Live Music!

By Barbara Mitchell

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

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9 p.m. Thursday, March 5, Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., 503-231-9663, $12

Matt Sheehy

Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of “Tigerphobia,” last year’s wonderfully understated album by local singer/songwriter Matt Sheehy. Better yet, come out and see him tonight. Sheehy’s got a golden voice that adds an even more intimate glow to his already hushed and quietly orchestrated folk-pop, and a knack for writing beautifully yearning songs. Vinyl aficionados can now pick up a limited-edition copy of “Tigerphobia” with an extra bonus track.

9 p.m. Sunday, March 8, Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., 503-288-3895, $8

ALTERNATIVE

Ladyfinger

It’s a fair bet that if you gave Ladyfinger’s new album to a smattering of people, each one would hear a different influence — punk, hardcore, classic rock, emo and maybe even more. What’s guaranteed each of them would agree on is that the album is filled with tightly wound, visceral, well-written songs that get in your face (in a nice way) and then stick in your head. If you’re looking for a band with a big sound that will deliver a total body buzz, be sure to check them out.

9 p.m. Sunday, March 8, Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., 503-231-9663, $8

The Von Bondies

The Von Bondies’ irrepressibly infectious tunes should probably come with a warning — one listen is enough to have them irretrievably stamped in your memory. Combining new wave giddiness with power pop’s singalong melodies and rock ‘n’ roll’s impish energy is a potent and intoxicating mix. And with a live show that lives up to the electricity of the recordings, it’s a wonder this Detroit boy-girl four-piece isn’t headlining arenas. Catch them now before everyone catches on.

9 p.m. Monday, March 9, Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., 503-231-9663, $12

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