
All shows are free unless otherwise listed.
21 and over only, except noon to 3 p.m. on weekends
Cash only accepted for cover charge.
Hours subject to change depending on shows that evening
October
20oct9:00 pm11:00 pmLaurelthirst Open Jam hosted by Jack McGraneMONDAY NIGHT | FREE | 9PM
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We are excited to announce the first ever Laurelthurst Open Jam every MONDAY night in May, hosted by Jack McGrane of Bodhi
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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
Time
October 20, 2025 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cost
FREE
21oct6:00 pm8:00 pmPagan Jug BandTUESDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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A delightful mix of jug, blues, country, blegrass and hokum sounds from this ebullient ensemble that\’s been rocking Portland for decades https://www.facebook.com/paganjugband The Pagan Jug Band is an all-acoustic, boot-stompin’ band
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A delightful mix of jug, blues, country, blegrass and hokum sounds from this ebullient ensemble that’s been rocking Portland for decades
https://www.facebook.com/paganjugband
The Pagan Jug Band is an all-acoustic, boot-stompin’ band featuring a mean banjo and a rockin’ guitar – throw in more strings, some brass, and a washboard and you’ve got a band that really knows how to get folks out of their seats and onto the dance floor! On any given Tuesday in Portland you’ll see them playing their weekly “Pagan Tuesday” show – where the band sometimes swells up to 10 members as long-time fans and random passers-by join them on stage to keep the music communal. The Pagans have a large body of original songs that they mix seamlessly with carefully curated covers and traditionals.
Bluegrass from the swamps of Portlandia!
Time
October 21, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost
FREE
21oct9:00 pm11:00 pmLarry Yes / Nate LumbardTUESDAY NIGHT | FREE | 9PM
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https://www.larryyes.com Art rocker of love, Larry Yes, will be doing a special free Tuesday evening show this night. His buddy NAte Lumbard joins him for a special, rare, solo set!
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Art rocker of love, Larry Yes, will be doing a special free Tuesday evening show this night. His buddy NAte Lumbard joins him for a special, rare, solo set!
Time
October 21, 2025 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cost
FREE
22oct6:00 pm8:00 pmLynn Conover & Dave ReischWEDNESDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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A special DUO happy hour featuring roots-rock badass Lynn Conover (Gravel) and her bass-playing pal David Reisch (Freak Mountain Ramblers, Michael Hurley), performing a couple of sets of irreverent songs
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A special DUO happy hour featuring roots-rock badass Lynn Conover (Gravel) and her bass-playing pal David Reisch (Freak Mountain Ramblers, Michael Hurley), performing a couple of sets of irreverent songs for us all!
Time
October 22, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost
FREE
22oct9:00 pm11:00 pmDouble DashWEDNESDAY NIGHT | FREE | 9PM
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Seamlessly blending a myriad of styles, soundscapes, and instrumentation, creative eclectics Machado Mijiga and Dario LaPoma join forces to become
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Seamlessly blending a myriad of styles, soundscapes, and instrumentation, creative eclectics Machado Mijiga and Dario LaPoma join forces to become the dynamic duo Double Dash, bridging the worlds of electronic music and jazz. With influences ranging from Bjork to Beethoven, A Tribe Called Quest to Tribal Tech Tones, or John Coltrane to John Cage, DoubleDash pushes the boundaries of jazz music to new frontiers, breathing new life into the age-old duo configuration.
Multi-instrumentalist and Portland native Machado Mijiga wears many hats, both literally and metaphorically. Classically-trained, jazz-weathered, and eclectically inclined, Mijiga left the proverbial creative “box” at a very early age, with access to many instruments and a diverse musical background brought about by an intercultural heritage. Mijiga is a musical polymath; composer, producer, bandleader, educator, gear fanatic, and audio engineer, to name a few. Mijiga can be seen touring with GRAMMY-winning band, Portugal. The Man throughout the year, among the many Portland-based groups he leads and supports when back home. Authenticity and uniquity assume the locus of Mijiga’s artistic identity. Self-expression is the prime directive, and the medium of choice changes like the weather.
Dario LaPoma is a multi-genre pianist and composer living in Portland, Oregon. After studying Collaborative Piano at Lawrence University in the Midwest, Dario returned to Oregon and is currently an active member of the music community, known for his tenure in bands led by the northwest luminaries Lady Rizo and Joe Kye, as well as other jazz, hip-hop and cross-over ensembles throughout the region. Dario released his debut album of original music, SWEPT, in the winter of 2020, and he looks forward to releasing new collaborative projects this year.
