April
29apr6:00 pm9:00 pmRhapsody in RedWEDNESDAY 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
Jeff Daumen – Keyboards
Chris Petryszak – Bass Guitar
Chris Carey-Stronck – Drums
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30apr6:00 pm8:00 pmLewi Longmire & the Left Coast RoastersTHURSDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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LEWI LONGMIRE leads the Left Coast Roasters (Bill Rudolph, Ned Folkerth and either Dan Eccles or Sydney Nash) through a couple of sets of rockandroll, songs both original and familiar.
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LEWI LONGMIRE leads the Left Coast Roasters (Bill Rudolph, Ned Folkerth and either Dan Eccles or Sydney Nash) through a couple of sets of rockandroll, songs both original and familiar. Thursday Therapy is the name of the game!
Rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart!

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30apr9:00 pm11:30 pmClark Engine Company / Chris King & the GutterballsTHURSDAY NIGHT | $10 | 9PM
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https://www.thejustclark.band/ Clark Engine Company is the full band manifestation of frequent-favorite, Just Clark, a singer-songwriter reviving the roots of American-made music.
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https://www.thejustclark.band/
Clark Engine Company is the full band manifestation of frequent-favorite, Just Clark, a singer-songwriter reviving the roots of American-made music. Digging into a woody sound that echoes through the hollers, Clark’s music embodies a timeless resonance that harks back to the cherished sounds of classic Americana folk. From poet to picker, the native Texan conjures a sound as bright as the Lonestar herself.
Being more than the stand alone folk type, Clark Engine Company is an electrifying extension that goes beyond a guitar and a pretty voice. With weeping pedal steel and crashing drums it’s full steam ahead for the full band.
Always on the move, Clark is a true troubadour who’s lust for the open road is never ending.
https://www.chriskingandthegutterballs.com/
Chris King & The Gutterballs is a 3-piece Garage Twang band featuring Chris King on guitar and vocals, Malcolm Roberts on the bass, and drummer Jack Moriarty.
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May
01may6:00 pm8:00 pmThe Portland Family BandFRIDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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Photo: Jeff Jackson Kris Stuart (Wanderlodge, Root Jack, Brothers & Sister) brings in a stellar allstar crew to play country-fried and southern
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Photo: Jeff Jackson
Kris Stuart (Wanderlodge, Root Jack, Brothers & Sister) brings in a stellar allstar crew to play country-fried and southern roots-rock for us, often including master keyboardist Steve Kerin!
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01may9:00 pm11:00 pmBright Spurs / Matthew Claussen / Livy ConnerFRIDAY NIGHT | $10 | 9PM
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Bright Spurs – EP Release Matthew Claussen Livy Conner Join Bright Spurs and friends as we celebrate the release of our first EP. Bright Spurs
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02may1:00 pm3:00 pmBlind StampedeSATURDAY MATINEE | FREE | ALL AGES | 1-3PM
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https://blindstampede.com/event/6432653/751304785/blind-stampede Start your Saturday right with Blind Stampede at The Laurelthirst, one of Portland’s premier listening rooms for rootsy, groove-driven bands. Expect feel-good Pacific NW rock & roll—blues grit, country
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https://blindstampede.com/event/6432653/751304785/blind-stampede
Start your Saturday right with Blind Stampede at The Laurelthirst, one of Portland’s premier listening rooms for rootsy, groove-driven bands. Expect feel-good Pacific NW rock & roll—blues grit, country soul, classic rock swagger—and a dance floor that doesn’t care what time it is.
Grab a pint, settle in, and let your afternoon turn into a party. No rush, no alarms—just great music in one of the city’s best rooms. All Ages!!
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02may6:00 pm8:00 pmThe ResolectricsSATURDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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THE RESOLECTRICS Expanding on their love of American R&B, The Resolectrics are a rock & soul power trio exploring the vast landscapes
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Expanding on their love of American R&B, The Resolectrics are a rock & soul power trio exploring the vast landscapes of roots music with layered harmonies, multi-tonal guitar tracks, and ambitious arrangements. Since releasing their “Booker T. meets The Band” debut record, High Water, guitarist Tate Peterson, drummer John Becher, and bassist Bob Dunham have honed a leaner, meaner approach through continuous gigging and constant refinement. The band’s latest record, Open Seas, adds some timeless, British Invasion-style psychedelia to the mix along with a touch of horns and harmonica that help reconnect the music to its soul-based heritage.
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02may9:00 pm11:30 pmNatalie Prauser / Rose Gerber / Beatrice AnneFRIDAY NIGHT | $10 | 9PM
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Natalie Prauser blends the introspection of the 60’s Laurel Canyon folk scene with the attitude of 70s outlaw country. Through tales of
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03may1:00 pm3:00 pmAshley Seaton & TK Swing All-StarsSUNDAY MATINEE | FREE | ALL AGES | 1-3PM
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Ashley Seaton with the TK Swing All-Stars Get ready to swing!—Ashley Seaton with the TK Swing All-Stars is Portland’s hottest jazz ensemble, tailor-made for dancers and
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Ashley Seaton with the TK Swing All-Stars
Get ready to swing!—Ashley Seaton with the TK Swing All-Stars is Portland’s hottest jazz ensemble, tailor-made for dancers and lovers of timeless tunes.
Fronted by the enchanting Ashley Seaton, whose vocal stylings evoke the golden era of jazz divas like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughan, this band brings elegance and soul to every note. Ashley’s voice floats effortlessly over the rhythm, inviting listeners to lose themselves in the music.
Joining forces with renowned swing guitarist Tracy Kim, a master of Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian’s vintage flair, the TK Swing All-Stars are a powerhouse of Portland’s finest jazz talent. The lineup features trumpet virtuoso Gavin Bondy of Pink Martini fame, and woodwind wizard Dave Evans, whose clarinet and saxophone have graced stages with Bridgetown Sextet, Hot Lovin’ Jazz Babies, and other beloved swing outfits.
Whether you’re gliding across the dance floor or soaking in the melodies from your seat, this band delivers a night of joyful jazz, irresistible rhythms, and pure musical magic.
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03may6:00 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, Turtle VanDemarr, Jeffery Frederick, and the Holy Modal Rounders, the Freak Mountain
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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, Turtle VanDemarr, 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!

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03may9:00 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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04may6:00 pm8:00 pmThe WaysidersMONDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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https://waysidersband.com Original country music from Portland, Oregon, featuring the songwriting of Gabrielle Macrae. Sisters Joanna and Gabrielle Macrae front the band
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04may9:00 pm11:00 pmThe PickpocketsMONDAY NIGHT | FREE | 9PM
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High energy bluegrass from Salt Lake City! https://www.youtube.com/@thepickpocketsbluegrass/videos
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05may6:00 pm8:00 pmLost Creek Bluegrass BandTUESDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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https://www.lostcreekmusic.com “A Lost Creek Cocktail is made with two parts Traditional Bluegrass, one part Old-time fiddle tunes, and a splash of Honkytonk – served up with a stout on
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https://www.lostcreekmusic.com
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05may9:00 pm11:00 pmMoonshroomTUESDAY NIGHT | FREE | 9PM
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https://moonshroomband.com MoonShroom is the star crossed culmination of liberated artistic expression & high energy performance. Genuine songwriting is at the core of
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MoonShroom is the star crossed culmination of liberated artistic expression & high energy performance. Genuine songwriting is at the core of this dynamic project. Fueled by the song craft of Lily B Moonflower & Jake Keegan, the act hones their unique sound with genuine lyrics, tight vocal harmonies, and intricate instrumental conversation.
The group, hailing from Lawrence Kansas, performs captivating sets on stages far & wide. Featuring Lily B Moonflower on guitar & vocals, Jake Keegan on dobro & vocals, Zach Bozeman on upright bass, & Colby Allen Walter on mandolin, electric guitar & vocals. Together they create a unique sonic tapestry, building a bridge the audience can cross to feel a oneness with the musical energy radiating from the stage!
Expanding upon stylings of Americana, bluegrass, folk, and country — the group sends their sound into the stratosphere with their signature spin of “Grassadelic Twang”. MoonShroom tours heavily in the festival circuit, and at venues around the country — Hop in the cosmic train and come PARTY ON THE MOON!
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06may6:00 pm9:00 pmQuEasy GumboWEDNESDAY HH | FREE | 6-9PM
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QuEasy Gumbo (Jimmy Russell + Sean Badders of the Quick and Easy Boys, plus one of their incredible drummer friends and immaculate
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QuEasy Gumbo (Jimmy Russell + Sean Badders of the Quick and Easy Boys, plus one of their incredible drummer friends and immaculate keyboardist Steve Kerin) return for their FREE monthly Wednesday extended happy hour show!
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07may6:00 pm8:00 pmLewi Longmire & the Left Coast RoastersTHURSDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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LEWI LONGMIRE leads the Left Coast Roasters (Bill Rudolph, Ned Folkerth and either Dan Eccles or Sydney Nash) through a couple of sets of rockandroll, songs both original and familiar.
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LEWI LONGMIRE leads the Left Coast Roasters (Bill Rudolph, Ned Folkerth and either Dan Eccles or Sydney Nash) through a couple of sets of rockandroll, songs both original and familiar. Thursday Therapy is the name of the game!
Rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart!

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07may9:00 pm11:30 pmShafty (Phish tribute)THURSDAY NIGHT | $10 | 9PM
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Portland’s premiere Phish cover band plays an intimate night at the LT! https://www.shaftypdx.com/
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08may6:00 pm8:00 pmThe James Low IrregularsFRIDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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Our longtime dusty country-roots songwriter James Low returns to a monthly appearance here at the LT Pub for happy hours! https://www.facebook.com/TheJamesLowIrregulars/
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Our longtime dusty country-roots songwriter James Low returns to a monthly appearance here at the LT Pub for happy hours!
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08may9:00 pm11:30 pmIan George / Matt Mitchell Music Co.FRIDAY NIGHT | $10 | 9PM
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Ian George & The Knee Pockets Ian George along with his gorgeous band The Knee Pockets (talented, ferocious young men) have one motive : ALLOW
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Ian George along with his gorgeous band The Knee Pockets (talented, ferocious young men) have one motive : ALLOW A GOOD TIME. The band delivers the sort of concert you’ll likely dance, sway, sing, laugh and maybe even cry(!) to. Yesiredoo, a spontaneous and ferocious musical ride teeming with whimsicality, clever arrangements – interrupted by triumphant tangents – and outlandish solos grounded by George’s gauzy voice and by the simple strength of a good song. Expect an engaging and dynamic string of gentle and not so gentle folk-rock adventures.
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09may1:00 pm3:00 pmThunder RidgeSATURDAY MATINEE | FREE | ALL AGES | 1-3PM
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https://www.thunderridge.org Thunder Ridge is a straight-ahead bluegrass band from Portland, OR. The traditional five-piece band is made up of banjo, guitar, mandolin, bass and fiddle. They will steal your
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https://www.thunderridge.org
Thunder Ridge is a straight-ahead bluegrass band from Portland, OR. The traditional five-piece band is made up of banjo, guitar, mandolin, bass and fiddle. They will steal your heart with hard driving vocal harmonies and instrumentals. Allow them to take you down a path of yesteryear with a good old fashioned sound inspired by the masters of bluegrass, and sprinkled with a few originals!
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09may6:00 pm8:00 pmKris Deelane & the HurtSATURDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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http://krisdeelaneandthehurt.com Kris Deelane is making a loud noise in the Portland Rock scene. With her nine piece soul band The Hurt, Kris
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http://krisdeelaneandthehurt.com
Kris Deelane is making a loud noise in the Portland Rock scene. With her nine piece soul band The Hurt, Kris is amping up her performances in and around Portland and the Pacific Northwest. A true road warrior with years of solid touring experience, Kris is keeping it local and in the moment with shows all over town. From The Alberta Rose Theatre to The Doug Fir, McMenamin’s Edgefield to Al’s Den at the Crystal and a standing residency at Laurelthirst Public House, she and the band are everywhere. Summer 2015, Kris Deelane and The Hurt performed at Oregon Country Fair, What The Festival, and Dixie Festival, and also opened for 3 Dog Night, and Martha Davis and the Motels.
The Hurt is ten players strong and features a number of Portland music luminaries including Ned Failing (Mexican Gun Fight/Floydian Slips) on drums, Steve Kerin on keys (Too Loose Cajun Band, Atomic Gumbo, Rose City Kings and winner of the Cascade Blues Association’s “Keyboardist of the Year”), Greg Hyatt on bass (Five Easy Pieces, Zoo People, Berthaline, and Lapdog, featuring members of Toad The Wet Sprocket), Heidi Shuler (Merl Saunders) on percussion and Alan Toribio (Mexican Gunfight) on guitar. With her backing singers, The Lady Parts, and horn section, Kris is dipping into deep cuts and old school favorites from the soul sounds of the 60’s and 70’s. Think Motown to Memphis, Stax to Atlantic records, Aretha to Etta. It’s all here!
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09may9:00 pm11:30 pmTree Frogs Reunion / Duffy's 60th birthday bash!SATURDAY NIGHT | $20 | 9PM
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Longtime local Portland roots-rock band THE TREE FROGS are putting their lineup back together for a reunion show at the Laurelthirst Pub,
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Longtime local Portland roots-rock band THE TREE FROGS are putting their lineup back together for a reunion show at the Laurelthirst Pub, celebrating drummer Jeff Duffy’s 60th Birthday!
“Treefrogs started in 1991 and continue to rock in Portland, Oregon.
We play rock, funk, country, folk, blues, and old soul music. On any given performance we are a 5-10 piece band with 4 individual songwriters delivering a variety of style and substance.”
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10may1:00 pm3:00 pmSweet PreservesSUNDAY MATINEE | FREE | ALL AGES | 1-3PM
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https://bundyband.com – Sweet Preserves is a Bundy offshoot! Traditional acoustic New Orleans jazz for your all ages matinee dine and dance pleasure!
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https://bundyband.com – Sweet Preserves is a Bundy offshoot!
Traditional acoustic New Orleans jazz for your all ages matinee dine and dance pleasure!
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10may6:00 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, Turtle VanDemarr, Jeffery Frederick, and the Holy Modal Rounders, the Freak Mountain
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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, Turtle VanDemarr, 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!

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FREE
10may9:00 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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11may6:00 pm8:00 pmPortland Country UndergroundMONDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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A bunch of old friends hanging out and playing roots and country music they love. Core band: David Lipkind, Dave Reisch, Ben Nugent,
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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.
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12may9:00 pm11:00 pmStone & Sue w/ Andrew OliverTUESDAY NIGHT | FREE | 9PM
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NOW PLAYING A MONTHLY RESIDENCY! https://stoneandsue.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/stoneandsue/?hl=en The “Forty Drop Few” are a trio originally from the southwest that play popular music of
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NOW PLAYING A MONTHLY RESIDENCY!

https://stoneandsue.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/stoneandsue/?hl=en
The “Forty Drop Few” are a trio originally from the southwest that play popular music of the early 1900s. They perform in various styles from the era as a string band and are influenced by nothing other than the old 78 records that they love so well. Their main influences include New Orleans jazz, southwestern fiddle music, classic banjo rags, black string band music, hillbilly harmonies and unique vocals. The trio consists of Ethan and Candra Francis and Elliot Kennedy who all currently reside in Portland Oregon. The couple, also known as “Stone and Sue” have been playing music together for close to a decade and met Kennedy who joined them 4 years ago. The three are inseparable and spend all of their time picking apart old tunes, listening to 78s, throwing shows in Portland and traveling around the country together.
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13may6:00 am9:00 amThe Get Down Funk CollectiveWEDNESDAY HH | FREE | 6-9PM
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NOW PLAYING EVERY “2nd WEDNESDAY” EXTENDED HAPPY HOUR, 6-9pm! Rising from a funky curated music series founded at, The Get Down, The
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Chelsea Luker – sax/flute/vocals
Tate Peterson – guitar
Galen Clark -keys
Sydney Nash – bass
Brian Foxworth – drums and vocals.
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14may6:00 pm8:00 pmWrath of Kahn (JGB tribute)THURSDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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Bringing you stellar Jerry Garcia Band tunes from beyond the Final Frontier! Featuring Justin John & Murray Gusseck from Garcia Birthday Band on Guitar/Drums, with
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14may9:00 pm11:00 pmWm. Surly & Barroom Gospel / Jackie StrawTHURSDAY NIGHT | $10 | 9pm
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https://www.facebook.com/p/William-Surly-100063511720922/ William Surly is a singer/songwriter and founder of The Barroom Gospel Band, who saddles his proverbial horse in Portland, Oregon, and is no stranger to the western
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William Surly is a singer/songwriter and founder of The Barroom Gospel Band, who saddles his proverbial horse in Portland, Oregon, and is no stranger to the western cocktail. Within the music The Barroom Gospel Band blends classic country with equal parts honky tonk, folk, soul, rock and a whole lot of tequila.
Inspired by story tellers the likes of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson, and rejuvenated by the modern sounds of Sturgil Simpson and Whitey Morgan And The 78’s, Surly pays homage to the ones who came before him, singing songs for those best suited for a bar stool and a long running tab.
https://www.instagram.com/missjackiestraw/
Jackie Straw started out in the Denver music scene with all-girl band Pistols in Petticoats. She cut her teeth playing bluegrass nationally and quickly realized it was time to start a new project. Jackie & The Racket was formed with local players in the Denver area. Jackie recorded Goal Digger and Tough Luck Cowboy under JATR at SwingFinger Studios in Northern Colorado with notable players on these records like Pat Lyons, Tyler Grant, Adrian Engfer, and Natalie Padilla.
During the pandemic, Jackie realized it was time to reach for the stars and is now based out of Nashville. She spends half her time in Denver and half her time in Nashville. Jackie has rebranded again to her most authentic self, Jackie Straw. Jackie is working on a new record with Ken Croomer at Cartoon Moon Recording. She is continually bending genres and bringing psychedelic country music to our ears.
Her largest inspirations are Dolly Parton and Jerry Garcia and she brings a sense of sass to her music that is refreshing.
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15may6:00 pm8:00 pmAshleigh Flynn & the RivetersFRIDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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https://www.ashleighflynnandtheriveters.com With what PopMatters describes as “tenacious swagger,” critically-acclaimed solo artist Ashleigh Flynn recently dialed up the volume and debuted an all-female rock band as a nod
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https://www.ashleighflynnandtheriveters.com
With what PopMatters describes as “tenacious swagger,” critically-acclaimed solo artist Ashleigh Flynn recently dialed up the volume and debuted an all-female rock band as a nod to the “Rosie the Riveter” archetype from WWII.
Flynn grew up in Kentucky and cut her teeth on local bluegrass music and Motown. A prolific songwriter and performer blessed with unbridled charisma, she arrived on the Americana scene in 2008 with the release of her third LP, American Dream, a poetic lament to the elusiveness of that national ethos. A Million Stars followed in 2013 – a rollicking journey celebrating the women pioneers of the American West.
Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters’ inaugural LP hit the streets in 2018 featuring a sound that hearkens back to early Stones, ‘70s psychedelic country rock, and alternately charms like a Sunday afternoon front porch session…
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16may1:00 pm3:00 pmJosh Cole's bluegrass MatineeSATURDAY MATINEE | FREE | ALL AGES | 1-3PM
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https://www.joshcolemusic.com Josh Cole has been playing bluegrass in the Pacific Northwest for over 25 years. It started in the late 90s, when he first heard “Midnight Moonlight” from
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https://www.joshcolemusic.com
Josh Cole has been playing bluegrass in the Pacific Northwest for over 25 years. It started in the late 90s, when he first heard “Midnight Moonlight” from Old and In the Way. That moment forever bonded Josh to bluegrass music.
He went on to serve as President of the Oregon Bluegrass Association and continues to host “Music From the True Vine” on KBOO-FM, the longest running bluegrass show West of the Mississippi.
Josh’s influences include Ralph Stanley, Larry Sparks, and Bill Monroe, many of whom are featured on the Josh Cole Bluegrass Show, his podcast with nearly 200 episodes of traditional bluegrass recordings.
Josh has played in dozens of bands, along with running his own hard-driving bluegrass band for nearly two decades. That’s why hometown fans have lovingly nicknamed him “The Elvis of Portland Bluegrass.”
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16may6:00 pm8:00 pmLewi Longmire & the Left Coast RoastersSATURDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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SPECIAL SATURDAY HAPPY HOUR EDITION! LEWI LONGMIRE leads the Left Coast Roasters (Bill Rudolph, Ned Folkerth and either Dan Eccles or Sydney Nash) through a couple of sets of rockandroll, songs
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SPECIAL SATURDAY HAPPY HOUR EDITION!
LEWI LONGMIRE leads the Left Coast Roasters (Bill Rudolph, Ned Folkerth and either Dan Eccles or Sydney Nash) through a couple of sets of rockandroll, songs both original and familiar. Thursday Therapy is the name of the game!
Rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart!

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FREE
16may9:00 pm11:30 pmPatina / Kyle Blessing & Jack McGraneSATURDAY NIGHT | $10 | 9PM
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https://patinamusic.com AMERICANA SONGS: FOLK, BLUES, COUNTRY, ROCK & ROLL PATINA is a six-piece band from Portland, Oregon writing
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AMERICANA SONGS: FOLK, BLUES, COUNTRY, ROCK & ROLL
PATINA is a six-piece band from Portland, Oregon writing and performing original Americana / Folk-Rock / Roots-Rock music. Their 4th studio album, ‘Good Noise,’ was released April 5th, 2024.
“Portland band Patina delivers Americana gold … Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Portland Oregon, the 6 piece band emerges as a soulful beacon, keeping the the Americana and Folk genres burning brightly.” -Rock The Pigeon, April 14, 2024
Kyle Blessing and Jack McGrane are the duo combination of two local songwriters in the roots/folk/jam vein, joining force for a set of musical fun!
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17may1:00 pm3:00 pmKung Pao ChickensSUNDAY MATINEE | FREE | ALL AGES | 1-3PM
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https://www.facebook.com/THEKUNGPAOCHICKENSPDX/ The return of our favorite local Django Reinhardt-inspired Roma/gypsy jazz enthusiasts! Now usually with a FREE, ALL AGES “3rd Sunday” Matinee! THIS MONTH happening on the 4th Sunday, tho!
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https://www.facebook.com/THEKUNGPAOCHICKENSPDX/
The return of our favorite local Django Reinhardt-inspired Roma/gypsy jazz enthusiasts!
Now usually with a FREE, ALL AGES “3rd Sunday” Matinee!
THIS MONTH happening on the 4th Sunday, tho!
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17may6:00 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, Turtle VanDemarr, Jeffery Frederick, and the Holy Modal Rounders, the Freak Mountain
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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, Turtle VanDemarr, 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!

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FREE
17may9:00 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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19may6:00 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!
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19may9:00 pm11:00 pmBlue Flags and Black GrassTUESDAY NIGHT | FREE | 9PM
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NOW A MONTHLY RESIDENCY: every third Tuesday night at 9pm! FREE! https://www.blueflagsandblackgrass.com Blue Flags & Black Grass is a combination of many
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NOW A MONTHLY RESIDENCY: every third Tuesday night at 9pm! FREE!

https://www.blueflagsandblackgrass.com
Blue Flags & Black Grass is a combination of many flavors of acoustic American Roots Music. With the instrumentation of Banjo, Res-o-phonic Guitar, Fiddle, Washboard, Kazoo and Upright Bass, Blue Flags emulates the String Bands of the 1920s and ‘30s. Their typical gig will blend Ragtime, Viper Jazz, Country Blues, Old-Time, Jug Band and Bluegrass. As well as performing classic standards and dusting off hidden gems, Blue Flags also features original songs by Flip ‘Fats’ McGuire.
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20may6:00 pm9:00 pmScott Law BandWEDNESDAY HH | FREE | 6-9PM
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Scott and band return for their extended happy hour show! 6-9pm, FREE, but do tip the musicians! Another night led by Scott tonight,
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Scott and band return for their extended happy hour show! 6-9pm, FREE, but do tip the musicians!

Another night led by Scott tonight, featuring Micah Kassell on drums, Tye North on bass, Chelsea Luker on winds and Jeff Baxter on keyboards!
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21may6:00 pm8:00 pmLewi Longmire & the Left Coast RoastersTHURSDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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LEWI LONGMIRE leads the Left Coast Roasters (Bill Rudolph, Ned Folkerth and either Dan Eccles or Sydney Nash) through a couple of sets of rockandroll, songs both original and familiar.
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LEWI LONGMIRE leads the Left Coast Roasters (Bill Rudolph, Ned Folkerth and either Dan Eccles or Sydney Nash) through a couple of sets of rockandroll, songs both original and familiar. Thursday Therapy is the name of the game!
Rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart!

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22may6:00 pm8:00 pmSyco Billy's String BandFRIDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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Syco Billy’s are far from your average bluegrass band—they’re the pulse of a fresh
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Syco Billy’s are far from your average bluegrass band—they’re the pulse of a fresh musical movement that celebrates the timeless beauty of bluegrass while pushing boundaries with a sound all their own. This five-piece newgrass string band infuses traditional roots with a French twist, weaving in elements of Americana, folk, and genre-bending innovation. The result is a sound that’s both familiar and refreshingly original.
