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https://www.instagram.com/weezy_ford/?hl=en
Ford released her debut EP, Bobbypin Graveyard, in 2016, followed by her debut full-length, Sugarcane, in 2019. She and Sallie released their first album together, a country album as The Barbaras, in late 2022; Weezy’s partner, Mark Robertson, who records much of her music, mixed and provided backing vocals.

“We definitely grew up listening to a lot of classic country, like Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn and Hank Williams,” she says. “Sallie had this idea of wanting to make country music, and so we had one song that we co-wrote together at first, and then it sort of evolved from there.”

While The Barbaras are country-forward, Ford’s solo work leans more toward the guitar music of the mid-20th century, including ‘50s rock ‘n’ roll, vintage surf music, and the ‘60s French pop subgenre known as yé-yé, after which Ford titled a track on Sugarcane.

One unique quality that brought some early attention to Weezy Ford shows was her tap-dancing skills, which infused both visual and rhythmic interest into her performances. You won’t hear the click of Ford’s heels on In the Movement, but she still seems to dance through these songs. The album is just slightly over half an hour long, and each song barrels into the next.

Ford describes the album’s subject matter as “movement and loss and love songs to friends and mushroom hunting.” “Chanterelle,” which Ford describes as having a “secret agent” feeling, is an ode to the edible fungus of the same name—and to a hobby she’s had since she was a girl.

https://lynnacorinne.com/

Lynna is an interdisciplinary artist from the lowcountry of South Carolina currently residing in Portland, Oregon.

Her current project is Lynna Corinne, a country/folk project building upon the muscical tradition of her childhood.

She has previously made music as an experimental and ambient musician. Her music has been featured in A Thousand Tones Vol 1 & II a compilation of ambient and experimental music from non-men musicians.

Lynna studied agricultural ecology and traditional foodways for her undergraduate degree. Completing a thesis developing a propogation prototcol for a wild native food plant, Asimina Altinaflora, an endemic species of Paw Paw. She spent the years following her graduation working in spaces where traditional foodways interface with modern agriculture.

Time

September 6, 2025 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Cost

$12

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07sep1:00 pm3:00 pmForest Bloodgood MemorialSUNDAY MATINEE | FREE | ALL AGES | 1-3PM

07sep6:00 pm8:00 pmFreak Mountain RamblersSUNDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM

07sep9:00 pm11:30 pmOPEN MIC hosted by JOHNNY FRANCO!SUNDAY NIGHT | FREE | 8pm SIGNUP, MUSIC at 9pm

08sep6:00 pm8:00 pmPortland Country UndergroundMONDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM

08sep9:00 pm11:00 pmLaurelthirst Open Jam hosted by Jack McGraneMONDAY NIGHT | FREE | 9PM

09sep6:00 pm8:00 pmJackstrawTUESDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM

10sep6:00 am9:00 amThe Get Down Funk CollectiveWEDNESDAY HH | FREE | 6-9PM

11sep6:00 pm8:00 pmBlue PineTHURSDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM

11sep9:00 pm11:00 pmCaltucky / Tuesday String BandTHURSDAY NIGHT | $10 | 9PM

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https://caltuckyband.com/

Come on down to the pub for the band’s first appearance at The Laurelthirst Public House, after a smokin’ hot set this summer at The Stringbender Music Festival!

Caltucky is a contemporary jamgrass/ new acoustic four piece band hailing from Northern California’s gold country region. They have quickly gained a loyal fan base and are looking to expand their outreach to new markets. Captivating audiences with their unique fusion of traditional bluegrass styles and progressive improvisation Caltucky gets the crowd up and moving, and captivates their audience with unique jam improvisations and covers. Recognized as emerging artists by the California Bluegrass Association, Caltucky’s powerful and catchy choruses, combined with their innovative instrumentation, sets them apart in the jamgrass community. With a debut full-length album on the horizon, Caltucky continues to redefine the genre and inspire music lovers with their electrifying performances.

