caroling
If any friends want to join Shannon and me, just let us know so we can put your names on the guest list....the more the merrier when it comes to singing!!
December 22, 2019
5 to7Barley Sprout restaurant on Main Street Gresham
It will be great fun to play for Dave and Suzy in their new restaurant on Main Street in Gresham....thankfully, close to home for me!! Yay!! Great food and drink here....
December 20, 2019
6 to 8Barley Sprout on Main street in Gresham
Best Pizza and salads and drinks around...Todd Marston on piano and accordion and me on guitar and vocals and rhythm...
December 15, 2019
1 to 6The Barn in Troutdale
Red Flannel Hoot....lots of music and revelry...
December 13, 2019
TBDTimberline Lodge
It is the annual Christmas Tree lighting...caroling and, of course, singing" Oh Christmas Tree"!
December 13, 2019
5 to 8Timberline Lodge Christmas Tree Lighting event
Beautiful home away from home....music and caroling as the tree gets its twinkling lights....
December 3, 2019
Portland Waldorf SchoolI am playing for the Advent Spiral at PWS....one of my most favorite Advent rituals....watching the children walk the spiral and each bring their own light to the spiral as they turn around and walk out....it illuminates the darkened room and is such a beautiful experience for me to play quietly in the background
November 2, 2019
6 to 10Mt Hood Museum Heritage Night
A fundraiser for the Mt Hood Museum in Government Camp
October 30, 2019
7 o 9McMenamin's Edgefield Winery
Sweet and Small venue...music every night of the week!!
October 20, 2019
1 to 6The Barn in Troutdale
October 20, 2019
10 to 1Milwaukie Farmers
October 12, 2019
5:30 to 7:30Fairway Village
A really special Oktoberfest event....German Society gathering...
October 5, 2019
2 to 4McMenamin's Grand Lodge
another party celebrating the Autumn and Oktoberfest
October 5, 2019
6 to 10Friends of Timberline fundraiser
One of my favorite places in the world
September 29, 2019
1 to 3:30McMenamin's Edgefield
Oktoberfest....one of the funnest celebrations....
September 27, 2019
4 to 6Glenwood Place
We try to wear out our German outfits in September and October...lots of fun trying to get that leather to stretch!! ;)
September 26, 2019
3 to 5Laurel Parc at Bethany Village
More music and More Bratwurst and sauerkraut!
September 24, 2019
4:30 to 6:30Morningstar
Oom-pah....Oktoberfest in September...sounds like bratwurst and sauerkraut time! ?
September 22, 2019
12:30 to 2:30Troutdale Fall Fest
I will just be playing alone an acoustic set or two.... but who knows who might join me ??? At least, I know my guitar will be there!! And maybe my little baby accordion.
September 21, 2019
2 to 4Troutdale Fall Fest
Close to home! Yay! Hope some pals can come out!!
September 20, 2019
4:30 to 6:30Touchmark at Fairway Village
Oktoberfest fun!!
September 15, 2019
1 to 6The Barn in Troutdale
The September Hoot
September 11, 2019
2 to 4Bridgewood Senior Living
Oktoberfest ....yodeling fun!!
August 7, 2019
3 to 5Timberline Lodge patio
One more chance at singing on the patio....I really look forward to it....
July 24, 2019
3 to 5Timberline Lodge patio
they are doing some mid week music up at the Lodge and I will love playing at my old stomping grounds....there is no place more beautiful in my estimation....
July 14, 2019
!0 to 1Milwaukie Farmer's Market
One of our favorites....outdoors, all ages, food....who could ask for more!!
June 16, 2019
1 to 6The Barn in Troutdale
June 15, 2019
11 o 1Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication in Cully Grove
My parents were always very involved with Habitat for Humanity and it is very nice to get to play for their Home Dedication now...
May 19, 2019
1 to 6The Barn in Troutdale
lovely musical gathering that is ongoing....the third Sunday afternoon of each month....it is the Hoot Family, but they are building bridges and are a wonderful group of musicians and their families....
April 21, 2019
1 to 6The Barn in Troutdale
the Hoot is a wonderful gathering of musicians and friends....networking and commiserating when need be....musicians don't have the easiest lives!!!
March 17, 2019
1 to 6The Barn in Troutdale
Guess we will have our own St. Pats Day....green flannel gathering....
March 15, 2019
4 to 5Laurel Parc
a little St. Patrick's Day energy!! We'll be getting out the Shamrocks!!
March 2, 2019
2 to 4McMenamin's Grand Lodge Forest Grove
My regular Bodacious fellows are not available on that day, so I have two more Bodacious fellows queued up...Todd Marston on piano and accordion and Zac will be playing guitar....Todd is my composition teacher, so I am feeling privileged to make some music together.....It is the Grand Lodges birthday party, so it should be a blast!!
February 9, 2019
7 to 9Edgefield Winery
February 5, 2019
6 to 9Scottish Rites Temple
Valentines Dinner...
December 31, 2018
7 to 9Touchmark at Fairway Village
East Coast NYE.....
December 30, 2018
7 to 9Edgefield Winery
Sweet and cozy....music and wine tasting....
December 24, 2018
5 to 9Traditional Caroling at Timberline Lodge
Shannon and I have done this for eons....that is so long we can't remember!! :)
December 10, 2018
7 to 9Peace House on Tillamook and 18th NE
A Holiday gathering for Brief Encounters...a perinatal loss support group....
December 8, 2018
11 to 12Cedarwood Waldorf School
the Winter Market for Cedarwood is delicious and amazing in its variety of created gifts....
November 20, 2018
7 to 9McMenamin's Edgefield Winery
One of our favorite places to play!
November 18, 2018
10 to 11:30Portland Waldorf School Gym
the Winter Arts handmade for the holiday gathering....lots of beautiful handcrafts to see.....
November 18, 2018
1 to 6The Barn in Troutdale
Thanksgiving Hoot!!
November 3, 2018
6 to 10Mt. Hood Museum in Government Camp
this is a fundraiser for the Mt. Hood Museum and full of lovely gifts and gettings!!
October 17, 2018
5 to 7Touchmark at Fairway Village
thank you Michelle A for including us....
October 12, 2018
5:30 to 7:30Fairway Village
A special Oktoberfest in Vancouver...
October 6, 2018
4:30 to 6:30Timberline Lodge
Wonderful Friends of Timberline dinner and Auction....
September 27, 2018
6 to 8Barley Sprout Restaurant and Brewery
September 21, 2018
4 to 6Glenwood Place
Oktoberfest again!! yay for the Chicken Dance!
September 20, 2018
2:30 to 4:30Laurel Parc
I love singing for this community....beautiful park like setting....
September 16, 2018
10am to 1 pmMilwaukie Farmer's Market
with any luck at all the weather will be wonderful like last year... Happy Fall!!
September 7, 2018
TBAMarvella's birthday party
This is Marvella's Birthday party....what a great evening of fun we will have....
August 23, 2018
6 to 8Barley Sprout Restaurant and Brewery
once more with feeling!!
August 17, 2018
4 to 6Glenwood Place
A barbecue with Cajun music...what could be better....
August 12, 2018
6:30 to 8:30Essex Park
Portland Parks Movie night....sounds like fun...
July 26, 2018
6 to 8Barley Sprout Restaurant and Brewery
We are holding forth for a couple of hours at a wonderful Pizza restaurant...a sweet little place with marvelous food! 4th Thursdays we will be there
July 21, 2018
9 am to 11amCorner of 3rd and Main in Gresham for the Gresham Art Festival
this is one of the most amazing collections of artisans anywhere...a day filled with creativity and joy
July 19, 2018
6pm to 8pmMain Street Gresham, 3rd Thursday
I will be playing out in the evening on Thursday. Come sing along!!
July 12, 2018
5 to 7Habitat for Humanity Home dedication 60th and Killingsworth
Lauren Johnson has invited me to play music during the dedication of the homes....My Dad and Mom helped get the Portland Habitat started...Doug will join me and maybe I can haul along someone else....the more the merrier!!
June 28, 2018
6 to 8Barley Sprout Restaurant and Brewery
Fun, fun fun....and more fun...and good grub too
June 21, 2018
5 to 7Gresham Third Thursday
Wow, doing a single....standing on a street ....singing....amazing...
June 17, 2018
7 to 9McMenamin's Edgefield Winery
One of our favorite places to relax and get musical....
June 17, 2018
1 to 6The Barn in Troutdale
the Hoot and it does have a Facebook page, so learn more about it....
May 27, 2018
!0am to 1pmMilwaukie Farmer's Market
this is one of our favorite Markets and happily we will play and smile and dance with them!!
May 20, 2018
1 to 6The Barn in Troutdale
Time for the Hoot again....fun for all ages...
May 4, 2018
4 to 6pmWhite Eagle on Russell street
We are going to play for Happy Hour at the White Eagle...should be a hoot...all ages format....we look forward to seeing you as you celebrate Thank God It's Friday!!
April 22, 2018
7 to 9McMenamin's Edgefield Winery
Winery fun again!
April 15, 2018
1 to 6the Barn in Troutdale
every third Sunday there is a gathering of musicians playing and eating and listening together. It is called the Hoot and maybe that is short for Hootenannyor maybe it is just a Hoot to be ;there...anyway, it is a lot of fun. the address is 27831 SE Sweetbrier Rd. Troutdale, OR....it is always potluck and clean up afterwards etc.....a lovely community...
April 14, 2018
The Barn in TroutdaleIt is Shannon's 50th birthday party....and she sent out notes to friends and family....it is a private party, but that is where we will be and wish us well in this celebration....another milestone!!
March 18, 2018
1 to 6the Barn in Troutdale
this is a community gathering called the Hoot and it is a jam session with lots of mixing of wonderful musicians and friends....it is hosted at the Barn, on the 3rd Sunday afternoon each month, but people bring their own food to share etc. and leave a clean place at the end of it....call me if you have questions..503-758-5452
March 17, 2018
7 to 10Hoppy Brewery Main Street Gresham, OR
Happy St. Patrick's Day...one of our favorite holidays...You can figure out why!! probably there won't be green beer, but it is a wonderful brewery!! our friend Steve Krause owns it and he does a great job!!
February 13, 2018
all dayeverywhere USA and beyond
Mardi Gras day....let's celebrate like the Louisiana Cousins do.... do a little dance, give a little love....get down tonight!! get down tonight!!!
February 3, 2018
5 to 8Mt. Hood RV Village
the Hoodland Womens Club Annual Crab Feed...
January 28, 2018
7 to 9McMenamin's Edgefield Winery
We really enjoy playing here...very cozy and friendly...
January 23, 2018
8 to 11McMenamin'sWhite Eagle Tavern
This is a really nice place to play and the sound man is magnificent....I hope you will come out and enjoy the evening with us.
December 31, 2017
7 to 9Private Party
New Years Eve!! what further needs to be said?
December 24, 2017
7 to 9Timberline Lodge
Traditional Christmas Eve Celebration with Santa Claus and Caroling led by Shannon
November 2, 2017
7 to 9Edgefield Winery
we covered for a cancellation....a good time had by all
October 27, 2017
2:30 to 3:30Glenwood Place
Piano for cocktail hour....
September 29, 2017
4 to 6Glenwood Place
Oktoberfest time!!! gotta get our "chicken dance" on!
