Music calendar

Other best bets

Goo Goo Dolls. Rock band with punk roots met stardom with three-time Grammy-nominated “Iris” (1998) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a new recording, “Let Love In.” 8 p.m. Nov. 4, Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; $32.50; 206-628-0888.

Pet Shop Boys. British duo has hit the UK top-30 with 39 danceable synth-pop songs in last two decades. 8 p.m. Nov. 5, Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; $35-62.50; 206-628-0888.

Foreigner. Arena hard-rockers have flourished, fallen and risen again to try to reclaim their reputation, this time with vocalist Kelly Hansen. 8 p.m. Nov. 7, Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; $40-150; 206-628-0888.

Billboard

Snohomish and Island counties

“Messiah”: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 meeting for singers interested in performing Handel’s classic this holiday season, Arlington High School choir room, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington; 360-618-6300, ext. 3121.

Evergreen Community Choir: Seeking skilled accompanist for six performances of an “Evening of Handel;” call Becky, 425-788-2500.

Cascade Symphony Orchestra: Seeks a concertmaster for the 2006 season, salaried position; 425-776-4938, 425-745-5921, www.cascadesymphony.org.

Classical

Skagit County and north

Trio Spiritoso: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4, Maple Hall, LaConner Institute of Performing Arts, 108 Commercial St., LaConner; $15 to $17, kids under 16 free when accompanied by adult; tickets from Next Chapter Bookstore, 360-466-2655.

Seattle and south

Convergence Chamber Players recital, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3, $10 donation requested, St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 722 N. 145th St., Shoreline; www.st-dunstans-episcopal.us.

Autumn Choral concert: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3, SPU concert choir and other groups, First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W., Seattle; 206-281-2205; free.

Jimmy Heath with the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4, Nordstrom Recital Hall in Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; 206-215-4800; $24-$35; 3 p.m. Nov. 5, Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., 425-893-9900.

Sing Tango: 8 p.m. Nov. 4, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $25, $20 seniors, $10 under age 25; 206-363-1100, 800-838-3006, www.seattlechoralcompany.org, www.brownpapertickets.com.

“The Divine Liturgy”: 8 p.m. Nov. 4, Holy Rosary Church, 4139 42nd Ave. SW, Seattle; $25, $22 seniors, $12 students; TicketsWest outlets, 800-992-8499.

“An Evening of Bach Cantatas”: 3 p.m. Nov. 5, First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W., Seattle; $20, $15 seniors, $10 students; 206-682-5208, www.brownpapertickets.com.

Sing Tango: 3 p.m. Nov. 5, Meydenbauer Theater, 11100 NE Sixth St., Seattle; $25, $20 seniors, $10 under age 25; 206-363-1100, www.seattlechoralcompany.org, 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.

“An Afternoon of Chamber Music”: 3 p.m. Nov. 5, Shoreline Community College,16101 Greenwood Ave. N., Shoreline; $15, $10 seniors/college students, $5 kids 14 and under; 206-546-4606, www.shoreline.edu.

Music of Remembrance: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall in Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $45 for both or $25 /concert; 206-215-4800, 206-985-6924, www.musicofremembrance.org.

Prism concert: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave. N., Shoreline; $8, $6 seniors/college students, $4 kids 14 and under; 206-546-4606, www.shoreline.edu.

Concerts

Seattle and south

Ben Taylor and Sonya Kitchell with David Saw, 8 p.m. Nov. 4, $15 plus service charges, Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. N., Seattle; 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com, www.hob.com.

Sparky and Rhonda Rucker, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4, $14, $12 Seattle Folklore Society members/seniors, $7 kids under 18, Phinney Neighborhood Center Community Hall, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; 206-528-8523, www.seafolklore.org.

In the clubs

Snohomish and Island counties

Alligator Soul: 20131/2 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-259-6311. The Newscasters, Wednesdays; Slim Picken’s, Thursdays; LaPlant, Fridays; Star Drums &Lady Keys, Saturdays.

Baxter’s Sports Bar: 1700 132nd St. SE, Mill Creek; 425-337-3007. 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Nov. 3 and 4, Expertease.

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

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.

Espresso Americano: 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-259-3492, www.espressoamericano.com. Live music, 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays, concerts free with one drink purchase. Nov. 3, Dynamik, Christian acoustic rock.

