Dave Fleschner

John Bunzow Band
2025-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Burlingame Space-Portland Youth Jazz Orchestra, 8423 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR, United States

The Dave Fleschner Trio Feat. Lloyd Jones
2025-05-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Hōkū Events on Madison, 1125 SE Madison St, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
TICKETS!
Doors at 6:00 P.M.
1 Ticket – Two sets, starting at 6:30 and 8:00
$15 if you buy before May 22.
$20 at the door.
Underage seating available, please indicated when purchasing tickets.
Hoku has delicious food and a full bar.
Guitarist Lloyd Jones: the best kept roots, blues and Americana secret on the contemporary scene.
Portland, Oregon roots artist Lloyd Jones has recorded six critically acclaimed albums, toured internationally, and racked up dozens of major awards and accolades. He’s a relentless road dog, hitting festival stages, Delbert’s annual Sandy Beaches Cruises (he’s been a regular on six winter cruises), and clubs all across the land to enthusiastic crowds who can’t get enough of his swampy blues, his backporch picking, his serious-as-anthrax funk, soul, roadhouse two-beats, and old-school rhythm and blues (back before the R&B tag was somehow appropriated for other musical purposes, apparently when we weren’t looking). Yet he may be the most invisible, best-kept roots/blues/Americana secret on the contemporary scene.

TICKETS!
Doors at 6:00 P.M.
1 Ticket – Two sets, starting at 6:30 and 8:00

Idle Poets
2025-05-23 19:00 - 20:00 | 13 Coins Vancouver, 3801 NW Columbia St, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Bottleneck Blues Band
2025-05-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Skyway Bar & Grill, Rhododendron, OR, United States

Dave solo
2025-05-28 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa, 33000 Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City, OR, United States

United By Music America at HōKū Events
2025-05-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Hōkū Events on Madison, 1125 SE Madison St, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
TICKETS!

Doors at 6:00 P.M.
1 Ticket – Two sets, starting at 6:30 and 8:00
$15 if you buy before May 29.
$20 at the door.
Underage seating available, please indicated when purchasing tickets.
Hoku has delicious food and a full bar.

–Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
Artist and Mentor

“In the early years working with United By Music mentors like Bobby Rush and Kenny Neal really built my confidence on stage. Now I can build similar confidence in the current program artists by mentoring them and maximizing every opportunity to showcase their talent”

–Bruce Iglauer
President and Founder, Alligator Records

“What I hear from the United By Music America musicians comes from such an honest place. It was just thrilling to me to hear musicians who brought so much of themselves and put themselves into the songs in this way. It was also very exciting to see experienced blues musicians accompanying and working with them to bring the best out of everybody.”

–Tommy Castro (Tommy Castro & The Painkillers)
Mentor

“Music is what gave my life meaning, purpose and direction, and I recognize that feeling in the United By Music artists. I stay involved every chance I get, from rehearsing to performing on their sets to inviting the band to open for us on stage. I invite my musician friends to do the same — give back a little bit and become a part of this and see how music really can solve so many problems.”

–John Boutté
Mentor

“It is inspirational to be included, invited, to be a mentor in this program. Thank you so much United By Music Band for recording Treme…you made it beautiful, beautiful.”

