Soundwaves: Dec. 31-Jan. 7

Wednesday, Dec. 31

Robert Meade

Salishan Coastal Lodge • Gleneden Beach

Enjoy an acoustic set at the Attic Lounge. 5-7 pm, 7760 Hwy. 101.

Freddy Trujillo
Meridian Restaurant & Bar • Pacific City
Trujillo welcomes in 2026 with his warm vocals and bass-forward style. 5-8 pm, 33000 Cape Kiwanda Drive.

New Year Triple Header

Whale Tail Diner • Yachats

Celebrate with classic country and rock from Bill & the Whales Tail Twisters at 5:30 pm; music from the 1920s to 2020 by James Ferguson at 7:30 pm; followed by rock classics and originals by Incydiia at 9:30 pm, 580 US-101, 541-547-3399.

Tex Brooklyn Experiment

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Enjoy original songs, old standards, unique arrangements, requests and fun from Bill Stiffler on bass, Morgen Silverhorn on horns, C.M. Ducks on guitar and Robert “Tex Brooklyn” Rubin on piano and accordion. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.

Soul Proprietors

Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach

Ring in the New Year with some funk and soul. 6:30-9 pm at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.

New Year’s Eve Benefit Concert

Lincoln City Cultural Center

Coastal reggae favorites JaSkaMon present a tribute to Jamaican music legend Jimmy Cliff, with proceeds benefiting World Central Kitchen’s hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica. $20. 6-9 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI, go to jaskamon.com.

N.E. Daynow
The Tie Breaker • Rockaway Beach
Welcome in 2026 with covers of classic rock, pop, blues and a few originals from Doral Vance on keyboard, Rodney Dahl on guitar, and Tim Croman on bass. 9 pm-midnight, 194 US-101.

Karaoke

2 Broke Bartenders • Newport

With KJ/DJ Prince of Pop InsaSpence. 8:30-1130 pm, 636 SW Hurbert Street, 541-264-8363.

Tsunami Zone

Bay Haven Inn • Newport

Get out of the way for this coastal rock experience. 9 pm-midnight, 608 SW Bay Blvd.

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

Celebrate 2026 in style with a live DJ/KJ and a Champagne toast. 9 pm-2 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Thursday, Jan.1

Open Mic

Whale Tail Diner • Yachats

Hosted by Darren Elderage. 5:30 pm, 580 US-101, 541-547-3399.

Ian Smith

The Drift Inn • Yachats

An evening of classics from a local legend. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

Friday, Jan. 2

Waldport Acoustic Jam

Waldport Community Center

Musicians and listeners of all ages and abilities are welcome and a piano is available. 3-5 pm, 265 NW Hemlock Street.

Mike Tolle

Hilltop Cafe and Bistro • Waldport

Acoustic folk blues. 5-7 pm, 828 SW Pacific Coast Highway. 541-563-2750.

Garibaldi Jam

Garibaldi Community Hall

Mostly old-time favorites and Country-Western standards. Cut a rug on the large dance floor or simply sit and enjoy. 6-8 pm, 6th Street and Acacia Avenue.

John Franke

The Drift Inn • Yachats

An eclectic mix of folk, swing, bluegrass and country standards. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

Open Mic/Karaoke

Primaltones Community Venue • Newport

Bring your instrument and sing an original or sign up for karaoke. 7-11 pm, 2925 SE Ferry Slip Road.

Steve-O

Whale Tail Diner • Yachats

Classic rock. 7:30 pm, 580 US-101, 541-547-3399.

Karaoke

2 Broke Bartenders • Newport

With KJ/DJ Prince of Pop InsaSpence. 8:30-1130 pm, 636 SW Hurbert Street, 541-264-8363.

Karaoke

Bay Haven Inn • Newport

Have a great time with local host Dr B. and support a small, local venue. 8:30 pm-close, 608 SW Bay Blvd.

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Karaoke
Tie Breaker • Rockaway Beach
With KJ/DJ Denise. 9 pm-midnight, 194 Hwy. 101 S, 971-306-1041.

DJ Metal

Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City

Playing club hits in the Rogue River Lounge. 10 pm-1:30 am, 1777 NW 44th Street. Lincoln City, 888-244-6665.

Saturday, Jan. 3

Ron Simans 

Whale Tail Diner • Yachats

Classic country and rock. 5:30 pm, 580 US-101, 541-547-3399.

