Bellingham Alive

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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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

The Reverend Shawn Amos
2023-03-03 19:30 - 21:30 | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
The Reverend Shawn Amos
McIntyre Hall Presents
Friday, March 3 at 7:30pm
Blues and roots singer, The Reverend Shawn Amos, is an exhilarating entertainer whose performances are filled with the foot-stomping, call-and-response energy of 1960s’ Chicago blues shows. The son of music agent turned entrepreneur, Wally “Famous” Amos and R&B nightclub singer, Shirlee May, Amos was raised in 1970s Los Angeles watching musical legends like Marvin Gaye and Quincy Jones at work. Amos began releasing a series of semi-autobiographical albums in the 1990s. Exploring, chronicling, and preserving black American music led him to the American blues songbook and a commitment to keeping this great American art form alive. Just as he has on stages throughout the world, The Rev leaves a lot on the floor: the breath into the bullet microphone, the laughter, the fret buzz, the defiant foot stomp – everything reverberating in a spirit-filled space, offering soul sustenance as only a well-crafted song can.
Joining The Rev on stage are Christopher Thomas (bass) and Doctor Roberts (guitar).

Free Harmony & Chuck Dingee at Fireside Martini and Wine Bar
2023-03-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Fireside Martini & Wine Bar, 416 W. Bakerview, Bellingham
Friday, March 17th at 7PM
Fireside Martini & Wine Bar
416 Bakerview Road
Bellingham, Wa 98226
Chill out to some fine music from Sharon Mayson & Chuck Dingee while sipping on the best martinis in all of Whatcom County!

The Jeremiahs
2023-03-17 19:30 - 21:30 | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
The Jeremiahs
McIntyre Hall Presents
Friday, March 17 at 7:30pm
The Jeremiahs formed in 2013 to become a welcome gopher in the garden of Celtic music. The Jeremiahs is an Irish folk band that came together with the goal of writing, composing and performing folk songs and music. With a wonderful mixture of newly composed songs and tunes in the folk genre and a well selected catalogue of older folk songs, they are sure to rouse all the emotions. So get out and don’t miss them!
They shape their sound with Dubliner Joe Gibney’s beautiful vocals and some whistle (not at the same time); Julien Bruneteau from Brittany who plays whistle and flute; Dublin based James Ryan who holds down the rhythm section on guitar and bouzouki and a few choice effects pedals; and finally Niamh Varian Barry, whose fiddle playing and singing will be familiar to many as she was lead singer with Solas for years.
“One of the freshest bands in Irish traditional music” ~ Séan Laffey Irish Music Magazine

Skagit Symphony presents: It Takes Two to Tango
2023-03-25 19:30 - 21:00 | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
Get swept off your feet by waltzes, hoe-downs, and tangos! With Argentinian tango master Astor Piazzolla and a cowboy ballet by Aaron Copland, this concert is sure to have something to delight everyone. Joining us for a US premier will be harpist Rosanna Moor and cellist Nicholas Finch for Canadian prize-winning composer Kelly-Marie Murphy’s “En el escuro es todo uno” (“in the darkness, all is one”).
Saturday, March 25, 7:30pm, McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon
For more information, visit www.skagitsymphony.com or call 360-848-9336
For tickets, visit www.mcintyrehall.org or call 360-416-7727 Tuesday thru Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm

Sona Jobarteh
2023-03-31 19:30 - 21:30 | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
Sona Jobarteh
McIntyre Hall Presents
Friday, March 31 at 7:30pm
Gambian vocalist, kora master, and multi-instrumentalist Sona Jobarteh is a pioneering musical icon whose artistry is poised between the preservation of her rich cultural heritage and an accessible modern style. Born into a griot family, she is the first female artist within the more than 700-year old tradition to become a professional virtuoso on the kora.
The spirit of Sona Jobarteh’s musical work stands on the mighty shoulders of The West African Griot Tradition; she is a living archive of the Gambian people. The Gambian-British musician is the first professional woman kora player from one of the five principal kora-playing griot families from West Africa. The kora, a harp-like instrument, has been passed down for centuries among West African musical storytelling families, called griots. For much of that time, West African custom only allowed men to be paid for playing the kora. Sona Jobarteh changed that tradition. She began playing the Kora at age 3 and has performed all over the world. The extent of her recognition today is evidenced by more than 22 million+ viewers on YouTube and considerable numbers on other digital platforms.
Join us for a pre-concert talk 45 minutes prior to the concert.

