music calendar
Published 3:09 pm Thursday, November 29, 2007
Classical
Seattle and south
Small ensemble recital: 12:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Shoreline Community College music building, Room 818, 16101 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle; free; 206-546-4634, www.shoreline.edu.
Trio Medieval: 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $25 to $40; 206-325-7066, www.earlymusicguild.org.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 1, KeyArena, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; $38 and $48 plus service charges; 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com.
Tacoma Young Artists Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Rialto Theatre, 310 S. Ninth Ave., Tacoma; $4 advance, $5 at door, festival seating; $14 all balcony seating; 253-627-2792.
“Ourania — Dreams that reach across the Heavens”: 3 p.m. Dec. 2, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 8398 NE 12th St., Medina; $18 advance, $20 at door, $15 students, seniors and those with different abilities, $12 groups of five or more; 206-935-7779, www.TheEsoterics.org.
Concerts
Seattle and south
Alison Knowles, Jessica Higgins, Joshua Selman, readings, music and more: 8 p.m. Dec. 5, Chapel Performance Space, Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle; $5 to $15; 206-789-1939, gschapel.blogspot.com.
“Back Home Again — A John Denver Holiday Concert”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 5 through 24, Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St., Seattle; $20 to $58, $15 ages 25 and under; 206-443-2222, 877-900-9285, www.seattlerep.org.
John Butcher, Torsten Mueller and Dylan van der Schyff: 8 p.m. Dec. 6, Chapel Performance Space, Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle; $5 to $15; 206-547-6763.
In the clubs
Snohomish and Island counties
Alligator Soul: 2131 Broadway, Everett; 425-259-6311. The Newscasters, Wednesdays; Slim Picken’s, Thursdays; LaPlant, Fridays; Star Drums &Lady Keys, Saturdays.
Club Broadway/Big Apple Casino: 611 Everett Ave., Everett; 425-259-3551. Live music and hip-hop, Fridays and Saturdays.
The Club Casino: Showroom Lounge, 620 SE Everett Mall Way; Everett; 425-212-2266; 9 p.m. Saturdays, no cover. “Almost Vegas” singers’ showcase, second Fridays, 425-870-6784 to arrange performances. Music with DJ/KJ Maxwell, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Fridays.
Eddie’s Trackside Bar &Grill: 214 N. Lewis St., Monroe; 360-805-5305, www.eddiestrackside.com. 7 p.m. Thursdays, open mike sessions with Clem Daddy.
Emory’s on Silver Lake: 11830 19th Ave. SE, Everett; 425-337-7772. Live jazz, 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
Engel’s Pub: 113 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-778-2900. Live blues music, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays.
Espresso Americano: 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-259-3492, www.espressoamericano.com. Family-friendly live concerts, 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays, free with one drink purchase. No concert Nov. 30.
Jack’s: 1307 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2266. Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, happy hour.
Jimmy Jack’s: 13428 Highway 99 S., Everett; 425-745-1590. Tongue and Groove, classic rock, Nov. 23 and 24.
Jimmy Z: 1712 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-339-2424. Live music, Fridays and Saturdays.
JR’s Sports Bar: 9506 19th Ave. SE, Everett (formerly Silver Dollar Casino building); 425-379-7787. Ladies’ Night with DJ Michael B.,Thursdays. Live music, Fridays and Sundays.
La Hacienda Restaurant: 210 W. Division Ave., Arlington; 360-435-9433. Mariachi band, Wednesdays.
Monahan’s: 1707 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-259-0811. Salsa and swing dancing, 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Jam and open mike with Paul and Willow, 8 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays. Ladies’ night happy hour karaoke with Veronica, 8 p.m. to midnight, Thursdays. Live music, 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays. Mary McPage Band, 9 p.m. Dec. 1, no cover.
Oxford Saloon: 913 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-3845. 5 to 9 p.m. Sundays through 2007, “Swingtime Express,” jazz and swing quartet, swing dancers welcome, lessons available, no cover, families welcome; Dec. 2 features a Christmas dance and party, The Oxford Sisters and Janette West will perform.