“Imagine a world where no prejudice exists regardless of race, creed, color, gender or developmental challenge. This is what we cultivate through inclusion,” says Barbara Hammerman, who, along with her daughter Amanda Gresham, founded the award-winning organization, United By Music America (UBMA) in 2012. Using the far-reaching power of performing music as a band, the mission-driven group works with individuals from many backgrounds and challenges to achieve this vision. “We are always on a talent search,” Hammerman adds. “We’ve just touched the tip of the iceberg in finding the talent that we know is ready to soar through United By Music.”
Hammerman, president of Hammerman Philanthropic Partners, and Gresham, CEO of Delta Music Experience, have been nationally recognized for their work with United By Music America. The Blues Foundation honored Hammerman with the Keeping The Blues Alive award, saying, “Barbara is an example to emulate.” Gresham received Back What You Believe, Best Northwest Event and six Anthem Awards for her purpose and mission-driven work. Barbara and Amanda inspire others to act through their leadership in the life-changing efforts of United By Music America. Others who have received the Industry Recognition Anthem Award – brought to you by the Webby Awards – include Lady Gaga, Michelle Obama, Kamala Harris and Taylor Swift.
Performing coast-to-coast and internationally, United By Music America – a 501(c)(3) organization – is a unified, performance-based program and band for neuro-diverse and neuro-typical people with exceptional musical talent. Together, Hammerman and Gresham select and work with a team of professional musician mentors, coaches and supporters, find the musical talent for the program and work in regular sessions to create performances for festivals and events.
Once selected, all mentor sessions and other activities are primarily paid for through founder funding, grant awards and generous donations from the public. There are no fees for the selected program artists. The United By Music Band arises from this remarkable, inclusive program.
Award-winning Music Director, Dave Fleschner, has collaborated closely with Gresham for over ten years, refining the sound of the band. Known for his work as a band-leader, educator and producer, Fleschner says he’s never been more spiritually fulfilled than when working with United By Music America.
According to Hammerman, “The strength of a mission-based project is that everyone is engaged on some level at some time in the goal of inclusivity and encouraging everyone to rise to their highest level through music.” Prominent musicians who are active mentors for United By Music America include Bobby Rush, Shemekia Copeland, Kenny Neal, Curtis Salgado, Doug MacLeod, Janiva Magness, John Nemeth, Guy Davis, Maria Muldaur, Anne Harris and scores more, as well as the artists on the newly released United By Music Band EP, We’ve Got The Music.
United By Music America Program Ambassador Artist, Sweet Marlana, is known for wowing packed stadiums with her spine-tingling rendition of the National Anthem at major sporting events. She credits the program with providing her with some critical firsts. Thanks to United By Music America, VanHoose boarded her first plane, toured destinations far and wide, and worked and recorded with a top-flight band featuring well-known musicians. Now she has a full repertoire of songs to sing for her growing audiences, and says with a smile, “Because of United By Music America, I’m no longer a one-hit wonder.”
On the majestic, life-affirming five-song EP, We’ve Got The Music, the United By Music Band is joined by professional musicians and program mentors including GRAMMY-winner Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, blues-rocker Tommy Castro, Southern Avenue drummer and vocalist Tikyra “T.K.” Jackson, New Orleans’ vocal and songwriting legend John Boutté and funky rhythm master Curley Taylor, leader of Zydeco Trouble. Each track features a song by the mentor musician who collaborates with the United By Music Band on a sparkling new arrangement. The dynamic, top-shelf musicianship of all involved elevates the positive messages of inclusion, cooperation and understanding, with the artists all delivering one memorable performance after another.
The songs on We’ve Got The Music are in the UBMA Band’s current repertoire. UBMA artists are excited to have had the chance to record and collaborate with their mentors. The music throughout is joyous, life-affirming and eminently danceable. (As a bonus, there is a sixth track, a longer version of the new UBMA Band arrangement of Kingfish’s Listen, to close the program.)
The release of We’ve Got The Music tells the uplifting story of UBMA’s work challenging assumptions both on and off stage. Through workshops, rehearsals, and performances, UBMA discovers new talents and creates an environment of inclusivity. Originally formed upon the invitation of Joris vanWijngaarden, a Dutch health care industry executive who started the concept in the Netherlands, UBMA continues to serve more people by transforming lives with hope and promise.
Gresham, the program’s producing artistic director and vocal arranger, and producer of We’ve Got The Music, says excitedly, “Not only do I get to guide the artists’ growth as musicians, I get to see them grow as people. They get to explore friendships, communicate, and experience connections. Through the program, the artists become more comfortable and confident in their ability to perform. This album is a direct result of the success of the program,

Crawfish fest
2025-06-01 09:00 - 2025-06-06 10:00 | New Jersey, USA

Dave's Lowdown Youth Jam
2025-06-02 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Artichoke Community Music, 2007 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR, United States
Dave’s Lowdown Youth Blues Jam w/ Backbeat Music Academy Rhythm Section
This learning-focused jam is for student-age musicians of all levels who are serious about developing musicianship.
This jam will be on the 1st Monday night each month. Artichoke Music is open to all ages…always.
https://artichokemusic.org/class.aspx?cls=986688

Blues Dancers at HōKū with Karen-Maria Capo
2025-06-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Hōkū Events on Madison, 1125 SE Madison St, Portland, OR, 97214, United States

The Bundy Band
2025-06-05 21:00 - 22:00 | The Goodfoot | Music, Portland, OR, United States
The BundyBand plays music inspired by New Orleans and the Pacific Northwest. It features many musicians who have been playing together in various formations for nearly 4 decades. You might catch us on a night up on the hill playing the jazz. Or a guest might come by and steer us down a path of John Prine songs. Any style of music is fair game: New Orleans trad jazz, second line brass band tunes, funk, standards, original songs about Humanzees and Han Solo, or even covers from artists like Charles Wright, The Band, or Phish. Sometimes Fleschner lights an infinite cosmic fire with his organ. Sometimes Savage tears the fabric of space time with his flute. Sometimes Bundy even plugs his clarinet into a bunch of pedals and breaks your mind. If we get it right, the music goes somewhere really special, and we all go along for the ride.

