Nathan Earle + The Prairie Benders + Leo Moon Trio
Ages 21 and up
Saturday, January 10, 2026
8pm
$13.50
Nathan Earle:
There’s a shadow of the rambling man archetype in the set of Nathan Earle’s shoulders when he picks up his guitar. Clear-eyed words sung in his rye-soaked voice paint the moving picture of a travel-weary storyteller, but a closer listen reveals the hard-won hopeful heart of a father, the subtle-skilled fingers of a lifelong musician, and a bone-deep respect for the place and the privilege of home. With the truth in one hand and a tale in the other, Nathan walks the tightrope of self-deprecating wit and forthright witness with the sort of dexterity that lets listeners let down their guards, enjoy the show, and carry something true away with them.
The Prairie Benders:
The Prairie Benders is the vision of Portland, Oregon, musician Jason Ferris. After three decades of writing and performing music, he has returned to his songwriting roots with an acoustic guitar in hand. Drawing inspiration from the soundtrack of his latchkey childhood on a Michigan farm, The Prairie Benders is a nod to Ferris’s earliest musical influences. As a Gen X kid from a turbulent home- born among the last generation to remember what life was like before the internet, Jason weaves a unique perspective into the project. Rooted in lived experiences spanning the pre-internet and post-pandemic ages, Jason’s songs navigate the terrain of life’s accumulated trauma with a vulnerability and beauty that somehow leave you feeling better about it all. The Prairie Benders current lineup include: Chris Calvert-drums and vocals, Meghan Coil-fiddle and vocals, Jason Ferris- guitar and vocals, Steve Rawley- Upright Bass.
Leo Moon Trio:
Leo Moon is the solo incarnation of actor, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Brian Adrian Koch. California born and Oregon raised, Brian has been active in the Portland theater, film & music scene since arriving in 2000. He was recently awarded best actor at the Toronto Independent Film Festival. As well as Best Actor at the 2018 Portland Comedy Film Festival.
He is a current and founding member of indie rock band Blitzen Trapper (2000 – present), and formerly of psychedelic folk duo Dead Lee (2017-2023). Appearing now as the head of a cinematic psych folk trio, his minimal and haunting tunes are stripped down paeans to the glorious and filmic moments of life; harmonica spattered psalms to the mysterious, whirling beauty of it all. He is joined by Kate O’ Brien on violin and vocals and Fred Stephenson on lap steel & guitar. The addition of Kate & Fred open the emotional landscape of Leo’s cinematic musical scenery like a key to a lock.
Leo has most recently opened for English troubadour Wesley Stace as well as Wild Horses, Loch Lomond & Small Paul. He’s also appeared at Shady Pines Festival in Sandy OR, Washougal Songcraft Festival and Portland Folk Festival. He is preparing to release a full length solo album, The Fool in early 2026 on Time Release Records and is currently recording his follow up.
**Atlantis Lounge is All Ages until 9:00 PM, at that time any minors will be asked to leave the space. Thanks for your understanding!