Band leader Andrew Emlen, founded folk ensemble Willapa Hills, in 2003, running for 11 years, before the creation of Skamokawa Swamp Opera (SSO.) While Willapa Hills was predominantly folk, SSO veers into the uncharted territory of new wave rock covers produced acoustically, and genres on the other end of the spectrum. Band member Kyleen Austin’s classical opera chops, Jillian Raye’s contemporary underground rock sensibilities, and the pop punk rhythm’s of drummer Erik Friend have dished out a smorgasbord of quirky lovable music, making SSO a household favorite on the banks of the Columbia.

KALA Performance Space presents Alice DiMicele, an Americana/Folk Singer-Songwriter based in Southern Oregon.

KALA Stage welcomes Portland trio Uncle Mary, Saturday May 27 at 8pm, doors open 7:30pm. They are Heidi Hodge on double bass, Kya Eckstrand on washboard percussion, and Pat Buckley on guitar.  With their infectious energy they create a rich tapestry of sound; 3-part harmonies abound. Old blues from the Read more…

KALA presents Author Alyssa Graybeal in a book release celebration of her new release FLOPPY Tales of a Genetic Freak of Nature at the End of the World.

A professional musician for nearly 20 years, Dean Mueller has worked as a performer, producer, promoter, recording engineer and teacher. Now he begins a new phase of his career with Life Ain’t All Roses, his solo album debut.

KALA welcomes acoustic quartet STURZT from Boulder Colorado, on tour, Friday, June 30 at 7:30pm. The acoustic quartet falls somewhere at the intersection of folk and soul, with lead singer Andrew Sturtz’s melodic vocals soaring over the lower string instrumentals.

KALA presents the North Coast’s one and only surf band, Bikini Beach on Friday, July 14 at 8pm. Doors open 7:30pm

KALA welcomes the Robin Gibson Band from Portland, Or.  Originally from San Francisco, guitarist/vocalist Gibson has been on the guitar since 1966.  His influences: Ray Charles, SRV, Allman Brothers, Link Wray, Big Brother & the Holding Co, Gov't Mule, Tommy Castro, Kenny Blue Ray, Eric Clapton. “All the usual suspects Read more…

Rock/Folks/Soul Artist, Scott Strickland in Concert at KALA

Mary Flower. Internationally known, award-winning acoustic blues finger picking artist at KALA Performance Space

Four Fisherpoets support Tele Aadsen's new release What Water Holds

-Uncle Mary and the Juke Joint revivalists help KALA and YOU celebrate the thinning of the veils!