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This will be a HUGE weekend in Salem, with Sip N Stroll happening on Friday and then Make Music Day on Saturday.

If you didn’t get your Sip N Stroll tickets yet, don’t forget to get them here.

Also, I’m working on finding more details about yesterday’s train track fire. I’ll have updates for you on Thursday

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🎶 Make Music Salem — 10th Anniversary!

Saturday, June 21 • 10AM – 10PM
Over 150 artists at 50+ venues across Salem! This is a free, all-ages celebration of local music in all its forms. Explore performances across parks, restaurants, libraries, markets, galleries, and sidewalks.

🕺 Want to keep the vibes going? Head to the Feels Like Summer Day Party at Xicha Brewing North (576 Patterson St NW) from 5PM – 10PM for a daytime party with DJs, dancing, food, and drinks!

✨ Ernie and Jacob will be out there soaking it all in. We hope to run into some of our readers!

🎟️ Check the full schedule for all artists and venues: www.makemusicsalem.org

🎵 Salem Saturday Market

865 Marion St NE, Salem, OR 97301

10AM–1:30PM: Robert Meade (Blues / Americana / Bluegrass-Rock)

🎵 Infinity Room – FINAL DAY

210 Liberty St SE #150, Salem, OR 97301
Come celebrate the Infinity Room’s final day open by showing them some love. Let’s send this beloved venue off with a full house and great energy!

12PM–1PM: The Hypnatwists (Surf Rock)
1PM–2PM: Flashbang (Indie Rock)
2PM–3PM: Psychic Poppies (Dream Pop / Indie)
5PM–6PM: Years For Months (Alternative Rock)
6PM–7PM: Sunwell (Shoegaze / Indie Rock)
7PM–8PM: Giantess (Rock / Alt-Pop)
8PM–9PM: Showtigers (Experimental Rock)

🎵 Family YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties

685 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301

10AM–11AM: Zoe Renae (Acoustic Pop)
11AM–12PM: Rondalla Sentimiento Latino de Salem Oregon (Latin Folk)
12PM–1PM: Geoffrey Louis Koch (Americana)
1PM–2PM: The Unreliable Narrators (Folk)
2PM–3PM: The Marionberries (Youth Rock Band)
3PM–4PM: Timothy James (Blues Rock)
6PM–7PM: Latin Rock (Latin / Classic Rock)

Rooftop stage:

1PM–2PM: Lisa Gallagher (Acoustic / Pop)

🎵 Gerry Frank | Salem Rotary Amphitheater (Main Stage + Side Stage)

200 Water St NE, Salem, OR 97301 (Riverfront Park)

Main Stage:

12PM–1PM: Jake & The Hill People (Country / Folk)
2PM–3PM: Grimiss (Experimental)
3PM–4PM: Rondalla Sentimiento Latino de Salem Oregon (Latin Folk)
4PM–5PM: Flying Nimbus (Rock / Instrumental)
5PM–6PM: Sadgasm (90s Alt Rock Tribute)
7PM–8PM: Salem Orchestra with The Hypnatwists (Symphonic Surf Rock)
8PM–9PM: City of Pieces (Alternative Rock)
9PM–10PM: Wild Ire (Indie Rock)

Side Stage:

12PM–1PM: Kourtney Lynn Branchfield (Pop / Singer-Songwriter)
3PM–4PM: Gemanereida Music (Latin / Pop)
4PM–5PM: Kate Bonn (Singer-Songwriter)
6PM–7PM: Hannah Wood (Acoustic Folk)
9PM–10PM: Robotic Torres (Electronic Rock)

There will be a FREE Silent Disco in the park from 7PM - 10PM!

