Ani DiFranco and her band return to Portland after a two-year hiatus, 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, at the Merrill Auditorium. She brings to the stage her crack touring band, featuring Daren Hahn on drums, Jason Mercer on bass and Julie Wolf performing on keyboard and vocals. DiFranco will introduce songs from her new album, “To the Teeth.” Tickets are on sale Jan. 19 for $26.50 at the Merrill Auditorium box office, charge-by-phone at 842-0800, or online at www.porttix.com.