JT’s Back Porch Sessions at Leisure

Three Sundays in November, JT & the Mudbugs are taking over Leisure Public House for a little musical experiment.

JT on guitar and vocals, Frankie Hernandez on drums, Ray Mann on bass, Andy Emert on fiddle, plus a different special guest each week — as we work toward recording a new batch of songs later this year. We’ll try out some brand-new songs, shake up the arrangements of some old ones, play a few favorites, and see what happens when we put them in front of a live audience. And here’s the fun part: you get to help us decide what makes the record. We’ll be listening to what gets people moving, what gets people singing, what songs you ask for again, and what arrangements seem to have a little magic in them.

Here is our special guest lineup for the series:

Nov 8: Charles "Charlie T" Torok, guitar extraordinaire, cut his teeth on the southern California and northern Mexico circuit waltzing across the border playing tiny Tijuana dives and San Diego beach shacks. Today, his blues-influenced guitar has led him in journeys from jazz to Texan swing, Ozark mountain folk and his own surf rock blend earning his status as "Charlie T", at least, that's what JT calls him.

Nov 15: Pacific Northwest legend and Mudbugs favorite, Spudley Siegel joins us. Spudley embodies the spirit of the roving musician, playing old time fiddle music and grog approved sea shanties to high mountain bluegrass and deep river blues, Spudley is deeply connected to the roots of the Mudbugs.

Nov 22: Brings special guest, David Lipkind, a true hero in the harmonica world. His unmistakable voice has been heard across the country and his mark has been made here in the PNW, voicing important bands in the area and the occasional national act. You can hear him on JT's recent release, Ozark Original, and catch him in person Sunday, Nov 22 at Leisure Public House.Come hang out, have a drink, hear some music, and help us figure out what comes next.

Suggested cover: $10 — but don’t let the ten bucks keep you away. If you don’t have it, come on in anyway.

Three Sundays at Leisure Public House:November 8 • November 15 • November 22 5-7 PM 8002 N Lombard • St. Johns

JT’s Back Porch Sessions at Leisure

Three Sundays in November, JT & the Mudbugs are taking over Leisure Public House for a little musical experiment.

JT on guitar and vocals, Frankie Hernandez on drums, Ray Mann on bass, Andy Emert on fiddle, plus a different special guest each week — as we work toward recording a new batch of songs later this year. We’ll try out some brand-new songs, shake up the arrangements of some old ones, play a few favorites, and see what happens when we put them in front of a live audience. And here’s the fun part: you get to help us decide what makes the record. We’ll be listening to what gets people moving, what gets people singing, what songs you ask for again, and what arrangements seem to have a little magic in them.

Here is our special guest lineup for the series:

Nov 8: Charles "Charlie T" Torok, guitar extraordinaire, cut his teeth on the southern California and northern Mexico circuit waltzing across the border playing tiny Tijuana dives and San Diego beach shacks. Today, his blues-influenced guitar has led him in journeys from jazz to Texan swing, Ozark mountain folk and his own surf rock blend earning his status as "Charlie T", at least, that's what JT calls him.

Nov 15: Pacific Northwest legend and Mudbugs favorite, Spudley Siegel joins us. Spudley embodies the spirit of the roving musician, playing old time fiddle music and grog approved sea shanties to high mountain bluegrass and deep river blues, Spudley is deeply connected to the roots of the Mudbugs.

Nov 22: Brings special guest, David Lipkind, a true hero in the harmonica world. His unmistakable voice has been heard across the country and his mark has been made here in the PNW, voicing important bands in the area and the occasional national act. You can hear him on JT's recent release, Ozark Original, and catch him in person Sunday, Nov 22 at Leisure Public House.Come hang out, have a drink, hear some music, and help us figure out what comes next.

Suggested cover: $10 — but don’t let the ten bucks keep you away. If you don’t have it, come on in anyway.

Three Sundays at Leisure Public House:November 8 • November 15 • November 22 5-7 PM 8002 N Lombard • St. Johns

JT’s Back Porch Sessions at Leisure

Three Sundays in November, JT & the Mudbugs are taking over Leisure Public House for a little musical experiment.

JT on guitar and vocals, Frankie Hernandez on drums, Ray Mann on bass, Andy Emert on fiddle, plus a different special guest each week — as we work toward recording a new batch of songs later this year. We’ll try out some brand-new songs, shake up the arrangements of some old ones, play a few favorites, and see what happens when we put them in front of a live audience. And here’s the fun part: you get to help us decide what makes the record. We’ll be listening to what gets people moving, what gets people singing, what songs you ask for again, and what arrangements seem to have a little magic in them.

Here is our special guest lineup for the series:

Nov 8: Charles "Charlie T" Torok, guitar extraordinaire, cut his teeth on the southern California and northern Mexico circuit waltzing across the border playing tiny Tijuana dives and San Diego beach shacks. Today, his blues-influenced guitar has led him in journeys from jazz to Texan swing, Ozark mountain folk and his own surf rock blend earning his status as "Charlie T", at least, that's what JT calls him.

Nov 15: Pacific Northwest legend and Mudbugs favorite, Spudley Siegel joins us. Spudley embodies the spirit of the roving musician, playing old time fiddle music and grog approved sea shanties to high mountain bluegrass and deep river blues, Spudley is deeply connected to the roots of the Mudbugs.

Nov 22: Brings special guest, David Lipkind, a true hero in the harmonica world. His unmistakable voice has been heard across the country and his mark has been made here in the PNW, voicing important bands in the area and the occasional national act. You can hear him on JT's recent release, Ozark Original, and catch him in person Sunday, Nov 22 at Leisure Public House.Come hang out, have a drink, hear some music, and help us figure out what comes next.

Suggested cover: $10 — but don’t let the ten bucks keep you away. If you don’t have it, come on in anyway.

Three Sundays at Leisure Public House:November 8 • November 15 • November 22 5-7 PM 8002 N Lombard • St. Johns

Start the New Year off right with an authentic night of real music from real folk. Join JT, Spudley Siegel, and Andy Emert for a special acoustic trio performance at the Rogue Brew Pub & Eatery.

This powerhouse trio of legendary Pacific Northwest musicians brings a rich, unplugged blend of old-school country, cowboy swing, deep blues, old-time fiddling, Ozark mountain music, and original storytelling.

Between them, these seasoned players have shared stages and performed with roots music royalty, including David Grisman, Jim Kweskin, Jesse McReynolds, Pam Tillis, Tyler Childers, Willie Nelson, and Asleep at the Wheel.

Grab a pint, settle in, and kick off the year with world-class picking and true American roots music.