Topic: Live Music
Randy Hansen Rocks the SJC Fair
Written on August 16, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Randy Hansen’s tribute to Jimi Hendrix was a great way to end Day One of the 2018 SJC Fair. Here are some photo highlights of the event:
Fountainsun with John Bellows and Glenn Hendrick
Written on August 14, 2018 at 8:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Glenn Hendrick shares this musical invitation with you… August is the height of the music season on San Juan Island, with so much to get your feet moving at excellent spots in town like Mr. Believable’s and the San Juan Summer Arts Festival. But for a moment of quiet contemplation and a breath of forest Continue Reading
Alchemy Art Center
Written on July 27, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Larry Soll shares this invitation with you… Dear Friends, There is going to be a very special evening of music and celebration for an even more “special” cause. Many of you know Maria Michaelson, an island native who as a teenager traveled by herself to central Africa to learn how village women made incredible sculptures. Continue Reading
Superpod 6: Music and Fun at Lime Kiln Park
Written on July 10, 2018 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From Erin Corra of FOLKS, Friends of Lime Kiln Society… Join together with supporters of Lime Kiln Point State Park on Thursday, July 19 for a musical evening at our beautiful whale watch park. Bring a picnic and enjoy a sunset tour of the historic lighthouse with friends old and new. Who knows, maybe our Continue Reading
6 Guitars Comes to San Juan Community Theatre
Written on June 26, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
One performer. Six guitar styles. Saturday, June 30th at 7:30 pm, Virtuoso guitar player Chase Padgett performs six different guitar-playing characters, each sharing their own style of music. Each genre (blues, jazz, rock, classical folk and country) is showcased with breathtaking musicianship… and there are plenty of laughs too! Ranging from a 19-year-old rock prodigy Continue Reading
Music on the Lawn
Written on June 19, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is very excited to announce the 2018 Music on the Lawn Summer Concert Series. This long-standing concert series is on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:15, located at the San Juan Historical Museum, which is at 405 Price Street. It is a perfect time to grab a blanket or bring a chair and have a Continue Reading
Blackthorn at San Juan Community Theatre
Written on June 19, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
From lively jigs and reels, to songs with rousing choruses and heart-wrenching airs and ballads, the Canadian Celtic band Blackthorn brings their music to life with luscious harmonies and complex instrumentations. Their repertoire is rooted in the musical traditions of Scotland and Ireland as well as the folk music of English and French Canada. Blackthorn features Continue Reading
West My Friend
Written on June 6, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre is bringing grassroots folk to the stage, this Friday. Described as everything from indie-roots to chamber-folk, West My Friend has an acoustic blend of instruments and three-part harmonies that challenges the conventions of popular music. The band features pure and thrillingly elastic vocals with catchy arrangements of guitar, mandolin, and accordion Continue Reading
40 Years!
Written on June 5, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tom Starr shares this announcement about the One More Time band… The One More Time band celebrates 40 years Friday Harbor’s ONE MORE TIME big band is celebrating its 40th year. The band was started in 1978 by then music teacher Paul Dossett and some musicians in the community, along with some of Paul’s former Continue Reading
Barbershop Bonanza
Written on May 21, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Barbershop Bonanza is excited to sing for you Sunday, June 3rd at 2:00 pm. For 22 years now, Barbershop Bonanza has honored a uniquely American music with contemporary and old-time favorites full of four-part harmonies and adding a Cappella choral selections, as well. Directed by Angel Michaels, the Bonanza is hosted by San Juan’s mixed Continue Reading
Luke Wallace Concert
Written on April 23, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Get Inspired, Entertained and Empowered at an Upcoming Luke Wallace Concert Canadian Folk Musician and coastal water protector Luke Wallace is partnering with Friends of the San Juans for benefit concerts to celebrate and protect the Salish Sea. The concerts will raise funds for Friends’ Marine Protection Program, which safeguards our region from the risk Continue Reading
Grange Regional Talent Contest
Written on April 21, 2018 at 9:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Frank Penwell shares this announcement from the FH Grange… Aida Must is going to represent our community through Friday Harbor Grange #225 at the Washington State Grange’s Northwest Regional Talent Contest being held at McMillan Grange in Puyallup, WA. Aida will sing and play the ukulele. Aida is a Junior at Friday Harbor High School.
