Summer Main Stage

This schedule is still under construction!
Simmer Down ~ Friday July 20, 2018 ~ 5:30 to 6:45 pm

Molly Elkins and Craig Jahne are longtime friends and experienced members of the Portland music scene, playing in local bands Rock Doctors, Angela Haywood and Soul Expression, Probable Cause and The B4s. In 2015 they decided to branch off from our loud and rowdy rock ‘n roll background and simmer down a bit. And so the Simmer Down duo was formed. Start with a variety of popular folk, country, rock, pop selections then simmer them down to simple acoustic arrangements using vocal harmonies and the occasional looper to fill out the sound. Begin your Festival experience with a relaxed dinner, enjoy our beer/wine/cider garden and enjoy this talented duo!

The Nu Wavers ~ Friday, July 20, 2018 ~ 7:30 to 11:00 pm

"Best party band in Portland!" - Sheila Hamilton (Author, Emmy Awarding Winning Journalist, Portland's Favorite Radio Host)

When Blake Sakamoto (Dan Reed Network. Hit Machine) isn't producing events and fundraising, he shares his love of the 80s with his band the NU WAVERS!
The NU WAVERS perform the most complete set of music from the 80s and more! The NU WAVERS play your 80s favorites, College Radio Classics and Alternative gems! With five distinct singers, The Nu Wavers capture the diversity of a memorable era in pop culture!

Mbrascatu ~ Saturday, July 21, 2018 ~ 11:30 am to 12:45 pm

A musical product of the creative melting pot of Portland, Mbrascatu is an indie rock band that draws from diverse European and American roots to create a unique signature sound.

Blending together dynamics ranging from delicate to explosive; expressive Italian lyrics; hook-laden melodies; inventive arrangements; and energetic rhythms to dance to; the band has performed extensively throughout the Pacific Northwest, delighting audiences at the hottest music venues, outdoor festivals, bars, clubs and local radio stations.

* Seattle Knights ~ Times TBA *
Medieval skits, comic antics, improvisation and swordplay with this popular troupe, performing in front of the stage.

* Brent Rogers & KJ Miller, Bernie Sims & More! - Times TBA *

Pilar French ~ Saturday, July 21, 2018 ~ Times TBA

Pilar French is a talented singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with a deep mix of styles and insights. She’s funny, brainy, sexy, articulate and precise, with a desire for serendipity. She is as comfortable playing solo with an acoustic guitar in an intimate setting as she is rocking out with her band on a festival or club stage. Her unique blend of music has been described as “bluesy and funky one moment, intimate and ethereal the next."

* Seattle Knights ~ 5:00 to 5:15 pm *
Medieval skits, comic antics, improvisation and swordplay with this popular troupe, performing in front of the stage.

Jaycob Van Auken ~ Saturday, July 21, 2018 ~ 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Jaycob Van Auken's style is incisive and genuine. He is a rock classicist with a singer-songwriter streak. His propensity for blending rock, blues, folk and country allows his songs to move in various directions, while keeping the same destination, finding a home somewhere in the midst of Tom Petty, Lyle Lovett, Van Morrison and The Faces. The expressive immediacy of his voice is distinctive and demands attention, calling to mind the soulful songs recorded back in Muscle Shoals, as well as the rock classics heard in his mom's van while growing up.

Hit Machine ~ Saturday, July 21, 2018 ~ 8:00 to 11:00 pm

Hit Machine is a band you will never forget. Created by Bart Hafeman, the energy projected from this 4 piece band is highly contagious to say the least. The band plays hits from all eras as it’s not uncommon to here Stayin’ Alive (Bee Gees), Kiss (Prince), Dynamite (Taio Cruz), You Shook Me All Night Long (AC/DC) all in the same set. When Hit Machine is playing, you can be sure you'll be dancing the night away!

To see all Robin Hood Festival activities, including the Family Stage and Cannery Square Stage, see the main Schedule.