Prepare for special evening of soul, funk & R&B with Ural Thomas & The Pain – and folk, indie and Americana from Laura Gibson!
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and soak in live music, surrounded by the natural beauty of Sauvie Island and the farm's wildflowers, animals, and u-pick fields. Come early to enjoy the cow train, fresh-grilled farm food and local craft beer, cider, and more!
ABOUT URAL THOMAS & THE PAIN
It’s one thing to make a 60’s throwback record. It’s another thing to have been there in real-time singing backup alongside legends Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, and James Brown, to name a few. In the case of 85-year-old Ural Thomas, it’s never too late to find The Right Time.
Walking through the residential heart of Portland’s Mississippi district you’ll find a charming wooden house under the overcast Oregon sky. This local landmark is the home of soul legend Ural Thomas, built by hand with found materials decades ago. The basement is overflowing with musical equipment. When you walk down into the room you may see Portland’s Soul Brother Number One at the table chuckling, telling stories and jokes, and espousing his personal humanist philosophy obtained from 85 years of unfathomable experiences. He’s often joined by either his generations of biological posterity or the adopted family that is his band, The Pain. You may also find this infinitely magnetic personality ripping through a cover song at full volume or working out a new original with his loved ones.
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ABOUT LAURA GIBSON
Portland-based Laura Gibson is a singer-songwriter known for her hauntingly beautiful melodies and poetic lyrics. Her music is a blend of folk, indie, and Americana, with a touch of experimentalism that sets her apart from other artists in the genre. Gibson's career began in the mid-2000s, and she has since released several critically acclaimed albums, including "Empire Builder" and "Goners". Her music has been featured in numerous films and TV shows, and she has toured extensively throughout the US and Europe.
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ABOUT TOPAZ FARM
Topaz Farm is a regenerative 130-acre family farm for every family, featuring farm-to plate dinners, u-pick berries, flowers & pumpkins, a farm stand and fall harvest activities.
Craft beer, cider, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available at the show and a variety of farm grilled and grab and go food choices including vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options.
For information about Americana Harvest Fest nights including parking, food, drinks and more, click here.
The full list of other 2025 shows, dinners, workshops and other events at the farm can be seen here.
