Your single, in your 30's, divorced, no kids, and you have a successful career. Most evenings are spent watching Sex in the City (female) or the most current sporting event (male). You often find yourself day dreaming about the young coworker of yours who has yet to go through a bitter divorce and still believes in love. Tonight you and your best pal have decided to hit the town and give the singles scene a try. Already 10 years past the time you would embarrass yourself at a dance club, you head to a small blues bar in South West Portland.

As you walk in you grab a seat at the bar located in the middle of room. The friendly bartender quickly comes to your service and you order up a mixed drink (female) or a microbrew (male). You consider playing some pool, but after a quick glance across the room you notice the only pool table is already packed. You and your friend stick to the bar and combine a bit of small talk with the popular people watching.

Two drinks later a large group of people walk in. At first it seems weird, but you soon realize that its Norman Sylvester's entourage. This cool cat is the blues band lead singer and performer. At 9:30 the band starts up and you remember why the blues are so good. After about a half hour and another drink you find yourself getting into the music, and you can't help but sing the blues.

After two more drinks you leave the bar with a smile, knowing you had a fun evening at a bar where you fit it.

Score 9.3

2032 SW Fifth Ave
222-3378