Calamity Jane

Reunion 2026 June 27 at Crystal Ballroom in PDX!
Known for their "driving rock riffage”, Calamity Jane is one of the
most influential cornerstones of early 90’s PNW punk. The
seminal band was formed in 1988 in Olympia, WA and relocated
to Portland, OR in 1989. They toured relentlessly and are featured
on indie labels K, Kill Rock Stars, Regal Select, Sympathy for the
Record and more. Their album Martha Jane Cannary (1991 SMR
UK) was applauded by press. They have been named as an
inspiration by countless musicians and have been hailed as "riot
grrrl pioneers”, "best proponents of Grunge" and one of Grunge
music's "sublime all-female outfits”. Their infamous final 1992
appearance with Nirvana in Buenos Aires became an urban
grunge legend in which Kurt Cobain punished the audience for
their cruel and sexist treatment of his hand-picked opening act.
Reuniting core members Gilly Ann Hanner and Lisa Koenig for
the first time in 35 years, the trio returns with PDX punk stalwart
Mandy Morgan (Nasalrod, Berzerk) on bass.
"driving rock riffage”(Maximum Rock n Roll).
"riot grrrl pioneers”(City Arts Magazine) and lamented their demise.
one of Grunge music's "sublime all-female outfits”.(2022 Will Russell, Hot
Press)
"best proponents of Grunge”(Journal of Popular Culture, 2011) Will Russel

CALAMITY JANE:1989-1992 2010/2016
Gilly ann hanner-guitar, vocals, Megan hanner-bass, Lisa Koenig- drums
/1992 + Marceo Martinez- drums, Joanna bolme- guitar