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

Live Music & DJs

May 2025
May 05
05 May Monday

Laugh Basement, our weekly stand-up comedy showcase hosted by Hewitt Pagenstecher and DJ Bholt, is back with headliner, Julia Corral!! Julia is a Latina comic from Portland and has been described as the friendliest-caustic person you will ever meet. The Alt Weekly papers have named her Funniest 5 comics (WW) and Undisputed Genius of Comedy (Portland Mercury). She has performed at High Plains, Limestone, All Jane, Treefort and Bumbershoot. She is a paid regular and host Helium’s Cooch Street (all women show), Kickstand’s Comedy in the Park and many more shows in town. She has been featured on NPR. Monday’s lineup also includes comedians Zak Toscani, Amanda Arnold, Aidan Burns and Juan Denmark! $10

May 06
06 May Tuesday

We're honored to welcome Sean McLean and the Vibetenders to the goodfoot stage for our May Tuesday residency! The Vibetenders are a rootsy jamband with elements of funk, indie rock, soul and blues...and they're fun to dance to! $5

May 08
08 May Thursday

Color Red Artist Object Heavy is Humboldt County’s hardest hitting soul sensation. The band is led by the nuanced and powerful voice of Richard Love, alongside explosive, tasteful keyboardist Brian Swislow, masterful guitarist Leo Plummer, the man holding down the low end, bassist Ian Taylor and rock steady drummer Dan Weiss in the loop!

Tonight they are joined by Bodhi Mojo side project, O.K. Lunar! $10 Pre-sale; $12 day of show

May 09
09 May Friday

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

May 10
10 May Saturday

ake 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. $13

May 11
11 May Sunday

Whether you’ve been in a creative rut and need a lil’ artistic inspiration, are interested in expanding your artistic social circle or want to learn a new technique, come through the goodfoot on Sunday nights from 7pm-late for weekly drink & draw. Our host Beth Myrick will be making sure to keep it weird with a roster of rotating guest hosts and variety of themes. Don’t drink? Cool. The goodfoot has plenty of non-alcoholic options and a solid food menu of tasty treats. Don’t have a project in the works? Cool. We’ll have some supplies on hand to get ya started. Open to all levels of artsy abilities. Not 21 but wanna come through? Sorry. See ya when you’re 21. Free!

May 12
12 May Monday

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

May 13
13 May Tuesday

We're honored to welcome Sean McLean and the Vibetenders to the goodfoot stage for our May Tuesday residency! The Vibetenders are a rootsy jamband with elements of funk, indie rock, soul and blues...and they're fun to dance to! $5

May 15
15 May Thursday

Rose TInted- featuring Kirk Kalbfleisch on drums, Celly on turntables, MLTZR on electronics, and Sam Arnold on bass- is a sample-based hip hop band that reproduces full band arrangements of classic hip-hop tracks. Rose Tinted pays tribute to the classic boom-bap sound while bringing high level musicianship and improvisation to the set. We aim to add organic creativity to the aesthetic of a DJ set, providing beat heads with a unique blend of nostalgia and experimental improvisation. Think J Dilla meets Herbie Hancock! $10

May 16
16 May Friday

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

$10
May 17
17 May Saturday

Takimba's Get On Up is a an evening of re-mixes and mash-ups of classic hiphop, funk, soul and electronic dance cuts perfect for a Spring evening! $12

May 18
18 May Sunday

Whether you’ve been in a creative rut and need a lil’ artistic inspiration, are interested in expanding your artistic social circle or want to learn a new technique, come through the goodfoot on Sunday nights from 7pm-late for weekly drink & draw. Our host Beth Myrick will be making sure to keep it weird with a roster of rotating guest hosts and variety of themes. Don’t drink? Cool. The goodfoot has plenty of non-alcoholic options and a solid food menu of tasty treats. Don’t have a project in the works? Cool. We’ll have some supplies on hand to get ya started. Open to all levels of artsy abilities. Not 21 but wanna come through? Sorry. See ya when you’re 21. Free!

