Blog: Mission & News
Down By Riverside to Host Autumn Hollow CD Release
"I am thrilled to be hosting Autumn Hollow's CD Release Party on May 3rd at 7 PM," said Hendrik Gideonse, founder of Medford's Down By Riverside. "This new record, Say No More, has my favorite song, If This Keeps Up, on it." Gideonse continues, "I met Autumn Hollow at...
TESTIMONIAL: The Jam Down By Riverside
Just wanted to relay an anecdote about yesterday's jam. My friend who came with me, is one of the kindest, gentlest people I know, and has been struggling with mental health issues for all of his adult life. He's in a pretty good place these days, but has had some...
MISSION: Radically Welcoming
What is Radical Welcoming? Radical welcoming is a way of deeply and intentionally bringing someone into a physical or conceptual space. A radical welcome gives the sense of belonging to something bigger than yourself. Not only have you been invited into a physical...
PRESS: Building community in Medford ‘Down By Riverside’
Medford’s new news source, Gotta Know Medford, gave a great review of our 2025 Mardis Gras Party with Glen David Andrews!
They really captured what we’re trying to do!
What Are We Trying to Do?
Most of us have had the kind of experience that we are trying to create with Down By Riverside. You go to see a music performance in a smaller, intimate venue. Something about the space, the ambience, the musicians, the repertoire, the audience members makes it feel...