The suspense is over, but not the summer tour of “American Idols Live,” led by winner Fantasia Barrino and finalist Diana Degarmo who, after nearly a year of auditions, performances and votes from viewers, toppled the competition.
American Idols Live makes its only stop in Washington on Saturday in Everett.
Barrino joins Kelly Clarkson and Ruben Stoddard in the winners’ circle from three years of televised contests. She’s already released the singles “I Believe,” “Chain of Fools,” and “Summertime,” and performed the national anthem at baseball’s All-Star Game.
Of course there’s a behind-the-scenes book, “American Idol Season 3: All Access!”
Also on the tour are Amy Adams, Camile Velasco, George Huff, Jasmine Trias, Jennifer Hudson, John Stevens, Jon Peter Lewis and LaToya London.
The show’s roots were in the United Kingdom’s “Pop Idol.” The American version attracted 50,000-plus hopefuls, and more than 30 million viewers for the 2004 finale.
Barrino, who had no formal singing training, had a dream of being a star. The 19-year-old is at least part way there.
Jennifer Marks: She’s opening for the Cyndi Lauper tour Saturday in Seattle, a single (“Live”) off her debut album was chosen as the theme song for TV and radio ads for Steven Spielberg’s movie “The Terminal,” and was also picked for Maybelline’s new cosmetic line, Chicks with Attitude. Lauper and Peggy Platt will be performing as well.
BoDeans: Sparked by its first studio album in eight years, “Resolution,” and backed by a full band, the BoDeans perform Tuesday in Seattle. A single off the album, “If It Makes You,” made the top 15 on a couple of charts.
Arturo Sandoval: The Cuban trumpet master and multi-Grammy winner performs Thursday through July 25 in Seattle. Once a protege of Dizzy Gillespie, Sandoval now is a role model for younger players. He wrote the music for his story told in the film “For Love or Country,” and won an Emmy for his efforts.
John Doe: A former member of X and The Knitters, Doe was on the cutting edge of alternative music in the 1980s and paved the way in Los Angeles first for punk and then for a rockabilly revival. He’s mellowed a bit, and will perform Sunday in Seattle with Rachel Flotard of Visqueen. It is the first concert of Experience Music Project’s Family Concert Series.
“American Idols Live” features performers Fantasia Barrino (clockwise from top), Diana Degarmo and Jennifer Hudson.
Where to hear it
American Idols Live: 7 p.m. Saturday, Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt; $37, $47; 866-332-8499.
BoDeans: 9 p.m. Tuesday, Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle; $20, $22; 800-325-7328.
Jennifer Marks: Opening for Cyndi Lauper, Peggy Platt, 8 p.m. Saturday, Pier 62/63, Seattle; $36; 206-628-0888.
Arturo Sandoval: Thursday through July 25, Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle; $22, $24; 206-628-0888.
John Doe: 1 p.m. Sunday, Experience Music Project, Seattle Center; $10 adults or $7 EMP members, $7/$5 children, $25 family rate; 877-454-7836.
Stowaways in Paradise will perform hapa haole music from the popular swing bands that performed in Hawaii from 1910 to 1940 on Sunday in Edmonds.
Hapa haole music is written partly in the Hawaiian language and partly in a foreign language, usually English. Expect ukuleles, Hawaiian steel guitars, colorful attire and hula dancers.
The show starts at 3 p.m. in City Park, Third Avenue South and Pine Street in Edmonds, and is free.
Los Orchids &The Valley Girls: Eclectic blend of styles at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Cromwell Park, Meridian Avenue at N. 182nd, Shoreline; free; 206-417-4645.
Jo Miller: Ex-Ranch Romance star brings her burly roughnecks for a 6:30 p.m. Thursday concert at Port Gardner Landing, Everett; free; 425-257-8300.
Brooke Pennock: A Lilith Fair finalist and winner of the 2002 Made in Washington Emerging Artist award, Pennock performs with her band at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Forest Park, Everett; free; 425-257-8300.
Blues Berries: The Canadian band is spreading its loves for the blues to children, adding a bluesy beat to their childhood lessons. Noon, Tuesday, Legion Park, Everett; free; 425-257-8300.
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