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Bugs Henderson
Bugsy ripped these chords in the last days of the infamous
Vet's Club. His last ride in the Taxi a hundred and eighty days ago, the audience
was buzzed by a hundred and eighty minutes of non-stop shredding from blues to Kravitz.
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TR Kelley
Helping to christen a reborn venue, TR Kelley takes the stage
to deliver her soulful and sincere power acoustic art. Saturday, Cafe Paradiso. |
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Yellow Man
Yellowman's reggae has evolved over the last 20 years fromtoughness
to greater consciousness. He's dropped south from Washington performances at the
World of Music and Dance Festival, and he should be warmed up and ready to toast
some roots dancehall reggae. Monday,
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Brass
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Hot and cool rhythms
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By Ben
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"Bring the Wagon Over Here!"
The Pass Out Kings, Unscene Magazine benefit, Friday, John Henry's.
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The Youngblood Brass Band's pulling up to Taylor's Bar and Grill this
Friday. Some of the band's long-distance calls should put 'em in touch with
Madison, Wis., where Blood evolved from the genre of brasshop into what some claim
they are today, a conglomeration of Afro-Cuban, Brazilian and New Orleans rhythms
spiked with the attitude of rap. Nat McIntosh on sousaphone and Dave Skogen on snare
lead the octet into a labyrinth of horns over hip-hop at the campus watering hole.
The same night 10 blocks closer to the sea, visit the grand re-opening
celebration of Café Paradiso, where ol' Don Latarski and Rue de Blues
put the club/café's new digs through its paces. Don "Guitarski"
Latarski can be found at Jo Fed's most weeks, filing his gentle axe-jazz down to
a non-offensive background buzz. Under a magnifying glass, one sees that The Don's
guitaring hails from a skill set way above the common musical echelon, and the clarity
of his strums, plucks and slides are convincing testimonials.
You hear the one about a punk band called The Pass Out Kings,
a bar named John Henry's, and an Unscene alternative magazine benefit? The
Big-lunged lead singer Reed Gilcrist orders a Sarsaparilla in a high, wispy tenor,
but then clambers up on stage and roars like he's been giving voice lessons to the
late Sam Kinneson. Two electric guitars fire with precision, and the dangly thing
in the back of Reed's throat vibrates for all to see. Flanked by Rock 'n Roll
Skue and The Secretions, the Pass Outs pound some hard punk late into
Friday night at John Henry's.
The Wild Duck's been reggae-strong, first with Pulse and the reggae-god
Toots, and now Yellowman, Jamaica's "Mr. Sexy." All respect to Yellow,
who's played roots-influenced reggae for years, and whose Jamaican-style toasting
is honest and inspired, but Jesus, "Mr. Sexy?" They call him that from
the Indies to Indiana, and all I can say is if that if I ever go on tour, can Yellowman
be my PR man? Yellowman gets brutal Monday night at the Duck.
At the WOW Hall, Tin Lizzie opens for Portland Judas Priest
tribute band British Steel. In 1995, British Steel's head dude Brian Allen
was opening at the Roseland with British, then called Father Mary. A second act turned
up missing and instead of repeating a set, Father Mary rolled off the Priest album
Electric Eye. The crowd supposedly went ape-shit, and the freshly birthed
British Steel cried "ma-ma!" If you like Priest--blah, blah. British Steel
plays Saturday at the WOW Hall.
Also this week is the Leila Chieko Trio, with Mark Alan
and Ashleigh Flynn. Leila's a soft and feisty singer/songwriter, guitar strap tightened
just right. In the past she's drummed it up while front-woman Flynn gets busy, but
now Leila too uses the mic to woo the masses. The CD GarageproEP is scalding
off the press, and celebrated at the show. That's Friday pm at Sam Bond's Garage.
Bugs Henderson returns after a six-month hiatus to give
the Springfield music fans another six-string scathing. Bugger's a versatile guitar
maestro; his sets range from blues to jazzabilly to swing to rock. Henderhoney's
played alongside the best in the world, and he's picked up some pretty good tricks.
Once I hear Clapton asked him if he might borrow a pick. The Bugger can be found
performing what some have called, "the history of American guitar performed
with love, balls and a lot of wacky humor," Thursday night at the Hollywood
Taxi.
