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Chaim & the Eclectics
Sun., Sept 21st
5-8 PM
Stanwood Hotel & Saloon
26926 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood

This band plays a lot of good, odd songs. Come on down to the Hotel for a great time. Chaim Bezalel - guitar, Walt Werme - violin, Jim Lomansey - keyboard, Lizbeth Johnson, Linda Dreher, Yonnah Ben-Levy - vocals, John Dorotik- trumpet, Ron Zentner - accordion, Pattie Vail - elec. guitar, Clay Thompson - percussion.

Located in beautiful downtown West Stanwood
www.stanwoodhotel.net

One Ton of DucksSaturday and Sunday, September 13-14, 2008
Art at The Plant Farm
The Plant Farm at Smokey Point
15022 Twin Lakes Avenue, Marysville, 98271 360.652.3351 click here for a map

This is a brand new local art event, sponsored by the Arlington Arts Council, featuring 60 artist booths, tons of plants, and live music all day Saturday and Sunday, Sept 13 and 14.

Performances:Paul Nyenhuis

Saturday
10:00 AM to Noon
Larry LaVerne - haunting Celtic vocals

1:00-3:00 PM
Paul Nyenhuis - beautiful holistic wooden flute music

Amber Darland4:00-6:00 PM
One Ton of Ducks - original Camano Island rock & roots

Sunday
10:00 AM to Noon
Amber Darland
- an outstanding local singer/songwriter

1:00-3:00 PM
Paul Nyenhuis - beautiful holistic wooden flute music

The Stilly River Band4:00-6:00 PM
The Stilly River Band
- the bad boys of bluegrass

 

 

Saturday, August 9, 2008
The 17th Annual
Collector's Car Show and Flea Market

Music by the Rockaway Beach Band
Camano Senior and Community Center
606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island WA 98282

The Camano Senior and Community Center presents the 17th Annual COLLECTOR'S CAR SHOW AND FLEA MARKET. Live music will be provided by The Rockaway Beach Band. Walt's Porkbut BBQ will offer delicious pulled BBQ pork sandwiches and our own Diamond Knot Brewery's will be sponsoring a micro beer garden. Car show and flea market applications are now available at the Center or can be downloaded. The Car Show will be at the Camano Senior and Community Center from 10 am to 4 pm.

Friday, August 29, 2008, 8:00 PM
Highway 101
Blazing Saddles Restaurant & Lounge
27021 102nd Ave NW ~ Stanwood, WA
360-629-6569
Click here for a map

Highway 101 has had 16 top ten hits and four #1 hits on the Country Charts! They played to an amazed audience last summer at Blazing Saddles and are back for an encore performance. All ticket proceeds benefit Northwest Music Foundation that helps local songwriters and musicians with their careers. Tickets: advance $15; day of show at the door $20. Reserved seating is available with dinner reservations.

Thursday, July 24, 2008, 8:00 PM
Trent Tomlinson
Blazing Saddles Restaurant & Lounge
27021 102nd Ave NW ~ Stanwood, WA
360-629-6569
Click here for a map

Northwest Music Foundation presents Lyric Street Recording artist Singer/Songwriter Trent Tomlinson. Trent has several current hit songs and video’s off his first CD: “One Wing in the Fire,” “Drunker Than Me,” and “Just Might Have Her Radio On.” Trent says his songs are real-life situations with kick-ass guitar. All ticket proceeds will go to benefit Northwest Music Foundation that helps local songwriters and musical artists with their careers. Don’t miss this performance.

Tickets: advance $12 - day of show at the door $15. All tickets are general admission only. Limit of 8 tickets per customer. Doors open at 5:00 pm for Trent Tomlinson. Full bar & dinner and appetizers will be available. Come early for a good seat & dinner.

Sunday, August 3, 2008
Eric Church
Blazing Saddles Restaurant & Lounge
27021 102nd Ave NW ~ Stanwood, WA
360-629-6569
Click here for a map

Come spend an up close and personal concert with Capitol recording artist Eric Church. Eric’s first release has three hits: “How Bout You,” “Two Pink Lines,” and “Guys Like Me.” His next CD is about to be released. Eric was here last October and was awesome!

Tickets: advance $20 - day of show at the door $25. All tickets are general admission only. Limit of 8 tickets per customer. Doors open at 5:30pm for Eric Church and 5:00 pm for Trent Tomlinson. 

Visit www.blazingsaddlesclub.com for more information.

Saturday & Sunday, July 19-20, 2008
Free Concerts
at
Art by the Bay
Camano Island's Arts Festival
10am - 5pm

Utsalady Elementary School
608 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island, WA
Click here for a map

The 16th 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, and a variety of great food. Held daily from 10am to 5pm at Utsalady Elementary School, 608 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Sponsored by the Stanwood Camano Arts Guild (this is not a school event). Free admission and free parking, on the island with no ferries! www.stanwoodcamanoarts.com

Concert Schedule:
Saturday July 19

Amber Darland11am - Amber Darland
   Singer/songwriter with great original songs

1pm - The South End String Band
   Front-porch wit, wisdom, and fiddle tunes

3pm - Pocket Monkey
   Sophisticated polyrhythmic instrumental jazz-rock

 

Sunday July 20

The Stilly River Band11am - The Stilly River Band
   Entertaining, twisted bluegrass and grass-ified pop

 

1pm - The Acoustic Detour featuring Selena Tibert
   Local favorites with a 13-year old secret weapon

 

3pm - One Ton of Ducks
   Camano's own original coffeehouse rock and roots band

For more information, visit www.stanwoodcamanoarts.com

 

Saturday, July 12, 2008
Shameless Hussy
at the Stanwood Hotel & Saloon

This band plays rock, blues, R&B, and just a lot of good songs. Come on down to the Hotel for a great time.

