The Dismal Niche Orchestra Bluegrass Band from Portland, OR

(named after a Lewis & Clarke logbook entry of their first days camping on the Oregon Coast) is a Pacific Northwest fusion band, incorporating elements of bluegrass, rock, R&B, folk, blues, classical and jazz into a format designed to appeal to both the listening audience and the people that want to get out on the floor and shake it. We are NOT strictly a bluegrass band: rather we take current and traditional music and perform it using bluegrass and jugband instruments - Bluegrass-ish! We are now accepting bookings for clubs, corporate functions and private parties. For more information contact us by email or phone Dismal Niche Orchestra consists of: Wilton Merrit - vocals, drums, percussion Jeff Harness - vocals, guitar Rose Darke - vocals, violin Dave Chalupsky - vocals, banjo Stevan Rogers - vocals, mandolin John Keys - dobro, banjo, guitar Barry Hagan - upright bass, tuba