Bellingham Alive

Jazz Center of Bellingham presents ALEXIS COLE with CORY WEEDS
2020-02-05 19:00 UTC
Award winning jazz vocalist and educator Alexis Cole from NY joins up with Vancouver’s own Cory Weeds for a distinctive, memorable evening of jazz. “A deep contralto as smooth and dark as the richest espresso.” — Jazz Times
Alexis Cole (piano, vocals) and Cory Weeds (saxophones)
Concert at 7 PM. Tickets available at the door after 6PM. $20 general, $5 students, Jazz Center members FREE. Doors at 6:30. First come, first seated. Program subject to change. Please check our website for updates: www.wjmac.org or email us: info@wjmac.org.

Pacifica Chamber Orchestra Sunshine Concert
2020-02-09 00:00 UTC
Award-winning, Everett’s chamber orchestra, Fred Chu, artistic director.
Andante for Strings…..Alexander Scriabin
String Quintet in F Major, Op. 77 arranged for String Orchestra…..Felix Draeseke
Poeme for Violin & String Orchestra, Op. 25…..Ernest Chausson
Fred Chu, violin
Rounds for String Orchestra……David Diamond

Casey and Eric Hutchinson at Wild Buffalo House of Music
2020-02-11 20:00 UTC
Casey, from Season 13 of “American Idol,” recently appeared on the “Kelly Clarkson Show”and will be opening for Eric Hutchinson & The Believers in Bellingham.
Date: Tuesday, February 11
Location: Wild Buffalo House of Music
Address: 208 W Holly St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Show times: Doors @ 7 p.m./Show @ 8 p.m.
Tickets: $20 in advance
Purchase: https://wildbuffalo.net/event/eric-hutchinson/

Jazz Center of Bellingham presents LAILA BIALI TRIO
2020-02-12 19:00 UTC
“Multi award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist Laila Biali has toured with Chris Botti, Paula Cole, Suzanne Vega and Sting. She has headlined festivals and venues spanning five continents including Carnegie Hall. Her accolades include a 2019 JUNO Award for “Vocal Jazz Album of the Year”, “SOCAN Composer of the Year” and “Keyboardist of the Year” at Canada’s National Jazz Awards.“-lailabiali.com
Laila Biali (vocals, piano); Adam Thomas (bass); Ben Wittman (drums). Concert at 7 PM. Tickets available at the door after 6PM. $20 general, $5 students, Jazz Center members FREE. Doors at 6:30. First come, first seated. Program subject to change. Please check our website for updates: www.wjmac.org or email us: info@wjmac.org

Che Apalache
2020-02-17 00:00 UTC | Lopez Community Center
This blend of Appalachian and Latin music took me completely off guard and won me over instantly.
This is a band to watch!— Béla Fleck
Che Apalache is a four-man string band based in Buenos Aires with members from Argentina, Mexico, and the United States. The group’s founder is Joe Troop (fiddle), a North Carolinian multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and composer who moved to Argentina in 2010. While patiently carving out a niche in the local music scene, Joe taught bluegrass and old-time for a living. That’s how he met Pau Barjau (banjo), Franco Martino (guitar) and Martin Bobrik (mandolin), his most dedicated students. They quickly became picking buddies and in 2013 decided to hit the stage.

Jazz Center of Bellingham presents XAVIER LECOUTURIER QUINTET
2020-02-19 19:00 UTC
21 year old American drummer, composer, of French and Mexican heritage, Xavier has a commitment to the study and roots of the jazz tradition but also finds all the ways in which the things he carries can influence his music. The music he composes is drawn from the music he grew up listening to, including classical music, latin jazz, Mexican pop-rock, American Pop music. He is a unique musician and composer that brings something new to the tradition of jazz and modern music. The quintet’s exceptional young musicians include Serena Dominguez (voice); Abbey Blackwell (bass); Santosh Sharma (sax); Lucas Winter (guitar); and Lecouturier (drums).
Concert at 7 PM. Tickets available at the door after 6PM. $15 general, $5 students, Jazz Center members FREE. Doors at 6:30. First come, first seated. Program subject to change. Please check our website for updates: www.wjmac.org or email us: info@wjmac.org.

