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Wednesday October 15top

Yael Naim, Peter Von Poehl

[MAC POP] She's a new soul, she came to this strange world hoping yadda yadda yadda. That's right, it's Ms. MacBook Air herself, plugging an eponymous debut disc that's about as thin and lightweight as the laptop that won her fleeting fame. Speaking of which, why does every female singer on a Mac ad have some sort of diction-deficient vocal tic, from Naim's and the TingTings' heavy accents ("Shu'up and le' me gaoh!") to Feist's baby talk? It's as if Apple's afraid of fully articulate women; now that's definitely not PC. JEFF ROSENBERG. 8 pm. Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., 234-9694. $15. All ages. Map

forgetallrocktaughtyou, To Get Her Together, Paradigm Shift, Strawberry Sunshine

Ash Street Saloon, 225 SW Ash St., 226-0430. Map

Neftali Rivera

Bar Mestizo at Andina, 1314 NW Glisan St., 228-9535. Map

Doug Benson, Graham Elwood

9 pm. Berbati's Pan, 231 SW Ankeny St., 248-4579. $12 in advance, $15 at door. Map

Casey Neill

Biddy McGraw's, 6000 NE Glisan St., 233-1178. Map

Noir Notes

Bishop Creek Cellars/Urban Wineworks East, 1411 NE Broadway., 445-4747. Map

Wheel Up Wednedays: Cansaman, Trinity Sounds & YT, Small Axe Sounds

Blue Monk, 3341 SE Belmont St., 595-0575. Map

Open Mic

Buffalo Gap Saloon, 6835 SW Macadam Ave., 244-7111. Map

John Whipple

Camellia Lounge, 510 NW 11th Ave., 221-2130. Map

Throwback Suburbia, The Wellingtons, Bleu, The Black Mercies

Dante's, 1 SW 3rd Ave., 226-6630. $5. Map

DJ Brooks

Devils Point, 5305 SE Foster Road., 774-4513. Map

Suburban Slim, Marco Savo & Jeff Strawbridge

Duff's Garage, 1635 SE 7th Ave., 234-2337. Map

Everybody and Why I Must Be Careful

Dunes, 1905 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 493-8637. Map

Beliss

East Burn, 1800 E Burnside St., 236-2876. Map

DJs Keebler & Jonny P Jewels

East End, 203 SE Grand Ave., 232-0056. Map

Toshi, Nat, Mariano & J.B. (7 pm)

El Gaucho, 319 SW Broadway., 224-2700. Map

Acorn Project, 11 Eyes

Goodfoot, 2845 SE Stark St., 239-9292. Map

Wicked Wednesdays: DJ Wicked & DJ Wels

Greek Cusina, 404 SW Washington St., 224-2288. Map

Tronix: Labwerx-Ignatius, b0t23

Ground Kontrol, 511 NW Couch St., 796-9364. Map

Kataklysm, Dying Fetus, Eluveitie, Keep Of Kalessin, Bedlam Massacre

8 pm. Hawthorne Theatre, 3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 233-7100. $17 in advance, $20 at door. Map

Mary Kadderly Duo (7 pm)

Heathman Restaurant & Bar, 1001 SW Broadway., 790-7752. Map

Hi-Deaf, Beyonda, Hoop Dreams

9 pm. Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St., 239-7639. $3. Map

Arabesque

It's a Beautiful Pizza, 3342 SE Belmont St., 233-5444. All ages. Map

Hank Hirsh Jazz Jam

Jax, 826 SW 2nd Ave., 228-9128. All ages. Map

Mel Brown Quartet

Jimmy Mak's, 221 NW 10th Ave., 295-6542. Map

Piano Throwers (9pm); Two Beers Veirs: Laura Veirs, Chris Funk & Annalisa Tornfelt  (6 pm)

LaurelThirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St., 232-1504. Map

Eli Paperboy Reed & The True Loves

9 pm. Lola's Room at the Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside St., 225-0047. $8 in advance, $10 at door. Map

Shake Speake, New Century Book, Tiger House (9 pm); Noah Gunderson, Jacob White (6 pm)

Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N Mississippi Ave., 288-3231. Map

Trashcan Joe

Moon and Sixpence, 2014 NE 42nd Ave., 288-7802. Map

Thad Beckman

Original Halibut's, 2525 NE Alberta St., 808-9601. Map

Neighborhood Stars, Million Brazilions, The Blessed Broke, Eet

7pm-10pm. Rererato Artspace, 5135 NE 42nd Ave., 732-407-4418. $4 suggested donation. All ages. Map

Wadada Wednesday: XactChange HiFi

Ringlers Pub, 1332 W Burnside St., 225-0627. Map

Hot Victory, Jippedo, Hide and Go Hustle

[DIRTY DANCING] Come get your grunge on with this Portland trio of dirty-rock bands. Jippedo’s grimy, unrefined experimental-shout music makes the group sound like the house band of a dark, haunted carnival arcade. Headlining the show is Hot Victory, whose smash-and-jam style of scruffy bang rock is sure to appeal to anyone who thrashed hard in a high school garage band. The lineup’s catchiest act is the adorable twosome Hide and Go Hustle, which combines crafty looping and electronic tidbits with mellow cello-playing to create upbeat pop with a dark, orchestral edge. WHITNEY HAWKE. 9 pm. Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave., 234-5683. $5. 21+. Map

Witheyesabstract, Hunab Ku, Butchered Fixation, Moses Smell The Roses

Satyricon, 125 NW 6th Ave., 227-0999. All ages. Map

Adam Hurst Gypsy Cello (7 pm)

  Siam Society, 2703 NE Alberta St., 922-3675. Map

Jon Garcia, Myles Lawrence, Raelyn Olson

9 pm. Slabtown, 1033 NW 16th Ave., 223-0099. $5. Map

Mammatus, Wildildlife, Brave Priest

9 pm. Someday Lounge, 125 NW 5th Ave., 248-1030. $8. All ages. Map

Nancy King Invitational

The Cave, 636 SW Jackson St., 274-4294. Map

Wheel of Pain, Tyrants, Qwong

The Knife Shop, 426 SW Washington St., 228-3669. Map

Manimals

Thirsty Lion Bar and Grill, 71 SW 2nd Ave., 222-2155. Map

The Revolutionaries, DJ Ital Vibes

Tonic Lounge, 3100 NE Sandy Blvd., 238-0543. All ages. Map

Mike Winkle

Tony Starlight's, 3728 NE Sandy Blvd., 517-8584. Map

Laugh Now, Cry Later: DJ Vibe Cop

Tube, 18 NW 3rd Ave., 241-8823. Map

Unfiltered: A Cautionary Tale, Nathaniel Talbot, The Future Historians

White Eagle, 836 N Russell St., 282-6810. Map

Thursday October 16top

Daniel Anthony

9 Muses Acoustic Tavern, 2715 SE Belmont St., 236-3848. Map

Teton Songwriters: Michael Batdorf, Reina G Collins & Jessica Kilroy; Victoria Vox

Alberta Street Public House, 1036 NE Alberta St., 284-7665. Map

A Pack Of Wolves, Renegade, Sleepwalk Kid

Ash Street Saloon, 225 SW Ash St., 226-0430. Map

Pete Krebs

Bar Mestizo at Andina, 1314 NW Glisan St., 228-9535. Map

Quintron & Miss Pussycat, Golden Triangle, Danava

[PUNKY PUPPETS] It’s hard to imagine a cooler couple than Quintron & Miss Pussycat. Mr. Q has been creating his own brand of synth-based robotic rock for over a decade. He’s even invented a real robot musician called the "Drum Buddy" and an accompanying demonstration record (so you can buy your own Buddy and learn how to use him). Quintron’s partner in crime, Miss Pussycat, creates musical performance-art puppet shows of her own. The two survived Hurricane Katrina together, though most of their belongings sadly did not. Applaud these sexy nerds, and help them rebuild their fortune. NATHAN CARSON. 9 pm. Berbati's Pan, 231 SW Ankeny St., 248-4579. $10 advance, $12 day of show. 21+. Map

DJ Flipsta

Biddy McGraw's, 6000 NE Glisan St., 233-1178. Map

The Black Lodge

10 pm. Branx, 320 SE 2nd Ave., 234-5683. Map

Cabaret Surreal

Buffalo Gap Saloon, 6835 SW Macadam Ave., 244-7111. Map

Bee

Camellia Lounge, 510 NW 11th Ave., 221-2130. Map

Jenny Conlee

Chapel Pub, 430 N Killingsworth St., 286-0372. Map

Akil the MC, Ramsey Bros., DJ Izm

[PUNGENT PUNCH LINES] Known for politically potent and Allah-aware lyrics, Akil the MC is one-fifth of South Central’s long-celebrated hip-hop collective Jurassic 5. While his emcee brethren are celebrating recent LP release Feedback, Akil’s on a solo tour for his breakaway effort Collection of Expressions, which is available soon. He'll take over the Crown Room—an Old Town venue beginning to dabble in rap-friendly shows—tonight. SARA MOSKOVITZ. 8 pm. Crown Room, 205 NW 4th Ave., 222-6655. All ages. Map

XOTICA-GO-GO, DJs Kenoy & Mr. MuMu, & The World Famous XOTICA-GO-GO Dancers!

Dante's, 1 SW 3rd Ave., 226-6630. FREE. Map

The Shaky Hands, The Acorn, Ohbijou

9 pm. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E Burnside St., 231-9663. $10. Map

Matt Lindley & Troubadour Deluxe

Duff's Garage, 1635 SE 7th Ave., 234-2337. Map

Ehren Ebbage

East Burn, 1800 E Burnside St., 236-2876. Map

Pink Snowflakes, Candy Apple, Worthless Children, Leopold and his Fiction

East End, 203 SE Grand Ave., 232-0056. Map

Toshi, Nat, Mariano & J.B. (7 pm)

El Gaucho, 319 SW Broadway., 224-2700. Map

3 Leg Torso & The Balkan Fusion Project

[GLOBAL GOULASH] Two of Portland’s most fun bands convene for a globe-trotting multicultural mashup. BFP mixes the energetic talents of Bulgarian-born virtuoso accordionist Milen Slavov, the mad 12-piece gypsy brass band Krebsic Orkestar, folk singer Zhivka Papancheva and belly-dancer Severina into a succulent stew of Balkan jazz. 3LT’s blend of accordion, violin, bass, trumpet, double percussion, tango, klezmer and Latin musical influences is as delectable as it is impossible to categorize. BRETT CAMPBELL. 9 pm. Goodfoot, 2845 SE Stark St., 239-9292. $11. 21+. Map

Kay Rose

Gotham Tavern, 2240 N Interstate Ave., 517-9911. Map

Second Variety: DJ Ken Dirtnap

Ground Kontrol, 511 NW Couch St., 796-9364. Map

Secondhand Serenade, Thriving Ivory, I Hate Kate, Cory Lamb

[MYSPACE CLIMBER] Secondhand Serenade, the solo project of Menlo Park, Calif.’s John Vesely, was voted “No. 3 Best MySpace Artist” of 2006 by Rolling Stone readers, after holding that site's No. 1 Independent Artist position for several months. The merits of such an accolade shall not be commented upon here, but if, as reported, Vesely was indeed raking in $20,000 a month from downloads and merch sales prior to any label involvement, it’s further confirmation that, er, times have changed, gramps. His music, meanwhile, sounds well suited to those who need a little aural downtime after enduring a particularly raucous All-American Rejects acoustic show. DAVID ROBINSON. 7 pm. Hawthorne Theatre, 3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 233-7100. $16. All ages. Map

Johnny Martin Duo (7 pm)

Heathman Restaurant & Bar, 1001 SW Broadway., 790-7752. Map

Boy Eats Drum Machine, Dat'r, Southern Belle

[YOUTH NOVELS] I'll be the first to admit that we slept a bit when Southern Belle's hyperactive, spazzy debut set of pop ditties was released at the end of August. Hurry Up and Thrill Me (no, not that U2 song from the Batman and Robin soundtrack) whizzes by in a blur, 17 tracks of sugary and synth-heavy indie pop that rivals the Unicorns record for pure teenage kicks. The vocal interplay between Ross McLeron's controlled, Elliott Smith-ish whisper and Austin Jackson's frenzied yips and yelps is tough territory to mine correctly, but when it's right, blissful pop rarely sounds so good. MICHAEL MANNHEIMER. 9 pm. Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St., 239-7639. $7. All ages. Map

Portland Jazz Singers Showcase

Jax, 826 SW 2nd Ave., 228-9128. 21+. Map

Mel Brown B3 Organ Group

Jimmy Mak's, 221 NW 10th Ave., 295-6542. Map

Will Bradley

Jolly Roger, 1340 SE 12th Ave., 232-8060. Map

Brothers of the Baladi (7 pm); Trancendental Brass Band (5 pm)

Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave., 249-3983. Map

Placentapede, Penalty Killers

Know, 2026 NE Alberta St., 473-8729. Map

Shawn Hawkins & the Offenders, The Busted Down (9:30pm); Caleb Klauder Band (6 pm)

LaurelThirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St., 232-1504. Map

Eliza Gilkyson, Catie Curtis

[SINGER-SONGWRITER] After the sad-happy one-two punch of Hard Times in Babylon (2000) and Lost and Found (2002)—the latter of which closed with perhaps the finest post-9/11 song, "Riverside"—gifted folkie Eliza Gilkyson wrestled more overtly with contemporary political nightmares on her next two discs, Land of Milk and Honey (2004) and Paradise Hotel (2005). But those albums felt rushed, less than fully loaded with top-notch songs. Last year's live set, Your Town Tonight, must've let Gilkyson play catch-up, as the brilliant new Beautiful World salvages Babylon's and Lost's uncanny poise and joins it to healthy political indignation. JEFF ROSENBERG. 8 pm. Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St., 223-4527. $22 advance, $25 day of show. 21+. Map

Dearest 7, Fpodbpod, To Get Her Together (9 pm); Canoofle (6 pm)

Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N Mississippi Ave., 288-3231. Map

Open Mic

Mock Crest Tavern, 3435 N Lombard St., 283-5014. Map

Harlem Nights: The Blacknotes, DJ Mello Cee

[SPEAK EASY] East Coast native DJ Mello Cee recently took the reins at Old Town’s Ohm club on Thursday evenings. In between slick Serato sets (Mello favors New York mainstays like Nas and Wu-Tang blended with such feel-good grooves as Cassie and Tamia), Mello’s been stirring things up by bringing in rotating, live music and jazz acts like Devon Phillips. Aptly named Harlem Nights, each week you can pretend for a few hours that you took the 6 train to 125th Street. SARA MOSKOVITZ. 9 pm. Ohm, 31 NW 1st Ave., 224-5562. Cover. 21+. Map

Terry Robb

Original Halibut's, 2525 NE Alberta St., 808-9601. Map

Prime Time Jam

Prime Time Bar and Grill, 16015 SE Stark., . Map

Mary Kadderly

Rafati's Encore, 310 SW Lincoln St., 221-0140. Map

Gendlick, Nervous Bible, The Tar Plains

Red Room, 2530 NE 82nd Ave., 256-3399. Map

Video Vanguard: Dantronix

Ringlers Pub, 1332 W Burnside St., 225-0627. Map

Watain, Withered, Book Of Black Earth, Ealdath, Zoroaster

[TRUE BLACK METAL] Though Portland is full of metal fans, there are far too few local acts to satiate the hunger for great metal music. And despite the number of black-metal releases clogging shelves and listening stations at local stores, there are absolutely no relevant black-metal artists in this city. So it is cause for dark celebration when a band of Watain’s caliber plants its flag for a night in our soil. Watain is the king of the underground Swedish black-metal scene. This is not the keyboard-heavy goth pomp that you see on Cable On-Demand. This is corpse-ripping rock, played by Vikings soaked in blood. NATHAN CARSON. 8:30 pm. Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave., 234-5683. $10. Map

Undead Epidemic, Von Doom, Panacea

Satyricon, 125 NW 6th Ave., 227-0999. Map

The Fix, Rev Shines, Ohmega Watts, DJ Kez, DJ Dun Diggy

9 pm. Someday Lounge, 125 NW 5th Ave., 248-1030. FREE. Map

Phil Baker Trio

The Cave, 636 SW Jackson St., 274-4294. Map

David Ornette Cherry

The Maiden, 639 SE Morrison St., 232-5553. Map

Bad Fish Band

Thirsty Lion Bar and Grill, 71 SW 2nd Ave., 222-2155. Map

The Last Ones, Second Best, Faithless Saints

Tonic Lounge, 3100 NE Sandy Blvd., 238-0543. Map

Linda Lee Michelet

Tony Starlight's, 3728 NE Sandy Blvd., 517-8584. Map

The Misery Science, Orange Collection, Demain

9:30 pm. Towne Lounge, 714 SW 20th Place., 241-8696. $5. Map

I Love You, Long Legged Woman, Here Comes a Big Black Cloud

9 pm. Twilight Cafe & Bar, 1420 SE Powell Blvd., 232-3576. $3. Map

Film Night

Valentine's, 232 SW Ankeny St., 248-1600. All ages. Map

Rob Bartelletti, Brad Creel, Katie Naylor, Jive White Boy (8:30 pm); Paula Sinclair (5:30 pm)

White Eagle, 836 N Russell St., 282-6810. All ages. Map

Friday October 17top

Steve Cheseborough's Southside Jook Joint: Acoustic Blues Jam and Open Mic

9 Muses Acoustic Tavern, 2715 SE Belmont St., 236-3848. Map

Denali w/Therese Michaud

8pm. Airplay Cafe, 701 E Burnside St., 808-7908. tickets $5. 21+. Map

Live Wire Radio!

Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., 234-9694. Map

Floating Pointe

Alberta Street Public House, 1036 NE Alberta St., 284-7665. Map

Friday Night Coffee House: Open Mic

Artichoke Community Music, 3130A SE Hawthorne Blvd., 232-8845. Map

Tango Alpha Tango, Just Lions, Chelsea Wolfe, Aaron Shepherd

Artistery, 4315 SE Division St., 803-5942. All ages. Map

Element 57, Merrill, Pressure Code

Ash Street Saloon, 225 SW Ash St., 226-0430. All ages. Map

JB Butler

Bar Mestizo at Andina, 1314 NW Glisan St., 228-9535. Map

Legendary Pink Dots

[SLIPPERY PSYCHEDELIA] Seems to me this long-running psychedelic group has finally lived up to its name. Over the course of 30 years (with an equal number of albums and lineup changes to its credit), Edward Ka-Spel's band has morphed from experimental to folk to industrial to ambient with a surprising deftness and fluidity. The band's latest release, Plutonium Blonde, is a bit of an amalgam of all of those genres, lending itself a slightly schizophrenic, but infinitely listenable, tone. With so much in their back catalog to choose from, I can only imagine Legendary Pink Dots' live show will venture all over the map and then some. ROBERT HAM. 9 pm. Berbati's Pan, 231 SW Ankeny St., 248-4579. $15 advance, $18 day of show. 21+. Map

Jackstraw (9:30); Billy Kennedy (6-8:30)          

Biddy McGraw's, 6000 NE Glisan St., 233-1178. Map

DJ Nealie Neal

Blue Monk, 3341 SE Belmont St., 595-0575. Map

Fuck Bad Music

[BLOG HYPE] Not only does the music-blogging elite determine much of what blasts from hipster headphones, but it's often controlling the playlists at clubs from behind the DJ decks as well. That's exactly the path local blog Fuck Bad Music has taken in recent months. Actively typing since January on all that its crew of seven deems up to standard (usually of the "hard electro dance music" variety), the site has played host to three venue events since launching its official party arm with San Jose's DJ Kue at Rotture in August. This time around, a slew of local DJs will keep the free party pumping, sure to be mixing a healthy dose of house and oven-fresh remixes that make the blog world keep posting. NILINA MASON-CAMPBELL. 10 pm. Branx, 320 SE 2nd Ave., 234-5683. Cover. 21+. Map

Chapman Swifts

Buffalo Gap Saloon, 6835 SW Macadam Ave., 244-7111. Map

Mary Anna Gordon

Camellia Lounge, 510 NW 11th Ave., 221-2130. Map

Lowenbad, The Staxx Bros, Serge Severe

Crown Room, 205 NW 4th Ave., 222-6655. Map

Super Diamond, The Essentials

[HERO WORSHIP] Well, shit. After spreading "the word of Neil" around for 15 years, San Francisco's most excellent Diamond cover band doesn't just play the Jewish Elvis' songs verbatim—it commits to sweating through each drunken "Sweet Caroline" sing-along like it's the Best Song on Earth. And, well, do you doubt it? Bridging the gap between young and old, schmaltz and class, and sequins and leather, Super Diamond is as close as you can get to the legend for a quarter of the price. Don't let anyone tell you that Neil doesn't rock, okay? MICHAEL MANNHEIMER. 9 pm. Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside St., 225-0047. $18 advance, $20 day of show. All ages. Map

DJ Kenoy

  Devils Point, 5305 SE Foster Road., 774-4513. Map

Richard Cranium & The Phoreheads

Duff's Garage, 1635 SE 7th Ave., 234-2337. Map

Ashia

East Burn, 1800 E Burnside St., 236-2876. Map

The Upsidedown, Magic Mirror, Cuchilo, DJ Plucky

[BOHEMIANLIKE] After a national tour supporting the Dandy Warhols (and pushing Odditorium-recorded summer album Human Destination), the Upsidedown finally return home. Louche, disciplined, damnably listenable—vocals juggling Transformer croak-croon and ethereal loveliness above gossamer guitarscapes—its sound is not worlds apart from the Dandys' blissed-out haze, but the Portland mainstays (veterans of the Bella Low and the Out Crowd) maintain a distinct perspective: one that's ever shimmering, new and weirdly, pleasantly, and refreshingly buoyant. JAY HORTON. 9 pm. East End, 203 SE Grand Ave., 232-0056. Cover. 21+. Map

Toshi, Nat, Mariano & J.B. (7 pm)

El Gaucho, 319 SW Broadway., 224-2700. Map

DJ Aquaman's Soul Stew

Goodfoot, 2845 SE Stark St., 239-9292. Map

Johanna

Gotham Tavern, 2240 N Interstate Ave., 517-9911. Map

Journeys By DJ: DJ ATF, DJ Tableturns

Ground Kontrol, 511 NW Couch St., 796-9364. All ages. Map

Pinback, Mr. Tube And The Flying Objects

[TABULA ROSA] Once upon a time, when dinosaurs roamed the earth, at least nine years ago, indie rock meant something rather different—distortion, shouting, odd dynamics, independence, etc. Pinback, more than any band, changed all of that through a strangely pleasant blend of melodic counterpoint, vocals enabling suburban melancholia while evading memory, and a gentle swagger indulging the entitled eccentricities of its post-radio audience. The albums may sound a bit dull these days, a bit too comfortable after the splintered Shins sound won hipster ubiquity, but Pinback's signal failing was an otherworldly perfection—elevator music for a generation that believed our machines only went up. JAY HORTON. 9 pm. Hawthorne Theatre, 3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 233-7100. $18 advance, $16 day of show. All ages. Map

Bobby Torres Trio

Heathman Restaurant & Bar, 1001 SW Broadway., 790-7752. Map

ROCKBOX

9 pm. Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St., 239-7639. $3. Map

Dirty Dozen Brass Band

[N’AWLINS] The Dirty Dozen Brass Band sounds like a New Orleans funeral procession that wandered out of the bayou somewhere in the late ’70s and has spent the interim acquiring stylistic nuances like a lumbering 12-man magnet, gradually weaving its way from a gimmicky genre act to a genuine artistic force. With a résumé that boasts collaborations with Modest Mouse, relevant reimaginings of Marvin Gaye, and a fresh artistic fury formed in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the Dirty Dozen is actually picking up speed as it heads into a third decade of existence, all the while reveling in its signature stomp and swagger. SHANE DANAHER. 8 pm. Jimmy Mak's, 221 NW 10th Ave., 295-6542. $20 advance, $25 day of show. All ages. Map

Exuviate, Ditch Digger, Ritual Healing

Jolly Inn, 1937 SE 11th Ave., 234-7869. All ages. Map

Katt and Roots Revolution

Jolly Roger, 1340 SE 12th Ave., 232-8060. Map

Gabe Rozzell & The Decency

Kenton Club, 2025 N Kilpatrick St., 285-3718. Map

Rusty Starz, Jake Payne & Dixie Creek (9:30 pm); Floating Glass Balls (6 pm)

LaurelThirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St., 232-1504. Map

The Minus Five, Weinland

[ROCK] The ever-expanding cast of Scott McCaughey's side-project-turned-main-band The Minus 5—in which Peter Buck returns the favor for McCaughey's stellar support in latter-day R.E.M.—spent part of the summer working on its studio tans, recording a limited-edition vinyl EP, charmingly entitled Sad Hasselhoff (out this week), and a full-length CD due early next year. Tonight's release show doubles as a launch party for NoDepression.com, the welcome web version of the late, lamented music mag. JEFF ROSENBERG. 8 pm. Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St., 223-4527. $15 advance, $17 day of show. 21+. Map

Ebenezer (6 pm); Melao de Cuba (9 pm)

Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N Mississippi Ave., 288-3231. All ages. Map

John Bunzow

9PM. Mock Crest Tavern, 3435 N Lombard St., 283-5014. FREE. 21+. Map

Dirty Dozen Brass Band (6 pm); Tartufi (5 pm)

Music Millennium, 3158 E Burnside St., 231-8926. Map

Terry Robb

O'Connor's Vault, 7850 SW Capitol Highway., 244-1690. Map

Local DJs

Ohm, 31 NW 1st Ave., 224-5562. Map

Ellen Whyte

Original Halibut's, 2525 NE Alberta St., 808-9601. Map

Swim Swam Swum, Tartufi, Pony Village

Po'Shines Cafe De La Soul, 8139 N Denver Ave., 978-9000. Map

DJ Mansquatch

Portland Center Stage, 128 NW 11th Ave., 445-3700. Map

Leigh Marble, Teledubgnosis, Auditory Sculptur

[FOLK’DUB] Much as Portland's acoustic community shies away from the digitized crowd, those peculiar obsessions borne from bedroom strumming or programming aren't so terribly different. Leigh Marble, despite burgeoning folk-rocker stardom, has continued remixing fave songs of friendly artists toward brave new worlds, and, as this evening's live reconstruction of his Twister EP (featuring tunes from acclaimed 2007 sophomore album Red Tornado taken and transfigured by Dr. Marble and a host of local knob-twiddlers) should demonstrate, computers can be plucked as fiercely as any instrument. JAY HORTON. 8:30 pm. Press Club, 2621 SE Clinton St., 233-5656. Cover. 21+. Map

The Student Loan

Produce Row Cafe, 204 SE Oak St., 232-8355. Map

Tom Grant, Rebecca Kilgore

Rafati's Encore, 310 SW Lincoln St., 221-0140. Map

Bumtech, Panacea, Logoseye

Red Room, 2530 NE 82nd Ave., 256-3399. Map

J. Hanson, Abusive Delay, Jef Brown

7pm-10pm. Rererato Artspace, 5135 NE 42nd Ave., 732-407-4418. $4 suggested donation. All ages. Map

DJ Ted Striker

Ringlers Pub, 1332 W Burnside St., 225-0627. Map

Devildriver, Snot, Straight Line Stitch, Instinct of Aggression, Rosenguard

[NOT QUITE NU METAL] Devildriver frontman Dez Farfara practically used to epitomize the term “nu metal” while fronting previous band Coal Chamber. These days the hair is longer, the piercings less prominent, and the era when incorporating token elements of hip-hop into heavy music was considered cred-increasing presumably has been altogether wiped from memory. Playing in support of third album The Last Kind Words, the Santa Barbara quintet doesn’t help the cause of losing prefixes from its genre tag, though, by touring with recently reunited Snot— which, prior to the untimely passing of original vocalist Lynn Strait, bore heavy influence on all things “nu” in the late-’90s metal scene. DAVID ROBINSON. 8 pm. Roseland, 8 NW 6th Ave., 219-9929 (Grill), 224-2038 (Theater). $18 advance, $20 day of show. All ages. Map

Kill the Noise, OK Dave, pipedream, Killbox

9 pm. Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave., 234-5683. $6. Map

Dayglo Abortions, The Accused, Dog Soldier, Dead Section

[’80s ALSO-RANS] There's something vaguely quaint about the fact that Dayglo Abortions (one of Canada's finest metal exports) and the Accused (Seattle's splatter-punk godfathers) are still going strong 20-plus years after they first formed. It carries with it that bitter tang of nostalgia and an underpinning of irony that either makes for an amazing show or a complete musical train wreck. Considering the checkered history of these bands, there's a fair chance of getting a combination of both all at once. ROBERT HAM. 8 pm. Satyricon, 125 NW 6th Ave., 227-0999. $10 advance, $12 day of show. All ages. Map

Radiant Silvergun, Sabretooth, UHF, The Brilliant Channel

9 pm. Slabtown, 1033 NW 16th Ave., 223-0099. Map

Lonesome Radio Heart

Slim's, 8635 N Lombard St., 286-3854. All ages. Map

Obama Battleground Booster: The Portland Cello Project, Pink Widower, Plants, The Winebirds

[INDIE ROCK THE VOTE] The pedigree of local talent in this showcase is impressive at the very least, and depending on your taste in such matters, it may qualify as epic. Though they’ve been lying low in recent months, the psychedelic atmospheres of Plants should be worth the price of admission alone. Pink Widower is on the verge of adding itself to the roster of Portland’s finest folk collectives, and the Portland Cello Project is every bit as dynamic as the maelstrom of ink surrounding its emergence has suggested. With any luck we won’t have to wait for another election year to beget this kind of a lineup. SHANE DANAHER. 9 pm. Someday Lounge, 125 NW 5th Ave., 248-1030. $7. 21+. Map

Ben Macy Quartet

The Cave, 636 SW Jackson St., 274-4294. Map

Aan, The Morals, Eric Tonsfeldt

The Knife Shop, 426 SW Washington St., 228-3669. Map

The Way Downs

The Twilight Room, 5242 N Lombard St., 283-5091. Map

Paul Hanover

Thirsty Lion Bar and Grill, 71 SW 2nd Ave., 222-2155. Map

Pure Country Gold, Muddy River Nightmare Band, Legend of Dutch Savage, Motorama

Tonic Lounge, 3100 NE Sandy Blvd., 238-0543. Map

Deja Nu

Tony Starlight's, 3728 NE Sandy Blvd., 517-8584. Map

The King Hen, Ferocious Eagle

9:30 pm. Towne Lounge, 714 SW 20th Place., 241-8696. Map

Twin Crystals, Midwife, Sucks

9 pm. Twilight Cafe & Bar, 1420 SE Powell Blvd., 232-3576. $3. Map

Linger & Quiet

Valentine's, 232 SW Ankeny St., 248-1600. Map

Moonshine Hangover (9:30 pm); Reverb Brothers (5:30 pm)

White Eagle, 836 N Russell St., 282-6810. Map

Saturday October 18top

Teresa Trull & Barbara Higbie

9 Muses Acoustic Tavern, 2715 SE Belmont St., 236-3848. Map

Level 2 w/Nico Wind

7pm. Airplay Cafe, 701 E Burnside St., 808-7908. tickets $5. 21+. Map

Greg Brown, Ben Weaver

Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., 234-9694. Map

Stolen Sweets and Midnight Serenaders

Alberta Street Public House, 1036 NE Alberta St., 284-7665. Map

Anne Weiss, Joe McMurrian

Artichoke Community Music, 3130A SE Hawthorne Blvd., 232-8845. All ages. Map

The Absent Minds, Lord Master, Lucky Tigers, Sean Lucy

Ash Street Saloon, 225 SW Ash St., 226-0430. Map

All Girl Summer Fun Band, Grant O, Explode Into Colors

Backspace, 115 NW 5th Ave., 248-2900. Map

Greg Wolfe

Bar Mestizo at Andina, 1314 NW Glisan St., 228-9535. Map

Night Moves: King Fader

Berbati's Pan, 231 SW Ankeny St., 248-4579. Map

Circled By Hounds

Biddy McGraw's, 6000 NE Glisan St., 233-1178. Map

Dementia: DJs Zufall, NoN, Noir

Bossanova, 722 E Burnside St., 233-7855. Map

Sick

10 pm. Branx, 320 SE 2nd Ave., 234-5683. Map

Sweet Juice

Buffalo Gap Saloon, 6835 SW Macadam Ave., 244-7111. Map

Valeri Lopez, Down South Sallie

Camellia Lounge, 510 NW 11th Ave., 221-2130. Map

The Crown Experiement: DJs Sir Kutz, Matt Rock, Christopher Harris, Ben

Crown Room, 205 NW 4th Ave., 222-6655. Map

Ghostland Observatory

Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside St., 225-0047. All ages. Map

The Soda Pop Kids, The Nice Boys, The Family Gun, Strange Effects

[ROCK/HAIR GEL] Portland’s Soda Pop Kids have spent a good long while developing an aesthetic that could leave them confused with Mötley Crüe from a distance. The band's proclivity for eyeliner and the tightest of tight pants is not, however, intended to disguise a lack of songwriting ability—and the five-piece crafts its “rawk and roll” set pieces with an acute attentiveness to the orchestral fuzz and hyperactive vocals that have come to characterize its throwback antics. Three albums deep in the game, the group is still sharpening its calculated return to form, and the result is as pleasantly effervescent as you'd expect from a band named after a sugary, caffeinated beverage. SHANE DANAHER. 9 pm. Dante's, 1 SW 3rd Ave., 226-6630. $5 advance, $7 day of show. 21+. Map

DJ Brooks

Devils Point, 5305 SE Foster Road., 774-4513. Map

X-Angels, Mark Spangler

Duff's Garage, 1635 SE 7th Ave., 234-2337. Map

D.R.U.M. Club: Stephen Quirke, Matt Q, Nathan Detroit

Dunes, 1905 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 493-8637. Map

Sudden Anthem, The Raining

East Burn, 1800 E Burnside St., 236-2876. All ages. Map

Rosehill Drive, Backyard Tire Fire, Wilde Angels

East End, 203 SE Grand Ave., 232-0056. Map

Toshi, Nat, Mariano & J.B. (7 pm)

El Gaucho, 319 SW Broadway., 224-2700. Map

Everyday Prophets

Fez Ballroom, 316 SW 11th Ave., 221-7262. Map

Magical Flutes of Hari

[HINDUSTANI CLASSICAL] According to legend, the Indian bansuri bamboo flute was the instrument of Lord Krishna himself. In the hands and lips of a master, it can produce a wide range of emotional and tonal qualities, from vibrant to voluptuous, far surpassing modern metal instruments. The happily resurrected Kalakendra organization brings three virtuosos of the beguiling instrument, accompanied by percussion masters on tabla and pakhawaj drums, for a meditative concert. The most renowned, Hariprasad Chaurasia, has recorded dozens of albums, collaborated with jazz titans John McLaughlin and Jan Garbarek, and is one of India’s most-honored musicians. BRETT CAMPBELL. 7:30 pm. First Congregational Church, 1126 SW Park Ave., . $20-25. All ages. Map

