Music calendar

Concerts

Snohomish and Island counties

Rock-It Fest: Noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 25, Wilcox Park, 5215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; free, but 3 food bank donations per person requested; 425-744-0795, www.rockitmusicmlt.com.

Camano Island South End String Band: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Aug. 25, Crete Harvey’s Arabian Ranch, 29901 80th Ave. NW, Stanwood; $30 advance, $40 at gate; 360-629-4435.

Brookfield-Jordan Vocal Studio recital: 7 p.m. Aug. 25 and 2 p.m. Aug. 26, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett; $5 at door, or reserve at 425-347-3449.

“Music on the Lake” concert series: 7 p.m. Thursdays, through Aug. 30, North Cove Park, downtown Lake Stevens, free; 425-334-5952. Aug. 30 — Rocket Band.

Seattle and south

Hall and Oates: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27, McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle; $39.50 to $69.50 plus service charges; 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com.

311 and Matisyahu: 7 pm. Aug. 29, Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammammish Parkway, NE, Redmond; $39.50 plus service charges; 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com.

Jam sessions

Snohomish and Island counties

Bluegrass &Country Music Makers Association: Bluegrass jam sessions, 1 p.m. second Sundays, Darrington Community Center, 570 Sauk Ave., Darrington; 360-436-1217; dinner after session, donation requested; 360-436-1179, 360-436-1006.

Bluegrass open mike: 7 to 10 p.m. last Saturdays, Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-2472.

Jazz jam: The Tony Chop Jazz Trio, 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays, Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-2472.

Native American flute gathering: Cedar Tree Native flute circle, 10 a.m. to noon, last Saturdays, Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-2472.

Old Time &Country Music Association: Jam sessions 6:30 to 9:45 p.m. second/fourth Fridays, free, Baker Hi-Rise, 1401 Poplar, Everett; 425-334-5769.

Open electric and acoustic jam session: Downbeat electric and jazz, 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Stewart’s of Snohomish, 709 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-4684.

Open mike: 9 p.m. Wednesdays, The Jet Deck at Paine Field, 10203 31st Ave. W., Everett; 425-353-0770.

Open mike: 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Wired &Unplugged Online Coffee House, 717 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-2472.

Open mike: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Whidbey Coffee, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo; 425-423-0450.

Open mike: 5 to 7 p.m. first and third Sundays, Victory Music, Alderwood mall food court, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-771-1121.

Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association: Jams second/fourth Fridays, 5 p.m. Celtic group, 6 p.m. workshop, 7 p.m. circle jam. 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. beginning fiddle, mandolin, guitar workshop at every jam, free family entertainment. 8 p.m. fourth Fridays, stage shows. Bring fiddle if you have one; a few loaners available; free, old Arlington High School, 135 S. French St.; 360-691-5907, e-mail noelula@aol.com.

Skagit County and north

Open mike: 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, Althea’s Cafe, 614 S. First St., Mount Vernon; 360-336-0602, www.altheas.com.

Out of the Ashes: Interactive music program for people with disabilities, 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Althea’s Cafe, 614 S. First St., Mount Vernon; 360-336-0602, www.altheas.com.

Seattle and south

Legends: Live jam night, 8 p.m. to midnight Sundays, 4433 35th Ave. SW, Seattle; 206-938-3598.

In the clubs

Snohomish and Island counties

Alligator Soul: 2013 1/2 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-259-6311. The Newscasters, Wednesdays; Slim Picken’s, Thursdays; LaPlant, Fridays; Star Drums &Lady Keys, Saturdays.

Club Broadway/Big Apple Casino: 611 Everett Ave., Everett; 425-259-3551. Live music and hip-hop, Fridays and Saturdays.

The Club Casino: Showroom Lounge, 620 SE Everett Mall Way; Everett; 425-212-2266; 9 p.m. Saturdays, no cover. “Almost Vegas” singers’ showcase, second Fridays, 425-870-6784 to arrange performances. Music with DJ/KJ Maxwell, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Fridays.

