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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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!!

Tuesday fun!6-8pm (free): DADWEED (BLUEGRASS)Ripping, newer local bluegrass combo, now playing the first Tuesdays of eve...
06/02/2026

Tuesday fun!

6-8pm (free): DADWEED (BLUEGRASS)

Ripping, newer local bluegrass combo, now playing the first Tuesdays of every other month for our stringband happy hour! FREE SHOW, but do tip the band, though!

9PM(free): THE LITCH BROTHERS

Touring as a four piece consisting of Tashi and Kaj, with Evan Snoey and Ben Lewis, on a combination of mandolin, guitar, fiddle, bass and vocals, The Litch Brothers delivers an exciting show of original music with traditional material, and folk inspired covers.

LAST MINUTE MONDAY SWITCH-EM-UPS:Waysiders had to cancel last minute, so Dave Reisch, Lewi Longmire, Chris Palmer, Brigg...
06/02/2026

LAST MINUTE MONDAY SWITCH-EM-UPS:

Waysiders had to cancel last minute, so Dave Reisch, Lewi Longmire, Chris Palmer, Briggs Yahn and others will move the molecules 6-8pm and FOR FREE!

RIGHT NOW! RIGHT YOW! GET DOWN! DOWN HERE!

Monday Funday6-8pm(free): THE WAYSIDERSOriginal country music from Portland, Oregon, featuring the songwriting of Gabrie...
06/01/2026

Monday Funday

6-8pm(free): THE WAYSIDERS

Original country music from Portland, Oregon, featuring the songwriting of Gabrielle Macrae. Sisters Joanna and Gabrielle Macrae front the band with close vocal harmonies of the kind that only happen between siblings while the band bring a distinctively vintage sound to the new and old music they play. Drawing on the traditions of Swing, Rock and Roll, Old Time and Rhythm and Blues, the Waysiders deliver a new brand of classic country all their own.

Free music all day, but do tip the musicians1-3pm (All Ages!): SLEEPY LAGOONPete Krebs, Doug Sammons (Midnight Serenader...
05/31/2026

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 JAY RINGER!

Sign up at 8pm, music starts at 9pm

     

SATURDAY!1-3pm(free/all ages): MOONCATSMoonCats have been keeping the fun alive in the midwest music scene since 2018, d...
05/30/2026

SATURDAY!

1-3pm(free/all ages): MOONCATS

MoonCats have been keeping the fun alive in the midwest music scene since 2018, delivering family-friendly performances that mix tradition with fresh energy. The trio—Slinger, Danny, and Sky—are known for their singalong originals, occasional covers, and a lively blend of instruments that includes banjo, washboard, upright bass, mandolin, guitar, and harmonica.

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): NICK GAMER//PRAIRIE BENDERS

Portland, Oregon-based songwriter, Nick Gamer, is known for dark, cinematic, Americana ballads which draw inspiration from the varied geography of the Pacific Northwest. The influence of Lucinda Williams and The Byrds’ Sweetheart of the Rodeo, manifests in poetic lyrics that offer emotional complexity as varied as the region’s rugged beauty and as potent as nostalgia that forces a head-on reckoning with the past.

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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