Adam's Place
30 E. Broadway * 344-6948
Thu: Gus Russel--5:15; Jazz
Fri: Mike Denny/ Rick Carter Duo--8:30, Jazz
Sat: Barbara Dzuro and Mike Hanns--8:30; Jazz
Mo: Debra Mathis--5:15; Jazz
We: Barbara Dzuro--5:15; Jazz
Ambrosia
174 E. Broadway. * 342-4141
Bacari Restaurant
1210 Willamette * 343-8404
Beanery
152 W. 5th * 342-3378
Beanery
2465 Hilyard * 344-0221
Black Forest
50 E. 11th * 344-0816
Thu: T-Bone Weldon--9:30; Blues
Fri: Jet Harris and his Hotrod Hellcats--9:30; Rock
Sat: T-Bone Weldon--9:30; Blues
Su: Open mic--9:30
Mo: Anton and Friends--9:30; Jazz
Tu: John Barley, Pete Weinberger--9:30; Variety
We: Forest Jam--9:30
Bliss Steak Ranch
2891 W. 11th * 484-6657
Tu: Easy Money--7; Variety
We: Easy Money--7; Variety
Borders
5 Oakway Center * 345-6072
The Brickhouse
4136 4th St. Spfd. * 988-1612
Buzz Coffeehouse
EMU, UO * 346-3725
Cafe Paradiso AA NS
115 W. Broadway * 484-9933
Thu: John Shipe Band--9;
Fri: Don Latarski and Rue de Blues--9; Contemporary blues
Sat: TR Kelley--9; Power acoustic
Mo: Island--9; Indie rock
Tu: Open mic--8:30
We: Michale Galinas--8:30; Family
Chantrelle's
5th & Pearl * 484-4065
Fri: Hanns, Caffey, Russel Trio--9:30, Jazz
Sat: Jazz Miles Ahead--9:30; Jazz
Tu: Blues Jam w/ Byron Case & friends--9:30
Chez Ray
44 W. 10th * 344-1530
Fri: Cynthia Rae and Simply Jazz--7:30; Jazz
Cozmic Pizza
1432 Willamette * 338-9333
Su: Sunshine Daydream--2; Folkadelic
Crossroads
737 Main St. * 741-3366
Barbara Dzuro--11 am; Jazz
Diablo's
959 Pearl * 683-3855
Doc's Pad
165 W. 11th * 683-8101
Mo: Rooser's Blues Jam--9:30
Double Tree Hotel
I-5 & Beltline * 726-8181
Downtown Lounge
959 Pearl * 683-3855
Thu: Electrolounge--9
Su: Poetry Slam w/jazz--8
Mo: Electrolounge--9
Tu:David Mosey/Filmfest--9
Duck Inn
1795 W. 6th * 342-5729
Thu: Karaoke--8
Sat: Karaoke--9
Embers Supper Club
1811 Hwy. 99 N. * 688-6564
Fri: Michael Anderson Trio--9; Variety
Sat: Michael Anderson Trio--9; Variety
Su: Michael Anderson Trio--9; Variety
Fathoms
790 East 14th * 344-4471
Fifth St. Public Mkt.
5th & High * no phone
Fool's Paradise
460 Willamette * 338-9733
Foolscap
780 Blair Blvd. * 681-9212
Foxfire
4740 Main, Spfd * 747-7900
Thu: Forrest T. Black--9; Rock
Fri: Johnny Wilde and the Blue Yonder--9:30; Rock
Sat: Johnny Wilde and the Blue Yonder--9:30; Rock
Su: Karaoke--7:30
Mo: Acoustic Monday--7:30
Tu: Anton, Friends--9:30; Rock
We: J.C. Rico--9; R &B
Gilligan's
990 Oak St. * 342-2659
Groucho's
100 E. Broadway * 484-1747
Thu: Steve McCallum and the Blues Night Special--9; Blues
Fri: Mario Mora--10, Salsa & Merengue
Hagen's
50 E. 11th * 343-8108
Hilton Lobby
66 E. 6th * 342-2000
Sat: Mike Denny/Greg Nathan Duo--9; Jazz
Hollywood Taxi
535 Main, Spfd * 747-0307
Thu: Bugs Henderson--9; Guitar Rock
Fri: Ozone Baby--9:30
Sat: Ozone Baby--9:30
Hungry Duck
30 Country Club Rd * 484-6963
Jakes Restaurant
605 W. 19th * 431-0513
Jim's Landing
303 Main St. Spfd * 726-7570
Jo Federigo's
259 E 5th * 343-8488
Thu: Jo Fed's All Star Jazz Jam--9:30
Fri: Lazoo--9:30,
Sat: Lazoo--9:30,
Su: Mark Alan--9, Acoustic
Mo: Freedom Funk-open mic--6:30
Tu: Barbara Dzuro--8:30, Jazz
We: Latin Flavor Night w/ Paul Paydos Trio--9:30
John Henry's
136 E. 11th * 342-3358
