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Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
SIMON TUCKER GROUP, BRAD PARSONS BAND @ 9:00pm
Simon Tucker is a talented guitarist and gifted vocalist with a solid songbook of original compositions which he uses a jumping off point for some fiery, bluesy extended jams. Bassist extraordinaire, Damien Erskine, anchors the band as they build momentum through monstrous instrumentals. BPB starts the night off with a set of beautifully rendered and emotionally resonant Americana. $6
Thursday, May 24th, 2012
KBOO BENEFIT with THE VINYLOGY CREW DJ’s @ 9:00pm
Help support Portland’s independent, listener-supported radio with an evening of drinks, dj’s and good people. An array of dj’s, both hosts of KBOO shows and pillars of the PDX dance community, come together for a good cause and crates full of beats! Sliding scale donations, $3-whatever your heart desires, go directly to the station.
Friday, May 25th, 2012
SOUL STEW FEATURING DJ AQUAMAN @ 9:00pm
The classic Friday night of funk, soul and breakbeats with DJ Aquaman. $5
Saturday, May 26th, 2012
BILLY MARTIN (Medeski, Martin & Wood) and WIL BLADES DUO @ 9:00pm
This will be an insane two night dance party!!! Do not miss out because Billy Martin and Wil Blades wanna make you Shimmy. On their debut recording (available May 22 from The Royal Potato Family/Amulet Records), the organ/drums duo waste no time getting right down to it. They go old school in the tradition of those essential organ-groove sides by the likes of Charles Earland, Brother Jack McDuff and Groove Holmes to name but a few. Martin, the drummer for the legendary Medeski, Martin & Wood, and Blades, a much buzzed about young organist from the San Francisco live music scene, first came together for a low-key, one-off late night set during the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in 2011. The music that evening was so completely deep down in the pocket that the pair knew instantly there would be more shows together in their future. A West Coast tour was arranged for later in the year, which played to packed houses from Washington to California. In the middle of the run, Martin and Blades ducked into a Berkeley recording studio to capture what would become Shimmy. The electricity between the drummer and organist runs high voltage through tunes like “Brother Bru,” “Toe Thumb” and “Les & Eddie.” Speaking of Les and Eddie, Billy and Wil turn out a blazing rendition of Eddie Harris’ “Means Greens,” as well as updating the traditional spiritual “Down By The Riverside.” But before anyone thinks Martin has set aside his proclivity for rhythmic exploration in favor of straight-ahead groove, he demonstrates that the time space continuum is still fair game on tracks like the slinky “Deep In A Fried Pickle,” the jagged “Pick Pocket” and the swirling “Give.” Simultaneously, Blades takes the opportunity to coax some of the album’s darkest and most psychedelic sounds out of his B3 and clavinet. The kinetic chemistry between Martin/Blades assures that while Shimmy reaches back to embrace the retro, the duo can’t help but push the tradition ever forward. $15. Advanced ticket purchase available HERE
Sunday, May 27th, 2012
BILLY MARTIN (Medeski, Martin & Wood) and WIL BLADES DUO @ 9:00pm
Join us for night two of this extraordinary dance party!!! The organ/drums duo waste no time getting right down to it. They go old school in the tradition of those essential organ-groove sides by the likes of Charles Earland, Brother Jack McDuff and Groove Holmes to name but a few. Martin, the drummer for the legendary Medeski, Martin & Wood, and Blades, a much buzzed about young organist from the San Francisco live music scene, first came together for a low-key, one-off late night set during the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in 2011. The music that evening was so completely deep down in the pocket that the pair knew instantly there would be more shows together in their future. A West Coast tour was arranged for later in the year, which played to packed houses from Washington to California. In the middle of the run, Martin and Blades ducked into a Berkeley recording studio to capture what would become Shimmy. The electricity between the drummer and organist runs high voltage through tunes like “Brother Bru,” “Toe Thumb” and “Les & Eddie.” Speaking of Les and Eddie, Billy and Wil turn out a blazing rendition of Eddie Harris’ “Means Greens,” as well as updating the traditional spiritual “Down By The Riverside.” But before anyone thinks Martin has set aside his proclivity for rhythmic exploration in favor of straight-ahead groove, he demonstrates that the time space continuum is still fair game on tracks like the slinky “Deep In A Fried Pickle,” the jagged “Pick Pocket” and the swirling “Give.” Simultaneously, Blades takes the opportunity to coax some of the album’s darkest and most psychedelic sounds out of his B3 and clavinet. The kinetic chemistry between Martin/Blades assures that while Shimmy reaches back to embrace the retro, the duo can’t help but push the tradition ever forward. $15 Advanced ticket sales available HERE.
