Other best bets
Reilly &Maloney: Long-running folk-music act performs 8 p.m. Nov. 12, Bethell Lutheran Church, 174188th Ave. NE, Shoreline; $16, $14 seniors, $8 children; 206-528-8523. Also at 8 p.m. Nov. 13, Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor; $15; 800-606-7529.
Susan Werner: Pop-and-folk singer/songwriter tours with music from “I Can’t Be New,” originals in the style of the Great American Songbook. 8 p.m. Nov. 13, Triple Door, 216 Union St, Seattle; $17; 206-838-4333.
Ballard Jazz Festival: Headliners include drummer Matt Wilson, trumpeter Don Sickler, drummer Michael Shrieve (Santana), and saxophonist Tim Reis, with two nights of top drummers, including Matt Cameron of Pearl Jam. Various times and locations Nov. 17-20; $10-$30; 206-781-2589.
Korn: Alternative funk-metal sound mixes empathy with a crash-and-burn approach and a nod to their classics. 7 p.m. Nov. 14, Tacoma Dome; $28.50-$35; 206-628.0888.
A.J. Roach: Won the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at MerleFest, largest Americana music festival in the country. 8:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Conor Byrne Pub, 5140 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle; $6; 206-784-3640.
Leaping Into Myth: Song, story and poetry with poet and mythologist Robert Bly and musician, vocalist and author Daniel Deardorff. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, United Methodist Church, 1415 NE 43rd St., Seattle; $10; 800-380-8286.
Magnetic Fields: Songwriter and instrumentalist Stephin Merritt and friends. 8 p.m. Nov. 12, Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; $22.50-$24.50; 206-628-0888.
Mark Chesnutt: Classic country singer with 14 chart-topping hits was one of Billboard’s 10 most-played radio artists on the 1990s. This is a fund-raiser for firefighters. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Tacoma Dome; $19.50; 206-628-0888.
Classical
Snohomish and Island counties
Port Gardner Bay Chamber Music Society: “Trio non Frio” with Terry Mason, violin; Cheryl Lindley, cello; David Spring, piano; Nov. 14. Hartley Mansion, 2320 Rucker Ave., Everett; 425-353-7311.
Stanwood High School Chorus, 3 p.m. Nov. 14, $10, Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27103 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-6110.
Seattle and beyond
Early Music Guild: English Concert with Andrew Manze, 8 p.m. Nov. 12, $20 to $35, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth St., Seattle; 206-325-7066, www.earlymusicguild.org.
Northwest Chamber Orchestra: An American Journey, Nov. 12-14. Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall; 206-343-0445, www.nwco.org.
Cappella Romana: “Everlasting Light: Mystical Visions of The Heavenly Life,” 8 p.m. Nov. 13, $12 to $25, St. Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave., Seattle; 866-822-7735.
Bellevue Philharmonic: “Sax Appeal,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, 2 p.m. Nov. 14, $34, $27.25 seniors, $12.25 students. Maydenbauer Theater, 11100 NE Sixth St., Bellevue; www.ticketwindowonline.com.
Bellevue Chamber Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Trinity Lutheran Church, 2324 Lombard, Everett; 425-778-2159.
Wind, flute, percussion concert: Seattle Pacific University’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Flute Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16, free. First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W., Seattle; 206-281-2205.
Concerts
Snohomish and Island counties
Smoke Creek and Brendan Wires, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12, $5 to $10 donation, KSER 90.7 FM series. Flying Pig Brewing Co., 2929 Colby Ave., Everett; www.livelocalmusic.org or www.kser.org.
Green Day, New Found Glory and Sugarcult, 7 p.m. Nov. 16, $29.50, Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 866-332-8499.
Titambe Marimba Band, Nov. 20. Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, WICA, 565 Camano Ave., Langley; 360-221-8268, 800-638-7631, www.wicaonline.com.
Seattle and beyond
Bruce Hornsby, 8 p.m. Nov. 19, $23.50 to $33.50, Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; 206-628-0888.
Gov’t Mule, 8 p.m. Nov. 19, $25, Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle; 800-325-7328.
R.E.M., 8 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20, $39.50 to $75, McCaw Hall, Seattle Center, Seattle; 206-628-0888.
Wynonna, 8 p.m. Nov. 20, $29.50 through $49.50, Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; 206-628-0888.
Yanni, Nov. 21, Key Arena, Seattle; 206-628-0888.
In the clubs
Snohomish and Island counties
Big Al’s Casino: 12715 Fourth Ave. W., Everett. The Coots, Nov. 12.
Buck’s American Cafe: 2901 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Live jazz, every Sat. Tim Koss Trio, Nov. 13.
Club Broadway/Big Apple Casino: 611 Everett Ave., Everett; 425-259-3551. Live music, Fridays and Saturdays. DJ’d hip-hop, Fridays and Saturday.
Cobblestone Restaurant: 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-3288. The Duffs, Nov. 12 and 13.
Espresso Americano: 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; www.espressoamericano.com. Hellel Street Blues, Nov. 12 and 13.
Horseshoe Saloon: 1805 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-303-0250. Blues Therapy, Nov. 12; Free Reign, Nov. 13.
Jack’s: 1307 Hewitt, Everett; 425-252-2266. Mr. SmartyPants, Nov. 12 and 13.
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.
