Cut River Grille - Open Mic

05/22/2026

04/23/2026

Sounds like Doc is back in action on sax! He and Taylor got together with Conrad the other day, eager to hear the results!

04/09/2026

Hey gang! The April Birth Month Music Challenge is just a few weeks away! Not required of course and collaborations are always encouraged! Perform at least one song from an artist, or the band the were in, who was born in the current month. Here is a list of possible artists from a quick google search:

Apr 1: Sergei Rachmaninoff (composer), Hillary Scott (Lady A)
Apr 2: Marvin Gaye, Emmylou Harris
Apr 3: Doris Day
Apr 5: Pharrell Williams, Agnetha Fältskog (ABBA)
Apr 6: Merle Haggard
Apr 7: Billie Holiday, John Oates (Hall & Oates)
Apr 8: Julian Lennon, Biz Markie
Apr 12: Herbie Hancock, David Cassidy
Apr 14: Loretta Lynn
Apr 16: Dusty Springfield
Apr 24: Barbra Streisand
Apr 25: Ella Fitzgerald, Albert King
Apr 29: Willie Nelson, Duke Ellington
Apr 30: Peter Frampton
Maynard James Keenan (Tool)
Mark Tremonti (Alter Bridge/Creed)
Machine Gun Kelly (Colson Baker)
Glen Campbell
Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional)
Brian Setzer
Herbie Hancock (Jazz pianist)
Billie Holiday (Jazz singer)
Duke Ellington (Jazz composer)
Sergei Rachmaninoff (Composer)
Ella Fitzgerald (Jazz singer)

03/25/2026

Our first "themed" Birth Month Music Challenge was a great success! We will do it again at the 4th week open mic nights! I hope you can make it!

If you were there this past Monday, tell us what you think of our themed event!

Thank you performers, patrons and staff at Cut River Grille!!

03/21/2026

Hey gang! Trying something new out for the 4th Monday Open Mics! Not required of course and collaborations are always encouraged! Perform one song from an artist, or the band the were in, who was born in the current month. I know this is short notice for this coming Monday but let’s se what shakes out anyway! Here is a list of possible artists from a quick google search:

* Roger Daltrey (March 1, 1944): Lead singer of The Who.
* Frédéric Chopin (March 1, 1810): Polish composer and virtuoso pianist.
* Glenn Miller (March 1, 1904): American bandleader.
* Harry Belafonte (March 1, 1927): Singer and activist.
* Antonio Vivaldi (March 4, 1678): Composer.
* Bobby Womack (March 4, 1944): Singer-songwriter.
* Chris Squire (March 4, 1948): Bassist for Yes.
* Maurice Ravel (March 7, 1875): Composer.
* Micky Dolenz (March 8, 1945): Drummer/singer for The Monkees.
* John Cale (March 9, 1942): Co-founder of The Velvet Underground.
* Bobby McFerrin (March 11, 1950): Singer ("Don't Worry, Be Happy").
* Al Jarreau (March 12, 1940): Jazz singer.
* James Taylor (March 12, 1948): Singer-songwriter.
* Quincy Jones (March 14, 1933): Producer/musician.
* Lightnin' Hopkins (March 15, 1912): Blues guitarist.
* Nat King Cole (March 17, 1919): Jazz pianist and vocalist.
* Chester Bennington (March 20, 1976): Singer for Linkin Park.
* Wolfgang Van Halen (March 16, 1991): Rock bassist.
* Aretha Franklin (March 25, 1942): The Queen of Soul.
* Elton John (March 25, 1947): Singer/pianist.
* Diana Ross (March 26, 1944): Singer (The Supremes).
* Eric Clapton (March 30, 1945): Guitarist/singer.
* Celine Dion (March 30, 1968): Singer.
* Tracy Chapman (March 30, 1964): Singer-songwriter.
* Norah Jones (March 30, 1979): Singer/pianist.
* Adam Levine (March 18, 1979): Maroon 5 frontman.
* Kesha (March 1, 1987).
* Justin Bieber (March 1, 1994).
* Billy Corgan (March 17, 1967): Smashing Pumpkins.
* Mark Hoppus (March 15, 1972): Blink-182.
* Dee Snider (March 15, 1955): Twisted Sister.

Thanks, y’all!!

Cut River Grille

03/04/2026

Last Open Mic!

02/17/2026

Join us Monday February 23rd for Open Mic night and a Tribute to our Dan "Walleye" Smith!

6PM

Cut River Grille

11/17/2025

Last week marked Cut River Grill Open Mic‘s 2nd Year Anniversary! It was an amazing evening of music including collaborations with performances from:
Scott Weathers
Doug Thomas with some help from Mark on drums and Logan on bass.
CSP (Crowett-Seam Project) Brian & Beth Adams!
Deb & Co. Deb on vocals, Chris on percussion and backing vocals, Logan on guitar and vocals, and Mike Wagner on Drums for a few too.
Brady & Trent with help from Mike Wagner on drums
Conrad & Co. Conrad on lead guitar and vocals, Taylor on rhythm guitar and vocals, Mark on drums, Doc on sax and Logan on bass.
Hobbes
Jessie
Aldrich and Co.

Thank you Cut River Grille!

For the occasion, we raffled off “Dinner For Two” gift cards for the following establishments:
Beaverton Tavern
Cut River Grille
Springbrook Inn FrogTiki
The Highway Brewing Co.

09/17/2025