Lloyd Jones’ new release Doin’ What It Takes comes out next Tuesday, but if you’re in the Portland, Oregon area this weekend, you can get a pre-release treat! Friday, the Lloyd Jones Trio will be performing at Qyimby’s, and Saturday Lloyd Jones will be at O’Connor’s “Vault” in the historic Multnomah Village. Details below:

Quimby’s www.quimbysat19th.com
Friday, June 29th 8:30-11:30pm
“This is a special night with the great Louis Pain on organ (You’ve heard him on Paul deLay recordings and with Mel Brown at Jimmy Maks)! Nice new venue too. Check this out for sure. Gonna be great!”

O’Connor’s www.oconnorsportland.com
Saturday, June 30th 8-11pm
“Great food, Great vib, and the music ain’t bad either!!!
Come on out & have fun tonight!!!!”

Doin’ What It Takes – Coming July 3rd, 2012

This soulful new release from Pacific Northwest Blues legend LLOYD JONES and his band Lloyd Jones Struggle offers exciting originals by Lloyd Jones, which blend his guitar and vocals with B3 organ, piano, drums,percussion, bass, trumpet and saxophones!

Catch the full track Bend in the River on RRradio: