Thursday

Cloudy and comfortable this morning, but word is they are bringing the heat this weekend and beyond. Music, dancing, sweaty bodies . . . just stay hydrated (this is dad talking).

So this weekend will bring a couple of quick posts . . .

Two shows to note for tonight -

If Brazilian pop is your thing, head to Mississippi Studios to check out Curumin, who "continues the Brazilian pop tradition of hot-wiring indigenous sounds (samba, bossa nova) to outside influences and creating a steaming pan-cultural gumbo" (from this week's WW). And Portland's street dancing samba percussion ensemble, the Lions of Batucada, will open. . . . 9 pm, $13

Over at the Laurelthirst, it's Reina Collins' Going Away Party before she moves to Florida. Here's the show description from Reina:

Reina's Going Away Party

(Free Reina Collins & The Saloonatics T-Shirts while they last!)

Jonathan Farnsworth opens with a couple tunes

Paula Sinclair & Kenny Sawyer,
Hal Gerard, Birger Olsen, Rob Schrecongost & I play a few

The Reina Collins Band do our roots-classic rock thang with twang

Emily Herring & Henpecked close out the show!

9pm-? $4

Reina is one of the best connected and energetic artists in town . . . she will be missed by her fans and the music community. Here's hoping she'll make frequent return visits!