Instagram Handles:
@doubledashdudes (Band)
@machadomijiga (Drummer)
@dariolapoma (Keyboardist)
Time
October 22, 2025 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cost
FREE
23oct6:00 pm8:00 pmBad AssetsTHURSDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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https://badassetspdx.bandcamp.com Rowdy country-rock with blazing Telecaster guitar! Some years back Motor Jeffries, the bands primary song-maker-upper, had a vision to write a collection of songs about the drive through
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https://badassetspdx.bandcamp.com
Rowdy country-rock with blazing Telecaster guitar!
Some years back Motor Jeffries, the bands primary song-maker-upper, had a vision to write a collection of songs about the drive through Oregon on Interstate 84. After a few years, some different bands, empty whiskey bottles and a helluvalot of beer, Bad Assets are proud to say we did it. Buckle up and turn it up loud, son.
Time
October 23, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost
FREE
23oct9:00 pm11:30 pmJenny Don't & The Spurs / Wild FlowersTHURSDAY NIGHT | $20 | 9PM
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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
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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.
Time
October 23, 2025 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Cost
$20
24oct6:00 pm8:00 pmMichelle Alany & the MysticsFRIDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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http://www.michellealany.com A passionate violinist and vocalist, Michelle Alany has delighted and wowed audiences worldwide. Specializing in a global acoustic sound that features lush strings, soulful vocals and rhythmic groove, Michelle
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A passionate violinist and vocalist, Michelle Alany has delighted and wowed audiences worldwide.
Specializing in a global acoustic sound that features lush strings, soulful vocals and rhythmic groove, Michelle delivers soulful interpretations of traditional and original Sephardic (Judeo-Spanish), Balkan and Israeli songs infused with her tasty Austin-blues stylings.
She is at home delivering haunting Mediterranean melodies, trading shredder blues licks or gently crafting a sensuous country solo on the fly, bringing her joyous abandon and enthusiasm to any world of music.
As an in-demand touring musician and recording artist, she has performed with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, played for sold-out events in theaters doing movie music or world music ensembles, and brought Texas music to packed Jazz and Blues listening rooms in Europe.
Time
October 24, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost
FREE
25oct1:00 pm3:00 pmGinger & the TonicsSATURDAY MATINEE | FREE | ALL AGES | 1-3PM
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https://gingerandthetonics.bandcamp.com/
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Time
October 25, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost
FREE
25oct6:00 pm8:00 pmThe Electric StompSATURDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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The Stomp has been continuing to share the songs of Eric “Big E” Schweiderman in his absence, since he moved away. Dan Davis, Tucker Jackson, Steve Kerin, John Becher, and Tate
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The Stomp has been continuing to share the songs of Eric “Big E” Schweiderman in his absence, since he moved away.
Dan Davis, Tucker Jackson, Steve Kerin, John Becher, and Tate Peterson all hold forth!
https://www.facebook.com/BigEandtheStomp
Solidly earthy Americana and folk-rock with a touch of Island breeze!
Time
October 25, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost
FREE
25oct9:00 pm11:30 pmWilcloneSATURDAY NIGHT | $10 | 9PM
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October 25, 2025 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Cost
$10
26oct1:00 pm3:00 pmSleepy LagoonSUNDAY MATINEE | FREE | ALL AGES | 1-3PM
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Pete Krebs, Doug Sammons (Midnight Serenaders) playing 20s/30s jazz, Hawaiian, and exotica with vocal harmonies… “Jazz Matinee”!
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Pete Krebs, Doug Sammons (Midnight Serenaders) playing 20s/30s jazz, Hawaiian, and exotica with vocal harmonies…
“Jazz Matinee”!
Time
October 26, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost
FREE
26oct6:00 pm8:00 pmFreak Mountain RamblersSUNDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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Longtime Laurelthirst roots-rock rowdies host their Sunday “church” show! Continuing the tradition of local roots-rock rowdies like Jimmy Boyer, Jeffery Frederick, and the Holy Modal Rounders, the Freak Mountain Ramblers keep
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Longtime Laurelthirst roots-rock rowdies host their Sunday “church” show!
Continuing the tradition of local roots-rock rowdies like Jimmy Boyer, Jeffery Frederick, and the Holy Modal Rounders, the Freak Mountain Ramblers keep the music of our people alive. Be having’ things on a Sunday!
Usual suspects: Lex Browning (guitar, fiddle), David Reisch (bass) and Roger North (drums), with Tate Peterson and Pete Krebs (guitar, steel), plus occasional special guests!
