Saturday, November 10, 2007
One Ton of Ducks
At the Stanwood-Camano Chili & Chowder Cookoff
Camano Island Senior & Community Center
606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island, WA
Be a judge of the area’s best chili and chowder recipes and enter to win prizes in the raffle. Admission is $10, which buys you 10 tastes (cups) of chili and/or chowder. The event includes a no-host wine and beer bar, and some fine musical entertainment!
This is the official debut performance of One Ton of Ducks, a band of seasoned musicians performing finely-crafted original rock and roots music with searing guitars and soaring harmonies. The band includes members of local favorites Steve Harris & Friends, and Giza. All band members are songwriters and top-notch musicians: Mark Dodge sings and plays guitar, keyboards, ukulele, and bass; Roger Ludwick sings and plays acoustic guitar and keyboards; Wende Hilyard sings and plays percussion and keyboards; Patrick Donicht plays bass, percussion, and keyboards; and Thomas Kemper plays the crap out of the drums. The band plays songs by Steve Harris, Bob Christensen, Roger Ludwick, Wende Hilyard, Mark Dodge (whose CD is due out in mid- 2008), and others. For more information, see http://www.bigquack.com/
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Eric Church
Blazing Saddles Restaurant & Lounge
27021 102nd Ave NW ~ Stanwood, WA
360-629-6569
Happy Halloween with current country superstar Eric Church. Eric’s first release has three hits already. “How ‘Bout You,” “Two Pink Lines,” and “Guys Like Me.” Tickets are $12.00 in advance and $15.00 the day of the show. Visit http://www.blazingsaddlesclub.com/ for more information.
Friday, August 10, 2007
John Corbett
Blazing Saddles Restaurant & Lounge
27021 102nd Ave NW ~ Stanwood, WA
360-629-6569
Most know John as a movie star from “Sex and the City,” “Northern Exposure,” “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” and “Raising Helen,” but with the release of his first CD and a finely tuned band it is obvious John has more than one career choice. Don’t miss this rare Northwest appearance. Tickets are $12.00 in advance and $15.00 the day of the show. Visit http://www.blazingsaddlesclub.com/ for more information.
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Two Scoops Combo
9:00 PM
At the Stanwood Hotel & Saloon
Blues. “World class piano madness.”
Friday, July 27, 2007
Trent Summar and the
New Row Mob
Blazing Saddles Restaurant & Lounge
27021 102nd Ave NW ~ Stanwood, WA
360-629-6569
Trent Summar and the New Row Mob is currently enjoying success with his latest song “Horseshoes and Hand Grenades” on the alternative country charts. His last song “Love You” was a huge success and went top 10 for Jack Ingram. He has also had songs covered by Gary Allan and most recently by Billy Currington. Trent describes his music as “Farm Rock”. Although his music is rooted in tradition it’s a little too rowdy and too much fun. Trents latest CD and band includes members from Georgia Sattelites, Ozark Mountain Daredevils and the Pirates of the Mississippi. Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $12.00 the day of the show. Visit http://www.blazingsaddlesclub.com/ for more information.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Julie Roberts
Blazing Saddles Restaurant & Lounge
27021 102nd Ave NW ~ Stanwood, WA
360-629-6569
Mercury Recording Artist Julie Roberts has been nominated as the top new artist and top female vocalist by the Academy of Country Music. Songs include “Break Down Here,” “Men and Mascara,” and “The Chance.” Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $12.00 the day of the show. Visit http://www.blazingsaddlesclub.com/ for more information.
Saturday & Sunday, July 21-22, 2007
Free Concerts
at Art by the Bay
Camano Island’s Arts Festival
10am – 5pm
Utsalady Elementary School
608 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island, WA
The 15th annual Camano Island summer fine arts and crafts festival features 12 hours of free live concerts, over 140 booths with artists and craftsmen from around the Northwest, plants and garden art, a variety of great food, and a children’s art workshop. Held daily from 10am to 5pm at the Utsalady Elementary School, 608 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Free admission and free parking, on the island with no ferries!
Concert Schedule:
Saturday July 21
11am – The Acoustic Detour – slightly psychedelic bluesy folk-rock
1pm – Steve Harris & Friends – original folk rock pop country jazz with harmonies and sometimes a ukulele
3pm – Pocket Monkey – sophisticated polyrhythmic instrumental jazz-rock
Blue Sunday July 22
11am – Mark Bamber & Renegade Radio – classic blues and blue-eyed soul
1pm – Black & Blues – young 8-piece blues, rock, funk & soul revue
3pm – Nick Vigarino & Meantown Blues – world-renowned paint-blistering “slop-jar delta funk” virtuoso
Saturday July 21, 2007
The Barbed Wire Cutters
“Hilley Fest,” a House Concert at 420 Mile High Drive, Camano Island, WA
Spin Magazine calls The Barbed Wire Cutters “the young-riders of the bluegrass revolt.” They’ve made appearances at festivals throughout the Northwest, including Wintergrass and FolkLife, were named “Best Bluegrass Band” at the 2002 Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival, and were recently awarded a coveted showcase slot at this year’s IBMA international bluegrass trade show.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Stanwood Hotel’s
First Anniversary Bash
3:00 PM -12:30 AM
In beautiful downtown West Stanwood, 26926 102nd Ave NW
Bar-BQ and blues, all day long, featuring Nick Vigarino and Meantown Blues, as well as Becki Sue’s Big Rockin’ Daddies.
