Renato and I are looking forward to our final Vino Veritas gig of the year! This hip Montavilla neighborhood wine bar features excellent wine, tasty hors d'oeuvres, great service, ez parking, and no cover charge. What's not to like? Hope to see you there...
OK, truth in advertising: SpiritS Pub (that's no typo) is a dive. But Lloyd's music is great--he's Portland's Delbert McClinton--and this is kind of a FUN dive! The band sets up right on the floor next to the door--which opens onto lovely Cully Blvd. To our right is a pool table, and the bar is about 40 feet straight ahead. The food is strictly of the hot dogs, burgers & "fried miscellaneous" variety, and is, well, functional. Likewise, you definitely won't find any fancy wines on the menu. But the whole dive-iness of the joint creates a fun, loose atmosphere for playing, with the result that some great musical moments always happen. Venture down and you'll see what I mean. No need to dress up and no cover charge! (The gig is weekly; I'll also be there with Lloyd on 1/13.)
Sax master Renato Caranto and I are excited to be launching a Sunday evening jazz dinner series at Lake Oswego’s big, beautiful music venue: “At the Garages.” We’re starting out with once-monthly engagements. If the gig proves popular (and I suspect it will), we’ll go bi-monthly in 2024!
Hours: 5-8 pm. Advance tickets will cost $10, with a $12.50 charge at the door for walk-ups. The group will be a trio, with Renato and I being joined each time by one of our favorite drummers (Jason Palmer on December 10). These gigs should be great fun! To learn more about the venue, check out their website: www.atthegarages.net.
$10 advance; $12.50 at the door
For this special holiday season engagement, the regular group will be augmented by Mel's uber-talented son Christopher! Chris will play alto sax, plus some drums!
$20 GA; $30 reserved
For this special holiday engagement, the Mel Brown B-3 Group will be joined by legendary NW vocalist Andy Stokes! Andy is widely considered the top soul singer around, and for good reason; he's flat amazing! He also has a large Portland-area following, so I recommend purchasing your tickets well in advance for this very special show.
$20 GA; $30 reserved table seating
Previous events
Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.
$7 advance; $10 at the door
Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.
$7 advance; $10 at the door
Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.
$7 advance; $10 at the door
Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.
$7 advance; $10 at the door
Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.
$7 advance; $10 at the door
Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.
$7 advance; $10 at the door
Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.
$7 advance; $10 at the door
Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.
$7 advance; $10 at the door
Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.
$7 advance; $10 at the door
Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.
$7 advance; $10 at the door
Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.
$7 advance; $10 at the door
Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.
$7 advance; $10 at the door
Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.
$7 advance; $10 at the door
Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.
$7 advance; $10 at the door
Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.
$7 advance; $10 at the door
Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.
$7 advance; $10 at the door
Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.
$7 advance; $10 at the door
Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.
$7 advance; $10 at the door
Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.
$7 advance; $10 at the door
Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.
$7 advance; $10 at the door