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Mikey Whalen is an indie songwriter who draws inspiration from the songwriting heavy hitters of decades past. His songs tell stories of lovable misfits and existential woes, sometimes melancholic, sometimes humorous, and often both. He writes and records his songs in his Portland home, which he has affectionately dubbed ‘Pinball Castle’. He is joined by the multi-talented Maeve Stier who is coming off a recent stint on Broadway.

February's hip-hop showcase will celebrate the first ever all Spanish language edition of THE THESIS that we've dubbed EL THESIS. Brought together by an incredible artist, KARMA RIVERA, who first rocked the stage in 2015. FEB 2025 lineup includes all Spanish language artists representing both Portland & Seattle with JULIMAR, RIIO, OC NOTE, & DOBLE D on the bill. We've also teamed up with Latina DJ, PERREO PRINCESS to bring the right vibes for the whole night. As always, we'll also be joined by our resident DJ, VERBZ, to rock each set with our artists.

Twistur is a three piece band from Portland, OR. Since the band's formation in 2021, they have mixed influences from post-hardcore and emo to shape their current sound. Their debut album, Blend Into New, was released in March 2024 and are currently working on their next project. They are joined by Spiderling, Herr God and House of Warmth presented by Pleasure Tapes.

Wood Butcher is an indie rock band from Portland, Oregon. Wood Butcher’s style leans towards rocky-folk/psych-rock with earthy lyrics that transport you to a deep forest campfire dancing with the creatures of the night. Influenced by bands like All Them Witches, Shakey Graves, and the Decemberists with a story telling, dark-folk, witchy vibe that inspires everyone to move. Join us in celebrating their new EP along with Shady Pines fundraising kick-off! They are joined by Leo Moon and Nathan Trueb.

Portland based group Agave Fire Pit merges 80s inspired sounds with modern indie. The 4 piece band brings dream pop soundscapes developed with sugary-sweet melodies and fuzzy psychedelic guitar riffs. Led by songwriter Austin Christ, this group of friends creates a sonic mash of sound. They are joined by Lackadaisy and Junior Bloomer.

Growing up in México and Germany, Papi Fimbres and Shana Lindbeck's destiny led them to meet in Portland, OR. Wanting to honor their heritages in a new and collaborative way, they set out to form DRECKIG, which means dirty in German. Both deeply influenced by Cumbia's melodious rhythms and German electronic compositions, they have created their own unique sound within that realm. They are joined by Perimeters and Cosmos Dark.

Led by Laurel Canyon-based singer-songwriter Jeff Martin, IDAHO are the unsung cult heroes of 90s slowcore. Often grouped amongst post-grunge indie rock pioneers like Low, Songs: Ohia, and Codeine, IDAHO is distinguished by the desert atmospherics of frontman Jeff Martin’s four-string guitar. 2024’s, Lapse, is the first new album after a thirteen year hiatus. They are joined by Rivulets and Pileup. 

Soulful. Emphatic. Dynamic. Melodically accessible. That’s the best way to describe David Pollack, the Portland, OR-based Singer/Songwriter who believes in the power of a good song. Pollack blends the likes of Benjamin Gibbard, Paul Simon and James Taylor. With a mix of ear candy, conscious lyrics and powerful vocals, Pollack moves you and keeps you coming back for more with his brand new EP. He is joined by New Body Electric and Josefina del Norte.