Jazz
Live music calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Dissent with Fuzz Wicked and The Reverend, May 26, $5.
Date: 05/25/2012 | Entertainment
Duffy Bishop pays homage to Etta James
Duffy Bishop, the powerhouse blues singer from Portland, is coming to The Triple Door for an evening to celebrate the great Etta James.
Date: 05/25/2012 | Entertainment
Live music calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music.
Date: 05/18/2012 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. John Paul and the Apostles, May 11, $5. The Grizzled Mighty with I Will Keep Your Ghost, May 12, $5.
Date: 05/11/2012 | Entertainment
Nightclub and live music calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music.
Date: 05/04/2012 | Entertainment
Skatalites' bassist Lloyd Brevett dies in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Lloyd Brevett, a renowned double bassist who helped carry ska music from Jamaica to the world as a founding member of the hugely influential band The Skatalites, died Thursday at age 80.
Date: 05/03/2012 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Double B, April 28.Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Stickshift Annie, April 27.
Date: 04/27/2012 | Entertainment
Arlington kicks off a month of arts with Jazzmine choir show
ARLINGTON -- In a town where sports has always been tops, Arlington high school students do their best to provide opportunities for the community to view fine and performing arts.
Date: 04/20/2012 | Local News
Little Big Show showcases rising stars, raises cash for charity
The Little Big Show aims to live up to its name.A little show with big aspirations.
Date: 04/20/2012 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Stafford and the Bentz Brothers with the Skablins, April 20. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Nikki Schilling, April 21.
Date: 04/20/2012 | Entertainment
Everett Civic Music's 82nd season includes jazz, soul and much more
It's that time again when Everett Civic Music sells tickets for one of the best concert seasons in town.This year, the 82nd concert season includes seven performances for a total season ticket price of $45, less than $7 a concert.
Date: 04/13/2012 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com.
Date: 04/06/2012 | Entertainment
Hear 2 local school bands at Cool Jazz event
Two Snohomish County high school jazz bands are playing Seattle's Paramount Theatre as part of the 17th annual Starbucks Hot Java Cool Jazz series.
Date: 03/30/2012 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Ryan LaPlante, March 31.
Date: 03/30/2012 | Entertainment
Eat well and enjoy Gershwin at Philharmonic's Spring Fling
Your feet might already know this, but it's time again for the annual Everett Philharmonic's Spring Fling.It's an evening of timeless tunes from Gershwin, dancing and a gourmet dinner at the Everett Events Center ballroom.
Date: 03/30/2012 | Entertainment
Nightclubs and live music
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Lawrence Juber Guitar Concert, 7 p.m. March 23, $20.Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Jim Castaneda, March 23. Michael Thomas, March 24.
Date: 03/23/2012 | Entertainment
Kronos Quartet still pushing musical boundaries
The Kronos Quartet, a pioneer in exploring music's boundaries, returns today to the city where the avant-garde string quartet first started.
Date: 03/23/2012 | Entertainment
Night club and live music calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Stafford and the Benz Brothers, March 16.Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Stickshift Annie, March 16. Andrew B. Working, March 17.
Date: 03/16/2012 | Entertainment
Live music calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Sumner Brothers, Jon Pontrello and The Mudhens, March 9, $10. 39th Ward Mardi Gras Bash, March 10.
Date: 03/09/2012 | Entertainment
Evening of spaghetti and swing benefits Stanwood groups
CAMANO ISLAND -- Fundraisers to support the Stanwood Area Historical Society, Safe Harbor Free Clinic and the tourism department of the Stanwood Chamber of Commerce are scheduled for Saturday.
Date: 03/08/2012 | Local News
Night clubs and live music calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Omega Moo, Beside Myself, Feb. 24, $5. Trainwrecks, Feb. 25, $5. Grizzled Mighty, March 1.
Date: 02/24/2012 | Entertainment
Roots band Massy Ferguson has come a long way from Mukilteo farmers market
Guitarist Adam Monda and Ethan Anderson, who plays bass, ate their first gig's earnings. It was a fruit basket.The founding members of Massy Ferguson, a Seattle roots band, first played the Mukilteo Farmers Market in 2006.
Date: 02/24/2012 | Entertainment
Nightclub and live music calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Stafford and the Bentz Brothers and Last of the Steam Powered Trains, Feb. 17, $5. Citizen Escape, Out on the Streets, Decateur Buff, Feb. 18, $5.
Date: 02/17/2012 | Entertainment
Big Head Todd & the Monsters returns to Seattle on Saturday; Hüsker Dü’s Bob Mould at The Triple Door
Big Head Todd & the Monsters, the Colorado band that continues to impress with its smooth, blues-laden rock and awesome performances returns to Seattle for a gig at the Neptune on Saturday.
Date: 02/17/2012 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Woody Virgil and Cool Stuff Katy, Feb. 10, $5. The Slags with Red the Dead, Feb. 11.Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Live music. Stickshift Annie, Feb. 10.
Date: 02/10/2012 | Entertainment
Nightclubs and live music calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Live music. Ryan Laplante, Feb. 4.
Date: 02/03/2012 | Entertainment
Live music and night club calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Stray Dogs, Jan. 27. Sara Fineberg, Jan. 28.
Date: 01/27/2012 | Entertainment
Nightclub and live music calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Stafford and the Bent Brothers, Jan. 20.
Date: 01/20/2012 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Jazz great Frank Vignola, Jan. 14, $20. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com.
Date: 01/13/2012 | Entertainment
in the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Woodshed, Calico Queen and Black Coast Revival, Jan. 5, $5.Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Live Music.
Date: 01/06/2012 | Entertainment
Randy Oxford Band's frontman plays the trombone
Washington native Randy Oxford is one of the best blues trombonists working the circuit today.He takes the unusual role of playing lead with his long horn, often picking up guitar licks and paving the sound for the rest of his accomplished band.
Date: 01/06/2012 | Entertainment
in the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Vince Mtz. and the Great Blue Beyond, Dec. 30. Red Barn Productions Show, Dec. 31.
Date: 12/30/2011 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Britmania, Dec. 23, $10. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Live Music. Ryan LaPlante, Dec. 24.
Date: 12/23/2011 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Stafford and the Bentz Brothers, Skablins, The Janks, Dec. 16. Decateur Bluff, Justin Hale, Dec. 17, $5.
Date: 12/16/2011 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Petunia and the Vipers, Dec. 10, $10.Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Live Music. Stichshift Annie, Dec. 9. Ryan LaPlante, Dec. 10.
Date: 12/09/2011 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Wigstock, Dec. 2. Global Heat and Black Magic Noise, Dec. 3.Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Live Music. .
Date: 12/02/2011 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Live Music. Ryan LaPlante, Nov. 26.
Date: 11/25/2011 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Stafford & Tha Bentz Brothers, 9 p.m. Nov. 18 $5. Decteur Buff, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19.
Date: 11/18/2011 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Bobodegrace, Nov. 11. River of Deceipt, Be My Grave, Nov. 12.
Date: 11/11/2011 | Entertainment
Jeffrey Johnson's unexpected death leaves more than a void
In our Mill Creek cul-de-sac, Jeffrey Johnson was the neighbor who was always on call if a refrigerator needed to be moved. We'd gather next to Jeff's white pickup truck where he held court, chatted, wondered how your day went, and really wanted to know what was new at your house.
Date: 11/09/2011 | Local News
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. The Whateverly Brothers, 2 p.m. Nov. 5, $5. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Live Music. Ryan LaPlante, Nov. 5.
Date: 11/04/2011 | Entertainment
Tool frontman's side project to play gig in Seattle
Maynard James Keenan's side project, Puscifer, is finally back with a new album, "Condition of My Parole."Keenan is better known as the frontman for Tool and A Perfect Circle.
Date: 11/04/2011 | Entertainment
Husband-and-wife duo to play jazz piano in Edmonds
Individually, jazz pianists Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes are well-known musicians.
Date: 10/28/2011 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Jack Ruby Lemonade and Gringoes, 20 Riverside, Just Like Vinyl, Missionary Position, Oct. 29.
Date: 10/28/2011 | Entertainment
What sold very well at Marysville craft show
There's a dearth of deviled-egg plates out in retail land.Jennifer Ward of JW Giftware aims to fill that void.Her custom-painted ceramic deviled-egg plates and Thanksgiving platters sold well Saturday at the 2011 Autumn Craft Show at the Ken Baxter Community Center in Marysville.
Date: 10/21/2011 | Local News
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Jack Ruby Lemonade and Gringoes, Oct. 22. Scottish Jam Session, Oct. 23. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Live Music. Scotty P., Oct. 21. Ryan LaPlante, Oct. 22.
Date: 10/21/2011 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Decateur Buff, Oct. 15, $5.Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Live Music. Andrew B. Working, Oct. 14. Stickshift Annie, Oct. 15.
Date: 10/14/2011 | Entertainment
'Project Runway' purse and more available at Darrington dinner auction
Wyonne Perrault says they would love to have a big crowd at a benefit Saturday night in Darrington.
Date: 10/07/2011 | Local News
Nightclub and live music calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Black Magic Noise and Global Heat, Oct. 8. Stafford and the Bentz Brothers, Oct. 9, $5.
Date: 10/07/2011 | Entertainment
Route 66 brings its big-band, swing-era sound to Arlington
Get your kicks Saturday while listening to the popular swing-era band Route 66 in Arlington.
Date: 10/07/2011 | Entertainment
Live music and nightclub calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Black Beast Revival, Drogados, Ghost Power, Sept. 30.
Date: 09/30/2011 | Entertainment
Cajun-zydeco band, jazz ensemble to gig at Stanwood Country Store
Two terrific local bands are playing for free as part of Stanwood's Harvest Jubilee.Catch Bayou Buzz from noon to 1:45 p.m. and Swingnuts Jazz from 2:15 to 4 p.m. at the Stanwood Country Store.
Date: 09/23/2011 | Entertainment
Catch country sensation Keith Urban, jazz superstars at Seattle shows
It doesn't get much bigger than Keith Urban.The mop-headed country singer and guitarist from Down Under brings his wildly popular show to KeyArena next week.
Date: 09/23/2011 | Entertainment
Nightclub calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Stafford and the Bentz Brothers and Graceland. Sept. 16. $5.
Date: 09/16/2011 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Criminy and guest, Sept. 10. Jimmy Buffet Party with the Straw Dogs, Sept 11.Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Live Music. Castaneda Groove, 9 p.m. Sept. 10.
Date: 09/09/2011 | Entertainment
Music in the nightclubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Born of Ghosts and guests, Sept. 3, $5. Petlino D'Augustion, Sept. 4, $10.Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Live Music.
Date: 09/02/2011 | Entertainment
Music in the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. The Last of the Steam Powered Trains, Aug. 27, $5.Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Paul Cataldo, Aug. 26. Ryan LaPlante, Aug. 27.
Date: 08/26/2011 | Entertainment
Music calendar
Concerts Snohomish, Island counties The Marlin James Band with special guest Dakota Neuman: 8 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Historic Everett Theatre. Tickets are $10 at 425-258-6766.
Date: 08/19/2011 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Renegade Stringband, Stafford, The Bentz Brothers, 9 p.m. Aug. 19, $5. Decateur Buff, Snug Harbor and 20 Riverside, Aug. 20, $5.
Date: 08/19/2011 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Renegade Stringband, Stafford,
Date: 08/12/2011 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Pre Funk and Guests, 9 p.m. Aug. 5, $5. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Scotty P., Aug. 6.
Date: 08/05/2011 | Entertainment
Seattle Symphony plans first season under new leader
Seattle Symphony plans a big season with its new music director, Ludovic Morlot, at the lead with concerts inspired by Nirvana and the Grateful Dead and music by some of the greats: Beethoven and Gershwin.
Date: 08/05/2011 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Arkansas with the River Bandit and The Diving Bell, 9 p.m. July 29, $5. Pre Funk and Guests, 9 p.m. Aug. 4, $5
Date: 07/29/2011 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Panama Gold and Royal Bear, 9 p.m. July 22, $5. The Alvins, July 23, $5.Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Nicely Duo, July 22.
Date: 07/22/2011 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Stafford and the Bentz Brothers, 9 p.m. July 15. Hot Donna and I Will Keep Your Ghost, 9 p.m. July 16, $5.
Date: 07/15/2011 | Entertainment
Nightlife calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music.
Date: 07/08/2011 | Entertainment
Steely Dan world tour starts with Seattle gig
Steely Dan, the iconic jazz-groove band of the 1970s, kicks off its "Shuffle Diplomacy" world tour on Saturday in Seattle.Walter Becker and Donald Fagen made rock 'n' roll out of smooth jazz.
Date: 07/01/2011 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Lucas Cates Band, 9 p.m. July 1. Danny Godinez Band, 7 p.m. July 2, $10.Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Live music.
Date: 07/01/2011 | Entertainment
Nightclub calendar
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. The Chopps with OMN Band, 9 p.m. June 24, $5. Lucas Cates Band, 9 p.m. July 1. Danny Godinez Band, 7 p.m. July 2, $10.
Date: 06/24/2011 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Wild Snohomians and Michael Steagner, 9 p.m. June 18.Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Cool Water Duo, 9 p.m. June 17. Andrew B. Working and Red the Dead, 8 p.m. June 18.
Date: 06/17/2011 | Entertainment
Monroe churches team up with jazz walk to help the homeless
MONROE -- Four local churches are throwing a block party with a purpose.Monroe United Methodist, Morning Star Lutheran, Monroe Congregational and Church of Our Savior Episcopal congregations decided to use their convenient locations along historic Lewis Street for good.
Date: 06/11/2011 | Local News
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music.Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Stick Shift Annie, June 10. Ryan LaPlante, June 11.
Date: 06/10/2011 | Entertainment
In the clubs
The Anchor: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2288; www.anchorpubeverett.com. Live music. Vinyl Night, June 3. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Stick Shift Annie, June 10. Ryan LaPlante, June 11.
Date: 06/03/2011 | Entertainment




