Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle

We’re ringing in the New Year down in Eugene at a place that holds a whole lotta memories. Back when I was going to school at U of O, I spent countless nights jamming at the Vets and sitting in with all the out-of-town bands rolling through town!

Mac’s at the Vets still has that old funky magic: instruments hanging from the ceiling, linoleum floors and ceiling tilesstraight outta the ’50s... the kind of vibe that feels like every note ever played on that stage is still there floating around in the air tickling the tiny hairs in your inner ear.

We kick things off at 9pm. You are gonna wanna grab your early bird tickets online at Macslivemusic.com, or just crash in at the door — we’ll save ya a tile on the dance floor. Let’s send this year off the right way: great band, raised glasses, sweaty dancing, and that sparkly, say goodbye to 2025 and a hopeful howdy to 2026!

Wow! What a blast our Christmas Guitar summit was! We had such a great time and it was such a great time together playing with my buddies, Jake, Ty, and Brandon! Not to mention the hustle absolutely killed it!

we hope everyone had a warm, comfy, cozy Christmas with great people! We are looking forward to celebrating the new year, ringing it in IN style down in Eugene, Oregon! Check out our website for more details! We will be rocking the Vets club!

We tried naming this thing. We really did.
“Shindig”? Too much sunburn.
“Hootenanny”? Needs a porch swing.
“Pickin’ Circus”? OSHA said no.

The fellas threw out “String-Slinging Showdown” and “Fretboard Fiesta,” but neither captured the winter magic + mild unhinged energy of putting us all on one stage.

So we’re calling it a Summit because:
• it feels important
• it sounds like paperwork might be involved
• and honestly… it just sums it up

Portland! Stormy Monday, floating down the atmospheric river to the Alberta Street Pub four our 3rd Monday residency! December 15th, 7-9pm we'll be singing Christmas Carols and jamming come thru!

Salem, brace yourselves: the Christmas Guitar Summit is roaring into the Historic Grand Theater on December 20th, and rumor has it the strings are already trembling in fear. Four of the Northwest’s most dangerously talented guitarists — Ben Rice, Ty Curtis, Jake Blair, and Brandon Logan — will be taking the stage for a night of festive fretboard chaos.

Put all four on one stage and you’re basically asking Santa to be put on the naughty list! This show is the kind of trouble that jingles. If you enjoy guitars, holiday spirit, controlled chaos, or simply watching exceptionally talented musicians roast each other with notes, this is your night.Tickets are on sale now.

Getting a couple friends together for a special holiday hang on December 20th — and yes, we’re bringing out the guitars and our favorite Christmas tunes! Come kick off the season with us at the Historic Grand Theatre in Salem, Oregon.

We’ve got a killer crew lined up: Ty Curtis, Brandon Logan, Jake Blair, and—because where would Santa be without his reindeer?—The PDX Hustle will be there pulling the tug-of-war on the reins too.

It’s gonna be a joyful, guitar-slingin’, holiday-ringin’ night. Come hang with us!

The band is getting fired up for our 3rd Mondays at The Alberta Street Pub featuring some guests dropping by this week! We'll be jamming some Christmas tunes along with the tunes off the record! Come down on the 15th and kick those with us!