Eddie’s Trackside Bar &Grill: 214 N. Lewis St., Monroe; 360-805-5305, www.eddiestrackside.com. 7 p.m. Thursdays, open mike sessions with Clem Daddy.

Emory’s on Silver Lake: 11830 19th Ave. SE, Everett; 425-337-7772. Live jazz, 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Engel’s Pub: 113 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-778-2900. Live blues music, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays.

Jimmy Jacks Classic Rock Cafe: 13428 Highway 99 S., Everett; 425-745-1590. Live music, Fridays and Saturdays.

Jimmy Z: 1712 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-339-2424. Live music, Fridays and Saturdays.

JR’s Sports Bar: 9506 19th Ave. SE, Everett (formerly Silver Dollar Casino building); 425-379-7787. Ladies’ Night with DJ Michael B.,Thursdays. Live music, Fridays and Sundays.

La Hacienda Restaurant: 210 W. Division Ave., Arlington; 360-435-9433. Mariachi band, Wednesdays.

Monahan’s: 1707 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-259-0811. Salsa and swing dancing, 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Jam and open mike with Paul and Willow, 8 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays. Ladies’ night happy hour karaoke with Veronica, 8 p.m. to midnight,Thursdays. Live music, 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays. 8 p.m. Aug. 24 and 25, Mary McPage Band.

One-Eyed Jack’s Roadhouse: 14019 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-741-5570. DJ’d music Fridays; live music Saturdays.

The Outer Court: 1519 Third St., Marysville; 360-658-8691. 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 31, local performing artists share blues and rock music, belly dancing and more; $4, $2 children.

Oxford Saloon: 913 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-3845. 5 to 9 p.m. Sundays through 2007, “Swingtime Express,” jazz and swing quartet, swing dancers welcome, lessons available, no cover, families welcome.

Prohibition Grille: 1414 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-6100. Live piano music, Carl Amberson with Tim Koss 6:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Carl Amberson 6:30 to 11 p.m. Saturdays, free.

Stanwood Hotel &Saloon: 26926 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-2888. Karaoke, 9 p.m. to approximately midnight, Fridays. Live blues bands 9 p.m. to midnight, Saturdays, no cover.

Stewart’s Place: 709 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-4684. Open electric and acoustic jam session, downbeat, 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Wired &Unplugged: 717 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-2472. Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Poetry Night Thursdays. Acoustic open mikes, Fridays, $2 cover or free with a purchase. Local musicians perform, Saturdays.

Vortex: 4314 Russell Road, Mukilteo; 425-320-8512, myspace vortex61. 8 to 11 p.m. Saturdays, live music, all ages, $7 cover.

Zippy’s Java Lounge: 1804 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-4940. Always seeking artists of all ages to showcase their art or to perform — contact Zippy’s by phone or e-mail marilynzippysjava.com. 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 24, Mark Goldberg, classic guitar. 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 25, Voices of the Village. 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 30, poetry and music open mike.

Skagit County and north

Rockfish Grill: 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes; 360-588-1720. Unless otherwise noted, music 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, 8 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, 9 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. Aug. 25, Becki Sue and Her Big Rockin’ Daddies. Aug. 29, Jack Hamiltion. Aug. 30, New Orleans Harmonica Man, Rockin’ Jake.

Silver Reef Casino’s Portage Bay Bar and Lounge: 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale; 360-383-0777, ext. 126. Unless otherwise noted, music at 9 p.m. and no cover. Aug. 24 and 25, The Jimmy Wright Band. Aug. 30, Jim Basnight Band.

Skagit Valley Casino Pacific Showroom: 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow; Ticketmaster, 206-628-0888. Unless otherwise noted, music 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 8 to 9 p.m. free dance lessons and live country music 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. first weekends.

Seattle and south

Cafe Campagne: 1600 Post Alley, Seattle; 206-728-2233. Live music, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Central Club: 124 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland; 425-827-0808. 9 p.m. Aug. 29, MilesFromChicago.

Dulces Latin Bistro: 1430 34th Ave., Seattle; 206-322-5453. Lisa Lanza, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays.

