1. The Prids Rid yourself of the last vestiges of saccharine holiday music with this Portland group, who play a rich blend of new wave and rock. Influences such as Joy Division and the Smiths come through clearly, but gloomy Moz.
Still, the Prids aren't exactly skipping through a field of daisies, either. 9 p.m.
Saturday, Doug 2. Elvis Perkins Folkster Perkins has gotten a lot of attention recently, partly because of his pedigree: Perkins. But he's got a lot more to offer than simply his parentage.
His songs are melancholy, wistful, brooding, a kind of soundtrack for the long dark nights of the soul. 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St.; $20 cousin, dub's the kind of music that's as much an experience as a sound.
In other words, it's practically made for live performance. Add in the ska and reggae that the Uprite Dub Orchestra also plays, filled with horns and bass, and you've got a promising night. 9 p.
m. 4. Sophe Lux A pastiche of styles both visual and Singer Gwynneth Haynes, in particular, knows how to channel Harry.
Both their strength and their weakness, the keeps their live shows far from dull. 9 p.m.
Thursday, Doug 5. Ethan Rose Expansive, generous and unrushed, mainstream-style instant gratification. But the rewards from his work, soundscapes filled with meandering melodies, are far more lasting.
9 p.m. Sunday, Towne Lounge, 714 S.
W.
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