[LWJ]

Word is that Portland is a pretty good music town. I don't get out much but Rwebb nailed it with the Willamette Week recommendation. I bet they have a website with listings as well. The Oregonian should as too. Another weekly newspaper is The Mercury - it is less geriatric than the previously mentioned papers.

I hear Jimmie Maks (sp?) is the premier jazz club in town but haven't been. Lots and lots of blues here. Most in small divey bars, which is good and personal. For blues and jazz i would check KMHD - it is a jazz / blues radiostation located around 87 - 89 on FM. Great friday show after 4. Not to be missed if you like blues. They also advertise a list of blues events every Friday.

Keep us posted. Live music is one of my favorite things ever and I never enjoy it. Maybe you will kick me in the rear and get me out some.

Thanks for asking.
Larry