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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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.