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Apr
17
Wed
WCC Music Department Faculty Concert: Christian Casolary @ Whatcom Community College Heiner Theater
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Apr 17 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
WCC Music Department Faculty Concert: Christian Casolary @ Whatcom Community College Heiner Theater

WCC Music Department faculty Christian Casolary performs jazz standards and originals alongside special guests Kevin Woods, trumpet and Roger Yamashita, bass. Performance will be followed by a Q&A.
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Categories: Music Concerts Tags: Jazz
Apr
20
Sat
The Blue Room Presents | Cozmic Sauce, The Outtatowners @ The Blue Room
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Apr 20 all-day
The Blue Room Presents | Cozmic Sauce, The Outtatowners @ The Blue Room

Cozmic Sauce is a collaboration of seasoned musicians from around the globe, based in the Pacific NW, with a bright, modern, and unique sound.  It’s a powerful, horn-driven, irresistibly danceable blend of funk and soul inspired grooves with sparkling vocals and compelling arrangements.

In 2017, the band’s leader, bassist Steven Pearson, originally from London but now based near Bellingham, Washington, met drummer Jim Dunstone, also coincidentally a London native, and the Brit pair began assembling a group of accomplished musicians to perform music that nobody else around here is playing.

With up to five horns leading rousing instrumental numbers, mixed with tunes featuring the vocals of the phenomenally talented Carrie Bieber, the band throws down an exciting and diverse live show every time.   

 Drawing on modern funk and groove sounds from the likes of The New Mastersounds, Speedometer, The Bamboos, and Galactic, and weirdly influenced by 70s cop show theme music, the group has a growing following and a reputation for tight arrangements, quality musicianship, and high energy shows.

All the players in the group have broad stage experience, with various members having performed in bands with luminaries including soul queen Etta James, gigged with up and coming Seattle reggae artist Adrian Xavier, toured with reggae and rock steady giant Winston Jarrett, made multiple appearances at the internationally famous Burning Man event in Nevada, and have opened for the legendary BB King.  With performances at the wildly fun Strange BrewFest in Port Townsend, the prestigious Blaine Harbor Music Festival, and the Washington Brewers Festival at Seattle’s Marymoor Park, the state’s largest brewfest, Cozmic Sauce is gaining attention and gigs throughout the Northwest and beyond. 

The OuttaTowners are a five-piece band blending jazz/rock/pop. Tyler Rogers, an accomplished saxophone player and endorsed artist in the Seattle-area brought together the following musicians: Savanna Woods, is an accomplished and highly sought after singer making appearances on season 20 of The Voice and securing a spot on Kelly Clarkson’s team. Luca Cartner, is an in-demand drummer around the greater Seattle-area playing with likes of the Delvon Lamar Organ Trio and other local favorites. Matthew Crissey, is a bass player and recording engineer who has worked and played on numerous projects around the Seattle-Tacoma area and got his training from the University of Washington. Jacob Martin, is a talented keyboard/piano player and composer writing and playing his compositions for multiple groups around the Seattle-area.

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Apr
21
Sun
Folk Club at The Blue Room Featuring | Sweater Weather String Band & Andy Bunn @ The Blue Room
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Apr 21 @ 2:00 pm
Folk Club at The Blue Room Featuring | Sweater Weather String Band & Andy Bunn @ The Blue Room

Sweater Weather String Band

With members drawn together from all across the Salish Sea by a mutual love of traditional music and knitwear, Sweater Weather String Band blends old-time, honky-tonk, Celtic, and indie rock influences into a style that has been likened to “the frolicking of sheep before a thunderstorm.” Formed from a series of jams and impromptu gigs, the band quickly developed a wildly danceable sound that’s been heard at festivals, folk dances, and bars throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Andy Bunn

Andy Bunn is a songwriter living in Bellingham WA who writes character-focused songs. Some of the stories in the songs stick mostly to the facts and some are tall tales. The characters in the stories feel real to him and that’s enough.

