Since its inception in 2014, Guitars Under The Stars has become one of the premiere family-oriented music festivals in the Northwest, bridging the gap between up-and-coming artists and legacy acts, with a focus on the next generation of musicians. With past performers including Lita Ford, Liliac, Unleash The Archers, Gary Hoey, The Loyal Order, Light The Torch (featuring Howard Jones formerly of Killswitch Engage), Bobaflex, Los Lonely Boys, and many more, GUTS has straddled the line showcasing touring regional and national acts, while giving a stage to many of the premiere local acts in the Northwest.
After a 2-year covid-imposed hiatus, we are proud to announce the return of GUITARS UNDER THE STARS, July 29th and 30th at Cheadle Lake Park in Lebanon, OR, boasting an incredible once-in-a-lifetime lineup Friday featuring the GUTSMXP All-Stars featuring members and ex-members of Journey, Twisted Sister, Machine Head, Megadeth, Stone Sour, Keel, Steeler, Steel Dragon, Suicide Silence, Vio-lence, Saigon Kick, and more, plus a special METAL HALL OF FAME induction ceremony honoring legedary Producers/Engineers Randy Burns (Megadeth, Kreator, Suicidal Tendencies), and Grammy-Winner Toby Wright (Alice in Chains, Korn, Metallica), plus performances by Ron Keel, Soto/Bieler, Larry Mitchell Band, Points North featuring Stu Hamm, Larry Mitchell Band, Motorbreath (Metallica tribute) and more.
Saturday sees the return of Liliac, with local Portland favorites The Loyal Order, plus Glenn Cannon and the Damage Done, The Nixon Rodeo, Ed To Shred, Sweater for an Astronaut, and more.
Individual day passes, weekend passes, camping, and VIP are available now!
Friday, July 29th :
GUTSMXP All-Star Jam featuring members/ex-members of Twisted Sister, Megadeth, Suicide Silence, Machine Head, Vio-lence, Stone Sour, Journey, Steel Dragon, Keel, Steeler, Yngvie J. Malmsteen’s Rising Force, The Loyal Order, 36 Crazyfists, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Saigon Kick and more.
METAL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony honoring legendary Producers/Engineers Randy Burns (Megadeth, Nuclear Assault, Kreator, Suicidal Tendencies) and Toby Wright (Alice in Chains, Korn, Metallica, Sevendust).
Ron Keel
Soto/Bieler
Points North ft. Stu Hamm
Larry Mitchell Band
Alamance
Motorbreath (Metallica Tribute)
Saturday - July 30th:
The Loyal Order
Liliac
Glenn Cannon and the Damage Done
Sweater for an Astronaut
Ed To Shred
Undercard
Thunderstruck (AC/DC Tribute)
Breaking The Chains (Dokken Tribute)
And more TBA!!