2845 SE Stark Street
Portland, OR 97214
Open daily: 5PM – 2AM

Live Music & DJs

March 2024
Mar 18
Mar 18

Laugh Basement Comedy Showcase is now a weekly Monday event! Hosted by Hewitt Pagenstacher, Laugh Basement delivers the funniest comics from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Check back for tonight’s line-up soon. $10

$10
Mar 19
Mar 19

From their inception around campfire jams, Band of Comerados has come a long way. Earning their stripes at dive bars, breweries, block parties, and house concerts in their hometown of Portland, the band began to get a foothold in some of the city’s finest venues, like Laurelthirst, White Eagle, Goodfoot, Aladdin Theatre, Wonder Ballroom, Mississippi Studios and more. Expanding their fanbase, they traveled up and down the West Coast from Southern California to Northern Washington, and east through Idaho, Utah and Arizona. Festival appearances include What the Festival!?, Beltane Music Festival, 4 Peaks Music Festival, Northwest String Summit, Gem & Jam, Homegrown Gorge and others. Band of Comerados plays music that makes you feel good. Call it bluegrass, jamgrass, folk or indie, what sets the band apart is their intricate instrumentation, dual vocal parts, intense improvisational jams and the fact that these guys have so much damn fun when they’re playing live music. $5

$5
Mar 20
Mar 20

(PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER 7PM DOORS FOR THIS EVENT) : Come experience an open jam where you're welcome to join a house band for a song or two! Joining forces with The Goodfoot, our hosts José Rioseco, Owen Lowe and Nathan Gleason are brewing something special to share with the Portland music scene. Focusing on building community as well as musical understanding and appreciation for musicians and audience alike, the house band will be showcasing some of the hottest musicians in town. You don't need to play a note to enjoy this show--- come grab a drink and kick back while the band lays it down for your listening pleasure. FREE with an onstage tip jar where 100% of the proceeds goes directly to the musicians.

Free
Mar 21
Mar 21

Asher Fulero is a world-class pianist/keyboardist with virtuosic technique as well as a modern-edged music producer/composer that defies categorization. Constantly involved in an immensely wide range of musical projects, he has spent the last 25 years relentlessly pushing his own boundaries both technically and stylistically while captivating music lovers around the globe with his fresh ideas, deep chops, natural feel and infectious spontaneity. His original projects include his prolific power trio Threedom, his long-running EDM/Electronica alter-ego, Halo Refuser (an anagram of his name); The Asher Fulero Band, a jammed-out funk/rock 5-piece live band, and Solo Piano/Ambient works under his given name. Since 2015 Fulero has been recording and touring worldwide with chill-out sensations Emancipator (and the Emancipator Ensemble), and working with bluegrass heroes Yonder Mountain String Band. Tonight he surrounds himself with some the finest musicians in the PacNW for a jammed out evening of song and dance! $10

$10
Mar 22
Mar 22

Portland’s longest running DJ Dance Night, Soul Stew delivers deep & delicious cuts of funk, soul, disco & break beats on vinyl 45s. $10

$10
Mar 23
Mar 23

   In 2016 Jeff Chilton packed his trombone and guitar onto an Amtrak train out of Ithaca, NY to move west in search of a home and a band. Three years later Jay Si Proof was born in 2019 from the soggy jazz soaked dirt of Portland, OR. Described as "earth jazz alchemists" by Vortex Magazine, the band has evolved through adventurous jazz fusion to low-fi jams to a full fledged funk party, all while prioritizing genuine messages of spirituality, human betterment and a no shits given playfulness.
   Sean McLean and the Vibetenders are a rootsy jamband with elements of soul, blues, funk and bluegrass. Their frontman Sean McLean is best known for being the sax and guitar player for local dancefloor instigators, World's Finest. He can also be seen playing around the Pacific northwest sitting in with bands from the Jam scene such as Umphrey's McGee, Leftover Salmon, ALO, Andy Frasco, Lespecial, Pimps of Joytime and The Kitchen Dwellers. Sean's Music features original songs, reworked World's Finest numbers as well as a clever blend of classic and unique covers. Every Vibetenders show is a great time and, of course, guaranteed to be the perfect vibe. $15

$15
Mar 25
Mar 25

Laugh Basement Comedy Showcase is now a weekly Monday event! Hosted by Hewitt Pagenstacher, Laugh Basement delivers the funniest comics from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Check back for tonight’s line-up soon. $10

$5
Mar 26
Mar 26

From their inception around campfire jams, Band of Comerados has come a long way. Earning their stripes at dive bars, breweries, block parties, and house concerts in their hometown of Portland, the band began to get a foothold in some of the city’s finest venues, like Laurelthirst, White Eagle, Goodfoot, Aladdin Theatre, Wonder Ballroom, Mississippi Studios and more. Expanding their fanbase, they traveled up and down the West Coast from Southern California to Northern Washington, and east through Idaho, Utah and Arizona. Festival appearances include What the Festival!?, Beltane Music Festival, 4 Peaks Music Festival, Northwest String Summit, Gem & Jam, Homegrown Gorge and others. Band of Comerados plays music that makes you feel good. Call it bluegrass, jamgrass, folk or indie, what sets the band apart is their intricate instrumentation, dual vocal parts, intense improvisational jams and the fact that these guys have so much damn fun when they’re playing live music. $5

$5
Mar 27
Mar 27

Thirsty City is our monthly beats showcase. Hosted by Slurgeon, the night features 5 of the city's best producer/dj's unveiling their newest tracks. Come dance! $10

$10
Mar 28
Mar 28

Come join Dj Anjali & The Incredible Kid, hosts of the long-running Tropitaal dance party, for a special Thursday show. They'll keep the dance floor hot with a mix of hip hop, Bhangra, dembow, soul, cumbia, reggaeton and more! $10

$10
Mar 29
Mar 29

Portland’s longest running DJ Dance Night, Soul Stew delivers deep & delicious cuts of funk, soul, disco & break beats on vinyl 45s. $10

$10
Mar 30
Mar 30

Join us for another edition of the always tasty Get On Up dance parties with Takimba! They'll be re-mixing and mashing up funk, soul, hiphop and electronica 'till the wee hours! $12

$12
April 2024
Apr 01
Apr 01

Laugh Basement Comedy Showcase is now a weekly Monday event! Hosted by Hewitt Pagenstacher, Laugh Basement delivers the funniest comics from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Check back for tonight’s line-up soon. $10

$10
Apr 05
Apr 05

Dance and party to classic funk, soul, disco, jazz and various funky jams, skillfully mixed by resident DJ’s Mr Jeigh and Magneto. $10

$10
Apr 06
Apr 06

Jujuba plays ridiculously danceable Afrobeat and Juju music. The ten-piece ensemble features Nigerian Master Talking Drum legend, Nojeem Lasisi, a world-class West African and Cuban percussion section, a blazing horn section, and a funky electric rhythm section. $15

$15
Apr 08
Apr 08

Laugh Basement Comedy Showcase is now a weekly Monday event! Hosted by Hewitt Pagenstacher, Laugh Basement delivers the funniest comics from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Check back for tonight’s line-up soon. $10

$10
Apr 12
Apr 12

Portland’s longest running DJ Dance Night, Soul Stew delivers deep & delicious cuts of funk, soul, disco & break beats on vinyl 45s. $10

$10
Apr 13
Apr 13

Take the sultry vibe of the Latin American Tropics, combine with the rhythm of India (“Taal”) and stir into Tropitaal, a Desi/Latine Soundclash where the hottest club sounds from India and Latin America go head to head in an all-night dance-off of epic proportions. $12

$12
Apr 19
Apr 19

Portland’s longest running DJ Dance Night, Soul Stew delivers deep & delicious cuts of funk, soul, disco & break beats on vinyl 45s. $10

$10
Apr 26
Apr 26

Portland’s longest running DJ Dance Night, Soul Stew delivers deep & delicious cuts of funk, soul, disco & break beats on vinyl 45s. $10

