Chic Preston is one of the Gorge’s best-known and favorite musicians, a multi-instrumentalist fluent in Roots, Americana, Folk, Country, Blues, Funk and Jazz. Chic’s original songs are quirky and literary, based on keen observation of the human condition. An engaging performer, Chic aims to make a close connection with his listeners.

The Sugar Daddies feature Mark Womble on keyboards and vocals, and Dennis Williams on saxophone and clarinet. The Sugar Daddies play a variety of dance and listening music, emphasizing American rock n roll, boogie-woogie, swing, and blues. The Sugar Daddies have recorded a CD of Womble’s original songs  “Boys Will Be Boys”, and have performed […]

Ben is a brilliant musician, luthier, band leader, artist, activist, and all-around personality from Hood River. Ben's guitar playing is rooted in the music of pre-radio America when all music was live and styles weren't pigeonholed. Like his favorite musicians from the 1920s, Ben's range comfortably spans genres-on any given night you might catch him […]

Old-time string band music from Hood River, Oregon! The Junebug Boys pick and sing their way through a wide variety of American string band music, touching upon Bluegrass, Old Time, Country, Swing, and Jug Band Music. Aaron Keim plays banjo and banjo ukulele, informing our performances with historical context and old-time credentials. Ryan Kolberg adds […]

Willy & Nelson is a  super fun, popular Hood River "cover band" that plays the best music from the old "classics" to the "top hits" of today. A band with smooth harmonies.