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Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
FRANK SOLIVAN and DIRTY KITCHEN, LEFT COAST COUNTRY @ 9:00pm
A gourmet cook and one of the top bluegrass musicians in the world? All in a day’s work for Frank Solivan. After six years performing with the United States Navy’s elite Country Current, he formed Dirty Kitchen, a tight knit group of some of the best bluegrass players on the scene today. With the 2010 release of their self-titled album, the stellar reviews started rolling in. The album made Best of 2010 lists from coast to coast and continues to be in heavy rotation on radio and internet stations world wide. A year later, in 2011, Frank’s debut album was still at the top of the bluegrass and root’s music charts! As David Magee of the Bluegrass Special put it Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen is “… bound for greater glory.” True to form, Frank was picked for the brand-new Putumayo compilation, Bluegrass, where his bluegrass cover of Kate Wolf’s “Across the Great Divide” was made part of this international release in 2012. This year has brought even more reason to celebrate as they were signed by legendary Nashville record label, Compass Records. The band’s latest release On the Edge is due to hit the streets April 30th!
Raised in the bluegrass tradition from California to Alaska, Frank has been an award-winning musician almost since he was old enough to hold up a fiddle, as well as a key mentor to some of bluegrass’s young stars. He’s also an excellent band leader, coaxing amazing performances out of the members of Dirty Kitchen, each of whom are master musicians. Also from Alaska, bassist Danny Booth is known for his supportive bass lines laden with powerful tone and fluid technique, as well as for his lead and harmony vocals. Banjoist Mike Munford’s impeccable timing, exquisite tone and jaw-dropping technique has found him on stage with Peter Rowan, the Rice Brothers, Lynn Morris and Tony Trischka. Newest member, Seattle guitarist Chris Luquette is one of the hardest working musicians in his hometown, respected for his wide repertoire of guitar styles, including his studies with Brazilian composer Jovino Santos Netos. Together, Dirty Kitchen unites the best in bluegrass with Solivan’s beautifully written Americana songs. $10
Thursday, June 20th, 2013
TRACORUM, WORLD’S FINEST @ 9:00pm
Tracorum is an original Rock’n’Soul/Rhythm’n’Blues band from San Francisco, California. Serving as a touring and studio vehicle for the music of songwriter/pianist Fletcher Nielsen, epic live shows and original music are at the heart of this soul quenching, eclectic Bay Area talent. The individual sounds of South African legend Ian Herman (Paul Simon, Sting, Mickey Hart Band, Vusi Mahlasela, Hugh Masekela,) on drums and champion Mark Calderon(Leo Neocentelli,Vusi Mahlasela) on bass coupled with soulful songwriter/pianist/vocalist Fletcher Nielsen and the electric Derek Brooker on guitar make for a band who’s sound is equally masterful both in the studio and live on stage. $7
Friday, June 21st, 2013
SOUL STEW FEATURING DJ AQUAMAN @ 9:00pm
The classic Friday night of funk, soul and breakbeats with DJ Aquaman. $5
Saturday, June 22nd, 2013
DUSU MALI @ 9:00pm
Dusu, meaning “gentle heart,” is a Portland-based band led by Ibrahim Kelly (a nephew of the great Malian musician Ali Farka Toure). They play both original songs and traditional music from Mali and W. Africa. They bring a noticeable love of song and dance and a dedication to spreading joy wherever they play. Having recently returned from Mali they are re-charged and ready to wash over the Pacific Northwest! $8
Sunday, June 23rd, 2013
Drink and Draw @ 8:00pm
Come out and draw with us 8pm – close. All skill levels are welcome.
Monday, June 24th, 2013
Sonic Forum @ 7:00pm
Play alone or backed by our house musicians. Drum kit, all amps, Hammond organ and sound engineer provided! Bring your instruments and your appetite, because we are now serving food downstairs on Mondays and Tuesdays! Click here to sign up. $1
Tuesday, June 25th, 2013
RADULA (free) @ 9:00pm
As part of AIR (Artist in Residence) Series on Tuesdays (always free!) we welcome Radula– a superband featuring Tye North (Leftover Salmon), Jimmy Russell (Quick and Easy Boys), Steve Swatkins (Juno What?!) and Oregon Music Hall of Fame Inductee, Carlton Jackson. Radula touches on funk, rock, blues, jazz and anything else they can conjure up to make your Tuesday party happen right!
