Concerts
Snohomish County
Dana Lyons: Folk musician Dana Lyons is best known for his hit song “Cows With Guns,” and now the singer is touring along the route of the proposed coal export trains to raise awareness about coal trains. Lyons will perform as well as give a short presentation on the effects of the proposed coal export trains; 7 to 9 p.m. March 23, at Cafe Zippy, 2811 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Suggested donation $10 to $20. For more information call 425-303-0474 or go to www.cafezippy.com/.
Claude Bourbon: Drink in the sounds of medieval and Spanish blues with French guitarist Claude Bourbon, a classically trained, finger-picking player who fuses classical and jazz, with Eastern influences, Spanish and Latin elements and some Western folk; 7:30 p.m. March 23, Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. Tickets are $15 and $12. Call 360-568 9412 or go to www.thumbnailtheater.com/claude-bourbon.
Monroe Concert Band: This spring concert’s theme is the “Classics” as the band celebrates the music of Mozart, Bach, Handel in a toe-tapping way; 2 p.m. March 24, Wagner Performing Arts Center, 639 W Main St., Monroe. Free.
Evening of Native Culture and Silent Auction: Skykomish Valley Indian Education present virtuoso violinist Swil Kanim, Lummi, and flutist Peter Ali, Yaqui, along with a silent auction, featuring items such as American Indian art, themed baskets and gift certificates; doors open at 6:15 p.m. March 30, Monroe High School Performing Arts Center, 17001 Tester Road. Refreshments will be served. For details, call program coordinator Mars Miller at 360-804-2554.
Nick Drummond and Tyler Carson: This duo uses guitar, vocals and electric violin to get an audience going; 7:30 p.m. March 30, Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. Tickets are $15. Call 360-568 9412 or go to www.thumbnailtheater.com.
“The Unforgettable Nat ‘King’ Cole”: Las Vegas Entertainer Sheldon Craig celebrates this legendary crooner with the Purple Phoenix Orchestra; 8 p.m. March 30, Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $18.50 general admission or $13.50 for senior/military. In person at the box office or call 425-258-6766 or go to www.etix.com.
Nanci Griffith: She’s somewhere between folk and country, singing about “Love at the Five and Dime” or raising awareness about land mines; 7:30 p.m. April 5, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N, Edmonds. Tickets are $30, $35, $40 and $15 for youth and students. Call 425-275-9595 or go to www.ec4arts.org.
The Music Hall Community Orchestra: The Spring Concert includes an “Air” by Handel, a Mozart Minuet, some Cole Porter Classics, Go West, and the Lord of the Rings. Also, root beer float reception following the concert. The orchestra, which began in 2012, is led by Dan Taylor; 6:30 p.m. April 9 at the Music Hall at Everett Mall 1402 SE Everett Mall Way. Musicians who would like to join the group even if they haven’t played in a while are welcome. Call 425-252-6542 for more information.
Jim Page: A modern day Woody Guthrie, Page sings about social-justice, advocating change for nearly 40 years; 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 12, Cafe Zippy, 2811 Wetmore Ave., Everett. For more information call 425-303-0474 or go to www.cafezippy.com/.
“Edmonds Unplugged”: An acoustic concert featuring Cas Haley, an intense and highly personal acoustic performer who plays reggae, soul along with bluesy style vocals and acoustic rhythm guitar. A finalist on “America’s Got Talent”; 8 p.m. April 19, Black Box Theatre, 20000 68th Ave. W, Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood. Tickets are $10 for students and $12 for general public. Call 425-640-1448 or go to www.BlackBoxEdCC.org,
Seattle
Seattle Men’s Chorus Performs “Dancing Queen: The Music of ABBA”: The concert features the disco beat of ABBA and all its glittery trappings, with such ’70s hits as “Waterloo,” “Fernando,” “Take a Chance on Me” and “Dancing Queen.” Special guest is Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian Leslie Jordan; 8 p.m. April 6 and 2 p.m. April 7, McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle. Tickets are $48 to $68. Go to www.SeattleMensChorus.org or call 206-388-1400.
