OLD TOWN BLOCK PARTY: DEELAY CEELAY, THE JOGGERS, THE MEAN JEANS, LOVERS & MORE
(NW 4th & Couch)The second annual Old Town Block Party is upon us, with another rippin' lineup of bands (Deelay Ceelay, the Joggers, the Mean Jeans, Lovers) and DJs, plus local vendors shilling food and other goodies. Like beer. MARJORIE SKINNER
BOB DYLAN, JOHN MELLENCAMP, THE DOUGH ROLLERS
(Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey, Troutdale) Okay, his best years are behind him. Sure, his voice is a wreck. But look: it's Bob fucking Dylan, as monumental a figure as exists in American music. Would you turn down the chance to see Shakespeare write a play in person? Or watch Picasso paint a picture? Dylan's in the same category; don't miss the chance to witness a legend in the flesh. NED LANNAMANN Also see our article on John Mellencamp and Frank Cassano's Imbecile Parade.
SEAN FLINN AND THE ROYAL WE, MUSEE MECANIQUE, EZZA ROSE
(Doug Fir, 830 E Burnside) Read our article on Sean Flinn and the Royal We.
Pure Country Gold, Blue Cranes, Facts Machine, Baths and Sapient after the jump!