Pickathon is the Indie-Roots Music event of the Year. More than 35 bands on 5 stages. Camping, hiking and a sustainability ethic among Oregon's doug firs on an 80 acre wonderland just 20 minutes from Portland, OR.
2009-06-26
Posted By: Pickathon
Schedule at a Glance, part three...The Woods Stage Schedule. It's Friday, feeling like Summer, and seeming like no better post than to tell you what we have in store for The Woods Stage. A favorite of many and nestled deep in the forest, The Woods Stage offers an alternative setting for anyone wanting to just relax in the shade and soak in the sounds. There's lots of great camping all around (much of it new in 2009!), miles of led lights to help light trails at night, and did we tell you that The Woods Stage is Solar Powered?
Here we go again...the old Friday, Saturday, Sunday....
Schedule at a Glance, part two...Galaxy Barn Stage Schedule. Round two of schedules and this time around we head on over to the Galaxy Barn to see whats cooking in Pickathon's famous indoor venue. There have been many epic shows over the past few years that have had this place rocking.. and there have been many shows that have kept the crowd quiet and on the utter edge..... Well, in 2009 we expect no less. And now for the exclusive viewing of what will become a weekend full of amazing music and memories, Pickathon and Opbmusic.org present, the 2009 Galaxy Barn Schedule...
Friday July 31
3:30-4:30pm Jackstraw, Mountain View Stage
4:30-5:15pm Joe Pug, Fir Meadow Stage
5:15-6:15pm Laura Gibson, Mountain View Stage
6:15-7:00pm Mike Compton and David Grier, Fir Meadow Stage
7:00-8:00pm Big Sandy and ... + More
There is much to appreciate when an artist can inhabit the line of absolute unique. There are many who do, and we try to stress that point within each years lineup at Pickathon. A big part of how we are and what we do is the locale of the festival here in the Pacific Northwest. Simply put, we are fortunate. One of such fortunes is a returning favorite from 2007 - Horse Feathers. Anyway, the main point here today is that this most recent live session posted over at Hearya is yet another example to support the idea that these folks will continue to gain a lot of attention.
Check out the video version of Heathen's ... + More
The Latest from the Freight Hoppers... The Freight Hoppers are true-blue old time revivalists. No other group has amassed as much recognition, or stood the true test of 'old' time. While many others over the past 20 years have come and gone, The Freight Hoppers have managed to keep the spark alive (with some breaks here and there). Frank Lee and David Bass are treasures of knowledge with the old time banjo and fiddle that will be certain to bring down the Barn in a mass of flames. No one out there has ever been able to emulate this pairing..
Today we are pleased to introduce new tunes of theirs via the Pickathon ... + More
Pickathon and John Brown Lutherie want YOU to win this guitar... Long-time friends and Pickathon supporters John Brown Lutherie have decided to partner up in 2009 and send one lucky soul home from Pickathon weekend with a brand new, custom, locally built guitar. This will be a raffle, with tickets being available during the weekend of Pickathon only. Winner will be announced on Sunday evening prior to the final set on the Mountain View Stage.
Since this will be a totally custom, Pickathon unique guitar, we will be keeping you updated as the next 8 weeks roll along on the status.
Here are the dirty little details about this beautiful instrument, strait from the makers mouth:
The "Traditional" is the flagship of John ... + More
Opbmusic.org We thought this being June and all it would be a fine time to begin the introductions to you from our 2009 Sponsors.
A small and concentrated piece of the OPB puzzle, Jeremy Peterson and David Christensen at opbmusic.org have developed a truly unique Northwest voice that we feel will continue to evolve and adapt this idea of music as a regional voice, and the overall diverse scene that is developed. For those that listen to opbmusic.org, way to go, you obviously know what we are talking about. For those that this is something new we suggest you hop on over and give it a try. You may find yourself immersed in new music, with ... + More
Here we are, yet another week at the 'ol Pickathon HQ. We have a couple thoughts to get out, in hopes of helping us out come Pickathon Weekend.
1st. Pickathon Coffee Vendors - I am making a call for good Portland based Coffee Vendors. Know any that you favor? Know someone that would be a great fit? Here in Portland folks are used to good, strong, local coffee, 'nuff said. We have a few potential options, however - we just want to make sure we nail this in 2009 and maybe the public can be of assistance...after all, you are the ones working through the early A.M. lines (or not!).
