1245 10th Ave E TICKETS | FACEBOOK October 8, 2016: CATHEDRALS XIII Singers featured include: Jeremy Enigk (Sunny Day Real Estate), Laura Gibson (Portland), and Tomo Nakayama (Grand Hallway) Plus The Passenger String Quartet accompanies All ages, open seating, bar w/ ID in lobby (bar profits to charity – Greening the Abbey campaign sponsored by Church […]
Category Archives: Past Shows
10/7: Buddy Wakefield
April 2, 2015 – 9:00 pm
10/7 – Buddy Wakefield with musicians Oliver Klomp, and Mark Hager Plus poets Tara Hardy, Nikkita Oliver, and Ebo Barton 7:00pm doors, 7:30 pm show, all ages, mostly seated, Bar w/ ID *This performance may contain adult language, not recommended for children. TICKETS | FACEBOOK SUPPORT: We serve local beer from Two Beer; local cider from Seattle Cider and […]
10/4 & 10/5 Robyn Hitchcock
April 2, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Robyn Hitchcock with Emma Swift All ages, bar w/ ID, mostly seated, 8:00 show, 7:00 doors 10/4 – SOLD OUT 10/5 – SOLD OUT *Waiting list at the door, 6:30 signup for possible 8:15 entry based on space available at that time. Standing room only. TICKETS | FACEBOOK SUPPORT: We serve local beer from Two […]
9/30 Jefferson Rose Band
April 2, 2015 – 12:00 pm
9/30 Jefferson Rose Band and duende All ages, bar w/ ID, Dance Party 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 for Artist Life Guild, a non support professional counseling […]
9/16: Matt The Electrician
March 31, 2015 – 12:00 pm
9/16 – Matt The Electrician, Stephan Paul George (SPG and The Vices), Reed Turner 7pm doors, 8pm show, all ages, mostly seated, bar w/ ID TICKETS AT THE DOOR | FACEBOOK SUPPORT: We serve local beer from Two Beer; local cider from Seattle Cider and Schilling Cider; Washington wine from Wilridge Winery, a rotating cocktail from Sound Spirits […]
9/13 The Round (136)
March 29, 2015 – 1:00 pm
9/13 The Round (136) featuring: Ben Hunter & Joe Seamons and Christina Dietz share the stage with Seattle Youth Poet Laureates Angel Gardner and Leija Farr & live painter Tamara Hergert All Ages, mostly seated, PG13 TICKETS | FACEBOOK Media Sponsor: KUOW Artist Meal Provided by ROUND 136 SPONSORED by
8/25 Songwriter Night
March 28, 2015 – 12:00 pm
8/25 – Zealyn with Matt Wright, Tyson Motsenbocker, and Mike Edel. Songwriter Night curated by Kris Orlowski 7p doors, 8p show, all ages, mostly seated TICKETS | FACEBOOK
8/23 Tacos For The Arts
March 27, 2015 – 12:00 pm
Featuring live music from GOODSTEPH and Drew Martin Plus a raffle, all you can eat tacos, and more! All ages, bar w/ ID, 6-9pm At Pecado Bueno, 2356 Eastlake Ave E Donations accepted for $15+ RSVP on FACEBOOK Advance Tickets HERE Love tacos? Love the arts? Abbey Arts and Pecado Bueno are teaming up to host […]
8/9 The Round (135)
March 26, 2015 – 12:00 pm
8/9 The Round (135) featuring: Bears & Other Carnivores Kathleen Murray The Native Sibling share the stage with spoken word poet Steven Wilbur, & live painter Carter Umhau TICKETS | FACEBOOK Artist Meal Provided by ROUND 135 SPONSORED by SUPPORT: We serve local […]
8/5 Nepal Orphanage Benefit
March 25, 2015 – 12:00 pm
8/5 Benefit for Nepal Peace Home Orphanage featuring: Jessica Dobson (Deep Sea Diver) Bryan John Appleby Shay Carlucci (Pretty Broken Things, Ghost Ship) BENEFIT SHOW 7:00 doors, 8:00 show All ages, bar w/ ID (profits to the charity) TICKETS | FACEBOOK
7/21 Byrne & Kelly
March 23, 2015 – 5:05 am
7/21 – Byrne & Kelly Live (of Celtic Thunder) 7pm doors, 8pm show, all ages, mostly seated, Bar w/ID TICKETS | FACEBOOK SUPPORT: We serve local beer from Two Beer; 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 for 6th […]
7/12: The Round (134)
March 23, 2015 – 5:04 am
7/12 The Round (134) All Ages, Seated Arthur James, Emily Donohue, Paris Alexa, share the stage with youth slam poet & live painter Victoriana Dan. FACEBOOK | TICKETS Artist Meal Provided by ROUND 134 SPONSORED by
6/30 Sera Cahoone Solo
March 23, 2015 – 5:03 am
