InternationalDayOfMusic.com
InternationalDayOfMusic.com
National Sounds Press celebrates the United Nations’ International Music Day.
☼ October 1, 2026
October 1 is recognized as International Music Day by the United Nations’ Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
National Sounds is the new, biannual music journal with a focus on human rights.
With music the universal language enjoyed by all humanity, National Sounds invites people of every background to splurge on festivities in Oregon and New York, all to shine the limelight on what makes music truly sing: the hearts of the great American songwriters!
McMenamins Old Church & Pub located in Wilsonville, Oregon
24 hours to celebrate the diversity of American music.
Celebrate music!
Unique songwriters, outstanding musical acts, and a renewed sense of joy about the industry.
Save the date for October 1, 2026, International Music Day!
Every style is welcome.
Every participant shall be respected.
On October 1, celebrate America’s diverse music community!
Scheduled for 2027 International Music Day!
DESEO CARMIN: Fusion Flamenco with Classical & Rock Guitar
$40.00
DESEO CARMIN features international star Stella Rossi who hails from Paraguay. Rossi is the driving force behind Deseo Carmin and is a multi-faceted artist whose passion ignites the stage with singing, dance and instrumentation. Andrei Stomma is a virtuoso rooted in the rich musical tradition of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Stomma navigated vibrant punk and rock scenes of Russia and Scandinavia. He has collaborated with prestigious organizations like the Bolshoi Ballet and the Moscow Circus. As a founding member of Deseo Carmin, Stomma brings his unique blend of technical brilliance. Show opens with a performance by David Welch, the leader of the Oregon Chapter of Guitars 4 Vets. Welch will perform original works. Guitars 4 Vets is a nationwide program that delivers free guitar lessons to current and former military personnel, including awarding veterans with a free guitar upon course completion.
Arietta Ward, opened by Syco Billy’s String Band, at The Old Church In Wilsonville, Oregon
On the International Music Day (October 1), enjoy two outstanding shows inside one of Oregon’s favorite music houses: McMenamins Old Church, located in the city of Wilsonville. At 7:15pm, Syco Billy’s String Band takes the stage to bring original French-influenced newgrass/folk music. After that, Arietta Ward (aka Mz. Etta) brings original funk soul music that makes her Portland’s favored Funk Diva, along with a dynamic four-piece band.
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