ROOTS MUSiC MACHiNE: Debbie Downer & The Drags, Sam Bettens, Chris Portka

Sorry folks, no Bluegrass Bonanza in December, but instead we have a full evening of Americana music and alt-country.

Debbie Downer & The Drag (SF) alt-country meets alt-rock

Sam Bettens (Belgium) twang from the ex-lead singer of 90s alt-pop band, K's Choice

Chris Portka (East Bay) indie singer-songwriter/hipster country