Live Music!

By Barbara Mitchell

The Portland Tribune, Mar 5, 2009, Updated Oct 30, 2009

COURTESY OF AUTUMN DE WILDE

COURTESY OF AUTUMN DE WILDE M. Ward celebrates the release of his new album with a March 9 show at the Alladin.

SONGWRITER

Raul Malo

Raul Malo has an unforgettable voice. The former leader of critically acclaimed Americana outfit the Mavericks has been compared to Roy Orbison, George Jones and Frank Sinatra, due to the pureness and expressiveness of his instrument. He’s just released “Lucky One,” his first album of original songs in seven years, which was co-produced by Los Lobos’ Steve Berlin (a Portland resident). It’s timeless sounding material that should cement his reputation as one of the true treasures of modern music.

8 p.m. Friday, March 6, Aladdin Theater, 3017 S.E. Milwaukie Ave., 503-234-9694, $30, all ages

M. Ward

Part-time Portlander M. Ward celebrates the release of his much-anticipated new album with a string of shows at the Aladdin. Although the singer/songwriter has been putting out records for years, he’s seen a nice boost to his profile thanks to his collaboration last year with actress Zooey Deschanel under the moniker She & Him. “Hold Time” — with guest appearances from Deschanel, Lucinda Williams and former Grandaddy frontman Jason Lytle, and Ward’s stellar take on sepia-toned folk pop — is likely to see him reach further heights of notoriety and success.

8 p.m. Saturday-Monday, March 7-9, Aladdin Theater, 3017 S.E. Milwaukie Ave., 503-234-9694, $20

Neil Halstead

British troubadour Neil Halstead first made his mark as a pioneering force in shoegazer outfit Slowdive. But as a solo artist and in Mojave 3, he’s indulged his sunnier side. His songs still drift along in a dreamlike state, but they’re more precise and less hazy. Last year’s album, “Oh! Mighty Engine,” is an understated gem of a record, with Halstead’s hushed vocals gliding along on gentle melodies and a wistful, almost melancholy feel.

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