Past Shows – Abbey Arts Presents, Seattle (Fremont Abbey Arts Center)

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5/12 Peter Silberman…

5/12: Peter Silberman (The Antlers), Sam Watts (Of Ghosts I’ve Met) 7:00p doors, 7:30p show, all ages, mostly seated. @ BALLARD HOMESTEAD, 6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle TICKETS // FACEBOOK

6/16 Ballard Fiddlers

6/16: Ballard Fiddlers Showcase featuring The Ballard High Fiddlers!  Members of the Symphonic Orchestra will play arrangements by Deakin Hicks, and an accordion and clarinet duo will play tunes inspired by the Basque region of Spain.  Special guests The Eclectic Strings from Holy Names Academy will ice the cake. Live square dancing lesson taught at 8 pm! All ages, seating available, […]

5/11 Chloe Agnew…

Chloe Agnew (formerly of Celtic Woman) 7:30p show, all ages, mostly seated TICKETS // FACEBOOK  

5/9 The Round (144)

5/9 The Round (144): +Musicians: Reed Turner, Joy Mills, Drew Martin +Spoken word poet Nikkita Oliver +Live painter Matthew Brennan (Two Thangs) 8p show, 7p doors, All ages, PG13, mostly seated, bar w/ ID TICKETS | FACEBOOK Bar w/ ID. Profits to charity thanks to the generosity of our local sponsors: Two Beers, Seattle Cider, Ninkasi, Georgetown Brewing, Proletariat, Sound […]

4/29 Bushwick Book Club

  4/29: Bushwick Book Club Seattle presents “The Little Prince” EARLY SHOW – 5:30p doors, 6:00p show, all ages, mostly seated, family friendly. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR TONIGHT The Bushwick Book Club Seattle presents original music inspired by The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.  Bushwick artists will take us on journey through deserts, the […]

4/28 LeRoy Bell…

4/28: LeRoy Bell, Erin Austin (OK Sweetheart) 6:30p doors, 7:30p show, all ages, mostly seated, bar w/ID. photo by Corrography TICKETS // FACEBOOK Bar w/ ID. Profits to charity thanks to the generosity of our local sponsors: Two Beers, Seattle Cider, Ninkasi, Georgetown Brewing, Proletariat, Sound Spirits, and Wilridge Winery.

4/21 Jason Webley…

4/21: Jason Webley with Pepper Proud, Chris Poage (Mts. & Tunnels), Johanna Warren 7p doors, 8p show, all ages, mostly seated, bar w/ ID.  TICKETS // FACEBOOK {Pepper Proud} Bar w/ ID. Profits to charity thanks to the generosity of our local sponsors: Proletariat Wines, Two Beers, Seattle Cider, Ninkasi, Georgetown Brewing, Sound Spirits.

4/20 Bing & Ruth…

4/20: Bing & Ruth, Zen Mother, Lori Goldston “For me I feel like different pianos all have their own personalities. So in writing these new songs, I tried to embrace the personalities of the pianos I was spending time with.” – David Moore (who started Bing & Ruth)  7p doors, 8p show, all ages, mostly seated, […]

4/14 Ian McFeron…

4/14: Ian McFeron, Quiles & Cloud 7:00p doors, 7:30p show, all ages, mostly seated. @ BALLARD HOMESTEAD, 6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle TICKETS // FACEBOOK

4/11 The Round (143)

THE Round (143): Guest Curator Sharlese Metcalf (KEXP) featuring MUSICIANS:  Qoqo Roboqs, Haley Heyndericks, Falon Sierra (MoPop Soundoff Finalist) SPOKEN WORD POET: Imani Sims LIVE PAINTER:  Sienna Dawn 7 pm doors, 8 pm show, All Ages, mostly seated.  $7 early discount, $8 general, $10 door TICKETS // FACEBOOK Media Sponsor: KUOW  

4/8 Kate Lynne Logan

4/8: Kate Lynne Logan, guest Kara Hesse Late show: 8:00 doors, 8:30p show, all ages, mostly seated TICKETS  // FACEBOOK

4/8 Next Stage Showcase

4/8: Next Stage Showcase featuring 2017 artists: Qin Tan Jack Carroll Sienna Burnett Tom McGahern Abe Poultridge Abigail Hagan Natalie Reitz Anna Freedman Grace Witherell (Early show, 6:00!)  Come celebrate with us the collaborative works of some of Seattle’s prominent rising artists. This showcase will provide a glimpse into the power of art transcending medium with music, […]