May 19
19 May Monday

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

May 20
20 May Tuesday

We're honored to welcome Sean McLean and the Vibetenders to the goodfoot stage for our May Tuesday residency! The Vibetenders are a rootsy jamband with elements of funk, indie rock, soul and blues...and they're fun to dance to! $5

May 22
22 May Thursday

Super Secret Band is a funky, spacey exploratory band with horns and plenty of pocket to keep things hot on the dance floor! $10

May 23
23 May Friday

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

May 24
24 May Saturday

GBB (Grateful Dead Tribute) and Shafty (Phish Tribute) combine forces for a spectacular two-night Memorial Day weekend run! They'll swap sets, likely combine forces for a few jams and delve into the extensive songbooks of two of America's greatest live bands! Don't miss it! $15

May 25
25 May Sunday

Whether you’ve been in a creative rut and need a lil’ artistic inspiration, are interested in expanding your artistic social circle or want to learn a new technique, come through the goodfoot on Sunday nights from 7pm-late for weekly drink & draw. Our host Beth Myrick will be making sure to keep it weird with a roster of rotating guest hosts and variety of themes. Don’t drink? Cool. The goodfoot has plenty of non-alcoholic options and a solid food menu of tasty treats. Don’t have a project in the works? Cool. We’ll have some supplies on hand to get ya started. Open to all levels of artsy abilities. Not 21 but wanna come through? Sorry. See ya when you’re 21. Free!

May 25
25 May Sunday

PLEASE NOTE TONIGHT'S EARLY DOORS: GBB (Grateful Dead Tribute) and Shafty (Phish Tribute) combine forces for night 2 of a spectacular Memorial Day weekend run! They'll swap sets, likely combine forces for a few jams and delve into the extensive songbooks of two of America's greatest live bands! Don't miss it! $15

May 26
26 May Monday

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

May 27
27 May Tuesday

We're honored to welcome Sean McLean and the Vibetenders to the goodfoot stage for our May Tuesday residency! The Vibetenders are a rootsy jamband with elements of funk, indie rock, soul and blues...and they're fun to dance to! $5

May 28
28 May Wednesday

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. $10

May 29
29 May Thursday

It's Last Thursday and time for another art opening at the goodfoot! Our in-house curator, Jason Brown, has a very special show lined up with world renowned music poster artist, Emek!! This one should not be missed. As always the show is free, the drinks are cold and the food is hot...and all art is available for purchase! Dj Welly Well will be selecting music for the night. Free!!!

May 29
29 May Thursday

Lost Ox, known for combining elements of funk, psychedelia, jazz, Americana and progressive rock, was formed in 2017. The band began as a musical friendship between bassist Reed Bunnell and guitarist Dylan DiSalvio that was forged in the Lewis & Clark College Jazz Studies program in 2011. What started as a psychedelic folk and blues rock band incubated and grew in the vibrant Portland music scene, and developed into the genre-blending musical adventure that is Lost Ox. The band has carved out its niche crafting unique long-form classical influenced progressive rock songs with exciting and highly creative improvisational sections. Their most recent album, Tale of the Fool (2024), is an exploration of folk, bluegrass, and roots rock styles. 

Swindler produces a fresh and original sound that integrates funk, jazz and psychedelic rock into a masterful sonic tapestry. Their innovative approach makes each live experience compelling and unique. The band continues to expand an already rapidly growing fanbase with each show. Funk based grooves, tight melodic arrangements and strong instrumental improvisation all create a vibe that brings the dance floor alive. Based in Seattle, they have toured extensively throughout the northwest and beyond. Swindler has been a favorite late night festival band featured at Northwest String Summit Festival, Summer Meltdown Festival, Element Music Festival, 4 Peaks Music Festival and more! $12

