Thursday, Oct. 24
Tom May
PSU
Lincoln Hall, Room 75
Noon
FREE
All ages
www.tommayfolk.com
May is an American folksinger and storyteller. That’s all I am going to tell you, because that’s all they told me.
Bobby Previte’s Bump
The Fez Ballroom
316 S.W. 11th, 503-221-7262, ext. 41
9 p.m.
$12 student
$14 general ad.
21+
www.jambase.com
The Creative Music Guild presents a New York composer. Mr. Previte also happens to be quite a talented drummer.
Cabaret Allumage!
Lola’s Room
1332 W. Burnside, 2nd floor, 503-225-0047
8 p.m.
$11 general ad.
21+
www.danceonair.com
Imagine Paris, 1932. Now add jazz dancers, cabaret singers, belly dancers, ringmasters, unicyclists, juggling, live music and acrobatics. Did anyone see “Moulin Rouge”?
Friday, Oct. 25
The Donnas, Campfire Girls, Your Enemies Friend
Crystal Ballroom
1332 W. Burnside, 503-225-5555, ext. 8811
8 p.m.
$10 advance general ad.
All ages
www.danceonair.com
Donnas A, R, F and C may not be as generic as their name suggests. You’ll only know if you check them out.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Gwar
Roseland Theater
8 N.W. Sixth, 503-224-2038
9 p.m.
$20 general ad.
www.jambase.com
Dude, it’s GWAR! Only venture into the pit if you are over 5-feet-10. Otherwise, don’t expect to ever make it out.
Plan B, Ninja Tune
B Complex
320 S.E. Second, 503-235-4424
9 p.m.
$15 advance general ad.
All ages
www.bherenow.com
Amon Tobin from Ninja will be playing in this four-DJ line-up. Break out those ninja skills, people.
Pirate Jenny
������Blackbird
3728 N.E. Sandy, 503-282-9949
9 p.m
$8 general ad.
21+
www.theblackbird.org
Pirate costume party! Called “the best pirate rock band in the world,” Jenny seems to have cornered the market.
My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, Cherrie Blue, Voodoo
Berbati’s Pan
231 S.W. Ankeny, 503-248-4579
9 p.m.
$16 advance general ad.
21+
www.berbati.citysearch.com
Cherrie Blue from the band Lords of Acid plays, while the Kult still tries to make a movie.
Sunday, Oct. 27
Turtle Island String Quartet
Reed College Kaul Auditorium
3203 S.E. Woodstock, 503-725-3307
3 p.m.
$13.50 student (reserved)
$27 general ad. (reserved)
All ages
www.tisq.com
The Turtle Island String Quartet is back in town to perform “Art of the Groove.” Procrastinating students who arrive at the last minute get in for $5 if seats are available.
On the Road to Carnegie Hall
Lincoln Performance Hall
4 p.m.
$10 general
$6 students
All ages
www.fpa.pdx.edu
The PSU Chamber Music Choir is taking a road trip to Carnegie Hall! Come and help them celebrate their incredible achievement.
Monday, Oct. 28
Renaissance Music from Court & Chapel
St. Mary’s Cathedral
1716 N.W. Davis, 503-230-0652
8 p.m.
$15-$38 general ad.
All ages
www.oregonrepsingers.org
instruments and play music through the Baroque era. Featuring guest artists Gayle and Phil Neuman.
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Dashboard Confessional, Hot Rod Circuit, Rhett Miller
Crystal Ballroom
1332 W. Burnside, 503-225-5555, ext. 8811
7 p.m.
$15 advance general ad.
All ages
www.danceonair.com
The most emotional of all emo bands! At least, that’s what they want you to think. Get ready to emote, since you probably can’t even get a ticket.
Soloman Burke
Aladdin Theater
3017 S.E. Milwaukie, 503-233-1994
8 p.m.
$23.50 advance general ad.
All ages
www.aladdin-theater.com
Legendary soul singer Burke carries on where Otis Redding and Al Green left off. You’re in for a treat.
Chris Cutler and Thomas Dimuzio
Blackbird
3728 N.E. Sandy, 503-282-9949
10 p.m.
$10 general ad.
21+
www.theblackbird.org
A singing astrophysicist and a poetry expert with flashing lights. If you needed something to break you out of your radio stupor, you’ve got it.
Wednesday, Oct. 30
Ryan Adams, Tegan & Sarah
Roseland Theater
8 N.W. Sixth, 503-224-2038
www.jambase.com
Adams’ (Ryan, not Bryan) acoustic tour will feature wonderfully quiet T&S. My only advice: Drink coffee before going to this calm show.