$10
Based in Portland, 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 an evening of tunes performed by these longtime “Jerry-inspired musicians”. Whether you attended hundreds of Jerry Garcia shows, or have only been listening to his recordings, Rhapsody in Red will leave you feeling like he is still here. $10
(PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER 7PM DOORS FOR THIS EVENT) : Come experience an open jam where you're welcome to join a house band for a song or two! Joining forces with The Goodfoot, our hosts José Rioseco, Owen Lowe and Nathan Gleason are brewing something special to share with the Portland music scene. Focusing on building community as well as musical understanding and appreciation for musicians and audience alike, the house band will be showcasing some of the hottest musicians in town. You don't need to play a note to enjoy this show--- come grab a drink and kick back while the band lays it down for your listening pleasure. FREE with an onstage tip jar where 100% of the proceeds goes directly to the musicians.
Jujuba plays ridiculously danceable Afrobeat and Juju music. The ten-piece ensemble features Nigerian Master Talking Drum legend, Nojeem Lasisi, a world-class West African and Cuban percussion section, a blazing horn section, and a funky electric rhythm section. $15
NOTE: Pre-sale tickets for this show have ended. There are many tickets available at the door starting at 9pm tonight. Guitarist/vocalist Scott Pemberton is an awe-inspiring musician. His technical prowess and the physicality of his playing are unmatched. First gracing the goodfoot stage in May of 2001 with Triclops, no musician has had a greater impact on the goodfoot than Scott. He triumphantly returns for a funk-infused dance party with his band O Theory. Those of you who know what's what will be there. The rest of you better ask somebody and grab a ticket so you can know, too! $12
PRE-SALES HAVE SOLD OUT BUT THERE ARE PLENTY OF TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOWNSTAIRS DOOR STARTING AT 9PM. Yak Attack is a live-looping instrumental dance band versed in electronica, funk, psychedelia and more. They've become a late night staple on the US festival circuit and hold down our NYE slot to sold out crowds. Don't miss it as they heat up the downstairs venue (the upstairs pub is hosting a separate ticketed show with The Soul Stew DJ's). NOTE: There are a limited number of pre-sale tickets available prior to NYE. After that, there will be tickets available at the downstairs venue door, starting at 9pm on NYE. Get your tickets early! $30
(Note--Doors for Tuesday's Residency Series are now 8pm!!!): Strawberry Soul is a psychedelic soul and funk band fronted by Madison True and featuring members of Bodhi Mojo and Supernatural Beavers. Come see what they're laying down! $5
Brown Stallion is a Ween tribute band out of Portland and Eugene. Comprised of seasoned musicians who are truly Ween fans, their shows draw from the full catalogue of and are imbued with the spirit of the Boognish. The band pays great attention to detail in recreating the songs, drawing heavily on Ween’s live performances and anchored by Deaner inspired guitar chops. Brown Stallion puts on a high energy and unrelenting show that reflects the depth of their love of all things brown. $7
A product of playing together in numerous live situations, Greaterkind's music is rooted in improvisation, which brings a different and special energy to each show. Space and creation is key to process. The band includes Charlie Brown (keyboards), Cory Limuaco (drums), Ian Lindsay (Bass) and Peter Knudsen (guitar/bass/vocals). They deftly move between soul, R'n'B, funk and hiphop and are perfect for a cold Saturday night. $10
PRE-SALES HAVE SOLD OUT BUT THERE ARE PLENTY OF TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE UPSTAIRS DOOR STARTING AT 9PM. The longest-running New Year's Eve DJ party in PDX returns to the upstairs pub for a night of dripping' hot funk, soul and disco 45's from deep in the crates of the Soul Stew DJ's-- Aquaman, Brad Vachal and the Soul Mechanic! NOTE: A limited number of pre-sale tickets are available before NYE. After that, there will be plenty of tickets available at the door, day of show, starting at 9pm. $25
