Upcoming Churchill events
April 17th
Brad Parsons was born in the low desert Lewis Clark valley tucked in the border of Washington and Idaho. He grew up and learned the ways of the Lord from his daddy who spent his Sundays behind the pulpit. As well as the good word, in church Parsons also learned the power of communicating with others through music. He went faithfully each Sunday and sang to his fathers congregation from the old hymns and gospel standards.
Growing up and away from the music of the old gospel and diving into the secular classics forbidden to him in his youth, Parsons left the church to pursue music free from the boundaries his religion put on him. In 2008 he moved to Portland, OR and entrenched himself in the burgeoning Americana scene expanding his roots to rock, bluegrass and country music. The next few were years spent traveling, busking on street corners and playing in dive bars. This led to a stint with the band Horse Feathers. He toured with them for three years as a multi instrumentalist and recorded with them on their album “So It Is With Us”.
Shem Carlson – Blending indie rock edge with folk and blues roots, Shem Carlson is a singer-songwriter who brings a raw, no-frills approach to the acoustic stage. His songs lean into mood, groove, and storytelling—delivered with a style that feels both intimate and unfiltered.
Tickets $18 advanced $28 at the doors
*$5 off for Seniors, Vets & Students* Students ages 16 to 21 only. Seniors 60 and older. Vets all retired and active service members
*Kids 15 and under FREE with a ticket holding adult*
sponsored by BELLA Main St. Market & Gregg Hinrichsen State Farm Insurance
**Advanced ticket sales end 1 hour before all shows**
Food available from MC Taco Bus
April 24th
Never Come Down is a Portland, Oregon based band composed of Joe Suskind (guitar), Crystal Lariza (vocals), Lillian Sawyer (fiddle), and Kaden Hurst (mandolin). Their dedication to thoughtful songwriting and dynamic arrangements highlight polished technical skills and a commitment to listening to each other. Formed in 2018, the band began touring extensively- steadily cultivating a passionate fan base at home in the Pacific Northwest, and eventually around the country. NCD released their first studio album “Better Late Than Never” in 2021 and their second LP “Greener Pastures” in 2024. They’ve toured internationally and have found acclaim at festivals such as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Iceland Airwaves, John Hartford Memorial Fest, Americanafest, FreshGrass and RockyGrass.
“Never Come Down has as much raw musical talent as any up-and-coming band out there today. They play and sing with authority and emotion beyond their years, and they showcase those skills through timeless songs that are all their own. This is a rare combination, and it’s fully on display on their upcoming album, ‘Greener Pastures‘. Unlike a lot of string bands, the sound of their individual voices/instruments merge seamlessly into one, and I find myself listening to the emotion, not the picking. That can take many years to figure out. Some never do. But Never Come Down has that emotive synergy as a starting place for what promises to be a meaningful musical journey ahead. It was such an honor to produce this record, and I can’t wait for the world to learn what this amazing band is all about”.
-Chris Pandolfi , The Infamous Stringdusters
Tickets $18 advanced $25 at the doors
*$5 off for Seniors, Vets & Students* Students ages 16 to 21 only. Seniors 60 and older. Vets all retired and active service members
*Kids 15 and under FREE with a ticket holding adult*
sponsored by BELLA Main St. Market & Gregg Hinrichsen State Farm Insurance
**Advanced ticket sales end 1 hour before all shows**
Food available from MC Taco Bus
Coming to Churchill School? Here’s some info
Art Spaces
Our Hallpass Gallery, Rm 31 Sculpture Gallery & Group Studio
TECH-SPEC &BOOKING
What’s in our event space for shows or rentals & how to contact us to book a show or your special event needs
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Churchill Events
What to see & Do?
The Vegters
Brian & Corrine
& their dogs
We’re Brian & Corrine-
Artists, event organizers and owners of Churchill School
We are so thankful for all of the support this project has received from the community, our friends and family. It’s hard to believe how much we have accomplished here at Churchill School since 2018 with the help of the community, friends, family, volunteer groups and complete strangers.
We’re so glad you found us and hope you come see us here soon. Go to our Events page for more info on shows in the concert venue here at Churchill School. Check out our Lodging page if you’re looking of an “old school” place to stay in Baker City or click on the “Learn More” to read about us and the process of restoring this 1925 schoolhouse.
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