A super special evening with Portland’s own badass DIY rockabilly outlaw country outfit, Jenny Don’t and the Spurs!

ADVANCE TICKETS sold out but plenty of walk-up cash admission on the night.

Jenny Don’t and the Spurs have spent over a decade forging their own path in music, pioneering a unique brand of high-energy Country Western that captivates fans from the traditional Western scene to the raw energy of garage rock. Their captivating stage presence, infectious enthusiasm, and extensive discography have garnered them a global following, leading to tours on continents rarely visited by country bands.
Jenny Don’t, known for her strong-willed and independent nature, embodies the authentic outlaw spirit of Country Western music. Her songwriting, influenced by the contrasting landscapes of the Pacific Northwest and Southwestern desert, forms the bedrock of their sound. The band skillfully merges their garage-rock origins with a distinct western flair, characterized by driving tempos, gritty fuzz tones, and a high-octane, rockin’ western delivery that sets them apart from the herd. Their music authentically captures the outlaw spirit, with hints of gritty surf like Dick Dale, while paying homage to classic country legends like Johnny Paycheck and George Jones.
Now with Buddy Weeks on drums, the band continues to showcase their resilience and fresh energy. Bass player Kelly Halliburton and lead guitarist Christopher March, whose reverb-drenched tones echo the haunting allure of the desert night sky, round out the core. Jenny Don’t and the Spurs are dedicated to crafting memorable and authentic music, pulling from a variety of genres to emphasize authenticity over conformity. As Jenny says, “We’ve got a lot of open road ahead of us.”
Much like the rhinestones on their custom outfits, handcrafted by Jenny herself, the band shines brightly, illustrating their dedication to creating memorable and authentic music.

The West County Groove merchants are back for another Thirst show, this time a nighttime dance party!

https://gingerandthetonics.bandcamp.com/

Pete Krebs, Doug Sammons (Midnight Serenaders) playing 20s/30s jazz, Hawaiian, and exotica with vocal harmonies…

“Jazz Matinee”!

We are excited to announce the first ever Laurelthurst Open Jam every MONDAY night in May, hosted by Jack McGrane of Bodhi Mojo. Hone in your group improvisational skills in a low key and supportive environment. Bring your own axe if you can and arrive early to get a guaranteed spot on the sign up sheet. Feel free to contact Jack with any questions @ jackmcgrane25@gmail.com

https://www.kelegoodwin.com/

A voice that holds both joy and sorrow. Kele’s songs exist in the seam between loss and reconnection. There is so much care and devotion and reverence within this collection, Hymns is an apt title. It reminds me of the story of a man who searched for God, who journeyed far from home until he reached the edge of a cliff, where a great dark void stretched out before him.

“I am here!” the man shouted to the void.

“I am here!” a voice in the void shouted back.

Satisfied, the man returned home, for it didn’t matter whether the voice was God’s, or his own voice echoing back. Either way, he found the kindness and the wisdom he’d been seeking.

It’s my profound pleasure to introduce you to Hymns, and to my dear friend Kele Goodwin, who sings of the journey and of the return, and of the ways we humans reach for one another, in brave acts and tiny gestures, in unsent letters and talismans, with gratitude and wonder.”- Laura Gibson

https://www.mamabirdrecordingco.com/barna-howard

After high school, Howard moved north to study animation in one cold and windy city and then east for love in another. Years later, he blindly followed two friends to the Northwest, crossing the Rockies for the first time, in search of inspiration, opportunity and a fresh start.

Barna’s self-titled debut chronicled these moves as he struggled with the contrast between his small town upbringing and these big city wanderings. The album was met with critical acclaim and underground success, partly thanks to an opportunely placed song in the hit indie film, Drinking Buddies. One critic even likened him to some “lost genius of the 60’s.”

The songs on Barna Howard’s second album, Quite A Feelin’, ruminate on his relationship with home. Now entrenched in Portland, Oregon, many of the album’s tracks immortalize and reflect on the Eureka he once knew, while others focus on the relationships that define his new home out west. Small town life has long been celebrated in country and folk music, but Barna’s knack for capturing his own deeply personal nostalgia resonates in a rarely universal way.

https://alinahardin.bandcamp.com/music
Raised in the foot hills of the northern Sierra Nevada by rivers and seasons, Alina Hardin writes songs entrenched with memories and details of the natural worlds that surround her. She now resides in Topanga Canyon, CA exploring early motherhood. Song writing comes in early morning hours and is few and far between but the singing never stops. 

