Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, two of the surviving members of the Grateful Dead, continue their long, strange trip touring this time with Furthur.
Since the death of the legendary lead guitarist, Jerry Garcia, in 1995, the remaining band members have continued making music in several different iterations.
The latest band includes familiar faces from the past 15 years, including Jeff Chimenti on keyboards and guitarist John Kadlecik, who does a fine job replicating and reinventing Garcia’s famous licks.
A quick check of recent set lists shows that Lesh and Weir have been reviving songs from deep within the Dead’s extensive song book. So break out the tie dye and expect a night of long, jammy, psychedelic tunes.
6 p.m. Saturday, Concerts at Marymoor, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond; $63.65 to $68.25; ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
A decade after San Francisco rockers Train first pulled into the rock ‘n’ roll scene, they’re back with an album that’s chugging up the charts. Lead singer and songwriter Pat Monahan told Billboard.com recently, “I feel incredible — not just motivated but like I’ve found this special place in myself as a writer.”
7 p.m. Sunday, Concerts at Marymoor, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond; $42.90 to $47.50; ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
For those of you who were disappointed when The Vampire Weekend canceled their show at Marymoor: They’re back for make-up shows, this time indoors at the Paramount in Seattle.
The Herald’s Andy Rathbun said their latest album doesn’t venture into new territory and “the group basically sticks to its formula, writing catchy songs that blend Afropop with indie rock, on this sharply constructed album.” That should still please their many fans. With special guests The Head &The Heart.
7:30 p.m Wednesday and Thursday, Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; $36.50; stgpresents.org or 877-784-4849.
Those teen brothers who brought us the love-it or hate-it single “MMMBop” in the late ’90s are still at. The shaggy blond mops, Hanson, have grown up and now are respected for their talent, not to mention longevity.
The brothers just put out a new album that leaped onto the Billboard charts. Their acoustic rock, heavy on the harmonies, still is a hit. With A Rocket To The Moon, Tamara Power-Drutis
7 p.m., Thursday, The Moore, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; $23 to $33; stgpresents.org or 877-784-4849.
The singing pop sensation that was ABBA continues to live on in a variety of form. ABBA MANIA is a touring group that recreates the iconic Swedish group’s last concert. They’re swinging through Bothell for a one-night-only performance. Be sure to book ahead.
7:30 p.m. Sept. 24, The Northshore Performing Arts Center at Bothell High School, 18125 92nd Ave. NE; $15 to $40; www.npacf.org or 425-408-7988.
Jackson Holtz: 425-339-3447; jholtz@heraldnet.com.
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