Music at the Marina: Randy Oxford Blues, a six-piece powerhouse trombone blues group based in Seattle, wraps up the Thursday at the Marina outdoor concert series at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at Port Gardner Landing, 1700 W. Marine View Drive, Everett. More at www.everettwa.gov.
Evergreen State Fair Concerts: Concerts are through Aug. 31 at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE., Monroe. More at www.evergreenfair.org. On Aug. 30, featured is Country’s Randy Houser with Michael Ray. On Aug. 31, Skillet plays. Tickets start at $40.
Tribute Time Machine: Local tribute bands will perform 8 p.m. Sept. 1 in honor of Linda Ronstadt at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. The show brings you back to the golden age of rock radio — complete with DJ in a period radio station set, vintage TV commercials and news. Featuring the talents of Holly Aprecio and Just One Look. Tickets start at $20. Call 425-258-6766 or go to www.historiceveretttheatre.com.
Roger Fisher of Heart featuring Kat Perkins: Hear Heart favorites like “Barracuda” and “Crazy On You,” as well as new songs from Fisher’s “Heart of the Blues” album, featuring the lead vocals of Kat Perkins, who was a top five finalist on NBC’s “The Voice.” The show is 7 p.m. Sept. 7 at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets start at $20. Call 425-258-6766 or go to www.historiceveretttheatre.com.
John Sebastian of The Lovin’ Spoonful: The former lead singer of The Lovin’ Spoonful will perform 8 p.m. Sept. 8 at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Through his band, Sebastian played a major role in the mid-’60s rock revolution — but what he had in mind was actually a counter-revolution. Tickets start at $32. Call 425-258-6766 or go to www.historiceveretttheatre.com.
S.S. Scuttlebutt: The Everett Music Initiative hosts its Summerzover show 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Scuttlebutt Taproom, 3314 Cedar St., Everett. Featuring pop duo SISTERS, folk band Kuinka and Snohomish indie folk rock band Fretland. Tickets are $10. More at www.everettmusicinitiative.com.
“Northwest Rocks”: The concert and lecture on Northwest rock bands is 2 p.m. Sept. 15 in the Everett Public Library auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free. Everett’s Oliver Elf Army will perform live. Music historian Ron Averill — the voice behind the library’s local music podcast series “Mr. Neutron’s Record Closet” — will cover the past, present and future of Northwest rock. Averill will highlight bands from Everett and Washington that have made it big, including The Ventures, The Sonics, Heats, Mondo Vita and Huge Spacebird. More at www.epls.org or 425-257-8005.
Northwest Tribfest: The second annual tribute band festival is 4 to 10 p.m. Sept. 15 at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Featuring KISS, Motley Crue, Journey, Scorpions and Metallica tribute bands. All ages. VIP pre-party at 2 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 day-of show. VIP tickets are $45. Call 425-258-6766 or go to www.historiceveretttheatre.com.
Borrowed Time: The Music of Styx: The Styx tribute band performs at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. The band, based in Seattle, plays some of the Styx’ greatest hits, including “Come Sail Away,” “Renegade” and “Fooling Yourself.” Tickets are $15. More at www.marysvillewa.gov.
Mark Kroos: Guitarist Mark Kroos will perform a free concert at 2 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Cope Gillette Theater, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Kroos, of North Carolina, plays two guitar necks at the same time with a tapping technique that involves both hands fretting the strings. Sponsored by the Everett Public Library. Call 425-740-5035.
DjangoFest Northwest: The 18th annual gypsy jazz festival is Sept. 19-23 at Whidbey Island Center for Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. The festival, celebrating the music of legendary composer Django Reinhardt, features performers from all over the world. Festival favorite Tcha Limberger headlines with Duved Dunayevsky, Dave Kelbie and Simon Planting. Ticket prices vary. Call 360-221-8268 or visit www.djangofestNW.com.
We Are Everett 5K and Concert: Mary Lambert of “Same Love” fame (and an Everett native) is headlining this Everett Music Initiative event on Sept. 29. The run is 4 p.m. at Washington State University-Everett, 915 N. Broadway, and the concert is 6 p.m. at Everett Memorial Stadium, 3802 Broadway, Everett. Tickets start at $40. More at www.weareeverett.org.
Pacifica Chamber Orchestra: The opening concert will be performed 3 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett. The program includes Kalinikov’s “Serenade for Strings,” Danzi’s “Wind Quintet Op. 56, No. 2” and Delius’ “Air and Dance for Strings.” Tickets are $20 adult, $15 seniors, students. More at www.pacificachamberorchestra.org.
Godsmack and Shinedown: The two multi-platinum rock bands are performing at 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Angels of the Wind Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Godsmack’s latest album, “When Legends Rise,” reached No. 8 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. Shinedown has sold more than 10 million records worldwide, and 12 of the band’s singles have reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock charts. More at www.ticketmaster.com or 866-332-8499.
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