Win Tickets ($42): McMenamins Presents Essie & The Hum, Johnny Franco & His Real Brother Dom, + Cafe Humm @ Crystal Ballroom | Indie-Folk, Rock

We are giving away a pair of tickets to McMenamins Presents Essie & The Hum, Johnny Franco & His Real Brother Dom, + Cafe Humm on July 31. To win, comment below on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed July 27.

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From our sponsors:

McMenamins Presents Essie & The Hum, Johnny Franco & His Real Brother Dom, + Cafe Humm
July 31, 2026
Doors: 6PM, Show: 7PM | 21.25 | All ages
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Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside St, Portland, OR

Born out of the rhythms and hush of the Pacific Northwest, meet Essie and The Hum. At the center of the 4-piece band, Essie’s lyrical voice and chant-filled melodies bring her listeners into an ethereal, analog and electric realm. Drawing influence from the intimacy of Julia Jacklin, the atmospheric grooves of Men I Trust, the raw storytelling of Big Thief, and the timeless edge of Dire Straits, Essie and her crew blend casual laid back rock with indie folk flavor.

All original songs are written by Essie, whose guitar and vocals are lifted by the smooth rhythm section of Jaxx Ward (bass) and Steven Douglas (drums), with textured playing from guitarist/vocalist Paul Danowski. Expect a range of sound, from slow-burn ballads to indie-rock-bordering-funk/punk.

14 Comments

Sequoia Looney on June 9, 2026 at 9:04 pm

Sounds like good vibes and a good time

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Richard Potts on June 11, 2026 at 2:37 pm

great line up, love Johnny and Dom

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Marianne on June 16, 2026 at 12:55 pm

I’d love this! Love all these musicians and the Crystal!

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Michael on June 16, 2026 at 12:56 pm

I love good music!

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Zoye Ruehl on June 17, 2026 at 1:11 pm

Oooh this seems like such a cool show, would love to check it out 🙂

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C.R. on June 18, 2026 at 6:18 pm

Sounds like a good time.

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Kyle on June 21, 2026 at 8:31 pm

Absolutely, sign me up.

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Laura on June 23, 2026 at 11:45 am

I recently moved to the city and would love to see a show at the Crystal Ballroom

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Kathryn Hutchinson on June 25, 2026 at 10:53 am

OooOoo!!! Johnny Franco & His Real Brother Dom!!! That’ll be a fun show!

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Sarah on June 30, 2026 at 1:05 pm

I would go if I had tickets !! And take a friend too.

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Tina on July 1, 2026 at 9:56 am

For a good time!

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Kate E on July 14, 2026 at 10:29 pm

Wherever Johnny goes, you know it’ll be a fun time!

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Chris on July 20, 2026 at 4:42 pm

Sign me up. Would love to go.

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Andrea on July 21, 2026 at 11:43 am

I’d go see this.

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