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PREVIEW: J.D. McPherson at Roseland Theater, Sunday December 16th, 2012.

As we head into the last few weeks of the year, it’s hard not to reflect on all the fantastic albums released over the past 12 months. I’ll admit, I’ve been working my list (and been having lots of debates with myself) but J.D. McPherson’s April 2012 release “Signs and Signifiers” is definitely a contender. Ask any of my friends, it’s been on every playlist at work and home since early this summer and continues to be on repeat.

So in the spirit of making everything into a list at this time of year, here is a list of five simple reasons for why you should go see J.D. McPherson play on Sunday night at the KINK FM Jingle Bell Jam:

1. You have a cute dress that is borderline rockabilly and you need an event to wear it to.

2. You love to dance.

3. McPherson’s influences include a range from Delta blues to Led Zeppelin to Buddy Holly to Little Richard, all things you love and you are curious what it sounds like when these are all mixed together.

4. It’s a fundraiser for Portland’s Sunshine Division. They offer free emergency food and clothing assistance to families in need. 

5. He is opening for Allen Stone and Blind Pilot.

And just in case you need one more reason, I’m going be there…

J.D. McPherson is opening for Allen Stone and Blind Pilot at Roseland Theater Dec 16th. Doors at 5:30pm, show at 7pm. $25-$45. Photo credit Jim Herrington.