Wednesday, June 26th, 2013
TRIO SUBTONIC, BRETT McCONNELL’S LOVETET @ 9:00pm
The Brett McConnell Lovetet is a jazz/funk/rock group led by bassist Brett McConnell (of goodfoot staple Shafty – A Tribute to Phish). This year, Brett has decided to change things up a bit by adding bassist Jon Shaw to the lineup while playing lap steel guitar himself. Influenced by the works of Bill Frisell and Brian Blade, Brett is aiming to add more of a folk element to his originals, arrangements, and fellow band mates’ compositions. This performance, however, will aid to the dance-addicted goodfoot crowd while still providing jazzy nomenclature. The Lovetet plays first this evening, so come early (but stay late!).
Trio Subtonic evolved from a long-time collaboration between keyboardist Galen Clark and drummer Jesse Brooke. After spending the winter of 2005 abroad studying music, Jesse and Galen returned to Portland and teamed up with bassist Bill Athens. The resulting mix of groove-based improvisation, instrumental funk, and rhythm and blues began to develop as the members continued to write and freelance in projects of various genres in the Pacific Northwest and tour on both coasts.
The trio recorded their first album “The Aqueous” in 2007, following it with the acclaimed “Cave Dweller” in 2009. With the latest release of “I’ll Meet You There Tomorrow” in 2012, it has become apparent that their unique brand of jazz is becoming recognized both for listening and for thumping the floor.$6
Thursday, June 27th, 2013
THE INFINITY OF IT ALL, 1000 FUEGOS @ 9:00pm
The Infinity Of It All is a new psychedelic/funk band featuring members of Medicine for the People, Now Is All You Have and Wamba and The Ubuntu Project. Come dance on this fine summer’s eve! $7
Friday, June 28th, 2013
SOUL STEW FEATURING DJ AQUAMAN @ 9:00pm
The classic Friday night of funk, soul and breakbeats with DJ Aquaman. $5
Saturday, June 29th, 2013
JUJUBA @ 9:00pm
Come down and show love for this 8 piece, super funky Afrobeat and juju band led by master talking drummer, Nojeem Lasisi (King Sunny Ade). Massive percussion, rubbery bass and chunky guitar lay the groundwork for horns and keys to float over. The dance floor gets hot! $8
Sunday, June 30th, 2013
Drink and Draw @ 8:00pm
Come out and draw with us 8pm – close. All skill levels are welcome.
Monday, July 1st, 2013
Sonic Forum @ 7:00pm
Play alone or backed by our house musicians. Drum kit, all amps, Hammond organ and sound engineer provided! Bring your instruments and your appetite, because we are now serving food downstairs on Mondays and Tuesdays! Click here to sign up. $1
Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013
RADULA (free) @ 9:00pm
As part of AIR (Artist in Residence) Series on Tuesdays (always free!) we welcome Radula– a superband featuring Tye North (Leftover Salmon), Jimmy Russell (Quick and Easy Boys), Steve Swatkins (Juno What?!) and Oregon Music Hall of Fame Inductee, Carlton Jackson. Radula touches on funk, rock, blues, jazz and anything else they can conjure up to make your Tuesday party happen right!
Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013
YAK ATTACK, THE HILL DOGS, GUDA @ 9:00pm
This is a pretty ideal way to kick off the 4th weekend. Big-hearted folk rockers, The Hill Dogs, start the night off with a set of sweeping original tunes that tug at you with their emotional intensity and deep lyrics. Guda DJ’s the break with a set that lays the groundwork for the live electronic-funk instrumentals of Yak Attack, who will bring some early Independence Day fireworks to the dance floor! This will be a good’un! $6
Friday, July 5th, 2013
DJ MAGNETO and FRIENDS @ 9:00pm
Rotating special guests fill the night with soul, reggae, hip-hop, electronica, dance-hall and more. $5
Saturday, July 6th, 2013
THE QUICK and EASY BOYS, TURKUAZ @ 9:00pm
Welcome hometown heroes, The Quick and Easy Boys, back from their national tour with a raging show sure to keep the fireworks going! Steeped in blues, funk and straight party music, Q and E bring bombast, bass and booze to every show. For this special night they are joined by OUTSTANDING Brooklyn-based funk band, Turkuaz!
