Rock Creek Tavern
10000 N.W. Old Cornelius Pass Rd.
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 645-3822
Fax: (503) 439-1059
rockcreek@mcmenamins.com
Thursday, September 2
Lynn Conover & Gravel7 p.m.All ages until 10 p.m. |
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Seasoned veteran of the Portland folk circuit performs a mixture of country, folk and blues.
Friday, September 3
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James Faretheewell & The Foolhardy9 p.m.All ages until 10 p.m. |
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Years spent in Texas and Amsterdam, musical education in rock of the hard, punk, roadhouse, and avant-garde varieties, and influences from Louis Armstrong to David Bowie to Ani DiFranco shaped Faretheewell into a poetic and thought-provoking entertaine
Saturday, September 4
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The Brothers Jam9 p.m.All ages until 10 p.m. |
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Blending rootsy rock and deep rhythmic grooves, the Brothers take their audience on an entertaining sonic journey every time they hit the stage. From Talking Heads to Grateful Dead to Johnny Cash to...
Sunday, September 5
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Irish SundaysKathryn Claire6 p.m.to 8 p.m.All ages welcome |
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Violinist Kathryn Claire is an active part of the Celtic music community in the Northwest and has been singing and playing fiddle in bands for almost seven years, currently with Circled by Hounds and State and Standard.
Monday, September 6
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Bob Shoemaker7 p.m.All ages until 10 p.m. |
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Combining his virtuosic slide and finger-picking technique with powerful and moving vocals, Bob delivers the essence of the blues night after night.
Tuesday, September 7
Open Bluegrass Jam7 p.m.All ages until 10 p.m. |
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Rock Creek's Bluegrass Jam is a Tuesday tradition in the local bluegrass/old-time community, and new faces are welcome -- perfect for players of intermediate skills and above.
Wednesday, September 8
Chris Miller & James Sasser7 p.m.All ages until 10 p.m. |
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Thursday, September 9
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Rock Creek Branders7 p.m.All ages until 10 p.m. |
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Made up of Freak Mt. locals and former Rock Creek Tavern affiliates, the Rock Creek Branders play Americana roots rock, with a great mix of covers and originals.
Friday, September 10
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Ian McFeron Band9 p.m.All ages until 10 p.m. |
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The diverse musicianship of its members allows Seattle's Ian McFeron Band to shift smoothly through a variety of roots-Americana styles, ranging from acoustic folk rock to gritty alt-country blues, from heartfelt, soulful ballads to driving, danceable bac
Saturday, September 11
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Garcia Birthday Band9 p.m.All ages until 10 p.m. |
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GBB is about friendship, brotherhood and the good music it fosters. Come feel the love!
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