Rich Swanger: Live
September 12, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
Returning to the Balch by popular demand, Rich Swanger is a Salem, Oregon-based songwriter with roots in folk, gospel, and country-blues.
Born in the Appalachian hills of Pennsylvania, Rich found harmony in church choirs and learned the sounds of classic country from his father before eventually moving to the Pacific Northwest in 2004. He’s since earned the top prize in the Portland Folk Festival songwriting category, released four full-length albums, and plays regularly around the Pacific Northwest as a solo artist and with his group, The Little Known Band.
▶️ Take a listen/watch here: tinyurl.com/swanger-preview
COST: Live music at the Balch is always free for guests lodging or dining. Your orders from the Bistro and bar help keep our artists playing – thank you!
DINING: Tables (full service) are by reservation, and hold your spot for the show. (Reserve tables here: tinyurl.com/bistro1907.) Lawn seating is open (no res required) with counter service at Bistro 1907. No outside food or beverage, please & thanks!
ROOM PACKAGE: Looking to make a getaway of it? Book the Patio Sessions Package for extra perks: bundle 10% off rooms along with a $50 dining credit to enjoy dinner during the show, plus two complimentary drinks or desserts as well.
Learn more, stream tracks, & reserve tables or rooms here: balchhotel.com/music.
All ages: concerts are both kid and pet friendly, but please note we kindly ask overnight guests to be ages 10+, due to the historic nature of the property and furnishings.
About the Balch Hotel: Tucked in the foothills of Mt. Hood where the Columbia Gorge meets Oregon’s High Desert, the Balch is a 20-room landmark inn and event venue built in 1907, just south of The Dalles in the little town of Dufur. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the inn offers historic charm with modern comforts. Guests enjoy a day spa and on-site restaurant, Bistro 1907, which showcases local ingredients and wines grown in the Gorge.
