Win Tickets ($50): John Douglas (of the Trashcan Sinatras) @ Mission Theater | w/ Lily Vakili, Indie Pop

We are giving you another chance to WIN a pair of tickets to John Douglas (of the Trashcan Sinatras) @ Mission Theater on October 4. To win, comment below on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed September 30.

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From our sponsors:
John Douglas (of the Trashcan Sinatras)
October 4, 2024
7PM Doors, 8PM Show | $20 ADV, $25 Doors | All Ages
More info: mcmenamins.com

Mission Theater
1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209

Following up from a busy and successful year of music prowess, involving the reissue and UK Top-40 charting of Trashcan Sinatras’ debut album ‘Cake’, 33 years since its original release, John Douglas has stepped into the center stage, releasing his debut solo album supported by a run of concerts around the UK and North America.

One of Scotland’s finest songwriters, and a founding member of Trashcan Sinatras, Douglas has opened a new chapter in his life with the release of his eponymous debut album, via Reveal Records. Presenting an intimate snapshot of the talent, charisma and depth of this celebrated songsmith. The album was recorded live at Kyoti Studio in Glasgow with producer Mark Freegard (New Model Army, Lush, The Breeders, Del Amitri, Marillion).

Featuring original material and new recordings of John’s favourite Trashcan Sinatras’ catalogue, and his own rendition of the Prefab Sprout classic ‘We Let The Stars Go’, this album reflects the genuineness of Douglas’ music, also demonstrated in recent live peformance videos for ‘Lost’, ‘I’m Not The Fella’ and ‘Always’, plus Trashcan Sinatras’ classics ‘Oranges & Apples’, ‘Leave Me Alone’ and ‘Weightlifting’.

Performing as a solo artist and also as part of his partner Eddi Reader’s band, John has been on the road a lot lately in the UK and Ireland, having also performed with friends like Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub), Jill Jackson, Withered Hand and James Grant (Love & Money) and Martin McAloon (Prefab Sprout).

John’s decades of music as a vital member of Trashcan Sinatras, and now also a solo performer are based around an unwavering love for stories, for creating moments, and diving into a need for human connection that only happens through the power of songs. From living room shows, to clubs and small theatres, from festivals, to large events, you will always find John connecting with his fans, old and new, and making a difference with his music.

Lily Vakili
Lily launched her recording career as a solo artist with two albums Lake City/Next 3 Exits and Meadowlands, before forming the five-member Vakili Band. That fruitful collaboration resulted in three studio albums, Oh Alright, Walking Sideways, and 2023’s Honey. Produced for the first time by Lily, the Honey album, described by Under the Radar as “an electric blend of Rock, Soul & Psychedelia…”, exemplifies the collaborative bacchanalia of her band, having honed their distinctive sound in the studio as well as on tour up and down the East Coast.

Her songwriting is described by Relix Magazine as “upp[ing] the emotional and political ante with … punchy tunes, delivered from a strong female perspective” and Postcard Elba says “The Patti Smith Group vibe is strong … both in the straight ahead rock n’ roll fire and passionate street poet vibes, and we’ll take that over ironic detachment … any day of the week.” Ink 19 adds “Vakili’s voice – yes, it is honey, in a cool glass of whiskey on the hottest night you remember…”