September 29, 2017
5;30 to 7:303rd and Main downtown Gresham
unveiling of the new Teddy Bear sculpture the night before the Teddy Bear parade! singing the Teddy Bear's Picnic!
September 24, 2017
1 to 3Oktoberfest at McMenamin's Edgefield
Wow, it feels strange to be looking at Oktoberfest in March, but the seasons do fly by don't they....
September 10, 2017
10 to 1Milwaukie Farmer's Market
Back again...Spring and Fall are our times to play at the Market and they are both wonderful!!
September 7, 2017
2:30 to 4Laurel Parc
another opportunity to share music with a senior community...Oktoberfest is for everyone!!
August 28, 2017
6 to 9McMenamin's White Eagle Tavern
We are going to participate in the Global Folk event that is held at the White Eagle...our friend Tracey Brown is going to play from 7 to 8 on her celtic harp and then we will hold forth with some Cajun/Zydeco from 8 to 9....should be fun and it is on an off night, so since it is summer maybe some of you can come out!!
August 27, 2017
7 to 9Grand Lodge in Forest Grove
once more with feeling!! Great to get to know new people and places...
August 18, 2017
3 to 6Gresham
private event....
August 6, 2017
7 to 9McMenamin's Edgefield Winery
Enjoying the summer and time at the Winery at Edgefield...Sunday evenings are a good time to relax before the next week calls!!
July 22, 2017
7 to 10Hoppy Brewery
Hometown place....nice...the Hoppy Brewery owned by a family friend Steve....
July 9, 2017
7 to 9McMenamin's Edgefield Winery
Back close to home in the cozy Winery...small, but sweet and it would be great to see you...
June 4, 2017
7 to 9Grand Lodge Garage Door in Forest Grove
We will be in Forest Grove and it has been awhile since we have made that trip...i bet it will be fun!!
May 21, 2017
10 to 1Milwaukie Farmer's Market
One of our favorite places to play...absolutely wonderful being surrounded with wonderful food and beautiful art work and a healthy feeling of community!!
March 18, 2017
3 to 6McMenamin's Grand Lodge Garage Door bar
We will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day over on the west side this year....I think we have played for Edgefield ever since it opened, so they want some variety....can't blame them...we will have fun making some new Irish friends on the other side of town!! Have a great St. Patrick's Day weekend everyone...
January 28, 2017
7 to 10Beaverton
Private birthday party....tango party...Doug leads us in new material for celebrating an Argentinians birthday...Rouke on guitar, Doug on accordion, Tim Gilson on acoustic bass... so much fun!!
January 6, 2017
7 to 9Hoppy Brewery Gresham Main Street
It must be a New Year....gosh how did that happen....Let's make it a great one....lots of work to do...music will help!!
December 31, 2016
7 to 9Touchmark at Fairway village
East Coast NYE....what fun....Mark Steele on keyboards, Mike Klobas on drums, Ed Snyder on guitar and me on guitar and vocals and rhythm...everybody sings!!
December 24, 2016
5 to 9Timberline Lodge
Christmas Caroling at the Lodge...a family tradition...Shannon joins me and if you want to come join in just let me know and I will put your name on the door...the more the merrier!!
December 16, 2016
TBAStill Creek Inn up in Rhododendron
We are doing caroling with Brigette Romeo and it is a lot of fun with friends old and new.....especially yummy food!
December 9, 2016
7 to 10Sand Trap Pub Gearhart
First time out to the beach....really looking forward to this chance to play and maybe do a little beach walking besides!!
November 15, 2016
7 to 9Edgefield Winery
One of our favorite places to hold forth...warm and cozy and lots of chances for singing along or dancing along!!
November 11, 2016
7 to 10Hotel Oregon Cellar Bar
Back in the town of my youth....McMinnville Or... filled with lovely memories for me....
September 30, 2016
4 to 6Glenwood in Vancouver
One of our favorite Oktoberfests...come hear Doug yodel!
September 29, 2016
4:30 to 6:30The Quarry in Vancouver
A fun Oktoberfest experience for us...Laura is a great hostess and Doug will yodel til the cows come home....well, maybe a little less than that!!
September 28, 2016
4:30 to 6:30Touchmark at Fairway Village
We play for our friend Michelle Advienko for their Oktoberfest...
September 25, 2016
10am to 1pmMilwaukie Farmer's Market
Our second time this season at the Milwaukie Market...always a joyful experience...come on out!
September 25, 2016
7 to 9Edgefield Winery
Oktoberfest at Edgefield Winery ....a cozy and fun environment for music and relaxing....
September 22, 2016
3 to 5Laurel Park
Oktoberfest party again....who knew we didn't need to go to Germany!!
September 17, 2016
7 to 10Hotel Oregon Cellar Bar
This will be a fun event for me...a Half-way to St. Patrick's Day celebration in McMinnville...the town where I graduated from high school....bet you didn't know that!! they have a cozy little bar downstairs in the Hotel and we will partake in the Irish way....
September 15, 2016
6 to 8Hoppy Brewery Gresham Main Street
It is Third Thursday Celebration in downtown Gresham...there will be lots of music and revelry in the downtown area!!
August 7, 2016
10am to 1pmHillsboro Farmers Market at Orenco Station
Here we are again....enjoying the West side of Portland!
August 1, 2016
6:30 to 8Gresham Performance Park and Fountain
this is a really wonderful opportunity to play for the community I live in!! Thanks to everyone who comes out to it!! We hope to have Danny Primmer on drums and vocals for a special treat.
July 16, 2016
9:30 to 11:30Gresham Arts Celebration
This event was known as the Gresham Art Walk and it is being carried on by the city as their event...what a great way to start a Saturday morning in July..I hope to see you there......
