Tuesday, May 17
The new Portland experimental-rock ensemble Talons of Spring, featuring vocalist and poet Andrei Tutunaru and an ace backing band, plays songs from their forthcoming album and covers numbers by weird acts that influenced them at Portland House of Music (25 Temple St., Portland) at 9 p.m. Local funk group Canned Bread also delivers originals and hat-tips at this show. Call 805-0134 for cover (21+). portlandhouseofmusic.com.