FRIDAY
Soul’d Out Music Festival takes it to the river with the KPSU Kruise featuring Magic Mouth (glam-funk) and Orquestra Pacifico Tropical (Latin/cumbia). Portland Spirit SW Front and Salmon St. * 10:30 pm departure * $10
Michael Hurley and the Croakers (old time, country) are at the Laurelthirst Public House for an early show. 2958 NE Glisan St. * free * 6 pm
SATURDAY
If you’ve never made it over to the Blue Diamond, it’s worth a shot. Expect an older crowd, and musicians living out their weekend blues dreams. Have a whiskey, hit the dance floor, and help keep the blues burning. Billy D and the Hoodoos * 2016 NE Sandy * 10 pm * free
Myrrh Larsen looks a little dark, somewhat gothic, and a good reason to get to The Lovecraft. 421 SE Grand * 9 pm * free