Bellingham Alive

JB Quartet at Milano's Italian Restaurant
2023-06-17 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | 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!

Second Chances
2023-10-21 19:30 - 21:30
Our season begins reaching for Stars, a gem of a tone poem by Mary Howe, followed by a celebration of Rachmaninoff’s 150th birthday with his towering second piano concerto at the enchanting hands of Sandra Shen. Our season opening concert concludes with Mussorgsky’s legendary Pictures at an Exhibition.
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

Kyle Findley-Meier presents A Light In the Dark
2023-11-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Conway Muse
https://bit.ly/kfmmuse
Kyle Findley-Meier was the lead singer/songwriter of the band The Sky Colony, one of Skagit’s lovely musical offerings. In this solo performance, he brings in folk music to warm the soul for the winter months.

Krampus Holiday Fest 2023 ft. Machine Animal, Vibacious
2023-12-03 19:00
Join us for the first annual Krampus Fest! The cursed-winter themed event will feature drink specials, live music, a photo booth and an appearance from Krampus himself. Dress up in your best festive costumes and celebrate the dark side of the holiday season!

WWU Jazz Night
2023-12-07 19:00
Featuring the WWU Jazz Department.

Heroes, Beatroots, Bellingham Rock Orchestra
2023-12-08 19:00
Doors Open 7:00 PM, Starts 8:00 PM
Tickets are $10
https://www.venuepilot.co/events/89413/orders/new

Heavy Bloom, Kazmyn, Bellflower
2023-12-09 19:00
Doors Open 7:00 PM, Starts 8:00 PM
Tickets are $10
https://blueroombham.com/tickets-events/#/events?event_id=88594

Skagit Symphony "Once Upon a Time" Holiday Concert
2023-12-09 19:30 - 21:30
Celebrate the holidays with Skagit Symphony again this December! Our exceptional brass section opens the festivities with fanfare, followed by glorious seasonal works with Guest Artist Marcel Helland and Debussy’s seldom heard Rhapsody for Saxophone and Orchestra. And finally, we’ll leave your hearts dancing to Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker!
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

The Blue Room Presents | Cozmic Sauce, a Powerful, Horn Loaded, Funk Experience
2023-12-15 19:00 - 23:59
Cozmic Sauce: https://cozmicsauce.com/
December 15th
7pm Doors | 8pm Show
202 E Holly St. #301 Bellingham WA 98225
www.blueroombham.com
info@blueroombham.com

Fearless: a concert for hope & togetherness
2023-12-16 19:30 - 21:00
Kulshan Chorus presents “Fearless: a concert for hope and togetherness.” Our upcoming performance of “Fearless” will feature songs of solidarity and hope, serving as a musical reminder that you are never alone. We hope you will join us for an inspiring concert, including a holiday singalong to celebrate the light of this joyful season. Tickets are $25 ($20 for students, seniors and military) and are available on our website www.kulshanchorus.org

SKAGIT VALLEY CHORALE - HERALDING CHRISTMAS 2023
2023-12-16 19:30 - 22:00
The Chorale celebrates a rollicking Christmas concert with a talented combo of returning guest musicians: Patrick Roulet, percussion, Elizabeth Brown, guitar, and Chorale Accompanist, Peter Garbes. We will also be joined by music teacher Dana Brown’s singers from Madison Elementary School Choir, whose sweet voices and exuberant joy in the season will brighten our stage and lighten your hearts.
mcintyrehall.org or (360) 416-7727
tickets: $18 – $30

Holiday Ukulele Concert
2023-12-17 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for a concert celebrating the songs of the season. Presented by the Community Ukulele Players (“CUP”).
121 Prospect Street
Admission by donation

SKAGIT VALLEY CHORALE - HERALDING CHRISTMAS 2023
2023-12-17 14:00 - 16:00
The Chorale celebrates a rollicking Christmas concert with a talented combo of returning guest musicians: Patrick Roulet, percussion, Elizabeth Brown, guitar, and Chorale accompanist Peter Garbes. We will also be joined by music teacher Dana Brown’s singers from Madison Elementary School Choir, whose sweet voices and exuberant joy in the season will brighten our stage and lighten your hearts.
mcintyrehall.org or (360) 416-7727
tickets: $18 – $30

The Blue Room Presents | New Years Eve Eve with Pure Halcyon, The Cosmic Neighborhood, Slowfall
2023-12-30 19:00 - 23:59
Celebrate the turn of the year with The Blue Room and some of Bellingham’s best bands! Drink specials will be available all night, with a special surprise at midnight.
Pure Halcyon: https://linktr.ee/purehalcyonband
The Cosmic Neighborhood: https://linktr.ee/thecosmicneighborhood
Slowfall: https://www.slowfallband.com/
Saturday December 30th
7pm Doors | 8pm Show
202 E Holly St. #301 Bellingham, WA 98225
www.blueroombham.com
info@blueroombham.com