The Dave Fleschner Trio Featuring Josh Fulero and more!!!
2025-06-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Hōkū Events on Madison, 1125 SE Madison St, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
The Dave Fleschner Trio
Doors at 6:30Music from 7:00 ’til 10:00
Sliding Scale at the door, $15-20 recommended

The Dave Fleschner Trio will perform a short set, and then open it up to friends of Dave’s who have been invited to sit in with the band, with Dan Gildea on Guitar and Charlie Doggett on Drums.

You never know who’s going to stop by, If you caught Dave’s Birthday Party at Catfish Lou’s last year, you know it will be a mix of great players in a variety of styles.

Dave Fleschner performs routinely around the world. He’s worked with countless Grammy Winning artists, jazz masters, rock stars, blues icons, soul legends, as well as the Portland Symphony Orchestra and the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus.
Notably, he has worked with Grammy Winning artists: B.B. King, The Pointer Sisters, Steve Miller, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Bobby Rush, Chubby Carrier and The Portland Symphony Orchestra.

He has toured internationally with Curtis Salgado, John Nemeth, Kara Granger, Karen Lovely, Earl Thomas and United by Music North America. Fleschner’s song “I Want to love you” was in contention for Grammy Nomination by two different artists in the same year. He has released several albums as a band leader – and countless albums as a producer, sideman and band member. In demand as a producer, composer, songwriter, orchestrater, arranger, music director, side man and educator, Fleschner’s music displays a deep understanding of American roots music.

◦ Very inventive and swingin’ Mike Finnigan – Master Organist/Pianist◦ Dave is . . killin’ it on there. The songs are great! Curtis Salgado◦ Fleschner has a strong vision’ and has more than demonstrated his abilities. Marty Hughley, The Oregonian◦ Dave Fleschner’ has his act wired tight, oozing soulful pulp all over the place. John Chandler, Portland Tribune◦ Dave plays ‘ with a vengeance and fury. Bob Cooper, On-line Musicnet◦ Dave has a unique musical voice. Mary Burlingame, KMHD Radio 89.1fm◦ Very versatile! Touring with soul man Curtis Salgado shows, and the jazz swings in a 21st Century way! Tom D’Antoni, Editor ‘ Oregon Music News

The Bottleneck Blues Band
2025-06-13 19:30 - 21:00 | McMinnville, McMinnville, OR, United States
OREGON BREWERS & BBQ FESTIVAL
Friday, June 13·6:00 – 8:00pm

Oregon Brews & BBQ, 2070 NE Lafayette Ave, McMinnville, OR 97128, USA

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Welcome to the Oregon Brews & BBQ, Fathers Day Bash! We’re thrilled to have you join us for a weekend filled with fantastic craft beers, mouth-watering BBQ, and a lively atmosphere. Our event program is designed to guide you through all the exciting activities we have lined up. Whether you’re a beer enthusiast, a BBQ lover, or just here for a good time, there’s something for everyone. Dive into the program to make the most of your experience, and get ready for a day of unforgettable fun and flavor in the heart of Oregon! BOTTLENECK BLUES BAND TAKES THE MAIN STAGEFROM 4 TO 6PM.

Dave Fleschner's Blues Cabaret
2025-06-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St, Trinidad, CA, United States
with special guest, Earl Thomas.

Fest 4 All with United By Music
2025-06-20 00:00 - 2025-06-22 23:59 | Uptown Gig Harbor, 37675 NE Vista Key Dr, Hansville, WA, United States

Dave Fleschner duo with Karen-Maria Capo and the Blues Dancers
2025-06-24 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Hōkū Events on Madison, 1125 SE Madison St, Portland, OR, 97214, United States

Sabroso
2025-06-26 00:00 - 23:59 | Alpenglow Park, 61501 SE 15th St, Bend, OR, United States

Sabroso
2025-06-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Oregon City, Oregon City, OR, United States