*TICKETS AT THE DOOR* 6/30 Sera Cahoone Special Solo Show With guest Naomi Wachira All ages, bar w/ ID, mostly seated TICKETS | FACEBOOK “Sera Cahoone is a long way from home. Growing up the daughter of a dynamite salesman in the Colorado foothills, she got her start on the drums at 11, and at […]
6/24 Kye Alfred Hillig
March 23, 2015 – 5:02 am
Kye Alfred Hillig The Winterlings 7p doors, 8p show.All ages, bar w/ ID, mostly seated TICKETS | FACEBOOK ABOUT KYE: “Great Falls Memorial Interchange is an album that succeeds on all levels…” – Independent Clauses “An upbeat alt-country musing on what it means to be a good person in our confusing world.”- The Modern Folk “(Hillig) makes […]
6/14: The Round (133)
March 23, 2015 – 5:00 am
6/14 The Round (133) Ayron Jones, Whitney Lyman Lizzie Weber share the stage with youth slam poet Rowan & live painter Wolff Bowden. PG13, mostly seated, bar w/ID TICKETS | FACEBOOK Artist Meal Provided by ROUND 133 SPONSORED by SUPPORT: Have a drink […]
6/12: Open Space Edition 8
March 23, 2015 – 4:05 am
6/12 Open Space Edition 8 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. This month’s iteration of Openspace will feature The […]
6/11: Ball of Wax Volume 44
March 23, 2015 – 4:03 am
6/11 with The Lonely Coast with Annie Ford, Virgin of the Birds, Amanda Winterhalter, Swooning, Kelly Morgan All ages, mostly seated TICKETS | FACEBOOK Celebrating the release of Ball of Wax Audio Quarterly Volume 44, an astoundingly diverse collection of tracks made exclusively with the human voice. The show will include both a […]
6/9: INGS
March 23, 2015 – 4:02 am
6/9 INGS, with Honey Noble, Ben Zaidi All ages, mostly seated TICKETS | FACEBOOK
6/9: Fiddle Showcase
March 23, 2015 – 4:01 am
6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle 6/9 Fiddle Showcase, featuring Ballard Fiddlers w/ Ben Hunter & Joe Seamons 6:30-8:30p, Square Dance Begins 7:30p, All Ages TICKETS | FACEBOOK
6/4: CATHEDRALS XII
March 23, 2015 – 4:00 am
1245 10th Ave E TICKETS | FACEBOOK June 4, 2016: CATHEDRALS XII + Giant Sound Bath (Tickets available at the door, opens 7:00) Indie bands simplified down to only their voices perform in the colossal unadorned St Mark’s Cathedral. Audience sits all around the space on blankets, yoga mats, benches, chairs. Singers this year include: […]
5/21: The Ruth Moody Band
March 23, 2015 – 3:59 am
5/21 The Ruth Moody Band (of the Wailin’ Jennys) w/ Eli West All ages, mostly seated, Bar w/ID TICKETS | FACEBOOK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF6vy2Lo51o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJbRLHh3j_8 Ruth Moody is an Australian-born, two-time Juno Award winning singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, Canada. Founding and current member of the internationally renowned, Billboard-charting trio The Wailin’ Jennys, she has performed in sold-out venues around […]
5/20: Kathleen Murray
March 23, 2015 – 1:05 am
Kathleen Murray Album Release with The Native Sibling, and David Wimbish of The Collection. All ages, mostly seated, Bar w/ID. 7pm doors, 8pm show. TICKETS AT THE DOOR TONIGHT TICKETS | FACEBOOK Kathleen Murray has been writing songs for over a decade. Her approach has evolved but remains true to its roots, as a form […]
5/17: Grants w/ Artist Trust
March 23, 2015 – 1:00 am
NEXT STAGE – SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – ALL AGES SUBJECT: Grant Writing/Art Funding opportunities/Artist Trust GAP grants WHEN: May 17th 2016, 6-8p WHERE: Fremont Abbey WHO: Owen David of Artist Trust Abbey Arts’ young artist program, NEXT STAGE is currently accepting applications (deadline July 15th) from artists ages 18-24 for our Fall 2016 session. During our […]
5/19: Maldives, Lowest Pair
March 22, 2015 – 11:10 pm
5/19 The Maldives Acoustic with The Lowest Pair All ages, mostly seated, Bar w/ID TICKETS | FACEBOOK The Maldives “It’s a love letter to classic American songwriting, a wonder of well-nourished craftsmanship. That title: poetry. As evocative a phrase as any you’ll hear this year.” – City Arts Magazine “More important, the songs on […]
5/14: Lily and Madeleine
March 22, 2015 – 11:59 am