McTuff, Skerik

Goodfoot, 2845 SE Stark St., 239-9292. Map

Jill Trenholm

Gotham Tavern, 2240 N Interstate Ave., 517-9911. Map

Reaganomix: DJ Daran Daran, DJ Landlord

Ground Kontrol, 511 NW Couch St., 796-9364. All ages. Map

Bayside, The Matches, Valencia, The Status

8 pm. Hawthorne Theatre, 3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 233-7100. $13 in advance, $15 at door. Map

 Belinda Underwood

Heathman Restaurant & Bar, 1001 SW Broadway., 790-7752. Map

GAYCATION

9 pm. Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St., 239-7639. $3. Map

King Louie and Sweet Baby James

Jimmy Mak's, 221 NW 10th Ave., 295-6542. Map

Super Happy Story Time Land, Grim Ritual, Aethyrium, Extractor

Jolly Inn, 1937 SE 11th Ave., 234-7869. Map

Mars Retrieval Unit

Jolly Roger, 1340 SE 12th Ave., 232-8060. Map

Jim Carr & The Countrymen

Kenton Club, 2025 N Kilpatrick St., 285-3718. Map

Pagan Jug Band (9:30 pm); Little Sue Band (6 pm)

LaurelThirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St., 232-1504. Map

Lou Dog Trio, Audiodub, Search Party

Lola's Room at the Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside St., 225-0047. Map

DJ Harp, Sarva, E3, Mecca & the Bassist

Lounge 221, 221 SW Pine St., . Map

Ellen and the Felons (9 pm); Reptet (6  pm); Professor Banjo's Old-Time Play Party (4 pm)

Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N Mississippi Ave., 288-3231. Map

Hudson Rocket Band

Mock Crest Tavern, 3435 N Lombard St., 283-5014. Map

Ben Weaver (3 pm)

Music Millennium, 3158 E Burnside St., 231-8926. Map

DJ Deathtouch

Ohm, 31 NW 1st Ave., 224-5562. Map

Jon Bunzow

Original Halibut's, 2525 NE Alberta St., 808-9601. Map

James Sasser Band, Matt French

Portland Center Stage, 128 NW 11th Ave., 445-3700. Map

Will West

Press Club, 2621 SE Clinton St., 233-5656. Map

Three Finger Jack

Produce Row Cafe, 204 SE Oak St., 232-8355. Map

Mary Kadderly, Dan Gildea

Rafati's Encore, 310 SW Lincoln St., 221-0140. All ages. Map

Levi Rounds & Bob Montana, The Them, The Friction Brother

Red Room, 2530 NE 82nd Ave., 256-3399. Map

Oregon Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Quarterflash, The Crazy 8s, Shock, Curtis Salgado, Norman Leyden, Thomas Lauderdale

Roseland, 8 NW 6th Ave., 219-9929 (Grill), 224-2038 (Theater). All ages. Map

The Dead Science, Pill Thief, The Vanishing Kids

[SPOOKY, WU-OBSESSED ART-CORE] If Wu-Tang Svengvali RZA really wants to change the game, he'd be wise to ask Seattle's Dead Science to open for him—or the Wu itself, if another reunion outing is in the cards. Not only does this trio know Wu lore inside and out, but it's also fully capable of bringing the elegantly orchestrated motherfucking ruckus. On new album Villianaire, frontman Sam Mickens holds dastardly court in an arboretum of hiccuping harps and sawing strings, over-enunciating threats he'll never carry out as his band transforms comic-book supervillainy into something almost aristocratically refined. RAY CUMMINGS. 9 pm. Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave., 234-5683. $7. 21+. Map

Danielle Fish, Erik Anarchy, Wilder Schmaltz, Almost Once, Bobby C & the Believers, Rouge Shot, North of Skidmore

Satyricon, 125 NW 6th Ave., 227-0999. All ages. Map

Lover, The Pity Fucks, The Mean Jeans, The Bloodies

9 pm. Slabtown, 1033 NW 16th Ave., 223-0099. Map

The Black Mercies

Slim's, 8635 N Lombard St., 286-3854. Map

Live Action Dance Party: Computer Farm, Sugarman, Da'rel, Cutmaster Queasy, Dain, Mr. Mat Nelkin

Someday Lounge, 125 NW 5th Ave., 248-1030. All ages. Map

Michalangela Wilson Band

The Cave, 636 SW Jackson St., 274-4294. Map

Casey Thomas & Special Ed

The One Horse Tavern, 300 Front St., Gaston., (503) 985-3273. Map

Remasters

Thirsty Lion Bar and Grill, 71 SW 2nd Ave., 222-2155. Map

Royal Houser, Mos Generator, Gas Lanyard

Tonic Lounge, 3100 NE Sandy Blvd., 238-0543. Map

The Tony Starlight Show

Tony Starlight's, 3728 NE Sandy Blvd., 517-8584. Map

Zouaves, Night Mechanic, The Double U

9:30 pm. Towne Lounge, 714 SW 20th Place., 241-8696. $5. Map

Reptilian Civilian, Split Reactions, Burnt Reynolds And His Hot Bones, The Fault Lines

9 pm. Twilight Cafe & Bar, 1420 SE Powell Blvd., 232-3576. $3. Map

White Light: DJ Gottesfinger, DJ Girlfriends

Valentine's, 232 SW Ankeny St., 248-1600. Map

Kimya Dawson, Jonah Matranga (1 pm)

[NOT FOR KIDS ONLY] Soundtracking the teen comedy Juno may have brought Kimya Dawson's crisp, childlike love songs to the masses, but she's been a Northwest treasure for quite some time (both with the seminal Moldy Peaches and on her lonesome). What did she do with her newfound attention? She released an awfully cute children's album called Alphabutt. Ha ha. Butt. I've seen Jonah Matranga perform more than I've seen any other artist (with his old bands Far, New End Original and Gratitude and as a solo performer under the Onelinedrawing moniker), beginning when I was 15. His shows are almost uncomfortably sincere, engaging, goofy and intense—and his new album, And, commits that same spirit to tape. You'll either love it or be too cool for it, and I'd recommend prying that heart open enough for the former. And it benefits the kids of the Village Free School! CASEY JARMAN. 1 pm. Village Free School, 8660 SE Foster Road., 788-3935. Sliding scale, $5-$15. All ages. Map

Seven Year Tango (9:30 pm), The Student Loan (4:30)

[PSYCHEDELIC BLUEGRASS] "Psychedelic bluegrass"? Yep, you read that right: The Student Loan is a progressive acoustic bluegrass troupe of minor-chord playing, nimble finger-picking, starry-eyed lyric singing, Hendrix-style banjo soloing (is it being picked with someone's teeth?), mandolin swinging, far-out folksters who sound like they've seen their share of late-night, smoky college jam sessions. Hell, they probably named their band after the debt accrued when they had to repeat their senior years on account of too much groovin' and not enough hittin' the books. Thanks for the sweet tunes, oh great and honorable "five-year plan"! ANNIE BETHANCOURT. 4:30 pm. White Eagle, 836 N Russell St., 282-6810. Free. All ages. Map

Stereolab, Richard Swift, Monade

[ALSACE-LORRAINE] Churning out bright, chugging retro pop for going on 16 years now, the Stereolab of the aughts has been lost amid a sea of similar-sounding recordings. When you have a distinctive sound, it's hard to break the niche and really evolve, and the London-bred group (down to a four-piece after singer-guitarist Mary Hansen's untimely death in 2002) has unfortunately been pegged as a one-trick pony. That's not the case with this year's Chemical Chords, the band's best release in years, which sees it trading the analog-heavy vibe of 2004's Margerine Eclipse for a more pop (think vintage Motown with swinging horns and a frenzied beat) bent that melds the krautrock and easy-listening keys of its best work into a swirling collision of record-collector fantasies. MICHAEL MANNHEIMER. 9 pm. Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell St., 284-8686. $16 advance, $17 day of show. All ages. Map

David Friesen & Uwe Kropinski

Woodstock Wine & Deli, 4030 SE Woodstock Blvd., 777-2208. Map

Sunday October 19top

Dar Williams, Shawn Mullins

Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., 234-9694. Map

Myselfdestruct, Mike Helms and the Nefarious Clydes, Shoved, Badstrip

Ash Street Saloon, 225 SW Ash St., 226-0430. Map

Jazz Service: Augustana Jazz Quartet

Augustana Lutheran Church, 2714 NE 14th Ave., 288-6174. Map

Greg Wolf

Bar Mestizo at Andina, 1314 NW Glisan St., 228-9535. Map

Fetish Night

9:30 pm. Berbati's Pan, 231 SW Ankeny St., 248-4579. $7. Map

Irish Circle: Hanz Araki & Cary Novotny

Biddy McGraw's, 6000 NE Glisan St., 233-1178. Map

Ron Steen Jam: Gordon Lee & Scott Stee

Clyde's Prime Rib, 5474 NE Sandy Blvd., 281-9200. Map

Sinferno Cabaret

Dante's, 1 SW 3rd Ave., 226-6630. $7. Map

Toshi, Nat, Mariano & J.B. (5:30 pm)

El Gaucho, 319 SW Broadway., 224-2700. Map

Black Sunday: DJ Rain Perimeter, DJ Shining Armour

Ground Kontrol, 511 NW Couch St., 796-9364. All ages. Map

Sherwood, The Pink Spiders, Barcelona, The Reign Of Kindo

7 pm. Hawthorne Theatre, 3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 233-7100. $12 in advance, $14 at door. Map

The Git-Rights

Kenton Club, 2025 N Kilpatrick St., 285-3718. Map

Freak Mountain Ramblers (6 pm)

LaurelThirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St., 232-1504. Map

The Fields at Night, Orange Jam, Au Natural (9 pm); Aguamiel (6 pm)

Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N Mississippi Ave., 288-3231. Map

Campfire (3 - 6 pm)

Mississippi Station, 3943 N Mississippi Blvd., 517-5751. Map

Dead Beetles

Music Millennium Northwest, 801 NW 23rd Ave., 248-0163. Map

Country Side of Sunday: Steve Bradley, Bob Love, Jon Koonce

O'Connor's Vault, 7850 SW Capitol Highway., 244-1690. Map

Levi Rounds & Bob Montana, The Flannels

Red Room, 2530 NE 82nd Ave., 256-3399. Map

Chiodos, Silverstein, Escape The Fate, Alesana, A Skylit Drive

6:30 pm. Roseland, 8 NW 6th Ave., 219-9929 (Grill), 224-2038 (Theater). $22 in advance, $25 at door. Map

Creature Feature, Schoolyard Heros, Toxic Zombie, Vermicular Paranoia

Satyricon, 125 NW 6th Ave., 227-0999. Map

Prick and The Burn, X’s For I’s,  Greenriver Thrillers, Hidden Number

The Knife Shop, 426 SW Washington St., 228-3669. Map

Love Menu, Jacob White, Audie Darling

Valentine's, 232 SW Ankeny St., 248-1600. Map

Oregon Piper's Society feat. Chris Macaulay (7:30 pm)

VFW Post 907, 837 SE Mill St., . Map

Open Mic

White Eagle, 836 N Russell St., 282-6810. Map

Monday October 20top

Dengue Fever

Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., 234-9694. Map

Kate Power, Steve Einhorn

Alberta Street Public House, 1036 NE Alberta St., 284-7665. Map

Kevin McCarthy, Benjamin Dewey, Mike Fekete, Blue Reign

Ash Street Saloon, 225 SW Ash St., 226-0430. Map

Sambafeat

Bar Mestizo at Andina, 1314 NW Glisan St., 228-9535. Map

Karaoke From Hell, Ground Zero Lounge, Monday Movie

Dante's, 1 SW 3rd Ave., 226-6630. Map

Toshi, Nat, Mariano & J.B. (7 pm)

El Gaucho, 319 SW Broadway., 224-2700. Map

Open Mic

Goodfoot, 2845 SE Stark St., 239-9292. Map

Tom Arnold, Dan Weber, Donna Lynn

Gotham Tavern, 2240 N Interstate Ave., 517-9911. Map

Service Industrial: DJs Paradox & Tibin

Ground Kontrol, 511 NW Couch St., 796-9364. Map

Dan Balmer

Jimmy Mak's, 221 NW 10th Ave., 295-6542. Map

Cocktails for a Cure: Lenka (6 pm)

Jupiter Hotel, 800 E Burnside St., 230-9200. Map

Podunk

Kenton Club, 2025 N Kilpatrick St., 285-3718. Map

Kung Pao Chickens (7 pm)

LaurelThirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St., 232-1504. Map

Terracoustic (9 pm); Portland Spelling Bee (7 pm)

Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N Mississippi Ave., 288-3231. Map

Dave Fleschner Trio (7:30 pm)

O'Connor's Vault, 7850 SW Capitol Highway., 244-1690. Map

Ron Steen Jam: Greg Goebel & Dave Captein

Produce Row Cafe, 204 SE Oak St., 232-8355. Map

Open Mic With Punkbaba

  Pub at the End of the Universe, 4107 SE 28th Ave., 235-0969. Map

Lake, Desolation Wilderness, Arrington de Dionyso, Dual Diagnosis

7pm-10pm. Rererato Artspace, 5135 NE 42nd Ave., 732-407-4418. $4 suggested donation. All ages. Map

DJ Flightrisk

Ringlers Pub, 1332 W Burnside St., 225-0627. Map

A Case of the Mondays

9 pm. Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave., 234-5683. FREE. Map

Four Year Strong, I Am The Avalanche, This Is Hell, A Loss For Words

8 pm. Satyricon, 125 NW 6th Ave., 227-0999. $10 in advance, $12 at door. Map

Heroine Sheiks, Mongoloid Village, Face Pilot

Someday Lounge, 125 NW 5th Ave., 248-1030. $8. Map

New Band Night

The Knife Shop, 426 SW Washington St., 228-3669. Map

Pete Krebs

The Maiden, 639 SE Morrison St., 232-5553. Map

DJ Wicked

Trust Lounge, 903 NW Everett., 227-6400. Map

Fist Fite, USAisaMonster, Miami Nights, DJ Nate C

Tube, 18 NW 3rd Ave., 241-8823. Map

Rush n Disco, Angela Fair

Valentine's, 232 SW Ankeny St., 248-1600. Map

Mood Doculators

White Eagle, 836 N Russell St., 282-6810. Map

Obama/Biden Fundraiser: The Florenstan Trio, Hamiltion Cheifetz, Janet Guggenheim, Carol Sindell, Gary Hobbs & Friends, Gordon Lee, Tom Grant, ShoeHorn, Mary Kadderly, Rebecca Kilgore with Dick Titterington, Dover Weinberg Quartet with Duffy Bishop & Lloyd Jones        

Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell St., 284-8686. Map

Tuesday October 21top

Cindy Woolf

Alameda Elementary School, 2732 NE Freemont., . Map

Kuarta Dimension, Mentes Ajenas, Sol Oscuro

Ash Street Saloon, 225 SW Ash St., 226-0430. Map

Evangelicals, Parenthetical Girls, Blue Horns

Backspace, 115 NW 5th Ave., 248-2900. Map

 Danny Romero

Bar Mestizo at Andina, 1314 NW Glisan St., 228-9535. Map

Open Jazz Jam w/ Noah Berstein

Camellia Lounge, 510 NW 11th Ave., 221-2130. Map

The Ed Forman Show

Dante's, 1 SW 3rd Ave., 226-6630. Map

Dover Weinberg Quartet

Duff's Garage, 1635 SE 7th Ave., 234-2337. Map

The Bittersweets

East Burn, 1800 E Burnside St., 236-2876. Map

DJ Matt Hollywood, DJ Dand Strickland

East End, 203 SE Grand Ave., 232-0056. Map

Toshi, Nat, Mariano & J.B. (7 pm)

El Gaucho, 319 SW Broadway., 224-2700. Map

Rock Band Tuesdays: MC Destructo

Ground Kontrol, 511 NW Couch St., 796-9364. Map

Norma Jean, Haste The Day, The Showdown, Mychildren Mybride, Children 18:3

[WARPED-TOUR REFUGEES] Bands such as Norma Jean are forced by their genre of choice (“post-hardcore,” for those keeping track at home) into constantly walking a tightrope between approachability and off-putting noise. At this point, Norma Jean is adept at perfecting this mix without focusing too heavily on either of its constituents. For every hook there is an unlistenable breakdown; for every mention of love there is an instance of increasingly grotesque cover art. In a genre where most everything has been done, the choice of what exactly to redo is damned important—and Norma Jean has made some solid choices thus far. SHANE DANAHER. 7 pm. Hawthorne Theatre, 3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 233-7100. $18 advance, $20 day of show. All ages. Map

Mel Brown Septet

Jimmy Mak's, 221 NW 10th Ave., 295-6542. Map

The Salamanders, Bitch Tits

Kenton Club, 2025 N Kilpatrick St., 285-3718. Map

Pure Country Gold, The Whines, Caregiver

Know, 2026 NE Alberta St., 473-8729. Map

Tree Frogs (9:30pm); Jackstraw (6 pm)

LaurelThirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St., 232-1504. Map

Connor Garvey (9 pm); Nann Alleman (6 pm)

Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N Mississippi Ave., 288-3231. Map

Pete Krebs Trio (7 - 9 pm)

Mississippi Station, 3943 N Mississippi Blvd., 517-5751. Map

Lefthand Monkeywrench

Mock Crest Tavern, 3435 N Lombard St., 283-5014. Map

Michael Dean Damron & Stephanie Smith

Portland Center Stage, 128 NW 11th Ave., 445-3700. Map

Fear Before The March Of Flames, I Am The Ocean, Exotic Animal Petting Zoo, Anna Cruesis, The Reeds Mill Investigation

Satyricon, 125 NW 6th Ave., 227-0999. Map

Singin' About a Revolution: Alex Steininger, Amanda Richards, Mya Elaine, David Bragdon, T-Poe, Oh Darling, Andy Stone, Seth Woolley, Beth Willis, Ehren Ebbage, Rogue Motel, Cris Kelly, Dominic Castillo

Someday Lounge, 125 NW 5th Ave., 248-1030. All ages. Map

Open Mic

Tony Starlight's, 3728 NE Sandy Blvd., 517-8584. Map

Flaspar, 40 Hundred Thousand Locked-Up Guns, Trust

[JUMPING-BEAN POP] Flaspar’s pulsing, muffled prog rock creates a perfect landscape for its sharp female vocals to smash down on. Pumping beats, crafty percussion and riffy guitars make Flaspar’s live performances up-and-at-’em dance extravaganzas. Adding to the madness is the experimental electro pop of 40 Hundred Thousand Locked-Up Guns (40 Hundy Thundy, for short.) The impulsively spastic performances of band members Darren Bridenbeck, Jeremy Hernandez and Tyler Ferrin make for an experience that borders on oddly beautiful performance art. WHITNEY HAWKE. 9 pm. Valentine's, 232 SW Ankeny St., 248-1600. Cover. 21+. Map

Alpaca

White Eagle, 836 N Russell St., 282-6810. Map

The Mountain Goats, Kaki King

8 pm. Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell St., 284-8686. $18 in advance, $20 at door. Map

Wednesday October 22top

Huge Sally, Doctor Professor

9 Muses Acoustic Tavern, 2715 SE Belmont St., 236-3848. Map

No Secrets Between Sailors, Doctor Moss, Party Killer

Ash Street Saloon, 225 SW Ash St., 226-0430. All ages. Map

The Usaisamonster, Attitude Problem, JonnyX and the Groadies, The Better to See You With

[BROOKLYN MIND-BENDERS] In the world of noise pop, No Age is king. But if this were a Shakespearean tragedy, you might want to keep your eyes on the Usaisamonster—who could very easily supplant its fellow duo for the throne. Hailing from Brooklyn, this group rides waves of fuzz and noise, with Colin Langenus providing all the melodic fury as his voice and guitar lines match each other note for mind-bending note. And when they play live, the gloves truly come off. ROBERT HAM. 8 pm. Backspace, 115 NW 5th Ave., 248-2900. $7. All ages. Map

Neftali Rivera 

Bar Mestizo at Andina, 1314 NW Glisan St., 228-9535. Map

Illmaculate and OnlyOne of Sandpeople, Braille (of Light headed), Kenny Mack, Dubble 00, and more

8 pm. Berbati's Pan, 231 SW Ankeny St., 248-4579. $8. Map

Blackbird

Bethany Village Grill, 4876 NW Bethany Blvd., 533-7736. Map

Kellam Throgmorton

Biddy McGraw's, 6000 NE Glisan St., 233-1178. Map

Wheel Up Wednedays: Cansaman, Trinity Sounds & YT, Small Axe Sounds

Blue Monk, 3341 SE Belmont St., 595-0575. Map

Open Mic

Buffalo Gap Saloon, 6835 SW Macadam Ave., 244-7111. Map

The Kooks, The Whigs

[BRITPOP] Nearing the home stretch of 2008, it’s been a momentous year for Brit rockers the Kooks. The Brighton-based quartet has endured a lineup change while seeing its profile rise greatly in the U.S. Locally, the group has found success on the all-ages circuit, having played back-to-back soldout shows at Backspace and the Wonder Ballroom last time it rolled through the Rose City. The Kooks' catchy jams may be over-the-top coos aimed at disarming their female fans, and their live show works much the same way. With confidence to spare and a swagger on par with Mick Jagger's, frontman Luke Pritchard often treads into the crowd, looking for confrontation and, you know, a little love from the fairer sex. NILINA MASON-CAMPBELL. 9 pm. Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside St., 225-0047. $18 advance, $20 day of show. All ages. Map

Fistful Of Cash, The Clementines, BB Gun

Dante's, 1 SW 3rd Ave., 226-6630. $5. Map

White Fang, Fleshtone

Dunes, 1905 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 493-8637. Map

Toshi, Nat, Mariano & J.B. (7 pm)

El Gaucho, 319 SW Broadway., 224-2700. Map

Dave Brogan

Goodfoot, 2845 SE Stark St., 239-9292. Map

Tronix: Mixed Signals, DJ Palomitas

Ground Kontrol, 511 NW Couch St., 796-9364. Map

Iced Earth, Into Eternity, Saviours

8 pm. Hawthorne Theatre, 3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 233-7100. $25 in advance, $28 at door. Map

Mary Kadderly Duo (7 pm)

Heathman Restaurant & Bar, 1001 SW Broadway., 790-7752. Map

Arrington de Dionyso, Melinda Allen, Rollerball, Ghosties

[DOOM-CORE MEETS THE EXORCIST] When freed from the crustily crude post-punk yoke of his meal ticket, Old Time Relijun frontman Arrington de Dionyso goes extra, extra weird: guttural throat-girding exercises, noisy sax blurts, and apocalyptic end-time songs. It's as though these rough performances are personal exorcisms for de Dionyso, purgings or cleansings of impure emotions. If you listen to Varieties of Religious Experience or Breath of Fire and don't feel your skin crawl almost immediately, you're a tougher sentient than most. RAY CUMMINGS. 9 pm. Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St., 239-7639. $5. 21+. Map

Mel Brown Quartet

Jimmy Mak's, 221 NW 10th Ave., 295-6542. Map

Matching Ties (9 pm); Two Beers Veirs: Laura Veirs, Chris Funk & Annalisa Tornfelt  (6 pm)

LaurelThirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St., 232-1504. Map

The Waybacks, Danny Barnes

Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St., 223-4527. Map

Derreck Wayne (9 pm); My Mourning Belle, Emma Hill, Nathan Ryan (6 pm)

Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N Mississippi Ave., 288-3231. All ages. Map

Thad Beckman

Original Halibut's, 2525 NE Alberta St., 808-9601. Map

Tana The Tattooed Lady & The Royal Flush

Portland Center Stage, 128 NW 11th Ave., 445-3700. Map

Auditory Sculpture

Press Club, 2621 SE Clinton St., 233-5656. Map

Wadada Wednesday: XactChange HiFi

Ringlers Pub, 1332 W Burnside St., 225-0627. Map

Kiki, The Bloodies, Ferocious Eagle

9 pm. Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave., 234-5683. $5. Map

Drivers Side Impact, Barely Blind

Satyricon, 125 NW 6th Ave., 227-0999. Map

Molly Bang, play/start, Crudelaque

9 pm, $5. Slabtown, 1033 NW 16th Ave., 223-0099. Map

Bucket of Blues

Tennessee Red's BBQ, 2133 SE 11th Ave., . Map

Nancy King Invitational

The Cave, 636 SW Jackson St., 274-4294. Map

The Streaky Healers

The Knife Shop, 426 SW Washington St., 228-3669. All ages. Map

Beth Willis

Thirsty Lion Bar and Grill, 71 SW 2nd Ave., 222-2155. Map

Barbara Lusch

Tony Starlight's, 3728 NE Sandy Blvd., 517-8584. Map

Tori Sparks

White Eagle, 836 N Russell St., 282-6810. All ages. Map

Ron Steen Trio

Wilf's Restaurant and Bar, Union Station, 800 NW 6th Ave., 223-0070. Map

Thursday October 23top

Evan Churchill

9 Muses Acoustic Tavern, 2715 SE Belmont St., 236-3848. Map

Randy Newman

[FUNNY SINGER-SONGWRITER I] On his new Harps and Angels, Randy Newman continues the shift evident on 1999's Bad Love from his classic, sarcastic style to a split between humorous songs on serious subjects that more accurately resemble personality-driven monologues, and touching ballads that hark back to his earliest material. As one of the dozen or so true geniuses that pop music's produced, though, Newman can do whatever he likes and it's all pretty brilliant. JEFF ROSENBERG. 8 pm. Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., 234-9694. $49.50 advance, $52 day of show. All ages. Map

My Mourning Belle, Andrew Norsworthy

Alberta Street Public House, 1036 NE Alberta St., 284-7665. Map

Rachel Varayne, Erin Adkisson, Crystal Marie

Ash Street Saloon, 225 SW Ash St., 226-0430. Map

Borikuas 

Bar Mestizo at Andina, 1314 NW Glisan St., 228-9535. Map

Abstract Earth Project Presents, edIT, Mochipet, Suff-X, J Roby

9 pm. Berbati's Pan, 231 SW Ankeny St., 248-4579. $9 in advance, $12 at door. Map

Martins

Bethany Village Grill, 4876 NW Bethany Blvd., 533-7736. Map

Caleb Klauder

[PRAIRIE LICKS] He's sick, sad and lonesome—won't you hear him out?  Now a member of the Foghorn String Band, Klauder has reached the point where his many years under the flickering lights and wood rafters of bluegrass America have paid off. His solo work is honky-tonkerific, smelling of leather and armed with the sharp spurs of his lightning-fast fingerpicking. With twang maestro Paul Brainard often at Klauder's side, the stage is a pedestal for pure country, a genre Portland at times overlooks. MARK STOCK. 9 pm. Biddy McGraw's, 6000 NE Glisan St., 233-1178. Cover. 21+. Map

PIZZA PARTY

10 pm. Branx, 320 SE 2nd Ave., 234-5683. Map

South Rakkas Crew, Ryan Organ

10 pm. Branx, 320 SE 2nd Ave., 234-5683. $8. Map

Beth Willis

Buffalo Gap Saloon, 6835 SW Macadam Ave., 244-7111. Map

Audie Darling

Camellia Lounge, 510 NW 11th Ave., 221-2130. Map

Michael Casavant

Chapel Pub, 430 N Killingsworth St., 286-0372. All ages. Map

XOTICA-GO-GO, DJs Kenoy & Mr. MuMu, & The World Famous XOTICA-GO-GO Dancers!

Dante's, 1 SW 3rd Ave., 226-6630. FREE. Map

Hayes Carll, Corb Lund, The Dedringers

[FUNNY SINGER-SONGWRITER II] Speaking of Randy Newman (see listing above), his self-titled 1968 debut carried the tagline "Creates Something New Under the Sun." As worthy a successor to the "funny singer-songwriter" mantle as Texan Hayes Carll may be, nobody's gonna say the same about his music. Rather, he surrounds his admittedly clever, occasionally hilarious lyrics (especially "She Left Me for Jesus") with ordinary country backing. JEFF ROSENBERG. 9 pm. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E Burnside St., 231-9663. $10 advance, $12 day of show. 21+. Map

Hammerhead Tsunami

Duff's Garage, 1635 SE 7th Ave., 234-2337. Map

Vintage Pocket

East Burn, 1800 E Burnside St., 236-2876. Map

Gabe Rozelle, Sarah Gwen, DJ HWY 7

East End, 203 SE Grand Ave., 232-0056. Map

Toshi, Nat, Mariano & J.B. (7 pm)

El Gaucho, 319 SW Broadway., 224-2700. Map

The Quick and Easy Boys

Goodfoot, 2845 SE Stark St., 239-9292. Map

Donna Jose

Gotham Tavern, 2240 N Interstate Ave., 517-9911. Map

Mozzley Madness w/ DJ Mozzley

Ground Kontrol, 511 NW Couch St., 796-9364. Map

Johnny Martin Duo (7 pm)

Heathman Restaurant & Bar, 1001 SW Broadway., 790-7752. Map

Chris Robley, Nick Jaina, These United States, Vandaveer

[FOLK OF THE FUTURE]  Though sandwiched between local powerhouses Chris Robley and Nick Jaina, These United States is not a group that should be overlooked. Its new-century CCR crunch is about as proud a display of effortlessly graceful songwriting as can be found this decade—though These United States' fiddle and loose distortion could fit believably within any time period between now and the mid-’50s. With an album out that could easily show up on some conspicuous year-end "best of" lists, These United States is primed to outstrip the popularity of such stylistic brethren as Okkervil River without so much as breaking a sweat. SHANE DANAHER. 8:30 pm. Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St., 239-7639. $7. 21+. Map

Mel Brown B3 Organ Group

Jimmy Mak's, 221 NW 10th Ave., 295-6542. Map

D3

Jolly Roger, 1340 SE 12th Ave., 232-8060. Map

Victor Johnson

Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave., 249-3983. Map

Sneakin' Out (9:30 pm); Lewi Longmire Band (6 pm)

LaurelThirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St., 232-1504. Map

Big Brothers Big Sisters Benefit: Magesdiq, Trio Subtonic, Fez Fatale, DJ Nunya

Lola's Room at the Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside St., 225-0047. All ages. Map

Al-Arwah (9 pm); Mo Phillips, Lincoln Crockett (6 pm)

Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N Mississippi Ave., 288-3231. Map

Open Mic

Mock Crest Tavern, 3435 N Lombard St., 283-5014. Map

Harlem Nights: The Blacknotes, DJ Mello Cee

Ohm, 31 NW 1st Ave., 224-5562. Map

Terry Robb

Original Halibut's, 2525 NE Alberta St., 808-9601. Map

Karaoke From Hell

Portland Center Stage, 128 NW 11th Ave., 445-3700. Map

Duo Papillon   

Press Club, 2621 SE Clinton St., 233-5656. Map

Danny Hay Davis Band

Prime Time Bar and Grill, 16015 SE Stark., . Map

John Gilmore

Rafati's Encore, 310 SW Lincoln St., 221-0140. Map

Apophis Theory, Dial Tone, Run Rabbit Run, Strangled Darlings

Red Room, 2530 NE 82nd Ave., 256-3399. Map

Video Vanguard: Dantronix

Ringlers Pub, 1332 W Burnside St., 225-0627. Map

The Academy Is..., We The Kings, Carolina Liar, Hey Monday

7:30 pm. Roseland, 8 NW 6th Ave., 219-9929 (Grill), 224-2038 (Theater). $17.50 in advance, $20 at door. Map

South Rakkas Crew, Beyonda, Ryan Organ

10 pm. Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave., 234-5683. $8. Map

Pizza Party: DJ Squeal, Doctor Love, Vibe Cop

9 pm. Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave., 234-5683. Map

The Fix, Rev Shines, Ohmega Watts, DJ Kez, DJ Dun Diggy

9 pm. Someday Lounge, 125 NW 5th Ave., 248-1030. FREE. Map

Darren Klein

The Cave, 636 SW Jackson St., 274-4294. Map

Weight of Atlas, Wizard Boots

The Knife Shop, 426 SW Washington St., 228-3669. Map

Karla Harris

The Maiden, 639 SE Morrison St., 232-5553. Map

Skoolyard

Thirsty Lion Bar and Grill, 71 SW 2nd Ave., 222-2155. Map

The Angry Orts, Half Light, The King Hen

Tonic Lounge, 3100 NE Sandy Blvd., 238-0543. Map

Everest, Mild Stallions, The Daffodils

[L.A. INDIE POP] The Los Angeles indie quintet Everest has a day off, so it is playing a show at Towne Lounge. What, you may ask, is it taking a break from? Well, Everest is currently the opening band for—I shit you not—Neil Young. And the band is keeping good company, seeing as how Young's other opening acts are Death Cab for Cutie and Wilco. Everest's debut album, Ghost Notes, is poppy with an alt-country edge (think a less-twangy Blitzen Trapper). Tonight, it is joined by Mild Stallions and the Daffodils, two high-quality Portland outfits on the rise. WHITNEY HAWKE. 9:30 pm. Towne Lounge, 714 SW 20th Place., 241-8696. $6. 21+. Map

Human Eye, Little Claw, Mattress, Nice Smile

[DETROIT ROCK CITY] Everything about the Motor City's Human Eye just screams, "Detroit!” Skuzzy, fucked up, noise-damaged and completely mutated, the children of the Stooges just keep crawling out of the sewers and learning to play guitar. This isn't your co-workers' easy-latte White Stripes; this is pure alien garbage weirdness, complete with bad-acid costumes and freaky lyrics that confuse instead of inspire. Think Chrome, think Crime, but don't think too much, because it'll only hurt your head. Portland's own scratch-acid-guitar Little Claw rounds out the already too-wild bill. Let your freak flag fly. ERIK BADER. 9 pm. Twilight Cafe & Bar, 1420 SE Powell Blvd., 232-3576. $5. 21+. Map

Sir Tall Selector

Valentine's, 232 SW Ankeny St., 248-1600. Map

Jennifer Batten, Lynn Frances Anderson (8:30 pm); Will West & the Friendly Strangers (5:30 pm)

White Eagle, 836 N Russell St., 282-6810. Map

Bob Marley's Original Wailers

[REGGAE] Listening to the slick beat of the old Bob Marley reggae-funk classic "Lively Up Yourself," it's clear bassist Aston "Family Man" Barrett is to reggae what James Jammerson was to Motown—a pioneering backbone. But does his presence in a group make it accurate to dub the outfit Bob Marley's Original Wailers? The Lion, Peter Tosh, and drummer Carlton Barrett are dead. Bunny Wailer's off in la-la land. And while the Wailers are one of the best reggae bands in the world, the beefed-up name seems misleading. AP KRYZA. 9 pm. Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell St., 284-8686. $25. All ages. Map

Friday October 24top

Maria Dunn

9 Muses Acoustic Tavern, 2715 SE Belmont St., 236-3848. Map

Martin Sexton, Ryan Monbleau

[APPALACHIA FANTASIA] Even before he admitted his debt to Mel Blanc, there was always something slightly cartoonish about Martin Sexton's eclectic folk—something more Disney than Warner Brothers, though. Solo, his latest live album, intricately simplifies a denatured bluegrass and soulless soul for a trek through four-color Americana—"Diner" could've neatly soundtracked a ’50s travelogue—that uneasily hops between guilty pleasure and neutered facility. The lone nod to modern R&B, this album's “Night on Bald Mountain,” singularly errs; even Walt wouldn't have dared animate "Purple Rain" for all audiences. JAY HORTON. 8 pm. Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., 234-9694. $26 advance, $28 day of show. All ages. Map

