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Redlightmusic The talented Peter Klett, lead guitarist and a founding member of Candlebox, is back in full force with the band’s self-titled album. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 20, Crocodile Cafe, 2200 Second Ave., Seattle; $8; 206-441-5611.
Gov’t Mule: The hard-rock band is back with some new material on “Deja Voodoo.” 8 p.m. Nov. 19, Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle; $25; 800-325-7328.
Razorlight: The UK pop/rock band hit the third spot in the charts with its debut album, “Up All Night,” and the Top-10 ballad “Golden Touch.” 9:30 p.m. Nov. 20, Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison, Seattle; $10.77; 206-628-0888.
The Motet: The environmentally aware band’s traveling in the BioDiesel Tour Bus with songs from its new release, “Music for Life.” 8 p.m. Nov. 21, The Nectar, 412 N. 36th St., Seattle; $10 (21 and older); 206-632-2020.
Classical
Seattle and beyond
Faculty recital: Seattle Pacific University faculty, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, free. First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W., Seattle; 206-281-2205.
Kirkland Choral Society, 2 p.m. Nov. 21, $18, $12 students and seniors. Bastyr University Chapel, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore; 425-822-7084.
Concerts
Snohomish and Island counties
Titambe Marimba Band, Nov. 20. Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley; 360-221-8268, 800-638-7631, www.wicaonline.com.
The Trolley Days Concert Band, 7 p.m. Dec. 3, non-perishable donations accepted, Edmonds Church of God, 8224 220th SW, Edmonds; 425-745-9121.
Hot Club Sandwich, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, $3, $2 children, Edmonds Community College, Triton Union building, 20200 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-771-4030.
Everett Chorale: “A Musical Journey for the Holidays,” Dec. 4-5. Seasonal music by Mendelssohn, Rutter, Emerson, Cornelius, Newbury, Menotti and others, plus “12 Days of Christmas” by Courtney. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-257-8600 www.everettchorale.org.
Bette Midler, 8 p.m. Dec. 7, $42 to $152.50, Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 866-332-8499.
Tingstad and Rumbel: Grammy-winning artists Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel, Northwest favorites for nearly two decades, perform, Dec. 19. Everett Theatre Society, Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-258-6766, www.everetttheatre.org.
Dolly Parton, 7 p.m. Dec. 19, Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 866-332-8499.
Timothy Hull and Friends, Jan. 15. Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley; 360-221-8268, 800-638-7631, www.wicaonline.com.
Seattle and beyond
R.E.M., 8 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20, $39.50 to $75, McCaw Hall, Seattle Center, Seattle; 206-628-0888.
Vanessa Carlton, 6 p.m. Nov. 20, $15, Crocodile Cafe, 2200 Second Ave., Seattle; 206-628-0888.
The Louisiana Joymakers, 1 p.m. Nov. 21, $10, Mountaineers Building, 300 Third Ave. W., Seattle; 425-776-5072.
In the clubs
Snohomish and Island counties
Big Al’s Casino: 12715 Fourth Ave. W., Everett. John Hodgkin Band, Nov. 19.
Buck’s American Cafe: 2901 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Live jazz, every Sat.
Club Broadway/Big Apple Casino: 611 Everett Ave., Everett; 425-259-3551. Live music, Fridays and Saturdays. DJ’d hip-hop, Fridays and Saturday.
Espresso Americano: 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; www.espressoamericano.com. Eric Reid, Nov. 19; Sam Samano, Nov. 20.
Horseshoe Saloon: 1805 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-303-0250. Jimmy Free &The Trouble Boys, Nov. 19 Fat Cat, Nov. 20.
The Jet Deck: 10203 31st Ave. W., Everett; 425-353-0770. Open mike night, 9 p.m. every Wednesday. Live music, 9 p.m. every Friday. DJ’d music, every Saturday.
La Hacienda Restaurant: 210 W. Division Ave., Arlington; 360-435-9433. Mariachi band, every Wednesday.
Oxford Saloon &Eatery: 913 First St.; 360-568-3845. The Henry Cooper Band, Nov. 19 and 20.
Petosa’s in Snohomish: 1431 Ave. D. 425-334-3500. Live music, 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
Rockfish Grill: 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes; 360-588-1720. Brewgrass, Nov. 19 and 20, $5.
Rocko’s Fireside Alehouse: 7520 Beverly Blvd., Everett. Blue 55, Nov. 19; The Bottles, Nov. 20.
Stewart’s Place: 709 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-4684. Open electric and acoustic jam session, downbeat at 8:30 p.m. every Wed.