Gabriel Bingham – Guitar
Marty Varner – Mandolin
Kyle Kunert – Banjo
Tyler Miles – Bass

$10 Door

https://tuesdaystringband.com/home

Tuesday String Band is made up of Western Oregon University (WOU) music students and alumni who are all dedicating their lives to careers in music. They love entertaining crowds with fast pickin’, witty banter, and string band versions of songs from a wide variety of styles. The band plays upwards of 100 shows per year throughout the Pacific Northwest and they have performed at several major Bluegrass festivals, including the North Cascades Bluegrass Festival.

In just under two years as a band, the group has already been featured in print in Go! Eastern Oregon, The Polk County Itemizer-Observer, and The Bluegrass Express. They’ve been recorded on the air with KBOO, KMUZ, No Simple Road, and Monmouth Monthly. They even represented WOU and the City of Monmouth on the televised KGW News segment “Rod on the Road.” The group has grown a following of over 10K on their social media pages and can be heard playing every Tuesday night at Gilgamesh Brewing: The River in Independence, OR. They are on a mission to keep the string band tradition alive and to educate the next generation of pickers, and they’re proud to be a contributing member band with the Oregon Bluegrass Association.

Time

September 11, 2025 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Cost

$10

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12sep6:00 pm8:00 pmThe James Low IrregularsFRIDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM

12sep9:00 pm11:30 pmCruise Control (Tour Kickoff) / Wild FlowersFRIDAY NIGHT | $10 | 9PM

13sep1:00 pm3:00 pmPetty CashSATURDAY MATINEE | FREE | ALL AGES | 1-3PM

13sep6:00 pm8:00 pmThe EvangelinersSATURDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM

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https://countrypolitansband.com/

Come dance and carry on with The Evangeliners, a mix of classic country, honky tonk, gospel and bluegrass featuring Elisabeth Ames, Tom Armstrong, Marty Henninger, Robin Suskind and Christine McCallister (sometimes Keith Brush).

Link: https://countrypolitansband.com/event/6203428/730747926/the-evangeliners

Honky Tonk Gospel with a Dancefloor Spirit

The Evangeliners are Portland’s most irresistible collision of the sacred and the spirited — a danceable gospel and honky tonk ensemble featuring leading lights from the city’s top Americana acts. Led by Elisabeth Ames of the internationally acclaimed Countrypolitans and Tom Armstrong, a revered traditionalist known for his deep-cut songwriting and old-school country croon, The Evangeliners blend high-lonesome harmonies, shuffling rhythms, and tear-stained twang into a genre-blurring celebration of American roots music.

Formed as a kind of musical revival meeting at the intersection of drinking songs and gospel truths, The Evangeliners channel the emotional weight of Louvin Brothers-style harmonies, the foot-stomping pulse of bluegrass, and the polished edge of classic honky tonk. It’s equal parts church choir and roadside bar, brought to life by a crack team of Portland musicians including Robin Suskind on pedal steel and electric guitar — a veteran of countless country sessions and stages.

Elisabeth Ames, whose work with The Countrypolitans has earned international recognition (including charting singles in Europe and studio collaborations with Lloyd Maines, Rosie Flores, and Dale Watson), brings a soulful vocal presence and original songwriting that evokes both Patsy Cline and Emmylou Harris. Together with Tom Armstrong’s deep knowledge of the genre and timeless delivery, the band performs everything from weeping waltzes and Saturday-night stompers to bluegrass-infused revival tunes and gospel barnburners.

Expect songs you can cry to. Expect songs you can two-step to.

The Evangeliners specialize in what they call “tear-in-your-beer gospel” — songs about heartbreak, redemption, whiskey, and salvation, all delivered with a reverence for tradition and a commitment to getting the dancefloor moving.

Whether they’re playing a roadhouse, a festival, or a Sunday afternoon party in the park, The Evangeliners will raise your spirits, break your heart, and make sure your boots get a workout.