Turkuaz’s stage show combines influences from Sly and the Family Stone to Talking Heads into an explosive auditory and visual circus, a full-frontal assault on the senses. After multiple residencies at NYC’s Brooklyn Bowl, several blowout festival performances (Bear Creek, Mountain Jam, Strangecreek, Equifunk and Wormtown to name a few) and tours spanning the east and west coasts, Turkuaz has developed a reputation from NYC to San Francisco as the band that plays louder, faster, and harder than all the rest. Born as a side project by co-founders Dave Brandwein and Taylor Shell, Turkuaz was formed in Boston in 2008. Unbeknownst to Dave and Taylor, a demo of theirs had been submitted to Berklee College of Music’s Heavy Rotation Records by a friend. Heavy Rotation immediately added Turkuaz to their annual showcase at the Berklee Performance Center, and the spark was lit. Dave and Taylor formed the current funk monstrosity from amongst their musician friends. Turkuaz’s first show was to 1,000 people at the Berklee Performance Center and was met with rave reviews. After a short time, the band migrated as a whole to Brooklyn, with the intention of bringing their brand of funk to New York. $10
Sunday, July 7th, 2013
Drink and Draw @ 8:00pm
Come out and draw with us 8pm – close. All skill levels are welcome.
Monday, July 8th, 2013
Sonic Forum @ 7:00pm
Play alone or backed by our house musicians. Drum kit, all amps, Hammond organ and sound engineer provided! Bring your instruments and your appetite, because we are now serving food downstairs on Mondays and Tuesdays! Click here to sign up. $1
Tuesday, July 9th, 2013
RADULA (free) @ 9:00pm
As part of AIR (Artist in Residence) Series on Tuesdays (always free!) we welcome Radula– a superband featuring Tye North (Leftover Salmon), Jimmy Russell (Quick and Easy Boys), Steve Swatkins (Juno What?!) and Oregon Music Hall of Fame Inductee, Carlton Jackson. Radula touches on funk, rock, blues, jazz and anything else they can conjure up to make your Tuesday party happen right!
Friday, July 12th, 2013
SOUL STEW FEATURING DJ AQUAMAN @ 9:00pm
The classic Friday night of funk, soul and breakbeats with DJ Aquaman. $5
Saturday, July 13th, 2013
ROOTZ UNDERGROUND @ 9:00pm
Rootz Underground represents Jamaica’s most recent contribution to the International Reggae & World Music scene. While undeniably rooted in reggae the six-member outfit uses their collective passion to create a sound that pushes boundaries and defies being boxed into a single genre. Electric yet organic, gritty and soulful; the band manages to harness the essence that the reggae aficionado was captivated by in the 1970’s while connecting the youth to the pure messages of Rastafari with explosive live performances that are a positive and emotional musical journey. $10 – Advanced Tickets Available HERE
Sunday, July 14th, 2013
Drink and Draw @ 8:00pm
Come out and draw with us 8pm – close. All skill levels are welcome.
Monday, July 15th, 2013
Sonic Forum @ 7:00pm
Play alone or backed by our house musicians. Drum kit, all amps, Hammond organ and sound engineer provided! Bring your instruments and your appetite, because we are now serving food downstairs on Mondays and Tuesdays! Click here to sign up. $1
Tuesday, July 16th, 2013
RADULA (free) @ 9:00pm
As part of AIR (Artist in Residence) Series on Tuesdays (always free!) we welcome Radula– a superband featuring Tye North (Leftover Salmon), Jimmy Russell (Quick and Easy Boys), Steve Swatkins (Juno What?!) and Oregon Music Hall of Fame Inductee, Carlton Jackson. Radula touches on funk, rock, blues, jazz and anything else they can conjure up to make your Tuesday party happen right!
