The Warehouse Blues & Rhythm Showcase, mostly because it's happening in the warehouse currently occupied (in part) by the Tim Faulkner Gallery in Portland. On the bill are Laurie Jane And The 45s, Tre Bella, Lamont Gillispie & the 100 Proof Blues Band, The Mr. Wonderful Production Band and the Walnut St. Blues Band. It's happening on Saturday, July 26. The Gallery is at 1512 Portland Ave., which means it's just off 15th Street, which is only seven blocks west of Eighth Street, so it's not deep Portland. A simple drive along Main St., right on 15th, then three blocks or so to Portland  Ave. and turn left. Since blues fans are not nearly so scared of venturing into unknown territory, this is actually a good plan for staging music in the Portland area that will draw from elsewhere in the city. (The hardcore shows are Nelligan Hall are another good draw.) Ticket are a very reason $10.

--Paul Moffett