music calendar
Published 2:42 pm Thursday, August 21, 2008
Free outdoor concerts
Snohomish and Island counties
Music in the Park, Arlington: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays in August, Legion Park, 114 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington; 360-403-3448. Aug. 28, The North Cascades Concert Band, big band.
Music in the Park, Bothell: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Fridays, through Aug. 22, Park at Bothell Landing, 9929 NE 180th St., Bothell; 425-486-7430. Aug. 22, Magic Bus Psychedelic Rock.
Concerts in the Park, Edmonds: 3 to 4 p.m. Sundays, City Park, Third and Pine; rain cancels; 425-771-0228. Aug. 24, Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band, marches.
Port Gardner Landing waterfront concerts, Everett: 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 24, Port Gardner Landing, 1600 W. Marine View Drive; 425-257-8300. Aug. 24, Soul Passport, jazz and R&B.
Thursday Night Waterfront series, Everett: 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 28, Port Gardner Landing, 1600 W. Marine View Drive; 425-257-8300. Aug. 28, Latin Expression.
Seattle and beyond
Summer of Fun Concert series, Shoreline: 7 p.m. Aug. 27, The Dudley Manlove Quartet, tribute pop; Richmond Beach Community Park, Richmond Beach Road at 21st Avenue NW; 206-417-4645, www.shorelinearts.net.
Seattle Peace Concerts: Noon to 6 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 21, www.seapeace.org. Aug. 24, Volunteer Park.
Concerts
Snohomish and Island counties
Rock-It Fest: Noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 23, Wilcox Park, 5215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; free, but 3 canned food items earn 1 raffle ticket per person; 425-774-0795, www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.
Beth Whitney, Aaron Fishburn, Stillwater: 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 24, Maltby Congregational Church, 21111 86th Ave. SE, Snohomish; donations accepted; 360-668-3921.
Skagit County and north
Levi Ware: 7 p.m. Aug. 23, Conway Muse, 18444 Main, Conway; $5 minimum donation, free for seniors and those under age 12; 360-445-3000, www.theconwaymuse.com.
Seattle and south
Bill Gaither: 7 p.m. Aug. 22, Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St., Tacoma; $20 to $40.50; 253-627-8497, www.ticketmaster.com.
Jam sessions
Snohomish and Island counties
Jam sessions at Art Workshop: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sundays, Art Workshop Studio, upper level of the Art Building, 724 First St., Mukilteo; bring singing voices, guitars and other instruments; 525-971-5521.
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: All ages and skill levels jazz jam with Dovetail and The Dennis Jones Trio, 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays, Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-2472.
Jam night: 8 to 11 p.m. Thursdays, Stanwood Hotel &Saloon, 26926 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-2888. Steve Raible and the Newscasters.
Jam session: Spar Tree, 106 W. Stanley St., Granite Falls; 360-691-6888.
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 mike night: 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays, A Gathering Grove, 2820 Oakes Ave., Everett; free; musicians, bands, poets, kids welcome; 425-512-8845.
Open jam: 8 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays, Monahan’s, 1707 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-259-0811. Hosted by Unbound with weekly special guests.
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.
Seeking performers for open mike: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Whidbey Coffee and Cafe, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo; bands must reserve slots at least one week prior to desired performance date by e-mailing theartworkshop7@aol.com.
The Outer Court jams: 1519 Third St., in the parking lot next to Finders Keepers Furnishings, Marysville; 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays, free.
Village Community Services: 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays through summer, 338 N. Macleod, Arlington; free; open to ages 16 and older, those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult; instruments available for use; 360-653-7752, ext. 14, www.villagecommunitysvcs.org.
Village Music and Art’s Friday Music 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays, 338 N. McLeod, Arlington; free; for ages 16 and older, under 16 may attend, but must be accompanied by parent; bring own instrument if posssible, some provided; 360-653-7752, ext. 14.
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 p.m. Aug. 27, The Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce and Main, Conway; 360-445-3000, www.theconwaymuse.com. Open to musicians, storytellers, magicians and others.
Seattle and south
Legends: Live jam night, 8 p.m. to midnight Sundays, 4433 35th Ave. SW, Seattle; 206-938-3598.