Wednesday, July 17th, 2013
CHICAGO AFROBEAT PROJECT @ 9:00pm
In the 10 years since its birth from Chicago’s underground art and loft party scene, Chicago Afrobeat Project has performed coast to coast at clubs and festivals, polishing their sound and building a huge fanbase. 2013 marks the release of “Nyash Up!” the band’s fourth official album (it’s great!). Over the years the group has defined and redefined their signature version of Afrobeat. Their latest work reaches into new territories by incorporating elements of hip-hop, orchestra-like musical arrangements, and stylistic explorations of rock, jazz and funk. This will be hot!!!! $10
Thursday, July 18th, 2013
KLOZD SIRKUT, EXCELLENT GENTLEMEN @ 9:00pm
Fresh and hot from the Pacific Northwest, KLOZD SIRKUT, (led by Karl Denson Trumpeter, Chris Littlefield) is a synthesis of electronic dance music with next level, live musicianship and brilliant songwriting. Acutely aware that the future is now, these four well-seasoned funk musicians harness the latest advances in music technology, embarking on a mission to rock the modern club scene with old school musical know how and pure groove.
The Excellent Gentlemen begin the evening with a set of soulful party music to set the mood. $8
Friday, July 19th, 2013
SOUL STEW FEATURING DJ AQUAMAN @ 9:00pm
The classic Friday night of funk, soul and breakbeats with DJ Aquaman. $5
Sunday, July 21st, 2013
Drink and Draw @ 8:00pm
Come out and draw with us 8pm – close. All skill levels are welcome.
Monday, July 22nd, 2013
Sonic Forum @ 7:00pm
Play alone or backed by our house musicians. Drum kit, all amps, Hammond organ and sound engineer provided! Bring your instruments and your appetite, because we are now serving food downstairs on Mondays and Tuesdays! Click here to sign up. $1
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013
RADULA (free) @ 9:00pm
As part of AIR (Artist in Residence) Series on Tuesdays (always free!) we welcome Radula– a superband featuring Tye North (Leftover Salmon), Jimmy Russell (Quick and Easy Boys), Steve Swatkins (Juno What?!) and Oregon Music Hall of Fame Inductee, Carlton Jackson. Radula touches on funk, rock, blues, jazz and anything else they can conjure up to make your Tuesday party happen right!
Friday, July 26th, 2013
SOUL STEW FEATURING DJ AQUAMAN @ 9:00pm
The classic Friday night of funk, soul and breakbeats with DJ Aquaman. $5
Sunday, July 28th, 2013
Drink and Draw @ 8:00pm
Come out and draw with us 8pm – close. All skill levels are welcome.
Monday, July 29th, 2013
Sonic Forum @ 7:00pm
Play alone or backed by our house musicians. Drum kit, all amps, Hammond organ and sound engineer provided! Bring your instruments and your appetite, because we are now serving food downstairs on Mondays and Tuesdays! Click here to sign up. $1
Tuesday, July 30th, 2013
RADULA (free) @ 9:00pm
As part of AIR (Artist in Residence) Series on Tuesdays (always free!) we welcome Radula– a superband featuring Tye North (Leftover Salmon), Jimmy Russell (Quick and Easy Boys), Steve Swatkins (Juno What?!) and Oregon Music Hall of Fame Inductee, Carlton Jackson. Radula touches on funk, rock, blues, jazz and anything else they can conjure up to make your Tuesday party happen right!
Thursday, August 1st, 2013
GARCIA BIRTHDAY BAND celebrates Jerry Day! @ 9:00pm
Is there a more apropos band to celebrate the life, music and spirit of Jerry Garcia? We think not, and that’s why we’re very happy to have GBB in the house tonight. Won’t you join us? $6
Friday, August 2nd, 2013
DJ MAGNETO and FRIENDS @ 9:00pm
Rotating special guests fill the night with soul, reggae, hip-hop, electronica, dance-hall and more. $5
Sunday, August 4th, 2013
Drink and Draw @ 8:00pm
Come out and draw with us 8pm – close. All skill levels are welcome.
