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BAND OF COMERADOS (8pm Doors)
BAND OF COMERADOS (8pm Doors)
We're stoked to have bluegrass wonders, Band of Comerados, holding down our February Tuesday residency! 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.
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COMPANY GRAND, RIVER CITY RIOT (9pm Doors)
COMPANY GRAND, RIVER CITY RIOT (9pm Doors)
Bend's Company Grand is an exhilarating 9-piece band that was founded during the Summer of 2014. They perform a range of rock & roll, blues, funk, and R & B originals – along with a wide array of covers.
River City Riot is a New Orleans-inspired party brass band bringing joy and energy to PDX with eclectic music for everyone to dance to! Tickets available at eventbrite.com
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OUTER ORBIT (8pm Doors)
OUTER ORBIT (8pm Doors)
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
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COO ERA, ROB THE UNIVERSE, TOKEN & SYPHER SATURDAYS, DJ WHISTLEBLOWER (8pm Doors)
COO ERA, ROB THE UNIVERSE, TOKEN & SYPHER SATURDAYS, DJ WHISTLEBLOWER (8pm Doors)
Join us for a (belated) Mardi Gras party with live bands, DJ's and special guest MC's for a full night of partying! $10
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SUPER SECRET BAND (8pm Doors)
SUPER SECRET BAND (8pm Doors)
Join us for night one 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
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OUTER ORBIT (8pm Doors)
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
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OUTER ORBIT (8pm Doors)
OUTER ORBIT (8pm Doors)
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
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ONE WAY OUT PDX (ALLMAN BROTHERS TRIBUTE, 8pm Doors)
ONE WAY OUT PDX (ALLMAN BROTHERS TRIBUTE, 8pm Doors)
One Way Out PDX is Portland's 8-member powerhouse celebration of the music of the Allman Brothers Band. Using the music of the ABB as a launching pad, every performance by One Way Out is an improvisational journey, capturing the energy, chemistry, and virtuosity of one of the best live bands ever. Pre-sale available at eventbrite. $15
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SUPER SECRET BAND (8pm Doors)
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
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SOUL STEW WITH DJ AQUAMAN & FRIENDS (9pm Doors)
SOUL STEW WITH DJ AQUAMAN & FRIENDS (9pm Doors)
Portland’s longest running DJ Dance Night, Soul Stew delivers deep & delicious cuts of funk, soul, disco & break beats on vinyl 45s. $10
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FARNELL NEWTON’S BIRTHDAY FUNK (9pm Doors)
FARNELL NEWTON’S BIRTHDAY FUNK (9pm Doors)
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
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OUTER ORBIT (8pm Doors)
OUTER ORBIT (8pm Doors)
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
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THIRSTY CITY BEATS SHOWCASE (8pm Doors)
THIRSTY CITY BEATS SHOWCASE (8pm Doors)
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.
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JOHNNY FRANCO (8pm Doors)
JOHNNY FRANCO (8pm Doors)
Walk down any street in Portland and you are sure to encounter a mustachioed Brazilian rock and roll troubadour named Johnny Franco and (his real brother) Dom. Recently relocated from Sao Paulo, the duo has developed a cult following in Portland for their high energy performance and music. This will be a good time!
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GARCIA BIRTHDAY BAND (9pm Doors)
GARCIA BIRTHDAY BAND (9pm Doors)
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
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ASHER FULERO & FRIENDS (8pm Doors)
ASHER FULERO & FRIENDS (8pm Doors)
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
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2nd BASE, NO SOAP RADIO (8pm Doors)
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
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FIRST FRIDAY SUPERJAM With DJ MAGNETO & FRIENDS (9pm Doors)
FIRST FRIDAY SUPERJAM With DJ MAGNETO & FRIENDS (9pm Doors)
Dance and party to classic funk, soul, disco, jazz and various funky jams, skillfully mixed by resident DJ’s Mr Jeigh and Magneto. $10
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SUPERNATURAL BEAVERS, SEAN McLEAN & THE VIBETENDERS, DADWEED (9pm Doors)
SUPERNATURAL BEAVERS, SEAN McLEAN & THE VIBETENDERS, DADWEED (9pm Doors)
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