Concerts
Snohomish, Island counties
Gail DuBrow: This jazz vocalist, accompanied by pianist Hans Breennan, sends out songs of love, life and learning and opens the Whidbey Island Fringe Festival at 7:30 p.m. July 9 at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave.,
Langley. Tickets are $8 adult, $5 youth. Call WICA at 360-221-8268 or 800-638-7631 or go to www.WICAonline.com.
The Avett Brothers: Called “punkgrass” this band is known to break banjo and guitar strings during their high-energy concerts. Scheduled for 7:30 p.m. July 15 at Comcast Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Tickets are $37 in advance, $42 day of at the box office, by phone at 866-332-8499 or www.comcastarenaeverett.com.
Sugarland: The award-winning country duo of Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush, bring their “Incredible Machine Tour” at 7:30 p.m. July 18 at Comcast Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Tickets are $35 to $82 at the box office, by phone at 866-332-8499 or www.comcastarenaeverett.com.
Jamie Foxx: The Oscar and Grammy winning artist will perform his R&B hits. July 22, Tulalip Resort and Casino Amphitheatre. Ticketmaster.
Spike and the Impalers: Enjoy classic rock with KZOK’s (102.5 FM) Spike O’Neill and Bob Rivers and many more. July 29, Tulalip Resort and Casino Amphitheatre. Ticketmaster.
Seattle and beyond
Allison Krauss and Union Station: Back for a night under the stars. 7 p.m. July 8. Marymoor Park. $65; Ticketmaster.
Sarah McLachlan and Friends: Sometimes called a mini-Lillith Fair, this should be a night of great female singers. 7 p.m. July 19 and July 20 at Chateau Ste. Michelle. $45 to $75. Call 800-745-3000 or go to ticketmaster.com.
Indigo Girls with Mount Moriah: Folk rock favorites. 6 p.m. July 20 and 21, ZooTunes at Woodland Park Zoo, $26, zoo.org/zootunes.
Kate Perry: Wearing funky dresses and singing her chart-topping hits. 7:30 p.m. July 20 at KeyArena, $29.50 to $45. Ticketmaster.
Slightly Stoopid with Rebelution: 6 p.m. July 23. Marymoor Park. $36; Ticketmaster.
Brandi Carlile: Seattle’s own with the twins from Mountlake Terrace, 6 p.m. July 29, ZooTunes at Woodland Park Zoo, $36, zoo.org/zootunes.
classical
Seattle
“Casablanca” with Seattle Symphony: Adam Stern, conductor; the beginning of a beautiful friendship is the symphony performing the live soundtrack while “Casablanca,” one of the classics of cinema starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, plays on the big screen; 8 p.m. July 8, Benaroya Hall’s Taper auditorium, 200 University St., Seattle; 206-215-4747; www.seattlesymphony.org. Tickets are $17 to $100.
“The Wizard of Oz”: Adam Stern, conductor; follow Dorothy, Judy Garland, and her friends down the Yellow Brick Road in one of America’s classics, shown on screen as the symphony plays the live soundtrack; Benaroya Hall’s Taper auditorium, 200 University St., Seattle; 206-215-4747; www.seattlesymphony.org. 7 p.m. July 9. Tickets are $17 to $100.
Eddie Vedder: In support of his forthcoming solo album, “Ukulele Songs,” Vedder will embark on a month-long U.S. solo tour that wraps up at Benaroya Hall. “Ukulele Songs” is a collection of original songs and covers performed by Vedder on ukulele; 7:30 p.m. July 15, Benaroya Hall’s Taper auditorium, 200 University St., Seattle; 206-215-4747; www.seattlesymphony.org. Tickets are $75 for adults. Call 800-982-2787 or go to www.ticketmaster.com.
Billboard
Hometown Hootenanny Auditions: Be a part of the Snohomish County musical showcase. The Singers Showdown is scheduled for the evenings of July 19 and 20 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Winners will be invited to sing in a showdown on Aug. 19. Competition categories include adult vocalists, under 16 vocalists and original compositions. For more information and to register, go to www.hometownhootenanny.com.
Maltby Bluegrass Jam: Held the first Saturday of each month except July and September at the Maltby Community Club, 8711 206th St SE, Snohomish. Bring food for a 6 p.m. potluck and plan to stay to midnight or later. For more information, go to www.maltbyclub.org or call 360-568-3685.
Monroe Community Concert Band: Musicians needed for this community band of 60 or so volunteers who range from high school students to semi-professional musicians. The band performs four concerts a year and practices from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at New Hope Fellowship Church, 1216 Main St., Monroe; www.monroeconcertband.org. 360-691-5310 or monroeconcertband@gmail.com.
Northwest Scottish Fiddlers: Meetings at 1 p.m. second Sundays, in Edmonds and Mukilteo; open to teens and adults; $25 annual membership fee; 425-670-9084; www.NWScottishfiddlers.org.
Public music opportunities: 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays, Leatherheads Pub & Eatery, 10209 270th St. NW, Stanwood; one- or two-person groups, playing acoustic instruments only; call 360-348-3361 for details and to reserve times; www.leatherheadspub.com.
Recorder music sessions: 10:30 a.m. to noon first and third Saturdays, Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett; easy medieval, Renaissance and baroque pieces; free; for ages 50 and up; must provide own instrument and be able to sight-read; join anytime; 425-257-8780.
The Sound Singers: 1 p.m. practices, Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave.; new members welcome; 425-774-5555; www.soundsingersofedmonds.org.
Snohomish County Windjammers men’s barbershop chorus: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Christ The King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine Ave., Snohomish; open to ages 16 and older; 425-259-2383; email nfkeck@yahoo.com.
Threshold choir: Women who sing in small groups at the bedsides of the seriously ill and dying. Rehearsals are 4 to 5:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays in Stanwood. Call 360-939-0240.
Voices Northwest: 7 p.m. Mondays, Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett; open to women 16 and older; 360-794-4426; email kimmieaikins@hotmail.com.
Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association: Jams are second and fourth Fridays: Celtic group, 5 p.m., workshop, 6 p.m. Circle jam, 7 p.m. Monthly meeting third Sunday, 12:30 to 5 p.m. jam followed by a potluck. Acoustic instruments welcome; a few loaners available; free; Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington; 360-691-5907, email noelula@aol.com.
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