Located in beautiful downtown West Stanwood
26926 102nd Ave NW
www.stanwoodhotel.net

Friday June 13, 2008
Selena Tibert
CD Release Event
at Blazing Saddles
6-7pm

27021 102nd Ave NW Stanwood, WA
Click here for a map
360-629-6569

This emerging singer/songwriter came by her talents the old fashioned way - she inherited them! Selena grew up in a musical household as the daughter of Cathy and Paul Tibert, whose local band The Acoustic Detour has played around here in various forms for the past decade or so.  Selena has finished her first CD of original music, entitled "Love and Lyrics," and will be performing some of her songs starting at 6:00 PM at Blazing Saddles Restaurant and Lounge on Friday, June 13. Be there or miss her first (or second) step on the way to becoming a Northwest Idol.

Check out this article written about Selena in the local newspaper.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Jam Session at Blazing Saddles
Benefit for Relay For Life

7 to 11 PM

Special jam session this Wednesday - all proceeds benefit Relay for Life's battle against cancer. From 7 to 9 PM, enter the karaoke contest and win a $100 gift certificate. Battle of the bands contestants can win 2 free recording sessions. Listeners can win a drawing for a $300 gas card.

Jam every Wednesday night from 8pm - closing. All musicians in the area and their friends are invited to come down. They have a wonderful venue and a terrific stage.

www.blazingsaddlesclub.com

Saturday, May 31 2008, Noon - 5PM
Sunday, June 1 2008, Noon - 4PM

Camano Cellars Wine Release Parties
7420 300th St. NW, Stanwood, WA 98292
Click here for a map

You and your friends are invited to join the Camano Cellars family for their first red release featuring the 2006 "Defiance" Merlot and 2006 "Equinox" Syrah. On Saturday, "The Upper Crust" will be pairing appetizers to enjoy with the new releases. The South End String Band returns despite popular demand for an afternoon of bluegrass, front porch swing music and Jack's antics! On Sunday, enjoy more wine, appetizers and "music by the pond" with the upbeat sounds of the Your Song Jazz Combo. So bring your blanket or lawn chair and a picnic lunch, and help celebrate the 2008 summer releases. Camano cellars is located at 7420 300th St. NW, Stanwood, WA 98292. For more information visit www.camanocellars.com, email info@camanocellars.com or call 360-333-4899.

The South End String BandApril 19, 2008
Seagrass Gallery
Grand Opening Celebration

At the Camano Plaza
Gallery opens at Noon, BBQ starts at 1:30, Live music starts at 2:00

Seagrass Gallery is proud to announce the official grand opening celebration, to be held at the new location at the Camano Plaza on Saturday, April 19, 2008. The gallery opens at Noon, but the fun really starts at 1:30, when Walt and Marilyn Grosjean of Porkbut BBQ begin serving sandwiches and samples of their award-winning BBQ. And then at 2:00, enjoy live music by The South End String Band, legendary local purveyors of fiddle tunes and front-porch wit & wisdom. This celebration marks the completion of the transition from Gallery in the Loft to Seagrass Gallery. Having been voted the "Best Art Gallery" 3 years running by readers of the Stanwood-Camano News, the "new" gallery continues to feature the work of a select few award-winning Northwest artisans. The grand opening is a rain or shine event (live music weather permitting). Seagrass Gallery is located just a few minutes West of Stanwood at the Camano Plaza, 370 N. East Camano Drive, 98282. For more information, visit www.seagrassgallery.com, call Doris Platis at 360-631-0688, or email seagrassgallery@aol.com

Friday, April 25, 2008
Pepe & Sue at Ideas Gallery
6996-265th ST NW, Stanwood, WA
7:00 PM

Click here for a map

Citizens of the world - and Camano Island - the redoubtable duo Pepe and Sue perform a unique blend of country, folk, and blues. Come visit Jack Gunter's Ideas Gallery, located next to the Stanwood Cinemas, and enjoy toe-tapping tunes from Pepe and Sue, starting at 7:00 PM. Click here for more information about Ideas Gallery.

Sunday, March 2, 2008
2:00 PM
The Pickled Herring Band
At the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center
27130 102nd Avenue NW
Stanwood, Washington 98292
Click here for a map.

Join us for an afternoon of lively, toe tapping accordian polkas, schottisches, swing and waltzes to kindle old memories with one generation and create new memories for another. Also see their website www.pickledherringband.com for samples of their wonderful lively music.

Located at 27130 102nd Ave N.W. in Stanwood, The Floyd is a rehabilitated 100 year historic "western false front" public hall located at 27130 102nd Avenue N. W. in Stanwood, Washington. Info is available at www.sahs-fncc.org or call (360)629-6110.

Fri. Feb 22, 2008
7:00 - 9:00 pm
One Ton of Ducks
In Concert at Espresso Americano
at the Everett Public Library
click here for a map

Camano Island's One Ton of Ducks plays crafty rock and roots music with scorching guitars and soaring harmonies. Espresso Americano is located in the Everett Public Library, but it's OK to make noise there! In fact, this is one of the nicest places around to enjoy tasty live music and good treats.

