Dim Wit
Dim Wit is a band of clown doctors seeking to heal the pain of the human condition through comedy and raw emotions, led by Jeff Tuyay and joined by conspirators including, but not limited to: Salomeya Sobko, Tyler Verigin, Andy Woods, Kristin Leonard, Ben Johnson, Hadrian Kindt, and Kris. The band was formed at a New Year’s Eve open mic at “The Moonbase” (home of then-active pop psych doo wop band Moon By You), where Tyler Verigin and Jeff Tuyay both lived. Dim Wit briefly relocated to New York City in 2026.
Based in: Portland, OR
Years Active: 2015 to Present
Formerly Known As: Tyler and the Verigins
Related Acts: Aan, Cay Is Okay, Club Deluxe, Death Parade, Dinner Plans, DIY Sluts, Fire Nuns, Grandparents, Jay Shingle, Night Heron, Prison Dress, Reptaliens, Seance Crasher, The Shivas, Wet Dream
Instagram: @dim___wit
Facebook: facebook.com/dimwitband
Bandcamp: dimwitband.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/dimwitband
Sets Photographed:
January 14 2026 at Mississippi Studios
September 25 2025 at PAM CUT Tomorrow Theater
April 6 2025 at Holocene
February 2 2025 at Mississippi Studios
August 20 2023 at Lollipop Shoppe
June 17 2023 at The Little Casita
January 13 2023 at Mississippi Studios
July 30 2022 at Knott House
November 15 2021 at Mississippi Studios
October 18 2019 at Green House
December 31 2018 at The Dacha
October 14 2018 at Gorgonzola House
June 28 2018 at Vista House
May 24 2018 at Art Market PDX
March 31 2018 at Portland City Hall for Municipal Broadband Rally
March 24 2018 at Fail House
February 7 2018 at Grapefruits Art Space
November 18 2017 at Eclectic Rambler Exchange
November 4 2017 at The Goo
September 9 2017 at the Dacha for Belmont Street Fair
August 11 2017 at Homiefest IV
May 24 2017 at Turn! Turn! Turn!
March 10 2017 at 526 Club Worldwide
February 18 2017 at The Leak
January 14 2017 at PALS Clubhouse
December 2 2016 at Haight House
September 21 2016 at One Night Stand
August 26 2016 at Crush House
August 19 2016 at Crush House for Big Dreams Little Fest
June 10 2016 at Crush House
May 28 2016 at Basement 41
May 14 2016 at The Dacha
March 9 2016 at Darkplace
February 19 2016 at The Dacha
Last Updated: October 31, 2026