Lewi Longmire is an inductee of the Oregon Music Hall of Fame and longtime friend and favorite of The Gov Cup. His roster of musical brilliance includes the likes of Kassi Valazza, TK & The Holy-Know Nothings, and John Craigie. Lewi Longmire and The Left Coast Roasters owes much to the American tradition of good songs played with high energy, deep roots, and an unpretentious sense of fun. Their sound finds the connection between the basement feel of The Band, the raspy blue-eyed soul of Joe Cocker, the desert space of Giant Sand, the "without a net" deep space improvisations of the San Francisco ballrooms, the punk abandon of The Stooges and the quiet contemplation of Neil Young playing solo.
Joining Lewi is a lineup of Portland greats - Ned Folkerth on drums and vocals (Kassi Valazza), Bill Rudolph on bass and vocals (Crackpots and Little Sue), Dan Eccles on guitar (Fernando)