Oleaje Flamenco & The Blue Room Present | Flamenco Feroz ft. singer, dancer and percussionist Jose Moreno of NYC
2024-01-06 19:00
Oleaje Flamenco creates electrifying, passionate and uplifting Flamenco productions that transmit the authentic heart of Flamenco. Oleaje Flamenco’s Amelia Moore (dance), Daniel Azcarate (vocals) and Jed Miley (guitar) are joined by powerhouse Jose Moreno of NYC. Jose is a singer, dancer, percussionist and guitarist who was born into a family of Flamenco artists and whose illustrious career includes working with the legendary Flamenco singer Carmen Linares, latin jazz pianist Chano Dominguez, and with the Metropolitan Opera’s 2014-2019 ‘Carmen’ in NYC among many more. Today, Jose is in high demand for his creativity, musicality, power and mastery of the moods and rhythms of Flamenco.
Doors open 7 PM, show starts at 8 PM.
Tickets are $25.
https://blueroombham.com/tickets-events/#/events?event_id=87604

Oleaje Flamenco Presents | Flamenco Feroz ft. Jose Moreno of NYC
2024-01-06 19:00 - 22:00
Oleaje Flamenco creates electrifying, passionate and uplifting Flamenco productions that transmit the authentic heart of Flamenco. Oleaje Flamenco’s Amelia Moore (dance), Daniel Azcarate (vocals) and Jed Miley (guitar) are joined by powerhouse Jose Moreno of NYC. Jose is a singer, dancer, percussionist and guitarist who was born into a family of Flamenco artists and whose illustrious career includes working with the legendary Flamenco singer Carmen Linares, latin jazz pianist Chano Dominguez, and with the Metropolitan Opera’s 2014-2019 ‘Carmen’ in NYC among many more. Today, Jose is in high demand for his creativity, musicality, power and mastery of the moods and rhythms of Flamenco.
Saturday January 6th
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
202 E Holly St. #301 Bellingham, WA 98225
www.blueroombham.com
info@blueroombham.com

The Blue Room Presents | No Mars, Alessandra Rose, Whiskey Class
2024-01-27 19:00 - 23:59
Location: The Blue Room
Date: Saturday January 27th
Start time: 7pm
End time: 11:59pm
Event website: www.blueroombham.com
Description:
No Mars: https://open.spotify.com/artist/54D7dtmHJI35DLdKHsO5vg?si=VOnlJRf_T1aTY-E5Naz90g
Alessandra Rose: https://alessandrarose.com
Whiskey Class: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Ttd6h1QmooJrgERWUTDeZ?si=KtV3KbeVQ4yA3KQZr92vUQ

Skagit Symphony presents: Peter and the Wolf; A Family Concert & Children’s Music Fair
2024-01-28 13:00 - 15:00
1/28/2024, Children’s Fair @ 1:00pm, Concert @ 2:00pm
It’s story time for the whole family! Our Assistant Conductor Sebastian Serrano-Ayala will once again lead you on a tour through the instruments of the orchestra, followed by a performance of Prokofiev’s most beloved of all concert works for children, Peter and the Wolf.
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

Peter and the Wolf: A Family Concert & Children’s Music Fair
2024-01-28 16:30 - 17:30
Announcing NEW 2md performance!
It’s story time for the whole family! Our Assistant Conductor Sebastian Serrano-Ayala will once again lead you on a tour through the instruments of the orchestra, followed by a performance of Prokofiev’s most beloved of all concert works for children, Peter and the Wolf.
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
Children’s Music Fair @ 1:00pm, 2nd performance @ 2:00pm

The Blue Room Presents | Atomic Affair, New Age Healers, Ceras
2024-02-02 19:00 - 23:59
Location: The Blue Room
Door Time: 7pm
Start Time: 8pm
Description:
The Blue Room is excited to welcome back Atomic Affair with Seattle Shoegaze group New Age Healers and Bellingham group Ceras!
New Age Healers: New Age Healers began in 2015 as a (mostly) solo project by radio producer, guitarist and singer, Owen Murphy with the hope of making great art, building incredible friendships and sharing uplifting experiences – and it worked. After two self produced and published albums (2016’s Ghosts and 2017’s Where The Tragic Happens), the band expanded to a guitar focused quartet for Debris (2019) with the lineup changing and solidifying during the COVID lockdown for Demolition Stories (2022) and their upcoming EP in 2024.
Now a hardened quintet of Owen Murphy, guitarist Jeramy Koepping (Voyager One, Grand Hallway), bass player Allen Murray (Modern Athletics, The Drop), drummer Adam LeVasseur (Feed) and keyboard player Farkhad Saidmuratov (Kotlovan), the band collaborates with Murphy’s prolific songwriting to create something greater than the sum of its parts.