Northwinds Quintet
2023-04-02 14:00 - 16:00 | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
Northwinds Quintet
McIntyre Hall Presents
Sunday, April 2 at 2:00pm
Comprised of musicians from Skagit Symphony, the Northwinds Quintet is the last concert of the four concert Chamber Music Series. The program of varied works for woodwind quintet features music from the classical Chamber repertoire. Special guests Michael Wheatley and Barb Hunter will perform a selection for violin and cello. The members of Northwinds Quintet are as diverse as the instruments that they play. You will find an avid birder and mycologist, an accountant who claims to be retired, a former lawyer turned tennis club owner, and two music teachers who find their joy in singing and playing music with youngsters. In addition, Beverly Dooley, flute; Ken Bronstein, oboe; Barry Ulman, clarinet; Jackson Stewart-DeBelly, bassoon; and Doug Robertson, horn are also well-trained musicians who perform with various local ensembles including the Skagit Symphony, Bellingham Symphony Orchestra, What the Chelm, Clearbrook Dixie Band, Jimmy Lindquist Big Band, and Millie & the Mentshn.
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 Michael Wheatly, Music Director of Skagit Symphony, and Nida Tautvydas, Executive Director of McIntyre Hall.

4/16 Melliferapnoe Studios Soundbath Group Session
2023-04-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Ashtanga Yoga Bellingham, 1412 Cornwall Ave., Ste. 3, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Come and enjoy a wonderful meditative sound bath experience where you will lie down and listen to resonant sounds of singing bowls, tuning forks and chimes. Please note: Sound bath Healing sessions are held fully clothed, on the floor on yoga mats, with shoes off. Yoga mats, cushion and throw blankets will be provided. However, please bring anything else extra that would help make you be more comfortable as you lay down for the sound therapy session (e.g. Extra blankets or pillows). And please be sure to dress comfortably.
Ticket costs: $25
Date: 4/16/2023
Time: 2-3:30pm PST
Max persons: 10
Location:
Ashtanga Yoga Bellingham 1412 Cornwall Avenue, Suite 3, Bellingham, WA, 98225
Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/606727316737
Contact Info:
Email: Melliferapnoe@gmail.com
Website: https://www.melliferapnoe.com/

The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc
2023-04-28 19:30 - 21:30 | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
Nordic Fiddlers Bloc
McIntyre Hall Presents
Friday, April 28 7:30pm
The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc is a fiddle trio that masterfully blends the traditions of Norway, Sweden and the Shetland Islands. Olav Luksengård Mjelva (Norway), Anders Hall (Sweden) and Kevin Henderson (Shetland Islands), have swiftly gained a reputation for their gripping and unique blend of fiddle music since the inception of the Bloc in early 2009. They maintain a firm focus on the traditions of their home while developing a sound that has been described as “meaningful”, ”intense” and “invigorating”. Their clever use of harmony, rhythm, riffs & bass lines creates a sound that leaves the listener enthralled but at the same time dumbfounded that the sound only comes from three fiddles.
“Seldom before can three fiddlers have sounded so well matched as the Nordic Fiddlers Bloc. And seldom before can three fiddles have sounded so much like four and at times five instruments without using electronic trickery.” ~ The Herald
Join us for a pre-concert talk 45 minutes prior to the concert.

4/30 Mellifera Pnoe Studios Sound Bath Group Session
2023-04-30 14:00 - 15:30 | Ashtanga Yoga Bellingham, 1412 Cornwall Ave., Ste. 3, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Come and enjoy a wonderful meditative sound bath experience where you will lie down and listen to resonant sounds of singing bowls, tuning forks and chimes. Please note: Sound bath Healing sessions are held fully clothed, on the floor on yoga mats, with shoes off. Yoga mats, cushion and throw blankets will be provided. However, please bring anything else extra that would help make you be more comfortable as you lay down for the sound therapy session (e.g. Extra blankets or pillows). And please be sure to dress comfortably.
Ticket costs: $25
Date: 4/30/2023
Time: 2-3:30pm PST
Max persons: 10
Location:
Ashtanga Yoga Bellingham, 1412 Cornwall Avenue, Suite 3, Bellingham, WA, 98225
Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/606727316737
Contact Info:
Email: Melliferapnoe@gmail.com
Website: https://www.melliferapnoe.com/

