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Portland, OR 97214
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Live Music & DJs

April 2024
Apr 18
Apr 18

West Coast indie-groove sensations Blü Egyptian are based in Northern California. Formed in 2020, the band has toured throughout the Western U.S., playing festivals such as Hog Farm Hideaway, Oregon Country Fair and Cascade Equinox. They have released three studio albums, plus live albums available on all streaming services. The latest album, “Chantress of Amun” was released in January 2024. The band has gained a reputation for their charismatic live shows with extended multi-genre jams, meaningful songwriting, and entertaining stage antics creating an explosive fusion of bluegrass, funk, reggae and rock. $10

$10
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 20
Apr 20

Family Mystic is a four piece vocal ensemble surfing the ebb and flows of present day Portland, OR, redefining what making music from the deep realms of the heart can be. Vulnerable, poignant, dynamic, direct, and multidimensional. Merging elements of classic funk/soul, 60’s/70’s psychedelia, a splash of progressive jazz fusion, and tight vocal arrangements to answer the age old question “what genre is this music?” - FEEL GOOD MUSIC! Bringing people of all ages together. There may truly be a tasty treat for everyone within the mystical sounds of this family of brothers.

In the late 2010’s rumors of Super Secret Band began to grow. In recent months those rumors have been gaining speed 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 the its existence. $15!

$15
Apr 22
Apr 22

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

$10
Apr 23
Apr 23

Outer Orbit is a funk soul collective led by Galen Clark (Trio Subtonic) and fronted by vocalist Sarah Clarke (Dirty Revival). The band features an all star lineup of Tyrone Hendrix (Prince), Damian Erskine (Skerik Band), Peter Knudsen (Ghost-note) and Mike Elson (Swatkins) and works with a variety of special guests including Saeeda Wright, Brian Foxworth, LaRhonda Steele, Jimmy Russell and Arietta Ward. Outer Orbit brings original burning soul and pocket heavy funk while drawing on a range of influences from Sly Stone and The Meters to Aretha Franklin and Emily King. $5

$5
Apr 24
Apr 24

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
Apr 25
Apr 25

Rhapsody in Red is a Portland-based tribute to the music of Jerry Garcia Band and The Grateful Dead! $8

$8
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
Apr 27
Apr 27

  Eldridge Gravy & The Court Supreme  is a funk juggernaut. Backed by the hot, gritty orchestration of the 13 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. Over the years EG&tCS have headlined practically every prestigious venue in Seattle and Portland, including Crocodile, Neumos, Tractor Tavern, Showbox, Doug Fir Lounge, goodfoot lounge and Star Theater. They have also ruthlessly funked thousands of festivalgoers at Bumbershoot, the Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland, July 4th at Gasworks Park, and Summer Meltdown. $15

$15
Apr 29
Apr 29

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

$10
Apr 30
Apr 30

Outer Orbit is a funk soul collective led by Galen Clark (Trio Subtonic) and fronted by vocalist Sarah Clarke (Dirty Revival). The band features an all star lineup of Tyrone Hendrix (Prince), Damian Erskine (Skerik Band), Peter Knudsen (Ghost-note) and Mike Elson (Swatkins) and works with a variety of special guests including Saeeda Wright, Brian Foxworth, LaRhonda Steele, Jimmy Russell and Arietta Ward. Outer Orbit brings original burning soul and pocket heavy funk while drawing on a range of influences from Sly Stone and The Meters to Aretha Franklin and Emily King. $5

$5
May 2024
May 02
May 02

  Genre-blending jammers Lost Ox are known for combining elements of funk, psychedelia, jazz, Americana, and progressive rock. Rooted both in the jamband resurgence of the 1990s and the original 1960s psychedelic folk rock revolution, their style encompasses many familiar jam tropes, all executed and reimagined with an inspired, dauntless precision. The band has released three full length studio albums, Wildheart (2018), Earthsnake (2021), and Stuck (2022), and their fourth album, Tale of the Fool , is set to come out May 4, 2024.

  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, Oregon, 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. $10

$10
May 03
May 03

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
May 04
May 04

Garcia Birthday Band isn’t your mother’s Grateful Dead cover band. Playing for over 20 years, GBB has evolved into something far deeper than the sum of its parts. The beating heart of the Pacific Northwest’s GD community, the band’s ever-expanding fanbase is an experience unto themselves. Using the Dead’s repertoire as a springboard for limitless potential and improvisation, Garcia Birthday Band are a cornerstone of the modern Grateful Dead universe, and their fans have come to expect the unexpected as the norm. $15

$15
May 06
May 06

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

$10
May 08
May 08

Born and raised in Idaho, Jeff Crosby has been sharing his unique perspective of Americana throughout the US and beyond for the past decade. His songs and stories paint a picture of the hardships and beauty of being raised and living in small town America, to five years living in a shoe box apartment off Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles CA. Then traveling and living on the road playing 250 shows a year. Though recently making the move to Nashville TN, Jeff continues to spend majority of his time touring the country. After spending the last two years splitting his time between playing guitar for Widespread Panic song-writer Jerry Joseph and performing with his own band, The Refugees, Jeff hit the studio to record his fourth full length album, Postcards from Magdalena. These new songs were inspired by the places and cultures Crosby experienced while traveling and touring across the U.S., Iceland, the U.K., Mexico, Colombia, Nicaragua, and Alaska. $12

