Local Live Music Every Friday
Laura May
Laura May is an independent singer-songwriter reining from the Pacific Northwest. Since her start, Laura has held residencies in various cities as well as toured nationally as a headlining musician. She regularly performs critically acclaimed original music at festivals and listening rooms.
Her sound is described as indie folk roots grown in southern rock. Honest story telling resonates with fans through intimate engaging performances.
Currently Laura is playing solo, and fronting her band, Don’t Be Frightened.
Singer / Songwriter / Multi-instrumentalist
Based out of Portland, OR
JERMAINE
Hailing from gospel choirs in the Midwest, Jermaine Malone co-founded The Kinky Brothers when he landed in Oregon in 2008. As a professional singer and full-time entertainer for the majority of his life, Jermaine’s charismatic energy and passion for music are reflected in all of his solo and group efforts.
Mayra Sandoval
With a sounds that blends soulful acoustic rock and powerful vocals, Mayra Sandoval crafts deeply personal songs. Drawing inspiration from the vast natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, her intimate performances are a compelling blend of strength and vulnerability.
Mayra is a fresh voice and captivating storyteller.
Carson Ponce
Carson Ponce is a Portland Oregon based singer-songwriter celebrated for his emotive storytelling and a sound that blends the essence of folk-rock yesteryear with contemporary landscapes.
Dune Laila
Dune Laila is a Franco-American singer-songwriter blending folk, soul, and acoustic blues into a sound that feels both timeless and intimate.
With her one-of-a-kind tones, rhythmic melodies and percussive guitar strumming, she brings songs that tickle the soft spots of the soul. Dune sings and composes all her own music in French, Spanish and English.
Originally based in the Pacific Northwest, Dune now lives in Marseille, France, where she’s currently recording her next album of original music. Dune’s music flows with the wind — honest, raw, and always from the soul
Wil Kinky
Born and raised outside Portland on a blueberry farm near Cornelius, OR, hard work has always been a part of his life and WIl Kinky brings that same work ethic to the stage, he has dedicated more than half of his life to playing music, with a love and a passion for it you can feel and see. With his unique mix of Blues, Soul and Rock 'N Roll, along with honed looping prowess, and a swaggy Rockabilly style, Wil Kinky will definitely bring the fun vibes to any party
When he is not playing solo shows, WIl Kinky is jamming with his trio (The Kinky Trio) or rocking with Jermaine and Chris Friesen in their full band called "The Kinky Brothers" playing weddings, corporate and private events
CIARA ELISE
We’ve got a special one for you! Ciara Elise is bringing her soulful singer-songwriter sound to NW Growlers, fresh from building a huge following in New Orleans. 🎤🌙
She’ll be performing tracks from her latest album, Splinters and Other Keepsakes, along with more of her original music.