Monday, May 28th, 2012
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, May 29th, 2012
HOPWORKS URBAN BREWERY PRESENTS: RADULA and Friends (Free!) @ 9:00pm
Guitarist Jimmy Russell (Quick and Easy Boys) is joined by bassist Tye North (Leftover Salmon, Goodfoot All-Stars), drummer Carlton Jackson (Goodfoot All-Stars, Oregon Music Hall of Fame Inductee) and keyboardist Steveland Swatkins (Juno What?!) for an evening of rocking funk, soul and dance cuts….and it’s free!!! Expect special guests and delicious Hopworks beers to wash it all down!!! Free!
Thursday, May 31st, 2012
FUNK N’ ROSES (A Very Funky Guns n Roses Tribute) @ 9:00pm
Bassist Brett McConnell (as seen with Lawn Boy and Philly’s Phunkestra) presents to you: FUNK N’ ROSES. Brett has put together an all-star lineup of Goodfoot regulars to pay tribute to the infamous rock group, Guns N’ Roses! Expect two sets of your favorite GN’R tunes, including their 1987 debut album “Appetite For Destruction” in its entirety. The 8-piece band (with a 3-piece horn section) will be providing you GN’R classics in a funky, yet tasteful, fashion… but be prepared for some hard-hitting Axl Rose-induced rock n’ roll, too. FUNK N’ ROSES includes musicians from Juno What?!, Ben Darwish’s Commotion, The Doo Doo Funk All-Stars, Pocket, and more! 80′s rock attire is strongly encouraged! $8
Friday, June 1st, 2012
DJ MAGNETO and FRIENDS @ 9:00pm
Rotating special guests fill the night with soul, reggae, hip-hop, electronica, dance-hall and more. $5
Saturday, June 2nd, 2012
WATER TOWER BUCKET BOYS, WAYWARD VESSEL @ 9:00pm
Wayward Vessel is an adventurous alternative acoustic ensemble exploring the boundaries of bluegrass and folk music. With superb musicianship and lush, natural vocal harmonies, the band creates a unique palette to portray their rich library of original and traditional music. Wayward Vessel was born when Ken Chapple (guitar) and Julie Schmidt (fiddle) met at a bluegrass pickin’ session in SE Portland in 2009. It was immediately obvious that the two musicians had a connection, and began to go to work composing, arranging and jamming around the clock. In 2011, Ken and Julie joined forces with two Portland friends, Josiah Payne (mandolin) and Belinda Underwood (bass) who complete the current lineup. WTTB are a superb and fiery old-time string band touched by a punk musical ethos—they burn through shows with passion, speed and eloquence. $7
Monday, June 4th, 2012
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
Tuesday, June 5th, 2012
HOPWORKS URBAN BREWING PRESENTS: JUJUBA @ 9:00pm
Hopworks Urban Brewing presents the ultra-funky, energetic Afrobeat and Juju of of the beloved Jujuba. Led by master talking drummer, Nojeem Lasisi (King Sunny Ade), the band builds on a foundation of rubbery basslines and massive percussion, with horns and keys punching through to the dance floor. They’ll be our artists-in-residence for the month of June, so come down every Tuesday and have a cold beer. FREE!!!!
Wednesday, June 6th, 2012
BIG E (Sugarcane) and MIKE D (I Can Lick Any Son of a Bitch in the House) DUO, BRAD PARSONS @ 9:00pm
Join us for a rambunctious evening of singers in the round. Beyond their great voices, all of these songwriters can spin fine tales of love, love lost, redemption, revenge and enlightenment. Well worth checking out! $5
Thursday, June 7th, 2012
PHILLY’S PHUNKESTRA @ 9:00pm
It’s first Thursday and that means we have a Phunktion to host! Philly’s is a horn-driven, old school funk and soul band with scorching vocals and layers of percussion to keep the dancers happy! $6
Friday, June 8th, 2012
SOUL STEW FEATURING DJ AQUAMAN @ 9:00pm
The classic Friday night of funk, soul and breakbeats with DJ Aquaman. $5
Saturday, June 9th, 2012
McTUFF @ 9:00pm
The finest Hammond quartet in the West blows through for another night of ecstasy-inducing dance cuts in the lounge. Led by B-3 burner Joe Doria, the foursome rage their way through the soul-jazz catalog with some choice solos to leave jaws on the floor. $8
Monday, June 11th, 2012
Sonic Forum @ 8:00am
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 12th, 2012
HOPWORKS URBAN BREWING PRESENTS: JUJUBA (FREE!!) @ 9:00pm
Hopworks Urban Brewing presents the ultra-funky, energetic Afrobeat and Juju of of the beloved Jujuba. Led by master talking drummer, Nojeem Lasisi (King Sunny Ade), the band builds on a foundation of rubbery basslines and massive percussion, with horns and keys punching through to the dance floor. They’ll be our artists-in-residence for the month of June, so come down every Tuesday and have a cold beer. FREE!!!!
Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
TRIO SUBTONIC, POCKET @ 9:00pm
TS is a versatile yet groove-based instrumental jazz trio that reminds some listeners of Medeski, Martin and Wood with their forward-thinking but rhythmically grounded original tunes. Pocket employs electric bass, drums, guitar and trombone to create instrumental party music that is hard to pin down but easy to dance to. $6
Thursday, June 14th, 2012
THE WAY DOWNS, EROTIC CITY @ 9:00pm
Erotic City is a phenomenal and accurate Prince tribute band that really needs to be seen to be believed. The Way Downs warm things up early with some good ol’ funky soul-jazz! $6
Friday, June 15th, 2012
SOUL STEW FEATURING DJ AQUAMAN @ 9:00pm
The classic Friday night of funk, soul and breakbeats with DJ Aquaman. $5
Saturday, June 16th, 2012
JOE KROWN TRIO (w/ RUSSELL BATISTE and WALTER “WOLFMAN” WASHINGTON) @ 9:00pm
The goodfoot is ecstatic to welcome back The Joe Krown Trio— a true New Orleans treasure and one of the hardest grooving Hammond trios we’ve ever hosted (which is saying a lot, as that’s kind of our thing). The band is led by first-call B-3 wizard Joe Krown. Joe’s credits include playing with Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, and numerous other legends. As a member of one of New Orleans’ legendary musical families, Russell Batiste Jr. knows his way around a sound stage. He’s played multiple instruments, and has been at the drum kit since the age of four. Even before that, Russell recalls watching his daddy, David Batiste (of the city’s seminal funk band David Batiste and the Gladiators), jam with an endless array of the city’s most talented musicians. One of his earliest memories is sitting on Jackie Wilson’s knee listening to him sing “Lonely Teardrops”! Russell joined the Funky Meters in 1989 and has recorded with Allan Toussaint, Robbie Robertson, Harry Connick, Jr and many more, including Mike Gordon (Phish), Eric Krasno (Soulive), Champion Jack DuPree and Maceo Parker. In 2001 Russell joined the legendary trio Vida Blue with Page McConnell (Phish) and Oteil Burbridge (Allman Bros). Walter “Wolfman” Washington has been an icon on the New Orleans music scene for decades. His searing guitar work and soulful vocals have defined the Crescent City’s unique musical hybrid of R&B, funk and the blues since he formed his first band in the 1970s. Do not miss this!!! $12
Monday, June 18th, 2012
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 19th, 2012
HOPWORKS URBAN BREWING PRESENTS: JUJUBA (FREE!!) @ 9:00pm
Hopworks Urban Brewing presents the ultra-funky, energetic Afrobeat and Juju of of the beloved Jujuba. Led by master talking drummer, Nojeem Lasisi (King Sunny Ade), the band builds on a foundation of rubbery basslines and massive percussion, with horns and keys punching through to the dance floor. They’ll be our artists-in-residence for the month of June, so come down every Tuesday and have a cold beer. FREE!!!!
