Wednesday, August 11, 2010

New Shows: Smashing Pumpkins, Keller Williams, Lotus

Smashing Pumpkins

If you want to see "Billy Corgan & Friends" attempt to play Smashing Pumpkins hits for $40, go for it. This is not the Smashing Pumpkins though. It's like if Axl Rose replaced everyone in his band, and called it "Guns N' Roses." Wait, that happened? ASSHOLE!

On a positive note, the new drummer is a Portland native, so that's cool. "Billy Corgan & Friends" is also a really nice get by MusicFestNW, so props to them.

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Saturday, September 11th, 2010
$40

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Keller Williams

Keller plays several different instruments, and routinely performs a la carte. The last time he was through town, he had a backing band (filled with bad ass musicians of course). This tour is being called, "An Evening With Keller Williams." Usually when they use the term "An Evening With," it means without all the extra flare. You probably want to see him solo anyway, because it makes zero sense how he can hold an audience captive on his own, yet he does.

Aladdin Theater, Portland
Sunday, November 14th, 2010
$22

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Lotus

Roseland Theater, Portland
Saturday, October 30th, 2010
$16
Tickets on sale Wednesday, August 18th, at 9:00 a.m.

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