Upcoming shows

The Minor Thirds have no upcoming shows planned.

If you'd like to help us set up a show, drop us a line. Thanks!

Also check out the shows that have already happened.

Steak knives, in the middle of the night

The Minor Thirds are sweet and sour sauce. They are agitated and relaxed, confident and insecure, weary and excited to see you. Their smile shines, like a knife. They are ambitious homebodies. They invite you in for tea and ask you personal questions that nearly make you cry. Should you laugh at their jokes? Was that even a joke? Nearly.

The Minor Thirds were a band from Portland, Oregon whose latest album is called Nebraska From Afar (amazon, iTunes). On it they play a jittery classical guitar, an upright bass, a snare and cymbal, and add whatever they can--accordions, trumpets, theramins, tiples, ad hoc gospel choirs. Melodies and lyrics get bandied about like water balloons in a fire. They promise it will be fun. Come in from the rain, they say, and have some tea. They promise not to make you cry. They promise.

But right now, they are holding their breath

The Minor Thirds are doing that thing that bands do, sometimes: Going back to school, having children, playing in other bands, etc., etc. Who knows what the future will hold for the band; in the meantime, you can download most of their recordings here.