Folk Club shows happen on the first and third Sundays of every month and are all ages! Suggested donation $10-$20 – NOTAFLOF

Doors 2pm | Music 3pm

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts Tags: #Folk #folkmusic acoustic livemusic
Apr
26
Fri
“Just In Time” with Sherrie Kahn & Scott Henderson @ FireHouse Arts and Events Center
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Apr 26 @ 7:30 pm
“Just In Time” with Sherrie Kahn & Scott Henderson @ FireHouse Arts and Events Center

Sherrie Kahn and Scott Henderson present “Just In Time,” a tuneful cabaret exploring songwriters who found inspiration in the concept of time, creating “pop hits” over the centuries. Sherrie is an accomplished and versatile singer, known for her operatic roles as well as her popular and cabaret performances. Sherrie and Scott have selected an intriguing repertoire, including classic songs like Yesterday, Night and Day, As Time Goes By, What Did I Have I Don’t Have Now? and a dozen other timely favorites. She even races with the clock in the Minute Waltz!

This show is a benefit for The FireHouse Arts and Events Center, a community treasure in Bellingham.

Suggested donation at the door is $20.00

Reservations strongly recommended at this link: https://sherriekahn.brownpapertickets.com

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts Tags: Benefit cabaret firehouse Music Scott Henderson Sherrie Kahn
Apr
27
Sat
The Blue Room Presents | “Farewell Atomic Affair” ft. Atomic Affair, Cuttlefish, Whalien @ The Blue Room
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Apr 27 all-day
The Blue Room Presents | "Farewell Atomic Affair" ft. Atomic Affair, Cuttlefish, Whalien @ The Blue Room

Atomic Affair

Atomic Affair, playing their final show on this night, is a heavy blues/rock band out of Bellingham, WA. Come see the last set EVER from Atomic Affair with the current lineup!

Whalien

Whalien was born in a rush, winning the 2018 Summer Meltdown Showdown after playing together for only a few months. Since that time Whalien has played relentlessly around the west coast. They’ve developed a reputation for high-energy live shows, and an original musical identity that invites listeners to dance, and live in the moment.

Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish is a 4 piece funk/ blues-rock outfit featuring Cameron Katz, Ollie Godfrey, Brett Strizich and Nathan Quasha.

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Boating Center Benefit Dance @ Elks Lodge
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Apr 27 @ 7:00 pm
Boating Center Benefit Dance @ Elks Lodge

The Corinthian Yacht Club of Bellingham invites you to its annual benefit dance for the Community Boating Center.

This year’s dance will be held on Saturday, April 27 at the Elks Lodge, 710 Samish Way in Bellingham. The doors open at 6:30 and the classic-rock band, The Walrus, will take the stage at 8 pm.

All proceeds, including from a paddle auction, will go to the boating center in its final push to finish its new Wheelhouse in Fairhaven and provide boating access and education to our Whatcom County community.

Get ready for a fun-filled night! Light refreshments will be provided by volunteers from the Corinthian Yacht Club, and beer, wine, alcoholic beverages and water will be available for purchase.

Dance tickets are $25 in advance at CYCbellingham.org/dance or $30 at the door.

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Aerosmith & AC/DC Tribute Concert @ The Underground Nightclub
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Apr 27 @ 7:30 pm
Aerosmith & AC/DC Tribute Concert @ The Underground Nightclub

Aerosmith & AC/DC Tribute Concert!

The Underground Nightclub
211 E Chestnut St, Bellingham, WA 98225

Seattle’s own Aerosmith Tribute, Sweet Emotion Debut at The Underground nightclub in Bellingham, WA.

With Special guests, “The Takers” Bon Scott era AC/DC Tribute.

Saturday April 27th, 2024 7:30 Doors Show Starts at 8:30 pm.

$15 advanced | $20 at the door | 21+
TICKETS: https://undergroundbellingham.club/#/events/99748

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Categories: Music Concerts Tags: AC/DC aerosmith Classic rock concert hard rock tribute
May
5
Sun
Folk Club at The Blue Room Featuring | Serafima & the Shakedowns with Mae Powell, The House Wrens @ The Blue Room
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May 5 @ 2:00 pm
Folk Club at The Blue Room Featuring | Serafima & the Shakedowns with Mae Powell, The House Wrens @ The Blue Room

Serafima & the Shakedowns with Mae Powell

With a keen eye for life and love, Serafima sings about the experience of a modern day woman in all its sparkle and grit. Through reflective hyperbole and honest observation her lyrics dance their way to the front of your heart, and live in the back of your head. But every pot needs a holder and The Shakedowns know how to distribute the heat. The band brings a unique “un-americana” sound, electrifying classic elements of The Golden Age of Radio, honky tonk, and Russian folk. With an unbridled love for artists like the Grateful Dead and Loretta Lynn, Serafima & the Shakedowns bring a little sass to the country western world.

