For the first time in years, the Dave Matthews Band took the summer off.
Thankfully, not entirely.
The Dave Matthew Band Caravan — DMB plus many other bands — settles into the Gorge Amphitheatre today through Sunday.
It has become an annual pilgrimage for devoted fans. (Yes, that’s why it seems like everyone’s going to the Gorge this weekend.)
The Caravan had just four stops and their gig this past weekend at Governor’s Island in New York had to be postponed because of Hurricane Irene.
That makes this weekend’s stop at the Gorge even more special.
DMB is known for its live concerts, playing long, improvised and jammy versions of their songs.
Dozens of great bands are playing at the Gorge along with DMB.
If fans don’t get enough of Dave during his set with DMB, he’s scheduled to play a duet with fellow guitarist Tim Reynolds on Sunday.
Tickets start at $85 and are available at www.livenation.com.
Moving from rock to smooth jazz: Trumpeter Chris Botti is coming to Chateau Ste. Michelle.
Botti has been a fixture of the scene since the ’90s.
It doesn’t hurt that he’s been named one of People Magazine’s 50 best-looking guys.
A native of Portland, Ore., he grew up in Italy and later moved to New York to become a session musician before starting a solo career.
He’s scheduled to play at 7 tonight, Chateau Ste. Michelle Amphitheatre, 14111 NE 145th St., Woodinville.
Tickets are $49.50 at www.ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
From smooth to sultry, Portland’s Pink Martini returns to the Woodinville winery on Saturday night.
Not surprisingly, the show has been sold out for a long time.
Take notice now. Try to see this magnificent small orchestra or big band; whatever you’d like to call them, they’re fabulous.
They play a variety of musical styles, but sound their best playing jazz with a latin, samba beat.
Each song has been reinvented to fit their form, which always has a lot of class.
The concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday.
Concerts at Marymoor ends the summer program with a day-long rock ‘n’ roll party sponsored by 107.7 The End.
For $20 people get admission to see 10 bands, including Neon Trees, Manchester Orchestra, The Joy Formidable, Awolnation, Portugal, The Man, Redlight King, Viva Brother, Givers, The Naked & Famous and Middle Class Rut.
The music is scheduled to begin at 2. Tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
Finally, Seattle’s own Fleet Foxes, another Sub Pop success, is scheduled to play two nights next week at the Paramount.
Fleet Foxes are on the vanguard of bringing a clean, acoustic sound back to rock.
They are original and fresh, while capturing a sound from the ’60s that’s reminiscent of Neil Young and Crosby, Stills and Nash.
Shows at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, The Paramount, 911 Pine St., Seattle. Tuesday’s show is reserved seating. Wednesday is general admission on the floor and reserved in the balcony.
Tickets are $34 at www.stgpresents.org or at 877-784-4849.
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