Tuesday at The Goodfoot

I don't know about you but I have always loved Tuesday evenings.
Sure, it's at the beginning of the week and yeah, it's the day that is nestled between Monday and Wednesday. The thing is... I've always managed to find a terrific deal at bars & restaurants on Tuesdays.

It's not confined to just restaurants and bars... Rock radio stations have a 'Two For Tuesday', I've seen 'Terrific Tuesday' at small shops and 'Thrifty Tuesday' at various establishments (from thrift stores to grocery stores). Lest we not forget the 'Tightwad Tuesday' which isn't really meant to insult you, oh consumer with smart money sense, but exists to offer up an enticing selection of great deals so that you'll come out of your house and show Tuesday who's boss.

For some time now, The Goodfoot has hosted The Scott Pemberton Trio every Tuesday. Slow going at first (as with anything new), this evening has exploded into something special. Every Tuesday seems to be growing each week. Scott Pemberton is one of the finest musicians in Portland (and beyond). SP3 starts out as a trio but tends to grow as the evening progresses. It's not uncommon to see some amazing musicians joining in on the hammond organ, percussion, horns, guitar, bass, drums - you name it!

Here's a little taste of the music:

In recent months, we've brought trivia back to the lounge upstairs. Hosts Zander Speaks and Andrew Fuller have created Trivia A Go-Go. Every Tuesday at 7:30pm you can join them for thirty-one trivia questions based on the theme that has been selected that week.

There are a few more delights that make Tuesdays easier on you. Let's start with the two events I just highlighted. Both of these are free of charge (you'll likely think we're nuts for not charging to see the Scott Pemberton Trio).

We decided to open up the food service to downstairs on Monday & Tuesday nights (in addition to our existing food service upstairs which is 7 days a week). The feedback has been positive because, according to so many of the folks who come to see SP3, they won't have to miss a thing now that the food will come to them.

We have great food & drink specials from 5:00 - 9:00pm.

• $2.00 Pabst Blue Ribbon
• $3.50 Pints - Organic Draft Beers
• $3.00 Burnett's Gin Drinks
• $5.00 Select food items

We have a rum special tonight too (Castillo Rum is just $3)

And of course there's our pool tables, all 4 of which have recently been re-felted. We've got them open for free play all week now (through the end of the month, perhaps we'll keep going).

So whether you are a tightwad, or you are just looking to get more bang for your buck... This is certainly an evening you ought to check out at The Goodfoot.

Cheers!

Scott Law Reunion Band - Hold on tight!

The Goodfoot has a habit of being a place that musicians fall in love with. This love affair happens to musicians at every level.

It's why The Goodfoot is almost too good to share with too many people. We've maintained this feeling that you've been invited to a good friend's once in a lifetime basement show complete with dancing, amazing people, and fantastic drinks. It's what allows us to have some very special shows with some really amazing musicians.

One of these special moments happens tonight!

The Scott Law Reunion Band will play a special show that is bound to make your heart flutter, knees weak, and fill those ears of yours with sounds so sweet they'll vibrate straight to the marrow.

The band consists of:

• Scott Law
• Damian Erskine
• Asher Fulero
• Russ Kleiner

These musicians are world class, uniquely talented, and fantastic entertainers. I always enjoy interacting with them and the friendship that we've developed in the few years I've been at the bar.  

If you haven't seen Scott Law then you have got to get on down to the Goodfoot tonight.

On a side note: Scott was selected to participate in a pre-show sit-in with Phil Lesh &Friends at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado where he played (the late) Jerry Garcia's custom "Wolf" guitar.

Guitarist, writer and singer - Scott Law embodies the ideal of the Steel-String Guitar Master. A brilliant and versatile instrumentalist, Scott's alternately chiming and grinding melodic concept bears favorable comparison with everyone from the early Telecaster masters to Doc Watson, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jerry Garcia while creating a style that bears his unique stamp yet freely ranges over the entire history of American guitar. Recognized for his ability to fit into and uplift any musical situation, Scott's energizing stage presence, articulate phrasing and exquisite tone enthusiastically serve the music.

