2025 Music at the Market

Musician Bios – ASM 2025

 

Old Growth - May 11

Old Growth is a four piece band that plays a unique blend of classic rock and blues with an acoustic flair including some original music . Larry Normand,  Dave Hutt,  J on Fasching,  and Hank Snell. All sing and play guitars. Hank also plays the conga drum and harmonica.Their album “So Right Tonight” was produced in 2001.

 

Chris & Holly - May 18

Easy going duo playing a fun combination of tunes from the 70’s, 80’s, and today along with some originals.

 

RB & The Midnight Travelers - May 25

Richie Bean & the Midnight Travelers is made up of Portland area seasoned musicians Richie Bean (lead vocal, acoustic/electric lead and rhythm guitar, harmonica), Chris Ochsner (vocals, lead, rhythm and lap-steel guitar, harmonica), and together-since-high-school rhythm section Willie "the Reverend" Jamm on bass and drummer Casey Robert McBride, who also sings harmonies. They formed in 2016 and specialize in the hits of both Neil Young and Creedence Clearwater Revival and cover other sixties and seventies hit makers such as the Allman Brothers, Hollies, JJ Cale, Eagles etc. They also have some well-crafted original songs.

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Tenor Guitar - June 1

Ken and DeLores Richards, Jen Loretto, Ronnie and Sherry Howser, Lori and Dale Kintz

The Tenor Guitar Singers are centered around the Tenor Guitar Gathering, which is held in the last two days of May and Sunday market June 1, 2025. The gathering presents out-of-town excellent tenor guitar players at the Larsen Performance Arts Center. Some of those same artists may show up for the Sunday market. To see more go to tenorguitar.com. 

 

Crimson & Clover - June 8

Crimson & Clover is a Celtic trio based out of Hillsboro, Oregon. We play energetic reels and

jigs to get our crowds clapping and dancing as well as ballads of drinking and lost love.  Our

fans love our diverse array of instruments such as fiddle, hammer dulcimer, bodhran drum,

penny whistle and guitar.

 

Dead End Duo - June 15

The Dead End duo has been making music together for over 25 years. Larry Moore and Ned Heavenrich play original and traditional folk music using guitars, mandolin, and harmonica. People may recognize them from having seen them perform as part of the Brownsmead Flats.

 

Foxhole - June 22

Foxhole is a 7-member country band composed of citizen Soldiers from the 234 th Army Band.They perform a mix of classic and modern country, western, and bluegrass music. They often perform for Soldiers in the field, at park concerts, and events throughout the state. Foxhole isled by SSG Shannon Michael.

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Seaside Jazz Trio - June 29

The Seaside Jazz Trio fuses the tradition of beaches and bebop to showcase the jazz form from 1930s swing to standards and modern sounds. The trio consists of North Coast resident saxophonist R.J. Marx, guitarist/vocalist John Orr, and bassist Clarence Robinson.

 

Brownsmead Flats - July 6

The Brownsmead Flats play “Crabgrass” music- Bluegrass with a maritime flavor. John Fenton, Ned Heavenrich, Ray Raihala, Dan Sutherland, and Randy Weese perform on guitars, mandolins, fiddle, banjo, hammered dulcimer, and piano. Specializing in vocal harmonies, the group has been making music for over 40 years.

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Sedona Fire - July 13

The Sedona Fire Band is a 5-piece ensemble from the North Coast that plays a fusion of world, folk, rock and blues music. They are an eclectic group of musicians who have recorded two CD’s of original music together. To experience more, check out their website, www.sedonafiremusic.com 

 

Greg Parke - July 20

Greg Parke gives the term "one man band" a whole new meaning. Using custom built acoustic and electric MIDI guitars, sound modules and loopers, he is able to create an amazingly full sound that seems more like a whole stage full of musicians rather than just one person, all done in real time, with no pre-recorded backing tracks. Greg has also been known to throw in some keyboards, mandolin and banjo from time to time just to spice things up a bit. Combine that with his rich, captivating voice, a very spontaneous and entertaining sense of humor, and you are guaranteed a show that you won’t soon forget.

 

TBD - July 27

TBD

 

Old Growth - August 3

Old Growth is a four piece band that plays a unique blend of classic rock and blues with an acoustic flair including some original music . Larry Normand,  Dave Hutt,  J on Fasching,  and Hank Snell. All sing and play guitars. Hank also plays the conga drum and harmonica.Their album “So Right Tonight” was produced in 2001.

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Castletown - August 10

“Castletown” performs a high energy show with a sound best described as “AmericCeltic,” blending the heart and soul of traditional Irish reels with modern folk, blues, jazz, and country influences. They perform concerts all around the NW. 

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Howard Huckabee - August 17

Howard Buckbee is a solo guitarist vocalist that employs a number of different instruments when and if he finds himself in a combo setting such as fiddle, mandolin, harmonica, bass etc.. He is of the 4th of 6 generations of lower Columbia river dwellers, and has been playing since age 14 when his mother bought him a 10 dollar guitar from Fred Meyers in Hazel Dell.

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Brownsmead Flats - August 31

The Brownsmead Flats play “Crabgrass” music- Bluegrass with a maritime flavor. John Fenton, Ned Heavenrich, Ray Raihala, Dan Sutherland, and Randy Weese perform on guitars, mandolins, fiddle, banjo, hammered dulcimer, and piano. Specializing in vocal harmonies, the group has been making music for over 40 years.

 

Double J & the Boys - September 7

Double J and the Boys return for their 18th season of country/folk music on both sides of the Columbia. Presenting a mix of classics and funny originals, energetic fiddle tunes and lively yodeling, they include their audiences in the fun and joy of their music. With Charlie Watkins on accordion, Janet Clark on fiddle and mandolin, and Judy Eron on guitar, they’ll be sure to delight you with their original song  “The Astoria Sunday Market”, heard for years on local radio. 

 

The Karman Line - September 14

Local North Coast musicians Kyle Manship, drums | Troy Dodge, bass | Segrid Coleman, Singer/Songwriter, acoustic & electric guitar, Dave Jones, lead electric guitar. 

 

The Derry Aires - September 21

An Irish band that brings traditional tunes to life with a dynamic blend of instruments, including Violin, Viola, Guitar, Mandolin, Flute, Accordion, Bodhran, and more. Our talented musicians, with over 100 years of combined experience, infuse each performance with a rich tapestry of influences from various musical traditions, creating a vibrant and authentic sound. Whether through instrumental mastery or heartfelt vocals, we celebrate the timeless beauty of Irish music, while adding our unique twist to each melody.

 

Seaside Jazz Trio - September 28

The Seaside Jazz Trio fuses the tradition of beaches and bebop to showcase the jazz form from 1930s swing to standards and modern sounds. The trio consists of North Coast resident saxophonist R.J. Marx, guitarist/vocalist John Orr, and bassist Clarence Robinson.

 

The Karman Line - October 5

​Local North Coast musicians Kyle Manship, drums | Troy Dodge, bass | Segrid Coleman, Singer/Songwriter, acoustic & electric guitar, Dave Jones, lead electric guitar.

 

The Rogues - October 12

The Rogue Trio are Bryan Teal guitar, slide, resonator ’n vocals; Joe Lev bass and vocals; and Larry Aldred drums, percussion and vocals. World traveled, these guys bring a rich collection of years entertaining with the music they love. 60’s, 70’s, rock, blues, country, swing, bluegrass...and great originals.