Paul “Buck”, manager, songwriter, entertainer of Internationally acclaimed, The New Christy Minstrels is
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Paul “Buck”, manager, songwriter, entertainer of Internationally acclaimed, The New Christy Minstrels is

“blowing in the Wind through the 60’s folk scene. Buck features his master-
ful “Tribute to Bob Dylan” with songs and untold stories behind the man who

changed musical history. Many artist’ have been influenced, as well, and
Buck includes such artist’ as Peter, Paul & Mary, Woody Guthrie, The Byrds,
John Denver, Donovan and the Beatles to name just a few.
Kingston Trio, Vancouver and Detroit Symphony’s, Jan and Dean, Barry
McGuire and even Van Halen are but a few of the big names he has been
privileged to perform with.
Buck shares his own amazing journey through windy roads, hills and valleys
while adding comedy and class, “The Times they are a’ changin’” but the 60’s
are an era that is still very much alive and remains unchanged.
During your featured show, Buck covers other artist’ from country legends
Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. Then he dives into the rock
and roll scene with his remarkable, highly acclaimed song writing talents
with originals and medleys leaving you feeling a great sense of pride for our
Country, Community and Hometown right here in the Good Ol’ USA. Show less

Forest Mountain Lion is a musician originally from Cottage Grove. He creates lyric-driven "animist folk rock" that brings together themes of love, the invulnerable human spirit, the power of local community, and resistance to exploitative industrial systems. Forest is accompanied by Jacob Sellars on bass and Courtney Renea on harmony vocals. The group's new album "Love and Other Acts of Subversion" is due out in July. Live video on KWVA: YouTube Link

Windy Ridge is a four-piece ensemble whose threads are deeply woven into the
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Windy Ridge is a four-piece ensemble whose threads are deeply woven into the
fabric of Cottage Grove’s music history. Three of the founding members have been
playing together for nearly fifty years and the newest member, drummer Brad, has
nearly ten years with the band under his belt. The band delivers an eclectic brew of
music ranging from Rock and Roll, Country Rock, with a little blues and
Americana thrown in. Popular covers and original music fill out a set list that has
something for everyone. The bands members are David Munsell-guitar and lead
vocals, Joe Tennis-lead guitar and vocals, Ken Bachelder-bass and vocals and Brad
Helsel-drums and vocals. They are proud to be back at Bohemia Days and look
forward to seeing everyone. Show less

The One More Time Marching Band (OMT) has been a Eugene-area institution since 1986. The band got its start playing in the Eugene Celebration parade, and parades have remained close to our hearts. But we've also come to love playing at concerts in the parks, at baseball games, and at all kinds of community celebrations. The affairs of the band are managed by the One More Time Band Council.

Larry Barkemeyer and Jeff Boyle grew up in and around Cottage Grove, Oregon... and played together for many years in country and blues bands in the area. Around 2005, Colleen and Tom Ellis moved to town and started playing in coffee shops and met Larry. The idea to play as a group soon took hold and The Huckleberrys came to be. Of course, it was the “I’m your huckleberry” from Tombstone that gave us the name!
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Larry Barkemeyer and Jeff Boyle grew up in and around Cottage Grove, Oregon... and played together for many years in country and blues bands in the area. Around 2005, Colleen and Tom Ellis moved to town and started playing in coffee shops and met Larry. The idea to play as a group soon took hold and The Huckleberrys came to be. Of course, it was the “I’m your huckleberry” from Tombstone that gave us the name!

For years the band played all over the Willamette Valley having a great time, then in 2016, Jeff got in a serious accident and had to drop out. Nathan Smith joined to play bass and keep the music going... and have some fun with the Huckle folk. Nathan had played mandolin on the CD and knew most of the music.

In 2018, Nathan left the Huckleberrys as his work as a music/recording teacher became his focal point. Our good friend, Neil Isaacson (who had done mastering on the original version of the Huck CD), who has played bass in many bluegrass, Celtic, and country bands… became the Huckleberry bass player. And on we go!

2024 came along, and The Huckleberrys started growing again! We asked Luke Lillard to come and play mandolin and sing with us... and Charles Sales with his wonderful harmonica.

The Huckleberrys of Cottage Grove

Larry Barkemeyer – guitar, vocals

Colleen Ellis – vocals, ukulele, guitar

Neil Isaacson – bass, vocals

Luke Lillard – mandolin, vocals

Charles Sales – harmonica

Tom Ellis – trash can Show less