Category Archives: pink martini

My favorite band to see live now has its own category.  It’s easy to see all of my posts labeled Pink Martini.  Last night’s show was great as usual.  Opening act The Buckles was a reminder of the greatness and … Continue reading →

with Pink Martini! As you know, I’m a huge PM fan, and the 7:00 show did not disappoint! Jimmy Scott and his band opened, and though I’m embarrassed to say I’d never heard of him, he is well regarded. “When … Continue reading →

My beloved China, Thomas, and company will be appearing tonight on the show of my other beloved tonight: Conan O’Brien.

But didn’t STEVE ENGELBERG’s mommy let him stay out late? It’s like the review ends partway through the concert. For more detail, see my earlier post.

What do you do when you must choose between many good concerts, all happening at the same time? 1. Decemberists: local, so possible to see again, though never seen before 2. Violent Femmes: 80s band, liked ‘em then, don’t know … Continue reading →

Andy asked for more details about Thomas Lauderdale’s performance the other night at a benefit for Folktime. As most Portlanders know, TL founded Pink Martini, popular here and in France among other places. I’d seen PM twice before, but never … Continue reading →

Last night I got to hear Thomas Lauderdale (of Pink Martini) perform solo. His set ended with Rhapsody in Blue. If I weren’t already married, I might marry him.