Concert calendar for Snohomish County and beyond

Published 1:30 am Thursday, October 25, 2018

José Iñiguez: The classical opera singer is giving a benefit performance at 5 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Northwest Music Hall in the Everett Mall, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett. Proceeds go to Mari’s Place for the Arts, a nonprofit organization that provides a creative space for children. There will also be dance and music performances by Mari’s Place kids, a raffle and an art sale. Tickets start at $25. Call 425-257-1027.

Puget Sound Festival of Bands: The 31st annual Puget Sound Festival of Bands is 9:30 a.m. Oct. 27 at Everett Memorial Stadium, 3802 Broadway, Everett. Fifteen high school bands and color guards from across the state will compete for awards, including best music, percussion and color guard. Local high schools Stanwood and Cascade will compete. Tickets are $15 for adults, $9 for seniors, military and college students and $5 for youth, high school students and teachers with ID. A family of five is $40. More at www.psfob.com.

Liverpool Legends: The Beatles tribute band performs at 8 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Each musician/actor was handpicked by Louise Harrison, sister of late Beatle George Harrison. The band is famous for imitating the English rock band. Tickets start at $35. Call 425-258-6766 or visit www.historiceveretttheatre.org.

Halloween Bash: The Everett Music Initative and Scuttlebutt Brewing presents Halloween Bash at 8 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the Scuttlebutt Taproom & Brewery, 3314 Cedar St., Everett. Performing are Lake, Spooky Mansion, Steel Beans and DJ Sharlese of KEXP. There will be a costume contest. Tickets are $10. More at www.everettmusicinitiative.com.

Halden Toy: The award-winning organist and harpsichordist will perform on one of Everett’s few pipe organs at 6 p.m., Oct. 28 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. An organist since the age of 10, Halden Toy will present music by Bach, Reger, Arvo Part, as well as some jazz. The concert is free, though donations will be accepted. Call 425-252-3757 for more information.

Johnny 7 and the Black Crabs: The rock ‘n’ roll band from Seattle plays at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at SnoTown Brewery, 511 Second St., Snohomish. Free. In addition to rock music, the band will also play hillbilly swing and honky-tonk. The event celebrates Snohomish resident David Clay’s 65th birthday.

Karl Blau with The Easy Leaves: The Anacortes singer-songwriter plays with honky-tonk duo The Easy Leaves at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. Blau plays his own style of country and jazz rock and is a favorite at Fisherman’s Village Music Festival in Everett. The Easy Leaves hail from Sonoma Valley, California. Tickets are $18. Call 360-363-8408. More at www.marysvillewa.gov.

David di Fiore: The internationally acclaimed concert organist will perform (The Book of) “Job” by the Czech composer Petr Eben in a recital at 4 p.m. Nov. 4 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Di Fiore, from Slovakia, has performed for the Archdiocese of Seattle and been honored by the American Guild of Organists in Seattle. Suggested donation is $20 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. Free child care available. Call 425-252-4129.

Nearly Dan: The Steely Dan tribute band will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Nearly Dan is a collection of 12 musicians who share a passion for the music of Steely Dan, a jazz rock band revered for its blend of jazz, traditional pop and R&B. Tickets are $30. Call 425-258-6766. More at www.historiceveretttheatre.org.

The Margaret Wilder Band: The Pacific Northwest rhythm-and-blues band plays at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. Margaret Wilder is the band’s keyboardist, singer and songwriter. This is the last Live Music at the Opera House event for the year. Entry is $5 at the door. More at www.marysvillewa.gov or 360-363-8408.

Hengameh: The popular Persian pop singer performs at 9 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. The 54-year-old a mix of covers and originals, including songs from her two albums, “Baraye Didane Tou” and “Artesh-e Solh.” Tickets start at $40. Call 425-275-9595 or visit www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.

Legend of the Blues: Coco Montoya and His Band headline the sixth annual Legend of the Blues Concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at Byrnes Performing Arts Center, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington. Montoya is a blues singer and guitarist who was in the John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers band. Presented by the Arlington Arts Council. Advance tickets are $15 or $20 at the door. Kids younger than 12 get in free. Proceeds go to the council’s public art program. More at www.arlingtonartscouncil.net.

The Neil Youngs & The Harvest Moon Band: The Neil Young tribute band from Seattle plays at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. The band will perform Young’s biggest hits, including “Everyone Knows This Is Nowhere,” “Down By The River” and “Powderfinger.” Tickets start at $15. Call 425-258-6766 or visit www.historiceveretttheatre.org.

Everett Philharmonic Orchestra: The orchestra’s “Music for the Imagination” concert is at 3 p.m. Nov. 25 at Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. The program includes Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 4 in F minor” and Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride.” Tickets are $20 general and $10 youths. Children younger than 5 get in free. Group discounts available. More at www.everettphil.org.

Rise Up: The “Hamilton” tribute band performs at 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. “Hamilton” is a sung- and rapped-through musical about Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. Inspired by the 2004 biography “Alexander Hamilton” by Ron Chernow, the musical is the winner of 11 Tony Awards, including best musical. Tickets start at $12. Call 425-258-6766 or visit www.historiceveretttheatre.org.