Monday, August 5th, 2013
Sonic Forum @ 8:00pm
Play alone or backed by our house musicians. Drum kit, all amps, Hammond organ and sound engineer provided! Bring your instruments and your appetite, because we are now serving food downstairs on Mondays and Tuesdays! Click here to sign up. $1
Wednesday, August 7th, 2013
SHAFTY: A PHISH TRIBUTE @ 9:00pm
Simply put, Shafty is a spot-on Phish tribute, complete with matching light show. They will be holding down a Wednesday residency in August and a Thursday residency in September. If you like Phish, you owe it to yourself to check this band out! $7
Friday, August 9th, 2013
SOUL STEW FEATURING DJ AQUAMAN @ 9:00pm
The classic Friday night of funk, soul and breakbeats with DJ Aquaman. $5
Saturday, August 10th, 2013
OTIS HEAT, THE BOTTLE CAP BOYS, SUNBLOOD STORIES @ 9:00pm
Otis Heat is a band that began as a the result of a near fatal car crash between band members in 2008, from which they were rescued by an illusive drifter named Otis Heat. The resultant music is a raucous blend of funk, rock, blues and soul that sounds completely unique.
The Bottlecap Boys are pure, insatiable energy. Guaranteed to lift your spirits, their infectious, boot-stompin’ folk captures the freedom and vastness of middle America with a city pace. $7
Sunday, August 11th, 2013
PAA KOW’S BY ALL MEANS BAND @ 8:00pm
(Please note: This is an early show. Doors at 8, music around 9pm). Paa Kow is an internationally renowned drum set player, band leader, composer, and teacher of music. He has shared the stage with many African greats: Amakye Dede, George Darko, Kojo Antwi, Nat Brew, Hugh Masekela, and Vusi Mahlasela, as well as American greats Victor Wooten, Brad Goode, John Gunther, Michael Kang, and many more. Paa Kow grew up in a small village called Enyan Denkyira near Cape Coast in Ghana, West Africa. He is widely recognized as one of the most remarkable drum set players to tour in Africa, Europe, and America. Paa Kow displays a unique ability to speak to listeners with his drums in a deeply spiritual conversation. His songs are captivating and danceable. The lyrics are a mixture of Paa Kow’s native language, Fante, and English. In an unforgettable display of talent, Paa Kow’s By All Means Band bridges the gap between Ghana and America. His band plays music that feels like rays of sunshine emanating from the stage and beckoning you to the dance floor! $8
Monday, August 12th, 2013
Sonic Forum @ 7:00pm
Play alone or backed by our house musicians. Drum kit, all amps, Hammond organ and sound engineer provided! Bring your instruments and your appetite, because we are now serving food downstairs on Mondays and Tuesdays! Click here to sign up. $1
Wednesday, August 14th, 2013
SHAFTY: A PHISH TRIBUTE @ 9:00pm
Simply put, Shafty is a spot-on Phish tribute, complete with matching light show. They will be holding down a Wednesday residency in August and a Thursday residency in September. If you like Phish, you owe it to yourself to check this band out! $7
Friday, August 16th, 2013
SOUL STEW FEATURING DJ AQUAMAN @ 9:00pm
The classic Friday night of funk, soul and breakbeats with DJ Aquaman. $5
Saturday, August 17th, 2013
JUJUBA @ 9:00pm
Jujuba is an 11 piece Afrobeat and juju heavyweight. Led by master talking drummer, Nojeem Lasisi (King Sunny Ade), this funky-as-all-get-out collective is heavy on the African percussion and features shimmering horns and rubbery bass to keep the dance floor sweaty and happy. $8
Sunday, August 18th, 2013
Drink and Draw @ 8:00pm
Come out and draw with us 8pm – close. All skill levels are welcome.