Prohibition Grille: 1414 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-6100. Live piano music, Carl Amberson with Tim Koss 6:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Carl Amberson 6:30 to 11 p.m. Saturdays, free.
Rockhopper Coffee House: 8898 SR 525, Clinton; 360-341-4420. Art project sessions, 10 a.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays, ongoing, registration required at 360-341-4420, www.ferryfolk.com.
Stanwood Hotel &Saloon: 26926 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-2888. Karaoke, 9 p.m. to approximately midnight, Fridays. Live blues bands 9 p.m. to midnight, Saturdays, no cover.
Stewart’s Place: 709 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-4684. Open electric and acoustic jam session, downbeat, 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Under the Red Umbrella: 1502 Rucker Ave., Everett; 425-252-9193. Free music unless otherwise noted. 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Larry Murante.
Vortex: 4314 Russell Road, Mukilteo; 425-320-8512, myspacevortex61. 8 to 11 p.m. Saturdays, live music, all ages, $7 cover.
Wired &Unplugged: 717 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-2472. Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Poetry Night Thursdays. Acoustic open mikes, Fridays, $2 cover or free with a purchase. Local musicians perform, Saturdays.
Zippy’s Java Lounge: 1804 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-4940. Always seeking artists of all ages to showcase their art or to perform — contact Zippy’s by phone or e-mail marilyn@zippysjava.com. Events free unless otherwise noted. 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 30, short film night. 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 1, Dandelion Greens, acoustic root music. 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 2, “Sicko” screening with discussion afterward. 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6, open mike poetry and music.
Skagit County and north
Rockfish Grill: 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes; 360-588-1720. Unless otherwise noted, music 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, 8 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, 9 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
Seattle and south
Dulces Latin Bistro: 1430 34th Ave., Seattle; 206-322-5453. Lisa Lanza, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays.
El Gaucho: 2505 First Ave., Seattle; 206-728-1337. Live music nightly. 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays and Mondays, Deems Tsutakawa, solo pianist, no cover. 7 p.m. to closing, Tuesdays through Saturdays, Daniel Davison, solo pianist. 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays, Vinyl Avengers, rock and honky-tonk. 8 p.m. to midnight Saturdays, Floyd Standifer Quartet. 8 p.m. Saturdays, Micah Hulscher and the Keys to the Country.
El Gaucho: 2119 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; 253-272-1510. No cover. Steve Andreason, solo pianist, 7:30 p.m. to closing, Wednesdays through Saturdays. Mr. D, solo pianist, 7:30 p.m. to closing, Sundays through Tuesdays.
The Funhouse: 206 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; 206-374-8400, www.thefunhouseseattle.com. Unless otherwise noted, music at 9:30 p.m., admission $5. Advance tickets from www.brownpapertickets.com. Nov. 30, Pierced Arrows, Girl Trouble, The Hands, Autolite Strike, $8. 9 p.m. Dec. 1, Engineers W/O Borders Benefit; The Bloodclots, Inhaste, Slightly Less Than Nothing, The Kept, Cyanide Destruct, $5. Dec. 3, PBRs, $1. Dec. 5, jukebox night. Dec. 6, The Sweet Revenge, Atomic Bride, Ashworth.
Highway 99 Blues Club: 1414 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-227-7242,www.highwayninetynine.com. Music starts at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Nov. 30, Lee Oskar and Friends, $12. Dec. 1, Junkyard Jane, $10. 6 to 11 p.m. Dec. 2, Little Bill, Bill Mattocks Band, Randy Oxford and more. Dec. 3, Blue Monday, free. Dec. 4, Blues Showcase featuring Chris Stevens Surf Monkeys, $5. Dec. 5, The Jellyrollers, $5. Dec. 6. Kim Archer Band, $5.
Jazz Alley: 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle; www.jazzalley.com. The Mike Stern Band, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 7:30 p.m. only Sunday, Dec. 6 through 9, $24.50.
