Downtown North Bend transforms into a live music destination on Friday, July 10th, when the 2nd Annual Haystack Americana Music Festival takes over 18 venues across historic downtown.
Running from 6 pm to midnight, the evening celebrates the sounds of folk, bluegrass, old country, and the blues. New this year, Mastrogiannis Distillery and Winery joins the venue lineup, bringing the total to 18 walkable stops across downtown.
What is Americana Music?
Americana is a genre that broadly combines various American roots music styles, including country, blues, folk, bluegrass, and rock & roll. It’s characterized by its distinct roots-oriented sound, often incorporating elements from traditional American music while allowing for modern influences and stylistic experimentation.
An Incredible Lineup of Regional Talent
With 25 acts on the bill, the night features some of the Northwest’s most beloved artists and up-and-comers, including Great American Trainwreck, Greenwood Music Collective, Tinkham Road, Steve Aliment & Annie O’Neill, Henhouse Ramblers & Jim Hanna, Jon Hyde Band, sunny blue, Abby K & Chris Klimecky, Monte Lynch, The Haystack Hootenanny featuring the Oh G’s!, RJ Mercer, Jared Elmore, Willow & Wood, Blurry May, Jack Brown, Ranger and the Rearrangers, Kaleb Baize, Leo Crafft, Amy Laybourn Band, Wes Weddell & Alicia Healey, Allison Preisinger, Nancy K. Dillon, Casey Freedom, Salt Horse, and Birdie Fenn Cent.
Tickets & Venue Details
One ticket gets you into every venue throughout the evening. Most venues are family-friendly, except The Pour House and Twin Peaks Pub, which are 21 and over. The Moose Lodge welcomes all ages until 10:00 PM, after which it becomes 21 and over. Tickets are $45 early bird, $55 presale, or $60 at the door. Student tickets run $35 early bird, $45 presale, or $50 at the door.
Advance tickets are available at jazzclubsnw.org/haystackmusicfest/tickets.
The Haystack is produced by the Boxley Music Fund, a member-run 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting live music performance and jazz education in the Pacific Northwest. The 2nd Annual Haystack Americana Music Festival is made possible through the support of generous community sponsors.
North Bend’s downtown is made for a night like this. Grab your ticket, make a plan, and let the music lead you from door to door.
