Other best bets

DjangoFest Northwest:: Whidbey Island festival featuring gypsy-jazz style made famous by the late Django Reinhardt continues through Oct. 3; Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley; $28 a show; 800-638-7631.

Los Temerarios: Band brings the beauty of the ranchera, traditional roots music of Mexico similar to very bluesy country music. 8 p.m. Oct. 3, Qwest Field Event Center, Seattle; $35; 206-628-0888.

The Mooney Suzuki: Black-clad, moppy-haired quartet breathes new life into three-chord garage rock. 9:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Crocodile Cafe, 2200 Second Ave., Seattle; $10.77; 206-628-0888.

Jamie Cullum: Young English jazz-pop artist who recently signed a million-dollar contract has more in common with Billy Joel than traditional jazz. 8 p.m. Oct. 3, Neumo’s, 925 E. Pike St., Seattle; $15; 800-325-7328.

Vermeer String Quartet: Opens the University of Washington’s International Chamber Music Series. 8 p.m. Oct. 5, Meany Theater, UW campus, Seattle; $30; 206-543-4880.

Yerba Buena: Afro-Cuban hip-hop funk with a melodic, percussive foundation from a 12-piece rhythm-oriented band. 8 p.m. Oct. 6, Paramount, 911 Pine St., Seattle; $25; 206-628-0888.

Trina Hamlin: New voice on the acoustic circuit has a power voice and a gift for combining elements of R&B, folk and blues. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $12, $10 seniors, $6 children; 206-528-8523.

Seattle Pops: Opens the season with “The 1950s: The Golden Age of Black &White TV,” famous Hit Parade tones and television themes. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7, 8 p.m. Oct. 8, 2 and 8 p.m. Oct. 9, 2 p.m. Oct. 10; $18-72; 206-628-0888.

Concerts

Seattle and beyond

P. Unnikrishnan, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, $15, UW, Kane Hall, Seattle; 206-525-7728.

Seattle Welsh Choir, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 3, free, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 111 NE 80th St., Seattle; 206-522-9853.

Rye Coalition, Division of Laura Lee, The Kinison, 8 p.m. Oct. 7, $12.50, Graceland, 109 Eastlake Ave. E., Seattle; 800-325-7328.

Sting and Annie Lennox, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8, $38.75 to $101.25, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn; 206-628-0888.

Yonder Mountain String Band, Darol Anger and Danny Barnes, 9 p.m. Oct. 9, $20, Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle; 800-325-7328.

The Tragically Hip, Sam Roberts, 9 p.m. Oct. 10, $25, Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle; 800-325-7328.

“Shape, Sufi and Soul – Songs of Love and Devotion,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, $13 to $18. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; www.ticketweb.com.

Alice Cooper, 8 p.m. Oct. 15, $35 to $70, Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma; 206-628-0888.

Gillian Welch, 8 p.m. Oct. 16, $21.50 and $24.50, Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; 206-628-0888.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo, 8 p.m. Oct. 16, $10 to $15, Bishop Center for the Performing Arts, 1620 Edward P. Smith Drive, Aberdeen; 360-538-3078.

The James King Band and 78 RPM, 7 p.m. Oct. 16, $10, Cascade Middle School, 201 N. Township, Sedro Woolley; 360-724-7011.

Earshot Jazz Festival: Oct. 17 through Nov. 7 at various locations in Seattle; 206-547-9787, www.earshotjazz.org.

Scorpions, Tesla, Keith Emerson, 7 p.m. Oct. 21, $32.50 and $42.50, Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 866-332-8499.

Keith Highlanders Pipe Band, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 through 23, $17, $10 students, Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland; 425-893-9900, www.kpcenter.org.

Patti Loveless, 6 and 9 p.m. Oct. 22, $40, The Skagit, Bow; 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

Hall &Oates, Michael McDonald, Average White Band, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23, $39.50 to $59.50, Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 866-332-8499.

The Tangoheart Sextet, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23, $10, $7 students and seniors, Cedarcrest Performing Arts Center, 29000 NE 150th St., Duvall; 425-788-2983, www.cityofduvall.com/dac.

Spearhead, Xavier Rudd, 9 p.m. Oct. 29, $25, Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle; 800-325-7328.

Lem Pratt &The Hard Road Band, 7 p.m. Oct. 30, $10, Performing Arts Center, 2908 113th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens; 360-652-0497.