Jansen Jazz Band
2020-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Jansen Art Center, 321 Front Street, Lynden, WA, 98264
The Jansen Jazz Band is a 20-30 member community band that performs under the direction of Steve Herrick.
All of the musicians are volunteers, members of the community who enjoy learning and performing.
The Firehall Cafe remains open through intermission offering soups, salads, sandwiches, coffee, beer, wine, and desserts.

Sunday @3
2020-02-23 15:00 - 2020-03-23 17:00 UTC | Jansen Art Center, 321 Front Street, Lynden, WA, 98264
The Jansen Art Center is pleased to present Sunday @ 3, our Young Artist Concert Series.
Produced by local music instructor, Jeri Mercer, Sunday @ 3 is designed as a program to allow young, semi-professional artists to perform work showcasing the advancement of their skills. “We hope to apply the talent slowly acquired alone, in the practice room, to the real world of the community, a live audience who will respond and encourage these young people,” says Mercer.
Sunday @ 3 is a family-friendly concert series, and students and families are encouraged to attend.
Admission to Sunday @ 3 is by donation. All donations help the Jansen Art Center continue its youth programs such as Sunday @ 3, Kids Do Art! youth camps and open houses, the Jansen Youth Choir and more!

Jazz Center of Bellingham presents PHIL PARISOT TRIO
2020-02-26 19:00 UTC
Phil Parisot Trio: Odds and Ends. This trio of exemplary jazz musicians will be having a ton of serious fun playing music primarily in odd time signatures. Concert at 7 PM. Phil Parisot (drums); Jared Hall (trumpet); and Michael Glynn (bass).
Tickets available at the door after 6PM. $15 general, $5 students, Jazz Center members FREE. Doors at 6:30. First come, first seated. Program subject to change. Please check our website for updates: www.wjmac.org or email us: info@wjmac.org

Jazz Center of Bellingham presents Samantha Boshnack Quintet
2020-03-04 19:00 UTC
“Boshnack can scream or play it sweet.” (All About Jazz New York)
Composer, trumpeter, and educator Boshnack leads this quintet as well as the ensembles B’shnorkestra and Seismic Belt, and is an active member and contributing composer to several other ensembles. She is part of Seattle’s Monktail Creative Music Concern, has toured nationally and internationally and has released five albums, of mostly her compositions.“Boshnack is in possession of an acerbic wit and an encyclopedic knowledge of all sorts of music from bargain-bin to top shelf.” (The New York City Jazz Record)
Samantha Boshnack (trumpet), Rex Gregory (clarinet), Alex Chadsey (piano, vocals), Marina Christopher (bass), and Greg Campbell (drums). Tickets available at the door after 6 PM. $15 general, $5 students, Free for Jazz Center members. Theatre doors open at 6:30. Concert at 7 PM. First come, first seated. Program subject to change. Please check our website for updates.
photo: Daniel Sheehan www.danielsheehan.com

The Gothard Sisters
2020-03-06 00:00 - 2020-03-07 00:00 UTC
The Gothard Sisters are a dynamic musical group of three sisters who play contemporary Celtic music. Through 10 years of performing, touring and writing music together, the optimistic style of their music and performances continue to resonate with their fans, building a loyal international following. Blending Celtic, folk, classical, world and northwest musical influences, the Gothard Sisters bring songs to life with violin, acoustic guitar, mandolin, bodhran, djembe, octave violin, whistle, and vocal harmonies, creating music that is “vivid, inspirational and captivating.” (Tim Carroll, Folk Words Review 2018)

Gina Williams Live in Concert - Featuring Gospel/Jazz and the music of Whitney Houston
2020-03-21 19:00 UTC
Get ready for an incredible journey as multi genre Award winning artist Gina Williams takes you from the sounds of gospel jazz to top 40 hits of yesterday and today. For more information and tickets visit: https://ginawilliams.com/concerts-tours/
See you there!