El Gaucho: 2505 First Ave., Seattle; 206-728-1337. Live music nightly. 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays-Mondays, Deems Tsutakawa, solo pianist, no cover. 7 p.m. to closing, Tuesdays-Saturdays, Daniel Davison, solo pianist. 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays, Vinyl Avengers, rock and honky-tonk. 8 p.m. to midnight Saturdays, Floyd Standifer Quartet. 8 p.m. Saturdays, Micah Hulscher and the Keys to the Country.

El Gaucho: 2119 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; 253-272-1510. No cover. Steve Andreason, solo pianist, 7:30 p.m. to closing, Wednesdays-Saturdays. Mr. D, solo pianist, 7:30 p.m. to closing, Sundays-Tuesdays.

The Funhouse: 206 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; 206-374-8400, www.thefunhouseseattle.com. Unless otherwise noted, music at 9:30 p.m., admission $5 unless otherwise noted. Advance tickets from www.brownpapertickets.com. Aug. 24, The Mentors, Pure Hatred, Underdose, Forth Yeer Freshman, $5 advance, $8 day of show. Aug. 25, PBR Street Gang, Jose Fang, Vast Void, Wheels On Fire. Aug. 26, DragStrip Riot, Neutralboy, The Objex. Aug. 27, Guerilla Mind Society, Pain Cocktail, Punk DJs. 9 p.m. Aug. 28, Dateless, The Unlovables, The Pranks, The Femurs. Aug. 29, Haircuts That Hurt, The Them, Boot Liquor. Aug. 30, Flipper, Loom, The Kept, $13, $15.

Grazie Ristorante Italiano: Exit 26 off I-405 and south on Bothell-Everett Highway, Canyon Park; 425-402-9600, www.grazieristorante.com. Music from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Aug. 24, jazz vocals by Hayley Blackwell Olsby. Aug. 25, Fred Hoaley.

Highway 99 Blues Club: 1414 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-227-7242,www.highwayninetynine.com. Music starts at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 8:30 p.m. Aug. 24, Debbie Davies, $17.

Hiroshi’s Restaurant: 2501 Eastlake Plaza, Seattle; 206-726-4966, www.hiroshis.com. Unless otherwise noted, all performances 7:30 to 10 p.m., no cover; reservations recommended.

Larry’s Nightclub: 209 First Ave. S., Seattle; 206-624-7665. DJ’d music, nightly.

The Last Supper Club: 124 S. Washington St., Seattle; 206-748-9975. DJ’d music, Fridays and Saturdays.

Lumette: 2128 Queen Anne Ave. N., Seattle; 206-694-0055, www.lumette.com. Greg Schroeder Quartet, Thursdays.

Madison’s Cafe: 3803 Delridge Way SW, Seattle; 206-935-2111. 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, singer/songwriter night.

The Pink Door: 1919 Post Alley, Seattle; 206-443-3241; 206-443-3241, www.thepinkdoor.net. Casey Macgill and the Blue 4 Trio, Wednesdays; Tony Yazzolino and Steve Kamke, Thursdays; Northwest Showcase with various bands, Fridays; Cabaret and burlesque, Saturdays; Janna Wichter, Sundays.

Salty’s at Alki Beach: 1936 Harbor Ave. SW, Seattle; 206-937-1600. Victor Janusz, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Studio Seven: 110 S. Horton St., Seattle; 206-286-1312, www.studioseven.us. Most tickets from 800-992-8499, www.ticketswest.com. All ages for show, bar with ID, and doors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Prices are advance, door. 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show, Aug. 24, Satus, Forest of Grey, DIMN, Sindios, Scatha, Ara’kus, $10. 6 p.m. doors, 6:30 pm. show, Aug. 25, Death Pussy, Panzerfaust, Verbal Deception, Nefastus Dies, Inquinok, Wolven Ancestry, Ceremonial Castings, $25.7 p.m. show, Aug. 26, MDC, The Bloodclots, Potbelly, Instant Asshole, The Plankton Beat, Rat City Riot, Guns on the Run, Ready Revolt, Officer Down, Sir Mark Brubeck the poet, $10, $12. Aug. 27, Zombie Ghost Train, The Koffin Kats, Hard Money Saints, Dead Vampires, James Hunnicutt and the Revolvers, $10. Closed Aug. 28. 6:45 p.m. show, Aug. 29, Prisoners of the Sun, Done Deal, Runway39, How &Lightning, Historys and Grand Finales, Dead Scene Celebrity, Silent but Departing, $8, $10. Aug. 30, The Campaign, Man Down Medic, With Honest Eyes, Madison Drive, Cold War Kids, $8, $10.

