If there is one thing the Toads know how to do, it’s party. Up in Portland at the Lizard Lounge, the Toads and many other fellow good-timers, came to hone their party talents at the launch of Brett Dennen’s Good for the Earth Project. Teamed up with Horny Toad, Brett Dennen’s art and words are featured on organic cotton hoodies and t’s to be sold at his shows and online. It’s a way to move the environmental meter in the right direction while looking darn good and having fun!

At Lizard Lounge, the concept of community is key to its original inspiration – a space where art, shopping, lounging, talking, drinking (coffee and beer) and music all come together in a seamless, non-fragmented way – a third space. What a concept, eh? Brett Dennen and Chris Pierce put on a fantastic show that didn’t bring the house down, but brought it up instead, raising the roof to show that community spaces such as the Lizard Lounge can and do work to bring folks together. Several Toads that attended said that the energy was amazing, a real connection to the community in Portland that was tangible in the air as the music and laughter floated around the room.

Moral of the story, mixed concept spaces work to join folks of all ages and backgrounds together. A cherry on top of the sundae of community goodness was the fact that about 30 jackets were collected to donate to Transition Projects, the largest provider of shelter and services to Portland’s homeless adult population.

Rave Reviews …

“We would both like to thank you for including us in what was an incredibly fun party. The drinks, food, entertainment, company, and – of course - the venue were all awesome. I think the fact that we were two of the last four people to leave is indication of what a great time we had ... as always, thanks for making us feel at home in your space!” - T & J

“Thank you so much hosting the event. We enjoyed Chris and Brett very much and were glad to meet some new people in the neighborhood and from other parts of town. Thanks also for extending the sale as it was a bit difficult to navigate through the crowd with our hands full of good food and drinks!” - Y & M

“Nice to see Brett in a small setting like that – the crowd definitely enjoyed the show. Thanks!” - D

“Great party! you guys know how to get it done.” - JP

“Thanks for a great party last night. I had a blast!” - E