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The Portland Subway- Not your average theater performance...Previewing March 7th and running from March 8th to the 30th, "The Portland Subway" is a completely interactive event. The lines between spectator and actor become blurred as the "train" leaves the station and characters play out scenes around the audience/passengers.

Almost a study in socio-psychology, as "The Portland Subway" rumbles towards its finale, its passengers become embroiled in a game. Ride and reality merge as audience members are "dismissed" -escorted off the train for decisions each person has made throughout the ride. How will each person react? Will you make it to the end?

March 8th to March 30th; Friday and Saturday latenight. Train 'departs' twice nightly at 10:25 and 11:15pm. Tickets $10, cash only.

For reservations (recommended), call the Theater Noir! (3430 SE Belmont) 503-287-0198

Jeff Trott - His name may not be instantly recognizable, but his work most certainly is. A world-renowned songwriter, producer, and guitarist whose resume includes Tears for Fears, Pete Droge, Johnette Napolitano (Concrete Blonde), and Sheryl Crow, Jeff Trott will bring his special brand of psychedelic pop to Ohm EVERY MONDAY NIGHT starting 10 September 2001.

Mondays. Ohm. 31 NW 1st Ave, Portland, Oregon. 503.223.9919. Cover: $5.

Check out Jeff at www.jefftrott.com

Songwriters in the Round - the original "Songwriters in the Round" enjoys renewed success after a years hiatus. The event has found a comfortable and cozy new home at the Fez Ballroom - Portlands newest 'swankified' venue. This is a full blown rock and roll singer/songwriter event, with three great NW acts-Jeff Trott, Nichole Cambell, and Christopher Blue. Come out on Valentines day and celebrate with some of the best written songs in the area!

Fez Ballroom- 316 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR When: 8:30 pm Thursday, Feb. 14th Price: $6.00, Tickets at the door

David Lipkind's Flying Harmonica Freak Show - David Lipkind is Portland's Ambassador of the Harp. Originally from St. Louis, Lipkind moved to Portland in 1997, from Lawrence, Kansas. Lipkind has made a name for himself as sideman of choice for a diverse array of bands. The Flying Harmonica Freak Show find's Lipkind at the epicenter as featured soloist with three of his primary projects: Spigot (where his creative roots partnership includes harp, vocals and accordion playing), Mad Hattie (who employ Lipkind as pepper in their eclectic Americana stew) and Jonah Howard (whose modern country songwriting draws out Lipkind's rough and tumble side).

Lipkind's versatile, soulful and creative harmonica playing led to over 200 gigs in five countries last year and a recent discography of featured or guest solos on over thirteen albums. This prodigious output is remarkable for a harmonica player. Says Lipkind: "I took up the harp at 8 years old. But my first memory is of my grandfather and uncle sitting in the back of a Cadillac dueling back and forth on harmonica." A third generation harp man, Lipkind didn't realize until it was too late, that rarely are harp players more than auxiliary in a band. He has shattered that perception by his tasteful and integral playing. Lipkind explains;" I may have a signature sound, but my philosophy is I want to be a diverse enough player to fit the style of music, make the song work. If a song needs less, I give it less." In addition Lipkind is a gifted instructor and one of a small cadre of young harmonica players endorsed by Hohner Harmonicas. He is also a strong vocalist, tasty accordionist, percussionist and a skilled arranger/producer.

SPIGOT MAD HATTIE JONAH HOWARD & the American Dream Saturday March 2 White Eagle 836 N Russell 9:30 / $6 this show will be filmed for OPB's "Oregon Art Beat"

Swear to god...coming soon...