Time
October 26, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost
FREE
26oct9:00 pm11:30 pmOPEN MIC hosted by JOHNNY FRANCO!SUNDAY NIGHT | FREE | 8pm SIGNUP, MUSIC at 9pm
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Super supportive weekly open mic hosted by Johnny Franco! Check out the FB group, song
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October 26, 2025 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Cost
FREE
27oct6:00 pm8:00 pmPortland Country UndergroundMONDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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PCU is doing a mess of shows these days! A bunch of old friends hanging out and playing roots and country music they
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PCU is doing a mess of shows these days!
A bunch of old friends hanging out and playing roots and country music they love.
Core band:
David Lipkind, Dave Reisch, Ben Nugent, Lewi Longmire, and Jason Montgomery. Darrin Craig is on break.
Time
October 27, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost
FREE
27oct9:00 pm11:00 pmLaurelthirst Open Jam hosted by Jack McGraneMONDAY NIGHT | FREE | 9PM
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We are excited to announce the first ever Laurelthurst Open Jam every MONDAY night in May, hosted by Jack McGrane of Bodhi
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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
Time
October 27, 2025 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cost
FREE
28oct9:00 pm11:00 pmKele Goodwin / Barna Howard / Alina HardinTUESDAY NIGHT | FREE | 9PM
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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
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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.
Time
October 28, 2025 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cost
FREE
29oct6:00 pm9:00 pmRhapsody in Red (extended)WEDNESDAY HH | FREE | 6-9PM
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https://www.facebook.com/rhapsodyinredPDX/ Now a continuing “last Wednesday” residency! Based in Portland, Oregon Rhapsody in Red is a musical tribute to Jerry Garcia.
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https://www.facebook.com/rhapsodyinredPDX/
Now a continuing “last Wednesday” residency!
Based in Portland, Oregon Rhapsody in Red is a musical tribute to Jerry Garcia. Performing songs from Jerry’s vast musical catalog, the band fuses their individual musicianship with a great love for that iconic Jerry style and musicality. Come out and enjoy a couple of long sets of Jerry tunes performed by these longtime Jerry-inspired musicians!
Steely Pete! – Guitar, Pedal Steel Guitar & Vocals
Hayley Valentine – Vocals & Guitar
Dave Rosenberg – Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
Jeff Daumen – Keyboards
Chris Petryszak – Bass Guitar
Chris Carey-Stronck – Drums
Time
October 29, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost
FREE
30oct6:00 pm8:00 pmBirdDogTHURSDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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BirdDog brings together David Pugh (Jackstraw), his son Riley, Jason Honl (Woodbrain), and Edward Connell (Russell St. Jam). Mixing four decades
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BirdDog brings together David Pugh (Jackstraw), his son Riley, Jason Honl (Woodbrain), and Edward Connell (Russell St. Jam). Mixing four decades of originals with choice covers, they channel the spirit of The Band, The Grateful Dead, and The Meters. What began as family jam sessions in a tiny house has grown into a band built on community, groove, and a love of sharing music
Time
October 30, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost
FREE
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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
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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!
Time
October 30, 2025 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cost
FREE
31oct6:00 pm8:00 pmSupernatural BeaversFRIDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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The Beavs’ are BACK, this time doing an early, 6-8pm, Halloween Happy Hour! https://supernaturalbeavers.bandcamp.com https://www.facebook.com/SupernaturalBeavers/
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The Beavs’ are BACK, this time doing an early, 6-8pm, Halloween Happy Hour!
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October 31, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost
FREE
31oct9:00 pm11:30 pmDadweed and friends (electric!)FRIDAY NIGHT | $10 | 9PM
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Special electric Halloween costume party hosted by DADWEED!! dadweed is an acoustic trio based out of Portland, OR. Reimagining pickin’ and thumpin’ by
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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.
Time
October 31, 2025 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Cost
$10
Now open weekends at noon!
All ages allowed until 3 p.m.
Oldest independent music venue in Portland

The LaurelThirst Public House has been part of the Kerns Neighborhood in Portland Oregon since 1988. Since its opening, The LaurelThirst has strived to provide a great place for people to gather and eat good and reasonably priced food, choose from a large selection of micro-brews and wines (many of them local) and a place to hear the best local music that Portland has to offer in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
The LaurelThirst has been lucky enough to foster a community of exceptional and diverse people that includes its staff, musicians, neighbors and customers. It is a community that we are constantly thankful for.
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