2nd. Pickathon "Meat" Vendors - Another call for folks who do a good job at getting their meat out there for consumption. Ideally, ... + More
There is usually something funny about a group of musicians that consider Brooklyn, NY their home. With the Wiyos it's a little bit swing, a tad bit vaudeville, a lot of talent, and now a dash of electricity that have brought the band a long way since their inception 5 years ago. Most recent addition (as in the last two years) would be no stranger to Pickathon, Ted Weber (of The Hunger Mountain Boys fame). As you will see from the video, the band can do it all - and when the four of them are together onstage you can see that they have put a lot of time and thought into their show and sound. We get our fair share of the band for multiple sets and workshops on ... + More
This is the big 60 days and counting ring of the bell. 60 days from now we will all converge upon Pendarvis Farm and make this beautiful 80 acre piece of Oregon our new home. Many of us for all three days of Pickathon, some for the first time. This post goes out to you folks, things just wouldn't be the same without you... So you have purchased your tickets and cleared the dates, now what?
Camping? 1. Tent camping comes with the purchase of a Weekend Ticket to Pickathon. This involves hiking into the forest at Pendarvis Farm and finding a suitable place to pitch a tent. There are many new sites and trails in 2009, so be sure to hike around a bit to see what is available ... + More
Instead of taking Memorial Day Weekend, we decided to take Memorial Day Week. Just getting back to the grind and having a few good words for folks out there.
1st. Avett Brothers shows this past weekend were a blast, everyone who went knows what I am talking about.
2nd. Our 2009 Volunteer Application is finally up, to get to it please head on over to the Volunteer Tab in the Info Section, there you will find the link to the application...do it fast as these slots will fill in a hurry.
3rd. We posted a new playlist for all to enjoy - to check this out head over to one of your favorite artists ... + More
The Avett Brothers + 5/22-23 Crystal Ballroom = Only 350 Tickets Available! This will be the last big exhale in regards to these shows, the week has finally reached its end and as I sit here and mull over my thoughts I am staring over at a stack of just 350 tickets that remain between both nights for this Friday and Saturday (5/22-23). This means that so far we have seen more than 2,500 tickets leave the nest over the past few months and it has been a real treat to see them off.
Once more, we are also pleased to tell everyone that Jason Webley will be support for both shows...maybe some of you folks remember him from 2007 Pickathon?.. The Drinking Song?... Spinning around with your finger in the air?... any of this ringing a bell?
Anyway, just ... + More
It has been over a week since we pulled the names out of the hat for our big (biggest ever) Avett Brothers Grand Prize Giveaway. The entire duration I have had two names bouncing around my memory bank....To Meghan from Portland and Garrett from Seattle, we congratulate you for the incredible luck you have recently experienced with all the goodies involved with this giveaway. That was a whopper of a prize, and we would like to once again thank the participating Sponsors: Ramseur Records, The Avett Brothers, McMenamins, OPBmusic.org, ... + More
It's that time once again my friends, the good 'ol Pendarvis Farm Work Party.
This time for a weekend that is certain to see the weather we have all been waiting for...you can see that forecast here. I will also say that Sunny and 80 is what we are currently looking at. It's much of the same for these work parties if you have been paying attention to the posts of the past.. and you will still need to contact Mr. Elwood (elwood@pickathon.com) if you are interested in coming out, or if you have any questions.
In order to keep the details in order, here is the note sent out from Elwood to the ... + More
Pre-Gate Weekend Tickets are now live, and with that comes the first day of Single Day Ticket availability. That's right, you can choose to come for the entire weekend (the suggested way to attend), or you can pick and choose a particular day that you would like to be around. Scoot on over to the Ticket Page and see for yourself... The 2009 Schedule is currently under a very watchful eye and we will soon be able to debut this fine piece of work, we are close folks...and things are looking good. I can say this.. there is so much that will be going on, your head will spin and your palms will ... + More
For most, country music can come in many different shapes and sizes. Personally, I prefer the authentic, heartfelt sound with a full country band (pedal steel and fiddle are required). With Dale Watson, Country Music is a way of life. From Truck Drivin' to Honky Tonkin', he has lived this well told story, and has the tattoos and song catalog to live up to the expectations. It will be great to have Dale and his Lonestars back out at Pendarvis Farm... They seemed to have a ball in 2007 when out for the first time (funny to think that we could share a band with the Oregon Jamboree)... To this day the Galaxy Barn has not been the same, and what a show to relive ... + More
As luck would have it, and by magical circumstance...we here at the 'ol Pickathon HQ have ended up with a silent extension in the life of the Early-Birds. Initially scheduled for the May 5 changeover...we are now looking at May 11. So, possibly a lucky day for folks out there that could not make that decision just yet (or not?). Also..and maybe some good news for those that can only make it for a day or so - May 11 will see our Single Day Tickets as well. O.K., so I am pretty confident that we can get all that taken care of, possibly someone out there was looking for a good idea for Mothers Day? And stay tuned these next couple weeks as we will be rolling out both the new 2009 Volunteer ... + More
Act fast, because in less than 24 hours the Early-Birds will be gone baby gone.... Tomorrow, we kick-off our 85 day countdown with opening day of the Pre-Gate season, get them while still fresh, and even better....spend $15 less and get your Early-Birds today!