The Jet Deck: 10203 31st Ave. W., Everett; 425-353-0770. Live music, Fridays. DJ’d music, Saturdays.

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. Harsh, Sikend, Nov. 3. HexTrip, Seven Shades of Anger, Nov. 4.

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 Saturdays.

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

The Maddox Grill &Bar: 18411 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-778-2223, reservations recommended. 8 p.m. shows unless otherwise noted. The Black Lab Trio, Nov. 4.

Marco’s: 17525 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-743-6627. 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Nov. 3 and 4, N-Sane.

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

Petosa’s on Broadway: 3121 Broadway Ave. S., Everett; 425-258-1544; 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Nov. 3 and 4, The Jones.

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

Skagit County and north

Silver Reef Casino: 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale; 360-383-0777, ext. 126. Unless otherwise noted, music at 9 p.m., no cover charge. Nov. 3 and 4, The Chryslers, classic rock. 8 p.m. Nov. 4, Aaron Pritchett’s Canadian country music, $27. Nov. 9, Jim Basnight Band.

Seattle and south

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

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.

Grazie Ristorante Italiano: Exit 26 off I-405 and south on Bothell-Everett Highway, Canyon Park; 425-402-9600. 8 to 11 p.m. Nov. 3 and 4, Reuel Lubag Trio.

Hiroshi’s Restaurant: 2501 Eastlake Plaza, Seattle; 206-726-4966, www.hiroshis.com. All performances 7:30 to 10 p.m., no cover charge unless otherwise noted; reservations recommended. Jazz and Sushi – Nov. 3, Ranney-Kistler Quartet.

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. Singer/songwriter night, 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays.

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 and Tim Koss, Fridays.

Studio Seven: 110 S. Horton St., Seattle; 206-286-1312, www.studioseven.us. Unless otherwise noted, all ages for show, bar with ID. Show at 7 p.m. Nov. 5, Natalie Wouldn’t, The Flaming Tsunamis, The Skammunists.

Sunset Tavern: 5433 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-784-0627, www.sunsettavern.com. 7 p.m. Nov. 4, Sam Shaber, $5.

The Triple Door: 216 Union St., Seattle; 206-838-4333. All performances 7 and 10 p.m. and Earshot members get $2 discount off listed price, unless otherwise noted. Nov. 3, Django Reinhardt Festival, $24. Nov. 4, Ana Moura, $24. Nov. 5, Jason Moran &Bandwagon, $22. 8 p.m. Nov. 6, Johnny Winter, $27.50 advance, $30 day of show. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, James Hunter, $16 advance, $18 day of show. Nov. 8 and 9, Eddie From Ohio, $16 advance, $18 day of show.

Tula’s: 2214 Second Ave., Seattle; 206-443-4221. 8:30 p.m. Nov. 3 and 4, George Colligan, $14, $12 members. 7 and 10 p.m. Nov. 5, Jason Moran &Bandwagon, $22, $20. 8:30 p.m. Nov. 5, Marc Seales Group, $12, $10.

Unity Theater: 119 1/2 North Bend Way; 425-831-5667, www.unitytheater.org. Ryan Cuddihy, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4; $8.

Waterfront Seafood Grill: 2801 Alaskan Way, Pier 70, Seattle; 206-956-9171. Ben Fleck, Tuesdays-Saturdays.

Comedy

Snohomish and Island counties

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

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

Hawkeye’s Pub &Grill: 1002 Vernon Road, Lake Stevens; 425-335-4359, comedy show, 9 p.m. first Saturdays, free; Ron Stubbs Comedy Hypnosis Show, 9 p.m. third Saturdays.

Seattle and south

People’s Republic of Komedy: 9 p.m. Nov. 7, Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave.; Seattle; 206-388-0521, www.capitolhillarts.com, $5.

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. Free, everyone welcome. 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.

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. 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, 9 p.m. Thursdays, acoustic jam, 9:30 p.m. Sundays, 4439 35th Ave. SW, Seattle; 206-938-3598.

Karaoke

Arlington

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

Clinton

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

Everett

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

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

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

Thursday: La Hacienda, 513 Highway 9, 425-334-4939.

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, Lynnwood; 425-743-5570.

Monday/Wednesday/Saturday: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.,13th Ave Pub and Eatery, 1233 164th SW, Lynnwood; 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 andThursday: 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.