Jenn strikes a pose. Pic © Genuine Imitation.

Local electro-dance pioneers Jenn and Keith otherwise known as Dahlia perform every last Wednesday at the Doug Fir Lounge. The next show will be Wednesday January 31st. If you love the escapism of full on dance/trance/psychedelia then this is a show for you.

Menomena’s Justin (l) trains the “choir.”.

Menomena, Portland’s indie stars, will unleash their new CD Friend and Foe for Portland’s music fans at their CD release party on January 28th at the Crystal Ballroom. There are two pluses to attending this one - they will be joined by a 25 piece choir, and the show is free!! For the uninitiated you can hear Menomena in their Pampelmoose podcast.

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On Saturday January 20th I ran all over Portland to interview three different bands for the Moose podcast. First stop was at the home of the very lovely and incredibly talented Alela Diane who very graciously talked about her upbringing in Nevada City, California and how she wrote her amazing album The Pirate’s Gospel while traveling in Europe. In this video clip she explains why her latest release is only available in England and why it’s on vinyl only.

Al Kooper.

The man behind Al Kooper’s Blues Project and Blood, Sweat & Tears, who played on Dylan’s classic “Like a Rolling Stone” plays a solo show at Portland’s Aladdin Theater on January 21st. This man has a deep music history longer than your arm! Check out his web site for a full overview of his musical achievements.

Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland.
Sunday, January 21st 8:00PM
Tickets available from TicketMaster + service charge, or from Music Millennium without service charge.