$12
May 09
May 09

Supernatural Beavers are a rock and blues-based band that's been building something special in PDX the last few years. Their shows are high-energy dance floor burners-- come down and see what the fuss is about! $7

$7
May 10
May 10

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

$10
May 11
May 11

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
May 13
May 13

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

$10
May 16
May 16

The Walkaways are Portland’s Phish Covers Cover Band. They dig deep into the 700+ songs Phish has covered over the years, from the setlist staples to the one-off oddities, combining them in unexpected ways and conjuring the unique spirit of Phish shows. Jammy danceable goodness, packed inside the greatest songs in rock history...and zero risk of hearing Time Turns Elastic! $10

$10
May 17
May 17

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

$10
May 18
May 18

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
May 20
May 20

Laugh Basement Comedy Showcase is now a weekly Monday event! Hosted by Hewitt Pagenstecher, Laugh Basement delivers the funniest comics from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Check back for tonight’s line-up soon. $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 8PM 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 a $5 suggested donation for the band.
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
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) 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
NOTE: Pre-sale tickets end at midnight 11:30 pm Friday. There will be plenty of tickets available at the door starting at 9pm on show day. Boston's The Jauntee is an electrifying and genre-blending musical ensemble that has captivated audiences with their unique and dynamic sound. Formed in 2010, the band has been pushing the boundaries of improvisational music, combining elements of jazz, funk, rock, and psychedelic jams to create a sonic experience like no other. With a deep-rooted passion for exploration and improvisation, The Jauntee is known for their spellbinding live performances. Each show is a journey into uncharted musical territory, where the band members fearlessly navigate through intricate compositions, soaring guitar solos, and tight-knit improvisational segments. Their ability to seamlessly transition between different moods and genres has earned them a devoted and diverse fan base. $15
  Onion is an instrumental quintet that combines the most salient aspects of rock, jazz and funk with an untethered sense of invention. Onion puts on engaging live performances that can range from esoteric and exhilarating to deep-rooted and wistful.   Electric Izakaya is an experimental musical dish that is best served chilled. $10
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
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
Super Secret Band has a Thursday goodfoot residency this February! 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! $8
Laugh Basement, our weekly stand-up comedy showcase hosted by Hewitt Pagenstecher and DJ Bholt, is back with headliner Jeff Richards! Jeff is one of today's best impressionists and stand-up comedians. Perhaps best known for his frequent Weekend Update character "Drunk Girl," Richards was the first person to be a cast member on both SNL and its rival sketch show, MADtv. Today, he is the host of the innovative deepfake podcast, The Jeff Richards Show, where he interviews celebrities and fellow comics as an in-character guest host that he's impersonating. Recent guests have included Bill Burr, Russell Peters, Alec Baldwin, Tommy Chong, Bob Saget, Jon Lovitz and more. He's appearing in the upcoming movies “Pay to Die” and “Mistletoe Massacre”. This lineup also features the hilarious Simon Gibson (Cannonball, Just For Laughs), Aziza Gee, Alex Edmonds, Angelique Harrington, and Brendan Creecy !$10
Super Secret Band has a Thursday goodfoot residency this February! 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! $8
Far Out West strikes a relentlessly engaging balance between funk-infused rock and a jazz-informed collaboration, making them stand out as one of Portland’s most creative electric quartets to groove their way across the West Coast in recent years. $5
Coo Era is a hip-hop ensemble that blends live instrumentation and hip-hop rhythms and is led by 3 smooth MC’s—Tyre Pinlight, Majik9 and Elameen. With soulful melodies, tight beats and fly lyrics, their sound is a fusion of jazz, funk, hiphop and R&B. Captivating audiences with infectious energy, slick flows, and undeniable stage presence, Coo Era delivers a captivating experience that transports you to an era where you have no choice but to feel warm, fuzzy and somehow cool. Comprised of jazz cats, a pop lover, a Dead Head Dylan freak, a denizen of Italian discos and a connoisseur of surf-y ska and sand core, Bikini Drone plays a blend of world-spy pop you can dance to, bringing an equal measure of song craft and improvisation. $8
Far Out West strikes a relentlessly engaging balance between funk-infused rock and a jazz-informed collaboration, making them stand out as one of Portland’s most creative electric quartets to groove their way across the West Coast in recent years. $5
Super Secret Band has a Thursday goodfoot residency this February! 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! $8
Super Secret Band has a Thursday goodfoot residency this February! 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! $8
Super Secret Band has a Thursday goodfoot residency this February! 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
Far Out West strikes a relentlessly engaging balance between funk-infused rock and a jazz-informed collaboration, making them stand out as one of Portland’s most creative electric quartets to groove their way across the West Coast in recent years. $5

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