"Unforgettable, That's What You Are!" Skagit Symphony Concert
2020-03-21 19:30 UTC
“Unforgettable, That’s What You Are!” Skagit Symphony welcomes back Roupen Shakarian, who is writing a special commissioned piece to celebrate its 40th anniversary! Following the special piece, hear three tales brought to life by the soaring voice of Laura Sanders, and finally Elgar’s impressions of those most beloved to him in Enigma Variations.
Tickets $10-45.00 available through McIntyre Hall Box Office: (360) 416-7727
More information: www.Skagitsymphony.com

Kulshan Youth Choir Concert
2020-04-23 17:30 UTC
The Kulshan Youth Choir invites you to celebrate the songs that nature sings at their upcoming concert, “O Colored Earth,” on Thurs., April 23 at 5:30pm at the First Congregational Church in Bellingham (2401 Cornwall Ave). We are a new youth chorus in Whatcom County providing music education through choral singing. Our choristers develop age-appropriate vocal practices, learn healthy singing technique, and foundational musicianship skills, all the while making ensemble music together. Currently, youth in grades 3-7 are welcome to sing, no experience necessary! Concert admission: Suggested family donation $10. More info at www.kulshanyouthchoir.org

Kulshan Chorus Presents: Carmina Burana
2020-05-02 19:00 UTC
Kulshan Chorus, Cantabile Chamber Choir, Kulshan Youth Choir, Sno-King Community Chorale, and orchestra join forces under the artistic direction of Dustin Willets to perform Carl Orff’s masterpiece cantata, Carmina Burana. Orff selected twenty-four poems from the medieval collection, Carmina Burana, covering a variety of familiar topics: the fickleness of fortune and wealth, the ephemeral nature of life, the joy of the return of Spring, and the pleasures and perils of drinking, gluttony, gambling, and lust. Together these poems and music describe activities along the great “wheel of life” or “wheel of fortune.” As the wheel spins, we may be uplifted in the world. But just as easily, the wheel of life may crush us. The moral is that no one of us is greater than any other, no matter their status. We should treat one another as equals, each struggling for purpose and meaning in the great wheel that is life. We belong to each other.
Tickets ranging from $22-35, with select discounts available.
Purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/2HAIE9g

Vendovi and Book of Shred Play at Paws!
2022-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Get your tickets now for live music at Paws! Spring is here, the weather is warming up and we are here to have a great time with you and your dogs.
Vendovi and Book of Shred, two rock bands set to take the PNW by windstorm, will be performing 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, April 30th.
Vendovi has played multiple venues across Bellingham and the PNW including their most recent show at The Wild Buffalo.
Book of Shred was just featured in the One Giant Leap Showcase in Seattle.
You must have a Human + Dog or a Human Only ticket. Purchase tickets now at www.pawsforabeer.com/tickets. Tickets will be available for sale at the door as well.
Never been to Paws before? We ask that you bring your dog prior to the show date to introduce your pup to the space and evaluate whether its a good fit for your dog.
Food Truck: Simmering Tava
The concert is open to anyone 21+ and dogs 6 mo+.

Everett Philharmonic Orchestra Listener’s Choice Concert
2022-05-01 15:00 UTC
Please join the Everett Philharmonic Orchestra for our season finale Sunday, May 1 at 3pm in the Everett Civic Auditorium when Dr. Paul-Elliot Cobbs conducts two of Aaron Copland’s most popular works: Fanfare for the Common Man and Appalachian Spring, as well as additional works by Beethoven and American composer Wayne Barlow. This concert, graciously sponsored by Northwest LED Lighting, is our annual selection of audience favorites in the “Listener’s Choice” concert.
At the outset of the concert, Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man gives a spine-tingling affirmation of the strength of the “Common Man” – much in evidence in our lives in these turbulent times. His beloved Appalachian Spring is a more comforting and joy-filled reminder of happy seasons that lie ahead of us. After intermission the Everett Phil’s principal oboist Laurie Swanson will be featured in American composer Wayne Barlow’s The Winter’s Passed. Barlow’s most enduring work is a neoclassical fantasy based on southern folk tunes inspired by a verse from the Songs of Solomon. We’ll end the afternoon and close out our season with Beethoven’s bright and cheery Symphony No. 6. In this pastoral symphony, we’ll join Beethoven on a walk in the countryside outside Vienna to a babbling brook and merry gathering, briefly interrupted by a thunderstorm before enjoying a shepherd’s song played in thanks for the warm sun of spring. Tickets on sale now for $10 – 25. Mask required for everyone in attendance. Please check our website for the most up-to-date COVID policies. For more info visit us at EverettPhil.org, email info@everettphil.org, subscribe to our FaceBook page or call (425) 585-8975.