Three local legends of their respective scenes across Oregon's Willamette Valley, Danny Shaw, Matador Hamilton, and Charles 'Chikachar' Gallegos form the power trio that is Giantess. Each member having already worked hard as individuals in their scenes, have decided to form an alliance to better serve Giantess and her mysterious motives. She speaks of a strange musical genre: A cauldron of Space Rock, Pirate Folk, Renaissance Blues, Acoustic Metal, one frog tongue, and a micro-dose of didgeridoo. $10
For over 30 years, Brad Vachal has fueled Portland’s late night adventures: from 80’s new wave teen clubs, to seminal 90’s warehouse raves, through the 00’s disco revival, and into this millennium as one of the infamous Soul Stew DJ’s. He enjoys playing a wide range of timeless music perfectly suited for the moment. As a DJ, long time record slinger at Platinum Records, party instigator and local acid house historian, Brad’s had a heavy hand in charting the course of underground dance music in Portland. $6
A product of playing together in numerous live situations, Greaterkind's music is rooted in improvisation, which brings a different and special energy to each show. Space and creation is key to process. The band includes Charlie Brown (keyboards), Cory Limuaco (drums) and Peter Knudsen (guitar/bass/vocals). They deftly move between soul, R'n'B, funk and hiphop. $5
A product of playing together in numerous live situations, Greaterkind's music is rooted in improvisation, which brings a different and special energy to each show. Space and creation is key to process. The band includes Charlie Brown (keyboards), Cory Limuaco (drums) and Peter Knudsen (guitar/bass/vocals). They deftly move between soul, R'n'B, funk and hiphop. $5
  Named after the largest Rock concert of the 70s, Watkins Glen is an Oregon-based Improvisational Rock band that strives to create truly magical musical moments via the adventure of wanderlust-driven improvisation, while delivering a living, breathing tribute to the enduring legacies and song-books of four legendary American Rock n' Roll bands: The Allman Brothers Band, The Grateful Dead, The Band & Little Feat, and also playing a variety of their own original music. $10
In the late 2010’s rumors of Super Secret Band began to grow around Portland. In recent months rumors have been growing across the greater Pacific Northwest of a secret, funky, spacey festival band with rock fangs, jazz horns, and a powerful rhythm section. A band so super and so secret that not even the band members can acknowledge it’s existence. Come Dancing! $10
Come on down to the lounge for the last Tuesday of the year as we welcome Mojo Family Fest Jam, an all-star, jam-heavy night of tunes with special guests from their previous fests! We thank you for making Tuesdays such a darn good time in 2023. Here's to many more wonderful evenings of music! $5
A product of playing together in numerous live situations, Greaterkind's music is rooted in improvisation, which brings a different and special energy to each show. Space and creation is key to process. The band includes Charlie Brown (keyboards), Cory Limuaco (drums) and Peter Knudsen (guitar/bass/vocals). They deftly move between soul, R'n'B, funk and hiphop. $5
A product of playing together in numerous live situations, Greaterkind's music is rooted in improvisation, which brings a different and special energy to each show. Space and creation is key to process. The band includes Charlie Brown (keyboards), Cory Limuaco (drums) and Peter Knudsen (guitar/bass/vocals). They deftly move between soul, R'n'B, funk and hiphop. $5
When it comes to live performance, Aniana has always won crowds over by laying her blood, sweat, tears (and a few loud chuckles) on stage for every performance. Backed by an 8-piece band of Portland all-stars, Aniana (Ahn-YAH-nuh) playfully bounces from soul, reggae, dub, disco, and rock with the explosive energy of Axl Rose and the sultry, soulful emotion of Sade. Aniana’s powerful, all-encompassing vocal range is matched with a punching 3-piece horn section and a rhythm section that morphs between analog and digital, acoustic to electronic, with thoughtful arrangements by her MD, bassist Brett McConnell. If you came to get down, no doubt, this queen of the Portland music scene is gunna take you there! Tonight's show features special guest sit-ins by Dave Dernovsek (Yak Attack), Matt Butler (Threedom/Everyone Orchestra), Liz Chibucos (Far Out West) and Chris Couch (World's Finest)! $8

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