Concerts and musical performances around Snohomish County and nearby
Published 1:30 am Friday, April 28, 2017
CONCERTS
Oliver Elf Army, Sleepwell Citizen, the Moon is Flat, the Co Founder: This Real Event concert is 7 p.m. April 28, Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., sponsored by Stereowire, Soniphione Records. Tickets $15 at the door.
Little River Band: 7 p.m. April 29, Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. Tickets are $60. Call 425-258-6766. The band had its start in 1975 in Australia. It was originally a blend of musicians who had enjoyed success in other Australian rock acts. Between 1976 and 1983, they had success with “It’s a Long Way There,” “Help Is on Its Way,” “Happy Anniversary,” “Reminiscing,” “Lady,” “Cool Change,” “Lonesome Loser,” “The Night Owls,” “Take It Easy On Me,” “Man On Your Mind,” “We Two” and “The Other Guy.” Opening will be the band Medicine Hat.
Northwest Scottish Fiddlers: Music, song and dance come to the Everett Public Library in a free concert set for 2 p.m. April 29, 2702 Hoyt Ave. The fiddlers play music from Scotland, Nova Scotia and the Shetland Islands. The fiddlers also are scheduled to perform at the Northwest Folklife Festival over Memorial Day weekend at the Seattle Center.
Everett Philharmonic Orchestra: The seasonal finale concert is a Listener’s Choice with Rimsky-Korsakov’s Russian Easter Overture, Maria Sampen performing the Brahms violin concerto in D major and Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” The concert is set for 3 p.m. April 30 at Everett Civic Auditorium. Ticket information is available at www.everettphil.org.
Marc Cohn: 7:30 p.m. May 5, Edmonds Center for the Arts. Call for tickets, $29 to $64, at 425-275-9595. The Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter (“Walking in Memphis”) is on tour behind the release of his new album, “Careful What You Dream: Lost Songs and Rarities.”
A Celtic Celebration: Northwest Junior Pipe Band offers this concert at 7 p.m. May 6 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N. For tickets, call the box office at 425-275-9595.
MPC Brass: Free concert by this ensemble from Mukilteo Presbyterian Church at 6 p.m. May 7, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. These horns of plenty present a program of jazz, patriotic, sacred and other styles of music suitable for all ages. Reception to follow.
Cascade Symphony Orchestra: The orchestra’s 55th season finale is 7:30 p.m. May 8 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N. The program includes Ravel’s arrangement of Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition,” Tchaikovsky’s “Marche Slave” and the Haydn cello concerto in C major performed by Meeka Quan DiLorenzo.
Marc Tachell “Everett Rock”: The sixth annual Everett Rock Party is 2 to 11 p.m. May 13 at the Rockin’ M BBQ, 1215 80th St., Everett, www.rockingmbbq.com. The lineup includes Moon Daddy Band, Lone State, Michelle Taylor Band, Fever 103 and Medicine Hat.
Mill Creek Chorale: The group’s third annual spring concert, “I Sing Because I’m Happy,” is offered at 3 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. May 13, Advent Lutheran Church, 4306 132nd St. SE, Mill Creek. General admission is $12, seniors and teens $8, children free. Sean Berg conducts the 75-member choir, which has prepared sacred and secural choral music.
Women of the World concert: 7:30 p.m. May 14, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N. Music in 23 languages. Tickets start at $14. For information, go to www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.
Jazz at the Center: The series continues with the Dmitri Mathany Quintet, 7 p.m. May 17, Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. General admission tickets $17, students free with ID.
Live at the Opera House: 5 p.m. third Thursdays, Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St. Admission is $5. The series schedule: May 18: Danny Ward Quartet. June 15: Joan Penney Trio. July 20: Soulevard. Aug. 17: The Margaret Wilder Band.
Mukilteo Community Orchestra: “Music from the Age of Jazz” will be performed at 2 p.m. May 21, Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. The free concert includes works by Ravel, Respighi and Shostakovich.
Roy Rogers &Delta Rhythm Kings: A fundraiser blues concert for Citrine Health’s breast cancer care program is set for 7 p.m. May 27 at Citrine, 2940 W. Marine View Drive, Everett. Advance tickets are $35 or $40 at the door. Refreshments and dancing included. Go to www.citrineblues.org. The concert also features Sheri Greimes and JoMomma.
Pacifica Chamber Orchestra: The ensemble’s annual summer concert is 3 p.m. June 4, First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Tickets are $20 general admission or $15 for seniors and students. The program includes works by Sibelius, Onslow and Stravinsky. More at www.pacificachamberorchestra.org.
To submit information, email reporter Gale Fiege at gfiege@heraldnet.com.
