2026 Haystack Schedule. Will call, ticket pickup, and ticket sales open at 4PM at the North Bend Theatre.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ North Bend Theatre
– Great American Trainwreck
Full of Americana, bluegrass and northwest music, Great American Trainwreck combines melodic riffs and thoughtful lyrics to define their progressive approach to traditional genres. Hailing from Seattle, the band formed when friends and former bandmates got together to share their love for rootsy Americana. With influences ranging from Alison Krauss & Union Station to Blackberry Smoke, their original music blends bluegrass, southern rock and classic country into a sound uniquely their own.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Boxley's
– Tinkham Road
Tinkham Road, a 'paranormal string band' founded in 2014 by band leader Bob Antone, performs original and historical music of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. With a ten-year history of public performance, this amazing collective of sound explores folkloric themes through diverse perspectives. From logging camp ballads to train songs and hobo camp poetry, to early jazz, western swing, bluegrass, dark folk, art film inspired and avant-garde sensibilities, live performances exude a sense of mystery. Having recorded their latest and fourth album 'Live at the Sunset Garage,' Tinkham Road and friends are moving full steam ahead. Recently, 'Wizard Island' was chosen for a documentary film called 'The Man Who Invented Flying Saucers' by Dr. Dean Bertram. You can find their first two albums on Spotify and Apple Music. Album three, 'Three Forks,' is only available on Bandcamp. 'Live at the Sunset Garage' is currently under production and will be made available soon.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Moose Lodge
– Henhouse Ramblers & Low Bar Ramblers
The Henhouse Ramblers are a Backporch Bluegrass duo featuring down-home music from two veterans of the West Coast Bluegrass scene. Ellen Marx, guitar, has performed oncollege campuses and festivals from Seattle to San Diego. She can be heard on numerous recordings on national labels. Steve Marx, 5-string banjo, has performed on the Ed Sullivan show, the New Steve Allen Show, local NW TV and radio stations, and has been with various bluegrass groups since the sixties.
The Low Bar Ramblers are a bluegrass band with a rock background, with members having played in many of Seattle's seminal rock/power pop/grunge/punk/etc. bands from the '80s to the present. A shared love of bluegrass, and a desire to try something we hadn't done before, led to the formation of this here outfit. Bruce Fairweather- mandolin, Jim Sangster-bass, Mary Gross-fiddle, Steve Marx-banjo, Michael Speers-guitar
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Hartwood Cafe
– sunny blue duo
sunny blue is singer songwriter jean mann and violinist Greg Ensminger.
Experience the richly textured song palate: a combo of intimate singer-songwriter-Americana to bluesy-grass and tasty vocal harmonies.
The two met performing at PNW open mics, finding an easy musical camaraderie.
Soon after, a duo show at Tractor Tavern and sunny blue was born.
jean mann: award-winning singer-songwriter, plays guitar, ukulele and harmonica. Off stage, she teaches ukulele and hosts multi-arts mini retreats.
Greg Ensminger: a lifelong violinist, began writing songs 5 years ago, getting involved in songwriter groups and music festivals, helps host Mosaic MI open mic.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Birches Habitat
– Abby K + Chris Klimecky
Abby K brings a rich blend of folk, pop, country, and rock to the stage—a sound she calls Heart-Rock. Rooted in her Kentucky upbringing and inspired by legendary American songwriters, her music turns everyday stories into vivid, emotional landscapes. Now based in the Pacific Northwest, Abby crafts songs that echo both the beauty of her surroundings and the shared human experience at the heart of her work. She's released four albums: Bare Your Soul (2014), Heart Shaped Rock (2016), The Whole Truth (2019), and Where We're At (2023). In 2023, she also founded Mosaic MI, a community-driven effort to uplift local musicians.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ DT Vintage & More
– Monte Lynch Trio
Monte Lynch is a beloved figure in North Bend's music scene, known for his soulful guitar work and heartfelt vocals. As a self-described "itinerant guitar player who sings along," Monte brings an authentic blues sound to every performance. His engaging stage presence and deep connection to the music resonate with audiences, making him a local legend and favorite. Whether playing solo or with his bands, Monte's music captures the spirit of the Pacific Northwest's rich musical heritage.
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ North Bend Trading Company
– Kaleb Baize
Kaleb Baize, originally from Akron, Indiana, is a Folk Singer/Songwriter who believes in transforming his deep-seated love affair with music into a lifelong endeavor. Kaleb's musical approach drops color in, on, and beyond the lines of genre. Kaleb weaves a creative spin to a new-age of old-time tunes. Proving to be bold, untethered, and articulate.
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Pro Ski and Mountain Service
– Haystack Hootenanny
Join us for a rollicking good time at the Haystack Hootenanny, a down-home, foot-stompin' celebration of Americana spirit hosted by the one and only Dean Snavely and Friends. This all-acoustic jam is where pickers, strummers, singers, and toe-tappers come together for a night of spontaneous music-making, shared songs, and front porch charm. Bring your instrument, your voice, or just your love of great live music—everyone's welcome at the circle. Expect classics, surprises, and the kind of musical magic you can't plan—only feel.
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Pearl & Stone
– Willow & Wood
Willow & Wood is a Nashville-via-Seattle duo weaving together the haunting beauty of folk-noir with the emotional depth of Americana. Led by vocalist Willow Scrivner and guitarist Kevin Wood, their sound is both hypnotic and cinematic—described as "gathering raw energy like lightning rods in an electrical storm." Their 2020 album Tornadoes in My Head showcases their signature blend of dreamy melodies and melancholy textures. Tracks like "Kindling For a Fire" and "There Will Always Be a Light" invite listeners into a world of mysterious beauty and emotional resonance.
