Saturday, March 13, 2010

St Pat's music and more for the weekend

There's a slate of great music choices today ...

Now that St Patrick's has gone from being a single day to celebrate your Irish to almost a freakin' full week (so when did it become the Irish Mardi Gras?), there are excellent opportunities to hear a range of acts.  There's music all day downtown at Kells' annual celebration, and every day through Wednesday (including a Mercy Corps benefit on Tuesday night with Curtis Salgado and the Crazy Eights). And, this afternoon and evening (and on Wednesday) there's music out at the Edgefield - it's free, and today features Casey Neill & The Norway Rats, the Seth Bernard & Daisy May Trio, Hobnail and Whistlin' Rufus ... music begins at 3:30 pm and it's a family-friendly event.

Speaking of St. Pat's, tonight at the Wonder Ballroom is your only chance til next year rolls around to see K.M.R.I.A., the Portland allstar Pogues tribute band. This is always rollicking fun you don't want to miss. State & Standard open  ... 8 pm, $12

For you fans of east coast folk artists, two of the best - John Gorka and Patty Larkin - will be at the Aladdin tonight  ... 8 pm, $25

Just spotted this, but John Sebastian will be out in Forest Grove at Pacific University as part of their performing arts series. More info here.

Stephanie Schneiderman and her band bring their melding of folk and electronica to Jimmy Mak's. The combination of Stephanie's vocals and guitar with Keith Schreiner's sonic settings make some very compelling music ... 8 pm, $10 (call for reservations if you want a table - 503-295-6542)

Good night to simply hang at the Laurelthirst, beginning with the Little Sue Band for happy hour at 6 pm, followed by Reggie Houston's Box of Chocolates featuring special guest Pete Krebs ... music will be swingin' ... 9:30 pm, $??

Rob Stroup and the Blame and The Redeemers are at Biddy McGraw's tonight ... 9:30 pm, no cover

Berthaline and the Cajun Love Brigade will make for happy feet over at the Spare Room (4830 NE 42nd). Brethren Thread opens what will be a funky, swampy evening .... 9 pm, $??

Blues choices? Check out The Strangetones at the Candlelight, Linda Hornbuckle at the Gemini Pub in Lake O, or Lauren Sheehan and Terry Robb at the Muddy Rudder.

That's probably plenty!

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