PLAYING EVERY WEDNESDAY IN AUGUST!

https://www.lostox.com

Genre-blending jammers Lost Ox are based out of Portland, OR. The band, known for combining elements of funk, psychedelia, jazz, Americana, and progressive rock, has been a staple of the scene since 2017. Rooted in the jamband resurgence of the 1990s, their style encompasses many familiar jam tropes, all executed and reimagined with an inspired, dauntless precision. Since 2017 the band has released two full length albums, Wildheart (2018) and Earthsnake (2021), with another full length album, Stuck, to come summer 2022. Before the pandemic, the Ox stampeded down the coast to California and east toward the Rocky Mountains, playing over 120 shows in 2019.

The origins of the Ox are mysterious to many. Way back in 2011, Dylan and Reed were both jazz performance majors at Lewis & Clark College. Dylan was walking the halls one day when, upon hearing the bass line to the Grateful Dead’s “Shakedown Street”, he paused. When he peeked in the window, Reed was inside. The two have been giggin together since. That’s a lot of jams, man! A long strange trip later, Scot’s band was playing at a Widespread Panic pre/after-party; Dyl was along for the ride. After some cordial greetings, Dylan found his way on stage, and a musical friendship was born.

These core 3 dudes are joined by a rotating cast of top-tier keyboard wizards. What’s next for these three wild, boundless dreamers? Only time can tell. Stay tuned. While the Lost Ox sound continues to evolve, one quality that has yet to waver is their relentless commitment to progression and exploration. Characterized by intriguing lyrical interplay, shredding guitar solos, funky bass lines, and complex arrangements.

with:
Reed Bunnell – bass
Dylan DiSalvio – guitar
Scot Cowherd – drums

Reggie Houston returns to the stage in Portland Oregon alongside long time collaborators Tyrone Hendrix, Ben Jones, Jimmy Russell, and Michael Elson.  Bringing a lifetime of experience playing with a who’s who of musicians in the world of soul, funk, RnB, and Rock and Roll (including 25 years touring the world with Fats Domino), Reggie Houston puts his own unique spin on the music of New Orleans and beyond.

http://www.shortyandthemustangsband.com Shorty & the Mustangs was formed in Spring of 1996. Big Tex called some of his musician friends to see if they wanted to try something new. Having grown up in Texas (something must have gotten in his blood when he was a youngster), western swing music was calling him home. So they dug out some old Bob Wills and Ernest Tubb records and gave it a shot. Well, 23 years later they�re having so much fun they�re still at it. Other folks are liking it, too. They play the bars and honky tonks regularly around Portland, Oregon, and sometimes play at the local farmers markets and festivals.

Shorty & the Mustangs play a mix of western swing, honky tonk and roots country music. Lara Carlisle’s heart felt singing can get folks out on the dance floor with a Patsy Cline torch song or a Gram Parsons rocker. Ken Woodside and Phil Hornik, on drums and bass, lay down a strong dance beat while Mike Moore on guitar, and Mitch �Big Tex� Gilbert on steel guitar put in the twang and tears. Marilee Hord sings beautiful duets with Lara and plays the heck out of the fiddle.