Classical
Snohomish County
Westminster Presbyterian Church Concert Series: 6 p.m. April 14, at the church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-252-3757; free, but a free will offering will be collected; all ages welcome; Halden Toy at the pipe organ: At 18, he has performed for a national audience on NPR and played the Mormon Tabernacle organ and the Fritts organ at Pacific Lutheran University;
Seattle
Seattle Symphony: Benaroya Hall’s Taper auditorium, 200 University St., Seattle; 206-215-4747; www.seattlesymphony.org.
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5: David Afkham, conductor; Gautier Capuçon, cello; Seattle Symphony. Mozart: Overture to Don Giovanni, K. 527; Britten: Cello Symphony, Op. 68; Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67; noon March 22 and 8 p.m. March 23. Tickets start at $19.
Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade”: Andrey Boreyko, conductor; Maxim Rysanov, viola; Seattle Symphony Chorale; Seattle Symphony. Liadov: The Enchanted Lake, Op. 62; Giya Kancheli: “Styx”; Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35; 7:30 p.m. March 28 and 8 p.m. March 30. Tickets start at $19.
Symphony Untuxed: “Scheherazade”: Andrey Boreyko, conductor; Seattle Symphony. Liadov: The Enchanted Lake, Op. 62; Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35. Symphony Untuxed concerts start earlier and have a shorter concert format with no intermission; 7 p.m. March 29. Tickets start at $17.
Tommy Dorsey Orchestra: The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra performs the music that made Dorsey and Frank Sinatra stars: program to be announced from the stage. Performance does not include the Seattle Symphony; 7:30 p.m. April 4, 8 p.m. April 5, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. April 6 and 2 p.m. April 7. Tickets start at $19.
Seattle Baroque Orchestra: Fortepianist Byron Schenkman, violinist Ingrid Matthews and cellist Nathan Whittaker playing a program of Haydn Sonatas and Trios; 8 p.m. March 23, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle. Tickets are $40, $35 for seniors, $15 for students and patrons under 25, and $25 for side sections. John Gordon Hill will give the preconcert lecture at 7 p.m. For additional information and ticket orders go to www.earlymusicguild.org or call 206-325-7066. Early Music Guild International Series: A mix of music performers from around the globe. Performances begin at 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle. Tickets are $40, $35 for seniors, $25 for side sections and $15 for students and patrons under 25. For additional information and ticket orders go to www.earlymusicguild.org or call 206-325-7066.
Benjamin Bagby: Beowulf: April 6. Bagby accompanies himself on an Anglo-Saxon harp and delivers the tale in Old English.
The Tudor Choir: “Music for the Sistine Chapel,” featuring Allegri’s “Miserere”; 7:30 p.m. April 27, Blessed Sacrament Church, 5041 Ninth Ave. NE, Seattle. Tickets are $30 general, $20 student and senior. Go to www.brownpapertickets.com or call 206-323-9415.
Billboard
Marysville Strawberry Band: Play from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Totem Middle School, 1605 Seventh St., Marysville. For more information, contact Nathan Sackman at marysvillecitybands@gmail.com or Julie Tapusoa at 425-334-1791.
Northwest Scottish Fiddlers: Meetings at 1 p.m. second Sundays in Edmonds and Mukilteo; open to teens and adults; $25 annual membership fee; 425-670-9084; www.nwscottishfiddlers.org.
The Sound Singers: 1 p.m. practices, Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave.; new members welcome; 425-774-5555; www.soundsingersofedmonds.org.
Snohomish County Windjammers men’s barbershop chorus: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Christ The King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine Ave., Snohomish; open to ages 16 and older; 425-259-2383; email nfkeck@yahoo.com.
Threshold choir: Women who sing in small groups at the bedsides of the seriously ill and dying. Rehearsals are from 4 to 5:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays in Stanwood. Call Darlene at 907-441-1411.
“Voices Northwest”: Women’s chorus meets at 7 p.m. Mondays, First Baptist Church of Monroe; 17922 149th St. SE, Monroe; open to women 16 and older; email membership@voicesnorthwest.org; 425-741-9123.
Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association: Celtic jam, 5 p.m.; new group for beginning fiddlers, mandolinists and guitarists, 6 p.m.; workshop, 6:30 p.m; circle jam, 7:30 p.m. March 22 and April 5 and 19. Snacks throughout the evening; bring snacks to share if you wish. Acoustic musicians of all ages and listeners are welcome; free; Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington; 360-691-5907, email noelula@aol.com.
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