With exceptional musicianship, undeniable chemistry, and a stage presence that crackles with energy, Syco Billy’s deliver performances that are as soulful as they are unforgettable. Whether you’re a lifelong bluegrass fan or new to the scene, this band promises an experience that resonates long after the final chord. Syco Billy’s String Band is comprised of Glen Damewood, Luc Dauvin, Tristin Thomas, Bruce Carnine, and Don Baker
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22may9:00 pm11:30 pmFortunate GoldFRIDAY NIGHT | $10 | 9PM
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https://www.harvestgoldny.com/fortunate-gold/ Raucous tribute to the music of Neil Young, Buffalo Springfield and CSNY / now also bringing in the music of CCR and John Fogarty!
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https://www.harvestgoldny.com/fortunate-gold/
Raucous tribute to the music of Neil Young, Buffalo Springfield and CSNY / now also bringing in the music of CCR and John Fogarty!
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$10
23may6:00 pm8:00 pmBad AssetsSATURDAY 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.
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23may9:00 pm11:30 pmBobby Short Shorts - a GD tributeSATURDAY NIGHT | $TBA | 9PM
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The newest in Portland-based Dead bands, this one featuring members of Redwood Revue, Nearly Acoustic, Family Mystic, and Steel Fringe!
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The newest in Portland-based Dead bands, this one featuring members of Redwood Revue, Nearly Acoustic, Family Mystic, and Steel Fringe!
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$TBA
24may6:00 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, Turtle VanDemarr, Jeffery Frederick, and the Holy Modal Rounders, the Freak Mountain
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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, Turtle VanDemarr, 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!

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FREE
24may9:00 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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25may6:00 pm8:00 pmThe Best IntentionsMONDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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The Best Intentions is a Portland, Oregon-based American roots music dance-band specializing in traditional honkytonk, western swing, and roots rock & roll, but can occasionally be seen dipping its toes
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The Best Intentions is a Portland, Oregon-based American roots music dance-band specializing in traditional honkytonk, western swing, and roots rock & roll, but can occasionally be seen dipping its toes into other sub-genres of American music as well. Made up of longtime members of the NW music community, the band features Bret Ervin (Countryside Ride, Barndoor Slammers) on vocals and guitar; Jesse Cunningham (Countryside Ride, Western Supply Co.) on vocals, pedal-steel guitar, and lead guitar; Christine McAllister (Bees in a Bottle, The Good Long Whiles) on vocals and electric bass; and Kevin, the “Shuffle-King,” Major (Countryside Ride, Jackson County Kills, The County Champs) on drums.
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27may6:00 pm9:00 pmRhapsody in RedWEDNESDAY 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
Jeff Daumen – Keyboards
Chris Petryszak – Bass Guitar
Chris Carey-Stronck – Drums
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FREE
28may6:00 pm8:00 pmClark Engine CompanyTHURSDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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https://www.thejustclark.band/ Clark Engine Company is the full band manifestation of frequent-favorite, Just Clark, a singer-songwriter reviving the roots of American-made music. Digging into a woody sound that echoes
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https://www.thejustclark.band/
Clark Engine Company is the full band manifestation of frequent-favorite, Just Clark, a singer-songwriter reviving the roots of American-made music. Digging into a woody sound that echoes through the hollers, Clark’s music embodies a timeless resonance that harks back to the cherished sounds of classic Americana folk. From poet to picker, the native Texan conjures a sound as bright as the Lonestar herself.
Being more than the stand alone folk type, Clark Engine Company is an electrifying extension that goes beyond a guitar and a pretty voice. With weeping pedal steel and crashing drums it’s full steam ahead for the full band.
Always on the move, Clark is a true troubadour who’s lust for the open road is never ending.
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FREE
29may6:00 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.
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FREE
29may9:00 pm11:30 pmWilcloneFRIDAY NIGHT | $10 | 9PM
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30may6:00 pm8:00 pmThe ResolectricsSATURDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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THE RESOLECTRICS Expanding on their love of American R&B, The Resolectrics are a rock & soul power trio exploring the vast landscapes
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Expanding on their love of American R&B, The Resolectrics are a rock & soul power trio exploring the vast landscapes of roots music with layered harmonies, multi-tonal guitar tracks, and ambitious arrangements. Since releasing their “Booker T. meets The Band” debut record, High Water, guitarist Tate Peterson, drummer John Becher, and bassist Bob Dunham have honed a leaner, meaner approach through continuous gigging and constant refinement. The band’s latest record, Open Seas, adds some timeless, British Invasion-style psychedelia to the mix along with a touch of horns and harmonica that help reconnect the music to its soul-based heritage.
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30may9:00 pm11:30 pmNick Gamer / Prairie BendersSATURDAY NIGHT | $10 | 9PM
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$10 cover The Prairie Benders-open Nick Gamer-headline The Prairie Benders- Bending the lines between bluegrass, country, folk, and rock, The
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Bending the lines between bluegrass, country, folk, and rock, The Prairie Benders contemporary sound is distinctively original. Their unique musical signature showcases the fiddle as the lead solo instrument, taking on a voice of its own as a melodic storyteller. With catchy melodies, sharp songwriting, and lyrics steeped in psychedelic escapism, The Prairie Benders’ music feels genuinely cathartic and is as healing as it is infectious.