In the clubs
Snohomish and Island counties
A Gathering Grove: 2820 Oakes Ave., Everett; 425-512-8845, www.agatheringgrove.com. Open mike 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays; live music every weekend, 6 to 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. All events free, $5 suggested donation. Aug. 23, Pagasys, progressive rock and jazz. 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 24, Rupert Wates, contemporary acoustic.
Cartwright’s American Broiler: 10809 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo; 425-290-8064, www.cartwrightsbroiler.com. 7:30 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, Robbie Jordan &Sweet Sucker with Pat Hues and Tim Smith, no cover.
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. 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Fridays, music with DJ/KJ Maxwell.
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.
Highway 9 Casino: 22 95th Drive NW, Lake Stevens; 425-335-5770. 9 p.m. Aug. 23, Whiskey LaBido.
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.
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.
Oxford Saloon: 913 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-3845, www.theoxfordsaloon.com. 5 to 9 p.m. Sundays, “Swingtime Express,” jazz and swing quartet, swing dancers welcome, lessons available, no cover, families welcome. 9 p.m. Aug 23, MilesFromChicago.
Prohibition Grille: 1414 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-6100. Free live jazz, 7 to 10 p.m. most Fridays, The Joshua Shaw Trio, ongoing. Aug. 23, Ev Stern Duo.
Spar Tree: 106 W. Stanley St., Granite Falls; 360-691-6888. 8 p.m. Fridays, karaoke with Joe &Karen. 9 p.m. Saturdays, Eddie Spagetti &Rumble Balls, no cover.
Stanwood Hotel &Saloon: 26926 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-2888. Unless otherwise noted, music is as follows: Jam with Steve Raible and the Newscasters, 8 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. 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. 9 p.m. Aug. 22, Special Meds.
Tracey’s Place: 1707 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-259-0811. Jam with Unbound and special guests, 8 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays. Ladies’ night happy hour karaoke with Veronica, 8 p.m. to midnight Thursdays. Live music Fridays and Saturdays.
Under the Red Umbrella: 1502 Rucker Ave., Everett; 425-252-9193. 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays, free music unless otherwise noted. Aug. 22, RX Bertoldi.
VFW Post 2100: 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett; 425-252-2100. 7 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 22, Smokehouse, classic rock ‘n’ roll, no 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.
Skagit County and north
The Conway Muse: 18444 Main, Conway; 360-445-3000, www.theconwaymuse.com. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, dance meditation, $5 minimum donation.
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. Aug. 23, Steve Bailey and Crossroads. Aug. 27, Fidalgo Swing.
Seattle and south
Central Club: 124 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland; 425-827-0808. 9 p.m. Aug 27, MilesFromChicago.
Dulces Latin Bistro: 1430 34th Ave., Seattle; 206-322-5453. 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, Lisa Lanza.
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 Fridays and Saturdays, the Brian Nova Quartet and vocalist Stephanie Porter. 8 p.m. to midnight Saturdays, Floyd Standifer Quartet. 8 p.m. Saturdays, Micah Hulscher and the Keys to the Country.
The Funhouse: 206 Fifth Ave. N, Seattle; 206-374-8400, www.thefunhouseseattle.com. Unless otherwise noted, music at 9:30 p.m., admission $5. Aug. 22, Skeletonwitch and guests, $10. 4 p.m. Aug. 23, early show guests TBA, $5; 9:30 p.m. show Pain Cocktail, Guns &Rossetti, Evil Twin, $6. Aug. 24, Hammered Grunts, Church For Sinners, Gruesome Boys. Aug. 26, Greenriver Thrillers, Hidden Numbers, Chinese, My Bones and Organs. Aug. 27, The Wicked Awesomes, Endangered Ape, The Femurs, The Freehands. Aug. 28, WeedEater, Black Cobra and guests, $10.
Highway 99 Blues Club: 1414 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-382-2171, www.highwayninetynine.com. Shows at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Aug. 22, Mingo Fishtrap with DoctorfunK, $18. Aug. 23, Tony Coleman Band, $15. 7 p.m. Aug. 24, Joe Kubek and Bnois King, $14. Aug. 27, Dudley Taft Blues Overkill, $5. Aug. 28, Brian Nova’s Felonious Funk Orchestra, $7.
