Adcock gets by with a little help from his friends

A growing McMinnville tradition continued Saturday night with the fourth annual Easton and Friends concert at the Park Theater.

Headlined by McMinnville native Easton Adcock, the show attracted an energetic crowd for an eclectic night of music. The show was the first in the Park Theater’s 2026-2027 Local Connection Series, a way for Park Theater management to shine a spotlight on talented local artists and give them a chance to play in a historic venue which holds a special place in the hearts of many performers.

The show was opened by Griffin Winton & Bangkok Rust. Winton performed a short solo set before being joined onstage by the rest of Bangkok Rust, performing together for the first time in nearly 15 years.

Following a short intermission, Adcock took the stage for the fourth edition of a yearly show he first held at Smooth Rapids in 2023 before moving it to the Park Theater to close the inaugural Local Connection Series in 2025.

Adcock currently lives in Nashville, working to further his music career, but relishes the annual chance to return to his hometown to play for and with friends, family and fans.

“This is a thing I look forward to every single year,” Adcock said. “It always makes me feel like I’m doing the right thing.“

As the name of the show suggests, Adcock welcomed to the stage many of his McMinnville friends as well as new musical friends from across the country he has made during his time in Nashville. The mix of artists resulted in a blend of music running the gamut from country, rock, gospel, jam music and more during the course of the over-three-hour show.

Adcock played three sets, the first with a full band before launching into a more intimate, acoustic set. Then the full band rejoined to bring the show to its conclusion.

“Shows like this are the heart and soul of music in McMinnville and we really enjoy the opportunity to bring local acts here to the Park Theater stage” Park Theater Manager Joe Harvey said. “We had a great time tonight and we really love being a part of this tradition Easton has started. 

“We want to thank sponsors like The Well at Tree City, Main Street Media and Flat Foot Records for their support for our Local Connection Concert Series and for making sure great shows like this one keep on happening.”