Folk Club at The Blue Room featuring | Friends for the Ghost, Brady Mcatee with Jan Peters
2024-02-04 14:00 - 17:00
The second edition of Folk Club at The Blue Room is here! The Weslee Jones trio “Friends for the Ghost” will bringing their incredible sound and soulful vocals to life, joined by the naturally talented Bellingham icon Brady Mcatee with Jan Peters.
Folk Club shows happen on the first and third Sundays of every month and are all ages! Suggested donation $10 – NOTAFLOF
Doors 2pm | Music 3pm
Folk Club Happy Hour 2-3pm!

Martha Scanlan & Jon Neufeld
2024-02-10 19:30 - 21:15
Martha Scanlan and Jon Neufeld’s unique alchemy on stage started when they first played together at Portland’s Indie-roots festival Pickathon ten years ago. It was an immediate musical connection and friendship that has only deepened with time and miles spent touring venues and festivals nationwide. It is that unique alchemy, that sense of adventure and improvisation on stage and in the studio, that characterizes their work together and has earned them a loyal following worldwide.
They have shared the stage and collaborated with artists as diverse as Levon Helm, Jim James, Emmy Lou Harris and Peter Buck, and played festivals from Merlefest to Bonnaroo. When so much began to shift due to the pandemic and live shows ground to a halt, what began as a loose plan to work on a new record became a musical journey of its own – a necessary refuge. The result was a collaborative project in motion, an unfolding story. Their album, Last Stars First Light, debuted last year on Jealous Butcher Records.

Montreal Guitar Trio
2024-02-11 19:03
Consisting of guitarists Sébastien Deshaies, Glenn Lévesque, and Marc Morin, the Montréal Guitare Trio (MG3) surprises, amazes, exalts, and ignites audiences with their dynamic and breathtaking stage presence. This passionate trio has been sharing their work with fervor for over 25 years. In addition to their three guitars, these multi-instrumentalists also sing and play the violin, mandolin, bass, accordion and more.

Mark Hummel's Blues Harmonica Blowout
2024-02-12 19:03
Headliner Lee Oskar is the owner of the eponymous harmonica company and the original harmonica player for the band War. War started in 1968 with singer Eric Burdon and scored huge top ten hits like “Why Can’t We Be Friends,” “The Cisco Kid,” “The World Is A Ghetto,” “Slippin’ Into Darkness” and “Low Rider” – and Lee’s harmonica was a trademark of their sound.
Guitar and harp player Kenny Neal is from Louisiana blues royalty, being the son of Swamp Blues harp blower Raful Neal, who taught every offspring to play blues instruments. Kenny first played bass with Buddy Guy & Junior Wells. Kenny was a member of Downchild while living in Canada. Neal also starred on Broadway in Mulebone. Neal has been nominated for Grammies five times and has won multiple Blues Music Awards.
Jason Ricci is the two-time winner of the Blues Music Awards for best harmonica and is a world wide influence to other harp blowers — his virtuoso chops are mind-bending thanks to a technique called “over blowing.”
Chris Cain is an Alligator Recording artist and multi-instrumentalist on guitar, keys, sax and vocals. Cain is a seven-time BMA nominee. Chris’s guitar fans include Robben Ford, Joe Bonamassa, and the late B.B. King and Albert King.
Mark Hummel is a Grammy-nominated two-time BMA award winning Harmonica master, singer, and bandleader — and the organizer of Harmonica Blowouts – who has been playing since 1970 and has been touring the world since 1985. Hummel started the Blowouts in 1990, which have featured Huey Lewis, Charlie Musselwhite, John Mayall, James Cotton, Magic Dick, Lazy Lester, Carey Bell, Kim Wilson, Snooky Pryor, Billy Boy Arnold, Jerry Portnoy, and everyone else!!
Opening the show is Andrew Alli, a fabulous Richmond, Virginia harp phenom. Bob Welsh (The Fabulous Thunderbirds), Randy Bermudes, and June Core (Charlie Musselwhite rhythm section) also are on the tour.

Heart by Heart
2024-02-14 19:03
The Lincoln Theatre invites everyone to join us for a special Valentine’s Day Concert with Heart By Heart (featuring Steve Fossen & Michael Derosier of Heart), a powerful, dynamic show that includes all the favorite Heart hits as well as deep album cuts that fans will love.