The Everett Public Library is located at 2702 Hoyt Avenue in Everett. Admission is free with the purchase of a beverage. See www.bigquack.com for more about the band.

Sat. Feb 23, 2008
7:00 to 10:00 PM

Open Mic @ the Stillaguamish Coffee Co.
Featuring Kathy and Paul Tibert of the Acoustic Detour

In beautiful downtown (East) Stanwood where the old Scandia Bakery used to be, is the Stillaguamish Coffee Company. Kathy and Paul Tibert of the Acoustic Detour will be hosting an open mic there, from 7 to 10 PM. Anyone can come and sign up. The Stillaguamish Coffe Comapny is located at 8702 271st St. NW, in Stanwood. Click here for a map.

Saturday, Feb 23, 2008
3:00 - 6:00 PM
d'Railed
At the Port Susan Snow Goose and Birding Festival
Four Springs Lake Preserve
585 Lewis Lane
Camano Island, WA 98282

Sat. Jan 26, 2008
7:00 to 10:00 PM

Open Mic @ the Stillaguamish Coffee Co.
Featuring Kathy and Paul Tibert of the Acoustic Detour

In beautiful downtown (East) Stanwood where the old Scandia Bakery used to be, is the Stillaguamish Coffee Company. Kathy and Paul Tibert of the Acoustic Detour will be hosting an open mic there, from 7 to 10 on Saturday, January 26, 2008 (and maybe more in the future ... stay tuned). Anyone can come and sign up. Here's hoping this will regularly help spark some much-needed fresh musical input around here. The Stillaguamish Coffe Comapny is located at 8702 271st St. NW, in Stanwood. Click here for a map.

Saturday, January 12, 2008
The South End String Band
At the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center
27130 102nd Ave N.W., Stanwood, WA 98282

The South End String Band will be performing a benefit concert of old time fiddle music at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center 27108 102nd Ave NW in Stanwood at 7 pm Sat. January 12, 2008. Tickets are $12 and all proceeds will go to the Stanwood Area Historical Society. Free hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Tickets available at Snow Goose Bookstore and CopyThis /Mail That or at the door.

For info call 360-387-9395, or visit www.southendstringband.com
Info about the Floyd is available at www.sahs-fncc.org or call (360)629-6110. Click here for a map.

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
Click here for a map

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 www.bigquack.com

Sponsored by the Camano Island Chamber of Commerce www.camanoisland.org The Center is located at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island, WA.

Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Eric Church
Blazing Saddles Restaurant & Lounge
27021 102nd Ave NW ~ Stanwood, WA
360-629-6569
Click here for a map

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 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
Click here for a map

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 www.blazingsaddlesclub.com for more information.

Saturday, August 4, 2007
Two Scoops Combo
9:00 PM

At the Stanwood Hotel & Saloon
In beautiful downtown West Stanwood, 26926 102nd Ave NW

Blues. "World class piano madness."

For more information, see www.StanwoodHotelAndSaloon.com

Friday, July 27, 2007
Trent Summar and the
New Row Mob
Blazing Saddles Restaurant & Lounge
27021 102nd Ave NW ~ Stanwood, WA
360-629-6569
Click here for a map

BLAZING SADDLES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE BOOKS IT'S FIRST NATIONAL ACT!!!!! 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 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
Click here for a map

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 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
Click here for a map

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:

bullet Saturday July 21
bullet11am - The Acoustic Detour
bulletslightly psychedelic bluesy folk-rock
bullet1pm - Steve Harris & Friends
bulletoriginal folk rock pop country jazz with harmonies and sometimes a ukulele
bullet3pm - Pocket Monkey
bulletsophisticated polyrhythmic instrumental jazz-rock
bullet Sunday July 22
bullet11am - Mark Bamber & Renegade Radio
bulletclassic blues and blue-eyed soul
bullet1pm - Black & Blues
bulletyoung 8-piece blues, rock, funk & soul revue
bullet3pm - Nick Vigarino & Meantown Blues
bulletworld-renowned paint-blistering “slop-jar delta funk” virtuoso

For more information, visit www.stanwoodcamanoarts.com

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.

We are excited to host a great home concert and party at our home on Camano Island. We are asking for a $15.00 “donation” to the band per adult. Kids are free. This is a non-profit, private event intended to provide quality music in a private and fun setting. Bring your own food and liquid refreshment, alcohol is fine. We encourage people to have a great time and stay the night. We have plenty of room for tent camping. We will have BBQ grills going and plenty of kid activities campfires and outdoor movies. The Concert is tentatively set to begin at 8:00 PM. We would appreciate a quick email if you plan on attending at mhilley@camano.net, so we can plan for supplies. Call if you have questions! Bring blankets and chairs for the concert and if you are a musician, bring your instrument and gear. We plan on playing music through the afternoon and after the concert.

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.

For more information, see www.StanwoodHotelAndSaloon.com

Saturday, July 7, 2007
Annieville Blues
At the Stanwood Hotel

In beautiful downtown West Stanwood, 26926 102nd Ave NW

Blues. "Music that boogies you out of your seat and onto your feet."

