The Story Behind Portland’s New Gay Bar CAMP | Slightly Unhinged

CAMP is open, Logan is here, and Portland got one of its queer spaces back. Justin sits down with Logan Veilens, one of the owners of CAMP, the new gay bar in the former Scandals space on Harvey Milk Street. Logan has been part of Portland’s queer community for more than 30 years. He’s also a barber, personal trainer, owner of Best Coast Barber Co., owner of Best Coast Fitness, and somehow still has time to help open a bar. They talk about how CAMP came together, why it mattered to keep that space queer, and what it felt like when people walked back through those doors for the first time. They also get into old Portland gay bars, Vaseline Alley, Scandals memories, Logan’s work in barbering and fitness, and what’s coming next at CAMP, including drag events, watch parties, comedy nights, weekend brunch energy, Oregon football, Operation Alpine, Heated Rivalry, and more. And because it’s Slightly Unhinged, Justin and Logan wrap with a round of Still Standing or Leave It in the Past covering mullets, mustaches, baggy jeans, skinny jeans, wallpaper, tiki bars, Madonna, Whitney, and what should stay gone. About Logan Veilens Logan Veilens is a longtime Portland queer community member, barber, personal trainer, business owner, and one of the owners of CAMP. He owns Best Coast Barber Co., a queer-owned barbershop offering haircuts, color, shaves, waxing, teeth whitening, hydrafacials, microneedling, and more. He also runs Best Coast Fitness, where he helps people build strength, confidence, and a better relationship with their bodies. Whether it’s a haircut, a workout, or a neighborhood bar, Logan’s work is about helping people feel more comfortable being themselves. Podcast Perks Mention Slightly Unhinged when booking with Logan at Best Coast Barber Co. and get half off your first haircut with Logan. Reach out to Best Coast Fitness and mention that you heard Logan on Slightly Unhinged to get one free 30-minute fitness session. These offers are good for 6 months from the episode air date. But if you’re finding this later, it’s still worth asking. Be cute. Be nice. Shoot your shot. Connect with Logan Logan on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/logancuts Best Coast Barber Co. https://www.instagram.com/bcbarberco Best Coast Fitness https://www.instagram.com/bestcoast.fit CAMP CAMP website https://campbarpdx.com/ CAMP events https://campbarpdx.com/#events CAMP on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/campbarpdx Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP Want to watch the video version? Subscribe to Slightly Unhinged on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP