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Lucy Kaplansky
Having made her mark in the Greenwich Village folk scene, the much heralded Lucy
Kaplansky seems poised to take the acoustic world by light to moderate rainshower.
She performs with Alice Peacock. Saturday,
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Keola Beamer
Player of the lively "Keawaiki," and the lullaby "Pupu Hinuhinu,"
Keolamaikalani Brechenridge Beamer's ancenstors Queen Ahiakumai Ki'eki'e and Ho'olulu,
child of Kamehameha I, have handed down some serious Hawaiian musical talent. Saturday, The WOW Hall. |
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Orange
Orange peels northward after rocking Sam Bond's Garage. Friday, The Beanery. |
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True
Talent
New names and legends
appear in town.
By Dave
Gingold
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Newest knockout Erin McKeown plays
Sam Bond's the 22nd.
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Erin McKeown knocked me out with her current CD, last fall's Distillation,
and I expect she'll knock a few of you out when she plays Sam Bond's Garage the 22nd.
The first song on this, her first CD after two cassette-only releases, "Queen
of Quiet" grabs you with her considerable gifts. It starts with some of her
sharp acoustic guitar playing, and a big, up-front vocal, dry of studio effects like
she's there in your kitchen singing to you. A shaker and some smart backing harmonies
enter appropriately and then the whole thing is over in less than two punchy minutes.
But her skills keep unfolding, as in her dirty blue electric guitar
work on "Blackbirds," where her apple-cheeked kid-sister vocals manage
to successfully negotiate the edge of coyness.
It's on "Didn't They?" that her real focus, if she has
one, reveals a Tin Pan Alley approach to songwriting 4 her voice seems authentic
and right at home, with none of that Squirrel Nut Zippers schlock.
She writes well, plays guitar well and piano effectively. On washboard
there's little she can't do. Check out her folkie guitar intro to "Dirt Gardener"
or the thrash-to-a-whisper suite of "Love in 2 Parts." All this and a freshly
minted Brown degree in ethnomusicology, to boot, for this youngster. This is a big
hearty hello from a major new talent. Get in on the ground floor. Boston folker Peter
Mulvey shares the bill.
This Week: Portland's Higher Ground comes to Taylor's the
18th with a new live CD in tow, Sandstorm. Alan Glickenhaus has added two
new members to his popular jamgrass band, guitarist John Ostrom and drummer Jeremy
Kaplan. Look for thoughtfully arranged mandolin, banjo and fiddle-dominated tunes,
well suited to the elbow-pumping overalled. Boston folk stalwart Bill Staines,
a singer-songwriter who has been part of the scene since the early '60s, will be
at St. Mary's Episcopal Church the 18th. Staines is also a champion yodeler, so be
prepared. And speaking, as we were at one point, of new CDs, fusioneers LAZOO
have a new one out, Audio Geography, which they'll celebrate at the Wild
Duck the 19th. The band digs in especially on the cut "Saturday," helped
by a guest appearance from Captain Beefheart guitarist and Eugene music instructor
Bill Harkleroad (Zoot Horn Rollo), and on drummer Edwin Coleman III's affecting "Brown
Skin Sun." Also on the 19th, Michael Franti and Spearhead play a benefit
at the McDonald Theatre, preceded by a free lecture by Stephen Zunes on human rights
and arms control. The Paul deLay Band is at the Wild Duck the 20th. Their
latest CD is Heavy Rotation. Slack-key guitarist Keola Beamer is at
the WOW Hall the 20th. His wife, hula-ist Moanalani Beamer will join him.
Still more on the 20th, with folker Lucy Kaplansky playing Cafe Paradiso,
along with Alice Peacock. Kaplansky's latest work is the very enjoyable CD
Every Single Day. Allette Brooks, a singer-songwriter whose environmentalism
extends to the act of shipping her stuff in a section of re-used, inside-out FedEx
cardboard, is at Sam Bond's the 21st, along with Laura Kemp and Brian Cutean,
in a writers-in-the-round arrangement. A sample from her latest CD Swim With Me
contains the song "Rolling Blackout," wherein she castigates "energy
hogs." You might want to leave the SUV home this time. Also on the 21st, Los
Folkloristas, who play music from 15 different countries on more than 100 instruments
(but I don't think simultaneously) will give a tour of the sounds of Latin America
at the Hult Center.
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Adam's Place
30 E. Broadway * 344-6948
Thu: Gus Russel--5:15; Jazz
Fri: Barbara Dzuro--8:30; Jazz
Sat: Tyler Abbott Duo--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: Lew Jones--9:30; Blues, folk singer/songwriter
Fri: Mixed Blood--9:30; '60s, '70s
Sat: The Johnny Wilde Band--9:30; rock
Su: Open mic--9:30
Mo: Anton and Friends--9:30; Jazz
Tu: Jamie Mishley--9:30; Acoustic
We: Forest Jam--9:30
Bliss Bunkhouse
2891 W. 11th * 484-6657
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
Thu: David Rogers--9; Acoustic
Fri: Midnight eclectic open mic w/ Patrick Dodd--9
Mo: Poetry open mic--9
We: Sam Hahn--9; Folk, jazz
Cafe Paradiso AA NS
115 W. Broadway * 484-9933
Thu: Atilla and Dave Project--8:30; acoustic/electric
Fri: Middle Eastern Dance Guild of Eugene--9
Sat: Lucy Kaplansky, Alice Peacock--8:30
Su: Big Mouth Babes open mic--7:30
Tu: Open mic--8:30
We: Bern--8:30; Bay area songwriter
Chantrelle's
5th & Pearl * 484-4065
Fri: Kenney Reed and Stone Cold Jazz--9:30
Sat: Loup Garoue--9:30; Jazz, blues
Tu: Blues Jam with Byron Case, Bradshaw and Friends--9:30
Chez Ray
44 W. 10th * 344-1530
Cozmic Pizza
1432 Willamette * 338-9333
Crossroads
737 Main St. * 741-3366
Cypress Restaurant
99 W. Broadway * 683-3800
Diablo's
959 Pearl * 683-3855
Thu: Ladies Night w/ DMO, KokBlock--9
Fri: Yummy Booty Night w/Drok, Tremor--9
Sat: Deep House w/Won, Anmar
Su: Tremorsville, SxIxNx, KungfuNc17--9
We: Passport International House Night--9
Doc's Pad
165 W. 11th * 683-8101
Double Tree Hotel
I-5 & Beltline * 726-8181
Downtown Lounge
959 Pearl * 683-3855
Thu: Idle Rich--10; Garage
Fri: Brothas of Beat--10
Sat: Electrolounge--10
Su: Sprout City Showcase--10
Mo: KWVA 88.1 Night--10
Tu: Cosmo's Raging Family--10
We: Unscene TV Benefit--10
Duck Inn
1795 W. 6th * 342-5729
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: Mr. Wizard--9:15; Rock
Fri: Mr. Wizard--9:15; Rock
Sat: Mixed Blood--9:15; Rock
Su: Karaoke--7:30
Mo: Hair of the Dog--8; Acoustic
Tu: Emerald Ciity Jam-9:30; Rock
We: Johnny Wilde--9; Rock
Gilligan's
990 Oak St. * 342-2659
Groucho's
100 E. Broadway * 484-1747
Thu: Open Blues Jam--9
Fri: DJ Mario Mora--10, Salsa & Merengue
Mo: Touch Down Tommy--6
Hagen's
50 E. 11th * 343-8108
Hilton Ballroom
66 E. 6th * 342-2000
Hollywood Taxi
535 Main, Spfd * 747-0307
Fri: Ozone Baby--9:30
Sat: Ozone Baby--9:30
Tu: P.E.L.T.--9:30
We: Liquid Genie--9:30; boogie
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: Olem Alves Quartet--9:30; Jazz
Sat: Side Project--9:30; Jazz
Su: Mark Alan--9; Acoustic
Mo: Freedom Funk Open Mic--10
Tu: Barbara Dzuro--8:30; Jazz
We: Paul Paydos Trio--9:30; Latin
John Henry's
136 E. 11th * 342-3358
Thu: '80s Vinyl--10
Fri: Papa's Soul Kitchen, Ubiqutous, Patrick Lamb Band--10; Funky soul and Jazz night
Sat: Ennis Bee, Wadsworth, Kiss the Girl--10; Indie rock
Su: The Jolene, the Load Levelers--10; Rock
Mo: Free show with Zeke and Guests--10; Punk
Tu: Community Sounds
Soundsystem--10; Reggae dance
We: Los Mex Pistols--10; Tex Mex
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 Russell--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