July 15, 2016
6 to 8Downtown Gresham corner of 3rd and Main
the beginning of the Gresham Art event with a special unveiling of a beautiful bronze sculpture....something unique to our city...I won't tell you what it is, but you will love it!
July 9, 2016
11 to 2Mountainside Lavender Farm
June 25, 2016
TBALansing, Michigan
My sweet friend Emilia Rose Marcyk is getting married in Michigan! I get to go play a little and see her world up close and visit with my friend Doug Kouri who used to play bass for me in the "old days"....he and his wife live outside of Detroit...
May 22, 2016
10am to 1pmMilwaukie Farmer's Market
One of the best Farmer's Markets that we enjoy each year!! I hope to see lots of friends there and it is good to know that they can also get wonderful food and other goodies, besides the music on that day!
May 15, 2016
10am to 1pmHillsboro Farmers Market at Orenco Station
long drive for me, but a nice market with lots of nice vendors...come explore this area!
May 8, 2016
7 to 9McMenamin's Edgefield Winery
Another evening in the Winery with I hope, our dear Julia who is the wine expert extraordinaire...it is a lovely way to spend an evening...also Mother's Day! I will sing some love songs to Moms....
April 26, 2016
7 to 9the Winery at McMenamin's Edgefield
This is a sweet dungeon with wine and port and all sorts of sound bouncing off the walls as the basement holds all the bubbling tanks of wine for the future....
March 17, 2016
6 to 7:30 pmMcMenamin's Edgefield Red Shed
St. Patrick's Day at the best venue in town.....all sorts of wild leprechauns running around...I think I have had the great honor of playing for all the St. Patrick's Days since Edgefield opened under the care of the McMenamin brothers....lots of great memories!!
February 8, 2016
Beaverton LodgePrivate event
February 5, 2016
4 to 5Spring Ridge at Wilsonville
Mardi Gras time again....
December 24, 2015
5 to 9Timberline Lodge
Helping with the Christmas Caroling and singing with Santa Claus is one of my favorite parts of the Holiday Season....Shannon and I are blessed to have this tradition....let me know if you want to come up and I can put your name on the door...
December 18, 2015
5:30 to 8Still Creek Inn in Rhododendron
Bridgette has invited me to come up and lead some carols at her sweet little restaurant....it should be fun and I may haul along a special guest....we will see....
December 11, 2015
6Timberline Lodge
I am playing for the Christmas Tree lighting event up at the mountain....come up and sing along!
November 1, 2015
3:30 to 4:30Cedar Sinai Park
I am just doing this as a single, but looking forward to meeting the community. Hopefully they can bring the whole band at another time.
October 15, 2015
Creekside VillageOktoberfest over in Forest Grove
October 1, 2015
4:30 to 6:30Fairway Village
Oktoberfest....
September 27, 2015
4 to 5 pmRed Shed McMenamin's Edgefield
Oktoberfest Already!!! come hear Doug yodel!! he is the best!
September 18, 2015
4 to 6Glenwood Place
Oktoberfest time at Glenwood again. They always put on a good show for their community...right down to the Chicken Dance and the Hokey Pokey!
September 16, 2015
4:30 to 6:30The Quarry
Oktoberfest time again....wow! Schnitzel and Sauerkraut!
September 6, 2015
TBACorvallis, OR
Private wedding event
August 30, 2015
10am to 1pmMilwaukie Farmer's Market
Hope it is a sunny day!! love this Farmer's Market!!
August 30, 2015
4 to 6:30McMenamin's Edgefield
Come and join in with us in bidding adieu to the Summer Singing afternoons...up by the distillery at Edgefield...
August 23, 2015
4 to 6:30McMenamin's Edgefield
Looking forward to the new school year, but hanging on to summer...we can do that together!
August 16, 2015
4 to 6:30McMenamin's Edgefield
come one come all and we will have ourselves a ball...just up the hill at the distillery...music and all things summery...
August 9, 2015
4 to 6:30McMenamin's Edgefield
Let us sing together...let us sing together ...one and all a joyous song....summer fun! up the hill by the distillery...dog days of summer....
August 2, 2015
4 to 6:30McMenamin's Edgefield
Wow....how does it get to be the first Sunday in the last month of Summer so soon....come out and enjoy some sunshine and music....by the distillery...
July 26, 2015
4 to 6:30McMenamin's Edgefield
The place used to be called the "Poor Farm"....but now it is beautiful! Full of color and creativity...come enjoy an afternoon of relaxation and music.
July 19, 2015
4 to 6:30McMenamin's Edgefield
Sort of like "Sunday in the Park with George"...but insert my name and come up to the Distillery in the garden outside...music to while away an afternoon....
July 13, 2015
6:30 to 8:00Gresham Performance Park and Fountain
Gresham has this wonderful little performance space and park right in the middle of town. They have a concert series that we are going to play for this year on their second evening. They are Monday evening performances and the first one will be a drama event to open the season up. That will be on July 6th, then we get to play on the 13th...
July 12, 2015
4 to 6:30McMenamin's Edgefield
come on over to Edgefield for some music and relaxation outdoors by the Distillery....just a little uphill trek!!
July 11, 2015
12 to 2 pmMountainside Lavender Farm
We have played outside in this beautiful setting while people cut lavender and enjoy the beauty of the valley and Mt. Hood off in the distance...for several years. Last year there was thunder and lightning...hopefully not this year! ;-)
July 5, 2015
4 to 6:30McMenamin's Edgefield
We will play up by the Distillery outdoors...and invite audience participation...what a fun way to enjoy Sunday late afternoon...
July 3, 2015
5 to 8Beaverton First Friday
June 27, 2015
7Unity of Beaverton
A great chance to enjoy Marvella's church family and have some fun!
