“Ho, ho, ho and a bottle of rum!” might be missing from their repertoire, but a pair of musical duos will offer a maritime theme with their song selection. William Pint and Felicia Dale will share stage time in “A Sound Adventure” with Tania Opland and Mike Freeman tonight in Everett, a concert in the KSER-90.7 FM series.
Opland and Freeman have been traveling and singing since 1995. The England-born Freeman’s roots are in Eastern Europe. He worked as a cabinet maker and teacher before moving to Ireland, and has played with many bands and accompanied Middle Eastern and African dance troupes. His main instrument is the Gambian djembe.
Opland, originally from Alaska, has traveled and performed in many countries. While classically trained on piano, cello and violin, she also plays some exotic instruments (chang, gidjak) as well as a violin handcrafted by an Eskimo, Frank Hobson.
In their set, Pint and Dale will draw on several cultures whose music reflects the sea.
Dale was raised on Vashon Island and sailed the coastal waters. Her father was a sea captain who returned with exotic tales; French was her first language because her mother was a Parisian. She plays the hurdy-gurdy and Irish pennywhistles.
Pint moved from rock ‘n roll to folk before settling on maritime music. His band Morrigan recorded Irish songs and nautical tunes. He plays the guitar and mandola, which has eight strings tuned a fifth below a mandolin.
Dixie Melody Boys. The Southern gospel quartet known for exquisite four-part harmonies has earned a Grammy nomination and praise in The Singing News Magazine. Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee Ed O’Neal leads the group, which has more than 20 Top 40 gospel hits, including a No. 1 single. Tonight, Edmonds.
Becki Sue &Her Big Rockin’ Daddies. The Washington Blues Society Band of the Year is back from its Down South tour, including an appearance at the legendary King Biscuit Blues Festival in Mississippi and a recording session for Becki Sue’s spring release. In February the band heads to Memphis to perform at The Blues Foundation’s 23rd International Blues Challenge. Saturday, Snohomish.
Al Kooper. The rock guitarist and organist steps out for a solo show, one that will bring back memories. Kooper played the signature organ riffs on two memorable songs: Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” and the Rolling Stones’ “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.” He’s performed on 12 of Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest recordings of all time. He also helped start Blood, Sweat and Tears. His recently released first new recording of solo material in 30-plus years is “Black Coffee.” Wednesday, Seattle.
Clark Terry Quintet. The Grammy-winning and trumpet and flugelhorn player has performed for seven U.S. presidents, was knighted in Germany, awarded the French Order of Arts and Letters, and composed more than 200 jazz songs. He’s been praised for his technical skills as well as his innovations. Tuesday through Jan. 21, Seattle.
Soulfege. The 12-piece ensemble is on its Sweet Mother Tour, headlined by the pan-African hip-hop band that turns out funk and reggae as well. Saturday, Seattle.
Carlton Holmes Trio. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a piano jazz concert by Holmes and young jazz trumpeter Jumaane Smith and saxophonist Ben Roseth. Holmes, raised in Seattle, has performed with Stevie Wonder, Branford Marsalis and Diane Reeves. Monday, Seattle.
Augustana. A significant line-up change last spring opened the way for a different dynamic for this pop-rock band, whose single “Boston” from “All the Stars and Boulevards” (Epic Records) hit the 54th spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart. The music video included an eye-catching beach full of pianos. Augustana tends toward the contemplative and has a record of selling out club shows. Saturday, Seattle.
Joe Louis Walker. The contemporary blues guitarist continues to innovate while rooted in gospel and experimental rock styles. Walker performed with a gospel group for 10 years before returning to gospel music. Tonight, Seattle.
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