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Trying to watch what you spend? We get it – us too. But you know what they say about all work and no play... Come out for free music and events within the Kingdom. We've got something interesting going on every darn day of the week. Bookmark this page for easy access anytime!
 Friday, November 20
"Eagle Time"
REVERB BROTHERS
White Eagle Saloon
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Free | All ages
Celebrate the onset of your weekend with The Reverb Brothers, whose washboard swamp rock has helped to make Friday evenings an institution at the White Eagle.
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 Friday, November 20
JON KOONCE
Grand Lodge
7 p.m. | Free | All Ages
Formerly of Johnny and the Distractions, singer-songwriter, guitarist and local legend Jon Koonce romps, stomps, twangs and rages through tales of love, lust, trailer parks, truck stops, demons and dogs.
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 Friday, November 20
RENEGADE MINSTRELS
Hotel Oregon
7 p.m. | Free | 21 and Over
In their acoustic setup, Renegade Minstrels features Joe Seamons with other members of the Minstrels, fusing traditional jazz and early blues music with lyrics that draw ion the lyrics of Woody Guthrie and English poetry.
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 Friday, November 20
MARK ALAN
Edgefield
7 p.m. | Free | 21 and Over
Though acoustic in nature, Mark’s music is strangely expansive - it's original in sound, soulful and groove oriented. His presence is warm and unpretentious. Poetic, yet simply profound, here’s someone doing what he’s supposed to do. He performs with that conviction night-in and night-out.
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 Friday, November 20
McMenamins and opbmusic.org present
Great Northwest Music Tour
FREAK MOUNTAIN RAMBLERS
(as part of Old St. Francis School's Anniversary Celebration)
Old St. Francis School
8 p.m. | Free | All ages welcome
Join us for the hotel’s 5th Anniversary Party! Veteran performers packing combined decades of experience, Portland’s own Freak Mountain Ramblers bring a rollicking brand of rock ’n’ roll, bluegrass, alternative country and country-blues to every show they play.
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 Friday, November 20
FRENCH / SLAMP TRIO
Rock Creek Tavern
9 p.m. | Free | All ages until 10 p.m.
Portland singer-songwriters Pilar French and Joshua Slamp join forces to perform their songs as an acoustic duet or a four-piece band. A perfect pairing, French and Slamp are both known for writing intelligent, eclectic songs rooted in blues, rock and jazz.
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 Friday, November 20
THE RAGGED WORD
Boon's Treasury
9 p.m | Free | 21 and over
Indie folk pop
Friday, November 20
MANNY CHESTER
Edgefield
10 p.m. | Free | 21 and Over
'50s bebop jazz
 Saturday, November 21
"Eagle Time"
SOMEDAY SYNDROME
White Eagle Saloon
4:30 p.m. | Free | All ages
Original jazz fusion compositions in the tradition of Chick Corea, Yellowjackets, Brecker Brothers, etc. and a variety of jazz standards.
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Saturday, November 21
On Our Big Screen!
OREGON vs UA
St. Johns Theater & Pub
Doors ar 5 p.m. | Free | Minor with parent
Come out and watch the big game on our big screen while enjoying a tasty beverage and some food!
 Saturday, November 21
EMILY HERRING
Grand Lodge
7 p.m. | Free | All Ages
Whether she's moaning the blues or belting out criticism of national politics and Music Row, one thing is certain: this country-blues guitarist & singer-songwriter will keep you listening.
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 Saturday, November 21
KATHRYN CLAIRE
Hotel Oregon
7 p.m. | Free | 21 and Over
Violinist Kathryn Claire is an active part of the Celtic music community in the Northwest and has been singing and playing fiddle in bands for almost seven years, currently with Circled by Hounds and State and Standard.
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 Saturday, November 21
KRIS DEELANE
Edgefield
7 p.m. | Free | 21 and Over
One half of the nationally-acclaimed acoustic duo Adam + Kris and part of beloved alt-folk band SweetJuice, Kris Deelane brings a love of pop and punk (and post-punk) flair to her music.
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Saturday, November 21
McMenamins and opbmusic.org present
Great Northwest Music Tour
FREAK MOUNTAIN RAMBLERS
(as part of Old St. Francis School's Anniversary Celebration)
Old St. Francis School
8 p.m. | Free | All ages welcome
Join us for the hotel’s 5th Anniversary Party! Veteran performers packing combined decades of experience, Portland’s own Freak Mountain Ramblers bring a rollicking brand of rock ’n’ roll, bluegrass, alternative country and country-blues to every show they play.
[more]
 Saturday, November 21
CONJUGAL VISITORS
Boon's Treasury
9 p.m | Free | 21 and over
Playing bluegrass, jazz, old-time country and folk, the Conjugal Visitors put their hot chops it on display during marathon sets of tightly woven arrangements and jazzy improvisation.
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 Saturday, November 21
FLOATING GLASS BALLS
Rock Creek Tavern
9 p.m. | Free | All ages until 10 p.m.
Coastal string band The Floating Glass Balls is an odd group of men that have honed their chops weekly at Bill’s Tavern, drinking beer and playing "beachgrass:" Appalachia and Bayou Teche by way of Jamaica, Amsterdam and Astoria.
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Saturday, November 21
Late Night Jazz in The Black Rabbit
CORY STERLING PROJECT
Edgefield
10 p.m. | Free | All Ages
What better way to end a day at the Edgefield than with some late evening jazz from talented young musicians in the elegant and inviting environs of The Black Rabbit Restaurant & Bar?
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 Sunday, November 22
SONNY HESS & LISA MANN
Edgefield
5 p.m. | Free | 21 and Over
Two great blueswomen team up: one a Nortwest blues legend renowned for her fiery guitar playing and the other a high-energy, bass-thumping musician who performs a style of blues injected rock that’s been described as Bonnie Raitt meets Liz Phair.
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Sunday, November 22
KATHRYN CLAIRE & MATTHEW HAYWARD-MCDONALD
Rock Creek Tavern
6 p.m. | Free | All ages until 10 p.m.
Traditional Irish
 Sunday, November 22
"OPEN MIC / SONGWRITER SHOWCASE"
featuring Portland's finest talent
White Eagle Saloon
6:30 p.m. sign-up, 7 p.m. music | Free | 21 and over
The Sunday night Open Mic/Showcase always features an eclectic mix of talented local musicians.
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