Jimmy Mak’s Presents The Blues Cabaret featuring Dave Fleschner, Earl Thomas & members of PGMC
Dave Fleschner – photo by mirifoto
Jimmy Mak’s, Portland’s premier jazz and blues venue, presents The Blues Cabaret on Thursday, August 21st. This is a program featuring all original blues compositions by Dave Fleschner, which will feel right at home in the classic supper club environment of Jimmy Mak’s. This show will include one of the West Coast’s finest blues vocalists Earl Thomas, along with soloists from the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus singing music that brings the classic blues themes of love, lust, fear and betrayal to an off-Broadway atmosphere.
Earl Thomas – photo by Greg Johnson
The show combines the grittiest elements of the blues with the nuance of jazz. The deep, understated grooves of Carlton Jackson on drums and Bill Athens on upright bass combined with the erudite nastiness of Alan Hager on guitar and Dave Fleschner on piano will make this an evening that takes the blues to its dirtiest lows and its most exhilarating highs.
Jimmy Mak’s is located in the heart of The Pearl District at 221 NW 10th. Showtime is 8:00 pm and admission is $12.00. This is a Cascade Blues Association co-sponsored event, so show your membership card at the door for a $1.00 discount. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling 503-295-6542.