All about music: Schedule of concerts around Snohomish County

North Cascades Concert Band: The “Sousa, American Spirit” concert is at 7:30 p.m. April 13 at Byrnes Performing Arts Center, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington. Staff Sgt. Harry Ong, clarinet soloist from the “President’s Own” United States Marine Band, will be featured on “Concertino for Clarinet” by Carl Maria von Weber, Artie Shaw’s “Clarinet Concerto” and “Clarinet Candy” by Leroy Anderson. The band also will perform works by Gustav Holst, Samuel Barber and George Gershwin. The concert is free, but donations will be accepted. More at www.nccband.org.

Cascade Symphony Orchestra: The annual “Ensembles Concert” is at 3 p.m. April 14 at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds. A series of small instrumental ensembles will preform the works of Johanna Beyer, Bohuslav Martinu and Ian Dicke. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and $5 for kids 12 and younger. Call 425-275-9595. More at www.cascadesymphony.org.

Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra: Cuban percussionist Ignacio Berroa leads the band in a concert 7:30 p.m. April 15 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. A superstar on the drums, Berroa plays in all the New York big bands looking to mix Latin grooves with their jazz sounds. Tickets are $36 for adults or $10 for students. More at www.srjo.org.

Rene Worst & Jennifer Scott: The Jazz at the Center series continues at 7 p.m. April 17 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Worst, who plays the stand-up bass, has toured Canada with jazz legends such as Chet Baker, Gene Bertoncini and Joe Pass. Scott is a Canadian jazz singer whose vocal improvisation and piano skills led to a Juno Award — Canada’s music awards — for her 1997 album, “Mythos.” Tickets are $20. Call 360-387-0222. More at www.camanocenter.org.

Native American music at the library: The “Sharing Coast Salish Canoe & Powwow Peoples Traditions” concert is at 6:30 p.m. April 18 in the Edmonds Plaza Room at Edmonds Library, 700 Main St., Edmonds. The free event features Stillaguamish Canoe Family & Indian Heritage Powwow singers, drummers and dancers. More at www.sno-isle.libnet.info.

Caspar Babypants: Chris Ballew is best known as the former frontman of The Presidents of the United States of America, but he also performs as a children’s artist under this pseudonym. Catch his act 1 p.m. April 20 at the Historic Everett Theater, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $8. More at www.historiceveretttheatre.org.

Miss Sydney & the Downtown Saints: The Edmonds cover band performs at 7:30 p.m. April 20 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Led by singer Sydney Jensen, the band covers soul and rock ‘n’ roll classics. The band’s bassist, Gerald Johnson, has performed with the Steve Miller Band, Crosby Stills & Nash and John Fogerty. Tickets are $35 for main floor seats, $30 for balcony. Call 425-275-9595. More at www.ec4arts.org.

Maltby Bluegrass Concert: The 25th annual auction and bluegrass jam will feature Greg Blake, Stillwater Hill and Friends of Larry at 7 p.m. April 20 at Maltby Community Club, 8711 206th St. SE, Snohomish. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students. Kids younger than 12 get in free. Tickets benefit the Maltby Community Club. Call 425-923-3017 or email janljones35@gmail.com.

Anoushka Shankar: Sitar player and composer Anoushka Shankar, daughter of Ravi Shankar and half-sister of Norah Jones, will perform Indian music at 7:30 p.m. April 24 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $29-$64. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.

Afro-Cuban All Stars: Hear the many sounds of Cuba by a multi-generational touring band at 7:30 p.m. April 26 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. The band, known internationally for their 1997 album “A Toda Cuba le Gusta” performs a mix of styles including bolero, chachacha, salsa, son montuno and timba. Tickets start at $24. Call 425-275-9595. More at www.ec4arts.org.

Jefferson Starship: The rock band once known as Jefferson Airplane will perform their greatest hits, including “White Rabbit,” “Somebody to Love,” “Volunteers” and (infamously) “We Built This City,” at the Historic Everett Theater, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $40-$55. Call 425-258-6766. More at www.historiceveretttheatre.org.

Leroy Bell and His Only Friends: The Pacific Northwest singer-songwriter will perform with his band at 7:30 p.m. April 27 at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. The group plays pop-soul melodies with hard-rocking beats. Tickets are $15. Call 360-363-8400. More at www.marysvillewa.gov.

Port Gardner Bay Music Society: The “Enchanting Lute Songs” concert is at 3 p.m. April 28 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 215 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. Linda Tsatsanis, soprano, and Kevin Payne, on the lute, are the featured soloists. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for military and seniors, and $5 for students. More at www.pgbmusicsociety.com.

David Roth: The award-winning singer-songwriter is performing at 4 p.m. April 28 at Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. Roth is known for his unique songs with offbeat observations, moving stories and doses of comedy. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students. Call 360-568-9412. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.

Alan Doyle: The Canadian musician and actor is best known as the lead singer of the folk rock band Great Big Sea. Doyle, on tour with his third solo album, “A Week at the Warehouse,” will perform 7:30 p.m. May 3 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $19-$49. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.

Art Alexakis: The singer-songwriter and guitarist of Everclear plays at 8 p.m. May 3 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. He’ll be joined by guitarist John Wozniak from Marcy Playground, vocalist and bassist Max Collins of Eve 6 and singer-songwriter Chris Collingwood from Fountains of Wayne. Tickets start at $50. Call 425-258-6766. More at www.historiceveretttheatre.org.