4/7 Led to Sea…

4/7: Led to Sea, The Native Sibling, Robin Bacior 7p doors, 8p show, all ages, mostly seated Tickets available at the door! [Photo, Meghan Klein] TICKETS  // FACEBOOK

4/4 Squirrel Butter…

4/4: Squirrel Butter, Greg Blake Trio 7p doors, 8p show, all ages, mostly seated. TICKETS // FACEBOOK

3/31 Righteous Mothers…

3/31: Righteous Mothers, Alicia Healey “They’re a band of mothers, voices raised together in sometimes poignant, sometimes piercing social comment, in tender tributes and naughty humor…” ––Susan Paynter, Seattle Post Intelligencer 7p doors, 8p show, all ages, mostly seated. TICKETS // FACEBOOK

3/30 Anna Freedman

  3/30: Anna Freedman, INGS, Good Quiver Anna Freedman Big Plans EP release party **Just released! Listen to Big Plans** 7p doors, 8p show, all ages, mostly seated TICKETS // FACEBOOK  

3/25 Rocky Votolato…

  3/25: Rocky Votolato album release  Sophia Duccini, Nathan Reed  7:00p doors, 7:30p show, all ages, seated. Special acoustic concert & Live at Black Belt release @ Ballard Homestead, 6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR TICKETS // FACEBOOK   

3/17 Jesca Hoop

3/17: Jesca Hoop: Sub Pop Album Release Party, guest Ritchie Young (Loch Lomond)  7p doors, 8p show, all ages, mostly seated. TICKETS // FACEBOOK Bar w/ ID. Profits to charity thanks to the generosity of our local sponsors: Two Beers, Seattle Cider, Ninkasi, Georgetown Brewing, Proletariat, Sound Spirits, and Wilridge Winery.

3/16 Steve Poltz…

3/16: Steve Poltz, Reed Turner 7p doors, 8p show, all ages, mostly seated, bar w/ID.  TICKETS // FACEBOOK Bar w/ ID. Profits to charity thanks to the generosity of our local sponsors: Two Beers, Seattle Cider, Ninkasi, Georgetown Brewing, Proletariat, Sound Spirits, and Wilridge Winery.

3/14 The Round (142)

THE ROUND (142): MUSICIANS: Hibou, Sophia Duccini, Eastern Souvenirs  SPOKEN WORD POET: Ebo Barton LIVE PAINTERS:  Grace Witherell & Ariel Orion 7 pm doors, 8 pm show, All Ages, mostly seated, bar w/ ID, reserved tables available TICKETS // FACEBOOK   Eastern Souvenirs photo, Tyler Coray Media Sponsor: KUOW Bar w/ ID. Profits to charity thanks to […]

3/10 The Collection…

3/10: The Collection, Kathleen Murray, Chris King  7p doors, 8p show, all ages, mostly seated, bar w/ ID. TICKETS // FACEBOOK Bar w/ ID. Profits to charity thanks to the generosity of our local sponsors: Two Beers, Seattle Cider, Ninkasi, Georgetown Brewing, Proletariat, Sound Spirits, and Wilridge Winery. Powered by Eventbrite  

2/24 Brenda Xu…

2/24: Brenda Xu album release Overflow w/ Tomo Nakayama, Shenandoah Davis 7p doors, 8p show, all ages, mostly seated.   Tickets available tonight, $15 at the door TICKETS  // FACEBOOK Bar w/ ID. Profits to charity thanks to the generosity of our local sponsors: Two Beers, Seattle Cider, Ninkasi, Georgetown Brewing, Proletariat, Sound Spirits, and Wilridge Winery.

Six Organs of Admittance…

3/3: Six Organs of Admittance, Don McGreevy 7 p doors, 8p show, all ages, bar w/ID, mostly seated. TICKETS | FACEBOOK photo credit Elisa Ambrogio Bar w/ ID. Profits to charity thanks to the generosity of our local sponsors: Two Beers, Seattle Cider, Ninkasi, Georgetown Brewing, Proletariat, Sound Spirits, and Wilridge Winery.

