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
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.
This blog will cover my ramblings about upcoming live music in and around Portland and recommendations for getting out to clubs and concerts . . . . and whatever else I feel like blathering about.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
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!
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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.
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.
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