Larry’s Nightclub: 209 First Ave. S., Seattle; 206-624-7665. DJ’d music, nightly.
The Last Supper Club: 124 S. Washington St., Seattle; 206-748-9975. DJ’d music, Fridays and Saturdays.
Lucky Eagle Casino: 12888 188th Ave. SW, Rochester; 206-628-0888. Free Cabaret Lounge entertainment, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Jonathan Harris, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
Lumette: 2128 Queen Anne Ave. N., Seattle; 206-694-0055, www.lumette.com. Greg Schroeder Quartet, Thursdays.
Madison’s Cafe: 3803 Delridge Way SW, Seattle; 206-935-2111. 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, singer/songwriter night.
The Pink Door: 1919 Post Alley, Seattle; 206-443-3241; 206-443-3241, www.thepinkdoor.net. Casey Macgill and the Blue 4 Trio, Wednesdays; Tony Yazzolino and Steve Kamke, Thursdays; Northwest Showcase with various bands, Fridays; Cabaret and burlesque, Saturdays; Janna Wichter, Sundays.
Salty’s at Alki Beach: 1936 Harbor Ave. SW, Seattle; 206-937-1600. Victor Janusz, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Studio Seven: 110 S. Horton St., Seattle; 206-286-1312, www.studioseven.us. Most tickets from 800-992-8499, www.ticketswest.com. All ages for show, bar with ID, and doors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Prices are advance, door. 6 p.m. doors, 6:30 p.m. show Nov. 30, Vader, Malevolent Creation, Cattle Decapitation, Abigail Williams, Light This City, Veil Of Maya, Hiensight, $17, $20. 6 p.m. Dec. 1, Supernova Entertainment’s Battle of the Bands, $10, $15. 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Knock Me Down, The Goes Theres, Goodnight Sunrise with guests, $7, $8. 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Cheyenne, Idols, A Changing Of Tides, Acies, Beneath Angels Eyes, $7, $8. 6:30 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show Dec. 4, As Blood Runs Black, Walls Of Jericho, The Warriors, Born Of Osiris, Belay My Last, I Declare War, $12, $14. 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show Dec. 5, Eyes Set To Kill, Blinded Black, The Formal, Sirens in the Sky, $8, $10.
Sunset Tavern: 5433 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-784-0627, www.sunsettavern.com. Shows at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Nov. 23, Patrol, Oswald Effect, Junkmail, Rip Spacer, $7. 7 p.m. Nov. 30, PDXplore with Southerly &Minmae, $6; also 9 p.m. Ballard Jazz Walk with guitarist John McLean (Chicago), Thomas Marriott’s Willie Nelson Project, Lower Monumental, $20, tickets online.
The Triple Door: 216 Union St., Seattle; 206-838-4333, www.tripledoor.com. Unless otherwise noted, shows are 7:30 p.m. for all ages and 10 p.m. for 21 and older; Earshot members get $2 discount off listed price. Prices are advance, day of show. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Gypsy Soul, $18, $20. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Mike Doughty, the Question Jar Show, $22, $25. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Eric Sardinas, $15, $18. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6, Robben Ford, $25, $29.
Twisted Cork Wine Bar: 900 Bellevue Way, Bellevue; 425-637-0808. Music 9 p.m. to midnight and no cover, unless otherwise noted. Wednesdays, Angelo Pizarro Project.
Waterfront Seafood Grill: 2801 Alaskan Way, Pier 70, Seattle; 206-956-9171. 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 7 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, Ben Fleck, solo pianist.
Comedy
Snohomish and Island counties
The Club Casino: Showroom Lounge, 620 SE Everett Mall Way; Everett; 425-212-2266; 9 p.m. Saturdays, no cover. Dec. 1, Brad Brake headlines, Richard Bain is featured.
Crazy Moose Casino: Comedy show, 9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 22003 66th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; free; 425-672-4770.
Foxy’s Pub: Happy hour comedy, 6 p.m. Thursdays, 9601 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-513-0960; $3; includes one well drink or domestic beer.