Scott performs with Darol Anger's REPUBLIC OF STRINGS, his own solo and group endeavors and as a special featured guest at concerts and festivals. Law is known for his collaborations with many peers and contemporaries and has appeared with Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead), Darol Anger, The Travelin' McCourys, David Grisman, Danny Barnes, String Cheese Incident, Railroad Earth, Melvin Seals and Tony Furtado among many others.

Take a peek for yourself on Scott's You Tube Page.

I would expect that we'll have a pretty heavy turnout for this show. We open the doors at around 9:00pm and the cover charge this evening is $9. There are no advance ticket sales so you'll want to come down early before the show sells out.

Cheers!

First Friday - DJ Magneto

One of the things the Goodfoot is well known for is our Friday dance nights.

When I talk to people outside of the bar about The Goodfoot they often know it as one of three places:

1. "The place that has that funk & soul dance night on Fridays".
2. "The pool hall/art gallery with cool art on the walls"
3. "The place that has great live music"

All of these things are true (among a plethora of other great things The Goodfoot is known for).

It's first Friday today and this is the one Friday that we switch it up a bit with DJ Magneto & Friends.

The First Friday Super Jam (like Soul Stew) has been going for 10 years. Our Friday nights are the longest running dance night in town.

In the almost 3 years that I have worked these nights, I have seen thousands and thousands of faces.

The crowd is so eclectic that it makes Friday night both FUN and unique (for me & the folks who come in to have fun).

I often am asked this question "Why is Friday night so special at The Goodfoot?"

There isn't just one answer really. The thing that I most often end up divulging is that this night is not for everyone. If you hate getting hot & sweaty, if you don't want to shake your ass, let your hair down, you hate getting hit on, if you are self conscious about getting out on the dance floor, leaving your ego behind and just dancing the night away because it is FUN then this isn't the place for you. I never hesitate to tell folks that either. As a door man I feel that it is my responsibility to set the tone for people. If we have a brief conversation and you ask me for my advice, I will give it to you. Sometimes that advice may be to go to a different venue that night.

I would rather be remembered as the door guy who gave you a great tip on where to go have fun & potentially see you again on a different night than to be known as that door guy who was a dick that just wanted to charge you money and not give it back because it wasn't your 'cup of tea'.

It's about dancing. It's about fun. Come and see if this is your kind of thing, or at least come in and say "Hi" to Rob (me) at the door downstairs.

Sonic Forum - The Goodfoot Open Mic Night

I had the pleasure of working the door during the Sonic Forum nights for about a year.
In the past couple of years Chris was there before me, and now we have Todd at the helm each Monday night.

Having been a musician, performing in front of audiences that ranged from 15 people to 1000 or more beginning at the ripe young age of 17, I know just how difficult it is to get out there and perform in front of people. It is with this experience that I can look at each performance/performer with an open mind, while being empathetic to both newbies and the pros alike.

Sonic Forum provides a supportive, ego-free, and festive environment each and every week. Because of this, Sonic Forum is the springboard for many eclectic musicians, comedians, entertainers and more.

I've seen it all; the good, the bad, the ugly, the sexy, the sultry, the gritty, the mind-boggling, the tone deaf and the shining stars... It is truly a night filled with potential and never disappoints.

It's nice to stumble across folks who take the time to talk about Sonic Forum. One such musician is from Long Beach, CA. and her name is Alyssandra Nighswonger. She recently came to Portland to create music with friends and found herself at our open mic night. Read about her adventure and hear Alyssandra here.

Take a peek at You Tube for Sonic Forum videos and you'll see how eclectic this night is...

Catch Sonic Forum every Monday night at The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge.
As with all Goodfoot events/shows/etc. we're a 21 years of age and older venue. You need to have a valid form of ID with you in order to get in. Sonic Forum costs just $1 for admission and the list (for those performing) is handled on a first come, first served basis. Bands that have 3 or more members can sign up in advance to secure a time slot for the night (see the Sonic Forum page for more info).

Every Monday a winner is selected (votes are submitted via ballot during the evening) and the winner gets $50 in Goodfoot Gift Certificates (good for food, drink & admission to shows).