If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in Portland. From the music of a jazz-funk icon to a Billie Holiday tribute, here are the local shows worth checking out this week.
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Paul Creighton Project's Tribute to Jamiroquai
From the event description:
The Paul Creighton Project (PCP) returns to the Goodfoot Lounge to feature the music of London’s ultimate jazz-funk icon, Jamiroquai. Studded with some of the Pacific Northwest's finest jazz and funk players, the PCP will tackle music from "Emergency on Planet Earth," "Return of the Space Cowboy" and "Traveling Without Moving," among others, for a night of very funky grooves.
When: Thursday, May 2, 9 p.m.- Friday, May 3, 1 a.m.
Where: Goodfoot Pub & Lounge, 2845 S.E. Stark St.
Price: $15
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Alan Doyle
From the event description:
Canadian band Great Big Sea injected rockin’ energy into the sea shanties of their native Newfoundland for a rousing, unique sound. Today, lead singer Alan Doyle continues to mine folk tradition while crafting infectiously modern songs. Recently named a member of the Order of Canada, Doyle is a Juno (Canada’s Grammy) Award-nominated chart-topper for his Celtic-tinged country-rock tunes. His third solo album, "A Week at the Warehouse," features the singles "Summer Summer Night" and "Bully Boys," which he wrote for the Russell Crowe film "Robin Hood."
When: Thursday, May 2, 8 p.m.
Where: Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta St.
Price: $12.50
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Deanna Maio: 'For Good: The Songs That Changed Me for the Better'
From the event description:
"For Good: The Songs that Changed Me For the Better" is a cabaret event featuring songstress Deanna Maio. At Portland’s historic Peninsula Odd Fellows Lodge, Deanna performs the songs that highlighted her journey as a musician, actress and performer from classic show tunes, adult contemporary favorites, swinging jazz standards, inspirational ballads and more.
When: Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Peninsula Odd Fellows Lodge, 4834 N. Lombard St.
Price: $10
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'Lady Sings the Blues:' Billie Holiday Tribute
From the event description:
For the 13th year in a row, Portland's top musical talent gathers for a benefit concert saluting iconic jazz singer-songwriter Billie Holiday, whose raspy vocal style and string of '40s era hits is as legendary as her dramatic life story. Lady Day was an American jazz singer and songwriter and a seminal influence on jazz and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly inspired by jazz instrumentalists, pioneered a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo. Above all, she was admired all over the world for her deeply personal and intimate approach to singing.
When: Saturday, May 4, 8 p.m.
Where: Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta St.
Price: $13
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