Ponderosa Lounge Battle of the Bands – Semi Finals Round 2

Ponderosa Lounge’s Battle of the Bands: Semi-Finals

We’re down to the final 4 bands and officially in the semi-final rounds of Battle of the Bands. The competition is tighter, the sets are louder, and every performance is one step closer to the crown.

Judged by music industry pros and powered by a packed, rowdy crowd, every vote and every cheer pushes these bands closer to the final showdown on July 25th—where the winner earns the headlining spot and the runner-up kicks off the night.

This isn’t just a concert series—it’s where the stakes are real, the energy matters, and the crowd helps shape what happens next. Come early, grab your spot, and be part of the semi-final push at Portland’s home for country—the Pondo!

Meet this week’s bands as they battle it out:

Sam Girl –

From heartfelt originals to crowd-favorite country hits, Sam Girl brings an energetic, soulful sound that lights up the room. Performing alongside her dad and a band of seasoned musicians, this rising country artist delivers high-energy shows packed with heart, storytelling, and Northwest charm.

Get more info about Sam Girl by visiting her LinkTree!

Getlin –

Getlin brings a hard-hitting mix of country rock and ’90s grunge, blending Southern roots with stories born right here in Oregon. Gritty, loud, and unapologetically real, they’re bringing a sound that’s built to turn heads and shake the room in Week 4 of the Pondo Battle of the Bands.

Get more info on Getlin by visiting their website!

Take the elevator home — stay at The Portlander Inn

Why worry about how you’re getting home when you can stay at our on-site hotel? The Portlander Inn welcomes you to Portland with the cozy feel of a true Northwest lodge. All 100 guest rooms offer refrigerators, microwave ovens, coffee pots, free wireless internet, direct-dial phones with voicemail and televisions with complimentary HBO and Showtime premium channels. Learn more and book your room here.

Come early for a Home Cooked Meal! — Dine in at The Cascade Grill

Enjoy a hot, home-style dinner before the big show! With all-day breakfast, mountain-sized nachos, and mouth-watering burgers, The Cascade Grill has something for everyone to enjoy before the big show!

We encourage all our concert attendees to order off the full menu at the Cascade Grill before entering for the show!

See our menu here and learn more about The Cascade Grill!

Event Policies:

ALL PURCHASES ON TICKETS ARE FINAL. There are NO REFUNDS and NO TRANSFERS of tickets with the exception of event cancellations.

Support acts are subject to change.

No re-entry permitted.

21+ event.

If a ticket type is not sold out, there are always tickets available to purchase at the door on the day of the concert.

Questions? Check out the FAQs on the Ponderosa website for answers to the most common questions.