LaurelThirst Public House

LaurelThirst Public House "The leaders of the city's bluegrass, folk, old-time, gypsy jazz and Americana scenes” CASH COVER The oldest independent music venue in Portland, Oregon.
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Over 30 years of live music EVERY DAY, averaging usually 14 shows per week. Portland is blessed with one of the best musical communities in the the country and it is our mission to expose you to it. Come out and support your local music scene. Open at 4pm on weekdays. New brunch menu on Saturday and Sunday, and minors (under 21) are allowed until 3pm. We have music noon-2pm on weekends as well. SE

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Thursday!6pm (FREE): KORY QUINN BANDWestern song slinger and ontime Portland resident (now inhabiting Texas) Kory Quinn ...
06/11/2026

Thursday!

6pm (FREE): KORY QUINN BAND

Western song slinger and ontime Portland resident (now inhabiting Texas) Kory Quinn brings his insightful, cutting Americana music to the Laurelthirst!

9pm($10 cash only): DUMPSTER JOE // TEVIS HODGE, JR.

Dumpster Joe and Taylor “the Boys” Thomas play 1920s and 30s jazz, rags and country blues on res-o-phonic guitar and cello.

Lets get funky 6-9pm(free!!) THE GETDOWN FUNK COLLECTIVE Rising from a funky curated music series founded at, The Get Do...
06/10/2026

Lets get funky

6-9pm(free!!) THE GETDOWN FUNK COLLECTIVE

Rising from a funky curated music series founded at, The Get Down, The GDFC is a dynamic and energetic music ensemble with a rotating lineup made up of some of Portland’s finest artists.  Known for its infectious blend of funk, soul, R&B, and jazz influences, this show stays true to the core 5 members of this collective, which are all a part of The Laurelthirst family.

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BLUEGRASS TUESDAY6-8pm(free): JACKSTRAW The Jackstraw boys return for their “2nd and 4th Tuesdays” regular bluegrass hap...
06/09/2026

BLUEGRASS TUESDAY

6-8pm(free): JACKSTRAW

The Jackstraw boys return for their “2nd and 4th Tuesdays” regular bluegrass happy hour!
Tonight Tony Furtado and Annalisa Tornfelt sit in!

9pm (free): STONE & SUE W/ ANDREW OLIVER

The “Forty Drop Few” are a trio originally from the southwest that play popular music of the early 1900s. They perform in various styles from the era as a string band and are influenced by nothing other than the old 78 records that they love so well. 

Monday funday6-8pm(free): PORTLAND COUNTRY UNDERGROUNDA bunch of old friends hanging out and playing roots and country m...
06/08/2026

Monday funday

6-8pm(free): PORTLAND COUNTRY UNDERGROUND

A bunch of old friends hanging out and playing roots and country music they love.

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Free music all day, but do tip the musicians1-3pm (All Ages!): ASHLEY SEATON & TK SWING ALL-STARSGet ready to swing!—Ash...
06/07/2026

Free music all day, but do tip the musicians

1-3pm (All Ages!): ASHLEY SEATON & TK SWING ALL-STARS

Get ready to swing!—Ashley Seaton with the TK Swing All-Stars is Portland’s hottest jazz ensemble, tailor-made for dancers and lovers of timeless tunes.

6-8pm: FREAK MOUNTAIN RAMBLERS

Longtime Laurelthirst roots-rock rowdies host their Sunday “church” show!

9pm: OPEN MIC hosted by Johnny Franco!

Sign up at 8pm, music starts at 9pm

     

SATURDAY!1-3pm(free/all ages): FORTUNATE GOLD DUOA couple of the boys from Fortunate Gold are coming to play some low-ke...
06/06/2026

SATURDAY!

1-3pm(free/all ages): FORTUNATE GOLD DUO

A couple of the boys from Fortunate Gold are coming to play some low-key Neil Young and CCR covers for your midday pleasure!
6-8pm (free!): THE RESOLECTRICS

Expanding on their love of American R&B, The Resolectrics are a rock & soul power trio exploring the vast landscapes of roots music with layered harmonies, multi-tonal guitar tracks, and ambitious arrangements.

9pm($10 cash only): BROOKLYN DEL & THE RELEVATORS / GOLDEN PROMISE / POWER OF COUNTRY

Golden Promise is a country band from Portland, Oregon that is heavily influenced by the legends of yesteryear.

Family Friday!6-8pm (free): THE PORTLAND FAMILY BANDKris Stuart (Wanderlodge, Root Jack, Brothers & Sister) brings in a ...
06/05/2026

Family Friday!

6-8pm (free): THE PORTLAND FAMILY BAND

Kris Stuart (Wanderlodge, Root Jack, Brothers & Sister) brings in a stellar allstar crew to play country-fried and southern roots-rock for us, often including master keyboardist Steve Kerin!

9pm ($15 cash only): THE BARBARAS // THE WALKAWAY WENDIES

The Barbaras is the collaboration between sisters, Weezy and Sallie ford. They draw sonic inspiration from mid century country, doo w*p and rock ‘n roll with a modern lyrical perspective

Thursday Jams!? FREE MUSIC ALL NIGHT!6pm: BROTHERS JAMThe West County Groove merchants are back for another Thirst show,...
06/04/2026

Thursday Jams!? FREE MUSIC ALL NIGHT!

6pm: BROTHERS JAM

The West County Groove merchants are back for another Thirst show, this time early in the evening and for FREE!

9pm: THE LIGHT FANTASTIC

Formed in 2017, The Light Fantastic is a Portland, Oregon based instrumental quartet offering a hip-shaking, orchestrated and eclectic mix of 50-70’s jazz-funk inspired psychedelic rockin’ and groovin’ tunes, from deep-cut covers to smoking originals.

QUEASY WEDNESDAY6-9 (free): QUEASY GUMBO QuEasy Gumbo (Jimmy Russell + Sean Badders of the Quick and Easy Boys, plus one...
06/03/2026

QUEASY WEDNESDAY

6-9 (free): QUEASY GUMBO

QuEasy Gumbo (Jimmy Russell + Sean Badders of the Quick and Easy Boys, plus one of their incredible drummer friend and incredible keyboardist Steve Kerin) return for TWO more happy hour shows of funky NOLA tunes at the Laurelthirst! The first two Wednesdays of most months (6-9pm)… FREE, tip the band and the bar!!

Address

2958 NE Glisan Street
Portland, OR
97232

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 11pm
Tuesday 4pm - 11pm
Wednesday 4pm - 11pm
Thursday 4pm - 12am
Friday 4pm - 1am
Saturday 12pm - 1am
Sunday 12pm - 12am

Telephone

+15032321504

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