Jimmy Jacks Classic Rock Cafe: 13428 Highway 99 S., Everett; 425-745-1590. Mere Echos, tribute to Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin, Nov. 13.
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 Croosroads Band, Nov. 12 and 13.
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. Eric Madis, Nov. 13; Jacob Navarro and William Cook, Nov. 17.
Rocko’s Fireside Alehouse: 7520 Beverly Blvd., Everett. Breadline, Nov. 12, Dr. Richard Kimball &the Fugitives, Nov. 13.
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. 14. Acoustic open mike, Nov. 12.
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.
Central Club: 124 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland; 425-827-0808. Blues Therapy, Nov. 14.
Club Hollywood Casino &Nightclub: 16716 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline; 206-546-4444. Groovalicious, Nov. 12 and 13; The Pop Offs, Nov. 17 and 18.
Club Medusa: 2218 Western Ave., Seattle; 206-448-8887. Live DJ’s, Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley: 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle; 206-441-9729. John Pizzarelli’s, Bossa Nova Show and Daniel Jobim, through Nov. 14.
Dulces Latin Bistro: 1430 34th Ave., Seattle; 206-322-5453. Cindy Hughen, Tuesdays through Thursdays.
Flying Lion Cafe: 7551 35th Ave. SW, Seattle; 206-932-0435. Shelley Dael Walker, Nov. 13.
Hotwire Online Coffeehouse: 17551 15th Ave. NE, Shoreline; 206-957-2000. Rik Wrights Zen Tornado, Nov. 12; Ek Balam, Nov. 13.
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.
Skagit Valley Casino Pacific Showroom: 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow; 206-628-0888. City Knightz, Nov. 12 and 13.
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.
Seattle and beyond
Seattle International Comedy Competition: Comedy competition semfinals, 8 p.m. Nov. 18, $10, The Skagit, I-5, exit 236, Bow; 206-628-0888.
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.
Billboard
Snohomish and Island counties
Evergreen Community Choir holds auditions for an all-English program at Monroe United Church of Christ, 301 S. Lewis St., Monroe. 425-788-2500.
Musicians are being sought to perform at the Grandview Community Center’s annual holiday bazaar on Nov. 27. All ages and style needed. For information, call 425-377-0623.
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. The Stump Bar &Grill, 19711 Smokey Point Blvd.; 360-653-6774.
Bothell
Sunday and Monday: The Rocker Bar &Grill, 22833 Bothell-Everett Highway; 425-487-6297.
Clinton
Friday and Saturday: Hong Kong Gardens, 4643 E. Highway 525; 360-341-2828.
Everett
Daily: Tyee Lanes, 914 N. Broadway; 425-259-6161.
Friday: Children’s karaoke, 7 to 8:30 p.m., nonsmoking. Beary Special Espresso &Grill, 2818 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-257-3013.
Friday: Beary Special Espresso &Grill, 2818 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-257-3013.
Friday: Blue Yonder, 11014 19th Ave. SE, Everett; 425-337-5040.
Friday and Saturday: Danny’s Campus Bar &Grill, 1010 N. Broadway; 425-304-1281.
Friday and Saturday: Hunan Palace, 2821 Pacific Ave.; 425-339-3390.
Friday and Saturday: Kodiak Ron’s, 7601 Evergreen Way; 425-347-6659.
Saturday: Cactus Moon Saloon, 717 128th St. SW.; 425-745-9855.
Saturday: Jack’s, 1307 Hewitt Ave.; 425-252-2266.
Sunday through Thursday: Petosa’s On Broadway, 3121 Broadway Ave. S.; 425-258-1544.
Monday: Denny’s, 132 128th St. SW; 425-355-2210.
Monday: Dos De Oro Restaurant and Sports Bar, 3201 Rucker Ave.; 425-259-8080.
Monday and Wednesday: Jimmy Jack’s Classic Rock Cafe, 13428 Highway 99 S.; 425-745-1590.
Monday through Saturday: Happy Land, 1020 N. Broadway; 425-259-2112.
Tuesday through Sunday: Foxy’s Pub &Eatery, 607 SE Everett Mall Way; 425-513-0960.
Tuesday and Thursday: Glacier Lanes, 9630 Evergreen Way; 425-353-8292.
Wednesday through Saturday: Cafe Silver Lake, 11014 19th Ave. SE; 425-338-3628.
Wednesday: The Everett Underground, 1212 California St.; 425-339-0807.
Wednesday through Saturday: White Elephant Bar &Grill, 1912 Broadway Ave.; 425-252-5200.
Wednesday through Saturday: The Chuckwagon Inn, 6720 Evergreen Way; 425-353-2200.
Thursday through Sunday: Homeport Tavern, 2116 Everett Ave.; 425-259-2661.
Lake Stevens
Tuesday through Thursday: Kid’s karaoke, every Wednesday. La Hacienda Restaurant, Frontier Village, 513 Highway 9; 425-334-4939.
Lynnwood
Friday and Saturday: Taste of Thai, 5404 196th SW; 425-778-5206.
Saturday: Regal Beagle, 17711 Highway 99; 425-742-0989.
Saturday and Sunday: Billy McHale’s, 18430 33rd Ave. W.; 425-775-8500.
Tuesday through Friday: Daverthump’s, 19720 44th Ave. W.; 425-774-6573.
Marysville
Monday through Saturday: 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
Friday thru 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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