Thu: '80s Vinyl--10; DJ Dance
Fri: Unscene Benefit with the Passout Kings, Rock 'n Roll Skue, the Secretions--9;
Bluesy and Punk
Sat: Dusty 45's, Tristenza--10; Rockabilly
Mo: The Molly Bolts--10; Garage rock
Tu: Unscene Show--10
We: Hip Hop w/ DJ Aled--10; Dance
Kokomo's
44 E. 7th * 683-5160
The Keg Tavern
4711 W. 11th * 345-5563
Lavelle Wine Bar
5th St. Mkt * 338-9875
Fri: Gus Russel--5:30; Jazz
The Love Cafe
145 Pioneer Pkwy Spfd * 763-5710
Lucky's Pool Hall
10th & Olive * no phone
Max's Tavern
550 E. 13th * 349-8986
Meridian Building
18th & Willamette * no phone
Moretti's
730 E. Broadway * 344-6673
Mulligan's Pub
2841 Willamette * no phone
Neighbors
1417 Villard * 338-0334
Thu: DJ Razor--10; Dance
Fri: She-Bangs!--9; Female impersonation
Sat: Paula Vaden--7, Blues; DJ Vader--10, Dance
Su: DJ Razor--10; Dance
Mo: Karaoke--9
Tu: DJ Dance--9
We: DJ Kim--10; '80s dance
Nite Owl (Ramada Inn)
225 Coburg * 342-5181
The Old Pad
3355 E. Amazon * 686-5022
Olympus Night Club
23 W 6th * 683-2746
Oregon Electric Station
27 E. 5th * 485-4444
Fri: Don Latarski Trio--8; Blues
Sat: Don Latarski Trio--8; Blues
Our Place Tavern
796 Hwy 99 N.
Fri: The U-Gene Band--8; Old skool street soul
Out of the Fog
450 Willamette * 687-0709
Fri: Shawndeya--8; Ambient Celtic harp
Sat: Tom Lemmon--8; Folk/rock
Mo: Open Mic--6
Tu: Sunshine Daydream--7
We: Songwriter Open Mic--6
Overtime Tavern
770 S. Bertelsen * 342-5028
Piccolo
999 Willamette * 484-4011
Quacker's
2105 W. 7th * 345-2617
Sat: Mixed Blood--9; Rock
Rascals
211 Washington * 345-2617
We: Westside Blues Jam--9:30
Rick's Pub
20 Hwy 99 N. * 344-3074
Fri: Open Jam, Murton Smurl--9
River Rd. Grill & Bar
645 River Rd. * 463-8375
Fri: Tim Patrick--7; Acoustic variety
Rock 'n' Rodeo
44 E. 7th * 683-5160
Safari Room
3280 Gateway * 726-8181
Sakura
844 E. 13th * 343-6817
Sam Bond's Garage
407 Blair Blvd * 343-2635
Thu: Mbira Masters of Zimbabwe--9; African Mbira
Fri: Leila Chieko CD release, Mark Alan, Ashleigh Flynn--9:30
Sat: Freedom Funk Ensemble--9:30; Funk
Su: Front Porch CD release, Skye, Old Time News, Tracys--9
Mo: Bill Foreman--9; acoustic
Tu: Bluegrass Jam--9
We: BanjerDan--9
Sam's Place
825 Wilson * 484-4455
Senor Frog's
444 E. 3rd * 484-2927
Thu: DJ Karaoke--6:30
Fri: DJ Dancing--10, Ranchero, Banda Cumbia
Sat: DJ Jose Cruz--10, Salsa, Merengue
Shakers
1195 Main, Spfd. * 736-5177
Starbuck's
205 E.18th * 465-9813
Stepina's
1475 Mohawk, Spfd * 744-0811
Taylor's
894 E. 13th * 344-6174
Fri: Youngblood Brass Band--10; New Orleans style horns
Tiny Tavern
894 E. 13th * 344-6174
Thu: Jim Hershey--9:30; Acoustic
TJ'S Lounge
365 E. Oregon * 895-3109
Toshi's Ramen
1520 Pearl * 683-7833
Tsunami Books
2585 Willamette * 345-8986
23:6
23 West 6th * 484-9669
Valley River Inn
1000 Valley R. Way * 687-0123
Thu: Lauren James--8; Piano
Fri: Ritmo De La Noche--8; Latin jazz
Tu/We: Dan Stoltz, Dustin Lanker--8; Jazz
Waterfront Bar & Grill
2210 Centennial * 465-4506
Wild Duck Hall NS
169 W. 6th * 485-3825
Mo: Yellowman--9; Reggae
WOW Hall AA NS
291 W. 8th * 687-2646
Sat: British Steel, Tin Lizzie--9:30; Rock, Punk
Su: Volunteer Party--5
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