Island Sinfonia
Written on April 19, 2018 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Celebrating the 33rd season of making musical memories for all ages, Island Sinfonia will perform on San Juan Island on Sunday, April 29, at 3:00 at St. David’s Episcopal Church. The orchestra performs a wide variety of music, ranging from classical favorites to tunes from musicals and operas. Violin, viola, cello, wind, and brass instruments Continue Reading
Dudley Dance
Written on April 13, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join the SJI Grange for a “Dudley Dance” at the Grange Hall in Friday Harbor on Monday April 23rd. Dudley Laufman is a legendary contra dance caller and musician who has spent a lifetime calling and playing dances throughout rural New England. His influence and popularity created the wave of interest in old-time dancing and Continue Reading
A First for Melodious Notes …
Written on April 9, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island’s annual showcase of island and Northwest chamber musicians adds a “custom-made” composition to its repertoire in 2018. Melodious Notes Over the Harbor will be presented at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. Highlighting the concert is the premiere of San Juan Island composer Alex Shapiro’s “Water Voyages,” Continue Reading
Get that Groove on at San Juan Singers Spring Concert
Written on April 2, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island’s community chorus wants islanders to leave those “Rainy Days and Mondays” behind and “Let the Sunshine In” by “Feelin’ Groovy” at their spring concert at San Juan Community Theatre on Friday and Saturday, April 6-7 at 7:30 p.m. The San Juan Singers team up with the celebrated San Juan Island rock group, Continue Reading
String Wizards of Canada Play This Friday
Written on February 8, 2018 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The string wizards of Canada land in the San Juan Community Theatre Whittier Theatre THIS Friday, February 9 at 7:30 pm. The band described by the CBC as the “hottest” guitar ensemble in Canada rocks their concerts with virtuosity, rigor, creativity, and an impressive stage presence. And for the Montreal Guitar Trio, humor and interacting with the public Continue Reading
Singing Valentines
Written on February 1, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Valentines are not just for sweethearts; they are a caring gesture for anyone you cherish. And to help you express your affections, our entire chorus will arrive at your home, business or at your dinner date in our snappy costumes, with a fresh rose and a couple of special songs to serenade one, two or Continue Reading
John Welsh Band
Written on December 13, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Canada Band Energizes SJCT December 15 An upbeat Canadian band brightens the holidays with a high-energy concert at San Juan Community Theatre on Friday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. Blending Latin, West African, reggae, and folk and surf rock rhythms, the John Welsh Band features crowd participation, energizing rhythms, and sing-along choruses. A world traveler Continue Reading
Happy Holidays from Island Carolers
Written on December 8, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Carolers, a small group of your friends and neighbors, has been coming together for 30+ years to bring holiday cheer to your festive gatherings. This year we will be available December 15-17 for your afternoon or evening parties. Our “playlist” is approximately 20 minutes long, with many tunes you will recognize along with some Continue Reading
The Seven Joys of Christmas
Written on December 6, 2017 at 11:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Singers celebrate Christmas and the winter season in songs and carols. The anchor piece is “The Seven Joys of Christmas,” by Kirke Mechem, accompanied by a small chamber ensemble. The Joy of Love, the Joy of Bells, the Joy of Mary, the Joy of Children, the Joy of the New Year, the Continue Reading
3rd Saturday Contradance
Written on November 14, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This month our Saturday dance features nationally known fiddler Vivian Williams playing with Phil Katz on melodeons and Joe Micheals on guitar, as the band Simple Pleasures. This will be a special opportunity to enjoy Vivian’s playing, she’s a big star in the old time fiddling world. Our caller this month is Michael Karcher, Continue Reading
Randy Hansen Rocks the SJC Fair
Written on August 16, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Randy Hansen’s tribute to Jimi Hendrix was a great way to end Day One of the 2018 SJC Fair. Here are some photo highlights of the event:
Fountainsun with John Bellows and Glenn Hendrick
