An amazingly full weekend of music continues today. It's too rainy to garden, so finish your weekend chores and catch a show later . . . unless you have a better way to prepare for the work week ahead.
There's a couple of regular Sunday gigs I should mention - the Freak Mountain Ramblers' weekly "church" at the Laurelthirst (6 pm, free) is an uplifting experience for a packed house. If you haven't experienced it, you're missing a Portland institution. Mary Flower does her monthly solo set out at the Edgefield (5 pm, free). And, there's the weekly Country Side of Sunday at O'Connors with Jon Koonce, Thad Beckman and Curtis Piltz (and often others dropping by) . . . 7:30 pm, $5
The Sunday Jazz at the Old Church series continues with King Louie and Sweet Baby James . . . 4 pm, $20
Paula Sinclair will be at the Hawthorne Theater, warming up for her CD release show at the end of the month. . . . 8 pm, $3
And there's also some special shows in town tonight -
A excellent double-bill of Meg Huchinson and acclaimed songwriter Caroline Herring are at the Alberta Street Pub. Mississippi native Herring's songwriting has been favorably compared to Lucinda Williams, both coming out of a deep southern storytelling tradition. Highly recommended . . . . 8 pm, $12
Whenever Craig Carothers makes one of his trips back home from Nashville, you can expect a lively songwriters in the round show somewhere. This time it's at the Kennedy School with Steve Seskin, Tim Ellis and Dana Cooper. Fine songcraft and fun all around . . . 7:30 pm, $10
And finally, The Bobs bring their brand of musical hilarity to Mississippi Studios. Topical songs, outstanding a capella vocals, and a health dose of silliness keep the entertainment level high. Finish your weekend with a smile . . . 8 pm, $20
Stay tuned tomorrow for a preview of the Marcia Ball show at the Aladdin on Wednesday.
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