Sliding into the fifth month of the year (!) with some fine live music choices.
Besides the Chic Gamine show I recommended yesterday, tonight has a few other treats in store - unless you'll be watching the Blazer game (though you can still catch late music to either celebrate or soothe your sorrows). There's the usual Thursday can't-go-wrong-picks, like Lewi Longmire at the Laurelthirst (6 pm), Lauren Sheehan at the Muddy Rudder (8 pm), and Mel Brown's B-3 Organ Trio at Jimmy Maks (8 pm). There's also the monthly Garcia Birthday Band evening at the White Eagle (8:30) and a great trio of Linda Horbuckle, Janice Scroggins and Terry Robb at Halibuts (8 pm). Interesting blues touring show in town, with Muddy Water's former drummer and harmonica player, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith. Local roots/blues musicologist Steve Cheseborough opens (8 pm, $15)
Friday
It's a May Day happy hour at the Laurelthirst with James Low . . . come out and eat the rich (or something tasty off the Laurelthirst menu), raise a glass to the workers of the world, and listen to James' great tunes . . . 6 pm, free
The delightful folk-pop of indie darling Thao with the Get Down Stay Down is on tap for two shows at Mississippi Studios . . . . 7 & 10 pm, $12
Saturday
Two solid locals will rave it up at Duff's tonight. It's a roots rock double bill of The Atonements and The Troublemakers. Come out and atone for all that trouble you cause . . . 9 pm, $??
Speaking of roots rock . . . Lisa and Her Kin are back from the road and at the Laurelthirst. Brother Chris Miller and his trio will open . . . 9:30 pm, $5 . . . and show up early for Little Sue at happy hour.
Get up, down and funky with the 3rd annual James Brown tribute at the Goodfoot. The band includes members of Leftover Salmon, Devin Phillips Band, The Headhunters, Blue Cranes, Triclops and Everyone Orchestra. Wear dancin' shoes . . . purple capes optional . . . . 10 pm, $10
The Shanghai Woolies do two shows tonight at Tony Starlight's . . . . 8 & 10 pm, $10
Sunday
It's will be an afternoon blues party at Duff's Garage with the return to Portland of Fiona Boyes. Back from an extended stay down under, she's in her adopted stateside home and ready to rock. Fiona is the first Australian – and first woman – to win the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge. The Portland blues community has missed her and welcomes her return . . . . 4pm, $??
All for now . . . get out to some live music!
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Another option for Sunday is Mississippi Studios for Scott Law's CD release. Asher Fulero, Tye North and Carlton Jackson join Scott.
$10 plus fees OR $20 if you also want a copy of the new CD, a signed poster and early admit to the show.
8pm start; doors at 7
I'm hitting Chic Gamine tonight, and hoping the Blazers have won by the time I get home.
So here's a couple of quick adds -
The Lloyd Jones Struggle at the Cascade Bar and Grill in Vancouver WA at 9 pm on Saturday. Special guests Robbie Jordan (Dr. Johns Band) on alto sax, and the world famous Jimmy Holden on organ and vocals will join the band.
. . . and Scott Law's CD release on Sunday at 8pm at Mississippi Studios (thanks Ken!)
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