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PICKATHON

A Roots Music Festival Extravaganza

About Me


What
Pickathon is in its 10th year of bringing the finest soulful roots music to the people. There is no other festival quite the same as Pickathon, as you will find if you decide to make the journey.
When
Aug. 1-3, 2008
Where
Pendarvis Farm (Same beautiful location as 2006)
Just 20 minutes from Downtown Portland, OR!!
Detailed Info
Visit our website at www.pickathon.com

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/7/2006
Band Website: pickathon.com
Influences: Nothing tells you about our influences like our 2007 LINEUP:
THE AVETT BROTHERS
THE WOOD BROTHERS
THE GOURDS
ERIN MCKEOWN
DALE WATSON
GREGORY AND THE HAWK
MARTHA SCANLAN
CHATHAM COUNTY LINE
PO' GIRL
LANGHORNE SLIM
HANDSOME FAMILY
JASON WEBLEY
HACIENDA BROTHERS
CROOKED JADES
REV. PEYTON'S BIG DAMN BAND
TRAMPLED BY TURTLES
LITTLE COUNTRY GIANTS
IAN THOMAS
ALELA DIANE
FLAT MTN. GIRLS
WEARY BOYS
HORSE FEATHERS
HUNGER MTN. BOYS
TWO MAN GENTLEMEN BAND
DANNY BARNES COLLECTIVE
THE BREAKMEN
DRUNKEN PRAYER
TALLBOYS
SASSPARILLA JUGBAND
CAPTAIN BOGG & SALTY

Workshops, Camping, Friday Night Squaredance, Food and Craft Vendors, Three Stages Late Night Barn, Hiking, Mucho Kids Activities

Sounds Like: WHY DON'T YOU JUST LISTEN TO OUR 2007 ARTISTS! (CLICK HERE)
Here's some videos from 2006 for your enjoyment!
Pickathon 2006 - The Wilders - Broken Down Gambler

Add to My Profile | More VideosPickathon 2006 - Wailin' Jennys - The Parting Glass

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VISITORS TO PICKATHON!

Record Label: www.pickathon.com
Type of Label: None

My Blog

2008 it is.

Pleased to announce that.....August 1-3, 2008 will be the dates for the 10th Annual Pickathon.Mark those dates..Preparing for lineup announcements, site planning, and getting the word out.Preparing fo...
Posted by PICKATHON on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:17:00 PST

Heartsong Cabaret and Woods Stage Schedule Announced!

Having finally connected all the dots for TWO new stages in 2007, we are very pleased to bring to the Farm both the Heartsong Late-Night Cabaret and the Woods Stage.Here is a quick run-down of what's ...
Posted by PICKATHON on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:14:00 PST

Feel like causing a ruckus? ...New Pickathon Audio Mix!

Got a party, BBQ, or just feel like jumping around? Go ahead and cause a ruckus with our latest mix of 2007 Pickathon artists. We promise we wont call the cops or come to your door to tell you to tu...
Posted by PICKATHON on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 04:53:00 PST

Workshop Schedule Announced!

Here we go...for our workshop fans out there, a brilliant mix of music and methods. Join these folks for three full days of the intimate and up-close in the Pendarvis Farm Workshop Barn. Very please...
Posted by PICKATHON on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:16:00 PST

Hammocks for a lazy day.

A hot, sticky, lazy summer day. Nothing to do but beat the heat, and keep from moving too quickly. To help, we have dedicated this conglomerate of lazy-day melodies to bring you a calm, cool, contro...
Posted by PICKATHON on Sat, 07 Jul 2007 08:01:00 PST

Rev. Peyton brings the Blues.

Bring me the Blues! Hit me with that Washboard...slap me around with the Slide-Guitar...rattle my insides with your Boom-Chank!Portland has always been a good home for the blues, from our dreary wint...
Posted by PICKATHON on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 02:01:00 PST

Outdoor Stage Schedules Announced!

45 Days until Pickathon 2007!!....and how about this for a good time, the Outdoor Stage Schedules:Friday Aug. 3 - Gates at NOON4:00-5:00pm : Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band (Mtn. View Stage)5:00-5:30pm : ...
Posted by PICKATHON on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:42:00 PST

Galaxy Barn Schedule Announced!

Check out what's in store for the Barn!!...Friday Aug. 38:00-9:00pm : Crooked Jades9:00 - 10:00pm : Sassparilla10:00 - 11:00pm : Erin Mckeown11:00 - 12:00am : Chatham County Line12:00 - 1:00am : Shiny...
Posted by PICKATHON on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:41:00 PST

Wood Brothers : What is this curious music?

The Wood Brothers return to Pickathon for a second glorious year! Not only do Chris and Oliver Wood share in the tradition of tight brother vocal harmonies, but they also play their instruments with a...
Posted by PICKATHON on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:00:00 PST

Ian Thomas sings to us.

For some, songwriters can say it all, they tell them the truth, give the signs of life in small intervals, create reasons for thought and sometimes even reactions by the masses. (just think of all cu...
Posted by PICKATHON on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:59:00 PST