LITTLE DRAGON, BILLYGOAT(Doug Fir, 830 E Burnside) Sweden continues to prove its prowess on the pop music front with Little Dragon, who spent the first part of 2010 collab-ing and touring with Gorillaz. Drink in their electro/dance/soul mélange in these cozy winter confines before they graduate to a bigger stage. MARJORIE SKINNER Also see our article on Little Dragon.
VICTOR WOOTEN(Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi) Victor Wooten is known for being arguably the most influential bassist of the last 20 years. Whether he is playing frontman for his band of equally talented brothers or providing support for Bela Fleck, it is Wooten's mastery of his instrument that always draws focus. What really makes the man worth seeing, though, is his consummate showmanship. Wooten loves optical illusions and has studied stage magic and employs both when he plays, elevating what could be pure solo wankery into something much more theatrical. Monday's show will both showcase Wooten's jaw-dropping solo playing and also fundraise for the eco-documentary Play Again. DAVE BOW