June 21, 2015
10:30 to 1:30Orenco Station Farmers Market
Playing over in Hillsboro...a nice market in a nice little village setting...Orenco Station
June 13, 2015
10am to 1pmGresham Farmer's Market
Anyone for some fresh vegetables and fruits with music and lots of smiling people?
May 31, 2015
10am to 1pmMilwaukie Farmer's Market
A great Farmer's Market and fun to be back again...
May 3, 2015
7 to 9McMenamin's Edgefield Winery
A fun place to enjoy a glass of wine and relax on a Sunday evening before the beginning of the next week...cozy and acoustically friendly.
April 5, 2015
7 to 9McMenamin's Edgefield Winery
Nice and cozy and good acoustics for us.
March 20, 2015
6 pmPortland Waldorf School Gym Circus Performance Showcase
We are going to play for the Circus Showcase Performance at Portland Waldorf School! It will be a lot of fun and improvisation besides! Join us for the fun, the kids are great!
March 17, 2015
6:30 to 8:30McMenamin's Edgefield by the Red Shed
One of our favorite places to play Irish music!!
March 17, 2015
3 to 4the Quarry
Private St. Patrick's Day event...let's hear it for the green beer!!
February 27, 2015
7:30 to 8:30Mary's Woods
Private event
February 24, 2015
12 to 1Vineyard Place Milwaukie, OR
Private Mardi Gras Party
February 24, 2015
3:30 to 5Northwest Place
Private Mardi Gras Event
February 20, 2015
4 to 5:30 pmSpringridge at Charbonneau
Always fun to play for this lovely community!
February 17, 2015
2 to 4Summerplace
Private Mardi Gras Party
February 17, 2015
7 to 9McMenamin's Kennedy School Gym
Wow, we are playing in a big space with a drummer added in and some dancers to instruct for Zydeco/Cajun newbies. We are really looking forward to a great evening with special Mardi Gras treats for those attending. It is free to the public!
December 12, 2014
7 to 9:30Unity of Beaverton
We are having a Cajun Christmas Dance and CD release Party at Unity of Beaverton 12650 S. W. fFifth St. Beaverton, OR
October 3, 2014
4:30 to 6:30Touchmark at Fairway Village, Vancouver, WA
Private Oktoberfest event...always nice to play for Michelle Advienko
September 28, 2014
1 to 2McMenamin's Edgefield Red Shed Oktoberfest
Let's just all pray for sunshine...last year was a little bit soggy..so I am hoping for nice weather. It is a great Oktoberfest and all sorts of fun!!
September 19, 2014
4 to 6Glenwood Place, Vancouver, WA
Private Oktoberfest party...
September 5, 2014
5 to 8Beaverton First Friday event
This should be a fun new event for us....It will be here before we know it! we will be on the corner of Lamphere's and Broadway...guess I will have to figure out where that is....
September 4, 2014
5 to 8Cornelius Pass Roadhouse
Wedding ...private event
August 10, 2014
10 to 1Milwaukie Farmer's Market
Back to one of our favorite markets....can't say enough about how fun it is...come join us!
August 9, 2014
10 to 1Gresham Farmer's Market
Hope everyone can come out to the Market!!
August 6, 2014
7:30 to 8:30Private Party Marylhurst
July 30, 2014
4:30 to 6:30Springridge at Charbonneau
Private Party
July 19, 2014
9:30 to 11amGresham Art Walk/community creative day!!
The city of Gresham is having the "Art Walk" this year and it has a different name, but it will still be the same wonderful show of community creativity and a happy day!! I love to see the strolling families and the beautiful canines that are parading around!
July 13, 2014
12 to 2Mountainside Lavender Farm
This is a great chance to experience all things Lavender! there is lavender lemonade and lavender cookies and all sorts of yummies...plus you can cut your own lavender and bring it home to sweeten your place!
July 6, 2014
10 to 1Orenco Station Farmer's Market
Another fun Farmer's Market in the Hillsboro area. We have played here a couple of years and enjoyed it every time.
July 6, 2014
4:30 to 6:30Private Party
June 26, 2014
5 to 9Rheinlander
It looks like Doug can be found most Thurs. some Wed. and even some Fridays...maybe other days too. He is playing at the Rheinlander as a wandering minstrel accordionist....you should go "heckle" him...with love of course...he is just the best!!
June 21, 2014
10 to 1Gresham Farmer's Market
Well, Summer Solstice is a good day to play music!!
June 12, 2014
Creekside Beaverton..private partyJune 5, 2014
5 to 9Rheinlander
Doug is going to be playing accordion at the Rheinlander and since he is our favorite accordion player it would be great to see if we could have some "Happy Wanderers" there to cheer him on!! It is on Sandy Ave.
June 1, 2014
10 to 1Milwaukie Farmer's Market
One of our favorite markets to play...always lots of wonderful food and handiwork...lots of smiles and old and new friends. Please join us!!
May 24, 2014
10 to 1Gresham Farmer's Market
this will be our first Farmer's Market gig for the season....hope the sun shines!!
April 27, 2014
7 to 9McMenamin's Edgefield Winery
Just another Sunday...but it happens to be Doug's birthday...so I bet we can have some fun and everyone is invited to celebrate. We are going to get our CD done in January, so it should be available too!
March 23, 2014
7 to 9McMenamin's Edgefield Winery
Great to get to play in the Winery...small intimate setting and we always have a good time there...
March 17, 2014
4 to 6McMenamin's Edgefield
St. Patrick's Day...once again...getting out the GREEN and Orange of course...we will be holding forth on the porch of the Hotel, or maybe up at the distillery if the weather is inclement...see ya there!
March 12, 2014
7 to 10Eastburn on Burnside
Maybe we will fit in a little Irish on the side....