Nina is putting together an intimate evening of music for us this evening!

https://ninayates.bandcamp.com/merch
Nina Yates is a Portland, Oregon based singer songwriter who pulls you into her stories with thoughtful and distinctive songs. A slow, tender and delicate drag, yet fierce with lived emotion, the wisdom of a mother, the comfort of a sister and the heartbreak of a daughter.

https://mikecoykendall.com/
Veteran songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Coykendall has been amazingly prolific over the last four decades or so. Currently most well known for his duties as a sideman, producer, and recordist via his work with M Ward, Jolie Holland, Blitzen Trapper, Shook Twins, She & Him, Sallie Ford, Annalisa Tornfelt, & Tin Hat Trio, to name a few.

Coykendall (pronounced “Kirk-in-doll) was raised near the dead center of the contiguous 48 states of America in rural Norwich, Kansas. In early high school he began playing drums and guitar and went on to perform in mid-western regional cover bands during the early 80’s. In the mid 80’s he started writing and recording his own songs on cassette 4-track and soon formed Wichita, Kansas based prarie-psych popsters Klyde Konnor.

In ’91, he moved to San Francisco where he formed The Old Joe Clarks. A highly acclaimed Americana-esque outfit showcasing Coykendall’s voice and songwriting. The band made five records between 1994 & 2003.

In ’99 after relocating to Portland, Oregon, Coykendall was able to expand his home studio and begin working with other artists. M Ward’s Transfiguration of Vincent was among the first of the records recorded at his Blue Rooms home studio.

Coykendall has toured as a solo artist on the rig and has served as a support musician for M Ward, She & Him, Jolie Holland, Sallie Ford, Richmond Fontaine, Tommy Alexander, and Joe Kaplow. Usually playing rhythm guitar, or bass, or drums, and singing.

In 2012 Coykendall released  Chasing Away the Dots via Portland’s Fluff & Gravy Records. This tidy little diamond in the rough also contained guest appearances by some of Coykendall’s musical friends including M Ward, Zooey Deschanel, Eric Earley, & Ben Gibbard.

In 2010 he began performing solo with an oversized Kay electric guitar while stomping a tin can kick drum and swishing away on a huge set of high-hat cymbals. He began calling this setup the “rig” and this continues to be his main form of solo presentation. These spontaneous performances are often a thick mix of Coykendall’s own compositions and reinterpretations of other writer’s famous or not-so-famous gems.

In 2015 Coykendall released Half Past, Present Pending, partnering again with Fluff & Gravy Records. On this record, Coykendall takes the listener closer to the live “rig” performances by mixing excellent new compositions (check out “Hard Landing”) with compositions from his back catalogue (check out “East of Cheney” or “Spacebaker Blues”) in with fresh interpretations of other writers songs (he covers Roger Miller, Syd Barrett, etc) to great effect.

In 2021 he self released The Dirt and the Dust. This record saw him return to a less experimental, more songwriting forward, presentation.

He continues to write, perform, tour, produce, engineer, and wander SE Portland.

https://www.instagram.com/emmaallien/
Incredible Emma Allen is adept at singing and songwriting as she is brilliant at all the other physical mediums her art is created with: painting, scuplture, animation, etc. We’re overjoyed to have her sharing the stage tonight!

Special electric Halloween costume party hosted by DADWEED!!

dadweed is an acoustic trio based out of Portland, OR. Reimagining pickin’ and thumpin’ by blending elements of jazz/folk/pop/R&B within a traditional bluegrass lens, their sets explore a wide variety of styles and dynamics – with a focus on improvisation – showcasing both covers and originals.

Leaning heavily into three-part vocal harmonies and virtuosic instrumentation, dadweed strives to redefine what’s possible in bluegrass. The trio has toured throughout the west coast since 2024, appearing at festivals, venues, and private events. dadweed released their first EP in Summer 2024 and will continue to release new singles throughout 2025.