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Meetings

PGS meets at the Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland from 7:00 to 9:30 PM on the first Monday of every month (second Monday if the first is a holiday).  Meetings are always free and open to the public.

Note:  click here for a list of past featured performers

2018 Meeting Calendar

January 8 -- Doug Smith
February 5 -- Berto Boyd
March 5 -- Eric Skye & Mark Goldenberg
April 2 -- Brandon Azbill
May 7 --  Juanito Pascual
June 4 -- Mary Flower
July 2 -- Travis Johnson
August 6 -- Mike Doolin
September 10 -- Randal Bays
October 1 -- Tevis Hodge, Jr.
November 5 -- Mark Hanson
December 3  -- Jeff Ashton
3350 SE Francis Street

Typical Meeting Schedule

  • 7:00 -- PGS intro & announcements
  • 7:15 -- Open Mic
  • 7:50 -- 10 minute break
  • 8:00 -- more Open Mic
  • 8:35 -- 10 minute break
  • 8:45 -- Featured Performer
  • 9:30 -- Clear the building

Meeting Etiquette

  • Please silence your cell phones and other electronic devices.
  • Do not enter or leave the room during a performance, wait for the interval between players.
  • If you must leave during a performance use the open door, it's impossible to quietly operate the doors.
  • Bathrooms are located on the upper level at the top of the stairs.
  • Respect the performers and hold conversations outside the room.

The Board will then ask for any Announcements from the floor.  These can be any event or activity of interest to PGS and it's members, related to the Guitar and Music.  The meeting will then be turned over to the MC who will run the Open Mic and Featured Performer portions of the evening.

Open Mic Performance Guidelines

  • Please Print your Full Name legibly and fill out your line completely on the signup sheet.
  • Please limit your performance (including introduction, comments, and stories) to less than 5 minutes.  
  • Current Members will be selected to play first. Guests will be selected as time allows.  Performers under 16 will play before 8:00 PM.
  • Performers remaining after time expires will be placed on the next month's list.
  • CD Sales are only allowed to the Featured Performer, all revenue goes to them and they are responsible for their sales.
  • Usually, the March and September meetings are devoted entirely to the Open Mic (no featured performer).  CD sales are allowed to anyone who performs.

Please be respectful of these guidelines so that we all may enjoy the opportunity to play!