A few choices

Not too much to ramble on about, but here's a few for Thursday through Saturday . . .

Thursday
Thursday seems to always be a great free music night . . . just remember to feed any hungry tip jars.

On the early side, Paula Sinclair & the Contenders will be at the White Eagle. Paula's new CD, Steady Girl, has been garnering some great reviews . . . 5:30 pm

Lewi Longmire's happy hour sets at the Laurelthirst are always a good bet . . . 6 pm

Weinland kicks off a set of shows at various McMenamins venues with a evening at the Kennedy School. They are also out supporting their very well received new CD, Breaks in the Sun . . . 7 pm

Lauren Sheehan will have a secret special guest on fiddle with her at the Muddy Rudder . . . 9 pm

Solid show at the Doug Fir with Lotus Isle and Kate Mann & the Calamities . . . 9 pm . . . yes, this one is free too!

This is why we do like Thursdays in Portland . . . .

Friday
The Pete Krebs Trio brings it's swing and gypsy jazz sounds to the Press Club on SE Clinton . . . 8:30 pm, free (and all ages)

Another band that taps into vintage jazz and vocals is the Midnight Serenaders - who will be at Tony Starlight's . . . . 8 pm, $8

Saturday
Highlight show of the weekend is the triple bill at Mississippi Studios featuring James Low. Here's what the MS folks have to say about it:
A wonderful triple tiered evening of PDX melodic pop wonder. James Low heads up the bill with his sweet tenor effortlessly taking flight over his winsome, yet bold rock/folk arrangements. A little drama and a lot of heart make for an incredible and quickly growing catalog of material from Low that is is both addictive and moving.. Casey Deniel's White Hinterland has been making waves and fans in droves, with her breezy voice and unique brand of experimental parlour folk/rock. The ever so lovely, delightful and dreamy violininst/vocalista Kaitlyn ni Donovan (former of High Violets) opens the show with her all-star combo. Couldn't have said it better . . . 9 pm, $8

Lloyd Jones will be doing a solo show at the Muddy Rudder in Sellwood. Always a good time when Mr. Lloyd plays at one of my favorite neighborhood spots . . . . 8 pm, free