March 4, 2014
6 to 9Rendezvous Bar and Grill
We will be playing for Mardi Gras again up at the Rendezvous, one of our favorite Restaurants on the planet!! Tom Anderson and crew make it a night of revelry and great food...
March 4, 2014
2 to 4Summerplace
2nd private Mardi Gras party....always a lot of fun!!
March 1, 2014
12 to 1Farmington Square in Gresham
Private party, but our first Mardi Gras gig for the season...
February 12, 2014
7 to 10Eastburn on Burnside
anyone for some jazzy cajun and zydeco and original music??
January 8, 2014
7 to 10Eastburn on Burnside
Playing a little jazzy stuff on the second Wed. of each month should be fun!
December 31, 2013
5 TO 6Private Party
December 29, 2013
7 to 9McMenamin's Edgefield Winery
Holiday songs leftover anyone...not tired of them yet??? Well, we will play you some Cajun/Zydeco...getting down havin' fun music....
December 24, 2013
5 to 9Timberline Lodge Christmas Eve Celebration
Shannon and I lead Christmas Carols on Christmas Eve up at the mountain....it is a special way to enjoy the evening. Come up and enjoy dinner and some music! Reservations are necessary for this event.
December 7, 2013
7 to 10Unity of Beaverton
Our first Holiday event and Marvella is putting together a Christmas show with lots of friends! Dancing and listening and enjoying togetherness in this time of the year! Should be great fun!
November 24, 2013
7 to 9McMenamin's Edgefield Winery
Happy to play at the Winery and it is Thanksgiving week too....
October 31, 2013
3:30 to 4:30Private Halloween Party
October 27, 2013
7 to 9McMenamin's Edgefield Winery
Should be a nice and cozy evening for music...I love playing in the Winery...
October 27, 2013
3:30 to 5:30 approx.Timberline Lodge
Last Sunday afternoon Mountain Music ...unless, it is so popular that we need to continue it!!! I will let you know who will be featured.
October 25, 2013
6 to 9Hoppy Brewery on Main street in Gresham
We are going to be playing for a Halloween Hoot at the Hoppy Brewery, and if the weather is nice we will be in the garden area between it and the Local Cow....I am looking forward to that. Playing outside on warm days is the best!!
October 20, 2013
3:30 to 5:30 approx.Timberline Lodge
Mountain Music and guests will be added as I find them!!
October 13, 2013
3:30 to 5:30 approx.Timberline Lodge
Mountain Music...
October 12, 2013
2:30 pmCanby Library
We are participating in the Canby Library Stacks concerts...so come along a check us out and some books!
October 11, 2013
4:30 to 6:30Vancouver, WA Private party
October 10, 2013
4:30 to 7McMinnville Private Party
October 6, 2013
3:30 to 5:30 approx.Timberline Lodge
We have just gotten a new piano for up at Timberline and I am hoping to bring some other musicians and combine to make a little music on Sunday afternoons...sometimes I will be just playing and singing...but we hope to build it up to a consistent musical afternoon...focusing on music that would have been heard when the artisans were building the Lodge. Mountain Music would be our offering....come up and relax in the fabulous Timberline Lodge!
September 29, 2013
1 to 2McMenamin's Edgefield Red Shed Oktoberfest
Gosh, hard to think about Fall with this wonderful Summer weather we are having, but I love playing at Edgefield and look forward to their Oktoberfest every year!
September 28, 2013
5:30 to 8:30Hoppy Brewery on Main street in Gresham
They are celebrating Oktoberfest at the Hoppy Brewery on Main Street in Gresham...should be lots of yodeling fun!
September 27, 2013
4 to 6Oktoberfest Party at Glennwood Place
September 21, 2013
10 to 1Gresham Farmer's Market
Happy to be close to home again! come out...hope the Fall weather is great this year!
September 7, 2013
3 to 64510 SE 302nd Ave. Troutdale OR 97060
We are having a cider making 91st birthday party for Dad out at his house....we should be playing a little music and eating some good food..it will be potluck...if you know my Dad come on out to say hello and Happy Birthday!
September 1, 2013
10 to 1Milwaukie Farmer's Market
Just hoping for a sunny day and the fun of being at the market again will take care of the rest of it!
August 30, 2013
11 to 1Forest Grove
Private party
August 22, 2013
3 to 4:30Springridge
Private party Cajun style
August 1, 2013
9 to 1The Spare Room
This nice dance spot is on 42nd between Killingsworth and Prescott....nice way to spend a Thursday evening...and the dance floor is really nice...oh I already said that!!
July 20, 2013
12 to 1Gresham Art Walk
This is always a great day to be out and experiencing all the creativity that abounds over in Gresham...it is amazing how it has grown and how beautiful the art work is!
July 13, 2013
10 to 1Gresham Farmer's Market
I guess we will all have survived July 4th and be ready to settle down to buying some nutritious Farmer's Market fare...so glad to be part of this great way of feeding people...with nourishing food and good music too!
July 4, 2013
6-8Ogden Street party...private
block party....fun
July 4, 2013
9 to 1Spare Room
Happy July 4th....lots of dancing and celebrating....we have a drummer and will have lots of fun!
June 30, 2013
10:30 to 1:30Orenco Station Farmer's Market
this has turned out to be a fun event for us! Come out to Hillsboro...nice drive and nice market
June 28, 2013
6 to 8Singer Hill Coffee Shop Oregon City
A new place to check out...it has a wall covered with plants and I hope some new friends to sing for....I will be doing it as a duo so a little different format...
June 16, 2013
10 to 1Milwaukie Farmer's Market
Gosh, I guess I will be playing music on my birthday...great way to spend the day! One of my favorite things to do! with some of my favorite people too!