Son of Beaches

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Original music with vocals, guitar, mandolin, bass and percussion. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

TRL Night

Primaltones Community Venue • Newport

Request your favorite songs and dance all night with the Total Request DJ format. 8 pm-close, 2925 SE Ferry Slip Road.

Karaoke

2 Broke Bartenders • Newport

With KJ/DJ Prince of Pop InsaSpence. 8:30-1130 pm, 636 SW Hurbert Street, 541-264-8363.

Karaoke

Snug Harbor Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

Hosted by Doctor B. 8:30 pm- midnight, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.

Karaoke

Bay Haven Inn • Newport

Have a great time with local host Precious. and support a small, local venue. 8:30 pm-close, 608 SW Bay Blvd.

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

9 pm-2 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Karaoke
Tie Breaker • Rockaway Beach
With KJ/DJ Denise. 9 pm-midnight, 194 Hwy. 101 S, 971-306-1041.

DJ Metal

Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City

Playing club hits in the Rogue River Lounge. 10 pm-1:30 am, 1777 NW 44th Street. Lincoln City, 888-244-6665.

Sunday, Jan. 4

Open Mic

Café Chill • Waldport

Show your music talent or listen with friendly folks to great music. Kid-friendly. 1-3 pm, 540 NE Commercial Street.

EZ Eddy & The Jumpers

Old Oregon Saloon • Lincoln City

A blues party featuring EZ Eddy Campy and friends. 2-6 pm, 1604 NE Hwy. 101.

Sunday Jam

Bay Haven Inn • Newport

A chance for professional musicians to collaborate and improvise. 3-6 pm, 608 SW Bay Blvd.

Overdue Bills

Yachats Underground Pub

Acoustic blues and ballads. 4-6 pm, 125 Oceanview Drive.                

Mike Tolle

Luna Sea in Seal Rock

Acoustic folk blues. 5-7:30 pm, Luna Sea, 10111 N. Hwy. 101, Seal Rock, 541-563-LUNA.

Chuck Tourtillot

The Drift Inn • Yachats

With musical influences ranging from classic rock, blues, folk and country, Chuck has developed a rich repertoire to share with his audiences. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.

Karaoke

SeaNote Restaurant & Lounge • Yachats

8-11 pm, 333 Hwy 101 N, 541-547-3612.

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Karaoke

Snug Harbor Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

Hosted by Doctor B. 8:30 pm-midnight, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.

Monday, Jan. 5

Lavinia Ross

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Lavinia sings songs from sources as varied as Joni Mitchell, Kate Wolf and Peter Rowan, as well as her own compositions. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.

Karaoke

2 Broke Bartenders • Newport

With KJ/DJ Prince of Pop InsaSpence. 8:30-1130 pm, 636 SW Hurbert Street, 541-264-8363.

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Karaoke

Snug Harbor Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

Industry night. 8:30 pm-midnight, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.

Tuesday, Jan. 6

Linda Yapp

Zurita in Nye Beach • Newport

Mellow acoustic classics and easy listening to dine by. 5:30-8 pm, 711 NW 2nd Court, 541-272-5078.

Lincoln City Bluegrass Jam

Eagles Lodge • Lincoln City

Classic and contemporary bluegrass, old-time Americana and country music. Bring your acoustic instrument to play and sing in the Jam Circle, or just come to listen. All welcome. 6-8 pm, 737 SW 32nd Street.

John Bringetto Duo

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Latin classics and jazz standards. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.

Karaoke

2 Broke Bartenders • Newport

With KJ/DJ Prince of Pop InsaSpence. 8:30-1130 pm, 636 SW Hurbert Street, 541-264-8363.

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Wednesday, Jan. 7

Dylan Crawford

Salishan Coastal Lodge • Gleneden Beach

Enjoy an acoustic set at the Attic Lounge. 5-7 pm, 7760 Hwy. 101.

Joy Zimmerman

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Vivid, poignant, dynamic singer-songwriter. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.

Karaoke

Outtagas Pizza • Yachats

6-9 pm, 1685 Hwy. 101 N, 541-547-4424.

Karaoke

2 Broke Bartenders • Newport

With KJ/DJ Prince of Pop InsaSpence. 8:30-1130 pm, 636 SW Hurbert Street, 541-264-8363.

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

Celebrate 2026 in style with a live DJ/KJ and a Champagne toast. 9 pm-2 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.