Ipanemia

Alberta Street Public House, 1036 NE Alberta St., 284-7665. Map

Friday Night Coffee House: Open Mic

Artichoke Community Music, 3130A SE Hawthorne Blvd., 232-8845. Map

Graham Young, Equisite Corpse, Yellow Crystal Star, Secret Powers, Philip Harris

[DRUGS NOT NEEDED] In a bizarre, mind-melting fusion of American geography and noise, the Artistery features an experimental showcase of Portland and Tallahassee (of all places!) noise and ambient acts. Electronauts Yellow Crystal Star create dark and ambient psychedelic landscapes with the same hopelessness found in the best (and most depressing) Boards of Canada discs. Secret Powers (comprising members of local electronic wizards Mega*Church, Tallahassee’s Dickhearse, and PDX acoustic ensemble Love Menu) plays mind-fucking, minimalist electronica with down-tempo beats and eerie lo-fi samples. For those of you who cower at that thought of taking experimental hallucinogens and staring at shifting geometric graphics, well, this may not be your lineup. CHANDLER FREDRICK. 8 pm. Artistery, 4315 SE Division St., 803-5942. $4. All ages. Map

Michale Graves, Adrian H, The Misfats

Ash Street Saloon, 225 SW Ash St., 226-0430. Map

Condor

Bar Mestizo at Andina, 1314 NW Glisan St., 228-9535. Map

Cool Nutz, Mistah Fab, and more

8 pm. Berbati's Pan, 231 SW Ankeny St., 248-4579. $13 in advance, $11 at door. Map

Holy Rollers

Bethany Village Grill, 4876 NW Bethany Blvd., 533-7736. Map

Scotland Barr & The Slowdrags, The Redeemed (9:30); Billy Kennedy (6-8:30)          

Biddy McGraw's, 6000 NE Glisan St., 233-1178. Map

DJ Nealie Neal

Blue Monk, 3341 SE Belmont St., 595-0575. Map

Killbox Vs. Jimm, Brian Zentz, pipedream, Patricia Furpurse

10 pm. Branx, 320 SE 2nd Ave., 234-5683. $5. Map

North Head

Buffalo Gap Saloon, 6835 SW Macadam Ave., 244-7111. Map

Two Step Slumber

Camellia Lounge, 510 NW 11th Ave., 221-2130. Map

Indigenous Education Foundation of Tanzania Benefit: Commotion, DJ Miss C (8pm)

Crown Room, 205 NW 4th Ave., 222-6655. Map

Umphrey's McGee

Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside St., 225-0047. Map

Pigs On The Wing, Oxcart

Dante's, 1 SW 3rd Ave., 226-6630. $7 in advance, $8 at door. Map

Lone Fir Musical Tributary: Storm & The Balls, Amelia, Jim Brunberg, Ritchie Young, Adam Shearer, Adam Selzer, The Taciturns Matt Sheehy, Holcombe Waller, Chris Robley, Nick Jaina, Pete Krebs, Leigh Marble, Courtenay Hameister

Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E Burnside St., 231-9663. Map

Marti Brom, ¼ Mile Combo

Duff's Garage, 1635 SE 7th Ave., 234-2337. Map

Travis Wiggins, Paper/Upper/Cuts, Sleepyhead

[CRATE-HOP] Mining both a seemingly endless crate of old, dusty vinyl and Run DMC's classic appearance on Reading Rainbow, (where Reading Is a Very Fresh Way 2 Learn cops its title), Please Step Out of the Vehicle's Travis Wiggins' new solo disc takes his love of ’80s hip-hop and turns it into a consistently entertaining collage of found sound. The liner notes state that it's "one of those first thought, best thought" projects, but that doesn't stop Wiggins from having fun—sampling local schizo-pop outfit Dykeritz; titling songs things like "I'm Freakin' Out Maaaann" and "You Probably Shouldn't Mess w/ Space Drugs..."; saying that it's supposed to be listened to in the yard. It's just starting to get cold again, but that doesn't mean we can't bump this shit all year long. MICHAEL MANNHEIMER. 9 pm. Dunes, 1905 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 493-8637. $5. 21+. Map

Break As We Fall

East Burn, 1800 E Burnside St., 236-2876. Map

Toshi, Nat, Mariano & J.B. (7 pm)

El Gaucho, 319 SW Broadway., 224-2700. Map

DJ Aquaman's Soul Stew

Goodfoot, 2845 SE Stark St., 239-9292. Map

Terry Robb

Gotham Tavern, 2240 N Interstate Ave., 517-9911. Map

Journeys by DJ: Mantis, Perfect Prescription, DJ Ghostdad

Ground Kontrol, 511 NW Couch St., 796-9364. Map

Kamelot, Edguy, Last Empire

[GLOBAL SEAT-WARMING] As the ides of Rocktober crash into Brovember, the Hawthorne Theatre's wheel of Tampa power-metal bands—Kamelot's got next—spins Iced Earth: atmospheric shredders known for violent narratives, righteous cover art, and a vocalist who briefly quit the band post-9/11 to work law enforcement (the replacement frontman, those terror years, also served as a Judas Priest fill-in, inspiring the film Rock Star). Through near a decade and a half of ever more theatrical, apocalyptic nods to bloodshed Napoleonic and futuristic, its sound has remained resolutely ’80s: shaken, but never stirred. JAY HORTON. 8 pm. Hawthorne Theatre, 3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 233-7100. $22.50, $25 day of show. All ages. Map

 Johnny Martin

Heathman Hotel, 1001 SW Broadway., 241-4100. Map

Rebecca Kilgore, Dave Frishberg

Jimmy Mak's, 221 NW 10th Ave., 295-6542. Map

Atomic Joe Rat, Penalty Killers, AJR, Evil Egg

Jolly Inn, 1937 SE 11th Ave., 234-7869. Map

Climatize

Jolly Roger, 1340 SE 12th Ave., 232-8060. Map

Mae Straight & The Hired Guns

Kenton Club, 2025 N Kilpatrick St., 285-3718. Map

Mongoloid Village, Floating Goat

Know, 2026 NE Alberta St., 473-8729. Map

King Fader

Lagano Lounge, 1435 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 664-6140. All ages. Map

Conjugal Visitors, Josh Cole Band (9:30 pm); The Quick & Easy Boys (6 pm)

LaurelThirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St., 232-1504. Map

The Felice Brothers, Deer Tick

Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St., 223-4527. Map

Chickweed (9 pm); Ebenezer (6 pm)

Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N Mississippi Ave., 288-3231. Map

Rollie Tussing

Mock Crest Tavern, 3435 N Lombard St., 283-5014. Map

The Cafe Cowboys

Muddy Rudder Public House, 8105 SE 7th Ave., 233-4410. Map

Jon Koonce & One More Mile

Original Halibut's, 2525 NE Alberta St., 808-9601. Map

DJ Gemo

Portland Center Stage, 128 NW 11th Ave., 445-3700. Map

Miss Michael Jodell & the Dim Sons

Press Club, 2621 SE Clinton St., 233-5656. Map

Tom Grant, Shelly Rudolph

Rafati's Encore, 310 SW Lincoln St., 221-0140. Map

Meteorwest, Fat Dog Heavy, The Model Citizen

Red Room, 2530 NE 82nd Ave., 256-3399. All ages. Map

DJ Ted Striker

Ringlers Pub, 1332 W Burnside St., 225-0627. Map

Limited Edition

Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave., 234-5683. Map

From Aphony, Radio Suicide, Hum The Drone

Satyricon, 125 NW 6th Ave., 227-0999. Map

The Un, 1908, Cold Metal

9 pm. Slabtown, 1033 NW 16th Ave., 223-0099. $5. Map

Bucyrus Erie

The Bitter End, 1981 W Burnside St., 971-222-2000. Map

David Friesen & John Gross

The Cave, 636 SW Jackson St., 274-4294. Map

The Rainy States, Church, Polka Dot Dot, The Daywreckers

The Knife Shop, 426 SW Washington St., 228-3669. Map

SubAtomic

The Twilight Room, 5242 N Lombard St., 283-5091. Map

Holding Out

Thirsty Lion Bar and Grill, 71 SW 2nd Ave., 222-2155. Map

Bryan Free, Kaddisfly, Brad Mackeson, Deepest Darkest

Tonic Lounge, 3100 NE Sandy Blvd., 238-0543. Map

The Bureau of Standards Big Band

Tony Starlight's, 3728 NE Sandy Blvd., 517-8584. Map

Soft Tags, Mint Chicks

9:30 pm. Towne Lounge, 714 SW 20th Place., 241-8696. $5. Map

Neighborhood Stars

Twilight Cafe & Bar, 1420 SE Powell Blvd., 232-3576. $3. Map

DJ HWY 7

Valentine's, 232 SW Ankeny St., 248-1600. Map

Tracy Klas, Bridge Creek Jennifer Lynn (9 pm); Reverb Brothers (7:30 pm)

White Eagle, 836 N Russell St., 282-6810. Map

Saturday October 25top

The Hayburners

9 Muses Acoustic Tavern, 2715 SE Belmont St., 236-3848. Map

Ehren Ebbage

Alberta Street Public House, 1036 NE Alberta St., 284-7665. Map

Sara Grey

Artichoke Community Music, 3130A SE Hawthorne Blvd., 232-8845. Map

Jeffrey Lewis and the Jackals, Arrington de Dionyso, Angelo Spencer

[HISTORY LESSON, PT. 2] More crack poet than rock star, Jeffrey Lewis performs music—lyrically rich, melodically simple—that relies on his undeniable wit as well as his unparalleled mastery of the story song. Outlining years of rock lore in just a few verses, Lewis relates comic-book levels of geekdoom to tunes about the history of punk rock, communism and whatever the hell he feels like that rival the best of the antifolk genre. Sometimes I wish some of the songs were more tuneful, but few people out there are writing about pop culture the way this dude is. Documentary music isn't supposed to be this cool. MICHAEL MANNHEIMER. 8 pm. Artistery, 4315 SE Division St., 803-5942. $7. All ages. Map

POH-Hop 10: One Be Lo,Members of Sandpeople, Libretto, D. Black& Spaceman, The Garden, Ray Ray of G-ism, Grynch, Syndel, Santozin, Serge Severe, Diezel P, Luck 1, Conscious, Rapper E

Ash Street Saloon, 225 SW Ash St., 226-0430. All ages. Map

John Wiese, Thrones, Grouper

[GLORIOUS EAR WRECK] What's that high-pitched whine you hear in small, quiet rooms? Oh, just a tone that you'll never hear again, because now you'll hear it forever, like getting the A stuck on your keyboard, AAA… All those loud bars, DJ nights, rock concerts and, yes, noise shows—they add up. Noise heads—those who prefer noise to melody—carry their permanent ear damage proudly. Think of it as a free, permanent iPod. John Wiese, easily in the top echelon of U.S. noise constructors (he has collaborated with SunnO))), Merzbow, Wolf Eyes, you name it) will wreck your ears in glorious ways, with precision, violence and beauty. Like being eaten by wolves at dawn, it's the only honorable way to go out. ERIK BADER. 8 pm. Backspace, 115 NW 5th Ave., 248-2900. $6. All ages. Map

Sambafeat    

Bar Mestizo at Andina, 1314 NW Glisan St., 228-9535. Map

Night Moves: King Fader

Berbati's Pan, 231 SW Ankeny St., 248-4579. Map

The Notwist, Jel & DJ Odd Nosdam

[808s AND HEARTACHE] This year's The Devil, You + Me—the Notwist's first record in six years—finds the German trio (after years spent rearranging and recrafting its sound) taking the template set on 2002 breakthrough Neon Golden and adding big, sloppy doses of brisk electric guitars to its signature glockenspiel-plus-hushed-programmed-beats sound. It's not nearly the startling transformation that characterized its earlier makeover from grunge flag-bearers to MacBook acolytes, but the Notwist has always been about the subtler pleasures—slightly buried melodies, clinky synths, and big, open-hearted doses of bleary-eyed romanticism. Aren't you glad they're back? MICHAEL MANNHEIMER. 9:30 pm. Berbati's Pan, 231 SW Ankeny St., 248-4579. $15 advance, $18 day of show. 21+. Map

Bev and the Boy

Bethany Village Grill, 4876 NW Bethany Blvd., 533-7736. Map

Jimmy Boyer

Biddy McGraw's, 6000 NE Glisan St., 233-1178. Map

Rush-n-Disco, Saucy Yoda, Solomon, DJ

10 pm. Branx, 320 SE 2nd Ave., 234-5683. $3. Map

The Beckerheads

Buffalo Gap Saloon, 6835 SW Macadam Ave., 244-7111. Map

Vintage Pocket

Camellia Lounge, 510 NW 11th Ave., 221-2130. Map

Rose City Rollers Bash: DJ AMGold

Crown Room, 205 NW 4th Ave., 222-6655. Map

Conor Oberst and The Mystic Valley Band, Jenny Lewis

[GROWING PAINS] Dear Jenny: Jesus, what happened? First came the tragic misstep that was the last Rilo Kiley album; instead of singing those gorgeously heartbreaking tales of boys-done-you-wrong you ditched the first-person narratives in favor of faceless, sexed-up pop rock that buried the guitars and shot (and missed, obviously) for the charts. As your hot pants got shorter city by city, so did my tolerance for your shtick. And now this: New solo venture Acid Tongue forgoes the indie-pop simplicity of Rabbit Fur Coat for trad country and roots-rock years past your age. Honey, you can't be twentysomething forever, but don't run from your heart just yet. What happens when there's no mystery left? Your biggest crush becomes, well, More Adventurous.  Luv, Michael MICHAEL MANNHEIMER. 9 pm. Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside St., 225-0047. $25. All ages. Map

Lael Alderman, Blue Skies for Black Hearts, Cabinessence

Dante's, 1 SW 3rd Ave., 226-6630. Map

Toubab Krewe, DJ Equal

Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E Burnside St., 231-9663. Map

Los Cowtones

Duff's Garage, 1635 SE 7th Ave., 234-2337. Map

Ali Wesley

East Burn, 1800 E Burnside St., 236-2876. Map

Toshi, Nat, Mariano & J.B. (7 pm)

El Gaucho, 319 SW Broadway., 224-2700. Map

Bollywood Horror VI: DJ Anjali, The Incredible Kid

Fez Ballroom, 316 SW 11th Ave., 221-7262. Map

Devin Philips Band

Goodfoot, 2845 SE Stark St., 239-9292. Map

Carley Baer

Gotham Tavern, 2240 N Interstate Ave., 517-9911. Map

Reganomix: DJ Jammotron, DJ A-Minus

Ground Kontrol, 511 NW Couch St., 796-9364. Map

3Oh!3, Chain Gang of 1974, Innerpartysystem

[PUNK GOES TO DIE] Did you ever hear the Punk Goes Crunk compilation that slithered out earlier this year, featuring rap songs performed by various disreputable kiddie-punk bands? If so, then you probably recall the pretty violent retching episode that happened to coincide. Well, Boulder boys 3Oh!3 clearly checked that album out but, rather than experiencing the re-emergence of their breakfasts, presumably witnessed instead the aura of Lil Jon tossing dollar bills at their sick, sick faces. The latest in a rich tradition of punk-versed chaps dumbing down for the ’tween market, a form of music whiter than this is very hard to imagine. Please refrain from laughing along with them. DAVID ROBINSON. 8 pm. Hawthorne Theatre, 3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 233-7100. $10 advance, $12 day of show. All ages. Map

 Linda Lee Michelet

Heathman Restaurant & Bar, 1001 SW Broadway., 790-7752. Map

DOUBLE DOWN!!!