June 8, 2013
10 to 1Gresham Farmer's Market
Hopefully we will have some sunshine by then??? oh well, music makes everything better!! Turns out Jeff double booked this day, so we didn't get to play and we were all there and ready to play our first Farmer's Market....dang...well it has never happened before and I hope that it doesn't happen again!! sorry if any of you came out and we weren't there
May 4, 2013
10 to 4Portland Waldorf School
the Portland Waldorf School annual Mayfaire is May 4 this year. I will post the times that we will be playing, but the whole Faire is wonderful and I hope that the weather will be good...great day for walking barefoot on the lawn!
May 3, 2013
6 to 8Ristorante Pompello Troutdale
First Friday event and the food is great...Doug and I do some strolling...Italian music mixed in with our other songs....
April 20, 2013
6 to 9Portland Waldorf School
I get to sing with a jazz band at the Auction this year...it is called The Flour Mill in honor of the fact that our school site is where a flour mill once lived....it should be lots of fun and the auction items are always amazing!
April 5, 2013
6 to 8Il Trattoria de Pompeyo
Lovely little Italian Restaurant in Troutdale...it is their First Friday event and Doug and I are troubadours and that is fun!! Italian music is lovely mixed in with our other tunes!
March 17, 2013
2 to 6Private St. Patrick's Day Party
Private party celebrating someone very special's birthday!!
March 1, 2013
6 to 8Troutdale First Friday event at Ristorante de Pompello
Well, who said we couldn't do Italian music...we can and will be at a cute and yummy restaurant in downtown Troutdale for their First Friday party....just me and Doug, but the food is great and we will be having fun!
February 12, 2013
2 to 4Summerplace
Mardi Gras Party...
February 12, 2013
4 to 5Northwest Place
Mardi Gras Party again!
February 9, 2013
3 to 6Timberline Lodge Day Lodge Market Restaurant
playing on short notice up at Timberline ...my favorite place in the world!!
January 12, 2013
2 pm to 3pmWilsonville Library
1 hour concert in a Library...one of my favorite places to hang out....should be fun!
January 12, 2013
9 to 11pmHawthorne Hophouse
we have half a party coming to this event! how about somebody else signing up to fill out the rest of our dance card....some lovely ladies are expected....and we love playing here because the staff are great people and the food is delicious!
December 29, 2012
8:30 to 10:30pm15th Ave. Hophouse corner of 15th and Brazee
Nice to get to work over in NE....I used to live over there...so I actually have friends in that neck of the woods....hope we will see some of you...
December 24, 2012
5 to 9Timberline Lodge
Shannon and I do our Christmas Caroling up at Timberline and if friends want to join us, we need to know so that we can put their names on the guest list at the door. It is always a lovely evening...
December 8, 2012
9 to 11pmHawthorne Hophouse
Foods still great...probably get some carol singing going if you can come and join in...tis the season!!
November 17, 2012
9 to 11 pmHawthorne Hophouse
We are enjoying having this somewhat steady place to play...right on Hawthorne across from the New Seasons and the food is consistently tasty!
November 3, 2012
7 to 10Dublin Pub in Beaverton
Just got this gig on short notice...hope there are some Beaverton folks to come out...Terry Robb is going to cover for Rouke who has had surgery on his hand....We will play again here on Dec. 28th...so come out to one of them...please.....
October 20, 2012
3:30 to 5:30Hawthorne Hophouse
Nice to have a gig each month in a place close to home!! Jason wants to have an Oktoberfest event, so we will be there to help it happen. I hope that they have bratwurst and sauerkraut!!
October 13, 2012
10am to 1pmGresham Farmer's Market
October 13, 2012
7:30 to 9:30private party at Summerplace
Western Dance...should be fun...line dancing anyone?
October 2, 2012
4:30 to 6:30Glenwood Place
We dress the part for this one! We had to change the time, but same great party!
September 29, 2012
8:30 to 10:3015th Ave. Hophouse
this is a nice neighborhood place on 15th and Brazee in Northeast Portland....come over if you can. The food is really nice at this place and the Hawthorne Hophouse...same owners I guess.
September 23, 2012
1 pm to 2pmMcMenamin's Edgefield Oktoberfest
Terry Robb is going to be joining us this day...he is amazing!
September 22, 2012
1 to 5Gustav's
Oktoberfest Fun this weekend!!
September 8, 2012
9 to 11 pmHawthorne Hophouse
The food is great there so I hope some of you will come out and share the evening with us...
August 26, 2012
6 to 8Skyway Bar and Grill Zigzag, OR
Come up to the mountain to join in the fun at the Skyway...a wonderful establishment on the mountain that has music all the time! and the food is great besides!
August 24, 2012
6 to 8Willamette Park
August 18, 2012
2:00Astor Column , Astoria, OR.
what a great excuse to go over to the beach...I am looking forward to the trip
August 18, 2012
7 to 10Astoria Moose Lodge
focusing on Happy Couples Evening...love songs anyone?
August 12, 2012
10am to 1pmMilwaukie Farmer's Market
We'll be playing another round at the Milwaukie Farmer's Market!
August 5, 2012
3:15 to 4:15pmSellwood Park
A delicious Sundae in the Park at Sellwood Park — It's going to be tasty!
August 3, 2012
6 to 9Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum
Take a nice drive down to McMinnville...lots of wineries along the way...it is so beautiful!
July 21, 2012
High NoonGresham Art Walk
We'll be playing the art walk on the corner of 4th and Main!
July 21, 2012
3:30 to 5:3015th Street Hophouse, 1517 NE Brazee St. Portland, OR 97212
New place to play, but if it is at all like the Hawthorne Hophouse where we have played before it should be fun!
July 14, 2012
Noon to 3pmMountainside Lavendar
Join the Oregon Lavendar festival!
