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. SEND BOOKING INQUIRIES TO: [email protected] ... messages to this profile may not get answered.

Free music all day, but do tip the musicians1-3pm (All Ages!): SLEEPY LAGOONPete Krebs, Doug Sammons (Midnight Serenader...
09/27/2026

Free music all day, but do tip the musicians

1-3pm (All Ages!): SLEEPY LAGOON

Pete Krebs, Doug Sammons (Midnight Serenaders) playing 20s/30s jazz, Hawaiian, and exotica with vocal harmonies…

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 ($10 suggested donation): “CREATIVE WORLDS OF ROBERT HUNTER”Lewi Longmire and Friends share in Hunter’s ...
09/26/2026

Saturday!!

1-3pm ($10 suggested donation): “CREATIVE WORLDS OF ROBERT HUNTER”

Lewi Longmire and Friends share in Hunter’s inspiration. Join us for stories, songs, and muses: Alli Lurie, Hayley Valentine, and Dafna Lohr.

6-8pm (free!): THE ELECTRIC STOMP

The continuation of the band started by Eric “Big E” Schweiderman, now playing in his absence…

9pm ($10-15 sliding): WARREN DUNES / NEW BODY ELECTRIC / SMALL PAUL

Warren Dunes plays PNW Tropicalia and is led by keyboardist/vocalist Julia Massey. Their unique style of Beach Rock is born from the cold waters and grey sky beaches of the Salish Sea, and is highlighted by Massey’s double keyboards and crystalline voice soaring over chiming guitars and thundering drums from husband Jared Cortese and his brother Dominic Cortese.

Friday night baby!6-8pm (free): MICHELLE ALANY & THE MYSTICSA passionate violinist and vocalist, Michelle Alany has deli...
09/25/2026

Friday night baby!

6-8pm (free): MICHELLE ALANY & THE MYSTICS

A passionate violinist and vocalist, Michelle Alany has delighted and wowed audiences worldwide. Specializing in a global acoustic sound that features lush strings, soulful vocals and rhythmic groove, Michelle delivers soulful interpretations of traditional and original Sephardic (Judeo-Spanish), Balkan and Israeli songs infused with her tasty Austin-blues stylings.

9pm($10 cash only):CRUISE CONTROL / LAITH & THE TEXAS BIRDS

Cruise Control is a band of friends from Portland, Oregon who strum up their love for classic country music through a filter of power pop songwriting. On their debut album, “1st”, the vocals weave sweet like threading sugar while acoustic rhythms give way to big-time choruses, blending twangy picking and fuzzy leads.

THURSDAY THERAPY6-8pm (free): LEWI LONGMIRE & THE LEFT COAST ROASTERSRowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart!9pm(...
09/24/2026

THURSDAY THERAPY

6-8pm (free): LEWI LONGMIRE & THE LEFT COAST ROASTERS

Rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart!

9pm($10 cash only): CLARK ENGINE COMPANY / MORGAN MCHUGHES

Clark Engine Company is the full band manifestation of frequent-favorite, Just Clark, a singer-songwriter reviving the roots of American-made music.

WEDNESDAY FRIENDSDAY6-9 (free): SCOTT LAW BANDScott and band return for their extended happy hour show! 6-9pm, FREE, but...
09/23/2026

WEDNESDAY FRIENDSDAY

6-9 (free): SCOTT LAW BAND

Scott and band return for their extended happy hour show! 6-9pm, FREE, but do tip the musicians!

The REST of the month!
09/23/2026

The REST of the month!

BLUEGRASS TUESDAY6-8pm(free): JACKSTRAW The Jackstraw boys return for their “2nd and 4th Tuesdays” regular bluegrass hap...
09/22/2026

BLUEGRASS TUESDAY

6-8pm(free): JACKSTRAW

The Jackstraw boys return for their “2nd and 4th Tuesdays” regular bluegrass happy hour!

MONDAY at the pub6-8pm(free): THE CATNIP BROTHERSPete Krebs and friends bring swinging country in for a Monday evening’s...
09/21/2026

MONDAY at the pub

6-8pm(free): THE CATNIP BROTHERS

Pete Krebs and friends bring swinging country in for a Monday evening’s entertainment.

Free music all day, but do tip the musicians1-3pm (All Ages!): KUNG PAO CHICKENSThe return of our favorite local Django ...
09/20/2026

Free music all day, but do tip the musicians

1-3pm (All Ages!): KUNG PAO CHICKENS

The return of our favorite local Django Reinhardt-inspired Roma/gypsy jazz enthusiasts!

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): JOSH COLE’S BLUEGRASS MATINEE
It all started in the late 90s, when Cole first heard “Mid...
09/19/2026

SATURDAY!

1-3pm (free/all ages): JOSH COLE’S BLUEGRASS MATINEE

It all started in the late 90s, when Cole first heard “Midnight Moonlight” from Old and In the Way. That moment forever bonded him to bluegrass music. Josh’s influences include Ralph Stanley, Larry Sparks, and Bill Monroe, many of whom are featured on the Josh Cole Bluegrass Show, his podcast with nearly 200 episodes of traditional bluegrass recordings. 

6-8pm(free): BODHI MOJO

A special, FREE evening show to close out the BOGEY MOJO charity event!

9pm($15): JORDAN SMART / BLAIR BORAX

Jordan Smart is a Kentucky based folk singer-songwriter known best for his raw delivery of heartfelt songs ranging from achingly personal to intensely topical and satirical protest.

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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