Thursday, June 21st, 2012
POLECAT, RENEGADE STRING BAND @ 9:00pm
Bellingham, Wa’s Polecat are an Americana, “stomp-grass” band playing high energy bluegrass backed by frenetic and powerful drumming. Their unique instrumentation is comprised of Karl Olson (drums), Jeremy Elliott (electric guitar and vocals), Aaron Guest (vocals and 12 string guitar), Cayley Schmid (fiddle), and Richard Reeves (upright bass). This enables them to seamlessly blend genres including bluegrass, country, celtic, rock, and world music into their sound. It’s perfect music to welcome the summer by! $7
Friday, June 22nd, 2012
SOUL STEW FEATURING DJ AQUAMAN @ 9:00pm
The classic Friday night of funk, soul and breakbeats with DJ Aquaman. $5
Saturday, June 23rd, 2012
BARRETT MARTIN GROUP @ 9:00pm
Seattle drummer and composer Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees, Tuatara) and his world-fusion jazz group return with their 5th album, “Artifact”, to be released worldwide on May 15th 2012. Produced by legendary producer Jack Endino (Nirvana, Soundgarden, Screaming Trees), “Artifact” is the band’s most adventurous album to date. It showcases a rhythmic fusion of jazz and rock with a liberal dose of world music styles, exotic melodies, and psychedelia. Now grown to a septet comprised of Seattle’s top jazz musicians, the band includes Joe Doria and Andy Coe (Hammond organ and guitar, respectively) from the scorching goodfoot soul-jazz favorite, McTuff. This is thinking folks’ dance music! Don’t miss this special show! $10
Monday, June 25th, 2012
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 26th, 2012
HOPWORKS URBAN BREWING PRESENTS: JUJUBA (FREE!!) @ 9:00pm
Hopworks Urban Brewing presents the ultra-funky, energetic Afrobeat and Juju of of the beloved Jujuba. Led by master talking drummer, Nojeem Lasisi (King Sunny Ade), the band builds on a foundation of rubbery basslines and massive percussion, with horns and keys punching through to the dance floor. They’ll be our artists-in-residence for the month of June, so come down every Tuesday and have a cold beer. FREE!!!!
Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
REDRAY FRAZIER, THE MY OH MY’S @ 9:00pm
Indie-soul singer/songwriter Redray Frazier is a Portland transplant who made his move from New York City in 2002. He’s been carving out his path in the local scene, playing with a full band or as a solo act since. After spending most of 2008-10 touring worldwide in David Byrne’s (Talking Heads) band, Frazier has returned home, reuniting with some of Portland’s finest musicians in Matt Brown, Ezra Holbrook, Jeff Baxter, and Tom Nunes. Together they create a unique and convicted blend of soul/rock with intense passion. Opening the evening will be The My Oh My’s. $6
Friday, June 29th, 2012
SOUL STEW FEATURING DJ AQUAMAN @ 9:00pm
The classic Friday night of funk, soul and breakbeats with DJ Aquaman. $5
Friday, July 6th, 2012
DJ MAGNETO and FRIENDS @ 9:00pm
Rotating special guests fill the night with soul, reggae, hip-hop, electronica, dance-hall and more. $5
Friday, July 13th, 2012
SOUL STEW FEATURING DJ AQUAMAN @ 9:00pm
The classic Friday night of funk, soul and breakbeats with DJ Aquaman. $5
Saturday, July 14th, 2012
KING HARVEST: A TRIBUTE TO LEVON HELM and THE BAND @ 9:00pm
Members of Juno What?!, The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies and other PDX musicians gather for a tribute to the timeless music of Levon and The Band. $8
Friday, July 20th, 2012
SOUL STEW FEATURING DJ AQUAMAN @ 9:00pm
The classic Friday night of funk, soul and breakbeats with DJ Aquaman. $5
Wednesday, July 25th, 2012
INSPIRATIONAL BEETS @ 9:00pm
IB transform any room into a 1920′s speakeasy with their old timey mix of traditional and (at the time) contemporary music. Come and celebrate with cold beer and whiskey! And don’t worry, you can use the front door!
Friday, July 27th, 2012
SOUL STEW FEATURING DJ AQUAMAN @ 9:00pm
The classic Friday night of funk, soul and breakbeats with DJ Aquaman. $5