Sunset Tavern: 5433 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-784-0627, www.sunsettavern.com. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24, Tripwires, Sterling Loons, Stuperhero, Small Change, Young Sportsmen, The Scheme, Beyond Veronic, Catfight, $10. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25, Amateur Lovers, The Snakebites, Twin the Wonder Kid, Andy Werth, The Capillaries, The Broadcast Debut, Emilio Banda, Smile Brigade, $10. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26, We Wrote the Book on Connectors, Phamous Phaces, Easterly, Before Cars, Vanilla, Bipolar Star, Andrea Wittgens, Edmonton Beach Heater, $10. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Ionesco, Gary Reynolds &The Brides of Obscurity, Jimmy McIver, The Green Pajamas, Lund Brothers, The Cheats, Blackout, Sweet Diss &the Comeback, $10. 9 p.m. Aug. 28, The Entertainment Show, $6. 9 p.m. Aug. 29, Vibrant Society, Trip Like Animals, Atomic Bride, $6.

The Triple Door: 216 Union St., Seattle; 206-838-4333, www.tripledoor.com. Unless otherwise noted, shows are 7:30 and 10 p.m.; Earshot members get $2 discount off listed price. Prices are advance, day of show. Aug. 24, Marcia Ball, $26, $30. 8 pm. Aug. 25, Earlimart, The String Dream Team, Patrick Park opens, $12. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26, The Here &Now Quintet, $15. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Jonah Smith, Tara Ward opens, $25, $28. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28, The Duke Robillard Band with opener Bluesberry Marmalade, $17.50, $20. Aug. 29,The Atomic Bombshells, $18, $20. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30, The Bobs, and Bob Malone opens, $22, $24.

Twisted Cork Wine Bar: 900 Bellevue Way, Bellevue; 425-637-0808. Music 9 p.m. to midnight unless otherwise noted. Wednesdays, Angelo Pizzaro Project, no cover.

Waterfront Seafood Grill: 2801 Alaskan Way, Pier 70, Seattle; 206-956-9171. 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 7 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, Ben Fleck, solo pianist.

Comedy

Snohomish and Island counties

The Club Casino: Showroom Lounge, 620 SE Everett Mall Way; Everett; 425-212—2266; 9 p.m. Saturdays, no cover. Aug. 25, Dax Jordan, opening, Brad Upton, headliner.

Crazy Moose Casino: Comedy show, 9 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 22003 66th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; free; 425-672-4770.

Foxy’s Pub: Happy hour comedy, 6 p.m. Thursdays, 9601 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-513-0960; $3; includes one well drink or domestic beer.

Rocko’s Fireside Alehouse: 7520 Beverly Blvd., Everett; 425-347-7700. 8 p.m. Sundays, no cover charge.

Billboard

Snohomish and Island counties

“A Chorus Line” musicians sought: Drum, bass, trumpet, piano players are needed for the Sept. 14-Oct. 6 production, Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor; 360-720-1768, 360-720-1360, www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Call to musicians: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 12, open mike nights, Whidbey Coffeehouse, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo; 425-423-0450 for details.

Gene Nastri Community School of Music Seeks board members; 425-290-9500 to apply or to nominate someone; also mail nominations to Gene Nastri School, 304 Lincoln Ave., Ste. 202, Mukilteo, WA 98275.

Northern Sound Children’s Choir: Seeking seventh to 12th grade girls interested in learning music theory, taking voice lessons and giving performances of a wide range of music styles; rehearsals 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Peace Lutheran Church, 1717 Larson Road, Silvana; 360-652-4942, www.northernsound.org.