For more information, see www.StanwoodHotelAndSaloon.com

Friday, July 13, 2007
Danny O’Keefe
Blazing Saddles Restaurant & Lounge
27021 102nd Ave NW ~ Stanwood, WA
360-629-6569
Click here for a map

Danny’s big hit - “Good Time Charlie’s Got The Blues” is one of the most recorded songs in musical history. In addition to Danny’s own hit songs, he has written songs for countless others including Allan Jackson, Nickel Creek, Jackson Browne, Jimmy Buffet, Dwight Yoakam, Elvis Presley, Bonnie Raitt, Alison Kraus and countless others. Don’t miss this legendary songwriter! Tickets are $6.00 in advance and $8.00 the day of the show. Visit www.blazingsaddlesclub.com for more information.

The Acoustic Detour
Sat. June 9, 2007, 9pm - midnight
The Stanwood Hotel
Fri. July 6, 2007, 6:30 9:00pm
Brindles Marketplace

Take a detour with this metamorphic band of Camano Island musicians playing their take on slightly psychedelic bluesy folk-tinged rock and roll. Join them on their ride through a wide variety of familiar tunes with a few originals tossed in. The band currently consists of Cathy Tibert on vocals, acoustic guitar, flute and harmonica; Eric Wilmoth on lead guitar and vocals; Mark Bamber on lead guitar and vocals; Paul Tibert on bass guitar; and Scott Tracewell on drums and percussion. They’ll surely have your spirits up singing and dancing along with their infectious jams and grooves. See www.stanwoodhotel.net for more about the place. For more about the band, see www.theacousticdetour.com.

May 19, 2007
Random Act
7-9 PM

Brindles Marketplace

Citizens of the world - and Camano Island - the redoubtable duo Pepe and Sue perform a unique blend of country, folk, and blues, now as a trio with the help of Dale Marwood of Coyote Moon. They travel the West and Southwest, performing and jamming with traditional and popular musicians, bringing a little bit of pioneer spirit back to Camano each time. Their performances are comfortable, natural, and enjoyable. Contact Pepe for more information.

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 www.altheas.com and www.stanwoodhotel.net for more info about gigs. For more about the band, see www.theacousticdetour.com.

SATURDAY May 12, 2007
Steve Harris and Friends

6:30-8:30 PM
Brindle's Marketplace

At Camano Commons
click here for a map

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 www.bigquack.com

Brindle's is located at the Camano Commons, 848 North Sunrise Boulevard, (Terry's Corner) on Camano Island. For more information, see www.brindlesmarket.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.

Saturday, May 5th - 1:00 to 3:00pm

   Amigo’s Restaurant
   at the Stanwood Cinemas
   Cinco De Mayo celebration

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 www.altheas.com and www.stanwoodhotel.net for more info about gigs. For more about the band, see www.theacousticdetour.com.

Saturday, April 21
Camano Junction
7-10pm
Camano Community Center

Playing for your dancing pleasure in the Sundin Room at the Camano Island Senior and Community Center; 606 Arrowhead Road. Now with the addition of several retired professional players, Camano Junction is playing classic Jimmy Dorsey and Glenn Miller songs such as String of Pearls, So Rare and Sunrise Serenade. It's a fun time for dancing and socializing. Hope to see you there.

Saturday, April 14, 2007
Friday, May 4, 2007
Steve Harris and Friends

7-9 PM
Brindles Marketplace

At Camano Commons
click here for a map

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 www.bigquack.com

Brindle's is located at the Camano Commons, 848 North Sunrise Boulevard, (Terry's Corner) on Camano Island. For more information, see www.brindlesmarket.com

Sat. March 31, 2007
The Acoustic Detour
9pm - midnight
The Stanwood Hotel & Tavern

The band formerly known as Somebody's Mother and the Acoustic Detour has undergone some personnel changes and is now Cathy Tibert on vocals, guitar, flute and harmonica, Eric Wilmoth on lead guitar and vocals, Paul Tibert on bass guitar and Beth Parsons on drums. On Saturday, March 31st, The Acoustic Detour will be at the Stanwood Hotel from 9pm until midnight. See www.stanwoodhotel.net for info.

For more about the band, see www.theacousticdetour.com.

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 www.bigquack.com

 

March 9, 2007
Steve Harris and Friends

7-9 PM
Brindle's Marketplace

At Camano Commons
click here for a map

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 www.bigquack.com

Brindle's is located at the Camano Commons, 848 North Sunrise Boulevard, (Terry's Corner) on Camano Island. For more information, see www.brindlesmarket.com

The Acoustic Detour
Fri. Feb. 23, 2007, 9pm - midnight
   Althea's

   614 S. First St., Mount Vernon
Sun. Feb 25th, 2007, 4 - 6pm
   The Snow Goose Festival

  
585 Lewis Lane, Camano Island

The band formerly known as Somebody's Mother and the Acoustic Detour has undergone some personnel changes and is now Cathy Tibert on vocals, guitar, flute and harmonica, Eric Wilmoth on lead guitar and vocals, Paul Tibert on bass guitar and Beth Parsons on drums. They will be performing at Althea’s in Mt. Vernon, Friday, February 23rd, from 9pm to midnight; then at the Snow Goose Festival, located at  at the Four Springs Preserve on Camano Island on Sunday, February 25th, from 4pm until 6pm; and again on Saturday, March 31st at the Stanwood Hotel from 9pm until midnight. See www.altheas.com - www.snowgoosefest.org - www.stanwoodhotel.net for more info about gigs.For more about the band, see www.theacousticdetour.com.

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 South End String Band will perform a benefit concert at the Four Springs County Park as part of the Snow Goose Festival (585 Lewis Lane, Camano Island, WA) Saturday, February 24th, in the afternoon (exact time TBA). For more, see www.southendstringband.com

 

 

The Stanwood Hotel & Saloon
26926 - 102nd Ave NW (360) 629-2888
All shows start at 9:00 PM

Feb 24th - Nick Vigarino’s Meantown Blues
‘Slop-Jar Delta Funk’ Guitar Maniac on the Loose

For more information, see www.stanwoodhotel.net

February 9, 2007
Steve Harris and Friends

7-9 PM
Brindle's Marketplace

At Camano Commons
click here for a map

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 www.bigquack.com

Brindle's is located at the Camano Commons, 848 North Sunrise Boulevard, (Terry's Corner) on Camano Island. For more information, see www.brindlesmarket.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

The South End String Band will perform a benefit concert at the Camano Island Senior and Community Center (606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island, WA) Sunday, January 21st from 4 to 7 pm. Donation of $6 includes a great spaghetti dinner and all the live music you can eat. For more, see www.southendstringband.com

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

Great music and fine art - each concert features a display of current work by a local master artisan. Concerts begin at 2 pm., with wine and beer available from Great Blue Heron Cellars. Located at 27130 102nd Ave N.W. in Stanwood, The facility is a rehabilitated 100 year historic "western false front" public hall located at 27130 102nd Avenue N. W. in Stanwood, Washington. Tickets are $15, available at the door. Info is available at www.sahs-fncc.org or call (360)629-6110. Click here for a map.

Saturday, January 13, 2007
The South End String Band
A Benefit for the Floyd Norgaard
Cultural Center
7 pm

The South End String Band is once again returning to the future through the back screen door of the past. The infamous old time fiddle band will play a benefit concert at Stanwood’s Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center at 7 PM, Saturday, Jan. 13th. All ticket proceeds will be donated to support future music and art venues at the Floyd. Tickets for the concert are available for $12 at: The Snow Goose Bookstore, Copy This/Mail That and Gallery in the Loft. For info call 360-387-9395, or visit www.southendstringband.com

January 12, 2007
Steve Harris & Friends
7-9 PM at Brindle's Marketplace

At Camano Commons
click here for a map

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 www.bigquack.com

Brindle's is located at the Camano Commons, 848 North Sunrise Boulevard, (Terry's Corner) on Camano Island. For more information, see www.brindlesmarket.com

December 10, 2006
Concerts at the Floyd presents:
Rossini Winds Woodwind Quartet
2:00 PM
Featured visual artist:
Roger Cocke, ceramics

Great music and fine art - each concert features a display of current work by a local master artisan. Concerts begin at 2 pm., with wine and beer available from Great Blue Heron Cellars. Located at 27130 102nd Ave N.W. in Stanwood, The facility is a rehabilitated 100 year historic "western false front" public hall located at 27130 102nd Avenue N. W. in Stanwood, Washington. Tickets are $15, available at the door. Info is available at www.sahs-fncc.org or call (360)629-6110. Click here for a map.

Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006
Somebody's Mother
& the Acoustic Detour

at Althea's in Mount Vernon
 

SMAD will be appearing at Althea's, located at 614 S. First St. in Mount Vernon, from 9 to midnight. Althea's is a coffeehouse/bar type venue that has a full bar, and good food, right in downtown Mount Vernon. Check them out at www.altheas.com 

The band's new CD, Familiar Roads and New Horizons, is for sale at all gigs. The CD is also available at www.cdbaby.com/cd/smatad. CD Baby is a great place to shop for Christmas gifts and find some great music by otherwise unknown artists. Shop around and listen to sound clips from artists in many different genres.

The Stanwood Hotel & Saloon
26926 - 102nd Ave NW (360) 629-2888
All shows start at 9:00 PM

Dec 9th - Norm Bellas Band
Bluesy, Funky, Jazzy, Groove-Laden Sounds

For more information, see www.stanwoodhotel.net

Friday, December 8, 2006
Steve Harris and Friends
7-9 PM
Brindle's Marketplace

At Camano Commons
click here for a map

Local Warming ... We're having a great time playing for y'all, so please join us for a nonstop two-hour concert featuring some of the Northwest's most toothsome original tuneage; carefully-crafted songs featuring guitars, ukuleles, soaring harmonies, and savage jungle rhythms. That's all a person needs right there. Come have some fun with us. For more info about the music and such, see www.bigquack.com

Brindle's is located at the Camano Commons, 848 North Sunrise Boulevard, (Terry's Corner) on Camano Island. For more information, see www.brindlesmarket.com

Steve Harris and Friends
Nov. 10 - Brindle's Marketplace (7-9 PM)
Nov. 11 - Camano Chili Chowder Cookoff (3-7 PM)

Come out and celebrate the end of election advertising season! We can all breathe a sigh of relief as the commercial airwaves purge the political polemics, and return to a comforting mix of prescription drug and automobile ads. So, come on, pop a Cialis, hop into your Hybrid Hummer and vote with your ears for some of the most toothsome original tuneage around.

There's a groundswell of great music at Brindles again this week on Friday, and the very next afternoon we'll provide some easily-digested tunes at the 11th annual Camano Island Chili & Chowder Cook-off at the Camano Island Community and Senior Center. Join Steve Harris, Mark Dodge, Wende Hilyard, and Thomas Kemper at either (or both) events, and join the local grassroots campaign to enjoy great local live music!