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Main Street Pilates
– Ranger & the Re-Arrangers
Ranger and the "Re-Arrangers" play Hot Club Swing--upbeat, high-energy swing on acoustic instruments. They'll play and sing lots of classic American swing tunes, and mix in some other traditional American genres--fiddle tunes, Western Swing tunes, and maybe an occasional Ragtime number. At the heart of their sound is tight interplay between Ranger (violin) and Dave (mandolin). RANGER SCIACCA mixes sweet violin playing with solos that swing so hard you can't sit still. DAVE STEWART performs on both acoustic and electric mandolins. He's also a tremendous vocalist. Rhythm Guitar -- MIKE SCIACCA is Ranger's father. Bass -- MICK NICHOLSON played for 11 years with the US Navy Band. Percussion -- JEFFREY MOOSE is loved by fans for his creative, high-energy percussion.
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Volition Brewing Co.
– Amy Laybourn Band
“Amy Laybourn, the soulful Seattle musician and singer-songwriter, weaves heartfelt melodies and poetic lyrics into an enchanting musical journey.”
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Scott Rinckenberger Gallery
– Allison Preisinger & Nancy K. Dillon
Allison Preisinger is a Tacoma-based performing songwriter and Berklee College of Music graduate known for her evocative, Americana-infused sound against the background of many influences including Iron & Wine, Tom Petty, and Gillian Welch. Her most recent release, Standing Steady, is a heartfelt exploration of stillness and simplicity, intertwining her music with poems from various poets to create a deeply personal and therapeutic work. She is also known for her unique collaborations, including her recent work on an album produced by The National Park Service, where she contributed to a song honoring Olympic National Park. A multi-instrumentalist with a passion for storytelling, Allison aspires to use her art to uplift, connect, and share the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
Nancy K. Dillon is a songwriter/performer and visual artist. Growing up in Oklahoma six blocks from Route 66, she soon headed out West and fell in love with traveling the open road traversing the mountains and the wide open spaces. Dillon is a former KBCS-FM (Seattle/Bellevue) Folk DJ and she operates a small niche radio promotions business, Rose Rock Music Services. Nancy has released three full-length studio albums and an EP, Live at The Royal Room. Her most recent CD, A Game of Swans, was released in the USA in January 2018 and the album debuted in the Top 20 on the Folk Alliance Intl. Folk Radio Chart. Subsequently, A Game of Swans was released to Europe and UK radio stations in December of 2018 to extensive airplay on the BBC and in Europe. Nancy’s 4th studio album, Cawker City Blues, will feature a fresh sound and be released in 2026.
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM @ Twin Peaks Pub21+
– Wes Weddell & Alicia Healey
Torch, twang, story, & style - original songs with deep NW roots
Songwriter, producer, and recording engineer Alicia Healey delivers alt-country ballads and rock-flavored songs in which the sometimes sweet, sometimes gritty stories of her characters come to life. Some are heartbreaking, one or two are cautiously hopeful, all strive to tap into our trials and celebrations: the everyday of the everybody. Powerful vocals and driving acoustic guitar offer sit-at-the-top-of-your-window-seat listening.
For the past 25 years, Wes Weddell has worked multiple shifts in the engine room of Seattle’s roots music scene as frontman, sideman, writer, teacher, and community-builder. “Always heartfelt and well-constructed” (Seattle Weekly), listeners have come to expect Weddell’s regionally rooted songs to “speak for themselves” (No Depression). Since 2010, he has written more than 60 songs inspired by books for The Bushwick Book Club Seattle, an expanding collective of songwriters creating new art sparked by literature.
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM @ North Bend Chevrolet
– Casey Freedom Band
Casey Freedom is an Americana singer-songwriter based in Lake Stevens, Washington, known for his honest lyrics and traditional folk sound. With husky guitar chops and a warm, burly voice, he brings a fresh spin to a familiar style that's both intimate and fun. In 2023, he released his self-titled debut album, co-produced with Seattle-based Jonathan Plum. The album features eight tracks spanning genres from bluegrass and Americana to country-folk and blues. Freedom performs regularly throughout the greater Washington area and has also played in California and Canada.
9:00 PM - 11:59 PM @ North Bend Theatre
– Greenwood Music Collective
What if Fleetwood Mac formed in the '90s—only they met in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood instead of Laurel Canyon, and half the band hailed from the Midwest and Idaho? That's the spirit behind Greenwood Music Collective (GMC)—a band of westbound wanderers who crossed paths, swapped stories, and cooked up a fresh take on Americana. Founded by drummer Dave Hill Jr., guitarist Jack Quick, and vocalist Michela Miller, GMC blends folk, alt-country, and '70s rock into harmony-rich, heartfelt songs with sneaky hooks. From murder ballads and hard-earned wisdom to a singalong ode to baking the perfect pie, their music walks the line between grit and grace.
9:00 PM - 11:59 PM @ Boxley's
– Steve Aliment & Annie O'Neill
The Steve Aliment & Annie O’Neill band's songs are guitar-oriented roots, country, rock and soul influenced with vocal harmonies drawn from The Everly Brothers, The Byrds and The Beatles. With smokin’ guitars, rock- solid rhythms and dynamic vocal harmony- this band of veteran Pacific Northwest troubadours always delivers a compelling live show!
Steve and Annie formed the band in 2021 by teaming up with guitarist Bart Hyde, drummer Perry Morgan, pedal steel guitarist Mark Wuesthoff, and guitarist Garth Reeves.