Mukilteo bluegrass and folk festival: Seeks musicians and bands to play 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 15, Whidbey Coffee/Mukilteo Cafe area, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo; 425-423-0450, Sept. 1 deadline to reserve a spot.

The Sound Singers: 1 p.m. practices, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; new members always welcome; 425-774-5555, www.soundsingersofedmonds.org.

Voices Northwest: Women ages 16/older are encouraged to join Snohomish County’s newest a capella chorus. Mondays, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine St., Snohomish; 360-563-9520, or e-mail ldmeyer30@hotmail.com.

Skagit County and north

Whatcom Symphony auditions: 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 27 and 28, viola, violin, cello, bass and other spots available; 360-733-7651 for an appointment, or e-mail patjohnnelson@comcast.net.

Seattle and beyond

Seattle Recorder Society: 7:30 p.m. first Fridays, Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, 10005 32nd Ave. NE, Seattle; 206-325-7066, www.earlymusicguild.org, www.seattle-recorder.org, new participants always welcome.

Karaoke

Arlington

Wednesday and Saturday: Smokey Point Buzz Inn, 3528 168th St. NE; 360-658-1529.

Bow

Thursday: 8 p.m. to midnight, first and third Thursdays, The Skagit Valley Resort and Casino, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow; 360-724-7777.

Clinton

Friday, karaoke and Saturday, live band: Hong Kong Gardens, 4643 E. Highway 525; 360-341-2828.

Everett

Thursday: Monahan’s, 1707 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-259-0811. 8 p.m. to midnight, ladies’ night happy hour karaoke with Veronica.

Friday and Saturday: Hunan Palace, 2821 Pacific Ave.; 425-339-3390.

Thursday and Friday: Kodiak Ron’s, 7601 Evergreen Way; 425-347-6659.

Sunday through Thursday: Petosa’s on Broadway, 3121 Broadway Ave. S.; 425-258-1544.

Tuesday and Thursday/Friday/Saturday: Foxy’s Pub &Eatery, 9601 Evergreen Way; 425-513-0960.

Thursday: Glacier Lanes, 9630 Evergreen Way; 425-353-8292.

Wednesday: $10,000 contest, 9 p.m. JR’s Sports Bar and Grill, 9506 19th Ave. SE; 425-379-7787.

Friday and Saturday: White Elephant Bar &Grill, 1912 Broadway Ave.; 425-252-5200.

Wednesday through Saturday: Patty’s Eggnest, 6720 Evergreen Way; 425-353-2200.

Friday and Saturday: Homeport Tavern, 2116 Everett Ave.; 425-259-2661.

Lake Stevens

Thursday: 8 p.m. La Hacienda, 513 Highway 9; 425-334-4939.

Friday/Saturday: Hawkeye’s Sports Bar and Grill, 1002 Vernon Road; 425-335-4359.

Lynnwood

Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday: Billy McHale’s, 18430 33rd Ave. W.; 425-775-8500.

Daily: Daverthump’s, 19720 44th Ave. W.; 425-774-6573.

Wednesday/Thursday; Saturday/Sunday: One-Eyed Jack’s Roadhouse, 14019 Highway 99; 425-743-5570.

Monday/Wednesday/Saturday: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., 13th Ave Pub and Eatery, 1233 164th SW; 425-742-7871.

Marysville

Daily: Danny’s Midway Pub &Grill, 14824 Smokey Point Blvd.; 360-659-2248.

Tuesday through Saturday: Maxi’s, 9611 State Ave.; 360-659-0879.

Mill Creek

Saturday: Pounders, 18001 Bothell-Everett Highway; 425-485-7678.

Mountlake Terrace

Thursday through Sunday: O’Houlie’s Pub, 21919 66th Ave. W.; 425-776-1833.

Snohomish

Saturday: The Buzz Inn, 9900 Airport Way; 360-568-3970.

Wednesday and Thursday: Kids’ karaoke, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Oxford Saloon &Eatery, 913 First St.; 360-568-3845, www.oxfordsaloon.com.

Stanwood

Saturday: Viking restaurant, Viking Village, 8820 Viking Way; 360-629-2030.