Brindles - Admission is free, and wine, beer, and food are available. Camano Commons, 848 North Sunrise Boulevard, (Terry's Corner) on Camano Island. click here for a map

The Chili & Chowder Cook-Off at Camano Island Community and Senior Center - Be a judge of the best chili and chowder on Camano Island, and enter to win prizes in the raffle. Admission is $10, which buys you 10 tastes (cups) of chili and/or chowder (and some fine musical entertainment). Sponsored by the Camano Island Chamber of Commerce www.camanoisland.org The Center is located at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island, WA.

November 12, 2006
Concerts at the Floyd presents:
Eric Kean, viola
Andrea Rose, piano

2:00 PM
Featured visual artist:
Kent Baker, photography

"Concerts at the Floyd" welcome Bellingham musicians Eric Kean (viola) and Andrea Rose (piano) on Sunday, November 12.  Music begins at 2 pm and is held at the beautifully restored Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center located in Stanwood City's historical district. In addition, photographer Kent Baker will be displaying his work. This series is hosted by the Stanwood Area Historical Society and funded in-part by the Stanwood/Camano Area Foundation. $15 tickets are available at the door.   For more information, visit www.saha-fncc.org or call 629-6110. Located at 27130 102nd Ave N.W. in Stanwood, The facility is a rehabilitated 100 year historic "western false front" public hall located at 27130 102nd Avenue N. W. in Stanwood, Washington. Click here for a map.

The Stanwood Hotel & Saloon
26926 - 102nd Ave NW (360) 629-2888
All shows start at 9:00 PM

Oct 21st - Tim Casey and the Bluescats
Rockin' Jumpin' Swingin' the Blues
Nov 11th - Daddy Treetops
& The Howlin' Tomcats

Nooksack River Delta Blues

For more information, see www.stanwoodhotel.net

Somebody’s Mother
and the Acoustic Detour

Oct. 27 at The Stanwood Hotel (9 PM to Midnight)
Oct. 28 at Brindles
(5 to 9 PM)
Appetizers and CD playing starts at 5; live music starts at 7.

CD Release Weekend!

The new CD "Familiar Roads, New Horizons" is ready, and SMAD is ready to start playing out again! Come to the Brindles party starting at 5:00 to sample some appetizers and some tasty tunes off the new CD.

Get off the main road and go for an acoustic detour to a wide variety of popular tunes and carefully-crafted originals. Carla "Guitarla" Helin and Cathy Tibert each contribute vocals, guitar, and harmonica; Cathy also plays flute. The Acoustic Detour includes Eric Wilmoth on guitar and vocals, Paul Tibert on bass, and Mike Hilley on mandolin. www.somebodysmother.org

The Stanwood Hotel & Saloon
26926 - 102nd Ave NW (360) 629-2888

All shows start at 9:00 PM

Oct 28th - Polly O'Keary & The Rhythm Method
Jump Up and Get Down Blues

For more information, see www.stanwoodhotel.net

October 8, 2006
Concerts at the Floyd presents:
Ventidita
"Four hands piano"
by Lisa Bergman & Deborah Dewey
2:00 PM
Featured visual artist:
Bev Paulson, watercolors

Great music and fine art - each concert features a display of current work by a local master artisan. Concerts begin at 2 pm., with wine and beer available from Great Blue Heron Cellars. Located at 27130 102nd Ave N.W. in Stanwood, The facility is a rehabilitated 100 year historic "western false front" public hall located at 27130 102nd Avenue N. W. in Stanwood, Washington. Tickets are $15, available at the door. Info is available at www.sahs-fncc.org or call (360)629-6110. Click here for a map.

The Stanwood Hotel & Saloon
26926 - 102nd Ave NW (360) 629-2888

All shows start at 9:00 PM

Oct 7th - John Stephan Band
Hot & Funky Blues - Burning Slide Guitar

For more information, see www.stanwoodhotel.net

Friday, October 6, 2006
Steve Harris and Friends
7-9 PM
Brindle's Marketplace

At Camano Commons
click here for a map

It's like a new band, with new tunes, a new sound, and lots of new energy. We're having a great time, so come and join us for a couple hours of toothsome original tuneage (and a couple of tunes you'll recognize). Steve and Mark play an array of fretted instruments, Wende adds soaring harmonies, and the redoubtable Thomas Kemper pounds the percussives. Copies of Steve's CD, Northwestern Sky, and other Big Quack Records releases, will be on sale only at the live show for only $10 each. For more info about the music and such, see www.bigquack.com

Brindle's is located at the Camano Commons, 848 North Sunrise Boulevard, (Terry's Corner) on Camano Island. For more information, see www.brindlesmarket.com

Friday, September 8, 2006
Steve Harris and (more) Friends
7-9 PM
Brindle's Marketplace

At Camano Commons
click here for a map

Summer's over - time to get back on our heads. Celebrate a short work week and extend your summer for a couple of hours with good friends and toothsome original tuneage. As usual, Steve and Mark wield an array of fretted instruments, Wende adds soaring harmonies, and for the first time in public, introducing the fabulous Thomas Kemper on percussion! Tom is a studio dude from way back, and is also the perennial drummer for the awesome & elusive Pocket Monkey. The Friends are moving into new territory here ... Copies of Steve's CD, Northwestern Sky, and other Big Quack Records releases, will be on sale only at the live show for only $10 each. For more info about the music and such, see www.bigquack.com

Brindle's is located at the Camano Commons, 848 North Sunrise Boulevard, (Terry's Corner) on Camano Island. For more information, see www.brindlesmarket.com