July 1, 2012
10:30 to 1:30pmOrenco Station Farmer's Market
June 23, 2012
9 to 11pmHawthorne Hophouse
We're back at the Hawthorne Hophouse! Come and try a flight of 6 beers (or 12 (or 24))! This awesome event also features a guest appearance by Terry Robb! Don't miss it!
May 20, 2012
10am to 1pmMilwaukie Farmer's Market
Find us at the Milwaukie Farmer's Market!
May 19, 2012
4 to 6pmOaks Park
Come groove with Bodacious at the Maifest in Oaks Park!
May 5, 2012
2 to 4pmPortland Waldorf School
2300 SE Harrison St. Milwaukie, OR We're playing the May Faire! Our first gig is from 2-3pm, then we'll be backing up the Circus from 3-4!
April 12, 2012
8:30 to 11pmKatie O'brien's
Find us at Katie O'brien's on 28th and Sandy!
March 28, 2012
Private Party!March 17, 2012
5 to 7pmDublin Pub
St. Patrick's Day! Catch us from 5-7pm at the Dublin Pub.
March 17, 2012
Hawthorne HophouseSt. Patrick's Day (Round 2!) We'll be shakin, groovin, and wearing green!
March 16, 2012
5 to 8pmHappy Valley New Seasons
Forget the green beer this year: try wine tasting instead!
February 21, 2012
Private party!October 29, 2011
5 to 8pmWhistle Stop Restaurant and Bar
Come celebrate Halloween!
October 8, 2011
10 to 1pmGresham Farmers Market
September 25, 2011
1 to 2pmMcMenamin's Edgefield
Oktoberfest - Find us at the Red Shed!
September 12, 2011
10am to 1pmMilwaukie Farmers Market
August 19, 2011
Starts at 6pmConcert at The Space
Beaverton Hillsdale highway (9970) - An evening of fun in a beautiful new performance space on the west side. There will be food, music, and dancing!
August 13, 2011
It's a secret!Bodacious Live will be playing at a private event - to book yours, contact us today!
August 12, 2011
6 to 9pmEvergreen Aviation and Space Museum
McMinnville, OR Summer Concert Series
August 5, 2011
Starts at 6pmPrivate House party!
This will be a potluck dessert gathering - Guests can bring along their musical instruments too.
July 16, 2011
12:30 to 1:30pmGresham Art Walk
Special guests Steve Christofferson and Scott White. On the corner of 4th and main!
July 10, 2011
1 to 3pmOregon Lavendar Festival Mountainside Lavendar at Scholls
Check out their website... full weekend of activities!
June 26, 2011
10:30 to 1:30pmHillsboro Farmers Market — Orenco Station
May 29, 2011
Private PartyMay 22, 2011
10am to 1pmMilwaukie Farmer's Market
May 21, 2011
10am to 1pmGresham Farmer's Market
May 9, 2011
6 to 8pmPrivate Party
Taborspace - 55th and Belmont
May 7, 2011
Waldorf School May FaireMay 2, 2011
10am to 1pmMilwaukie Farmers Market
April 13, 2011
ZigZag Mountain StoreApril 5, 2011
ZigZag Mountain StoreApril 2, 2011
2 to 5pmPrivate House Party
March 17, 2011
5:30 to 7pmprivate St. Patrick's Day party
March 9, 2011
7 to 9pmMeet us at the ZigZag General Store!
We'll be at the corner of Lolo Pass Rd. and Hwy. 26 in the Welches area. The Bodacious Duo will be playing a mardi gras set from 7pm to 9 - don't miss it!
March 9, 2011
2:30 to 4pmPrivate House Party
March 8, 2011
7 to 9:30pmThe Rendezvous
We will be doing Mardi Gras up at the Rendezvous in Welches. The food is magnifique and the dancing is contagious...or dangerous or just plain fun!
December 24, 2010
5 to 9pmTimberline Lodge
I will be playing with Shannon up at Timberline Lodge on Christmas Eve from 5 til 9. Caroling and snow and reindeer and best of all Santa stops by with Mrs. Santa (He comes down the chimney too) and brings presents for the kids and then helps us with the Candlelight Caroling.....music in the Lodge with the lights down low and everyone holding their own candles...it is beautiful and peaceful!
October 9, 2010
10 to 1pmGresham Farmer's Market
September 26, 2010
4:30 to 6:30pmMcMenamin's Olympic Club
Oktoberfest at Edgefield in the Winery. We play from 4:30 to 6:30 — you know you want to hear some yodeling, don't you?!
September 25, 2010
1 to 3pmMcMenamin's Olympic Club
Olympic Club: McMenamin's in Centralia Oktoberfest. Ride the train up ... the gig is right by the train depot! We play from 1 to 3 What a great adventure!
September 12, 2010
10am to 1pmMilwaukie Farmer's Market
A wonderful market in the middle of Milwaukie right off 99E going south. It is on Sunday 10 to 2. We set up right next to the coffee stand, so let us both wake you up!
July 30, 2010
7 to 9:30pmEvergreen Space and Aviation Museum
A market atmosphere including a food vendor selling barbecue, wine and beer, and plant sale.
July 25, 2010
10am to 1pmMilwaukie Farmer's Market
Bodacious is back at it this July! They will be playing at the Milwaukie Farmer's Market from 10am to 1pm, just a short hop off of Hwy 99E in Milwaukie — Check us out!
July 17, 2010
12 to 1:30pmGresham Art Walk
A yearly event that is full of variety and artfullness from all over the area. Lots of bands are featured and we have enjoyed being part of the festivities for many years.
June 16, 2010
private partyJune 6, 2010
10am to 1pmMilwaukie Farmer's Market
A wonderful market in the middle of Milwaukie right off 99E going south. It is on Sunday 10 to 2. We set up right next to the coffee stand, so let us both wake you up!