Hawkeye’s Pub &Grill: 1002 Vernon Road, Lake Stevens; 425-335-4359. Comedy nights, 9 p.m. first Saturdays, no cover.
Rocko’s Fireside Alehouse: 7520 Beverly Blvd., Everett; 425-347-7700. 8 p.m. Sundays, no cover charge.
Seattle and south
Moore Theatre: 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; 206-467-5510, www.themoore.com. 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Mike Birbiglia, $19.50 and $29.50, 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com.
Jam sessions
Snohomish and Island counties
Bluegrass &Country Music Makers Association: Bluegrass jam sessions, 1 p.m. second Sundays, Darrington Community Center, 570 Sauk Ave., Darrington; 360-436-1217; dinner after session, donation requested; 360-436-1179, 360-436-1006.
Bluegrass open mike: 7 to 10 p.m. last Saturdays, Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-2472.
Jazz jam: The Tony Chop Jazz Trio, 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays, Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-2472.
Native American flute gathering: Cedar Tree Native flute circle, 10 a.m. to noon, last Saturdays, Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-2472.
Old Time &Country Music Association: Jam sessions 6:30 to 9:45 p.m. second and fourth Fridays, free, Baker Hi-Rise, 1401 Poplar, Everett; 425-334-5769.
Open electric and acoustic jam session: Downbeat electric and jazz, 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Stewart’s of Snohomish, 709 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-4684.
Open jam session: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Rocko’s Fireside Alehouse, 7520 Beverly Blvd., Everett; 425-347-7700.
Open mike: 9 p.m. Wednesdays, The Jet Deck at Paine Field, 10203 31st Ave. W., Everett; 425-353-0770.
Open mike: 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Wired &Unplugged Online Coffee House, 717 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-2472.
Open mike: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Whidbey Coffee, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo; 425-423-0450.
Open mike: 5 to 7 p.m. first and third Sundays, Victory Music, Alderwood mall food court, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-771-1121.
Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association: Jams second and fourth Fridays, 5 p.m. Celtic group, 6 p.m. workshop, 7 p.m. circle jam. Free family entertainment. 8 p.m. fourth Fridays, stage shows. Bring fiddle if you have one; a few loaners available; free, old Arlington High School, 135 S. French St.; 360-691-5907, e-mail noelula@aol.com.
Skagit County and north
Open mike: 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, Althea’s Cafe, 614 S. First St., Mount Vernon; 360-336-0602, www.altheas.com.
Out of the Ashes: Interactive music program for people with disabilities, 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Althea’s Cafe, 614 S. First St., Mount Vernon; 360-336-0602, www.altheas.com.
Billboard
Snohomish and Island counties
Carolers and players wanted: Third Street merchants seek carolers to walk downtown Marysville singing and playing through the holiday season; 360-659-4997 or e-mail bookworks@verizon.net to inquire.
Everett Eagles band seeks venues: 25-piece band or eight-piece brass choir can perform Christmas concerts for non-profit or charity events; 425-290-7529.
Everett Eagles community band: 7:30 p.m. Mondays, 1216 Broadway, Everett; seeking woodwind, percussion and bass players; 425-290-7529.
Music classes: Various dates and times, ongoing, Arts and Music Center, 11419 19th Ave., Suite C-111, Everett; music and movement for newborns through age 4, Little Mozarts piano for ages 4 to 6, and adult piano for beginners; 425-337-5328, www.artsandmusiccenter.com.
Gene Nastri Community School of Music Seeks board members; 425-290-9500 to apply or to nominate someone; also mail nominations to Gene Nastri School, 304 Lincoln Ave., Suite 202, Mukilteo, WA 98275.
Northern Sound Children’s Choir: Seeking seventh to 12th grade girls interested in learning music theory, taking voice lessons and giving performances of a wide range of music styles; rehearsals 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Peace Lutheran Church, 1717 Larson Road, Silvana; 360-652-4942, www.northernsound.org.
