Blue Flags and Black Grass

@ Laurelthirst

Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 9:00 PM

NOW A MONTHLY RESIDENCY: every third Tuesday night at 9pm! FREE! https://www.blueflagsandblackgrass.com Blue Flags & Black Grass is a combination of many flavors of acoustic American Roots Music. With the instrumentation of Banjo, Res-o-phonic Guitar, Fiddle, Washboard, Kazoo and Upright Bass, Blue Flags emulates the String Bands of the 1920s and ‘30s. Their typical gig will blend Ragtime, Viper Jazz, Country Blues, Old-Time, Jug Band and Bluegrass. As well as performing classic standards and dusting off hidden gems, Blue Flags also features original songs by Flip ‘Fats’ McGuire.

Laurelthirst

LaurelThirst is the oldest and still one of the best independent music venues in Portland, a room with enough mileage on it to feel trustworthy.