Thursday, February 20, 2014

Two excellent shows tonight and tomorrow at the Alberta Rose

Just a quick post to note two great nights at the Alberta Rose Theatre. Tonight it's an Evening With Suzy Bogguss. Suzy was truly a superstar in country music in the 90s, but she's grown past the particular restrictions of that genre and back to her roots in acoustic folk and Americana. She's an outstanding vocalist and touring to support her latest CD, Lucky - a set of Merle Haggard tunes, with a little re-working from a woman's perspective ... 7:30 pm, $28

BeauSoleil
Friday night brings the long-time Cajun favorites and multiple award-winning, BeauSoleil. Led by the fiddle virtuoso Michael Doucet, this band is probably the most respected Cajun band in the world. Their sound isn't confined to traditional Cajun, but incorporates a distinctive mix of New Orleans jazz, blues rock, folk, swamp pop, Zydeco, country, bluegrass, and world music. It's a sound that continues to be vital and compelling ... and a joy. And, there'll be room for dancing, as it is kinda impossible to not want to move ... 8 pm, $25

In other music tonight, the Alan Hager/Dave Fleschner Duo is at the Duff's (9 pm, $5), The Djangophiles are at Vie d'Boheme (8 pm, $5), and the Ben Rice B3 Trio is at The Lodge (8 pm, 6605 SE Powell)

Oh ... and, of course, the Portland Jazz Festival gets underway today (thru March 2nd)... check out the schedule of special shows all over town! Here's Oregon Music News' guide to what you don't want to miss.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Portland Mardi Gras Ball is less than 2 weeks away! Do you have tickets yet?

Well, do you have your tickets yet? It's going to be a blast!


Less than 2 weeks

to get your Mardi Gras Tickets and save!

Ticket prices go up on March 1st. Now is the time to buy your tickets online to make sure you're in for the Portland Mardi Gras Ball!

The Ball is Saturday March 1st at the Bossanova Ballroom 722 East Burnside Portland, OR 97214. Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 day of show. 21 and over only.

This year is bigger and better than ever with five bands including DK Stewart and The Roseland Hunters.

See more details and get tickets at PortlandMardiGras.com

This year's theme: Saints and Sinners!
Thank you to Portland Trolley for an excellent Trolly Gras evening. Did you see Mysti Krewe of Nimbus on Valentine's evening? We were on NW 21st and NW 23rd, in the Pearl, and on SE Division passing out beads and spreading Joie de Vivre! See the photos and watch the video.
Get your frequently asked questions answered including Jupiter Hotel discounts, where to get costumes and more!
 

Also don't forget Mardi Gras Day Parade on Mississippi Avenue March 4th! Light up your costume and join us for this family friendly event!
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Saturday, February 15, 2014

Quickies..

You have until March 1st to see "Flash Ah-AAAH" - Flash Gordon with a Queen soundtrack at Funhouse Lounge on SE 12th...hysterical and timely as it seems Queen may be going on tour soon....and the costumes are fahbulous...
Tom Brosseau at Mississippi Studios on Feb. 25th and of course, the same night, Fever the Ghost, featuring Freddie Trujillo's nephew will be at Bunk Bar.  Their new record is produced by former local, Luther Russell.