Music scene · Damascus
A rural community southeast of Portland with an agricultural character, where school bands, church choirs, and park gatherings carry local music. Portland and Gresham hold the nearest rooms.
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A rural community southeast of Portland with an agricultural character, where school bands, church choirs, and park gatherings carry local music. Portland and Gresham hold the nearest rooms.
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Damascus is a rural community southeast of Portland with an agricultural and exurban character. Music is mostly homegrown, with school bands, church choirs, and community events carrying the tradition. Portland musicians sometimes drive out for private events and festivals.
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