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.
Oliver Elf Army: The band from Everett, with a self-described sound of “sinister pop,” plays at 8 p.m. Sept. 7 at Black Lab Gallery, 1618 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Members are guitarist and vocalist Martin Adams, drummer and singer Mary Adams and bassist Henry Yarsinske. The band mixes garage rock, psychedelic rock and post-punk with dark-humored singalongs. Also playing are Izaac Mellow and Supposably. Cost is $5 at the door. More at www.facebook.com/blacklabgallery or by calling 425-512-9476.
Upper Left Beer Fest: Spirit Award, a Seattle-based pysch-pop band, is headlining the two-day festival Sept. 7 and 8 on Hoyt Avenue, north of the Everpark Garage. Hours are 4 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and noon to 7 p.m. Saturday. DJ Action Jackson will play music from the ‘90s and beyond on Friday. Steel Beans, Fuzz Mutt, Everett’s Oliver Elf Army and Spirit Award play Saturday. Tickets are $30 or $5 for designated drivers. More at www.upperleftbeerfest.com.
John Sebastian of The Lovin’ Spoonful: The former lead singer of The Lovin’ Spoonful will perform at 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.
Dwight Yoakam with Joe Nichols: The two country stars will share the stage at 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at Tulalip Amphitheatre, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Marysville. Yoakam, a Grammy-winning singer, is known for popularizing honky tonk music. Nichols produced several No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, including “Brokenheartsville,” “Gimme That Girl” and “Sunny and 75.” Tickets start at $70. More at www.tulalipresortcasino.com or by calling 360-716-6000.
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 bands Sisters, Kuinka and 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 by calling 425-257-8005.
Northwest Tribfest: The second annual tribute band festival is 4 to 10 p.m. Sept. 15 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.
David Phelps: The Grammy-winning recording artist from Texas is performing with Cana’s Voice at 3 p.m. Sept. 15 at Cedar Park Assembly of God, 16300 112th Ave. NE, Bothell. Phelps is best known as singing tenor for the Southern gospel vocal group, Gaither Vocal Band. Cana’s Voice is a Christian music trio. More at www.imcconcerts.com or by calling 800-965-9324.
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.
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.
Kareem Kandi Band: The Pacific Northwest native and saxophonist performs with his band at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. Kandi has roots in jazz, blues, classical and funk music, and has performed throughout the U.S. and abroad. Tickets are $20. More at www.eventbrite.com or by calling 360-387-0222.
Mark Kroos: The North Carolina native will play two guitar necks at the same time at 2 p.m. Sept. 22 at Cope Gillette Theater, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Free. Kroos uses a tapping technique that involves both hands fretting the strings. In 2011, Kroos placed first in Guitar Player Magazine’s International Competition in Nashville. He’s performed at halftime for the Orland Magic basketball team, while his dueling banjos video on YouTube has more than 1 million views. The show is sponsored by the Everett Public Library. More at www.markkroos.com.
Quinn Bachand’s Brishen Ensemble: The Western and European-style gypsy jazz band, led by Canada’s Quinn Bachand, plays at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. The band won an Independent Music Award for their latest album, “Blue Verdun.” Tickets are $20. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.
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 by calling 866-332-8499.
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