Amanda Gresham Presents Festival After Hours at Hotel Rose with Dave Fleschner
2025-07-04 21:00 - 23:00, 2025-07-05 21:00 - 23:00 | Hotel Rose – A Staypineapple Hotel, 50 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR, United States
After Hours at Hotel Rose is back!
Amanda Gresham Revives “After Hours” at the Waterfront Blues Festival with Dave Fleschner hosting an All-Star Blues Piano Trio
Amanda Gresham has received Back What You Believe Award, Best Northwest Event for her Blues Brunches at Hotel Rose during Waterfront Blues Fest, and seven Anthem Awards for her purpose and mission-driven work over 3 decades in the music industry. Others who have received the Industry Recognition Anthem Award – brought to you by the Webby Awards – include Lady Gaga, Michelle Obama, Kamala Harris and Taylor Swift. Gresham has sponsored the DME Blues Cruises for over a decade, and founded Award winning events at the Hotel Rose.
The late-night series returns with a powerhouse trio led by acclaimed blues pianist Dave Fleschner, joined by Ben Jones on bass and Charles Neal on drums — promising deep grooves and electrifying improvisation into the early morning hours.
Held at the Hotel Rose, just steps away from the main festival grounds, this After Hours revival will be the perfect way for blues fans to keep the party going after the final mainstage note has faded. Adding to the excitement, Julie and Andy Strange of The StrangeTones will be among the special guests sitting in with the band. Fans can expect an evolving lineup of local and national talent dropping by for impromptu jams and unforgettable performances.
Amanda is excited to be working with the Hotel Rose and Dave Fleschner to bring back after hours sessions – where the magic happens — where musicians let go and let the music speaks for itself – when the heart of the blues is most alive.
Dave Fleschner performs routinely around the world as a producer, composer, songwriter, orchestrater, arranger, music director, side man and educator, Fleschner’s music displays a deep understanding of American roots music.
He’s worked with with Grammy Winning artists: B.B. King, The Pointer Sisters, Steve Miller, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Bobby Rush, Chubby Carrier and The Portland Symphony Orchestra. He has toured internationally with Curtis Salgado, John Nemeth, Kara Granger, Karen Lovely, Earl Thomas and United by Music North America. Fleschner’s song “I Want to love you” was in contention for Grammy Nomination by two different artists in the same year. He has released several albums as a band leader – and countless albums as a producer, sideman and band member.
Joined by Ben Jones on Bass:
“Always on the move and living the bass dream”
BASS MUSICIAN MAGAZINE – JULY 2016
RAUL AMADOR covers the wide world of Bassman Ben Jones in the July 2016 issue of Bass Musician Magazine:
” . . . This dynamic musician has been a Bassist and Musical Director for over 35 years, having toured or recorded with The Neville Brothers, Liv Warfield, Anita Baker and Jennifer Batten (to name a few on this long, impressive list) . . .
Charles Neal on Drums:
For the last 10 years he has lived in Portland performing, writing, producing, recording, and teaching music. To me Music=Life. Charles’s love for collaborating on other artist’s projects has been seen here in Portland when he has produced a powerful live Hip Hop group named QuiVaH which has received local and regional recognition with a following. Charles has played with many musicians in the northwest and continues to be an active musician in the Portland area. Furthermore he is constantly working on numerous music projects in the recording studio allowing him to continually sharpen an perfect his true love of composing music of all kinds.
“I’m always on a quest to surround my life and live my passion for music.” – Charles Neal

Waterfront Blues Fest Journey to Memphis Cruise
2025-07-05 14:00 - 17:00 | IL
https://aftontickets.com/wbf2025
CBA Journey to Memphis Finals with host IBC Band and Special Guests
I’ll be hosting the all star/house band.
Saturday, July 5 from 3 to 5 pm (Boards at 2:30 pm)Jonn Del Toro Richardson & the J2M Allstars • Kivett Bednar Band • JT Thomas • Journey to Memphis Competition
Cruisin’ to Memphis is a floating celebration of the region’s up-and-coming as well as established blues and soul artists. Two floors of entertainment. One featuring the two bands and two solo acts competing in the Journey to Memphis (J2M) Finals, with the winners advancing to the International Blues Challenge next January in Memphis.

The second stage will feature previous International Blues Challengers. They will take the stage alongside award-winning Texas guitar slinger Jonn Del Toro Richardson, the J2M Allstars feature Timmer Blakely, Dave Fleschner, Dave Melyan with special guests Ty Curtis, Rae Gordon, Brady Goss, Chad Rupp, Fenix, and Jason Thomas plus the Kivett Bednar Band.
This is the blues party not to be missed!