The Sound Singers: 1 p.m. practices, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; new members always welcome; 425-774-5555, www.soundsingersofedmonds.org.
Voices Northwest: Women ages 16 and older are encouraged to join Snohomish County’s newest a capella chorus. Mondays, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine St., Snohomish; 360-563-9520, or e-mail ldmeyer30@hotmail.com.
Skagit County and north
Whatcom Symphony Orchestra classes for all ages: Solo and ensemble coaching for sting quartets, trios, woodwind, brass ensembles and more; registration requested by e-mailing esw4viola@aol.com.
Seattle and beyond
Seattle Recorder Society: 7:30 p.m. first Fridays, Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, 10005 32nd Ave. NE, Seattle; 206-325-7066, www.earlymusicguild.org, www.seattle-recorder.org, new participants always welcome.
Karaoke
Arlington
Wednesday and Saturday: Smokey Point Buzz Inn, 3528 168th St. NE; 360-658-1529.
Bow
Thursday: 8 p.m. to midnight, first and third Thursdays, The Skagit Valley Resort and Casino, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow; 360-724-7777.
Clinton
Friday, karaoke and Saturday, live band: Hong Kong Gardens, 4643 E. Highway 525; 360-341-2828.
Everett
Sundays through Wednesdays: Rocko’s Fireside Alehouse, 7520 Beverly Blvd., Everett; 425-347-7700. 9 p.m.
Thursdays through Saturdays: Jack’s, 1307 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2266. 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Thursday: Monahan’s, 1707 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-259-0811. 8 p.m. to midnight, ladies’ night happy hour karaoke with Veronica.
Friday and Saturday: Hunan Palace, 2821 Pacific Ave.; 425-339-3390.
Thursday and Friday: Kodiak Ron’s, 7601 Evergreen Way; 425-347-6659.
Tuesday and Thursday/Friday/Saturday: Foxy’s Pub &Eatery, 9601 Evergreen Way; 425-513-0960.
Thursday: Glacier Lanes, 9630 Evergreen Way; 425-353-8292.
Wednesday: $10,000 contest, 9 p.m. JR’s Sports Bar and Grill, 9506 19th Ave. SE; 425-379-7787.
Friday and Saturday: White Elephant Bar &Grill, 1912 Broadway Ave.; 425-252-5200.
Wednesday through Saturday: Patty’s Eggnest, 6720 Evergreen Way; 425-353-2200.
Friday and Saturday: Homeport Tavern, 2116 Everett Ave.; 425-259-2661.
Lake Stevens
Thursday: 8 p.m. La Hacienda, 513 Highway 9; 425-334-4939.
Friday/Saturday: Hawkeye’s Sports Bar and Grill, 1002 Vernon Road; 425-335-4359.
Lynnwood
Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday: Billy McHale’s, 18430 33rd Ave. W.; 425-775-8500.
Daily: Daverthump’s, 19720 44th Ave. W.; 425-774-6573.
Wednesday and Thursday; Saturday and Sunday: One-Eyed Jack’s Roadhouse, 14019 Highway 99; 425-743-5570.
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., 13th Ave Pub and Eatery, 1233 164th SW; 425-742-7871.
Marysville
Daily: Danny’s Midway Pub &Grill, 14824 Smokey Point Blvd.; 360-659-2248.
Tuesday through Saturday: Maxi’s, 9611 State Ave.; 360-659-0879.
Mill Creek
Saturday: Pounders, 18001 Bothell-Everett Highway; 425-485-7678.
Mountlake Terrace
Thursday through Sunday: O’Houlie’s Pub, 21919 66th Ave. W.; 425-776-1833.
Snohomish
Saturday: The Buzz Inn, 9900 Airport Way; 360-568-3970.
Wednesday and Thursday: Kids’ karaoke, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Oxford Saloon &Eatery, 913 First St.; 360-568-3845, www.oxfordsaloon.com.
Stanwood
Saturday: Viking restaurant, Viking Village, 8820 Viking Way; 360-629-2030.
