Two shows to check out: Lauren Sheehan tonight, Claudia Schmidt next Friday!

Here's two shows that fans of acoustic music might be want to check out ... one tonight and one next Friday. Both highly recommended!

Tonight:

Final Portland CD Release Concert       Featuring 2 vintage Banner Guitars Books on hand to review, CDs for sale Thursday, April 18    7: 30 PM There is stil room for a few more reservations at Wilfs at the train station for this show.   Lauren will tell the story of the mystery behind the Banners and the women who made them, how she got to be the guitar player for the project  and use at least  3 different Gibsons as she plays through the CD songs.  Possible mystery guest.  Wilfs, 800 NW 6th & Irving at Union Station, Portland, OR, 97209   503-223-0070  A lively jazz bar with a light menu  Limited Seats, Reservation Suggested  $10 LaurenSheehanMusic.com | See full calendar Lauren with Terry Robb  acoustic blues  FRIDAY  APRIL  19   Muddy Rudder Contact: Lauren Sheehan Music, 1812 NW 24th Ave., Portland, OR 97210 info@LaurenSheehanMusic.com

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Next week:

Claudia Schmidt in Concert

Friday, April 26, 7:00pm, Clinton Street Theater

Advance discount tickets $15 from http://claudiaportland.brownpapertickets.com or $20 at the door.

Claudia Schmidt has been perfecting her craft of performing for almost four decades.  It is a quirky and wonderful hodge-podge (her word!) of music, poetry, story, laughter, drama, and celebrating the moment.  Work in clubs, theaters, festivals, TV, radio has added depth and dimension, and since she has always included her original work along with very personal versions of the work of others, what you get is a unique look at the world from someone who says what she sees with clarity, humor, and wonder.  The San Francisco Bay Guardian said: Schmidt's shows are a lot like falling in love.  You never know what's going to happen next, chances are it's going to be wonderful, every moment burned into your memory and you know you'll never be the same again." More succinctly, Garrison Keillor said "When Claudia sings a song, it stays sung."

A landmark of Portland cinema history, The Clinton Street Theater is one of the oldest operating movie houses in the United States. Famous for its long-standing exhibition of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, the theater is currently a magnet for independent, art, foreign and classic films, and the home for non-profit fundraisers and community events. In April of 2012, the Clinton Street Theater was purchased by Roger and Lani Jo Leigh. A revolving cast of energetic and engaged volunteers and film freaks help support the theater's continued existence.

More information from Matt Miner at 503-484-8196, mattminermusic@gmail.com or mattminermusic.com