The Manor Of Art Festival - August 14th through August 23rd @ Milepost 5

A former retirement home in the Montavilla neighborhood has been turned into a real-life artist’s conclave, and this weekend - and all through the week - they will be celebrating their grand opening. Every medium of expression will be in play including experimental theater, video installations and sculpture. And they are opening up their doors to a number of Portland’s finest musical outfits such as the bilingual art rock of Magic Johnson and the one-man pop groove dynamo Boy Eats Drum Machine on Friday the 14th, and Atole’s space disco alongside the expansive sonic experiments of Holliday Junction on Saturday the 15th. There’s a full schedule on Milepost 5’s website. Plan accordingly.

Teddy Presberg - Sunday @ The Goodfoot (2845 SE Stark)

His 2007 debut album Blueprint of Soul was written on the fly, with all the songs inspired by our fair city of Portland (”82nd Ave Strut”, “Beneath The Burnside”) and featuring some viscous grooves inspired by the likes of Grant Green and Lou Donaldson. These days, this six-string player is moving his sound into more daring territory, allowing thick electronic hums and atonality bump up against his strict jazz and funk upbringing. No matter which direction he rambles in his upcoming show at The Goodfoot (considering the room, I’m leaning towards him bringing the funk), it is sure to make for an electrifying set.

Nudge CD release show - Wednesday @ Holocene (1001 SE Morrison)

They may not be headlining this particular show, but this astral group - featuring Paul Dickow of Strategy and Honey Owens, among others - should be your reason to attend. They are celebrating the release of their latest album As Good As Gone, a full-length that further builds on the wafting pop that they have nearly perfected. Anchored by Owens’ siren song of a voice, this quartet makes music to get lost in. Feel your way around in the dark with them. You might like what you find.

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