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Annieville Blues
At the Stanwood Hotel
Friday, July 13, 2007
Danny O’Keefe
Blazing Saddles Restaurant & Lounge
27021 102nd Ave NW ~ Stanwood, WA
360-629-6569
The Acoustic Detour
Sat. June 9, 2007, 9pm – midnight
The Stanwood Hotel
Fri. July 6, 2007, 6:30 9:00pm
May 19, 2007
Random Act
7-9 PM
Brindles Marketplace
The Acoustic Detour
Sat. May 12, 2007, 9pm – midnight
The Stanwood Hotel
The band formerly known as Somebody’s Mother and the Acoustic Detour continues to evolve and currently includes Cathy Tibert on vocals, guitar, flute and harmonica, Eric Wilmoth on guitar and vocals, Paul Tibert on bass guitar, Mark Bamber on lead guitar, and Scott Tracewell on drums. See http://www.altheas.com/ and http://www.stanwoodhotel.net/ for more info about gigs. For more about the band, see http://www.theacousticdetour.com/
SATURDAY May 12, 2007
Steve Harris and Friends
6:30-8:30 PM
Brindle’s Marketplace
At Camano Commons
Well-crafted original folksy pop country jazz tunes with big fat harmonies and sometimes a ukulele. Steve Harris sings and plays acoustic guitar; Mark Dodge sings and plays guitar, bass, ukulele, and keyboards; Wende Hilyard sings sweetly and adds percussion; Thomas Kemper stays in the pocket on drums; and Patrick Donicht fills out the soundscape on bass, percussion, and keyboards. The band’s new CD, “Here On Island Time” is getting rave reviews. For more info about the music and such, see http://www.bigquack.com/
The Acoustic Detour
Fri. May 4, 2007, 9:00pm – midnight
Althea’s
614 S. First St., Mount Vernon
$3 cover charge at the door.
The Acoustic Detour
Saturday, May 5th – 1:00 to 3:00pm
Amigo’s Restaurant
at the Stanwood Cinemas
Cinco De Mayo celebration
Saturday, April 21
Camano Junction
7-10pm
Camano Community Center
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Friday, May 4, 2007
Steve Harris and Friends
7-9 PM
Brindles Marketplace
At Camano Commons
A rare SATURDAY gig at Brindles in April! This band has a great time, so come and join us for some of the Northwest’s most toothsome original tuneage and have some fun. Steve Harris and Mark Dodge play an array of fretted instruments, Wende Hilyard adds soaring harmonies, and the redoubtable Thomas Kemper pounds the ever-lovin’ percussives. For more info about the music and such, see http://www.bigquack.com/
Sat. March 31, 2007
The Acoustic Detour
9pm – midnight
The Stanwood Hotel & Tavern
Friday, March 30, 2007
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Steve Harris and Friends
CD Release Weekend
Fri.- Espresso Americano At the Everett Public Library
Sat.- The Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center in beautiful downtown West Stanwood
SH&F performs well-crafted original folk-rock pop country jazz tunes with big fat harmonies and sometimes a ukulele. Steve Harris and Mark Dodge sing and play an array of fretted instruments, Wende Hilyard adds soaring harmonies, and the redoubtable Thomas Kemper pounds the ever-lovin’ percussives. For more info about the music and such, see http://www.bigquack.com/
March 9, 2007
Steve Harris and Friends
7-9 PM
Brindle’s Marketplace
At Camano Commons
Well-crafted original folksy pop country jazz tunes with big fat harmonies and sometimes a ukulele. Steve Harris and Mark Dodge play an array of fretted instruments, Wende Hilyard adds soaring harmonies, and the redoubtable Thomas Kemper pounds the ever-lovin’ percussives. For more info about the music and such, see http://www.bigquack.com/
The Acoustic Detour
Fri. Feb. 23, 2007, 9pm – midnight
The Snow Goose Festival
585 Lewis Lane, Camano Island
Saturday, February 24, 2007
The South End String Band
At the Snow Goose Festival
Four Springs Preserve – Camano Island
In the afternoon – exact time TBA
The Stanwood Hotel & Saloon
26926 – 102nd Ave NW (360) 629-2888
Feb 24th – Nick Vigarino’s Meantown Blues
‘Slop-Jar Delta Funk’ Guitar Maniac on the Loose
February 9, 2007
Steve Harris and Friends
7-9 PM
Brindle’s Marketplace
At Camano Commons
Well-crafted original folksy pop country jazz tunes with big fat harmonies and sometimes a ukulele. Steve Harris and Mark Dodge play an array of fretted instruments, Wende Hilyard adds soaring harmonies, and the redoubtable Thomas Kemper pounds the ever-lovin’ percussives. For more info about the music and such, see http://www.bigquack.com/
Sunday, January 21, 2007
The South End String Band
American Legion Benefit Dinner
At the Camano Island Senior and Community Center
4-7 pm
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Concerts at the Floyd presents:
Jeffrey Cohan, flute
George Shangrow, piano
2:00 PM
Featured visual artist:
Jeannie Burham, acrylics & encaustics
Saturday, January 13, 2007
The South End String Band
A Benefit for the Floyd Norgaard
Cultural Center
7 pm
January 12, 2007
Steve Harris & Friends
7-9 PM at Brindle’s Marketplace
At Camano Commons
Come and join The Friends for the Northwest’s most toothsome original tuneage. The first hour at this show will comprise tunes from the band’s upcoming CD, to be released by Big Quack Records in February. This will be the second Steve Harris CD, but it will be the first CD by the performance ensemble known as Steve Harris & Friends, representing the sound of the live band: Steve Harris, Mark Dodge, Wende Hilyard, and Thomas Kemper. For more info about the music and such, see http://www.bigquack.com/