August 27, 2006
Pilchuck Chamber Music Series presents
Billet-Deux (gypsy jazz)
"Beautiful Music in a Pastoral Setting"
2:00 PM
Featured visual artist:
Jamila Schweiger

The Pilchuck Chamber Music Series is North County’s premier classical music venue. Come early, bring the family and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. View works of art in the adjoining gallery room, as each concert features a local master artisan. Located at 7314 - 300th Street in Stanwood, gates to the Tazer Valley Farm open at 1 pm, music begins at 2 pm. Bring your food and drinks! Children 12 and under free w/ paying adult (lawn seating only). Tickets are available at Snow Goose Bookstore and Stanwood House Gallery. For more info, call (360)387-3491, email info@pilchuckmusic.com or visit www.pilchuckmusic.com

Friday, August 18
Steve Harris and Friends
7-9 PM
Brindle's Marketplace

At Camano Commons
click here for a map

SH&F are at Brindles again this Friday, August 18th, 7 to 9 PM - and the chances are good that they will exercise the PLAYING OUTDOORS option. Always nice to get out on the front porch. Join the crew for a couple hours of toothsome original tuneage, with Steve and Mark wielding an array of fretted instruments, and Wende adding her sweet voice to some soaring harmonies. It is quite possible that a couple of pleasant surprises will unfold this week, but you'll have to show up to find out. Copies of Steve's CD, Northwestern Sky, as well as the One Ton of Ducks CD (containing 3 of Steve's songs), will be for sale at the show for only $10 each! Stock up now for those cold winter nights, huddled around a warm CD player. See you there. For more info about the music and such, see www.bigquack.com

Brindle's is located at the Camano Commons, 848 North Sunrise Boulevard, (Terry's Corner) on Camano Island. For more information, see www.brindlesmarket.com

Mark Bamber and Renegade RadioSaturday, August 12, 2006
The Stanwood Hotel presents
Mark Bamber and
Renegade Radio

8pm to Midnight
click here for a map

Join us for a rockin' live musical evening of blues and classic rock selections from our great local Camano Island band. For this performance, the guys will be playing as a trio consisting of Mark Bamber and Jeff and Dan Lemaich, with a focus on the blues...tell your friends!! The Stanwood Hotel is located in beautiful downtown West Stanwood, 26926 102nd Ave NW.

August 13, 2006
Pilchuck Chamber Music Series presents
Odeon String Quartet
"Beautiful Music in a Pastoral Setting"
2:00 PM
Featured visual artist:
Edward Trobec

The Pilchuck Chamber Music Series is North County’s premier classical music venue. Come early, bring the family and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. View works of art in the adjoining gallery room, as each concert features a local master artisan. Located at 7314 - 300th Street in Stanwood, gates to the Tazer Valley Farm open at 1 pm, music begins at 2 pm. Bring your food and drinks! Children 12 and under free w/ paying adult (lawn seating only). Tickets are available at Snow Goose Bookstore and Stanwood House Gallery. For more info, call (360)387-3491, email info@pilchuckmusic.com or visit www.pilchuckmusic.com

Saturday, August 5, 2006
Somebody's Mother
and the Acoustic Detour

At the Stanwood-Camano Community Fair
7:00 PM on the Performance Stage

SMAD plays the Stanwood-Camano Fair! The band consists of Cathy Tibert on vocals, guitar, harmonica, and flute; Carla “Guitarla” Helin, on vocals and guitar; Eric Wilmoth on guitar and vocals, Mike Hilley (formerly of the South End String Band) on mandolin, and Paul Tibert on bass. Carla Helin is a longtime resident of the island (35 yrs) which makes playing at the Stanwood Camano Fair a real thrill for her. “I’ve always wanted to play at the fair!” Cathy and Carla have been playing together for over 13 yrs. They have been regulars at Art by the Bay, The Arlington Street Fair and Brindle’s Marketplace. They are mostly recognized for their great selection of tunes and soothing harmonies.

Other musical attractions at the Fair this year:

Friday Aug 4, 6:00 pm Triple the Soul (17-yr old blues guitarist & band)
Friday Aug 4, 8:00 pm - The Afrodisiacs (80's soul show band)
Friday Aug 4, 9:00 pm - The Spazmatics (80's rock show band)

Saturday Aug 5, 2:30 and 6:30 pm - Raucous ("Rock Us" classic rock)
Saturday Aug 5, 9:00 pm - Colin Hay of Men At Work (who can it be now?)
Saturday Aug 5, 4:00 pm Triple the Soul (17-yr old blues guitarist & band)
Saturday Aug 5, 7:00 pm Somebody’s Mother and the Acoustic Detour

Sunday Aug 6, 1:30 pm Reilly & Maloney (great folk duo)
Sunday Aug 6, 1:30 pm Hannah Michelle Weeks (14-year old country singer)

For complete details, see http://www.stanwoodcamanofair.com/entertainment.htm

July 23, 2006
Pilchuck Chamber Music Series presents
Pacific Brass Quintet
"Beautiful Music in a Pastoral Setting"
2:00 PM
Featured visual artist:
Molly LeMaster

The Pilchuck Chamber Music Series is North County’s premier classical music venue. Come early, bring the family and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. View works of art in the adjoining gallery room, as each concert features a local master artisan. Located at 7314 - 300th Street in Stanwood, gates to the Tazer Valley Farm open at 1 pm, music begins at 2 pm. Bring your food and drinks! Children 12 and under free w/ paying adult (lawn seating only). Tickets are available at Snow Goose Bookstore and Stanwood House Gallery. For more info, call (360)387-3491, email info@pilchuckmusic.com or visit www.pilchuckmusic.com

Friday, July 28th
Somebody’s Mother and the Acoustic Detour

7-9 PM
Brindle's Marketplace

At Camano Commons
click here for a map

"Finish the CD" fundraiser
Presales for upcoming CD to be released end of August
Raffle to win a free gig by the band at YOUR private party!!!