Skagit Symphony presents: There and Back Again
2022-05-21
Having journeyed to Paris, Vienna, Budapest, and Istanbul this concert season, the Skagit Symphony has one more stop on our magical music tour. Featuring works by Vaughan Williams and Elgar, we’ll celebrate London of a century ago. Steinway Artist Sandra Wright Shen returns to set off sonic firework in Saint-Saens spectacular second piano concerto.
For more information, visit www.SkagitSymphony.com or call (360)848-9336
For tickets, visit www.McintyreHall.org or call (360)416-7727

Skagit Valley Chorale, Heralding Christmas 2022
2022-12-17 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Denver)
After our joyful return to McIntyre Hall for our 2022 spring concert, we are excited to have our first Christmas concert there with a live audience since 2019. We will visit some of our Christmas favorites and yours, too, and bring back the audience sing-alongs, including our long tradition of singing “Peace, Peace” to close our concert.
SATURDAY, DEC. 17 – 7:30 PM, SUNDAY, DEC. 18 – 2:00 PM
Tickets: $20-$30, McIntyre box office: (360) 416-7727, or
mcintyrehall@skagit.edu
Contact: Jill Hatcher, pjhatcher@comcast.net

Skagit Symphony presents: Shake it! A Family Concert and Children’s Music Fair
2023-01-29 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
MOVE IT! SHAKE IT! PLAY IT! Join Skagit Symphony for our toe-tapping, hip shaking, and always fun Family Concert. Learn about the instruments of the orchestra and what makes music so much fun. This year’s Family theme of music that moves us will feature pieces from across the Americas. Just try to stay in your seat – we dare you!

Tony Furtado Trio
2023-02-03 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Denver) | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
Tony Furtado Trio
McIntyre Hall Presents
Friday, February 3 at 7:30pm
Very few musicians of any stripe so personify a musical genre as completely as Tony Furtado embodies Americana roots music. Tony is an evocative and soulful singer, a wide-ranging songwriter and a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist adept on banjo, cello-banjo, slide guitar and baritone ukulele who mixes and matches sounds and styles with the flair of a master chef (he’s also an accomplished sculptor, but that’s another story). Concert will be in trio format.
“Tony Furtado, banjo player, is back…in a big way! He’s planted his flag in the midst of the fertile ground that is modern banjo. Texturally fresh, confidently audacious, rich and giving, … a masterpiece. ” ~ Tony Trischka
“The devil will eventually want a guitar lesson from Tony Furtado, but he’ll have to wait in line like the rest of us.” ~ Willy Porter
https://mcintyrehall.org/event/tony-furtado-trio/
McIntyre Hall Box Office
Tuesday-Thursday 10am-2pm
360-416-7727

Candlelit Dinner and Music
2023-02-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | The Blue Room, 202 E. Holly St., Ste. 301 & 401, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Join us for a beautiful evening of music featuring Raquel Norland, Michael Dayvid, and PS Webster, paired with catering from local restaurant Cosmos Bistro. Learn more about the artists below:
// Raquel Norland \nBandcamp: https://raquelnorland.bandcamp.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5P2B9mOV9U5WAHXTlQCRLX?si=ONC_8f6yTjOU4X55WUA60w
// Michael Dayvid \nWebsite: https://www.michaeldayvid.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Vzo5mIHkmyVeRVVph9qpO?si=GH-RXV6eSUe2MlbTex8Y7w
// PS Webster \nBandcamp: https://bruiser.bandcamp.com

Suuns, Lorelle Meets The Obsolete
2023-02-17 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Denver) | The Shakedown, 1212 N State St, Bellingham
Head to the Shakedown this February for a night of not one, but two experimental groups known for both their creativity and “restrained noise.” The night kicks off with post-punk tunes from the Montreal-based Suuns and closes with sounds from the album “De Facto” by Lorelle Meets The Obsolete, a Mexico based acid rock/electronica group.

