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Ydstie is putting out his fi rst solo album of folk and Ameri- cana music this month. He and Claborn, both members of Blind Pilot and other bands, will perform with others at three shows in Astoria Oct. 9, 10 and 11. Concerts FRIDAY, OCT. 9 9 p.m., Voodoo Room, 1114 Marine Drive, Astoria, 21 and over, no cover. Brian Bovenizer will open the show. 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Brian Bovenizer will open the show; Portland singer-songwriter Shelley Short and Darren Hanlon will also perform. SUNDAY, OCT. 11 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, all ages, no cover. Brian Bovenizer will open the show. Brian Bovenizer Southside Chicago/Southwest Michigan born and raised, Brian Bovenizer landed in Astoria in 2009. Since then, he has been involved in music through the Hackles, Holiday Friends, Raincoat and Righty, and other one-off projects. Crafting a batch of original songs since high school, Bovenizer will be de- buting a set of country-inspired songs with a group of musicians that have been self-described as the Koala Cowboys. Inspired by John Prine and Dr. Hook, the Koala Cowboys are surfi ng, horse-riding, country sonsa-bitches that look real cute, but will tear your face off with rhythm, sweat and beer. 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