THE APRICOTS [residency!] / Kendall Lujan

The Apricots, a Portland indie-folk band built around dreamy melodies, lush harmonies, and a little bit of magic. For this Laurelthirst residency in October, the band is stripping things back for a more intimate, raw, and close to the room set, letting the songs and three-part harmonies take center stage.

“Playing the Laurelthirst feels like a a rite of passage for The Apricots. Many of the Portland artists who inspired us have graced this room, making it a special place in the musical history of our community. To now have the opportunity to bring our own songs into that space is something we’re incredibly grateful for”

Come sit close, sing along, and spend an evening with The Apricots in one of Portland’s most beloved rooms.

PLAYING A WEEKLY RESIDENCY WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THIS MONTH!

https://www.theapricotsband.com/

Described as a “sonic heatwave”, The Apricots are an indie-folk-rock band from Portland, OR that thrives on vocal harmony. At their core, they’re just a group of best friends that have found purpose in this band. Their songs will make you swoon one minute and groove the next.

https://www.kendalllujanmusic.com/

Portland, Oregon based artist, Kendall Lujan embarks on her second full length album “My Heart Needs Love” coming February 2027. A new sound after her debut record “Lucky Penny’ released February 21st, 2025. The new work shows her growth as an artist and new found more mature outlook on love and life. Songs that encapsulate heartbreak, new love, anger, light and freshness. After releasing her Debut self titled EP Spring 2023, featured on official playlist for Spotify and Apple Music. Lujan has also gaining attention from NPR’s Tiny Desk, MTV, Rolling Stone Germany, and the John Lennon Songwriting contest. She has also played Bluebird Festival in Vienna, Portland Folk Festival and Pickathon. Recently voted one of Portland’s ‘Willamette Weekly’ Best New Bands 2024. Sharing the stage with Amos Lee, Frazey Ford (of The Be Good Tanyas), Allie Crow Buckley, Early James, and The Magnetic Fields.

Her writing is real, introspective and reflective. After touring the songs in Europe five times in 1.5 years, Lujan is ready to show her versatility and growth as an artist. The first single released late March 2024 titled ‘Goodbyes’. The song explores mourning and loss of important people in your world. In the sense of ending romantic relationships it explores the process of knowing when someone isn’t suited for your life or growth any longer. Lujan writes “I wrote this song to remind myself that even though things are hard you will meet those people who stick around eventually.” Even though people come and go in your world, remembering that there will be lots of cries and laughs on your journey to finding those people who see you for who you are. The Song can be heard in Peacocks ‘Long Bight River’ starring Amanda Seyfried, tying together the final scene of the series over the rolling credits. The main hook stating: ‘it takes a lot of goodbyes to get to forever.