8 pm. Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St., 239-7639. $5. Map

Jessie Marquez

Jimmy Mak's, 221 NW 10th Ave., 295-6542. Map

Jessie Marquez & The Mike Denny Group

[BOLERO-BASED ACOUSTIC EMO] As teacher, University of Oregon prof and performer, guitarist Denny has been a stalwart of the Eugene jazz scene for more than a decade. He’s formed a rewarding partnership with Marquez, a sultry chanteuse who specializes in the filin music (a kind of bolero-based acoustic emo that draws on jazz and bossa nova) of her father’s native Cuba, where she has also studied and performed. BRETT CAMPBELL. 8 pm. Jimmy Mak's, 221 NW 10th Ave., 295-6542. $10. 21+. Map

Cootie Platoon, Dart Gun, The Vignettes

Jolly Inn, 1937 SE 11th Ave., 234-7869. Map

Chata Addy the Music Man

Jolly Roger, 1340 SE 12th Ave., 232-8060. Map

Tom Heinl, Podunk

Kenton Club, 2025 N Kilpatrick St., 285-3718. All ages. Map

The Moondoggies, Michael Dean Damron and Thee Loyal Bastards (9:30 pm); Little Sue & Lynn Conover (6 pm)

LaurelThirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St., 232-1504. All ages. Map

Acroyer, Josh D, Ryze+Fall, Pinpoint Red

Lounge 221, 221 SW Pine St., . Map

Cloudsplitter (9 pm); Mora Caboose, Beau & Kelly (6 pm); Lorna Miller's Little Kids' Jamboree (6pm)

[ROOTS ROCK] It's tough to label something "classic rock" without subjecting it to the test of time, but just as modern pianists continue to train classically, Cloudsplitter is born out of the same methodology. There's a certain fundamentalism in its craft, fit with the necessary ingredients of coasting rhythm guitar, pleading vocals and a wailing harmonica. Rumor has it, the Portland foursome will be playing an interpretation of the Boss' Nebraska record, with lap steel, mandoguitar and a host of vocalists. Intriguing. MARK STOCK. 9 pm. Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N Mississippi Ave., 288-3231. Cover. 21+. Map

Blueprints

Mock Crest Tavern, 3435 N Lombard St., 283-5014. Map

Ehren Ebbage (5 pm)

Music Millennium, 3158 E Burnside St., 231-8926. Map

DJ Deathtouch

Ohm, 31 NW 1st Ave., 224-5562. Map

Jim Mesi & Ed Newman

Original Halibut's, 2525 NE Alberta St., 808-9601. Map

The Wires, The Sun-Birds

Portland Center Stage, 128 NW 11th Ave., 445-3700. Map

Lisa Stringfield, Lara Michelle & Sarah King 

Press Club, 2621 SE Clinton St., 233-5656. Map

Tom Grant, Dave Captein

Rafati's Encore, 310 SW Lincoln St., 221-0140. Map

The Honus Huffhines, Insect, This Fair City

Red Room, 2530 NE 82nd Ave., 256-3399. Map

Against Me!, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Future of the Left

[SAVIORS OF ROCK] It's really a shame at this point in his career that Ted Leo is still playing second fiddle to acts such as the commendable but rarely ambitious punks of Against Me!. In the past decade, Leo has become the quintessential indie working man, churning out album after album of no-frills guitar rock that seems to hold the remarkably ill luck of perpetually missing its cultural moment in the sun. Despite this, Leo and his cohorts are still putting out records—and the razor's edge of the group’s songwriting is only getting sharper with each marathon stretch of touring, guaranteeing that whether or not he piques the interest of Against Me!'s young fan base, Leo will certainly get some feet moving with his own material. SHANE DANAHER. 8 pm. Roseland, 8 NW 6th Ave., 219-9929 (Grill), 224-2038 (Theater). $18 advance, $20 day of show. Map

Glass Candy, Farah, Nite Jewel, Mike Simonetti, DJ Linoleum

[VIVA ITALO] You can skip wearing the red, green and white that symbolize Italy's flag if you remember to bring your dancing shoes for über-hip label Italians Do It Better's sweet Rose City showcase and release celebration this Saturday. Headlining the dance party is Glass Candy, releasing its sample-heavy summer jam, "Geto Boys," as a 12-inch single in conjunction with the evening. Joining the Italo Disco duo is a host of labelmates, including Los Angeles' Nite Jewel and Italians Do It Better co-owner DJ Mike Simonetti. Texan songstress Farah rounds out the stable, making this the first time she'll be weaving disco dreams out of sparse beats in Bridgetown. The only other essential Italians Do It Better gem missing from this crown? The elusive Mirage, but if this night is all the rage as signs point it to be, maybe it'll be enough to draw the act from seclusion. NILINA MASON-CAMPBELL. 9 pm. Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave., 234-5683. 21+. Map

Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster, A Static Lullaby, Showbread, Confide, Attack Attack!

Satyricon, 125 NW 6th Ave., 227-0999. All ages. Map

Panacea, Presh, The Abejas

9 pm, $5. Slabtown, 1033 NW 16th Ave., 223-0099. Map

The Gill Reynolds Trio

Tennessee Red's BBQ, 2133 SE 11th Ave., . Map

Josh Deutsch and Four Across

The Cave, 636 SW Jackson St., 274-4294. Map

The Sea Caves, Apple War, Climber

The Knife Shop, 426 SW Washington St., 228-3669. Map

Joseph Konty

Thirsty Lion Bar and Grill, 71 SW 2nd Ave., 222-2155. Map

Perseverance, Iron Circus, Thunderstruck

Tonic Lounge, 3100 NE Sandy Blvd., 238-0543. Map

The Tony Starlight Show

Tony Starlight's, 3728 NE Sandy Blvd., 517-8584. Map

Another Perfect Crime, Kusikia

9:30 pm. Towne Lounge, 714 SW 20th Place., 241-8696. $5. All ages. Map

Stag Bitten, Lickety, Splinter Cake

9 pm. Twilight Cafe & Bar, 1420 SE Powell Blvd., 232-3576. $3. Map

DJ Knife Hits

Valentine's, 232 SW Ankeny St., 248-1600. All ages. Map

The Student Loan (4:30 pm)

White Eagle, 836 N Russell St., 282-6810. Map

The Toni Lincoln Band w/ Ben Darwish & Phil Baker

Wilf's Restaurant and Bar, Union Station, 800 NW 6th Ave., 223-0070. Map

Sunday October 26top

Edie Carey

Alberta Street Public House, 1036 NE Alberta St., 284-7665. Map

Neutria, The Unit Breed, Parade of Storms, Minoton

Ash Street Saloon, 225 SW Ash St., 226-0430. Map

Jazz Service: Augustana Jazz Quartet

Augustana Lutheran Church, 2714 NE 14th Ave., 288-6174. Map

Tracy Kim  

Bar Mestizo at Andina, 1314 NW Glisan St., 228-9535. Map

Skin City Pdx Black Carpet VIP Party

9:30 pm. Berbati's Pan, 231 SW Ankeny St., 248-4579. Map

Irish Circle: Hanz Araki & Cary Novotny

Biddy McGraw's, 6000 NE Glisan St., 233-1178. Map

Ron Steen Jam: Mike Horsfall & Kevin Deitz

Clyde's Prime Rib, 5474 NE Sandy Blvd., 281-9200. Map

David Garza

9 pm. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E Burnside St., 231-9663. $10 in advance, $12 at door. Map

Toshi, Nat, Mariano & J.B. (5:30 pm)

El Gaucho, 319 SW Broadway., 224-2700. Map

Flashbulb

Fez Ballroom, 316 SW 11th Ave., 221-7262. Map

Black Sunday: DJ Hellion, DJ Sacrifyx

Ground Kontrol, 511 NW Couch St., 796-9364. All ages. Map

The Dan Balmer Trio

Jimmy Mak's, 221 NW 10th Ave., 295-6542. All ages. Map

Action Friend, Juan Prophet Organization

Know, 2026 NE Alberta St., 473-8729. All ages. Map

Freak Mountain Ramblers (6 pm)

LaurelThirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St., 232-1504. Map

Jen Youngs, Jenny Foulkes (9 pm); Cuba Aché (6 pm)

Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N Mississippi Ave., 288-3231. Map

Campfire (3 - 6 pm)

Mississippi Station, 3943 N Mississippi Blvd., 517-5751. Map

RnR Ladies Camp Showcase (2pm)

Satyricon, 125 NW 6th Ave., 227-0999. Map

Dominique Leone, Capillary Action, Pegasus, Powernap

[GOULASH COLLAGE POP] That musician Dominique Leone's self-titled debut album crams together genres à la Cornelius—pop, assorted ethnic bric-a-brac, electronica, Beatles-style rock, Brian Wilson bliss, ambient, you name it—will come as little surprise to those familiar with his nuanced Pitchfork crit scribblings. What's shocking is the omnivorous, Beck-like ease with which Leone transitions from one genre to another, seamlessly pasting together stylistic sound collages one can easily get lost in. You almost wish he'd set down his pen and devote himself solely to recording and performance. RAY CUMMINGS. 9 pm. Someday Lounge, 125 NW 5th Ave., 248-1030. $6. 21+. Map

Gods and Kings, Neon Culpa

The Knife Shop, 426 SW Washington St., 228-3669. Map

Open Mic

White Eagle, 836 N Russell St., 282-6810. Map

Monday October 27top

Collie Buddz

Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., 234-9694. Map

Kate Power, Steve Einhorn

Alberta Street Public House, 1036 NE Alberta St., 284-7665. Map

Open Mic

Ash Street Saloon, 225 SW Ash St., 226-0430. Map

Sambafeat

Bar Mestizo at Andina, 1314 NW Glisan St., 228-9535. Map

Karaoke From Hell, Ground Zero Lounge, Monday Movie

Dante's, 1 SW 3rd Ave., 226-6630. Map

Lady Dottie and The Diamonds, Holly Headliner, Dusty Santa Maria

[HIP CHANTEUSE] Following the burgeoning hipster adoration for propulsive soul ploughed by (and future generations shall marvel) Amy Winehouse, sixtysomething San Diego blues chanteuse Lady Dottie has embarked on a national tour of tastemaker dens before a richly deserved CMJ showcase, and backed by former members of beloved S.D. post-punkers GoGoGo Airheart, the Lady's presence—with powerful build, preternatural vocals, and energy not of this world—dispels any notion of novelty act. JAY HORTON. 9 pm. East End, 203 SE Grand Ave., 232-0056. Cover. 21+. Map

Toshi, Nat, Mariano & J.B. (7 pm)

El Gaucho, 319 SW Broadway., 224-2700. Map

Sonic Forum Open Mic

Goodfoot, 2845 SE Stark St., 239-9292. Map

Service Industrial: DJs Paradox & Tibin

Ground Kontrol, 511 NW Couch St., 796-9364. Map

Chuck Ragan, Ben Nichols, Tim Barry, Kevin Seconds, Austin Lucas, Right On John

[BLUE-COLLAR ACOUSTIC PUNK] As good as Hot Water Music, Lucero and Avail are, a decent argument could be made that each group’s respective frontmen are at least as compelling performing on the solo stage as with band buddies in tow. Indeed, head-to-head comparisons between the most recent PDX solo and band outings of Tim Barry/Avail and Ben Nicholls/Lucero lean toward that conclusion—although for these purposes we'll choose to forget about HWM tearing the Roseland up during September's MusicfestNW. On this "Revival Tour," each will play a solo set before teaming up for the intriguing prospect of some collaborative efforts. DAVID ROBINSON. 8 pm. Hawthorne Theatre, 3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 233-7100. $12 advance, $15 day of show. All ages. Map

Dan Balmer

Jimmy Mak's, 221 NW 10th Ave., 295-6542. Map

Podunk

Kenton Club, 2025 N Kilpatrick St., 285-3718. Map

Kung Pao Chickens (7 pm)

LaurelThirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St., 232-1504. Map

Two Step Slumber (9 pm); Portland Spelling Bee (7 pm)

Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N Mississippi Ave., 288-3231. Map

Dave Fleschner Trio (7:30 pm)

O'Connor's Vault, 7850 SW Capitol Highway., 244-1690. Map

A Case of the Mondays

9 pm. Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave., 234-5683. FREE. Map

New Band Night

The Knife Shop, 426 SW Washington St., 228-3669. Map

Pete Krebs

The Maiden, 639 SE Morrison St., 232-5553. Map

Adrian H and the Wounds

White Eagle, 836 N Russell St., 282-6810. Map

Tuesday October 28top

Inspiring Odin, Bill Skins Fifth Will Punch You Right in the Face, Huge Sally

[FACE BREAKER] We're not sure who this Bill Skins Fifth is, but based on the rowdy-as-hell, tongue-in-cheek band brandishing his moniker, we'd reckon he'd sock your mouth so hard you'd shit your teeth. Led by the psychotically goofy vocals of Anthony James Cotham, the PDX trio rocks old-school punk with an emphasis on the keyboard (set to electric organ), landing somewhere between basement punk show and a night in a hockey arena—both places equally likely to involve face punching. AP KRYZA. 9:15 pm. Ash Street Saloon, 225 SW Ash St., 226-0430. Free. 21+. Map

Danny Romero

Bar Mestizo at Andina, 1314 NW Glisan St., 228-9535. Map

Dave Daniels

Camellia Lounge, 510 NW 11th Ave., 221-2130. Map

The Ed Forman Show

Dante's, 1 SW 3rd Ave., 226-6630. Map

Sam Phillips, Lara Michell

Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E Burnside St., 231-9663. Map

Dover Weinberg Quartet

Duff's Garage, 1635 SE 7th Ave., 234-2337. Map

Strange Boys, The Whips and the Whales, The Strange Effects

[BRIT-INVASIVE] Shambling a distinctly Southern lacquer on trademarkable Nuggets' chassis, the Strange Boys—and, thoroughly odd Texans nudging drinkin' age, never has a band been better named—plough the garage rock, but it's an odd garage, housing a Vespa alongside rusted F-150 that struggles, noisily, to get above second gear. Slowly strummed bleary-eyed soul tends to be either hesitant or threatening; the Strange Boys' are, instead, sneering mod-billy approximating a Brighton Beach gunfight as heard through a few more cough syrups. JAY HORTON. 9 pm. East End, 203 SE Grand Ave., 232-0056. Cover. 21+. Map

Toshi, Nat, Mariano & J.B. (7 pm)

El Gaucho, 319 SW Broadway., 224-2700. Map

Shadowplay: DJ Horrid, DJ Carrion

Fez Ballroom, 316 SW 11th Ave., 221-7262. Map

Rock Band Tuesdays w/ DJ Destructo

Ground Kontrol, 511 NW Couch St., 796-9364. Map

Mel Brown Septet

Jimmy Mak's, 221 NW 10th Ave., 295-6542. Map

Tree Frogs (9:30 pm); Jackstraw (6 pm)

LaurelThirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St., 232-1504. Map

Annie Bethancourt (9 pm); Pachi Pamwe (6 pm)

Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N Mississippi Ave., 288-3231. Map

Pete Krebs Trio (7 - 9 pm)

Mississippi Station, 3943 N Mississippi Blvd., 517-5751. Map

Steve Cameron & Dave Mathis

Mock Crest Tavern, 3435 N Lombard St., 283-5014. Map

Acoustic Night: Matt French

Portland Center Stage, 128 NW 11th Ave., 445-3700. Map

Elmapi, Matterlink, Ed Edwards Mukis, Ah Holly Fam'ly, Sandwich

[MIX AND MATCH] Quite the cross-genre mindfuck going on with this show: in one corner, Elmapi and Matterlink, a sweet electropop duo from Paris; in the other, local schizophrenic circuit-bender Ed Edwards Mukis. Mediating the action is the gentle ornate pop of Ah Holly Family. Considering the wide range of tastes that almost any music fan I know has, I'm surprised more shows like this aren't going on more often. Hopefully, this marks a nice shift in the way bookers are approaching musical miscegenation. ROBERT HAM. 7pm. Rererato Artspace, 5135 NE 42nd Ave., 732-407-4418. $4. All ages. Map

Brightwood

Satyricon, 125 NW 6th Ave., 227-0999. Map

PDX Songwriters Showcase

The Knife Shop, 426 SW Washington St., 228-3669. Map

The Caldonias

Valentine's, 232 SW Ankeny St., 248-1600. Map

Alpaca

White Eagle, 836 N Russell St., 282-6810. Map

Alison Moyet, Brendan James

[’80S ICON ALONE] Alison Moyet's brassy voice has been at the heart of two bona fide ’80s classics—"Don't Go" and "Situation,” both tracks from her short-lived collaboration with Vince Clarke known as Yaz. Since then, this British belter has veered from torch songs to near-goth exercises with surprising amounts of verve and bravado. Although Yaz reunited to much acclaim recently, her show this evening is a solo venture that will hopefully touch on all the corners of her vast back catalog. ROBERT HAM. 8 pm. Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell St., 284-8686. $25 advance, $28 day of show. All ages. Map

Wednesday October 29top

Ray Fortune, Jared Finck

9 Muses Acoustic Tavern, 2715 SE Belmont St., 236-3848. Map

Little Feat

[CLASSIC JAM] Without late leader Lowell George, Little Feat became a name-brand jam band à la later Allman Brothers or the occasional Dead reunion—though the caliber of musicianship among the Feat's surviving and new members is far closer to Allmans awesome than deathly Dead, the band is still capable of stretching and twisting those classic songs like so much funky, psychedelic Silly Putty. If you can get past George's omnipresent absence, it makes for a great night out. JEFF ROSENBERG. 8 pm. Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., 234-9694. $35. All ages. Map

Mesomanos, Tiger House, Pill Thief, Wishyunu

Ash Street Saloon, 225 SW Ash St., 226-0430. Map

Neftali Rivera

Bar Mestizo at Andina, 1314 NW Glisan St., 228-9535. Map

Yelle, Passion Pit, Funeral Party

9 pm. Berbati's Pan, 231 SW Ankeny St., 248-4579. $15 in advance, $18 at door. Map

Tavernacle Choir

Bethany Village Grill, 4876 NW Bethany Blvd., 533-7736. Map

Wheel Up Wednedays: Cansaman, Trinity Sounds & YT, Small Axe Sounds

Blue Monk, 3341 SE Belmont St., 595-0575. Map

Open Mic

Buffalo Gap Saloon, 6835 SW Macadam Ave., 244-7111. Map

When the Broken Bow

Camellia Lounge, 510 NW 11th Ave., 221-2130. Map

Brothers Young, Rachel Taylor Brown, Kaitlyn Ni Donovan

[YOUNG AT HEART] Let’s clear up a common misconception: Though he serves as a sort of “musical guru,” Loch Lomond’s Ritchie Young is not a full-fledged member of Brothers Young. The musical outfit of the rest of the family (in this case brothers Dustin, Michael and Dillon), the Brothers Young create tunes that are more exuberant than big bro's ornate chamber folk. Full of spot-on harmonies, soft-focus melodies and, on “Resisting Your Wardrobe,” a healthy dose of kettle drums, Brothers Young deserve your full attention. MICHAEL MANNHEIMER. 9 pm. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E Burnside St., 231-9663. $8. 21+. Map

Suburban Slim, Marco Savo & Jeff Strawbridge

Duff's Garage, 1635 SE 7th Ave., 234-2337. Map

Task Master, Brutophilia, Coastal

Dunes, 1905 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 493-8637. Map

Travis Magrane

East Burn, 1800 E Burnside St., 236-2876. Map

Hate of the City: Hellshock, DJ Keebler, DJ Jonny P Jewel

East End, 203 SE Grand Ave., 232-0056. Map

Toshi, Nat, Mariano & J.B. (7 pm)

El Gaucho, 319 SW Broadway., 224-2700. Map

Melvin Seals, Cast of Clowns

Goodfoot, 2845 SE Stark St., 239-9292. Map

TRONix: Hallowbleep

Ground Kontrol, 511 NW Couch St., 796-9364. Map

The Expendables, Rebelution, OPM

7 pm. Hawthorne Theatre, 3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 233-7100. $13 in advance, $15 at door. Map

