video from Crystal Ballroom "Stumptown Speakeasy" 2013

Hot Club of Hawthorne at Crystal Ballroom "Stumptown Speakeasy" 2013.

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Crystal Ballroom show 11/24!

We are thrilled to be participating in the Stumptown Speakeasy, a fine showcase of 7 bands! This 1920s/30s style event features bands, dancers, vendors, cocktail specials and more, all harkening back to one of the richest eras in our history. The Hot Club kicks it off at 4pm! Bands include:

• Inspirational Beets (CD release) 
• Closely Watched Trains 
• Alder Street 
• Three For Silver 
• Swingtown Vipers 
• Hot Club of Hawthorne 
• Rose City Banjoliers (performing in the lobby) 

and dancers Portland Rhythm Shakers

3pm doors, 4 pm show -- all ages welcome -- $10

Please RSVP on the Inspirational Beets' event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/599457016767136/

video from Alberta Beer Porch

Hot Club of Hawthorne playing "It Don't Mean a Thing" with Jeffree White, Andrew Alikhanov, Ben Blechman, James Delaney, & Tim Morgan at 23rd & Alberta Food Cart Lot. Thanks to Captured By Porches for having us. There was a superhero-themed event there concurrently -- hence the top hat!

great review of Press Club show

This fantastic testimonial came into our inbox the day after our July Press Club show:

"We would like to thank you and your combo for a totally delightful evening at the Press Club last night.  We were just bubbling with tuneful energy the rest of the evening, and still today feel the pulse.

"One aspect of the music you created that particularly attracts us is this - that while you performed for the audience (and for each other, with warmth and pleasant melodic banter) you also conversed with the audience musically.   You typically gave us the tune and the chords at the beginning, and along the way while you created your own flights of innovation within the context of the song's framework, you and your combo from time to time reminded us where you were (and thus where we were, if we were getting a bit lost).  This is more than just good manners, it's communication, it's conversation, it's connection.  To us, and I'm willing to guess that this is true also for many others who so thoroughly enjoyed the evening you created, this two-way stance, two-way engagement brings the music more personally to us.  We feel part of the process (to the obvious point of dancing this time).

"So, to you, your violinist, bassist, and rhythm guitarist, thank you so much.  Bravo for the quality of your performance and the conversation, the connection that made last night memorable."

Sizeable Repertoire

The Hot Club of Hawthorne has enough tunes in our repertoire to play about FOUR shows without any repeats!

So we're going to mix it up month-to-month at our Press Club shows!

2nd Thursdays at the Press Club

We are pleased to announce that we will play every 2nd Thursday at the Press Club! 

We had a fantastic time on Valentine's Day, and thanks to the appreciative audience in attendance, we made a favorable impression.

So, mark your calendars!  Showtime is 8pm, and there is no cover (but tipping is encouraged!).  All ages are permitted.

Have a look at the Press Club's website for the menu and schedule.

2nd annual Valentine's Day love song show

We'll play a special show full of love songs and passionate instrumentals for the occasion, featuring special guest vocalist Natalia Burgess! Also in the lineup will be Flauren on violin and Jim Delaney on bass. The same lineup as our Valentine's Day show last year. :)