Join us for our free concert series with top musicians! Pack a lunch or stop by one of the many nearby eateries at NE 24th and Glisan. Bring your food in (no pork or shellfish, please) and come and hear the music!

The concerts will feature small ensembles and soloists that are semi-acoustic and always enlivening. The EJC welcomes seniors, parents and kids, students, and all others. What better thing is there to do on a Friday afternoon?!

Whiskey Deaf Duet
Annie Staninec and John Kael are a Portland duo that share a passion for traditional bluegrass, early country and old-time music, and they have a vast repertoire spanning many decades. They both play and teach multiple instruments, have toured internationally, and have received numerous awards and recognition.

Annie is a uniquely gifted fiddle player, bringing driving rhythm, musicality and joyful exuberance to every performance. She has toured the world with artists spanning from David Grisman to Rod Stewart, and is on countless recordings in a variety of musical styles. John plays guitar, banjo, mandolin and bass equally deftly, and is an award-winning songwriter. Together, they put on a show that is both educational and entertaining, and Annie's fiddling is 100% guaranteed to put a smile on your face