Mary Kadderly Duo (7 pm)

Heathman Restaurant & Bar, 1001 SW Broadway., 790-7752. Map

Asobi Seksu, Double Dutch, Chrome Wings

[STARGAZING] NYC act Asobi Seksu spent its first two albums attempting vainly to recapture My Bloody Valentine’s greatness with only occasional success. The records are well crafted, and years of hard touring certainly honed the group’s live abilities, but the highlight of every show was still the Phil Spector cover. In preparation for the release of its third (as yet untitled) album, the “less shoegaze, more pop” version of Asobi Seksu will use Portland as a test market. As clinical as that sounds, the shoe fits. Singer Yuki Chikudate and guitarist James Hanna seem to have fired the rest of the band and replaced them with session players. In a perfect universe, Asobi Seksu might take some cues from an honest local act like Chrome Wings, which has integrity in its sights rather than career ambitions. NATHAN CARSON. 9 pm. Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St., 239-7639. $8. 21+. Map

Mel Brown Quartet

Jimmy Mak's, 221 NW 10th Ave., 295-6542. Map

Eric Tonsfeldt

Kells, 112 SW 2nd Ave., 227-4057. Map

The Starlings (9 pm); Two Beers Veirs: Laura Veirs, Chris Funk & Annalisa Tornfelt  (6 pm)

LaurelThirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St., 232-1504. Map

Wadada Wednesdays: XactChange HiFi

Lola's Room at the Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside St., 225-0047. Map

Greensky Bluegrass

Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St., 223-4527. Map

Chica Y Los Gatos, Huge Sally (9 pm); Tim Connell (6 pm)

Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N Mississippi Ave., 288-3231. Map

Jerad Finck (5:30 pm)

Music Millennium, 3158 E Burnside St., 231-8926. Map

Thad Beckman

Original Halibut's, 2525 NE Alberta St., 808-9601. Map

Tana The Tattooed Lady & The Royal Flush

Portland Center Stage, 128 NW 11th Ave., 445-3700. Map

JJ and the Zydeco Dog Pound

PPAA, 618 SE Alder St., 206-9311. Map

Tansy Tarweed

Red and Black Cafe, 400 SE 12th Ave., 231-3899. Map

Modernstate, The Heligoats, Travis Wiggins

7pm-10pm. Rererato Artspace, 5135 NE 42nd Ave., 732-407-4418. $4 suggested donation. All ages. Map

Wadada Wednesday: XactChange HiFi

Ringlers Pub, 1332 W Burnside St., 225-0627. All ages. Map

Butchered Fixation, Scars of the Archetype, Hyphema

9 pm. Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave., 234-5683. $5. Map

Reclaim The City, Breathe Your Last, The Parsimony Effect, Siren

Satyricon, 125 NW 6th Ave., 227-0999. Map

DJ Mello Cee, DJ Oso Fresh

9 pm. Someday Lounge, 125 NW 5th Ave., 248-1030. FREE. Map

Nancy King Invitational

The Cave, 636 SW Jackson St., 274-4294. Map

The Pete Krebs Trio

The Knife Shop, 426 SW Washington St., 228-3669. Map

Will Bradley

Thirsty Lion, 71 SW 2nd Ave., 222-2155. Map

Will Bradley

Thirsty Lion Bar and Grill, 71 SW 2nd Ave., 222-2155. Map

The Revolutionaries, DJ Ital Vibes

Tonic Lounge, 3100 NE Sandy Blvd., 238-0543. Map

The Fedora Hour (7:30)

Tony Starlight's, 3728 NE Sandy Blvd., 517-8584. Map

TLC Country Night: Mike & Josh

Valentine's, 232 SW Ankeny St., 248-1600. Map

Ron Steen Trio

Wilf's Restaurant and Bar, Union Station, 800 NW 6th Ave., 223-0070. Map

Thursday October 30top

Debra Cowan

9 Muses Acoustic Tavern, 2715 SE Belmont St., 236-3848. Map

Brian Posehn, Jacob Sirof

[RAGING NERD] What I love about Brian Posehn is that he is the polar opposite of the pampered hack comedians who can fill up the Rose Garden (I'm looking at you, Dane Cook). He actually seems like one of us: He collects comic books, loves heavy metal and has a physique that he describes as looking like "a bag full of farts." It helps that he's one of the funniest comics working today, willing to cart his own missteps and nerdiness as a platform for the amusement of others. ROBERT HAM. 8 pm. Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., 234-9694. $20. All ages. Map

Brian Copeland Band

Alberta Street Public House, 1036 NE Alberta St., 284-7665. Map

Mike Mudd and Friends

Artichoke Community Music, 3130A SE Hawthorne Blvd., 232-8845. Map

Pitchforkmotorway, The Hickmans, Cootie Platoon, Bikini Girls with Machine Guns

Ash Street Saloon, 225 SW Ash St., 226-0430. Map

Benefit for Viva Las Vegas at Dixie Tavern

9 pm. AudioCinema, 226 SE Madison St., 750-5363. Map

Jessie Marquez

Bar Mestizo at Andina, 1314 NW Glisan St., 228-9535. Map

Devin the Dude, The Coughee Brothaz

[HIIIGH-ASS HIP-HOP] You know director and comic-book scribe Kevin Smith's dynamic-duo creation, Bluntman & Chronic? Well, Devin the Dude is a real-life, hip-hop version of those guys: leaping bales of weed in a single bound, able to clear a warehouse full of pot smoke by inhaling, flying so high he's up in the clouds, etc. But when Devin exhales, stoned—and oddly on point—sociopolitical commentary comes out. As for the Coughee Brothaz, they're his crew, and they're on the same THC trip Devin is. If you smell something funny wafting through the audience during this show, rest assured—it ain't oregano. RAY CUMMINGS. 10 pm. Berbati's Pan, 231 SW Ankeny St., 248-4579. $15 advance, $18 day of show. 21+. Map

Distorted Folk

Bethany Village Grill, 4876 NW Bethany Blvd., 533-7736. Map

Will West

Biddy McGraw's, 6000 NE Glisan St., 233-1178. Map

Storie Grubb

Camellia Lounge, 510 NW 11th Ave., 221-2130. Map

Steve Kerin

Chapel Pub, 430 N Killingsworth St., 286-0372. Map

Bluetech, Pitchblack, DJ Devon

Crown Room, 205 NW 4th Ave., 222-6655. Map

Latin Night

Crush, 1400 SE Morrison St., 235-8150. Map

Lykke Li, Friendly Fires

[A MOVABLE FEIST] Another adorably eccentric indie songstress beloved for scoring commercials (trust me, you’ve heard "Little Bit") and wine bars, complete with attractively exotic origins (Stockholm), the friends accompanying such (Björn Yttling, best known for work with Peter and John, produced her recent debut, Youth Novels), and a nom de voix that dares serious pronunciation. Fortunately, Lykke Li indulges the winsome Tinker Bell effect with a rare swagger—call it pixie fatale—tastefully scattered beats, and melodies threatening to linger beyond the next ad sales season. JAY HORTON. 9 pm. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E Burnside St., 231-9663. $15 advance, $17 day of show. 21+. Map

Rusalka, Invertibrate, Sleeping with the Earth

Dunes, 1905 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 493-8637. Map

Guitar Recovery Project

East Burn, 1800 E Burnside St., 236-2876. Map

Antiworld, DJ Cityrocker

East End, 203 SE Grand Ave., 232-0056. Map

Toshi, Nat, Mariano & J.B. (7 pm)

El Gaucho, 319 SW Broadway., 224-2700. Map

Kate Elliot

Gotham Tavern, 2240 N Interstate Ave., 517-9911. Map

Second Variety: DJ Tyme Child

Ground Kontrol, 511 NW Couch St., 796-9364. All ages. Map

Johnny Martin Duo (7 pm)

Heathman Restaurant & Bar, 1001 SW Broadway., 790-7752. Map

The Spinto Band, Frightened Rabbit, Blue Skies For Black Hearts

[NEW SLANG] It’s a shame, but the Spinto Band has never really gotten a fair shake. Releasing its debut, Nice and Nicely Done, in 2005, the band was pushed to the outer margins of the show-and-tell indie world by inferior acts like Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. And while frontman Nick Krill’s anxious, yelpy voice garnered lots of David Byrne comparisons, the band’s Pavement-by-way-of-Something Else sound shook just as many Philly house parties as OC television sets. Unfortunately, as a colleague duly noted, when you write a pop tune as perfect as “Oh Mandy” it’s bound for “New Slang” territory—doomed to be shouted out whenever the band plays a set, only never to be repeated. Sigh. MICHAEL MANNHEIMER. 8:30 pm. Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St., 239-7639. $10 advance, $12 day of show. 21+. Map

Mel Brown B3 Organ Group

Jimmy Mak's, 221 NW 10th Ave., 295-6542. Map

Jack Savage

Jolly Roger, 1340 SE 12th Ave., 232-8060. Map

Eric Tonsfeldt

Kells, 112 SW 2nd Ave., 227-4057. Map

Woman's Blues Review: Sonny Hess, Megan James

Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave., 249-3983. Map

The Pink Snowflakes, Doctor Moss

7 pm. Know, 2026 NE Alberta St., 473-8729. Map

Billy Kennedy Band (9:30 pm); Lewi Longmire Band (6 pm)

LaurelThirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St., 232-1504. Map

Eric Himan (9 pm); Steelo (6 pm)

Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N Mississippi Ave., 288-3231. Map

Open Mic

Mock Crest Tavern, 3435 N Lombard St., 283-5014. Map

Michael Carlos (7 pm)

Music Millennium, 3158 E Burnside St., 231-8926. Map

Harlem Nights: The Blacknotes, DJ Mello Cee

Ohm, 31 NW 1st Ave., 224-5562. Map

Terry Robb

Original Halibut's, 2525 NE Alberta St., 808-9601. Map

Karaoke From Hell

Portland Center Stage, 128 NW 11th Ave., 445-3700. Map

Danny Hay Davis Band

Prime Time Bar and Grill, 16015 SE Stark., . Map

Mary Kadderly

Rafati's Encore, 310 SW Lincoln St., 221-0140. Map

Yellow Crystal Star, Eet, Mangled Bohemians

Red Room, 2530 NE 82nd Ave., 256-3399. All ages. Map

Citizen Cope, Alice Smith

8 pm. Roseland, 8 NW 6th Ave., 219-9929 (Grill), 224-2038 (Theater). $25. Map

Franki Chan, The Toxic Avenger, H.R. Paperstacks Vs. Nathan Detroit, Matt Vs. Kellan

9 pm. Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave., 234-5683. $8. Map

Ceremonial Castings, Depths Of Tartarus, Goatsoldier, Grim Ritual

Satyricon, 125 NW 6th Ave., 227-0999. All ages. Map

The Fix, Rev Shines, Ohmega Watts, DJ Kez, DJ Dun Diggy

9 pm. Someday Lounge, 125 NW 5th Ave., 248-1030. FREE. Map

Ludvig Berghe Trio

The Cave, 636 SW Jackson St., 274-4294. Map

 The Crosswalks, Simpl

[ABSENTEE VOTERS] O Crosswalks, where art thou? Seldom are we treated to appearances by the local pop-rock trio of bassist Emily Vidal, drummer Dave Shur and guitarist Brendan McCracken, three songwriters who split writing and vocal duties. Whether performing a dreamlike rambling, a slice of pop bliss, or a strange split-time melody, the band balances simplicity and smarts with complex craftsmanship, a sound that sticks in the brain like a soft and fuzzy burr. It's one of the most irresistible teams in the city—and one we need to hear more often. AP KRYZA. 10 pm. The Knife Shop, 426 SW Washington St., 228-3669. $4. 21+. Map

Jonny Smokes

Thirsty Lion, 71 SW 2nd Ave., 222-2155. Map

Jonny Smokes

Thirsty Lion Bar and Grill, 71 SW 2nd Ave., 222-2155. Map

Metaphsics, Search for Sanity

Tonic Lounge, 3100 NE Sandy Blvd., 238-0543. Map

Linda Lee Michelet

Tony Starlight's, 3728 NE Sandy Blvd., 517-8584. Map

Wombstretcha the Magnificent, Abbadon, Crudelaque, DJ Red Five, DJ Colleague

9:30 pm. Towne Lounge, 714 SW 20th Place., 241-8696. $5. Map

Flowers Forever: DJ Nathan

Valentine's, 232 SW Ankeny St., 248-1600. Map

Will West & the Friendly Strangers (5:30 pm)

White Eagle, 836 N Russell St., 282-6810. Map

Southerly, Tango Alpha Tango, Swim Swam Swum, Deer or the Doe, Colt Vista

[FIVE-ALARM ROCK] KPSU, Portland's favorite college radio station, has booked an eclectic handful of Portland bands to play the first show in the 5 for $5 Series (five bands for five bucks!). Alt-country rockers Southerly will croon sincere songs with highly visual lyrics that conjure images of soft, pastoral desolation. Colt Vista's catchy electronic tracks start slow and gradually build into epic electro-jams, like a grittier version of Ratatat on sleeping pills. Rounding out the lineup are rockers Tango Alpha Tango, punkers Swim Swam Swum, and grungy rockers Deer or the Doe. Whichever way you like to rock, this show will not disappoint. And five bands for five bones? That's what we call a steal, for real. WHITNEY HAWKE. 8 pm. Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell St., 284-8686. $5. All ages. Map

Friday October 31top

Gavin Wahl-Stevens, James Sasser, Quinn Allan

Airplay Cafe, 701 E Burnside St., 808-7908. Map

Martin Taylor & Martin Simpson

Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., 234-9694. Map

Friday Night Coffee House: Open Mic

Artichoke Community Music, 3130A SE Hawthorne Blvd., 232-8845. Map

Pierced Arrows, Burning Leather, The Estranged

Ash Street Saloon, 225 SW Ash St., 226-0430. Map

Danny Romero   

Bar Mestizo at Andina, 1314 NW Glisan St., 228-9535. Map

Famous Mysterious Actor Show

7 pm. Berbati's Pan, 231 SW Ankeny St., 248-4579. $8. Map

Black Elk, Stovokor, Science of Yabra

[NOISE-ROCK CHAOS] Release show for the noisy, sludgy punk quartet Black Elk’s second release, Always a Six, Never a Nine. Extremely diverse in the Am Rep tradition, mixing up vocal styles and musical tempos and sections on a dime, the use of subtler, twisting moments works only to increase the ferocity when the screaming rawk is cranked the whole way up. Obviously coming from a similar background of Melvins/Jesus Lizard worship, it’s little surprise when the sporadic use of more traditional song structures harks briefly back to Bleach-era Nirvana. DAVID ROBINSON. 11 pm. Berbati's Pan, 231 SW Ankeny St., 248-4579. $8 advance, $10 day of show. 21+. Map

Responsible Party

Bethany Village Grill, 4876 NW Bethany Blvd., 533-7736. Map

Funk Shui

Biddy McGraw's, 6000 NE Glisan St., 233-1178. Map

DJ Nealie Neal

Blue Monk, 3341 SE Belmont St., 595-0575. Map

HOWL

10 pm. Branx, 320 SE 2nd Ave., 234-5683. Map

Tony Smiley

Buffalo Gap Saloon, 6835 SW Macadam Ave., 244-7111. Map

The Star Tree, The Heligoats

Camellia Lounge, 510 NW 11th Ave., 221-2130. Map

DJs Nathan Detroit, Tyler Tastemaker, Izm

Crown Room, 205 NW 4th Ave., 222-6655. Map

Portland Erotic Ball: March Fourth Marching Band, Pepe & the Bottle Blondes, Broken Soviet

[NAKED ECCENTRICS] March Fourth, Pepe & the Bottle Blondes and Broken Soviet don’t have much to relate to each other aside from all functioning as the weirdo step-cousins to pre-established popular genres. With March Fourth transforming regimental meter to total chaos, Pepe & the Bottle Blondes cloaking its samba styling in a hefty overcoat of vaudeville, and Broken Soviet offering the requisite psychedelics for an evening of such intentionally odd merriment, it should be, well, an entertaining Halloween. SHANE DANAHER. 8 pm. Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside St., 225-0047. $30 advance, $35 day of show. All ages. Map

Smoochknob, Cookie Mongoloid, The Smoochgirls, Sinnergy, Cellar Door

[KISS KISS GANG BANG] Who says nerds don't attract ladies? Portland nerd-rock trio Smoochknob has its own built-in harem in the Smoochgirls, a legion of heavily tatted, scantily clad ladies who take the stage like a cross between Suicide Girls, Motown-era dancers, and demonic cheerleaders. It meshes perfectly with Smoochknob's brand of gummy, edgy and perverse pop punk, one that’s dipped into a fanboy vat of sci-fi, dick jokes and kung fu. Releasing its latest album for Dante's “Dead Sexy Halloween Ball,” Smoochknob is like a candied apple embedded with razors and E. And lots of jiggling. AP KRYZA. 9:30 pm. Dante's, 1 SW 3rd Ave., 226-6630. $10 advance, $12 day of show. 21+. Map

Magnetic Morning, Drew Andrews, Silverhawk

Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E Burnside St., 231-9663. Map

The Verbtones, The Touchables

Duff's Garage, 1635 SE 7th Ave., 234-2337. Map

Zac Brown Band, Chad Williams Band

Duke's, 14601 SE Division St., 760-1400. Map

Deep Space Discotheque

Dunes, 1905 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 493-8637. Map

Helping Hand Cusco Benefit: Papagaiyo, The Stranglets

East Burn, 1800 E Burnside St., 236-2876. All ages. Map

Coco Cobra and the Killers, The Leaders, Mean Jeans

East End, 203 SE Grand Ave., 232-0056. All ages. Map

Ray Davies Babies with Rabies, Coco Cobra and the Killers, The Leaders, Mean Jeans

