Topic: Live Music

Pigs on the Wing x TWO

Written on July 26, 2017 at 5:52 am, by

Portland’s Pigs on the Wing lands in Friday Harbor for TWO nights of an electric journey into the world of Pink Floyd. The tribute band performs at San Juan Community Theatre on Friday and Saturday, July 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. Each night highlights different Floyd themes, with Friday’s concerts focusing on the Wish  Continue Reading

FH Chamber Music Festival Returns!

Written on July 21, 2017 at 5:45 am, by

Island cellist Sasha von Dassow continues his annual FH Chamber Music Festival with a Friday night concert on July 21 at 7:30 p.m. featuring NW and internationally-acclaimed musicians and a Sunday master class July 23 taught by those musicians. Friday’s music at San Juan Community Theatre has a varied look with an unusual combination of  Continue Reading

Curtis Salgado

Written on July 20, 2017 at 5:52 am, by

“Triumphant, joyful blues-soaked R&B… one of the most soulful, honest singers ever” -Blues Revue Curtis Salgado returns to San Juan Community Theatre this Saturday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m.—this time with his band, after wowing Friday Harbor last summer in a duo appearance with Alan Hagar, and recently garnering THREE 2017 Blues Music Awards. With  Continue Reading

Daniel Day Acoustic

Written on July 19, 2017 at 5:48 am, by

Daniel Day writes to let you know he will be playing later this week… I’m playing a mix of my original tunes and a few favorite covers this Friday at Cynthia’s restaurant, 65 Nichols Street, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Why do sad songs make me happy? I know the good eats and drinks will  Continue Reading

FHFF Sunset Cruise with Teddy Deane on Sax!

Written on July 7, 2017 at 9:43 am, by

Friday Harbor Film Festival Sunset Cruise on the Odyssey, July 12th, 6pm by Theresa Simendinger Teddy Deane grew up in Massachusetts, played with a few bands and then Holy Modal Rounders for 17 years. They toured the country in the band’s Greyhound bus an played with or opened for many names we remember; Frank Zappa,  Continue Reading

Music on the Lawn

Written on July 3, 2017 at 5:52 am, by

Island Rec’s Music on the Lawn Summer Concert Series kicks off the season on Wednesday. Island Rec is very exciting to announce the 2017 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  Continue Reading

Summer Night Music Concert Series Opens July 6

Written on June 30, 2017 at 5:46 am, by

San Juan Community Theatre’s summer Night Music series marks its sixth year showcasing local talents with a Summer Melodious Notes concert on Thursday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m. Island clarinetist Sue Collado (who coordinates the annual Melodious Notes Over the Harbor chamber concerts each Spring) brings her friends into the Gubelman for an intimate concert  Continue Reading

Kuinka at SJCT Saturday

Written on June 28, 2017 at 5:53 am, by

Seattle String Band Reinvents “Americana” Both a unique name and a unique sound characterize the Seattle-area band performing at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, July 1 at 7:30 p.m. Kuinka is a distinct breed of string band—one proudly defiant of preconceived notions of what fits under the label “Americana.” The band’s name comes from  Continue Reading

Fiesta 2017 ticket sales open

Written on June 24, 2017 at 5:45 am, by

Tickets are now available for a memorable Brickworks community dinner catered by Liz Varvaro (On Island Thyme) and Chef Andy Radizialowski, a no-host bar and lively music by the acclaimed Los Bambinos. Dinner tickets are $35 each (under 18 years just $15) and can be purchased at the Community Home Trust office On Argyle Street  Continue Reading

Free Marimba Performance

Written on June 18, 2017 at 5:53 am, by

The Kubatana Marimba band will be offering a free performance at the Life Care Center (660 Spring Street) in Friday Harbor on Thursday, June 22nd. Everyone is welcome!

FH Chamber Music Festival

Written on June 18, 2017 at 5:51 am, by

San Juan Island cellist Sasha von Dassow – a former member of the Florida Orchestra and music director and conductor of the North Port Symphony – brings his Friday Harbor Chamber Music Festival back to San Juan Community Theatre this summer for its third year.  Featuring NW professional musicians and a variety of full-length chamber  Continue Reading

Pearl Django

Written on June 17, 2017 at 5:48 am, by

Summer Sizzles with a Visit from the Northwest’s Gypsy Jazz Kings! Pearl Django brings their hot club style of gypsy jazz back to San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m. The band celebrates more than two decades in existence, having played throughout the world, including at the prestigious Festival Django Reinhardt  Continue Reading

Barbershop Bonanza

Written on June 2, 2017 at 5:45 am, by

The barber pole rumor has it that most islanders are very specific: They either claim to love Barbershop music, or… not so much! But could it be one of those “I don’t know how to describe it, but I know what I like” things? For clarification – a definition of Barbershop singing:  Close four-part harmonies,  Continue Reading

The Micah and Me Music Show

Written on May 10, 2017 at 5:45 am, by

The Micah and Me Music Show Dance Party for Families with Young Children Bring your little ones to The Micah and Me Music Show Dance Party this Friday, May 12 at 6:30 PM at Brickworks. Micah and Me hail from Portland, Oregon. They perform a high energy live show that appeals to all ages, especially  Continue Reading

Badd Dog Blues

Written on May 6, 2017 at 5:46 am, by

Hi Friday Harbor, We are in town next week at Herbs Tavern. Friday and Saturday, May 12th & 13th at 8:30 pm. Andy Badd Dog and the Pack will be kicking off the season, with Chester Dennis Jones, Rob Smith and Ranger. No Cover Thanks!  Andy “Badd Dog” Koch

Kate and Keith at the Golf Course

Written on May 2, 2017 at 5:40 am, by

Kate Schuman and Keith Busha will kick off the Summer music series at the Golf Course this week. It’s open to the public and free. Over the Winter they worked on some new pieces and so they will be playing a mix of music.  Click on the poster at right for more info.