2/21 Next Stage Workshop

FREE – All Ages – Open to the Public Next Stage music/arts industry workshop (downstairs Gallery)  6:00-8:00 pm with local event producer KEVIN SUR discussing BOOKING & PROMOTION (photo credit Zach Gore) Kevin will give some some real nuts and bolts of how to go about building momentum for yourself or your band both locally and […]

2/18 Mimi Gilbert…

2/18: Mimi Gilbert, Emy Reynolds, The Brambles, Beth Whitney, poet Chelsey Richardson “Leave Your Labels At the Door: A night of unifying during these dark times, through the Universal Language of MUSIC” 7p doors, 8p show, all ages, mostly seated. of Chelsey Richardson: “Her writing requires you to think critically and examine the world in which we live…There […]

2/17 Matt Pond PA

2/17: MATT POND PA, FLINN, Completions 7p doors, 8p show, all ages, bar w/ ID, mostly seated. TICKETS // FACEBOOK Bar w/ ID. Profits to charity thanks to the generosity of our local sponsors: Two Beers, Seattle Cider, Ninkasi, Georgetown Brewing, Proletariat, Sound Spirits, and Wilridge Winery.

2/16 Ike Reilly…

2/16: Ike Reilly, Emma Hewett 7p doors, 8p show, all ages, mostly seated. Ike’s tour will feature new songs inspired by the American divide. The songs address intolerance , race, the absurdity and exclusion of religion, drinking , drugging and making it through the day.  In addition to these new songs , Ike will lean heavily into his recent Born On Fire […]

2/14: The Round (141)

THE ROUND 141 :  MUSICIANS: Pepper Proud, Gabriel Wolfchild, Tyler Edwards SPOKEN WORD POET: Savannah Valentine Oliker LIVE PAINTER: Abe Poultridge + Interactive live painter Sara Snedeker Social Arts action tables curated by Lucy Kruesel 7 pm doors, 8 pm show, All Ages, mostly seated, bar w/ ID, reserved tables available TICKETS // FACEBOOK Media Sponsor: KUOW […]

2/11 Peter Mulvey…

2/11: Peter Mulvey, Anna Tivel, Jean Mann 7:00p doors, 7:30p show, all ages, seated. @ BALLARD HOMESTEAD, 6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle Tickets available at the door TICKETS // FACEBOOK 

2/3 Lola Kirke…

 2/3: Lola Kirke, Johanna Warren, Wyndham 7:00p doors, 7:30p show, all ages, seated. Ballard Homestead, 6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle Lola Kirke (Mozart in the Jungle) Johanna Warren – One of “4 Singer-Songwriters You Need to Know in 2015”  – Rolling Stone Magazine *Note: Hiraeth (Riley of Fragile Lung) is no longer able to perform due a […]

2/1 SHEL, Lana McMullen

2/1 – SHEL, Lana McMullen 7p doors, 8p show, all ages, mostly seated. TICKETS   |  FACEBOOK Bar w/ ID. Profits to charity thanks to the generosity of our local sponsors: Two Beers, Seattle Cider, Ninkasi, Georgetown Brewing, Proletariat, Sound Spirits, and Wilridge Winery.

1/27 Edmund Wayne

1/27 – Edmund Wayne, Katie Kuffel, Aly Tadros 7p doors, 8p show, all ages, mostly seated. TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK Bar w/ ID. Profits to charity thanks to the generosity of our local sponsors: Two Beers, Seattle Cider, Ninkasi, Georgetown Brewing, Proletariat, Sound Spirits, and Wilridge Winery.

1/21 Sound Bath

NOTE: The Sound Bath event for 1/7/17 is being rescheduled due to artist illness. We apologize for the change and are aiming to reschedule the event to Saturday, 1/21. All purchased tickets will be honored at the new date. Please email arts(at)fremontabbey.org for more information or to request a refund. Thank you for understanding. ~Abbey […]

1/17 Next Stage Workshop

FREE WORKSHOP 6-8pm at Fremont Abbey (downstairs) Renowned authors and experimental artists Sierra Nelson & Rachel Kessler (Vis-A-Vis Society) join our cast of presenters January 17th to discuss creative collaborations across mediums.   RSVP | FACEBOOK   For more info about the NEXT STAGE PROGRAM visit http://fremontabbey.org/next/

1/14 Rabbit Wilde

1/14: Rabbit Wilde, w/ Honey Mustard 7p doors, 8p show, all ages, seating available. TICKETS | FACEBOOK Bar w/ ID. Profits to charity thanks to the generosity of our local sponsors: Two Beers, Seattle Cider, Ninkasi, Georgetown Brewing, Proletariat, Sound Spirits, and Wilridge Winery.