Vox & Friends: Uncorked!A Musical Cabaret
2023-02-24 00:00 - 2023-02-25 00:00 (America/Denver) | The FireHouse Arts & Events Center, 1314 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, Bellingham
Vox Pacifica’s women’s choral ensemble, under the artistic director of Wendy Bloom, has produced three shows:

Feb. 24, 7 pm
Feb. 25, 3 pm
Feb. 25, 7 pm

Featuring songs by Sondheim, Loesser, Lehrer, Mozart, Porter, Rodgers & Hart, among others. Admission of $35 includes a beverage of your choice at the cozy Firehouse Arts & Events center. Tickets online via our website https://voxpacifica.org/event

Lunasa
2023-02-24 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Denver) | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
Lunasa
McIntyre Hall Presents
Friday, February 24 at 7:30pm
Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, patron of the arts, Lúnasa is indeed a gathering of some of the top musical talents in Ireland. Its members have helped form the backbone of some of the greatest Irish groups of the decade. Bassist Trevor Hutchinson was a key member of The Waterboys and The Sharon Shannon Band; Guitarist Ed Boyd (Flook, Michael McGoldrick Band); Fiddler Sean Smyth is an All-Ireland champion who has played with Donal Lunny’s Coolfin; Kevin Crawford, considered to be among the finest flutists in Ireland played with the acclaimed traditional group Moving Cloud; and, piper Cillian Vallely of the famous Vallely artistic clan has performed with Riverdance and recently recorded with Bruce Springsteen.
”The Hottest Irish Acoustic band on the Planet” ~ The Irish Voice

Michael Dayvid at Thirsty Badger
2023-02-24 20:30 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | The Thirsty Badger, 1501 E. Badger Rd., Lynden, WA, 98264, United States
The Thirsty Badger
1501 E. Badger Road
Lynden, WA 98264
Micahel Dayvid is getting loopy at the Thirsty Badger!
Come hear Whatcom’s own acoustic loopmaster lay down live layers of acoustic + vocal + percussion + synth for cover songs in any genre you like (he’ll even let you pick!).
OUTDOOR AGES 21+ FREE ADMISSION
www.michaeldayvid.com

Starry Night Chamber Players
2023-02-26 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
Starry Night Chamber Players
McIntyre Hall Presents
Sunday, February 26 at 2:00pm
Comprised of musicians from Skagit, Whatcom, and Island Counties the Starry Night Chamber Players is the third concert of the four concert Chamber Music Series. The program will feature “Letters of Love” from the great composers.
The intimate Chamber Music concert takes place in the Studio Space at McIntyre Hall. Patrons are encouraged to enjoy their refreshments during the concert. Patrons will have the opportunity to learn more about the music in an informal conversation with Sharyn Peterson, Music Director of the Peterson Conservatory of Music and Art, and Nida Tautvydas, Executive Director of McIntyre Hall.

Live Music with Simon Evens
2023-02-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Black Fern Coffee, 1211 Granary Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Join us for a lovely afternoon of live music with Australian singer-songwriter, Simon Llewelyn Evans! Called “a special phenomenon” by Rootstime magazine in Belgium, Simon is known to enchant his audience time and time again with his folk music and passion for song. This event isn’t ticketed and all ages are welcome to come and enjoy!
Black Fern Coffee
1211 Granary Ave.
Bellingham, WA
360.306.8470
www.blackferncoffee.com

Michael Dayvid at the Ranch Room
2023-02-28 21:00 - 23:00 (America/Denver) | Horshoe Cafe, 113 E. Holly St., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Horseshoe Cafe
113 E Holly Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-933-4301
www.michaeldayvid.com
Live music at Horseshoe Cafe’s Ranch Room! Every other Tuesday
Join the Ranch Hands as we welcome local acoustic loopmaster Michael Dayvid for a night of live music. Michael’s signature style wrangles live loops of guitar + vocals + percussion for cover songs in any genre, as well as original folk rock. He may even make up a song from scratch before your very ears!
This will be a humdinger of a show! Don’t miss out!
INDOOR AGES 21+ NO COVER

Michael Dayvid @ Greene's Corner
2023-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Greene’s Corner, 2208 James St., Bellingham, WA, 98825, United States
Blue eyes at Greene’s Corner!
Solo singer-songwriter Michael Dayvid is wood-firing live guitar + vocal + percussion + synth loops of original Adventure Folk music and cover songs in any genre you like. He may even make up a song before your very ears!
Scope Michael out on Facebook and Insta @michaeldayvid, and at www.michaeldayvid.com (especially the Song List page)!
Indoors
All ages
Dogs welcome
Free admission
2208 James Street
Bellingham, WA
360.306.8137
www.greenescorner.com