O.K.?
So now we move onto our latest lineup addition...Thao With The Get Down Stay Down.
Another group from the west coast (mostly), and also another from the Kill Rock Stars catalog. Coming off a stunning two-show May Day at Mississippi Studios, and preparing for more recording this summer (in Portland, OR ... + More
I reckon that this may well be the final announcement and with a fond farewell, saying goodbye to the Early Birds - officially - on Cinco de Mayo. The 5th of May will now be the big day. Pre-Gate Weekend Tickets begin at that time. The savings from now until that day is $15. Think about it... if you have never been to Pickathon I assure you that this is truly a special thing, and right now at the perfect size as far as crowds and comfort goes. The schedule is going to be overflowing in 2009, with ample opportunity to see all these great artists scattered throughout the 80 wonderful acres and on one of the Six unique stages. We are getting closer as the 90 day countdown ... + More
Not needing to send out the talent scouts very far, we were able to bring back Portland natives Horse Feathers as the catch of the day, and even found a little room in the schedule on Saturday and Sunday. Here is a soft spoken video that was put together for their most recent full-length release House With No Home, which made it's way out in the world via Kill Rock Stars (do I also need to mention another one from Portland?).
Enjoy....Curs in the Weeds.
New Volunteer Info and Pendarvis Farm Work Parties, oh my. As the story goes, the volunteer is a vital link in the social gene pool and a huge benefit to all man kind. There is so much time and energy being donated all around the world and without it things all around would be so different, and certainly for the worse (yikes!). Pickathon has been fortunate enough over the past 10 years to have pooled together one of the most amazing groups of dedicated volunteers. Folks from all over come together for not only Pickathon week, but also for all the great Work Parties we host at Pendarvis Farm throughout Spring and Summer. It is officially that time again, and have I got news for you.
To all that seek a volunteer position at the 2009 Pickathon....
*We will have our 2009 Application ... + More
Once again, now for the third year in a row the folks here at Pickathon have decided to welcome aboard the Captain and his Salty crew of songsters. Who are these legendary Pirates from the Port Town one might ask? Well, I guess it could be said that Captain Bogg and Salty are without a doubt numero uno once it comes to the (not so easy to pull off) Pirate Rock for all ages. We have seen legions of young mini-pirates flock and rock to the calls of the Captain, so much that it will surprise anyone that experiences a show for the first time. Oh yes, it will soon be that time... arrrghh... And now for the third year in a row I am pleased to be embedding ... + More
This is true... We are getting close to saying bye-bye to our Early-Bird batch of weekend tickets, and at the current pace I am willing to predict that prior to May 1st they will be completely sold out (ahem, cough..cough..maybe think about getting them this week?). But have no fear if you still have not made up your mind (there is still hope!), we are also preparing the roost and a big welcome for our final batch of Pre-Gate Weekend Tickets, at a lean and mean $120. If you think it's worth the $15 (early vs. pre)...buy 'em now and save that extra bit for a CD, some gas, a meal, whatever... Weekend Tickets will remain at the Pre-Gate price until July 30th, purchased at the gate they ... + More
It's Earth Day week and we are pleased to be partnered with McMenamins, OPBmusic.org, Mark Spencer Hotel and The Avett Brothers for yet another Grand Prize Giveaway. This may well be the giveaway of all giveaways, and here is the scoop on what we have brewed up this time around:
All internet ticket-buyers who purchase their ticket(s) to the May 22 & 23 Avett Brothers shows at the Crystal Ballroom before May 1 are eligible to win one of two grand prize packages offered by the shows sponsors and participators.
