Olympia’s own Billboard hit singer and songwriter, Gretchen Christopher, whose music career began with her 1959 hit “Mister Blue,” has performed solo and with her group, The Fleetwoods. She will be releasing a new album, “21: The Times of Our Lives (Tomorrow is Not Promised)” in the near future.
Well-crafted arrangements and tight ensemble work produce a rich “mini-big band” sound from this high-energy jazz sextet’s three-horn front line. Megabopolis performs the unique, melodic originals of award-winning composer and OA2 recording artist Nelda Swiggett. The band features some of Seattle’s finest jazz musicians, passionate about their craft, who have collectively performed at many top …
Get ready for an electrifying performance with The Pack Drumline! This group of talented musicians and performers bring their dynamic rhythms and high-energy beats to the stage in a show that will leave you breathless. The Pack Drumline is a group of percussionists and dancers who have honed their craft through years of training and …
Gideon Freudmann opens with a cello concert and then performs the live soundtrack for this classic silent film with his cello and real-time digital effects. His imaginative, original accompaniment breathes new life into this classic art, bringing the best of cinema and live music to another level and to new audiences. In “Sherlock Jr”, Buster …
To celebrate the Super Bowl, join the Olympia Symphony for an exciting musical matchup: Beethoven vs. Gulda! Featuring the talented cellist Nathan Chan, this concert pits the classic elegance of Beethoven against the dynamic flair of Gulda. Experience the thrill of these two musical powerhouses in a captivating performance that showcases both tradition and innovation. …
At last! An evening of pure CHAOS. International siren and comedienne extraordinaire Meow Meow brings her glorious brand of subversive and sublime performance to North America. The spectacular crowd-surfing queen of song creates an unforgettable evening of exquisite music and much mayhem. Prepare for Piazzolla tangos, Weill, Brecht, Brel, even ¬Radiohead alongside original chansons. With …
A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Lovett’s live performances show not only the …
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and now calling Colorado home, horticulturist/musician Gregory Alan Isakov has cast an impressive presence on the indie-rock and folk worlds with his six full-length studio albums: That Sea, The Gambler; This Empty Northern Hemisphere; The Weatherman; Gregory Alan Isakov with the Colorado Symphony; Evening Machines (nominated for a Grammy award for Best …
‘The Oculist’ by the two-person punk band nightmayor (Percy Boyle and Stella R.S.) is an irreverent retelling of the true story of John Taylor, an itinerant eye surgeon who traveled through Europe in the 18th century. See it at Olympia’s Wild Child November 14 through 24.
Olympia Armory Creative Campus’s eight anchor partners are already plotting how to make best use of their space. A common thread that ties them is an aim to cultivate a welcoming environment for visitors and to be of service to the community. There is a built-in connection to the local art scene which can potentially help the organizations to even better identify and meet public demand.