SKAGIT VALLEY CHORALE - CELEBRATING IN SONG 2023
2023-05-06 19:30 - 21:00 | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
In a program celebrating the diverse roots and branches of choral music, the Skagit Valley Chorale will share rhythmic fun, beautiful harmonies and meaningful texts from around the globe. We look forward to featuring our guest accompanists, a quartet of string players, as we joyfully sing together for our appreciative audiences.
Tickets: $20-$30. mcintyrehall@skagit.edu – or (360) 416-7727

SKAGIT VALLEY CHORALE - CELEBRATING IN SONG 2023
2023-05-07 14:00 - 16:00 | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
In a program celebrating the diverse roots of choral music, the Skagit Valley Chorale will share rhythmic fun, beautiful harmonies, and meaningful texts from around the globe. We look forward to featuring our guest accompanists, a quartet of string players, as we joyfully sing together for our appreciative audiences.
Tickets: $20-30, mcintyrehall@skagit.edu, or (360) 416-7727

LIVE MUSIC: Puget Soundz
2023-05-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Triplehorn Brewery, Woodinville, WA
Special performance by Puget Soundz at Triplehorn Brewery (19510 144th Avenue NE Ste E6, Woodinville, WA 98072)
May 13th, 2023 6PM-9PM

Skagit Symphony Presents: Eyes on the Horizon
2023-05-13 19:30 - 21:00 | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
Our 43rd classical concert season continues with a concert program originally intended to close out our first season with Maestro Wheatley. As we peer into the future, we see Mysterious Mountains, towering Blue Cathedrals, and a symphonic Rhapsody in Blue with guest artist Cristina Valdes.

Choir of the Salish Sea Presents Galbraith Mountain
2023-05-19 19:30 - 2023-05-20 15:00 | Fairhaven Village Green, 10th St and Mill Ave, Bellingham
Bellingham’s premiere tenor/bass choir presents a musical montage to a mountain bike and trail running mecca. The driving rhythms and lofty harmonies of their singing reflect the energy and camaraderie of the mountain that brings the world to Bellingham.
Songs include: Bicycle Race (Queen), White Winter Hymnal (Pentatonix), Here Comes the Sun (Beatles), Seven Bridges Road (The Eagles) and songs from BRAVEHEART, CHARIOTS OF FIRE, LION KING, TARZAN and THE HOBBIT
Prizes from local bike and running shops and clubs to be raffled off at each concert. Ticket holders are automatically entered into the raffle. Must be present to win..
Two Performances:
7:30pm, Friday, May 19, Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship
1207 Ellsworth Street, Bellingham
3pm, Saturday, May 20 Fairhaven Village Green
In case of rain, moving to 4pm at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship
Tickets: $20 General/$10 Students from Brown Paper Tickets
For more information visit choirofthesalishsea.com
https://www.choirofthesalishsea.com/events/

Kulshan Chorus presents Considering Matthew Shepard
2023-05-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N Commercial St, Bellingham
“Considering Matthew Shepard” is a Grammy-nominated three-part oratorio composed by Craig Hella Johnson. The work is a powerful and compassionate musical response to the murder of Matthew Shepard. On October 6, 1998, University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard was kidnapped, tied to a fence, beaten, and left to die, in what became one of America’s most notorious anti-gay hate crimes. Shepard’s murder ultimately led to the creation of the Matthew Shepard Foundation and provided a catalyst for legislation that expanded the definition of a hate crime to include sexual orientation.
This three-part fusion oratorio incorporates a variety of musical styles and a wide range of soulful texts by poets including Hildegard of Bingen and Rumi. Also included are passages from Matthew’s personal journal and writings from his parents Judy and Dennis Shepard. While parts might be triggering for some, this oratorio is ultimately an uplifting celebration of the power of light over darkness and love over fear.

Jami Templeton and Andy Langham
2023-05-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Jansen Art Center, 321 Front Street, Lynden, WA, 98264
Jami Templeton and Andy Langham will perform songs from Jami’s critically acclaimed debut jazz album “The Shape of My Heart”, which was produced and arranged by Andy. They will also offer some swinging selections from the Great American Songbook for a delightful and heartwarming evening of jazz.