🎵 Ritter’s Eatery

102 Liberty St NE Suite 100, Salem, OR 97301

11AM–12PM: Silver Possum (Garage Rock)
12PM–1PM: Dan Lowe (Folk / Americana)
1PM–2PM: Mark and Michael (Acoustic Originals)
2PM–3PM: Noah Hall and Cal Lampe (Folk / Indie)
3PM–4PM: Elle Winn (Pop Rock)
4PM–5PM: Marissa (Indie / Country)
5PM–6PM: Joe Allred (Singer-Songwriter)
6PM–7PM: Gerard LeBarde (Folk-Rock)
7PM–8PM: ZeKe Plays Drums (Electronic)

🎵 Fork Forty Food Hall

440 State St, Salem, OR 97301

10AM–11AM: Geoffrey Louis Koch (Americana)
11AM–1PM: Finn Yang (Indie-Folk)
1PM–2PM: Redhead Darling (Folk / Acoustic Rock)
2PM–3PM: My Mother’s Daughter (Folk / Singer-Songwriter)
3PM–4PM: Marissa (Country / Indie)
4PM–5PM: ZeKe Plays Drums (Electronic / Experimental)
7PM–8PM: PJ Aragon (Folk / Indie)

🎵 Isaac's Downtown

297 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR 97301

10AM–11AM: The Hypnatwists (Surf Rock)
11AM–12PM: Tim Avilla (Singer-Songwriter)
12PM–1PM: Uncle DJ (Hip-Hop)
2PM–3PM: Drey Tucker (Pop / Acoustic)
3PM–4PM: Finn Yang (Indie-Folk)
4PM–5PM: It&i (Indie / Soul)
5PM–6PM: Desideratum (Instrumental / Rock)

🎵 Salem on the Edge Art Gallery

156 Liberty St NE #150, Salem, OR 97301

10AM–10:10AM: Careful With That Axe! (Experimental)
11AM–12PM: Mike Ruse (Indie / Folk-Rock)
12PM–1PM: Gilded Shores (Indie Acoustic Duo)
1PM–2PM: Penelope Brooks (Pop / Singer-Songwriter)
2PM–3PM: Tim Avilla (Singer-Songwriter)
3PM–4PM: Criminelly (Alternative)
4PM–5PM: The Dust Between (Indie Rock)
6PM–7PM: make it fluffy (Dream Pop)
7PM–8PM: NEONBLACKFIELD (Electro Pop / Rock)

🎵 12th Annual Walk N Wag at Minto Park

Minto-Brown Island Park, Salem, OR 97302

12PM–1PM: CSET PM BAND (Youth Jazz / Rock Fusion)

🎵 Salem Public Library

585 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR 97301

12PM–1PM: Santiam Saxophone Ensemble (Classical / Jazz)
1PM–2PM: PJ Aragon (Indie / Acoustic)
2PM–3PM: Dan Lowe (Folk / Americana)
3PM–4PM: Lisa James (Country / Blues)

🎵 There are SO many more artists and venues!!

Notable ones include:

📍 Archive Coffee & Bar
📍 Taproot Lounge & Café
📍 Beehive Station Food Pod
📍 La Margarita Express
📍 Minto Island Growers
📍 Salem Art Association Lawn

🎟️ Explore the full schedule here: www.makemusicsalem.org

✅ Pro Tips for the Best Day

🌧 Check the skies & dress smart: Saturday’s forecast calls for rain, so pack a light rain jacket or umbrella. That said, Oregon weather can surprise you—don’t forget sunscreen and sunglasses just in case the sun decides to show up.

🎒 Bring your daypack: A reusable water bottle, cash for food vendors, and a blanket or chair will keep you comfy.

🗺 Explore beyond the big stages: Some of the most magical sets happen on tucked-away patios, sidewalks, and alley corners—wander and discover new artists throughout the day.

📸 Share your experience! Tag your photos and videos on Instagram with @whatshappeningsalem and help spotlight local artists!

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Thanks for keeping up with Salem this week!

Spotted something interesting in town? Drop us a note at [email protected] We love hearing from you.

See you next Thursday,

Ernie

🌮Your Guide to Make Music Salem 2025