McDonald Theatre
1010 Willamette
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 Razer--10; Dance
Fri: She-Bangs!--9; Female impersonation
Sat: Paula Vaden--7; Blues; DJ Vader--10; Dance
Su: DJ Razer--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
23 W 6th * 683-2746
Thu: Dj Red, DJ Justin-Michael--9; disco, '80s
Fri: DJ Tekneek--9; Hip hop
Sat: DJ Tekneek, DJ Kal--9; Club
Tu: DJ Tekneek--9; Hip Hop
We: Iron Fist Crew--9; Reggae
Oregon Electric Station
27 E. 5th * 485-4444
Fri: Don Latarski Trio--8; Jazz
Sat: Don Latarski Trio--8; Jazz
Our Place Tavern
796 Hwy 99 N.
Out of the Fog
450 Willamette * 687-0709
Fri: Melanie Harris--8; Acoustic
Sat: Angela Foshaugh--8; Folk
Tu: Sunshine Daydream--7
Overtime Tavern
770 S. Bertelsen * 342-5028
Piccolo
999 Willamette * 484-4011
Sat: Group Therapy--8; Jazz
Quacker's
2105 W. 7th * 345-2617
We: Blues Jam--8
Rascals
211 Washington * 345-2617
Ramada Inn
225 Coburg Rd. * 342-5181
Fri: Johnny Law and the Rebels--9:15
Sat: Johnny Law and the Rebels--9:15
Rick's Pub
20 Hwy 99 N. * 344-3074
Fri: Murtin Smurl--9; Party jam
Su: Karaoke--7
River Rd. Grill & Bar
645 River Rd. * 463-8375
We: The Cheeseburgers--7:30; rock
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: Orange, the Visible Men--9; Variety
Fri: Chip Cohen--5; Fiddle; Kitchen Syncopaters, Hot Club Sandwich--9:30; Jug band
Sat: Old Time Jam--5; Klezmonauts, Serpentina ala Nar--9:30; Klezmer, belly dancing
Su: Laura Kemp, Allette Brooks, Brian Cutean--8; Songwriters in the round
Mo: Peter Mulvey, Erin McKowen--9; AmericannaTu: Bluegrass Jam--9
We: Thong--9; Untied and loose
Sam's Place
825 Wilson * 484-4455
Senor Frog's
444 E. 3rd * 484-2927
Thu: DJ Karaoke--6:30
Fri: DJ Dancing--10; Salsa, merengue, 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
Taco Loco
900 W. 7th
Taylor's
894 E. 13th * 344-6174
Thu: Higher Ground--10; Bluejamgrass
Sat: John Swab and the Revalators--10; Go duck blues
Tiny Tavern
894 E. 13th * 344-6174
Fri: Dan Jones--9:30
Christie & McCallum--9:30
TJ'S Lounge
365 E. Oregon * 895-3109
Toshi's Ramen
1520 Pearl * 683-7833
Tsunami Books
2585 Willamette * 345-8986
Fri: The Retired Cowboy--3
Sat: Neal Gladstone--8 Pop, humor
Tuscany's
950 Kruse Way * 726-1726
Sat: West Coast Rhythm Kings--9:30; Swing
23:6
23 West 6th * 484-9669
Valley River Inn
1000 Valley R. Way * 687-0123
Waterfront Bar & Grill
2210 Centennial * 465-4506
Wild Duck Hall NS
169 W. 6th * 485-3825
Thu: Lost at Last--9; Psychedelic
Fri: Lazoo--9:30; Funk CD release
Sat: Paul DeLay Band--9:30; Blues
WOW Hall AA NS
291 W. 8th * 687-2646
Thu: The Motet, Son Melao--8; Afro-Cuban, jazz, funk
Fri: TV616 CD release, Blyss, DFive9--9; Hard rock
Sat: Keola Beamer--8; Hawaiian Folk
Tu: Chris Lee Christina Rosenvinge, Steve Shelley--8; Singer/songwriters
Yukon Jack's Saloon
4th & Broadway, Veneta
Thu: Johnny Law--9; Rock
Fri: Mickey and the Mojo Hitmen--9; Soul
Sat: Mickey and the Mojo Hitmen--9; Soul
We: Steppin' Out--9
Corvallis Clubs
AJ's
137 SW. Second * 758-4582
The Beanery
500 SW Second * 753-7442
Fri: Orange w/Ehren Ebbage--92nd Class Act--8
Su: The Retired Cowboy--3
We: Joseph Pusey and the Belly Dancers--8
Fox & Firken
202 SW. First * 753-8533
Fri: 20-50, Blues Jammers--10; blues
Sat: Allette Brooks--9; Folk rock
Su: Nairobi Boys--6; Jazz
Gill Coliseum
Oregon State Univ. * 737-1000
La Sells Stewart Center
OSU * 752-5435
Majestic Theatre
115 SW. Second * 766-6977
Fri: Agoo--8; West African
Sat: The Tony Coleman Band--8; Funk
New Morning Bakery
219 SW. Second * 754-0181
Fri: Josh Anderson--8; Folk, rock
Sat: Jake Reichner--8; Guitar, vocals
Odd Fellows Hall
223 SW. Second * 752-3023
Old World Deli
341 SW. Second * 752-8549
Squirrels Tavern
100 SW Second ´ 753-8057
Sat: Tourist, Bastinado--9; CD release party
Sweets Barbecue
225 SW. Fourth ´ 754-3663
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