Thursday Night Coffeehouse Showcase - PSA Curated
Schedule
Thu, 11 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
2007 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97202 | Portland, OR
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Thursday Night Coffeehouse is a celebration of up to four local and touring artists coming together in an intimate, coffeehouse setting at the venerable Artichoke Community Music. It is a wonderful opportunity to hear artists of all levels in a listening room setting. It is also important to note that each artist is donating their performance to contribute to Artichoke's mission. Because of this we encourage our audiences to tip the performers if they are able. Beer, wine, soft drinks, and light snacks are available for purchase at the bar. Doors - 6:30pm
Show - 7:00pm
Tickets- $10
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THE LINEUP:
Curated by Portland Songwriters Association
JO ALEXIS--
Jo Alexis weaves folk, jazz, and pop into unforgettable songs
(For fans of Norah Jones, Joni Mitchell, or Phoebe Bridgers)
Jo Alexis is a songwriter’s songwriter—crafting vivid, emotionally resonant melodies and unforgettable songs that span folk, jazz, pop, and electronic soundscapes. With over 150 original works to her name, she writes with both heart and precision, drawing comparisons to Sinead O’Connor, Joni Mitchell, and Sarah McLachlan. Jo’s projects reflect her range: the jazz-folk trio Happy For No Reason blends poetic storytelling with rich harmonies, while her cosmic synth-pop project GALEXI explores otherworldly themes and shimmering pop hooks.
A devoted collaborator, Jo co-wrote and recorded a beloved children’s album with longtime friend and mentor Arlie Conner, continuing to lend her voice to his projects. She has also worked with Brad Rabuchin (Ray Charles) and Jef Lee (Roberta Flack), and shared the stage with Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul, and Mary. Whether performing solo or with her bands, Jo’s songs invite listeners into worlds both intimate and expansive—proof of her belief that the right melody and emotional note can transform the heart.
https://www.joalexis.com
https://www.instagram.com/p/DM27pd7R_cI/
GARY FURLOW--
When you're born and raised in a musical melting pot that is New Orleans, you get a wide variety of sounds flowing through your head. Jazz, Soul, Country, R & B, Blues, Rock & Roll, Dixieland. Gary now makes the Great Pacific Northwest his home. That makes for a unique mix of mountains, gators, rain, bayous and the people he's met along the way. The soul of the deep South still find its way into his songs as does the spirit of the Northwest.
https://www.garyfurlow.com/
TOM LUBA--
Tom is writing and performing original songs in the Americana folk singer-songwriter tradition.
Tom has been playing guitar and singing since his teenage years. He first explored songwriting in his 20s, drawing inspiration from the folk and finger-style guitar artists of the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. In recent years, his passion for songwriting has been reignited. Now, with renewed energy and purpose, Tom is once again crafting and sharing songs in the Americana folk singer-songwriter tradition that reflect his love for storytelling through music.
https://www.tomluba.com/
PHIL QUARTERMAN--
Piano and bass duo playing original songs in folk-rock style
(For fans of Bruce Cockburn, Richard Thompson)
Phil Quarterman brings a diverse mixture of influences to his singing and songwriting: years of garage band rock, folk clubs, choral singing, and piano studies with a jazz master. He works both within the established musical traditions and in unconventional tonal spaces. Artichoke has been his favorite venue for several years, for its intimate atmosphere and appreciative audiences.
https://philqmusic.net
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Where is it happening?
2007 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97202Event Location & Nearby Stays:
