Forest Ray Brings Psychedelic Folk Rock to Eastern Oregon

Band plays three shows in Pendleton, Baker City, and Anthony Lakes this month

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Forest Ray, a folk rock and psychedelic rock band led by musician Peter Sumic, is playing three shows in Eastern Oregon this month. The band will perform in Pendleton, Baker City, and Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort, showcasing their blend of 1960s-influenced rock and Americana sounds.

Why it matters

Forest Ray's return to Eastern Oregon highlights the region's vibrant music scene and its ability to attract talented artists. The band's mix of folk, rock, and psychedelic influences offers a unique musical experience for local audiences, providing an alternative to mainstream pop and country music.

The details

Forest Ray, founded by Peter Sumic in 2015 in San Luis Obispo, California, has evolved from a solo project to a fluctuating lineup of up to seven members. For the Eastern Oregon shows, Sumic will likely perform with a four-piece band. Sumic is the primary songwriter and instrumentalist, playing guitar, harmonica, and lead guitar. The band's sound has shifted over the years, moving from 1960s garage rock to a more folk rock, Americana, and psychedelic folk rock style since 2019.

  • Forest Ray plays at Pendleton's Great Pacific on Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m.
  • The band performs in Baker City at Churchill School on Friday, March 13, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the music starting at 6:45 p.m.
  • On Saturday, March 14, Forest Ray heads to Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort to play from 3-6 p.m. in the lodge.

The players

Forest Ray

A folk rock and psychedelic rock band founded by musician Peter Sumic in 2015 in San Luis Obispo, California.

Peter Sumic

The founder of Forest Ray, who started the project as a recording endeavor and now leads the band, which fluctuates between a solo act and a group of up to seven members. Sumic is the primary songwriter and instrumentalist, playing guitar, harmonica, and lead guitar.

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What they’re saying

“We've been busy in the studio, and playing quite a lot.”

— Peter Sumic, Founder of Forest Ray (bakercityherald.com)

“It puts a bigger focus on performance, and the honesty of the production. It's more focused on playing the music.”

— Peter Sumic, Founder of Forest Ray (bakercityherald.com)

What’s next

Forest Ray plans to release a new album later this year, with the band releasing singles leading up to the full album release.

The takeaway

Forest Ray's return to Eastern Oregon showcases the region's ability to attract talented, genre-blending musical acts that offer audiences a unique and nostalgic listening experience rooted in 1960s rock and Americana influences.