Medeski, Martin &Wood, 9 p.m. Nov. 4, $25, Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle; 800-325-7328.

Johnny Mathis, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11, $39.50 to $59.59, Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; 206-628-0888.

Green Day, New Found Glory and Sugarcult, 7 p.m. Nov. 16, $29.50, Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 866-332-8499.

Ropeadope New Music Seminar, 9 p.m. Nov. 17, $20, Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle; 800-325-7328.

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.

Vanessa Carlton, 6 p.m. Nov. 20, $15, Crocodile Cafe, 2200 Second Ave., Seattle; 206-628-0888.

Yanni, Nov. 21, Key Arena, Seattle; 206-628-0888.

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.

Everett Chorale season: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-257-8600 www.everettchorale.org. “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. “A Musical Journal on American Rivers,” March 27-28, 2005. Medley from “Showboat” and “Big River” classics such as “Shenandoah,” “At the River” and “From the Journals of Lewis and Clark” by Daniel Bukvich, performed with the Choral Art Orchestra. “A Musical Journey with Women Composers,” June 4-5, 2005. “Seasons – A Song Cycle” by Linda Steen Spevacek, “Four Madrigals to Poems of James Joyce” by Williametta Spencer, “Three Spirituals” by Alice Parker will be performed along music by other women composers.

Classical

Snohomish and Island counties

Everett Symphony classical concert I: Oct. 1, Everett, repeated Oct. 3 at old Arlington High School.425-257-8382, www.everettsymphony.org.

Seattle and beyond

The Salzburg Soloists Orchestra: 8 p.m. Oct. 1, $30 to $60, Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway, Tacoma; 253-272-0809.

Benefits

Seattle and beyond

Rock for a Remedy: Benefit concert with Late Tuesday, Ian McFeron, Brandon Ghorley and Luke McPherson to benefit New Beginnings, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7, $10. The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle; 206-838-4333.

In the clubs

Snohomish and Island counties

Big Al’s Casino: 12715 Fourth Ave. W., Everett. Heather Banker and Jack Cook, Oct. 1.

Buck’s American Cafe: 2901 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Live jazz, every Sat.

Chuck’s Seafood Grotto: 1229 First, Snohomish; 360-568-0782. Slow Children, 6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays.

Horseshoe Saloon: 1805 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Tim Turner, Oct. 1.

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. Roger Rogers Band, Oct. 1 and 2.

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. Annieville Blues, Oct. 1; Matt Jorgensen and 451, Oct. 2; Frankly Moanin, Oct. 6.

Rocko’s Fireside Alehouse: 7520 Beverly Blvd., Everett. Blues Orbiter, Oct. 1; Jet City Players, Oct. 2.

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

Seattle and beyond

Cafe Campagne: 1600 Post Alley, Seattle; 206-728-2233. Live music Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Paris Trio, Oct. 7.

Hotwire Online Coffeehouse: 17551 15th Ave. NE, Shoreline; 206-957-2000. Acoustic Soul, Oct. 1; Luke Vlavale, Oct. 2.

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

Bathhouse Theater at Greenlake: Sisters of Sal, 10:30 p.m. Oct. 2, $7. 7312 W. Greenlake Dr. N.; Seattle; 425-844-6157, www.sistersofsal.com.

The EDGE Improv: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, $10, $8 students and seniors. The Playhouse, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island; 206-842-8569.

Foolproof: The Capitol Steps, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4, $25 to $75. McCaw Hall, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com, www.foolproof.org.

Foolproof: Ann Richards, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7, $25 to $75. Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com, www.foolproof.org.

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.

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 microphone jam sessions with Rock Houndz: 8 p.m. to midnight Sundays. Danny’s Midway Pub &Grill, 14824 Smokey Point Blvd., Marysville; 360-659-2248.

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. Call 425-788-2500.

Seattle and beyond

Community Bands Northwest seeks new members. Practices 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays at Bethel Lutheran Church, 17418 Eighth Ave. NE, Seattle; http://communitybandnw.org/.

Northwest Boychoir holds auditions Oct. 16 at University Heights Community Center for boys ages 6 to 9 and 10 and older. 206-524-3234.

Vocalpoint! Seattle holds auditions for female vocalists entering the 7th and 8th grades, Oct. 16 at University Heights Community Center. 206-524-3234.

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 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 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.