This is a kid friendly event, most likely to be played out on the patio (weather pending). Food, drinks, beer and wine tasting available. Get off the main road and go for an acoustic detour to a wide variety of popular tunes and carefully-crafted originals. Carla "Guitarla" Helin and Cathy Tibert each contribute vocals, guitar, and harmonica; Cathy also plays flute. The Acoustic Detour includes Eric Wilmoth on guitar and vocals and Paul Tibert on bass. www.somebodysmother.org

Saturday, July 29th
Somebody’s Mother and the Acoustic Detour

2-3:00 PM
Magic Skagit Music Fest
Skagit County Fairgrounds
click here for a (PDF) map

SMAD will be one of four bands playing at the Magic Skagit Music Fest 2006, celebrating peace, prosperity, and justice with music, crafts, information, and fun. At the Skagit County Fairgrounds 10 AM to 7:30 PM with a $5.00 entrance fee. Bring a blanket or chair; there's food on site. For more information, call call People for a Peaceable Planet 360-840-6499. or see www.ppplanet.org/events.html for more details. 

Get off the main road and go for an acoustic detour - a acoustic-based vocal harmony group playing a wide variety of well-known to more eclectic music, as well as an original or two. Carla "Guitarla" Helin and Cathy Tibert each contribute vocals, guitar, and harmonica; Cathy also plays flute. The Acoustic Detour includes Eric Wilmoth on guitar and vocals, Mike Hilley on mandolin; and Paul Tibert on bass.

Friday, July 21
Bob Christensen
7-9 PM
Brindle's Marketplace

At Camano Commons
click here for a map

Big Quack recording artist Bob Christensen brings his sweet voice to Brindles for an evening of great songs, sung by a master storyteller. Bob has a comfortable style that will make you feel like you are sitting at home among friends. Bob will be joined by Mark Dodge on bass, tenor guitar, and vocals. The show starts at 7pm; copies of Bob's CD will be available for purchase. For more about Bob, see www.bigquack.com. Brindle's is located at the Camano Commons, 848 North Sunrise Boulevard, (Terry's Corner) on Camano Island. For more information, see www.brindlesmarket.com

Saturday & Sunday, July 15-16
Art by the Bay
Camano Island's Arts Festival
Utsalady Elementary School
608 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island, WA
Click here for a map

The 14th annual Camano Island summer fine arts and crafts festival features well over 100 artists from around the Northwest, continuous live entertainment, a variety of great food, and a children's art participation area. 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:

bulletSaturday July 15
bullet10 - 11am Coyote Moon - Music and fun with guitar, smokin' fiddle and wash tub bass.
bullet11am - 1pm The Acoustic Detour - Acoustic trio with great harmonies playing a wide variety of songs, from the well-known to the eclectic.
bullet1 - 3pm Mockingbird - Acapella trio singing humorous songs about everyday life, and heartfelt songs about tolerance, unity, and peace.
bullet3-3:30pm Paul Nyenhuis - Beautiful native American flute music
bullet3 - 5pm Mark Bamber & Renegade Radio - traditional acoustic blues, classic rock and R & B.
bulletSunday July 16
bullet10am - Noon Campbell Road - Original and traditional tunes from Ireland, Scotland, and many other places around the world.
bulletNoon - 2pm: The South End String Band - Camano Island's own "fiddle tune big band;" old-time music with down-home wit and wisdom.
bullet2 - 3pm Bob Christensen & Mark Dodge - A golden voice singing topical folk and country blues, with Mark on bass & vocals.
bullet3 - 5pm Steve Harris & Friends - Great songs from an easygoing performer & a few of his faithful sidekicks.

For more information, visit www.stanwoodcamanoarts.com

Friday, July 7th
Steve Harris and Friends
7-9 PM
Brindle's Marketplace

At Camano Commons
click here for a map

Come enjoy another evening of good company and good-natured, contagious, original acoustic music with Steve Harris & Friends at Brindles on Camano Island. Steve will be joined by perennial co-conspirator Mark Dodge on an assortment of fretted instruments, plus the South End String Band's Wende Hilyard on sweet harmony vocals. Come spend an early evening with friends, good food & wine, and we’ll all have some fun! For more info about the music and such, see www.bigquack.com

Brindle's is located at the Camano Commons, 848 North Sunrise Boulevard, (Terry's Corner) on Camano Island. For more information, see www.brindlesmarket.com

July 9, 2006
Pilchuck Chamber Music Series presents
Onyx Chamber Players
"Beautiful Music in a Pastoral Setting"
2:00 PM
Featured visual artist:
John Muhler, acrylics

The Pilchuck Chamber Music Series is North County’s premier classical music venue. Come early, bring the family and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. View works of art in the adjoining gallery room, as each concert features a local master artisan. Located at 7314 - 300th Street in Stanwood, gates to the Tazer Valley Farm open at 1 pm, music begins at 2 pm. Bring your food and drinks! Children 12 and under free w/ paying a