PERFORMing artists

Presenting the ultimate International Folk and Dance Party Machine from Portland, Oregon! Combining the energy and passion of Eastern European pop and polka, Jamaican ska, American jazz, punk, and disco, with Romani folk music, Chervona brings to the game a fiery new and compelling sound.

Coming Up Threes is a six-piece, high-energy Irish pub band which formed in Portland, OR in early 2012. The band features Bill Tollner on guitar and lead vocals; multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Bauer on penny whistle, banjo, bodhran, percussion and vocals; Naoyuki Ochiai on fiddle, accordion and vocals; Chad Marks-Fife on Fiddle, Mandolin and vocals; Charlie Norris on bass; and David Fender on drums.  

Biddy on the Bench began in the winter of 2013, when its founding members met largely by chance. The group soon carved out a niche in Portland, Oregon’s folk scene with a spirited mix of ballads, pub classics, rebel songs, harmonized shanties, and traditional tunes.

As the years rolled on, new players joined and the band expanded its reach, performing at pubs, Highland games, Celtic festivals, and private events across the Pacific Northwest. Their first single arrived in 2019, followed by their debut album, Make the Rafter Roar, in spring 2020.

Beltaine is a Celtic band from Portland, Oregon that features hammered dulcimer, guitar, accordion, guitar, flute and pennywhistle. Performing both instrumental and vocal tunes, Beltaine offers a unique blend of instrumentation and musical styles. The original and traditional music performed by Beltaine is inspired from Celtic, folk, rock and classical sources. The members of Beltaine approach their music with passion and energy.

The Scuppermonkeys are a Seattle-based Irish band inspired by the tunes of Ireland...but with a pirating habit they just can't kick! They perform traditional tunes and drinking songs, Irish rebel and folk music, roaring sea shanties and stirring ballads, and much, much more, all with a healthy helping of swashbuckling! Featuring strong vocals, acoustic guitar, bodhrán, fiddle, Irish whistle, and more, The Scuppermonkeys' sound is characterized by foot-stomping rhythm and melodies you just can't help but sing along to!

Description goes hereInternationally acclaimed for her blend of elegance, humor, and impeccable costuming, The Infamous Nina Nightshade has earned her reputation as Oregon’s First Lady of Burlesque. She has headlined across the U.S., Canada, and Scotland; and dazzled at the Burlesque Hall of Fame. A versatile performer and producer, she has appeared at major festivals including ABSFest, the Booklovers Burlesque Festival, and the Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival. A former belly dancer with a love of live music and a flair for inventive acts, she remains a captivating force whose elegance, wit, and chameleon-like artistry keep audiences under her spell.

They bring the high seas to life through live pirate music, spirited sea shanties, and witty parodies of classic songs - delivered with unmistakable nautical flair. Whether appearing at a festival, fair, or private gathering, their performances are defined by energy, humor, and a touch of maritime mayhem, inspiring audiences to clap, sing, and stomp along.

Their repertoire blends traditional sailor tunes with original compositions and clever reimaginings of beloved favorites. Some works are penned in-house, while others are joyfully adapted from the musical canon. In every case, the result is an unforgettable pirate-themed celebration.