Raging River Cafe and Club: 33723 SE Redmond-Fall City Road, Fall City; 425-222-6669. Music starts at 9 p.m. Aug. 22, MilesFromChicago.
Comedy
Snohomish and Island counties
The Club Casino: Marson’s Comedy Suite, 620 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite 777 (formerly Gerry Andal’s Steakhouse); Everett; 425-212-2266; doors 9 p.m., show 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, $7.50 cover plus 2-item minimum purchase. Aug. 23, host Collin Dillon, featuring Mike Cummings, Kermit Apio headlines.
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.
One-Eyed Jack’s Roadhouse: 14019 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-741-5570. Comedy show, 8 p.m. start Aug. 24, Adam Norwest hosts, Riggs opening act, and Travis Simmons headlines, plus karaoke until 1:35 a.m.; no cover.
Seattle and south
Mainstage Comedy and Music Club: 315 First Ave. N., Seattle; 206-217-3700, www.mainstagecomedy.com. Shows at 8 p.m. Thursdays, $10; 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, $20.
Market Theater: 1428 Post Alley, Seattle; 206-587-2414, www.improvseattle.com. Duo comedy showcase, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, $5 at door.
Billboard
Snohomish and Island counties
Bands sought for “Live Band Teen Night”: 8 to 11:30 p.m. Sept. 6 performance, Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; register by Aug. 22; 206-660-3897.
Everett Eagles community band: 7:30 p.m. Mondays, 1216 Broadway, Everett; seeking woodwind, percussion and bass players; 425-290-7529.
Seattle Shores Chorus seeks female singers: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 26 prospective member night, Community Church, 14800 First St. NE, Shoreline; four-part accappella harmony; open to those of high school age and older; 206-363-8789, e-mail lineac@comcast.net.
Seeking bluegrass and folk musicians: Festival in old town Mukilteo, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 20, plenty of room for many to play; details by e-mailing theartworkshop7@aol.com.
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.
Seeking performers for open mike: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Whidbey Coffee and Cafe, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo; bands must reserve slots at least one week prior to desired performance date by e-mailing theartworkshop7@aol.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 16 and older are encouraged to join Snohomish County’s newest a capella chorus. Mondays, The Bridge Church, 2500 Lake Ave., (formerly 99th Avenue SE), Snohomish; 360-794-4426, or e-mail kimmieaikins@hotmail.com.
Skagit County and north
Whatcom Symphony auditions: By appointment Aug. 25 and 26, Garden Street Methodist Church, 1326 N. Garden St., Bellingham; 360-733-7651, www.whatcomsymphony.com.
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; 360-724-7777.
Clinton
Friday, karaoke and Saturday, live band: Hong Kong Gardens, 4643 E. Highway 525; 360-341-2828.
Everett
Saturday: Buzz Inn, 9910 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-353-9620.
Sunday through Wednesday: Rocko’s Fireside Alehouse, 7520 Beverly Blvd.; 425-347-7700. 9 p.m.
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday: All ages, 1 to 5 p.m. various Sundays, 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays and Thursdays, Marson’s Restaurant, 620 SE Everett Mall Way Suite 777, (formerly Gerry Andal’s Steakhouse); 425-212-2266.
Thursday through Saturday: Jack’s, 1307 Hewitt Ave.; 425-252-2266. 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Thursday: Monahan’s, 1707 Hewitt Ave.; 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.
Granite Falls
Friday: Spar Tree, 106 W. Stanley St.; 360-691-6888. 8 p.m. Fridays, karaoke with Joe &Karen, no cover.
Lake Stevens
Thursday: 8 p.m. La Hacienda, 513 Highway 9; 425-334-4939.
Friday and 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.
Tuesday, 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. first Wednesdays, Oxford Saloon &Eatery, 913 First St.; 360-568-3845, www.oxfordsaloon.com.
Stanwood
Tuesday: Blazing Saddles Restaurant &Lounge, 27021 102nd Ave. NW; 360-629-6569, www.blazingsaddlesclub.com. 6 to 8 p.m. for kids and families; 9 p.m. to midnight for adults.
Saturday: Viking restaurant, Viking Village, 8820 Viking Way; 360-629-2030.