Gamer’s second solo effort, Oregoner, is a vivid landscape where dimly lit roadside taverns, honky tonk angels, and ceaseless rainfall loom large. While this album is firmly rooted in the present, it nods to the timeless influences of Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris, blending contemporary themes with enduring sounds.
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31may1:00 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”!
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FREE
31may6:00 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, Turtle VanDemarr, Jeffery Frederick, and the Holy Modal Rounders, the Freak Mountain
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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, Turtle VanDemarr, 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!

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FREE
31may9:00 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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FREE
June
01jun6:00 pm8:00 pmThe WaysidersMONDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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https://waysidersband.com Original country music from Portland, Oregon, featuring the songwriting of Gabrielle Macrae. Sisters Joanna and Gabrielle Macrae front the band
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03jun6:00 pm9:00 pmQuEasy GumboWEDNESDAY HH | FREE | 6-9PM
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QuEasy Gumbo (Jimmy Russell + Sean Badders of the Quick and Easy Boys, plus one of their incredible drummer friends and immaculate
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QuEasy Gumbo (Jimmy Russell + Sean Badders of the Quick and Easy Boys, plus one of their incredible drummer friends and immaculate keyboardist Steve Kerin) return for their FREE monthly Wednesday extended happy hour show!
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04jun9:00 pm11:00 pmThe Light FantasticTHURSDAY NIGHT | FREE | 9PM
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Come Trip The Light Fantastic!! Please join us in special warm welcome for the LaurelThirst debut of The Light Fantastic! Formed in 2017, The Light Fantastic is a Portland, Oregon based instrumental
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05jun6:00 pm8:00 pmThe Portland Family BandFRIDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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Photo: Jeff Jackson Kris Stuart (Wanderlodge, Root Jack, Brothers & Sister) brings in a stellar allstar crew to play country-fried and southern
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Photo: Jeff Jackson
Kris Stuart (Wanderlodge, Root Jack, Brothers & Sister) brings in a stellar allstar crew to play country-fried and southern roots-rock for us, often including master keyboardist Steve Kerin!
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FREE
06jun6:00 pm8:00 pmThe ResolectricsSATURDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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THE RESOLECTRICS Expanding on their love of American R&B, The Resolectrics are a rock & soul power trio exploring the vast landscapes
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Expanding on their love of American R&B, The Resolectrics are a rock & soul power trio exploring the vast landscapes of roots music with layered harmonies, multi-tonal guitar tracks, and ambitious arrangements. Since releasing their “Booker T. meets The Band” debut record, High Water, guitarist Tate Peterson, drummer John Becher, and bassist Bob Dunham have honed a leaner, meaner approach through continuous gigging and constant refinement. The band’s latest record, Open Seas, adds some timeless, British Invasion-style psychedelia to the mix along with a touch of horns and harmonica that help reconnect the music to its soul-based heritage.
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FREE
06jun6:00 pm8:00 pmThe ResolectricsSATURDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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THE RESOLECTRICS Expanding on their love of American R&B, The Resolectrics are a rock & soul power trio exploring the vast landscapes
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Expanding on their love of American R&B, The Resolectrics are a rock & soul power trio exploring the vast landscapes of roots music with layered harmonies, multi-tonal guitar tracks, and ambitious arrangements. Since releasing their “Booker T. meets The Band” debut record, High Water, guitarist Tate Peterson, drummer John Becher, and bassist Bob Dunham have honed a leaner, meaner approach through continuous gigging and constant refinement. The band’s latest record, Open Seas, adds some timeless, British Invasion-style psychedelia to the mix along with a touch of horns and harmonica that help reconnect the music to its soul-based heritage.
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FREE
12jun6:00 pm8:00 pmThe James Low IrregularsFRIDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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Our longtime dusty country-roots songwriter James Low returns to a monthly appearance here at the LT Pub for happy hours! https://www.facebook.com/TheJamesLowIrregulars/
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Our longtime dusty country-roots songwriter James Low returns to a monthly appearance here at the LT Pub for happy hours!
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13jun1:00 pm3:00 pmThunder RidgeSATURDAY MATINEE | FREE | ALL AGES | 1-3PM
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https://www.thunderridge.org Thunder Ridge is a straight-ahead bluegrass band from Portland, OR. The traditional five-piece band is made up of banjo, guitar, mandolin, bass and fiddle. They will steal your
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https://www.thunderridge.org
Thunder Ridge is a straight-ahead bluegrass band from Portland, OR. The traditional five-piece band is made up of banjo, guitar, mandolin, bass and fiddle. They will steal your heart with hard driving vocal harmonies and instrumentals. Allow them to take you down a path of yesteryear with a good old fashioned sound inspired by the masters of bluegrass, and sprinkled with a few originals!