Written on August 14, 2018 at 8:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Glenn Hendrick shares this musical invitation with you… August is the height of the music season on San Juan Island, with so much to get your feet moving at excellent spots in town like Mr. Believable’s and the San Juan Summer Arts Festival. But for a moment of quiet contemplation and a breath of forest Continue Reading
Alchemy Art Center
Written on July 27, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Larry Soll shares this invitation with you… Dear Friends, There is going to be a very special evening of music and celebration for an even more “special” cause. Many of you know Maria Michaelson, an island native who as a teenager traveled by herself to central Africa to learn how village women made incredible sculptures. Continue Reading
Superpod 6: Music and Fun at Lime Kiln Park
Written on July 10, 2018 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From Erin Corra of FOLKS, Friends of Lime Kiln Society… Join together with supporters of Lime Kiln Point State Park on Thursday, July 19 for a musical evening at our beautiful whale watch park. Bring a picnic and enjoy a sunset tour of the historic lighthouse with friends old and new. Who knows, maybe our Continue Reading
6 Guitars Comes to San Juan Community Theatre
Written on June 26, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
One performer. Six guitar styles. Saturday, June 30th at 7:30 pm, Virtuoso guitar player Chase Padgett performs six different guitar-playing characters, each sharing their own style of music. Each genre (blues, jazz, rock, classical folk and country) is showcased with breathtaking musicianship… and there are plenty of laughs too! Ranging from a 19-year-old rock prodigy Continue Reading
Music on the Lawn
Written on June 19, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is very excited to announce the 2018 Music on the Lawn Summer Concert Series. This long-standing concert series is on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:15, located at the San Juan Historical Museum, which is at 405 Price Street. It is a perfect time to grab a blanket or bring a chair and have a Continue Reading
Blackthorn at San Juan Community Theatre
Written on June 19, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
From lively jigs and reels, to songs with rousing choruses and heart-wrenching airs and ballads, the Canadian Celtic band Blackthorn brings their music to life with luscious harmonies and complex instrumentations. Their repertoire is rooted in the musical traditions of Scotland and Ireland as well as the folk music of English and French Canada. Blackthorn features Continue Reading
West My Friend
Written on June 6, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre is bringing grassroots folk to the stage, this Friday. Described as everything from indie-roots to chamber-folk, West My Friend has an acoustic blend of instruments and three-part harmonies that challenges the conventions of popular music. The band features pure and thrillingly elastic vocals with catchy arrangements of guitar, mandolin, and accordion Continue Reading
40 Years!
Written on June 5, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tom Starr shares this announcement about the One More Time band… The One More Time band celebrates 40 years Friday Harbor’s ONE MORE TIME big band is celebrating its 40th year. The band was started in 1978 by then music teacher Paul Dossett and some musicians in the community, along with some of Paul’s former Continue Reading
Barbershop Bonanza
Written on May 21, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Barbershop Bonanza is excited to sing for you Sunday, June 3rd at 2:00 pm. For 22 years now, Barbershop Bonanza has honored a uniquely American music with contemporary and old-time favorites full of four-part harmonies and adding a Cappella choral selections, as well. Directed by Angel Michaels, the Bonanza is hosted by San Juan’s mixed Continue Reading
Luke Wallace Concert
Written on April 23, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Get Inspired, Entertained and Empowered at an Upcoming Luke Wallace Concert Canadian Folk Musician and coastal water protector Luke Wallace is partnering with Friends of the San Juans for benefit concerts to celebrate and protect the Salish Sea. The concerts will raise funds for Friends’ Marine Protection Program, which safeguards our region from the risk Continue Reading
Grange Regional Talent Contest
Written on April 21, 2018 at 9:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Frank Penwell shares this announcement from the FH Grange… Aida Must is going to represent our community through Friday Harbor Grange #225 at the Washington State Grange’s Northwest Regional Talent Contest being held at McMillan Grange in Puyallup, WA. Aida will sing and play the ukulele. Aida is a Junior at Friday Harbor High School.
