Snohomish County’s hit country variety show is heading north to Arlington’s Byrnes Performing Arts Center for this year’s holiday show, “The Ho-Ho-Hometown Hootenanny.”
Produced in partnership with the Arlington Arts Council, the hootenanny is taking a month off from its usual home at the Historic Everett Theatre (HET is hosting “A Christmas Carol,” which conflicted with the Hootenanny’s regular concerts).
The holiday show includes the Hometown Band performing Christmas songs with a country twist. Dan Leal and Britta Grass join the band for “Christmas Cookies,” “Jingle Bell Rock” and “The Christmas Song,” among others.
Pickled Okra, a old-timey acoustic trio, local bluegrass favorites Mission Mountain Trio, and Katie Hoag, an Arlington local, join in on the Christmas spirit.
“The Ho-Ho-Hometown Hootenanny” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington, next to Arlington High School.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, and $5 for kids 12 and younger. Family packages available for two adults and two children for $37.50.
Buy tickets in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com or at 800-838-3006. Tickets also available at the door.
Seattle’s Paramount Theatre is hosting three great event this week.
First up is a live performance of the popular Canadian public radio show, “The Vinyl Cafe,” the show with the motto “We May Not Be Big, But We’re Small.”
Although not technically a concert, host Stuart McLean typically includes a musical component in his hourlong variety show. This performance is the holiday special.
No word yet on who the musical guest will be, but I’m placing my bet on a local Seattle band. I’ve always enjoyed McLean’s show and it’s a rare opportunity (these days) to watch a radio show being produced.
The Vinyl Cafe is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle.
Tickets are $32.50 to $53.50 at stgpresents.org or 877-784-4849.
Next up is Tori Amos, the singer and songwriter who is touring to promote her latest album, “Night of Hunters.”
The album has claimed critical success since its September release.
More classical and mystical than pop, this album continues Amos’ exploration of the world and her advocacy for women. (The tour benefitts battered women’s shelters.)
Amos was a child prodigy on the piano, enrolled at 5 in a prestigious music school at Johns Hopkins, but was expelled at 11 when she insisted on playing rock ‘n’ roll.
She performs at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. Tickets are $49 at stgpresents.org or 877-784-4849.
Bluesman and guitar wizard Joe Bonamassa stops in for a night of good old rock ‘n’ roll.
A fourth-generation musician, Bonamassa, 34, was practically born with a guitar in his hand.
Named the best guitarist by Billboard, he’s a rising star who stands equal to greats like Eric Clapton.
He’s at home playing blues standards, rock anthems and his own tunes.
Catch Bonamassa at 8 p.m Thursday at the Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. Tickets are $29 to $85 at stgpresents.org or 877-784-4849.
A man who already is well secured as a blues legend, Taj Mahal, brings his trio to Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley.
The Grammy-winning guitarist and multi instrumentalist has thrilled audiences for decades with his unusual flat picking style and signature sound.
His latest album is “Maestro.” “With this record, as with all my records, I want people to roll back the rug and go for it” Taj has said. “Even at the end of 40 years, in many ways my music is just getting started.”
The Taj Mahal Trio is at Jazz Alley for 12 shows in eight days. The gigs run from Dec. 9 to 11 and Dec. 13 to 18 at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle. Set times vary.
Tickets are $39 at www.jazzalley.com or 206-441-9729.
Jackson Holtz: 425-339-3447; jholtz@heraldnet.com.
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