1/14 Movement Workshop

1/14 Bodies Make Tales: A Workshop Exploring Wellness Through Movement Facilitated by Kimberly Holloway (Choreographer) & Lisa Fann ( Counselor/Writer) All Ages, 12:30-2:30 pm Pay what you can, suggested donation $5-20.  Sponsored by Artist Life Guild, the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and Abbey Arts.  FACEBOOK  

2/28 Benefit

2/28 Music for IRC and NW Immigrant Rights Project: Shaudi Bianca Vahdat, Ellen Adams, Young-Chhaylee Khat 7p doors, 7:30p show, all ages, mostly seated. Cash donation ($12 suggested) FACEBOOK   Shaudi Bianca Vahdat, Ellen Adams, and Young-Chhaylee Khat will join together for an unplugged, round-style concert in honor of two organizations making Seattle stronger: IRC, […]

1/13 Whidbey Island Round

1/13: THE WHIDBEY ISLAND ROUND:  MUSICIANS: Lemolo, Sophia Duccini, Nick Toombs LIVE PAINTER: Fritha Strand SPOKEN WORD POET: Judith Adams @ Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 7:30pm show 7:30 pm show, all ages, bar w/ID, mostly seated INFO

1/10 THE ROUND (140)

THE ROUND 140 :  MUSICIANS: Matt Bishop (Hey Marseilles), Lydia Ramsey and Anna Freedman SPOKEN WORD POET: Sienna Burnett LIVE PAINTER: Lindsey Schoeneman 7 pm doors, 8 pm show, all ages, BAR W/ ID,  mostly seated TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK Media Sponsor: KUOW Bar w/ ID. Profits to charity thanks to the generosity of our local sponsors: Two Beers, […]

12/16 Gundersen Family

12/16: Annual Gundersen Family Holiday Show with Kris Orlowski, Eric Anderson (Cataldo), guests 7p doors, 8p show, all ages, mostly seated. SOLD OUT Bar w/ ID. Profits to charity thanks to the generosity of our local sponsors: Two Beers, Seattle Cider, Ninkasi, Georgetown Brewing, Proletariat, Sound Spirits, and Wilridge Winery.

12/13 The Round (139)

The Round 139 : annual holiday show  Musicians: Lana McMullen, Tyler Edwards, The Native Sibling, Drew Martin, Katie Costello (Pretty Broken Things),  Spoken word poet: Chelsey Richardson Live painter: Jess Smith  ;  Live sewing by Lucy Kruesel 7 pm doors, 8 pm show, all ages, mostly seated TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK Media Sponsor: KUOW    Artist Meal Provided […]

12/10: Bushwick Book Club

6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle 12/10 – Bushwick Book Club Seattle and Jack Straw Writers  Early Show 2:00 PM, Doors 1:30PM All ages, seated, and space to move TICKETS   |  FACEBOOK  

12/11 Open Space Edition 12

12/11 Open Space Edition 12 featuring KATIE KUFFEL  8:30-9:00pm. FREE. Contemplative music by different local musicians each month. Bring cushions/pillows/blankets and lay down anywhere around the Great Hall.  Some cushions & yoga mats provided.  Doors open at 8:00.  No talking and please turn all mobile devices to airplane mode when entering.  

12/8 Gill Landry

12/8 – Gill Landry (formerly of Old Crow Medicine Show) with Lizzie Weber 7pm doors, 8pm show, all ages, mostly seated, bar w/ ID TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK Bar w/ ID. Profits to charity thanks to the generosity of our local sponsors: Two Beers, Seattle Cider, Ninkasi, Georgetown Brewing, Proletariat, Sound Spirits, and Wilridge Winery.

12/2: LEMOLO

1245 10th Ave E TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK December 2, 2016: CATHEDRALS XV Lemolo with string ensemble by Alex Guy (of Led to Sea) Loch Lomond, NAVVI $13 student advance, $15 general advance, $20 door (all) Quiet picnics welcome. All ages, open seating, bar w/ ID in lobby. Bar w/ ID. Profits to charity thanks to the […]

12/3 The Steel Wheels

6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle 12/3 – The Steel Wheels with Honey Mustard 7p doors, 7:30p show, all ages, seated TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK

12/3 DAMIEN JURADO

1245 10th Ave E TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK December 3, 2016: CATHEDRALS XVI Damien Jurado Paris Alexa Kirsten Wenlock $15 student advance, $17 general advance, $20 door (all), series pass $64 (4 shows) Quiet picnics welcome. All ages, open seating, bar w/ ID Bar w/ ID. Profits to charity thanks to the generosity of our local […]