May 30
30 May Friday

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

$10
May 31
31 May Saturday

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
Join us for night two of a three-Thursdays-in-a-row residency with Super Secret Band. SSB is a funky, spacey exploratory band with horns and plenty of pocket to keep things hot on the dance floor! $8
Join us for the final night of a three-Thursdays-in-a-row residency with Super Secret Band. SSB is a funky, spacey exploratory band with horns and plenty of pocket to keep things hot on the dance floor! $8
Whether you’ve been in a creative rut and need a lil’ artistic inspiration, are interested in expanding your artistic social circle or want to learn a new technique, come through the goodfoot on Sunday nights from 7pm-late for weekly drink & draw. Our host Beth Myrick will be making sure to keep it weird with a roster of rotating guest hosts and variety of themes. Don’t drink? Cool. The goodfoot has plenty of non-alcoholic options and a solid food menu of tasty treats. Don’t have a project in the works? Cool. We’ll have some supplies on hand to get ya started. Open to all levels of artsy abilities. Not 21 but wanna come through? Sorry. See ya when you’re 21. Free!
Whether you’ve been in a creative rut and need a lil’ artistic inspiration, are interested in expanding your artistic social circle or want to learn a new technique, come through the goodfoot on Sunday nights from 7pm-late for weekly drink & draw. Our host Beth Myrick will be making sure to keep it weird with a roster of rotating guest hosts and variety of themes. Don’t drink? Cool. The goodfoot has plenty of non-alcoholic options and a solid food menu of tasty treats. Don’t have a project in the works? Cool. We’ll have some supplies on hand to get ya started. Open to all levels of artsy abilities. Not 21 but wanna come through? Sorry. See ya when you’re 21. Free!
Outer Orbit is a funk soul collective led by Galen Clark (Subtonic, Anna Tivel) and fronted by vocalist Sarah Clarke (The Motet, Dirty Revival). The band features an all star lineup of Tyrone Hendrix (Prince, Allen Stone), Damian Erskine (Skerik Band), Peter Knudsen (Ghost-note, Mono Neon) and Mike Elson (Swatkins) and features a variety of special guests. Outer Orbit brings original 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
Trumpeter Farnell Newton is one of the most versatile musicians and educators in the Northwest, seamlessly blending straight-ahead jazz, smooth jazz, Latin music, soul, hip-hop, funk, and more. He has toured with three-time Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Jill Scott, soulful singer/pianist Jarrod Lawson, and the legendary “Rhinestone Rockstar” bassist Bootsy Collins. To celebrate his birthday, Farnell has assembled an all-star band alongside his blazing horn section, the Rose City Horns, for a night of live FUNK! $15
Outer Orbit is a funk soul collective led by Galen Clark (Subtonic, Anna Tivel) and fronted by vocalist Sarah Clarke (The Motet, Dirty Revival). The band features an all star lineup of Tyrone Hendrix (Prince, Allen Stone), Damian Erskine (Skerik Band), Peter Knudsen (Ghost-note, Mono Neon) and Mike Elson (Swatkins) and features a variety of special guests. Outer Orbit brings original 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
Join us for an exciting evening of live music as Watkins Glen pays tribute to the timeless songs of the Dead, the Allmans, The Band, Little Feat and more! Jump on the magic carpet ride and voyage all night through smoldering grooves, enchanting songs and inspired psychedelic excursions. $12 Advanced. Tix available at www.eventbrite.com
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
Batter up! 2nd Base brings the excitement and camaraderie of a baseball team to the world of art and music to create a product unlike any other. Composed entirely of multi-instrumentalists, the band seamlessly weaves through instruments keeping their listeners captivated while incorporating a variety of genres from punk to synthpop to psychedelic rock. Formed during the pandemic in 2020, three former college cross country teammates, Reed, Jarrod, and Brendy already had the synergy in place to create a unique sound. They round out the sound with Thomas, a talented do-it-all musician $8
Our April Tuesday residency may our best ever (and we've been slinging Tuesdays for over a decade)! Each week, keyboard wizard Asher Fulero has a different band lined up--- just read the names on the poster! The nights will differ by players, but not by other-worldly talent. We couldn't be more excited for these very, very special shows! $5
Sean McLean and the Vibetenders are a high fun rootsy jamband with elements of funk, indie, blues, and soul. The frontman Sean McLean is best known as the sax and guitar player for local dancefloor instigators, World's Finest. He can also be seen playing around the jam scene making guest appearances with bands such as Umphrey's McGee, Leftover Salmon, ALO, Andy Frasco, Lespecial and The Kitchen Dwellers to name a few. Sean's Music features original songs 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. dadweed is a bluegrass trio based out of Portland, OR. Reimagining pickin’ and thumpin’ by blending elements of jazz/folk/pop/R&B within a traditional bluegrass lens, their sets explore a wide variety of styles and dynamics, with a focus on improvisation. Showcasing three-part vocal harmonies and virtuosic instrumentation, dadweed strives to redefine what’s possible in bluegrass. The acoustic trio toured throughout OR and WA in 2024 appearing at festivals, venues, and private events. dadweed released their first self-titled EP in Summer 2024 and will continue to release new singles throughout 2025. 2024 Shows: Oregon Country Fair (main stage), Bridgetown Bluegrass Festival, Mississippi Studios (opened for Kruger Brothers), McMenamins, Alberta Street Pub, Laurelthirst Pub, The Showdown, Tsunami Books, WOW Hall, The 1905, breweries, wineries, and private events. $15