The drawing includes ... + More
Pickathon Work Party #1 THIS WEEKEND at Pendarvis Farm!! The time has come and the weather agrees.... We are preparing ourselves for the first 2009 Pickathon Work Party out at Pendarvis Farm. These dates were tough at first to pin down (sorry to anyone who showed on April 4-5), but we now feel a wait well worth it. Just take a look at the Weekend Forecast. Did someone say Sunny and 70 for both Saturday and Sunday? ...They Sure Did!! Last time around (in Late March) we spoke in great detail about the chain of events and area of focus for this Work Party, you can freshen up with that over here. ... + More
The Deep Dark Woods are from about as far North as one could imagine, and this really allows for good explanation for the how and why with this band and their music. The name itself brings a certain lonely feel that is not easily described, and the music can at times give a new type of lonesome, a country music lonesome. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is the Canadian interior, comprised of both the Canadian Shield and the Interior Plains, another destination on the cross continental Yellowhead HWY, and also the largest city in Saskatchewan. The Deep Dark Woods are real ... + More
Breathe Owl Breathe hail from the Great Lakes, calling East Jordan, MI home. They come from the land of fresh water, trees, and lots of snow. The music can take you many different places, but I feel most notably bringing amusement to winter, and paying homage to the likes of glaciers, mastadons, sabretooth, and Leonard Cohen on ice skates. Highly suggested are all four B.O.B. records to date: The Fall Album (2004), Climb In (2005), Canadian Shield (2007), and Ghost ... + More
Punk Rock Legends at Pickathon? John Doe is a man that has virtually done it all and likely has the scars to prove it. A rural-Los Angeles institute for music and cultural evolution, nothing short of legendary, and a career that spans a lifetime...with many good years and interesting projects ahead I am sure. Having just released earlier this year with Yep Roc Records, John Doe collaborated with the Sadies to form a country super group of sorts, Country Club is their love child and a solid country record. Get it if attracted to country crooning ... + More
And for that we have decided to give everyone who purchases tickets this weekend their very own bunny, which you will pick up at the merch table..ok, ok, not really... but wouldn't that be kinda sweet if we could...if indeed into bunnies? So a big weekend and we have a lot to do to prepare for next weekend, which as we have talked about in previous posts would be the big Pendarvis Farm Work Party #1.
Also, we have five new additions to the lineup that will come out next week as well. All five of these folks we are super pleased to welcome, four of the five we welcome for the first time. What a mystery? Any ideas?.... Anyway, we are sure that it will not disappoint. ... + More
This here is a rundown of how things work out there in the woods at Pendarvis Farm. Lots of details...but I am certain you can handle it, and the info enclosed could do you good.
First we will talk about Tent Camping.
This is where the bulk of all weekend attendees at Pickathon call home. There are more than 40 acres of primitive camping and trails, which are lit at night with over 2 miles of led strands, for both safety and pure enjoyment. Because we are not a campground this is a community style set up where you basically walk into the woods and find a nice spot or two for you and your crew. The golden rule here is to be mindful and aware of your surroundings ... + More
March was a quick one and a lot has happened this past month, with that comes the announcement of who ended up winning the our first Ticket Raffle of 2009 (oh yeah there will be more!). All of those details about this first raffle are here. Thanks to everyone that have purchased tickets prior to April 1, and also everyone who shared their tales in the comments, everyone who commented ended up being able to take home something special from the Pickathon.
Our raffle winners are Jeff Skoke, Holly Wilklis, and Wade Freitag. Congratulations folks! It really is a lot of fun for us to be able to give things away, and judging from the responses we received when notifying the ... + More
It is officially the last Monday of March, which means we are down to only two days that remain for folks to purchase tickets and be entered into our Pickers Package/Avett Brothers Tickets Raffle-Giveaway. Take a look at that post there, and get your tickets prior to April. 1 and win! (well, maybe win..but at least the odds against you are not too out of balance). To further that ticket motivation I have to let you know that we are down to only 15 Car Camping Passes that remain, and I am certain they will be sold out by weeks end. Wowza! Selling out shortly thereafter I am thinking will be the Early-Bird ... + More
The Lost Bayou Ramblers are easiest described as being a Cajun band. From the heart of Cajun country, Lafayette, LA. Having never been to Louisiana, I cannot tell you much about the who and what around those parts. All I can really say is that the music is fantastic and the subculture surrounding it is fascinating. Grammy nominated, internationally lauded, and I imagine good company to have around. Well, that's about I am good for today, was certainly overdue... as these days get warmer and longer they sure do fill up fast. All in all, we are pleased with the way things are shaping up, and can already see that this will be the best year for ... + More
Since his introduction to the festival in 2006, Sam Quinn has become one with Pickathon and its people, just another piece of the furniture. With the everybodyfields on a current break for much of the year 2009, Sam has decided to throw together a new thing to help pass the time, Sam Quinn & Japan Ten. He and the new thing will be making their Portland debut this summer at Pickathon. Maybe he will bring his own tent this time around?
Here is some of the early field demos with a video from the Ramseur Headquarters on their sweet little Vimeo ... + More
