Blues history, zydeco birthdays and more for Friday

Quality music choices wherever you look tonight! 

The blues history part is 95 year old (and 2010 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner) David "Honeyboy" Edwards in a special 6 PM performance at Duff's Garage tonight.  The legendary Edward's career has spanned 70 years and he's still going strong with a steady performing schedule that would be impressive for someone half his age.  The Chicago-based Honeyboy Edwards Quartet features longtime collaborator Michael Frank on harmonica, Les Copeland on guitar and Jerry Zybach on bass.  Joe McMurrian will do a short opening set ... 6 PM, $??

And, after the show Edward's band heads over to the Hotel Fifty (50 SW Morrison) for the Left Coast Blues Jam with special guest Jim Wallace. You never know who will stop by and sit in.  9 PM - midnight, no cover

Cascade Zydeco celebrates the birthdays of longtime members Dick Brainard and Roland Jemerson with a dance party at PPAA (618 SE Alder Street).  Music is from 8 - 11, but show up at 7 PM for a dance lesson. Music will be provided by the Too Loose Cajun band with special guests Paul Brainard, Reggie Houston, Steve Kerin, Peter Dammann, and Jim Bott (and maybe few surprises) ... $12, includes a free drink & snacks

Other cool shows tonight include ...

The Stolen Sweets team up with the burlesque collective Rose City Shimmy for an evening of music and dance at the Secret Society Ballroom ... 8 PM, $20

At Jimmy Mak's is the Jazz Society of Oregon induction, honoring Tall Jazz.  The band includes bassist Dan Presley, drummer David Averre, and vibraphonist/pianist Mike Horsfall. For tonight’s show, they’ll feature special guest pianist Bill Beach. The Alan Jones Academy of Music kicks off the evening at 6:30 ... $15

It's an indie pop allstar night at the Alberta Rose Theatre with Pancake Breakfast, The Dimes, and Bryan Free ... fine songcraft on display ... 8 PM, $12

The Devin Phillips Band is at the Blue Monk (check out the venue's upcoming schedule - nice to see them back to regular and quality music nights) ... 9 PM, $5

Leonard Mynx, John Vecchiarelli and friends are at the Press Club ... 8:30 PM, no cover

Philly's Phunkestra and the Gretchen Mitchell Band are at the Someday Lounge ... 9 PM, $??

There's more out there if none of these float your boat ... see ya out and about!