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13jun6:00 pm8:00 pmKris Deelane & the HurtSATURDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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http://krisdeelaneandthehurt.com Kris Deelane is making a loud noise in the Portland Rock scene. With her nine piece soul band The Hurt, Kris
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http://krisdeelaneandthehurt.com
Kris Deelane is making a loud noise in the Portland Rock scene. With her nine piece soul band The Hurt, Kris is amping up her performances in and around Portland and the Pacific Northwest. A true road warrior with years of solid touring experience, Kris is keeping it local and in the moment with shows all over town. From The Alberta Rose Theatre to The Doug Fir, McMenamin’s Edgefield to Al’s Den at the Crystal and a standing residency at Laurelthirst Public House, she and the band are everywhere. Summer 2015, Kris Deelane and The Hurt performed at Oregon Country Fair, What The Festival, and Dixie Festival, and also opened for 3 Dog Night, and Martha Davis and the Motels.
The Hurt is ten players strong and features a number of Portland music luminaries including Ned Failing (Mexican Gun Fight/Floydian Slips) on drums, Steve Kerin on keys (Too Loose Cajun Band, Atomic Gumbo, Rose City Kings and winner of the Cascade Blues Association’s “Keyboardist of the Year”), Greg Hyatt on bass (Five Easy Pieces, Zoo People, Berthaline, and Lapdog, featuring members of Toad The Wet Sprocket), Heidi Shuler (Merl Saunders) on percussion and Alan Toribio (Mexican Gunfight) on guitar. With her backing singers, The Lady Parts, and horn section, Kris is dipping into deep cuts and old school favorites from the soul sounds of the 60’s and 70’s. Think Motown to Memphis, Stax to Atlantic records, Aretha to Etta. It’s all here!
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14jun1:00 pm3:00 pmSweet PreservesSUNDAY MATINEE | FREE | ALL AGES | 1-3PM
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https://bundyband.com – Sweet Preserves is a Bundy offshoot! Traditional acoustic New Orleans jazz for your all ages matinee dine and dance pleasure!
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https://bundyband.com – Sweet Preserves is a Bundy offshoot!
Traditional acoustic New Orleans jazz for your all ages matinee dine and dance pleasure!
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FREE
16jun6:00 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!
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FREE
16jun9:00 pm11:00 pmBlue Flags and Black GrassTUESDAY NIGHT | FREE | 9PM
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NOW A MONTHLY RESIDENCY: every third Tuesday night at 9pm! FREE! https://www.blueflagsandblackgrass.com Blue Flags & Black Grass is a combination of many
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NOW A MONTHLY RESIDENCY: every third Tuesday night at 9pm! FREE!

https://www.blueflagsandblackgrass.com
Blue Flags & Black Grass is a combination of many flavors of acoustic American Roots Music. With the instrumentation of Banjo, Res-o-phonic Guitar, Fiddle, Washboard, Kazoo and Upright Bass, Blue Flags emulates the String Bands of the 1920s and ‘30s. Their typical gig will blend Ragtime, Viper Jazz, Country Blues, Old-Time, Jug Band and Bluegrass. As well as performing classic standards and dusting off hidden gems, Blue Flags also features original songs by Flip ‘Fats’ McGuire.
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FREE
19jun6:00 pm8:00 pmAshleigh Flynn & the RivetersFRIDAY HH | FREE | 6-8PM
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https://www.ashleighflynnandtheriveters.com With what PopMatters describes as “tenacious swagger,” critically-acclaimed solo artist Ashleigh Flynn recently dialed up the volume and debuted an all-female rock band as a nod
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https://www.ashleighflynnandtheriveters.com
With what PopMatters describes as “tenacious swagger,” critically-acclaimed solo artist Ashleigh Flynn recently dialed up the volume and debuted an all-female rock band as a nod to the “Rosie the Riveter” archetype from WWII.
Flynn grew up in Kentucky and cut her teeth on local bluegrass music and Motown. A prolific songwriter and performer blessed with unbridled charisma, she arrived on the Americana scene in 2008 with the release of her third LP, American Dream, a poetic lament to the elusiveness of that national ethos. A Million Stars followed in 2013 – a rollicking journey celebrating the women pioneers of the American West.
Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters’ inaugural LP hit the streets in 2018 featuring a sound that hearkens back to early Stones, ‘70s psychedelic country rock, and alternately charms like a Sunday afternoon front porch session…
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21jun1:00 pm3:00 pmKung Pao ChickensSUNDAY MATINEE | FREE | ALL AGES | 1-3PM
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https://www.facebook.com/THEKUNGPAOCHICKENSPDX/ The return of our favorite local Django Reinhardt-inspired Roma/gypsy jazz enthusiasts! Now usually with a FREE, ALL AGES “3rd Sunday” Matinee! THIS MONTH happening on the 4th Sunday, tho!
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https://www.facebook.com/THEKUNGPAOCHICKENSPDX/
The return of our favorite local Django Reinhardt-inspired Roma/gypsy jazz enthusiasts!
Now usually with a FREE, ALL AGES “3rd Sunday” Matinee!
THIS MONTH happening on the 4th Sunday, tho!
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FREE
24jun6:00 pm9:00 pmRhapsody in RedWEDNESDAY 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
Jeff Daumen – Keyboards
Chris Petryszak – Bass Guitar
Chris Carey-Stronck – Drums
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FREE
26jun6:00 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.
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FREE
28jun1:00 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”!
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FREE






