Given the fact that we are still looking at the 2008 website, and that no newsletters have gone out thus far to alert folks of the lineup and ticket specials.. I would like to offer out a few ideas for entertainment in an around Portland, OR…while we wait. We are seeming to be pretty close to having things wrapped up, but not close enough for me to give you an exact date for when tickets will be on sale…. I have tried that in the past… But hey, there are only 4 of us here, and boy does it get busy this time of year.
Here are a few ideas, and some really great bands that have our attention this Winter.
Get out and see some music!

January
Sunday the 25th – Blitzen Trapper..Free! (Crystal Ballroom 95th Birthday Celebration)
Tuesday the 27th – Cave Singers w/ Department of Eagles (Doug Fir Lounge)
Friday the 30th – Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings (Crystal Ballroom)
Saturday the 31st – Midnight Serenaders w/ Stolen Sweets (Mission Theater)

February
Monday the 9th – The Gourds w/ Patrick Sweany (Doug Fir Lounge)
Saturday the 14th – Dave Alvin w/ Martha Scanlan (Mississippi Studios)
Saturday the 14th – Oregon’s 150 year Statehood Celebration w/ Sassparilla, Freak Mountain Ramblers, Jackstraw… (Crystal Ballroom)
Sunday the 15th – Horse Feathers w/ Old Believers (Doug Fir Lounge)
Wednesday the 18th – Todd Snider (Aladdin Theater)
Thursday the 19th – Jason Webley (Kennedy School)
Wednesday the 25th – Split Lip Rayfield w/ Sassparilla(Ash Street Saloon)

…I know that there are more shows going on than listed above, but at least wanted to give some direction while we wait for the new website. Of course, I imagine things will be up and running prior to V-Day. We can wait, right?