Whistlin’ Rufus is a Portland, Oregon band whose music has been described as Roots, Americana, Folk, Bluegrass and Irish Pub. Gaelic Storm meets Old Crow Medicine Show. 

 Whistlin’ Rufus is ....

 Pat Connell: Mandolin, Guitar, Vocals

 Diana Hengerer: Fiddle, Guitar, Vocals

Ritchie Wernick:  Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals

John Hubbard:  Cello, Irish Banjo, Vocals

Their fans and sponsors share common adjectives describing the Whistlin' Rufus sound. Such as,  “Awesome”, Wonderful Vocal Harmonies”,  “ Superior Musicianship”, “ Great Song Selection “.  There is something for everyone at a Whistlin' Rufus Show.

The Whistlin’ Rufus Band has performed at many favorite Pacific Northwest watering holes including McMenamins Kennedy School, Grand Lodge, Hotel Oregon, Rock Creek, The Sand Trap. Not to mention O’Connors Vault, Mississippi Pizza Pub. You can find us at numerous  neighborhood and civic events from Beaumont, Multnomah Village and Fremont to Dunthorpe. We have performed at a Saturday Market or two and have written and performed music for the Portland Community College production of “ A Winters Tale”.  We do quite a few private events and fundraisers. We perform at benefits for children and animals. As an example, Whistlin' Rufus headlined the  “Sand in the City" at Pioneer Courthouse Square in 2008 and will be headlining that event for children again in 2009. 

Come out and share some time and fun with Whistlin' Rufus!

Http://www.whistlinrufus.com

http://www.myspace.com/whistlinrufusmusic

Contact Whistlin' Rufus

whistlinrufus@comcast.net