Austin bluesman Gary Clark Jr. comes to Portland's Doug Fir Lounge

gclarkjr.jpgGary Clark Jr.
"When My Train Pulls In" is the last track on Gary Clark Jr.'s recent EP, "The Bright Lights." (Or it's the second-to-last track, if you're listening to the SoundCloud version on his website.) The song was recorded live, just Clark and his guitar. It's more than eight minutes long and a testament to not only his talent, but also his sense of taste. It's harder than you might think to show off the instrument like he does and keep things interesting. It's all soul, and blues and feel -- no wonk. And the rest of the EP stands as an argument for the excitement the Texan is generating. White Dress opens.

9 p.m. Tuesday, Doug Fir Lounge, 8:30 E. Burnside St.; $15,,