The Light Fantastic - Live at The LaurelThirst!

Schedule

Thu Jun 04 2026 at 09:00 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

LaurelThirst Public House | Portland, OR

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Please join us for The Light Fantastic's debut at Portland's favorite longstanding independent music hall. the LaurelThirst Public House!
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.
Inspiration and influence can be seen from the likes of Jimmy Smith, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, The Crusaders, Roy Ayers, The Meters, Hot Tuna, Al Green, George Benson, Funkadelic, Stevie Wonder, The Brothers Johnson,Freddie Hubbard, Frank Zappa, and so many more!!
Featuring:
DrDan (bass)
Nathan Day (guitar)
Ross McCallum (drums)
Marlin Saner (organ/keys)
Comprised of lifelong multi-instrumentalists, its members have deep passion for music, as well as deep roots in Portland’s music legacy from the historic Day Music Company to the transformative Peak Experience Productions. Expect screaming jams and grooving beats to truly get your mojo buzzing. Specifically designed to enhance your journey, The Light Fantastic will take you higher and higher!
Come, let's Trip The Light Fantastic together!!
No Cover - FREE!
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LaurelThirst Public House, 2952 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97232-3271, United States

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