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MELLOW MAN—It’s easy to play up his association with the Raconteurs, but I like Brendan Benson for his other, mellower side. Benson’s solo work is the perfect soundtrack to a chilly February night and a pint of beer. SM
w/Frank Fairfield; Doug Fir, 830 E Burnside, 9 pm, $13-15

BENEFIT—Too many Haiti benefits? Ain’t no such thing—especially when the need is so great, and so are the bands! Dig an enjoyable night of goth pop (the Prids), electropop (Lookbook) and lo-fi pop (Soft Tags), while helping the rebuilding efforts in Haiti. WSH
Fez Ballroom, 316 SW 11th, 9 pm, $10

Sleep is for people who aren’t awake. My, What a Busy Week!

Bang bang, choo-choo train, let me see you shake that thang. Wm. Steven Humphrey is the editor-in-chief of the Portland Mercury and has held the job since 2000. (So don’t get any funny ideas.)