Wired &Unplugged: 717 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-2472. Tony Chop Jazz Trio, Nov. 21, 28. Acoustic open mike, Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3.
Seattle and beyond
Aqua Lounge: 309 First Ave. S., Seattle; 206-622-5826. DJ’d music nightly.
Cafe Campagne: 1600 Post Alley, Seattle; 206-728-2233. Live music Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Club Hollywood Casino &Nightclub: 16716 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline; 206-546-4444. The Machine &No Rules, Nov. 19 and 20; Soulfish, Nov. 24 and 25.
Club Medusa: 2218 Western Ave., Seattle; 206-448-8887. Live DJ’s, Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Dulces Latin Bistro: 1430 34th Ave., Seattle; 206-322-5453. Cindy Hughen, Tuesdays through Thursdays.
Hotwire Online Coffeehouse: 17551 15th Ave. NE, Shoreline; 206-957-2000. The Hights, Nov. 20.
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, every Fri. and Sat. Grandmaster Flash, Nov. 20; LSC sixth anniversary party with DJ Rapp, Chronus and Eva, Nov. 24.
New Orleans Creole Restaurant: 114 First South, Seattle; 206-622-2563. Nick Vigarino &Meantown Blues, Nov. 19; Louisiana Joymakers, Nov. 20; Big J’s Blueberry Marmalade, Nov. 21; The New Orleans Quintet, Nov. 22; Holo Trad Jazz, Nov. 23; Floyd Standifer, Nov. 24.
Scarlet Tree: 6521 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle; 206-523-7153. Big Phat Funk Family, Nov. 19; Korla Wygal &Her Private Reserve, Nov. 20; Northwest Quintessance, Nov. 21.
Skagit Valley Casino Pacific Showroom: 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow; 206-628-0888. Femme Fatale, Nov. 19 and 20.
Comedy
Snohomish and Island counties
Crazy Moose Casino: 22003 66th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; 425-672-4770. Comedy show, 9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, free.
Hawkeyes Pub &Grill: 1002 Vernon Road, Lake Stevens; 425-335-4359. Comedy show, 9 p.m. first Saturday of each month, free; Ron Stubbs Comedy Hypnosis Show, 9 p.m. third Saturday of each month.
Jam sessions
Snohomish and Island counties
Acoustic open mic: Open microphone, 8-10 p.m. Friday. Acoustic Connection, 19721 Highway 2, Monroe; 360-863-0244.
Bluegrass &Country Music Makers Association: Bluegrass jam sessions at 1 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at Darrington Community Center. Free, everyone welcome. Dinner following session, donation requested; 360-436-1179, 360-436-1006.
Bluegrass open mic: 7 to 10 p.m. last Saturday of each month, Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-2472.
Native American flute gather: 10 a.m. to noon last Saturday of the month, 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. the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Free. Baker Hi-Rise, 1401 Poplar, Everett; 425-334-5769.
Open electric and acoustic jam session: Downbeat electric and jazz, 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Stewart’s of Snohomish, 709 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-4684.
Open microphone jam session: Every Wednesday. One-eyed Jack’s Roadhouse, 14019 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-741-5570.
Open mic: 9 p.m. Wednesday. The Jet Deck at Paine Field, 10203 31st Ave. W., Everett; 425-353-0770.
Open mic: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Wired &Unplugged On-line Coffee House, 717 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-2472.
Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association: Jam sessions the second and fourth Fridays of each month, workshop/instruction at 6 p.m., circle jam at 7 p.m., performances at 8 p.m. Fidelity Grange, Smokey Point Boulevard at 157th Street, Arlington; 360-653-8727.
Seattle and beyond
Legends: Live jam night, 9 p.m. each Thursday. Acoustic jam, 9:30 p.m. each Sunday. 4439 35th Ave. S.W., Seattle; 206-938-3598.
Karaoke
Arlington
Friday: Smokey Point Steak House, 3528 168th St. NE; 360-657-2048.
Wednesday: 8 p.m. kid’s karaoke, 10 p.m. adults.Stump Bar &Grill, 19711 Smokey Point Blvd.; 360-653-6774.
Mountlake Terrace
Friday through Sunday: O’Houlie’s Pub, 21919 66th Ave. W.; 425-776-1833.
Snohomish
Wednesday and Thursday: Kids karaoke, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Adults, 8:30 p.m. to midnight Thursday. Oxford Saloon &Eatery. 913 First St.; 360-568-3845, www.oxfordsaloon.com.
Thursdays: 8 p.m. to midnight Petosa’s in Snohomish, 1431 Ave. D. 425-334-3500.
Stanwood
Friday and Saturday: Viking, Viking Village; 360-629-2030.
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