Monday, August 19th, 2013
Sonic Forum @ 7:00pm
Play alone or backed by our house musicians. Drum kit, all amps, Hammond organ and sound engineer provided! Bring your instruments and your appetite, because we are now serving food downstairs on Mondays and Tuesdays! Click here to sign up. $1
Wednesday, August 21st, 2013
SHAFTY: A PHISH TRIBUTE @ 9:00pm
Simply put, Shafty is a spot-on Phish tribute, complete with matching light show. They will be holding down a Wednesday residency in August and a Thursday residency in September. If you like Phish, you owe it to yourself to check this band out! $7
Thursday, August 22nd, 2013
DJ LOGIC @ 9:00pm
We are very excited to welcome legendary turntablist, DJ Logic, to the goodfoot. From soul/jazz to hiphop to funk and more, Logic has blazed a trail through genres. His collaborations include projects with jazz luminaries such as Christian McBride, Living Colour’s Vernon Reid, Medeski, Martin and Wood and even the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir. Come take a tour through the history of American dance music and work your worries out on the dance floor with us! $12
Friday, August 23rd, 2013
SOUL STEW FEATURING DJ AQUAMAN @ 9:00pm
The classic Friday night of funk, soul and breakbeats with DJ Aquaman. $5
Saturday, August 24th, 2013
NAIVE MELODIES, LESSER BANGS @ 9:00pm
Naive Melodies is a 3 piece band that sounds like it has 6 or 7 members. The band was formed in Arcata, CA early in 2011, performing and honoring music created by Talking Heads. Sets are designed to interweave older and newer Talking Heads songs. Fans can expect to hear a wide range of material, from early art-rock, to radio hits, and everything in-between. With blends of three-part harmonies, synthesizers, and heavy grooves, this 3-piece dance machine does Talking Heads right!
Portland’s own art-jam-rock group, The Lesser Bangs, kick the festivities off on the early side. $8
Sunday, August 25th, 2013
Drink and Draw @ 8:00pm
Come out and draw with us 8pm – close. All skill levels are welcome.
Monday, August 26th, 2013
Sonic Forum @ 7:00pm
Play alone or backed by our house musicians. Drum kit, all amps, Hammond organ and sound engineer provided! Bring your instruments and your appetite, because we are now serving food downstairs on Mondays and Tuesdays! Click here to sign up. $1
Wednesday, August 28th, 2013
SHAFTY: A PHISH TRIBUTE @ 9:00pm
Simply put, Shafty is a spot-on Phish tribute, complete with matching light show. They will be holding down a Wednesday residency in August and a Thursday residency in September. If you like Phish, you owe it to yourself to check this band out! $7
Friday, August 30th, 2013
SOUL STEW FEATURING DJ AQUAMAN @ 9:00pm
The classic Friday night of funk, soul and breakbeats with DJ Aquaman. $5
Saturday, August 31st, 2013
ELDRIDGE GRAVY, RADULA @ 9:00pm
ELDRIDGE GRAVY & THE COURT SUPREME is a funk juggernaut. Backed by the hot, gritty orchestration of the 12 member Court Supreme, front man Eldridge Gravy easily works dance floors to a fever pitch with his full-bore performance and smooth rapport with the audience.
The band, like so many of its members, is the product of a wonderful accident. Early in 2006, in what was supposed to be a one-off event, an instrumental band teamed up with a guest singer to learn some James Brown and Parliament covers for a moving-out party. The next morning, the house was torn up; shattered glass lay about, tables were broken, and the landlord was on his way for the final walk-through. In the wake of this carnage, ELDRIDGE GRAVY & THE COURT SUPREME was born.
The group quickly picked up horns, keys, backup singers, and was soon 12 men and women strong. The originals that soon replaced covers were a viscous blend of the songs they cut their teeth on. Sly & the Family Stone, Funkadelic, and James Brown are certainly touchstones, for their sound, but Eldridge Gravy has a distinct sound and persona that’s unmistakably their own. While ELDRIDGE GRAVY & THE COURT SUPREME fit in with the recent soul revival heralded by Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, they have also played alongside hip hop crews, balkan brass groups, and scuzzy bar rock bands. Their high energy, tight arrangements, and massive stage presence have the power to convince any crowd that funk ain’t dead.
Kicking off the night are goodfoot favorites, Radula. Featuring members of Quick and Easy Boys, Leftover Salmon, Juno What?! and the Goodfoot All-Stars, this crew is steeped in all things party. Expect them to bring some early heat to the affair! $8
