Flying Nimbus on stage at the Gerry Frank Rotary Amphitheater during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)
Despite a soggy Saturday, Salem turned out for the 10th annual Make Music Day on June 21.
Some performances moved inside while others set up under awnings and pop-up tents on street corners. In total, the day featured 238 artists performing at 68 venues.
Dan Miles leads participants in the Ukulele Strum and Sing Along at the Riverfront Carousel on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Make Music Day attendees try out ukuleles during the Strum and Sing Along at the Riverfront Carousel on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Jake and The Hill People play at the Gerry Frank Amphitheater during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Jake and The Hill People play at the Gerry Frank Rotary Amphitheater during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Sky Moore tries out a harmonica during a free lesson at the Riverfront Carousel during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Chris Estes gives a free harmonica lesson to Make Music Day attendees at the Riverfront Carousel on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Make Music Day attendees try out harmonicas for a free lesson at the Riverfront Carousel on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Marissa entertains guests at Taproot Lounge and Café during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)The drummer from Clusterf*olk warms up before their set in Durbin’s Alley during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Clusterf*olk on the KMUZ stage in Durbin’s Alley during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Umbrellas were a good piece of gear to have for onlookers during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Members of the RiverCity Saturday Rockers on stage at the Historic Grand Theater during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Members of the RiverCity Saturday Rockers on stage at the Historic Grand Theater during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Members of the RiverCity Saturday Rockers on stage at the Historic Grand Theater during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Members of the RiverCity Saturday Rockers on stage at the Historic Grand Theater during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)City of Pieces entertain the crowd on the KMUZ stage in Durbin’s Alley during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Flying Nimbus on stage at the Gerry Frank Rotary Amphitheater during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Rainy weather did not deter Heather and Shylo Gatchet from coming out to see Jake and The Hill People play at the Gerry Frank Rotary Amphitheater during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Members of the Willamette Valley Chapter of the American Harp Society play for Make Music Day attendees at the Bush Barn Art Center on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Jeff Parsons of the Willamette Valley Chapter of the American Harp Society plays a concert grand harp at the Bush Barn Art Center on Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Members of the Willamette Valley Chapter of the American Harp Society play for Make Music Day attendees at the Bush Barn Art Center on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Christine Fordyce plays a concert grand harp with other members of the Willamette Valley Chapter of the American Harp Society at the Bush Barn Art Center on Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Doug Hoffman from City of Pieces on the KMUZ stage in Durbin’s Alley during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)David Fox and Karen McFarlane Holman from the City of Pieces play on the KMUZ stage in Durbin’s Alley during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Pocket Dimension plays on Liberty Street during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Brett and Charley Otjen-Carlson watch Jeff Gaskins play on Liberty Street during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Jeff Gaskins plays on Liberty Street during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Family members of Flying Nimbus wait for the band to start at the Gerry Frank Rotary Amphitheater during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)The crowd waits for Flying Nimbus to start at the Gerry Frank Rotary Amphitheater during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)The lead singer of Flying Nimbus on stage at the Gerry Frank Rotary Amphitheater during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)Myles McKinney enjoys Flying Nimbus with a little ear protection at the Gerry Frank Rotary Amphitheater during Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)
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Laura Tesler has lived in Salem, Oregon for 20 years and is originally from Flint, MI. Laura has been an underwater photographer for 15 years, and is an avid scuba diver. Topside, she has been taking photographs since age 12, and currently works on assignment for the Salem Reporter, and full time purchasing land for fish and wildlife habitat in the Willamette Valley. Laura attended Oregon State University, and has traveled extensively all over the world and the United States.