Mae Powell is a Bay-area based singer, songwriter and rainbow entity on a mission to spread love and magic across all dimensions!

The House Wrens are fiddler extraordinaire Kera-Lynne Newman with multi instrumentalist Jan Peters, performing duets of mostly Irish tunes with Fiddle/Guitar, & Fiddle/Harmonica

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts Tags: #Folk #folkmusic acoustic livemusic
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: The Dream of America @ Mount Baker Theatre
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May 5 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: The Dream of America @ Mount Baker Theatre

Program
Arturo Márquez | Conga del Fuego
Tan Dun | Crouching Tiger Concerto
Peter Boyer | Ellis Island: The Dream of America

Join the orchestra and cellist Meeka Quan DiLorenzo for a powerful afternoon!

First, we’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo with Mexican composer Arturo Márquez’s Conga del Fuego. Composed in 2005, this quick 3-minute piece translates as “Conga of Fire” and is a pulsating, joyous burst of dance.

Next, cellist Meeka Quan DiLorenzo joins the orchestra for contemporary Chinese American composer Tan Dun’s Crouching Tiger Concerto from the iconic Ang Lee film, “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) (2000).

Lastly, we are honored to present contemporary composer Peter Boyer’s Ellis Island: The Dream of America. Premiered in 2002, the work has gone on to become one of the most performed American classical orchestral works composed in the last 20 years.

Tickets: $15 to $52

A pre-concert lecture about the program will take place at 2:15PM in the Walton Theatre. Doors open at 2PM and seating is limited, so please plan accordingly. These lectures are free for ticket-holders.

This concert qualifies for Classical Kids, Take-A-Teen, and Student Rush ticket discounts. Visit https://www.bellinghamsymphony.org/visit-us/ticket-discounts to learn more.

*All programs subject to change

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Categories: Music Concerts Tags: BellinghamSymphonyOrchestra classicalmusic crouchingtigerconcerto
May
18
Sat
Whatcom Chorale Presents: America Sings! @ St Paul's Episcopal Church
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May 18 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Whatcom Chorale Presents: America Sings! @ St Paul's Episcopal Church

As we move from spring’s rebirth to summer’s welcome warmth, Whatcom Chorale’s final concert of the season celebrates the wellspring of American diversity through beloved songs rooted in our rich musical history. Selections from Randall Thompson’s Frostiana, featuring insightful settings of timeless poetry by Robert Frost; diaspora-themed Irish folk tunes arranged by Alice Parker; homegrown American folk songs; and rousing African-American spirituals round out the program. This varied repertoire features Dongho Lee, Director of Music for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, as accompanist.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts Tags: #choral music #Whatcomchorale
Jun
9
Sun
Symphonic Dances @ Mount Baker Theatre
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Jun 9 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Symphonic Dances @ Mount Baker Theatre

Program*
Kinan Azmeh | Suite for Improvisor and Orchestra
Sergei Rachmaninoff | Symphonic Dances, Op. 45

We’re wrapping up another unforgettable season of live music with an exhilarating program, featuring contemporary composer Kinan Azmeh and Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances. Come celebrate our season finale and get a sneak peek at our programming for next fall!

Tickets: $15 to $52

A Pre-Concert Lecture about the program will take place at 2:15PM in the Walton Theatre. Doors open at 2PM and seating is limited, so please plan accordingly. These lectures are free for ticket-holders.

This concert qualifies for Classical Kids, Take-A-Teen, and Student Rush ticket discounts. Visit https://www.bellinghamsymphony.org/visit-us/ticket-discounts to learn more.

*All programs subject to change

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Categories: Music Concerts Tags: BellinghamSymphonyOrchestra classicalmusic Rachmaninoff
Jun
15
Sat
The Official Juneteenth Celebration @ Boulevard Park
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Jun 15 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Official Juneteenth Celebration @ Boulevard Park

Come join us to celebrate life and freedom this June 15th at Boulevard Park.

The Official Juneteenth celwbrationis a family friendly and inclusive event that aims to uplift, educate and create a space where everyone in the community can embrace one another.

This will be a fun filled day with games, performances, a live DJ, face paint, guest speakers, local vendors and more!

You don’t want to miss it!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Business Networking Events Family Events Music Concerts Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: #Juneteenth Black culture Local businesses speakers Young Performers
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