ITP V.020 ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: R.I.P. MIKE THRASHER (PROMOTER THRASHER PRESENTS)

MIKE THRASHER, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. promoter of "THRASHER PRESENTS" has passed away at 48.

No cause of MIKE THRASHER'S death has been given.









THRASHER PRESENTS will continue promoter metal and punk shows in the Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. area.  

MIKE THRASHER was part owner of Portland, Oregon's HAWTHORNE THEATER.









FROM THRASHER PRESENTS:


The world is a less colorful place today after the passing of concert promoter Mike Thrasher.
For over 25 years Mike’s name has been synonymous with the music scene in the Pacific Northwest, and his presence will be sorely missed.
Always a musician, Mike recognized early on that although he might not be destined for a life on stage himself, maybe he could help realize that dream for others. He quickly found his place organizing great shows and supporting the local scene around Portland and the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1994, Mike Thrasher Presents would serve as the vehicle to cement Mike’s legacy.

In 2005 he began his involvement with the Hawthorne Theatre which continued to the time of his death. He loved putting on all ages shows and exposing young audiences to a variety of musical genres in a safe atmosphere. His passion for watching bands grow from playing small clubs to larger and larger venues led Mike Thrasher Presents to produce shows at some of the area’s largest venues.
His legacy will live on with the continued operation of Mike Thrasher Presents and the Hawthorne Theatre. His well-established team will be moving ahead promoting shows in Portland and throughout the NW long into the future.
In life, Mike was very connected with the work of the Portland Rescue Mission and asked that in lieu of flowers that donations be made in his name to them. https://www.portlandrescuemission.org/
Mike may be gone but will never be forgotten by his family, friends, and employees.




Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-R.I.P.