Clatskanie Arts Commission

 

Press release

 

Crabgrass in the Forecast!

The Brownsmead Flats

at Clatskanie’s Birkenfeld Theater

3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2026

75 S. Nehalem St. Clatskanie, OR 97016


Come enjoy local acoustic performers The Brownsmead Flats play traditional and original songs in that famous Crabgrass tradition (bluegrass with a maritime flavor). The musicians that make up Brownsmead Flats began playing together in the late 1970s. In addition to performing guitars, bass, mandos, banjos, harmonicas, the hammered dulcimer, and even “occasional flashes of fancy foot work” to area-wide accolades, the members of The Brownsmead Flats draw on local lore & experience with the local fish. 

Join The Brownsmead Flats by singing along, doing hand motions, and participating in dances they will teach you! This crew entertains audiences of all ages. Their tight harmonies and crabgrass stylings guarantee a great afternoon!  You’ll be all warmed up for St. Patrick’s Day!



 
 

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Interested in making a donation to the Clatskanie Arts Commission to help continue bringing great events to our theatre? Please consider making a tax deductible donation today. To donate by check, please send to:

Clatskanie Arts Commission

PO Box 1110

Clatskanie, OR 97016

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UPCOMING SERIES

 
 
 
 
 

Brownsmead Flats

Sunday, March 8, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. | Clatskanie Cultural Center 75 S. Nehalem St. Clatskanie, OR 97016

We're an acoustic band who likes to play traditional, and original songs in the Crabgrass tradition (bluegrass with a maritime flavor.

To learn more about Brownsmead Flats, click HERE.

For tickets, click the link below.

 

CMHS Music Department & Clatskanie Community Choir

Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. | Clatskanie Cultural Center 75 S. Nehalem St. Clatskanie, OR 97016

Come join us to hear our local talented musicians. This event is a fundraiser for the Cultural Center Marquee Project. Admission will be by donation.