THURSDAY 12/13
Arnada Cafe-Kirby Swatosh & the Fetish Kings
Ash Street-Diesto, Yob, Cabal, $5
* Berbati's Pan-Man or Astroman?, Zero Zero, Forty-Fives
Bitter End-Louden Mellow Project, 8:30 pm, free
* Blackbird-Jon Auer, Centro-Matic, the Out Crowd, $7
Brasilia-Flamenco Show
Brasserie Montmartre-Victoria Corrigan Duo
Buffalo Gap-Pig Iron, 9 pm
Dante's-Soul Kitchen, 9 pm, $5
Fez-86ers, Dead Horses, Fourth, 9 pm, $5
Gemini Bar-Robbie Laws
Hoppers-The Stingers, 9 pm
It's a Beautiful Pizza-Rob & Friends Open Mic, 9 pm
Java Vivace-Adam Jones Trio, free
Jazz De Opus-William Thomas, John Gross, Tom Wakeling, Randy Porter
Jimmy Mak's-Mel Brown Quintet, $6
La Rumba-Ramsey Embick Y su Montuno
Laurelthirst-Redwood Highway; Velvida Underground, 6 pm
McDuff's-Terry Robb
Mock Crest-Donna Jose, Open Mic, 8 pm
Ohm-The Love Jonz w/ Reparations, Spoken Word, $5
Portland Art Museum-Shirley Nanette's Jazz & Gospel Show, $4-7
Rabbit Hole-Open Mic w/Bobby Soxx; Catfish, 6 pm
Red and Black Cafe-Gratitude, 9 pm, All Ages
Rock Creek Tavern-Jon Koonce, free
Rogue Pub-Lynn Conover & Stu Salnave, 8 pm
Satyricon-Mykee Hates Life, Grace & thieves, Mr. Sparkle
Seges-Bobby Torres Ensemble
Snake & Weasel-Honey Buckit, Jackass Willie, The Stragglers, Alex Wiley Pengelly
Tabor Acoustic-Hot Club Sandwich
Tillicum Pub-Lloyd Jones
Twilight Cafe-Grant Gascon
White Eagle-The Dickel Brothers
FRIDAY 12/14
Aladdin Theater-Wayne "The Train" Hancock, Dizzy Elmer, Lisa Miller & the Trailer Park Honeys, $12
Arnada Cafe-Martindales, Headless Human Clones, Guests
Ash Street-Lara Michell CD Release, Carmina Pirahna, Nancy Hess, $6
* Berbati's Pan-Helio Sequence, the Standard, Braille Stars, $6-7
Billy Ray's-6 Minute Heartstop, Crosstide
Bitter End-Mr. Rosewater, 9 pm
Blackbird-Fireballs of Freedom, Party Time, The Cheaps, $7
Blue Note-Dave Friesen & Jeanne Hoffmann
* Brasilia-Lions of Batucada
Brasserie Montmartre-Donny Osborne Trio
Buffalo Gap-Superficials, 9 pm
C.I. Bar and Grill-Windy River
Candlelight Cafe-Terry Robb
Cascade Bar-Blues in Schools Winter Benefit starring Paul DeLay, Kinzel & Hyde, Robbie Laws, Bill Rhoades and the Party Kings, Jim Wallace, Megan James, Joan Jones, Ken Scandlyn, KG Jackson, Johnny Moore, Fred Garner
Cobalt Lounge-Jonah, the Bella Fayes, the Jeffersons
Corner Saloon-X-Angels
Dante's-Herkemer, The Lost Empire, King Hat, $8
Disjecta-Wade Kirtley Quartet, Mel Brown, Ron Steen, Bobby Hernandez, Sweet Baby James, Cleve Williams, 8 pm, $10
Fado-St James Gate, 9 pm, free
Fez-Asa Cruz, 9 pm, $5
Gemini Bar-Earthtones
Hoppers-JR Sims & the Texas Special
Java Vivace-Out of Nowhere Duo, free
Jazz De Opus-Bob Mover Quartet, Alan Jones, Randy Porter
Jimmy Mak's-Stephanie Schneiderman, $5
* Joy-Get Hustle, Chromatics, Monitor Bats, Das Yellow Swans, art by Brace Pain, 8 pm, $5, All Ages
Kennedy School-Gospel Christmas Caroling, 7 pm, All Ages
La Rumba-Conjunto Alegre, DJ Maduro, $7
Laurelthirst-Kung Pao Chickens; Prairie Dogs, 6 pm
McDuff's-Fetish Kings
Meow Meow-Stereo Crush, the Carolines, $5, All Ages
Mock Crest-Steve Smith, 9 pm
Mt Tabor-DJ S-Dub, Systemwide, Onry Ozzborn, Selector E
Ohm-Connected w/James capricorn, Ben & Ravi, $8
Produce Row Cafe-Robert Cannon, June Bunton, $3
Rabbit Hole-Gothic Outhouse, 6 pm
Red and Black Cafe-Vivian's Keeper, 8 pm, All Ages
River Roadhouse-Funtastix
Rock Creek Tavern-the Chuck & Dave Show, free
Rogue Pub-Jon Koonce & his Honky Tonk Trio, 9 pm
Roseland-Zebrahead, Handsome Devil, 9 pm, $13.50
Satyricon-Fells Reunion Show, Right Ons, Reckless Bastards
Shanghai Steakery-Johnnywood, 9 pm
Snake & Weasel-Whistlin' Rufus, 9 pm; Bob Shoemaker, 6 pm; Jess Lageson, 11:30 am
St. Johns Pub-Horace Trahan Zydeco Band, 8 pm, $12
Tabor Acoustic-Jon ko, June Fein, The Verb
Tillicum Pub-Power Band w/ Sonny Hess
Twilight Cafe-Paul Summers
White Eagle-Jellyhead
SATURDAY 12/15
Arnada Cafe-Tattoo Bonanza w/Sathya, Drunkery, Sepsis, Desolation, Truculence, Desmodus, Decimation, 4 pm,
$6-7
Ash Street-Goddamn Gentlemen, Hellside Stranglers, Dirty Lowdowns, $5
* B Complex-Team Sleep, Phallucy, $12.50, All Ages
Berbati's Pan-Dishwalla, Alien Crime Syndicate, $8
Beulahland-McNarries PunkFest, Ainu (fka Mr. Sparkle), 9 pm, free
Biddy McGraw's-Fez Fatale
Billy Ray's-System of Edges, Here Comes the Ambulance
* Bitter End-Richmond Fontaine, 9 pm
Blackbird-Holy Sons CD Release, The Planet The, The Long Winters, $5
Blue Note-Louden/Mellow Project
Brasilia-Carlos Gitano & Friends
Brasserie Montmartre-Donny Osborne Trio
Buffalo Gap-Scott Fisher Project, 9 pm
C.I. Bar and Grill-Windy River
Candlelight Cafe-Terry Robb
Cobalt Lounge-Maiden Mine, $5
Conan's Pub-Jesus Presley, Adam & Kris
Dante's-Night Before Christmas Pajama Party starring Black Angel, The Jolenes, Copter, DJ Marv Ellis
Fado-St James Gate, 9 pm, free
* Fez-Ponga, 8 pm, $12
Gemini Bar-Linda Hornbuckle
Goodfoot-Nimbus
Hoppers-JR Sims & the Texas Special
Java Vivace-Lew Jones, free
Jazz De Opus-Bob Mover Quartet, Alan Jones, Randy Porter
Jimmy Mak's-Farnell Newton, $5
Kennedy School-Gospel Christmas Caroling, 7 pm
Laurelthirst-Funk Shui; James Low, 6 pm
Grand Lodge-Stephen Ashbrook
Medicine Hat-Pangenitor, Trepan Vent, Pinneedle Digits, Brooklyn Solipsyst Society
Mock Crest-Joan Jones, 7 pm
Mt Tabor-War Pigs, guests
Ohm-Hawke starring DJs Gavin Hardkiss, Laron, Adamsmasher, Ben, 9 pm, $8
Paris Theatre-DIJ M.A.V., Hotboxed, Dislogik, All Ages
Paris Theatre-Martyrium w/DJs Carrion, Gino, Burn, $5, All Ages
Produce Row Cafe-Billy Kennedy Trio
Red and Black Cafe-Downowenslane, 8:30 pm, $2, All Ages
* Reed College-Portland Gay Men's Chorus: Holiday Voices, All Ages
River Roadhouse-Funtastix
Rock Creek Tavern-Jon Koonce & the Honky Tonk Trio, free
Rogue Pub-Big Mama Gail & the TBs, 8 pm
Roseland-Warren G, Cool Nutz, Nocturnal Rage, 831, DJ OG One, 7 pm
Satyricon-CD Release: Zeke, Poison Idea, Bast, Lopez
Snake & Weasel-Scott Huckabay, Jon Self, 9 pm
St. Johns Pub-Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer
Tabor Acoustic-Far From Home, Lyle Ford
Tillicum Pub-Power Band w/ Sonny Hess
Touchstone Cafe-Michael Conner, 7 pm
Twilight Cafe-Slick Willie
White Eagle-Pig Iron
SUNDAY 12/16
Ash Street-16 Second Hum, Mr. Sparkle, $5
Blackbird-Seaside, Z Drogi, Wil-ru, $5
Brasserie Montmartre-Creighton McGrath Duo
Cobalt Lounge-Sunday School w/DJ Duckie, $5
Dante's-Sinferno Cabaret: Miss Lucy Fur, Drumattica, 9 pm, $6
* Disjecta-Morgan Grace, Amoree Lovell, Roy Tinsel, Tony Green, Jeff London, June Bunton, Darien Santner, Sean Flora, Larry Yes, 8 pm, $5, 4 w/rodeo garb, All Ages
Hoppers-Aaron Black Jam, 9 pm
Jazz De Opus-Dan Balmer Trio
Kennedy School-Tall Jazz Winter Concert, All Ages
Laurelthirst-Neil Gilpin's Belmont St. Octet; Freak Mtn Ramblers, 6 pm
* Lewis & Clark College-Portland Baroque Orchestra: Handel's Messiah, 3 pm
