Ice Cube at the Midtown Ballroom, yes. But I suspect that one may already be on your radar. So I’m going to point out a few other options tonight that would work if (a) you’re not a rap fan, or (b) you can’t afford the Cube ticket, or (c) you’re looking for something to do before hitting the Midtown.
First up, Christabel & the Jons, a fine little Tennessee swing combo with a sound that goes down as easy as good Southern sweet tea. They’re playing for free at 7 p.m. at McMenamins Old St. Francis School. Read my story here.
Second, The Dangerous Summer, a group of young, fresh-faced fellows that play big, loud, catchy pop-rock in the vein of ’90s emo/pop/punk heroes like The Get Up Kids and Saves The Day. Along with a bunch of other similar bands, they’re at the Pilot Butte Event Center at 7 p.m., and it costs $8-10 to get in. Read my story here.
Finally, if veteran stage/screen performers singing the songs of legendary composer Johnny Mercer are up your alley, then you need to head to the Tower Theatre, where Linda Purl and Lee Lessack will be, uh, singing the songs of legendary composer Johnny Mercer. Click here for tickets and more info. I can’t find any video of Linda Purl and Lee Lessack singing the songs of legendary composer Johnny Mercer on the internet, so instead, here’s Purl’s first encounter with Michael Scott on “The Office.” Made of real apes!
Leave a comment and let me know your plan for the evening!
Tags: Christabel & the Jons, Ice Cube, Lee Lessack, Linda Purl, The Dangerous Summer