Vox Pacifica: Ageless Wisdom
2023-05-25 19:00 - 2023-05-26 19:00 | First Congregational Church, Bellingham, WA
Join us May 25 & 26 at 7 pm to celebrate poetry spanning historical time periods about justice, compassion, sorrow and love set to beautiful musical compositions. Acoustical enjoyment in the beautiful First Congregational Church space is where we bring our community together to share a unique experience. Our tickets are available at voxpacifica.org, adults $20, youth 16 yrs and under, $10.

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: Transported
2023-06-04 15:00 | Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N Commercial St, Bellingham
June 4th, 2023
3:00PM
‍Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola, and Orchestra
Grażyna Bacewicz | Overture for Orchestra
‍Ottorino Respighi | Pines of Rome
Join the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra as we close our 47th Season with Transported at the Mount Baker Theatre on Sunday, June 4th.
The concert will feature guest artists Dawn Posey (violin) and Amber Archibald-Sešek (viola) for a program that will transport audiences across the globe. Plus, audiences will get to hear MBT’s 1927 Wurlitzer 215 pipe organ!

JB Quartet at Milano's Italian Restaurant
2023-06-17 17:00 - 20:30 | Milano’s Italian Restaurant
Join JB Quartet (Tony Foster on piano, Jacob Zimmerman on the saxophone, Renee Worst on bass, and Jeff Bush on drums) at 5PM – 8:30PM at Milano’s Italian Restaurant in historic Fairhaven.
Milano’s Italian Restaurant
1210 11th Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-599-2863
www.milanosrestaurantbar.com

The Problem - Jazz Sextet
2023-06-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Jansen Art Center, 321 Front Street, Lynden, WA, 98264
The Problem is Bellingham’s latest addition to its flourishing jazz and live music scene. Composed of some of Bellingham’s youngest professional jazz musicians ranging from 19-25 years of age, The Problem has no issue playing their own take on hundreds of jazz tunes and originals! Additionally, The Problem features the refreshing twist of 70s soul and 80s-90s pop hits!

Skagit Pops! Cloak & Dagger
2023-06-18 15:00 - 17:00
Skagit Symphony has a license to thrill on Father’s Day for our second annual Pops! Concert. You’ll be shaken and stirred by music from Mission Impossible, The Pink Panther, Sherlock Holmes, Pixar’s The Incredibles, and of course, fifty years of 007 – “Bond…James Bond.”
For ticket information, visit www.mcintyrehall.org or call the box office Tuesday-Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm (360)416-7727
For concert information, visit www.skagitsymphony.com or call (360)848-9336

Interfaith Coalition Summer Shindig
2023-07-30 13:00 - 15:00
Grab your friends and come hang out with us at the Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden on July 30, 1-3PM. Live music, a 24-hour online auction, cornhole, and more is in store at our Summer Shindig fundraiser for families! Stay the entire time or just pop in to catch a song or two by one of Bellingham’s favorite bands, The Naughty Blokes!
Our 24-hour online auction will begin July 29 and entire during our Summer Shindig!*
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance or at the door. Purchase your ticket here: https://bit.ly/InterfaithCoalitionSummerShindig2023
*You can still bid in the online auction if you can’t make it to the event!

Aterciopelados Live in Vancouver
2023-10-13 20:00
Aterciopelados, a trailblazing force in Latin American rock and folk music since the mid-90s, is back in eight years. They’re bringing a compilation of their most iconic songs, celebrating over two decades of musical excellence. This project features collaborations with luminaries such as Macaco, León Larregui (lead singer of the Mexican group Zoé), Goyo (Chocquibtown), and Catalina García (Monsieur Periné).
Join us on October 13th for an electrifying night with Colombian icons, Aterciopelados, in Vancouver, celebrating Latin American Heritage Month!
📅 WHEN: October 13th
⌚ TIME: 8 PM
📍 WHERE: The Centre for Performing Arts
777 Homer Street, Vancouver BC, V6B 2W1
🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: Ticket Link

Pearl Django & Nuages Matinee (1pm) and Evening (6pm) Shows
2023-10-21 13:00 - 21:00
We are excited to host Pearl Django with Nuages at The Blue Room in Bellingham for two shows on the same date! The matinee show will open at 1pm and begin at 2pm, and the evening show will open at 6pm and begin at 7pm. Tickets and more can be found at www.blueroombham.com , and any questions can be emailed to info@blueroombham.com, we’ll see you there!