Meow Meow-.44 Caliber Heroes, The Adhesives, All Out, Die Screaming, guests, All Ages
Mock Crest-Karaoke w/Moonrider, 8 pm
Paris Theatre-Half Ass Hero, One Armed Jack, 2 Man Riot, All Ages
Rock Creek Tavern-Stephen Ashbrook, free
Roseland-Saves the Day, Hey Mercedes, thursday, Easy Target, $13
Snake & Weasel-Sid Brown, Steve Amdahl, Gloria Mahin, 7:30 pm
Tillicum Pub-Johnny Martin
MONDAY 12/17
Ash Street-Open Mic
Blue Note-Rob Scheps Big Band
Brasserie Montmartre-John Stowell Duo
Dante's-Karaoke from Hell, 8:30 pm, $1
Hoppers-Imposters, 9 pm
It's a Beautiful Pizza-Cozy (live electronic), 8 pm, free, All Ages
Jazz De Opus-Triclops
Laurelthirst-Kung Pao Chickens, 7 pm
McDuff's-Morrison Bridge Music Jam
Mock Crest-Bolt Upright, 7 pm
Mt Tabor-I Say Reggae
Ohm-Jeff Trott, Nate Query, James Beaton, Jeff Anthony, Keith Schreiner, $5
* Produce Row Cafe-Ron Steen Jazz Jam, $2
Rock Creek Tavern-Billy Kennedy, Bob Shoemaker, free
Snake & Weasel-Jon Self Open Mic, 7 pm; Josh Cole, 11:30 am
Twilight Cafe-Fairly Honest John & the Truth
White Eagle-Susannah Weaver & Lynn Conover
TUESDAY 12/18
Aladdin Theater-Charlie Hunter Quartet, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, $15
Ash Street-Trick Sensei, Burning in Water, Vulture Party, $4
Berbati's Pan-Mark Lanegan
Blue Note-Open Jazz Jam with Pacific Blue Jazz Quartet
Brasserie Montmartre-Charles Crosman Duo
Buffalo Gap-Chris Mayther's Vocal Jam, 8 pm
Cobalt Lounge-Phat Tuesdays
Dante's-Vaud-eville w/bellydancing by Aziza, 8:30 pm, $5
Hoppers-Robbie Laws Band, 9 pm
Jazz De Opus-Nancy King & Steve Christofferson, 8:30 pm
Jimmy Mak's-Mel Brown Septet, $6
Laurelthirst-Sean Nowland's Open Mic; Jackstraw, 6 pm
McDuff's-Reggae Jam
Medicine Hat-Rob Scheps et Salon des Refuses
Mock Crest-KC Murphy, 7 pm
Mt Tabor-Souls of Sophie, Mac Charles
Ohm-Dahlia, Ben, Ravi, 9:30, $5
Produce Row Cafe-Bluegrass Jam, free
Rabbit Hole-Karaoke Underground
Rock Creek Tavern-Terry Robb & Albert Reda, free
Rogue Pub-Harrison, 8 pm
Snake & Weasel-Hot Club Sandwich, 9 pm; Danny dollinger, 6 pm; Alan Kanning, 11:30 am
Tillicum Pub-Norman Sylvester
Twilight Cafe-Bill Bloomer
White Eagle-Jeff Hudis & Steve James Wright
XV-Substrate
WEDNESDAY 12/19
Berbati's Pan-El Vez, Del Toros, guests
Bitter End-Perusa, 8:30 pm; Redwood Highway, 5:30 pm, free
Blackbird-Burning Cindys, A New Land of Me, The Kibbosh, $5
Blue Note-Triclops Organ Trio
Brasserie Montmartre-Tom Cheek Duo
Buffalo Gap-Toca Taste Test, 8:30 pm
Dante's-Hoochie Cooch Down & Dirty Juke Joint Blues, 9 pm, $5
Fez-Bonobo Project, Scrap for Black, Fruit of the Legion of Loom, 9 pm, $5
Hoppers-Robbie Laws, 9 pm
Java Vivace-Jesse Burkhardt & Steve Phelps Duo, free
Jazz De Opus-Tom Wakeling, William Thomas, Steve Christofferson
Jimmy Mak's-Mel Brown Quartet, 7:30 pm, $6
Laurelthirst-Susannah & the Something Four, 6 pm
Mock Crest-Steve Smith, 7 pm
Mt Tabor-Simon Something, Bond Bros., John Shipe
Ohm-Aqualounge w/Justin Browning, $5
Papa's German Restaurant-Dory Hylton & Dana Lutes
Produce Row Cafe-June Bunton's Open Mic, free
Rabbit Hole-Pete Krebs & the Kung Pao Chickens; Plumb Bob, 6 pm
Rock Creek Tavern-Lynn Conover & friends, free
Rogue Pub-Stu Loose, 8 pm
Snake & Weasel-The Acoustic Noodle House, 6 pm; Eva Maria Ascencia, 11:30 am
Tillicum Pub-Jim Mesi
Tugboat-Anomalous Quartet
Twilight Cafe-Paul Summers
White Eagle-Rachel's Woodshed
