Afro-Cuban All Stars: Hear the many sounds of Cuba by the 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 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 7 p.m. April 27 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. The concert is the seventh and final series concert of the season. 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. Call 425-275-9595. 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.
Arlington High School jazz bands: The 26th annual “Swing into Spring Dessert Dance” is at 7 p.m. May 3 and 4 in the high school’s commons, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington. The On Hold and Jazz II bands, directed by John Grabowski, will perform the works of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Glen Miller and other jazz favorites. Tickets are $15.50. Purchase tickets online at https://arlingtonsd16.revtrak.net or by calling 360-618-6300, ext. 3035.
Music in the Museum: The “Beethoven and Debussy” concert is at 6 p.m. May 4 at Cascadia Art Museum, 190 Sunset Ave. S., Edmonds. Violinist Pamela Liu and pianist Harumi Makiyama will perform the works of “Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major” by Ludwig van Beethoven, “Violin Sonata in G minor” by Claude Debussy and “West Side Story” by Leonard Bernstein. Tickets are $12 for museum members, $18 for non-members. Call 425-336-4809. More at www.cascadiaartmuseum.org.
Halden Toy: The pipe organist’s free concert is at 6 p.m. May 5 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Toy will performs the works of famed composers, including Johann Bach, Max Reger and César Franck. Toy has been an organist since he was 10 years old and has placed in national and international organ competitions. Call 425-252-3757.
Everett Philharmonic Orchestra: The “Listener’s Choice” concert will be performed at 3 p.m. May 5 at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. The program includes Richard Wagner’s Overture to Rienzi and Tristan and Isolde: Prelude & Liebestod. Mezzo-soprano Melissa Plagemann is the featured soloist. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and military, $10 for students. Free for children 12 and younger. More at www.everettphil.org.
Cascade Symphony Orchestra: The “Mozart and Mahler” concert will be performed at 7:30 p.m. May 6 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Program includes Mozart’s Flute Concerto No. 2 in D Major and Mahler’s Symphony No.1 “The Titan.” Featuring soloist Alexander Lipay on flute. Tickets are $27 for adults, $22 for seniors, $15 for students, $10 for youth. Call 425-275-9595. More at www.cascadesymphony.org.
Music4Life: The Everett organization’s benefit concert and auction is at 7 p.m. May 9 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Featuring Cody Beebe & The Crooks, Kara Hesse and Jayleigh Ann & The Lost Boys. Music4Life provides musical instruments to needy children in the Everett School District. Tickets are $25. Call 425-258-6766. More at www.music4life.org.
Heart by Heart: The band featuring original Heart members Steve Fossen and Michael Derosier will perform at 8 p.m. May 11 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Heart’s radio hits include “Magic Man,” “Crazy On You,” “Dreamboat Annie” and “Barracuda.” Tickets are $20-$35. More at www.historiceveretttheatre.org.
Boris Can Dance: This groovy horn band plays R&B, soul, pop and funk covers as well as some original songs. They’ll perform at 7:30 p.m. May 11 at Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. Tickets are $15. Call 360-568-9412. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.
The ABBAgraphs: The ABBA tribute band is performing at 7:30 p.m. May 18 at Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. The group will perform ABBA’s biggest hits, such as “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance on Me” and “Mamma Mia.” Tickets are $20. Call 360-568-9412. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.
Edmonds Jazz Connection: The 19th annual event will feature big bands, chorals and instrumental combos from local middle and high schools from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 18 in Edmonds. The jazz musical festival, which also serves as a fundraiser for school music programs, will be held at three venues: North Sound Center, Edmonds Theater and the Edmonds Center for the Arts. More at www.jazzconnection.org.
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