Seattle Rock Orchestra

11/19 – Seattle Rock Orchestra Social Club          SOLD OUT 7:00p doors, 8:00 show, All ages, bar w/ ID, mostly seated. Special engagement, no passes.   FACEBOOK SUPPORT: We serve local beer from Two Beers and Georgetown Brewing Company; local cider from Seattle Cider; Washington wine from Wilridge Winery, a rotating cocktail from Sound Spirits Distillery.  This is a […]

11/15: Open Arts Mic

FREE | 3rd Tuesdays |  7:30 signups, 8:00 start |  All ages, PG13, mostly seated |  All performance art forms welcome.  Music, poetry, dance, more.  Unplugged, no PA, upstairs in the Abbey Great Hall.  Grand piano is available. + FREE Next Stage music/arts industry workshop downstairs at 6:00 – contact Matt for details – matt(at)fremontabbey.org Original […]

11/15 FREE Workshop

Abbey Arts’ NEXT STAGE Presents: Legal Issues for Artists with attorney Ashley Long An informative/interactive workshop + Q&A with attorney, Ashley Long covering legal issues working artists face in their pursuit of career and control of intellectual property. WHEN: 11/15/16 – 6-8pm WHERE: Fremont Abbey Arts Center (downstairs) — FREE and Open to the PUBLIC […]

11/8 The Round (138)

All Ages, Mostly Seated. Special Election Night edition of the Round, Guest Curator: John Roderick Featuring musicians Eric Anderson (Cataldo), Shelby Earl, +guest Spoken word poet and live painter Qin Tan TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK Media Sponsor: KUOW Artist Meal Provided by              ROUND 138 SPONSORED by

11/4 NOAH GUNDERSEN

1245 10th Ave E   FACEBOOK CATHEDRALS XIV: SOLD OUT Noah Gundersen Courtney Marie Andrews Silver Torches All ages, open seating, bar w/ ID in lobby (bar profits to charity – Greening the Abbey campaign sponsored by Church of the Apostles). $14 student advance, $16 general advance, $20 door (all) Quiet picnics welcome. All ages, bar […]

10/29 Special Event

SAT, 10/29,  5:00pm Healing Blessing from the State Oracle of Tibet, the venerable Nechung Kuten: A Benefit for the Nechung Buddhist Center.  $10+ suggested donation, all profits to go the charity. Produced by Amy Lindsay Richards

10/22 Dan Bern

6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle 10/22 – Dan Bern  4:00 & 7:30 Tickets available at the door “With his acoustic guitar and a batch of witty and insightful songs, Dan Bern is rapidly becoming the voice of a new generation of folk music.” – NPR “Dan Bern is a throwback, a singer-songwriter who marvels at […]

10/22: Leyla & Dom

Dom Flemons,  Leyla McCalla (String Trio) (former members of Carolina Chocolate Drops) All ages, bar w/ ID, mostly seated. 7:00 doors, 8:00 show TICKETS  | FACEBOOK SUPPORT: We serve local beer from Two Beers; local cider from Seattle Cider and Schilling Cider; Washington wine from Wilridge Winery, a rotating cocktail from Sound Spirits Distillery. This is a fundraiser event […]

10/20 The W Lovers

10/20 – The W Lovers with Band of Lovers  and Debbie Miller  7pm doors, 8pm show, all ages, mostly seated  TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK  

10/14 Paul Byrom

10/14 – Paul Byrom (of Celtic Thunder) 7pm doors, 8pm show, all ages, mostly seated, Bar w/ID 6:30 meet & greet downstairs in Gallery (includes chance to reserve your seats in the concert hall before doors open) TICKETS | FACEBOOK SUPPORT: We serve local beer from Two Beer; local cider from Seattle Cider and Schilling Cider; Washington wine from Wilridge Winery, […]

10/13: Bumper Jacksons

10/13 – Bumper Jacksons with Jacob Miller (Portland) Nathaniel Talbot 8:00 show, 7:00 doors All ages, mostly seated TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK

10/11 The Round (137)

10/11 The Round (137) featuring: Luke Brown & Dave Chapaitis (Made of Boxes) Gabriel Much (Crystal & Quiet), and guest with spoken word poet TJ, and live painters Emilee Morehouse All Ages, mostly seated Media Sponsor: KUOW TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK Artist Meal Provided by              ROUND 137 SPONSORED by

10/9 Open Space Edition 10

10/9 Open Space Edition 10 8:30-9:00pm. FREE. Contemplative music by different local musicians each month. Bring cushions/pillows/blankets and lay down anywhere around the Great Hall.  Some cushions & yoga mats provided.  Doors open at 8:00.  No talking and please turn all mobile devices to airplane mode when entering.