Scratchdog Stringband, based in Portland and touring throughout the Pacific Northwest, delivers a fresh amalgamation of classic and contemporary Americana music. These artisans continually hone their technical finesse through exuberant experimentation and intuitive improvisation. The sound that emerges is uniquely “Scratchdog,” deriving from influences in Rock, Folk, Country and Jazz. Their repertoire ranges from fierce boot-stompers to rolling country ballads, as well as genre-benders in between. Complemented by thoughtful lyricism, the whole is a sound larger than the sum of its parts. The show starts at 7:00pm and admission is free.