Our April Tuesday residency may our best ever (and we've been slinging Tuesdays for over a decade)! Each week, keyboard wizard Asher Fulero has a different band lined up--- just read the names on the poster! The nights will differ by players, but not by other-worldly talent. We couldn't be more excited for these very, very special shows! $5
Whether you’ve been in a creative rut and need a lil’ artistic inspiration, are interested in expanding your artistic social circle or want to learn a new technique, come through the goodfoot on Sunday nights from 7pm-late for weekly drink & draw. Our host Beth Myrick will be making sure to keep it weird with a roster of rotating guest hosts and variety of themes. Don’t drink? Cool. The goodfoot has plenty of non-alcoholic options and a solid food menu of tasty treats. Don’t have a project in the works? Cool. We’ll have some supplies on hand to get ya started. Open to all levels of artsy abilities. Not 21 but wanna come through? Sorry. See ya when you’re 21. Free!
Whether you’ve been in a creative rut and need a lil’ artistic inspiration, are interested in expanding your artistic social circle or want to learn a new technique, come through the goodfoot on Sunday nights from 7pm-late for weekly drink & draw. Our host Beth Myrick will be making sure to keep it weird with a roster of rotating guest hosts and variety of themes. Don’t drink? Cool. The goodfoot has plenty of non-alcoholic options and a solid food menu of tasty treats. Don’t have a project in the works? Cool. We’ll have some supplies on hand to get ya started. Open to all levels of artsy abilities. Not 21 but wanna come through? Sorry. See ya when you’re 21. Free!
Our April Tuesday residency may our best ever (and we've been slinging Tuesdays for over a decade)! Each week, keyboard wizard Asher Fulero has a different band lined up--- just read the names on the poster! The nights will differ by players, but not by other-worldly talent. We couldn't be more excited for these very, very special shows! $5
Rose TInted- featuring Kirk Kalbfleisch on drums, Celly on turntables, MLTZR on electronics, and Sam Arnold on bass- is a sample-based hip hop band that reproduces full band arrangements of classic hip-hop tracks. Rose Tinted pays tribute to the classic boom-bap sound while bringing high level musicianship and improvisation to the set. We aim to add organic creativity to the aesthetic of a DJ set, providing beat heads with a unique blend of nostalgia and experimental improvisation. Think J Dilla meets Herbie Hancock! $10
Space force is an innovative new improvisational project spearheaded by members of Lost Ox. Come celebrate the 82nd anniversary of the first LSD trip with Space Force and an all star cast of Portland musicos, specifically Liz Chibucos and Ryan Visser (Far Out West), Jeff Chilton and JD Erickson (Jay Si Proof), Brill Ritter (Super Secret Band), Josiah Payne, & more yet to be announced! SPACE FORCE music is completely improvised on the spot, and each jam will feature a different musician and style. True adventure awaits! $15
Our April Tuesday residency may our best ever (and we've been slinging Tuesdays for over a decade)! Each week, keyboard wizard Asher Fulero has a different band lined up--- just read the names on the poster! The nights will differ by players, but not by other-worldly talent. We couldn't be more excited for these very, very special shows! $5
We are thrilled to be hosting High Sierra Music Festival's band contest this evening. Hosted by guitar hero Scott Pemberton, the evening brings 4 great bands to the goodfoot for a chance to punch their ticket to an HSMF stage this summer! Lost Ox, Three For Silver, Tapwater and Family Worship need your support and promise to leave it all on the stage! $5
We're honored to welcome Sean McLean and the Vibetenders to the goodfoot stage for our May Tuesday residency! The Vibetenders are a rootsy jamband with elements of funk, indie rock, soul and blues...and they're fun to dance to! $5
We're honored to welcome Sean McLean and the Vibetenders to the goodfoot stage for our May Tuesday residency! The Vibetenders are a rootsy jamband with elements of funk, indie rock, soul and blues...and they're fun to dance to! $5
Color Red Artist Object Heavy is Humboldt County’s hardest hitting soul sensation. The band is led by the nuanced and powerful voice of Richard Love, alongside explosive, tasteful keyboardist Brian Swislow, masterful guitarist Leo Plummer, the man holding down the low end, bassist Ian Taylor and rock steady drummer Dan Weiss in the loop! Tonight they are joined by Bodhi Mojo side project, O.K. Lunar! $10 Pre-sale; $12 day of show
Rose TInted- featuring Kirk Kalbfleisch on drums, Celly on turntables, MLTZR on electronics, and Sam Arnold on bass- is a sample-based hip hop band that reproduces full band arrangements of classic hip-hop tracks. Rose Tinted pays tribute to the classic boom-bap sound while bringing high level musicianship and improvisation to the set. We aim to add organic creativity to the aesthetic of a DJ set, providing beat heads with a unique blend of nostalgia and experimental improvisation. Think J Dilla meets Herbie Hancock! $10

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