Kurt Van Meter

The Ponderosa Lounge & Grill is Portland’s biggest and best country western bar, where we have been doing Portland nightlife “Pondo Style” since 1969.

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Kurt Van Meter’s take on country music is about life.  It is about Love.  Love of God, Love of Family, and Love of Country.

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<h3>Headliner - Kurt Van Meter</h3>Having shared the stage with country icons such as Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Gary Allen, Montgomery Gentry, David Alan Coe, Justin Moore and so many others, and having performed with Garth Brooks, Kurt Van Meter’s music has been making waves in the music industry. Now with his new EP “Echoes of the Outlaws”, Kurt is poised for his greatest success yet.Kurt’s story is that of true American folklore . From an early age riding shotgun in his Dad’s pick up in Southern Oregon, to his football career at Oregon State University, to his stint as a Law Enforcement Officer, to his days riding bulls and listening to the all time great country artists like Kenny Rogers, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and even Box Car Willie while working the fields.... Kurt Van Meter doesn’t just sing about country music ideals — he has lived them.Kurt Van Meter’s take on country music is about life. It is about Love. Love of God, Love of Family and Love of Country. It’s a little bit of Waylon, the Eagles, Hank and the Stones. Kurt Van Meter’s music blends of all these elements, echoing the great spirit of the rock n roll country music outlaws of the past while forging a new country music sound for the future.On his upcoming EP “Echoes of the Outlaws”, listeners will get a window in to this classic new country music swagger. Kurt loves Jesus, love his kids, and will also tell you to “Go F*#k Yourself” if you need to hear it. It’s the Gospel of the American Outlaw for everyone to hear.With “Echoes of the Outlaws” Kurt Van Meter has created music for every generation of country music fans to love. His voice is destined be heard by you, by your children, and their children and for generations to follow.Come take this ride with Kurt and his band. Join the Van Meter tribe and witness Kurt Van Meter making country music history with “Echoes of the Outlaws”.Kurt will be touring throughout the United States in support of his new EP throughout 2022 and 2023.Long live Country Music.Get more info on Kurt Van Meter by <a href="https://www.kurtvanmeter.com/" title="https://www.kurtvanmeter.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">visiting his website</a>!

<h3>Opener - Morgan Greenlee</h3>Morgan Greenlee is a rising singer–songwriter from Sandy, OR, carving her path straight into the heart of Nashville. With a lilty, angelic, warm-as-sunlight voice, she brings a fresh, heartfelt spark to every stage she steps onto. Morgan’s the kind of artist who makes you stop mid-conversation, lean in, and feel every note — a hometown talent stepping confidently into her next big chapter.Get more info on Morgan Greenlee by <a href="https://linktr.ee/greenleemusic8?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn4wtvY_TVbV9Wha5JQ0Ob6G2hqKTh8x_2pX2C4_EeMQjUT5fNvpkIOfK1OLM_aem_vZhO4HiZP1oBe2j7OYh4Hw" title="https://linktr.ee/greenleemusic8?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn4wtvY_TVbV9Wha5JQ0Ob6G2hqKTh8x_2pX2C4_EeMQjUT5fNvpkIOfK1OLM_aem_vZhO4HiZP1oBe2j7OYh4Hw" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">visting her LinkTree</a>!

<h3>Come early for a Home Cooked Meal! — Dine in at The Cascade Grill</h3>

E﻿njoy a hot, home-style dinner before the big show! With all-day breakfast, mountain-sized nachos, and mouth-watering burgers, The Cascade Grill has something for everyone to enjoy before the big show! We encourage all our concert attendees to order off the full menu at the Cascade Grill before entering for the show!<a href="https://jubitz.com/dining-entertainment/cascade-grill/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">﻿See our menu here and learn more about The Cascade Grill!</a>

<h3>Take the elevator home — stay at The Portlander Inn</h3>

Why worry about how you're getting home when you can stay at our on-site hotel? The Portlander Inn welcomes you to Portland with the cozy feel of a true Northwest lodge. All 100 guest rooms offer refrigerators, microwave ovens, coffee pots, free wireless internet, direct-dial phones with voicemail and televisions with complimentary HBO and Showtime premium channels. <a href="http://bit.ly/portlander" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn more and book your room here</a>.

Event Policies:ALL PURCHASES ON TICKETS ARE FINAL. There are NO REFUNDS and NO TRANSFERS of tickets with the exception of event cancellations.Support acts are subject to change.No re-entry permitted.21+ event.If a ticket type is not sold out, there are always tickets available to purchase at the door on the day of the concert.Questions? Check out the <a href="http://jubitz.com/ponderosa-lounge-country-bar/faqs/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FAQs</a> on the Ponderosa website for answers to the most common questions.

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