Lloyd Jones dive bar gig!

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Spirit's Pub, 4037 NE Cully Blvd, Portland, OR 97213

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.)

King Louie & Renato Caranto Trio, Dinner Jazz Series!

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The Garages, 17880 SW McEwan Rd, , Lake Oswego, OR 97035

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

Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group gig w/ special guest Andy Stokes!

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Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR

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

Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group gig!

Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR

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

Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group gig!

Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR

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

Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group gig!

Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR

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

Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group gig!

Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR

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

Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group gig!

Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR

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

Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group gig!

Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR

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

Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group gig!

Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR

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

Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group gig!

Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR

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

Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group gig!

Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR

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

Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group gig!

Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR

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

Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group gig!

Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR

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

Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group gig!

Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR

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

Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group gig!

Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR

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

Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group gig!

Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR

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

Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group gig!

Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR

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

Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group gig!

Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR

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

Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group gig!

Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR

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

Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group gig!

Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR

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

Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group gig!

Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR

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

Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group gig!

Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR

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