Tom Russell is playing at the Sacred Heart Music Center (downtown near the hospital) Friday night 8. I saw him last year at Beaner's when he was in town, he's quite terrific. He's one of Dave Letterman's faves, and will be on his show in about two weeks. Also Friday, he's doing a preview/interview for KUMD at 3 in the afternoon at the Weber. He's sort of hip Americana, invoking the spirit of Charles Bukowski. Tickets are $15 in advance (at the Electric Fetus), $20 at the door, and best of all, $10 student - well worth it.