Two-Step Tuesday with Shorty & the Mustangs and Dance Lessons 2026

Head to Showdown Saloon for a night of western swing, honky tonk, and roots country with Shorty and the Mustangs. The evening kicks off with dance lessons, so even newcomers can learn a few steps before the band takes the stage. Lara Carlisle's heartfelt vocals, backed by Ken Woodside and Phil Hornik's steady rhythm, Mike Moore's guitar, and Mitch 'Big Tex' Gilbert's steel guitar, create a sound that gets folks dancing. Marilee Hord adds fiddle and duets with Lara, rounding out the authentic honky-tonk experience.

This 21+ event is a great way to experience Portland's live music scene in an intimate setting. The saloon's atmosphere and the band's mix of torch songs and rockers provide an engaging evening of dancing and good tunes.