East End, 203 SE Grand Ave., 232-0056. All ages. Map

Toshi, Nat, Mariano & J.B. (7 pm)

El Gaucho, 319 SW Broadway., 224-2700. Map

Shut Up And Dance: DJ Gregarious

Fez Ballroom, 316 SW 11th Ave., 221-7262. Map

Alpaca, Organik Time Machine

Goodfoot, 2845 SE Stark St., 239-9292. Map

Marie Black, The Sterling Silver

Gotham Tavern, 2240 N Interstate Ave., 517-9911. Map

Halloween DJs (7 pm)

Ground Kontrol, 511 NW Couch St., 796-9364. Map

Tall Jazz

Heathman Restaurant & Bar, 1001 SW Broadway., 790-7752. Map

DJ Evil One, Colin Jones, H.R. Paperstacks, Hoop Dreams, Hanukkah Miracle, Freaky Outy

9 pm. Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St., 239-7639. $3. Map

Intervision, International Male

Jimmy Mak's, 221 NW 10th Ave., 295-6542. All ages. Map

Rebenge, Empty Vessel, Mime, Porcelain Dolls

Jolly Inn, 1937 SE 11th Ave., 234-7869. All ages. Map

7th Seal

Jolly Roger, 1340 SE 12th Ave., 232-8060. Map

Amadan

Kells, 112 SW 2nd Ave., 227-4057. Map

Dr. Theopolis

Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave., 249-3983. Map

Miss Massive Snowflake

Kenton Club, 2025 N Kilpatrick St., 285-3718. Map

Hammerhead Tsunami, Advisory

Know, 2026 NE Alberta St., 473-8729. Map

Jackstraw (9:30 pm); Lisa and Her Kin (6 pm)

LaurelThirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St., 232-1504. Map

Bill Beach (6 pm)

London Grill, 309 SW Broadway., 228-2000. Map

5 Guys Named Moe Halloween Bash!

9pm. Macadam's Bar & Grill, 5833 SW Macadam Ave., 246-6227. FREE. 21+. Map

Jon Garcia (9 pm); New Mexican Revolution (6 pm)

Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N Mississippi Ave., 288-3231. Map

Lowell J. Mitchell & The Portland Corrosion Project

Mock Crest Tavern, 3435 N Lombard St., 283-5014. Map

Local DJs

Ohm, 31 NW 1st Ave., 224-5562. Map

Lloyd Jones

Original Halibut's, 2525 NE Alberta St., 808-9601. Map

Disgustitron, Railer, Skin Electric

Portland Center Stage, 128 NW 11th Ave., 445-3700. Map

The Brodies

Produce Row Cafe, 204 SE Oak St., 232-8355. Map

Tom Grant, Dave Captein

Rafati's Encore, 310 SW Lincoln St., 221-0140. Map

The Dunbar Number, Trophies, Gunshot Whiskey

Red Room, 2530 NE 82nd Ave., 256-3399. Map

Flaspar, Yellow Crystal Star, Death Worth Living, Gay Deceivers

7pm-10pm. Rererato Artspace, 5135 NE 42nd Ave., 732-407-4418. $4 suggested donation. All ages. Map

DJ Ted Striker

Ringlers Pub, 1332 W Burnside St., 225-0627. Map

Dave Evans & Dave Frishberg

RiverPlace Hotel, 1510 SW Harbor Way., 552-9500. Map

Dave Evans, Dave Frishberg

RiverPlace Hotel, 1510 SW Harbor Way., 552-9500. Map

Howl

9 pm. Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave., 234-5683. $20 in advance, $25 at door. Map

Blood Freak, Bung, Only Zuul, Harness

Satyricon, 125 NW 6th Ave., 227-0999. Map

Rapids, Drunk Ladies, The Phantom Lights, Black Pussy

[SCUZZ ROCK] With a name like Black Pussy, a band must presumably be aiming for some knee-jerk reactions, and sure enough, the PDX trio’s MySpace boasts a message it received pledging that the members’ “brainless, racist […] asses are goin’ down” and that there’ll be “no more stickers posted at Zach’s Shack!” Despite such dramatic threats, the band still invites us to share a “scuzzy, primordial” Halloween in the company of its fuzzed-up retro rock, together with the ballpark-sharing Rapids, crooner-yellers Drunk Ladies, and the instrument-swapping Phantom Lights. DAVID ROBINSON. 9 pm. Slabtown, 1033 NW 16th Ave., 223-0099. $5. 21+. Map

The Pagan Jug Band

Slim's, 8635 N Lombard St., 286-3854. Map

Bat Makumba, Lions of Batucada

[BODY MOVIN’] Recently relocated to Frisco, Brazilian Carnivale funk-samba-ska-maracatu group Bat Makumba pulses with a sizzling, sexy sound not even the staunchest anti-dancing Portlander can stand still for. Best of all, the band loves PDX, a frequent stomping ground in a literal sense. With local Carnivale drum corps the Lions of Batucada in tow (as always with Bat’s frequent local appearances), things are bound to get undulating, with Bats and Lions teaming up for extended percussion pieces that will make bodies rock at a show not to be missed. AP KRYZA. 10 pm. Someday Lounge, 125 NW 5th Ave., 248-1030. $12. 21+. Map

Same Ol' Situation

The Bitter End, 1981 W Burnside St., 971-222-2000. Map

John Stowell Trio

The Cave, 636 SW Jackson St., 274-4294. Map

Minmae, Throwback Suburbia, Chores, Jesus Eagle

[INDIE UNDONE] After a five-month nap, Minmae is back. Just don’t call them lazy. Eight records in eight years is flat-out productive. And though they have no objection to the label "indie rock," Minmae is more experimental. Singer Sean Brooks has the cool, collected and convincing voice of a librarian, offering a bit of a hush to the charming racket around him. And being Halloween, there's a costume contest at midnight. Dress up as German efficiency and you'll fit right in. MARK STOCK. 9 pm. The Knife Shop, 426 SW Washington St., 228-3669. $5. 21+. Map

My Life In Black and White, Rum Rebellion, Sid & Fancy, The Hollow Bodies

Tonic Lounge, 3100 NE Sandy Blvd., 238-0543. All ages. Map

Shanghai Woolies

Tony Starlight's, 3728 NE Sandy Blvd., 517-8584. Map

Czar, Royal Houser, New York Rifles

9:30 pm. Towne Lounge, 714 SW 20th Place., 241-8696. $5. Map

Superego 99, Dealer

9 pm. Twilight Cafe & Bar, 1420 SE Powell Blvd., 232-3576. $3. Map

Hallows Eve Ball: Professor Gall & James Faretheewell

Vino Vixens, 2929 SE Powell Blvd., 231-8466. Map

Freak Mountain Ramblers (8:30 pm); Reverb Brothers (5:30 pm)

White Eagle, 836 N Russell St., 282-6810. Map

Eagles of Death Metal, The Duke Spirit

[DENNY’S ROCK] Eagles of Death Metal are only barely a “capital B” band, but at the same time it’s hard to tell just how far the tongues of frontmen Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme are lodged in their respective cheeks. Certainly the group serves as an outlet for some of the goofier leanings of Queens of the Stone Age auteur Homme, yet it’s hard to distinguish where this mocking of ’70s arena metal bleeds over into genuine affection. Regardless of where that nebulous border may lie, it is abundantly clear that both Hughes and Homme thoroughly enjoy every howled vocal hook and indulgent guitar solo they put to record. With the recent release of Heart On (clever title, boys), the band is continuing this head-scratching legacy by offering up a record that is a good deal tighter than its previous work but still retains its trademark off-the-cuff charm. SHANE DANAHER. 9 pm. Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell St., 284-8686. $18 advance, $20 day of show. All ages. Map

Saturday November 1top

Kate Elliott, Marion Walsh

9 Muses Acoustic Tavern, 2715 SE Belmont St., 236-3848. Map

Whiskey Puppy, Coney Island Cartel

Alberta Street Public House, 1036 NE Alberta St., 284-7665. Map

DJ Hi May

Aloft, 9920 NE Cascades Parkway., 200-5678. Map

Danny Romero

Andina, 1314 NW Glisan St., 228-9535. Map

Pacific Blasting, The New Standard

Angelo's, 4620 SE Hawthorne Blvd., . Map

Paul Edward Sanchez and Friends

Artichoke Community Music, 3130A SE Hawthorne Blvd., 232-8845. Map

Ryland Bouchard

Artistery, 4315 SE Division St., 803-5942. All ages. Map

Ryland Bouchard, Gabe Hascall

Artistery, 4315 SE Division St., 803-5942. Map

Blood Hag, Tragedy, Only Zuul, Devour

Ash Street Saloon, 225 SW Ash St., 226-0430. Map

Atole, Copy, Guidance Counselor, Explosivo, DJ Linoleum

[FUCK ART, LET’S DANCE] Note to self: Make sure not to get too drunk on Halloween night. For all the zany events going on this weekend, nothing promises to be as dancetastic as this Dia de los Muertos celebration—which also serves as the official coming-out party for the new Atole lineup, featuring Marius Libman (otherwise known as the keytar-wielding dude from Copy) on electric bass and the premiere of Manny Reyes’ solo boombox project Explosivo. Just don’t wear anything too heavy: Atole’s all-inclusive, synth-heavy barnburners will make you sweat through that Palin costume faster than you can say “maverick.” MICHAEL MANNHEIMER. 8 pm. Backspace, 115 NW 5th Ave., 248-2900. $5. Map

DJ Mel, Sahara Dunes, B6 - Big Bang Betty's Big Beautiful Bombshells, Bruce TD King, Johnny O, Lipz Cabaret

9 pm. Berbati's Pan, 231 SW Ankeny St., 248-4579. $10. Map

Hotrod DeVille

Bethany Village Grill, 4876 NW Bethany Blvd., 533-7736. Map

Bombaman, Jon AD, Monkeytek, Ryan Organ

10 pm. Branx, 320 SE 2nd Ave., 234-5683. $5 in advance, $7 at door. All ages. Map

Brian Odell

Buffalo Gap Saloon, 6835 SW Macadam Ave., 244-7111. Map

Jig A Lin: DJs Izm, Tyler Tastemaker, ATM

Crown Room, 205 NW 4th Ave., 222-6655. Map

Genitorturers, 16 Volt, Toxic Zombie

Dante's, 1 SW 3rd Ave., 226-6630. All ages. Map

Derby, The Dimes, Matt Sheehy

[EXODUS DAMAGE] Don’t blame Matt Sheehy for making you late. It’s not his fault you missed the first half-hour of a family dinner, sitting in your room listening to “About Piano” six times in a row. Maybe you’ll be forgiven if you play it for Dad, letting him marvel at the midsong piano breakdown, the frenzied guitar lead, and Sheehy’s detailed, Andrew-Bird-without-the-thesaurus lyrics. Sheehy's often a great uniter, with songs that can reach just about anyone with a keen melodic ear. Just remember your obligations next time you give Tigerphobia a spin. MICHAEL MANNHEIMER. 8 pm. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E Burnside St., 231-9663. $8. 21+. Map

DK4

Duff's Garage, 1635 SE 7th Ave., 234-2337. Map

Dia De Los Muertos Celebration

Dunes, 1905 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 493-8637. All ages. Map

Sidestreet Reny

East Burn, 1800 E Burnside St., 236-2876. Map

Toshi, Nat, Mariano & J.B. (7 pm)

El Gaucho, 319 SW Broadway., 224-2700. Map

Everyday Prophets

Goodfoot, 2845 SE Stark St., 239-9292. Map

SunnySunae

Gotham Tavern, 2240 N Interstate Ave., 517-9911. Map

Reaganomix: Maxx Bass 10pm, DJ Tigerstripes (7 pm)

Ground Kontrol, 511 NW Couch St., 796-9364. Map

Diplo, Abe Vigoda, Boy 8 Bit, Telepathe

[LEASHED UNDERGROUND SOUND] The pairing of Los Angeles' Abe Vigoda and Brooklyn, NYC's, Telepathe makes for a nice avant-pop one-two punch. The former aspires to be a sharper, less tousled Animal Collective; meanwhile, the latter—without a debut full-length to its credit—dazzles with gleaming, remix-ready club fare that suggests recent Gang Gang Dance without the international referents. Hmmm? Ah, yes: M.I.A./Santogold producer and noted baile funk fan Diplo headlines. Should be fun, but remember to dress in layers; excessive booty-shaking in sweats and hoodies rapidly escalates into dehydration if you aren't careful. RAY CUMMINGS. 9 pm. Hawthorne Theatre, 3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 233-7100. $15. All ages. Map

NIGHTCLUBBING, Hedford Vachal, Linger and Quiet

9 pm. Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St., 239-7639. $5. Map

Nightclubbing: Hedford Vachal, Linger and Quiet

9 pm. Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St., 239-7639. $5. Map

The Linda Hornbuckle Band

Jimmy Mak's, 221 NW 10th Ave., 295-6542. Map

Amadan

Kells, 112 SW 2nd Ave., 227-4057. Map

Shat

Know, 2026 NE Alberta St., 473-8729. Map

Stolen Sweets, Pete Krebs' Gypsy Trio (9:30pm); Little Sue Band (6pm)

LaurelThirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan St., 232-1504. Map

New Iberians (2 pm)

Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st Ave., Milwaukie., 786-7580. Map

Bill Beach (6 pm)

London Grill, 309 SW Broadway., 228-2000. Map

Donna & The Side Effects

Mock Crest Tavern, 3435 N Lombard St., 283-5014. Map

Corrupted, Asunder, Rye Wolves

Oak Street Speakeasy, 915 Oak St., Eugene., . Map

Neil Masson Quartet with Lee Wuthenow

Palm Court, 309 SW Broadway., . Map

The Checkered Present

Produce Row Cafe, 204 SE Oak St., 232-8355. Map

Tom Grant and Kate Davis

Rafati's Encore, 310 SW Lincoln St., 221-0140. Map

The Comakazes, Bees, The Railers, Pantywaist

Red Room, 2530 NE 82nd Ave., 256-3399. Map

George Mitchell

RiverPlace Hotel, 1510 SW Harbor Way., 552-9500. Map

George Mitchell

RiverPlace Hotel, 1510 SW Harbor Way., 552-9500. Map

Chris Cornell

[AUDIOSLAVE 4 U] Even as former bandmate Tom Morello (playing Portland on Sunday, oddly enough) walks the well-carpeted earth to sing songs of revolution to the children of privilege, Chris Cornell—grunge icon and the most consistently relevant rock voice of his generation—took a rather different path. Even beyond the arguably neo-con dramatics of Cornell's opening song for Casino Royale, latest album Scream seems as beholden to the skittering production of Timbaland as our basso croonsmith's trademark vocals. Some pain, evidently, can be washed away. JAY HORTON. 9 pm. Roseland, 8 NW 6th Ave., 219-9929 (Grill), 224-2038 (Theater). $29.50. All ages. Map

GOD-DES & SHE, DJ Automaton

9 pm. Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave., 234-5683. $15. Map

Torche, Coliseum, Clouds

Satyricon, 125 NW 6th Ave., 227-0999. Map

The Fast Takers, Sioux City Pete, The Riffbrokers, The Worthless Children

9 pm. Slabtown, 1033 NW 16th Ave., 223-0099. Map

Morgan Grace & Sam Henry

Slim's, 8635 N Lombard St., 286-3854. Map

Sunburned Hand of Man, White Rainbow, Eternal Tapestry, Franklin's Mint

[MAGIC AND LOSS] If you happen to go see Sunburned tonight, go not only because it is one of the most amazing freeform psych groups in the world, but go also to pay humble respect to the memory of Adam Nodelman. The 43-year-old passed away just a few months ago, leaving behind a long legacy in the world of improvised music. His instrumental acumen and boundless energy might be noticeably absent from Sunburned's sound, but the band, I'm sure, will do its best to pay tribute to his memory in some beautiful musical fashion. ROBERT HAM. 9 pm. Someday Lounge, 125 NW 5th Ave., 248-1030. $8. 21+. Map

Left Hand Monkey Wrench

The Bitter End, 1981 W Burnside St., 971-222-2000. Map

John Keyser Quartet

The Cave, 636 SW Jackson St., 274-4294. Map

Ellen

Tiga, 1465 NE Prescott St., 288-5534. Map

Hema,Blue Reign, Caught in Motion

Tonic Lounge, 3100 NE Sandy Blvd., 238-0543. Map

Three's Company: Tony Starlight, Barbara Ayars, Karla Harris

Tony Starlight's, 3728 NE Sandy Blvd., 517-8584. All ages. Map

Hairspray Blues, Advisory

9 pm. Twilight Cafe & Bar, 1420 SE Powell Blvd., 232-3576. $3. Map

Fernando, Celilo (9:30); The Student Loan (4:30)

White Eagle, 836 N Russell St., 282-6810. Map

Vagabond Opera, Jason Webley

[FUNEREAL FESTIVITIES] There are few better ways to spend Day of the  Dead—Halloween’s Mexican cousin—than with Seattle accordionista Jason Webley and our own polyglot cabaret troupe Vagabond Opera—the bastard sons of Halloween themselves. By the sound of it, Webley and the Vagabonds have been looking to combine powers for some time now, and tonight they’re also joining forces with fire hula-hooper Amy Hotfield and the Skeleton Stilt Circus to really pull out all the stops on the metaphorical pipe organ of spooky awesomeness. We’re promised Dia de los Muertos altars and a parade, a “kiss of death” booth, Mexican hot chocolate and food, a fire ritual, and even a resurrection. BRANDON SEIFERT. 9 pm. Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell St., 284-8686. $13. All ages. Map