Island Sinfonia
Written on April 19, 2018 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Celebrating the 33rd season of making musical memories for all ages, Island Sinfonia will perform on San Juan Island on Sunday, April 29, at 3:00 at St. David’s Episcopal Church. The orchestra performs a wide variety of music, ranging from classical favorites to tunes from musicals and operas. Violin, viola, cello, wind, and brass instruments Continue Reading
Dudley Dance
Written on April 13, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join the SJI Grange for a “Dudley Dance” at the Grange Hall in Friday Harbor on Monday April 23rd. Dudley Laufman is a legendary contra dance caller and musician who has spent a lifetime calling and playing dances throughout rural New England. His influence and popularity created the wave of interest in old-time dancing and Continue Reading
A First for Melodious Notes …
Written on April 9, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island’s annual showcase of island and Northwest chamber musicians adds a “custom-made” composition to its repertoire in 2018. Melodious Notes Over the Harbor will be presented at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. Highlighting the concert is the premiere of San Juan Island composer Alex Shapiro’s “Water Voyages,” Continue Reading
Get that Groove on at San Juan Singers Spring Concert
Written on April 2, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island’s community chorus wants islanders to leave those “Rainy Days and Mondays” behind and “Let the Sunshine In” by “Feelin’ Groovy” at their spring concert at San Juan Community Theatre on Friday and Saturday, April 6-7 at 7:30 p.m. The San Juan Singers team up with the celebrated San Juan Island rock group, Continue Reading
String Wizards of Canada Play This Friday
Written on February 8, 2018 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The string wizards of Canada land in the San Juan Community Theatre Whittier Theatre THIS Friday, February 9 at 7:30 pm. The band described by the CBC as the “hottest” guitar ensemble in Canada rocks their concerts with virtuosity, rigor, creativity, and an impressive stage presence. And for the Montreal Guitar Trio, humor and interacting with the public Continue Reading
Singing Valentines
Written on February 1, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Valentines are not just for sweethearts; they are a caring gesture for anyone you cherish. And to help you express your affections, our entire chorus will arrive at your home, business or at your dinner date in our snappy costumes, with a fresh rose and a couple of special songs to serenade one, two or Continue Reading
John Welsh Band
Written on December 13, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Canada Band Energizes SJCT December 15 An upbeat Canadian band brightens the holidays with a high-energy concert at San Juan Community Theatre on Friday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. Blending Latin, West African, reggae, and folk and surf rock rhythms, the John Welsh Band features crowd participation, energizing rhythms, and sing-along choruses. A world traveler Continue Reading
Happy Holidays from Island Carolers
Written on December 8, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Carolers, a small group of your friends and neighbors, has been coming together for 30+ years to bring holiday cheer to your festive gatherings. This year we will be available December 15-17 for your afternoon or evening parties. Our “playlist” is approximately 20 minutes long, with many tunes you will recognize along with some Continue Reading
The Seven Joys of Christmas
Written on December 6, 2017 at 11:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Singers celebrate Christmas and the winter season in songs and carols. The anchor piece is “The Seven Joys of Christmas,” by Kirke Mechem, accompanied by a small chamber ensemble. The Joy of Love, the Joy of Bells, the Joy of Mary, the Joy of Children, the Joy of the New Year, the Continue Reading
3rd Saturday Contradance
Written on November 14, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This month our Saturday dance features nationally known fiddler Vivian Williams playing with Phil Katz on melodeons and Joe Micheals on guitar, as the band Simple Pleasures. This will be a special opportunity to enjoy Vivian’s playing, she’s a big star in the old time fiddling world. Our caller this month is Michael Karcher, Continue Reading