Advance: $55 | Day-Of: $60
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Dave Fleschner Presents John Bunzow at HōKū
2025-07-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Hōkū Events on Madison, 1125 SE Madison St, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
John Bunzow Band
HōKū Events on Madison
1125 SE Madison
Thursday, July 10
7:00 – 9:00
$15-$20 Sliding Scale
The band… Denny Bixby on bass (Oregon Music Hall of Fame, Rodney Crowell, and leader of the local singer-songwriter group, the Ex Nashville Cats) Dave Fleshner, keys and Kip Richardson, drums
The band showcases John Bunzow’s original songs and has performed on the Main Stage at the Portland Waterfront Blues Festival and The Sunbanks Roots Festival
John Bunzow, singer, songwriter, guitarist
Portland Oregon native John Bunzow’s mix of eclectic musical influences – melding blues, country, rock and even jazz – have helped establish him as an original artist of heartfelt depth, substance and style.
He’s as likely to draw on his love of the music of country legend Merle Haggard or scuffling barroom bard Tom Waits, as he is the smooth R&B and soul of Marvin Gaye, the iconic folk wisdom of Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Ry Cooder or the blues of Albert King.
After beginning his musical career in the Northwest scene playing in popular all-original bands the Cowboy Angels, X-Angels and more for over two decades, John set his sights on songwriter heaven – Nashville – scoring a songwriting contract with EMI Nashville/Famous Music and a recording contract with Liberty/Capitol Records. He quickly found his services in big demand with Nashville recording artists and had the opportunity to write for and perform with some of country and rock music’s biggest names.
His is deep roots music that touches the heart of anybody who’s ever raised a little hell on a Saturday night, or felt the pangs of a love gone bad.
https://www.johnbunzow.com/
Denny Bixby, bass and vocals
Oregon Music Hall of Famer Denny Bixby is known in his hometown of Portland, Oregon and far beyond as a creative, intuitive, and highly respected bassist and singer.  His work with multiple Grammy and other award-winning, world-renowned artists (Rodney Crowell, Nanci Griffith, Buddy Miller, Suzy Bogguss, Chet Atkins, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, Kathy Mattea) and with Portland’s own stellar musical community (Quarterflash, Curtis Salgado, Jon Koonce, Lloyd Jones, John Bunzow, Jack McMahon, Thad Beckman, Gary Ogan and many others) is well-documented.
Upon returning to Portland in 2005 after 18 years in the Nashville, Tennessee area, Denny continued his evolution as a musician by concentrating on songwriting and playing guitar.
Denny has two solo albums to his credit.  2003’s Fish Out of Water, recorded in Nashville, showcases his love of contemporary jazz and fusion with 10 original songs, and features his arrangements and production.
His latest collection of songs, released in 2017, is entitled Joyride.  The music falls into the Americana category, featuring roots, rock, folk, and country-influenced original material.
https://www.facebook.com/Denny-Bixby-Music-806937872996149/
Dave Fleschner, keys
Dave Fleschner performs routinely around the world. He has performed with Grammy Winning artists: B.B. King, The Pointer Sisters, Steve Miller, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Bobby Rush, Chubby Carrier and The Portland Symphony Orchestra. He has toured internationally with Curtis Salgado, John Nemeth, Kara Granger, Karen Lovely, Earl Thomas and United by Music North America. Fleschner’s song “I Want to Love You” was in contention for a Grammy Nomination by two different artists in the same year. He has released several albums as a band leader and countless albums as a producer, sideman and band member. In demand as a producer, composer, songwriter, orchestrator, arranger, music director, side man and educator, Fleschner’s music displays a deep understanding of American roots music.
Kip Richardson, drums
Kip Richardson is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Portland, Oregon. He was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame as a member of Johnny and the Distractions. The Prose are Doug Fraser, Denny Bixby, John Bunzow and Steve Shroy, all total pros who have performed and recorded as frontmen or members of some of the best musical acts in the country.
https://www.youtube.com/@kiprichardson15

Idle Poets at Rainer Days
2025-07-11 20:00 - 21:00 | Rainier, Rainier, OR, United States

Trinidad Kid
2025-07-12 05:00 - 09:00 | Big Lagoon Campgrounds, 700 A St, Trinidad, CA, United States
https://trinidadkid.com/

United By Music America
2025-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Market Square, Tacoma, WA, United States
Music on the Square
https://www.cityofup.com/420/Music-on-the-Square#:~:text=Music%20on%20the%20Square%20is,Drexler%20Drive%20or%2037th%20Street

Sabroso
2025-07-18 22:00 - 2025-07-19 01:00 | ilani, 1 Cowlitz Way, Kelso, WA, United States

The Guilty Pleasures
2025-07-19 00:00 - 23:59 | Maryhill Museum of Art, 35 Maryhill Museum Dr, Goldendale, WA, United States
Not sure this show is open to the public, but we’re likely to have a couple booked right around it.

Idle Poets
2025-07-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Independence, OR, USA
Independence Summer Concert Series
