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About the Band - From the Lincoln Leader last January

Moon Mountain String Band brings Oregon Newgrass to LCCC

2026-01-06 Lincoln City

The Lincoln City Cultural Center (LCCC) was excited to welcome one of Oregon’s rising acoustic ensembles, the Moon Mountain String Band, for a lively night of bluegrass and newgrass ..........

The seven-member band, based in Eugene, is known for its dynamic stage presence, tightly woven harmonies, and a mix of traditional fiddle tunes, bluegrass standards, and contemporary originals.

Formed in 2022, Moon Mountain String Band has quickly built a strong regional following, performing at beloved Pacific Northwest venues including the Oregon Country Fair, Sam Bond’s Garage, the White Eagle, the Jazz Station, and multiple Oregon festivals. Their energetic approach to roots music has earned praise for getting audiences dancing, smiling, and engaged.

In 2025 the band released its second album, “Valsetz”, now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms. The album, titled after the deserted Boise-Cascade logging town, includes original songs written about Oregon’s checkered past and unique ecology, mixed with a healthy dose of high lonesome bluegrass tunes, and more contemporary folk songs.

Band Members and Instruments

Slug Kaltenbach— rhythm guitar, vocals

Shane Connor— lead guitar, vocals

Sarah Wilfong— fiddle, vocals

Albert Yang— mandolin, vocals

Dave Deblaker— standup bass

Dylan Plummer— banjo

Zachary Wallmark— dobro

“This is my first time inviting a band to the Cultural Center, and I’m thrilled that it’s Moon Mountain String Band,” Lincoln City Cultural Center Executive Director Serena Dressel said. “Their energy, musicianship, and sense of fun feel like a perfect match for our community, and I’m really looking forward to experiencing their music live alongside our audience.”