6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle with Shannon Hayden, plus Brenda Xu. All ages, seated, 7p doors, 7:30p show TICKETS AT THE DOOR | FACEBOOK Listen to Lily & Madeleine for free on NPR All Songs Considered https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XxFbJcswQk About Lily & Madeleine: “Listeners are free to wander within the open spaces of these songs, their imaginations […]
5/10: The Round 132
March 22, 2015 – 9:59 am
6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle 5/10 The Round (132) S (Jenn Champion) SISTERS (Andrew Vait, Emily Westman) Porter Ray (Sub Pop) share the stage with spoken word poet & live painters TICKETS | FACEBOOK All ages, seated show. Bring dinner over from neighboring restaurants like Olafs (21+) and play some corn toss and other games before the show. We’ll have […]
5/10: Julianna Barwick
March 22, 2015 – 9:58 am
5/10 Julianna Barwick w/special guest Mas Ysa TICKETS | FACEBOOK All ages, Mostly Seated, Bar w/ID Julianna Barwick is an American musician who was born in Louisiana and raised in Missouri. She currently lives in Brooklyn. Her music is built around multiple loops and layers of her voice. She released her first two collections of […]
5/7: Joan Shelley
March 21, 2015 – 10:31 pm
6541 Jones Ave NW Joan Shelley, with very special guest Michael Hurley TICKETS AT THE DOOR TONIGHT | FACEBOOK 7p doors, 7:30 show. All ages, seated Best parking on 65th between 23rd and 24th. “One of the most beautiful releases of the year” – NPR music review by Will Hermes “Liquid arrangements drift beneath melodies, […]
5/5: Free PR Workshop
March 21, 2015 – 10:30 pm
NEXT STAGE – SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – ALL AGES SUBJECT: Public Relations/Marketing training for Emerging Artists WHEN: May 5th 2016, 6-8p WHERE: Fremont Abbey, Great Hall WHO: PR Wizard, Barbara Mitchell Abbey Arts’ young artist program, NEXT STAGE is currently accepting applications (closing July 15th) from artists ages 18-24 for our Fall 2016 session. During our […]
4/28: Kris Delmhorst
February 14, 2015 – 10:25 pm
4/28 Kris Delmhorst w/ Katie Kuffel All ages, mostly seated, 7p doors, 8p show TICKETS | FACEBOOK “moody, euphoric, and transcendent” -LA Times “bold and brilliant” -Boston Globe “Delmhorst has become a favorite among music fans who like to be challenged as well as entertained.” – Music Box Online “a work of lo-fi beauty… evidence of […]
4/23: LeRoy Bell
February 13, 2015 – 10:24 pm
4/23 An evening with LeRoy Bell w/ guest Laney Jones and the Spirits TICKETS $18 | FACEBOOK All ages, mostly seated, bar w/ ID “LeRoy Bell is an American singer and songwriter. He and his friend Casey James played in Special Blend, and then went on to form their own duo Bell and James, also […]
4/22: Wesley Stace
February 12, 2015 – 10:22 pm
6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle 4/22 Wesley Stace (John Wesley Harding) + Qazi (Rabia Qazi of Rose Windows) 7p doors, 7:30 show, all ages, seated. TICKETS | FACEBOOK “The sameness also extends the music, which is, almost to a fault, understated acoustic folk-pop, accented with mournful strings.” – Pop matters “Stace’s eye for sharp detail and […]
5/12: Rob & Trey (Bluegrass)
February 11, 2015 – 1:57 am
5/12 Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley grammy-nominated bluegrass duo live at Fremont Abbey w/guest Anna Tivel “Rob Ickes has been playing bluegrass with his much-decorated band Blue Highway for over twenty years, during which time he has been adjudged Bluegrass Dobro Player Of the year fifteen times.” “Trey Hensley is bursting at the seams with […]
4/15: Laura Gibson
February 10, 2015 – 10:05 pm
4/15 Laura Gibson, Chris Staples TICKETS | FACEBOOK “When Bob Boilen introduced Laura Gibson at the recording of the first-ever Tiny Desk Concert, he said, ‘This might be the start of something, it might not be.’ New beginnings can usher in new waves of creativity and — as the Tiny Desks have done for us […]
4/14-16: Playlist Seattle
February 9, 2015 – 10:31 pm
6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle Playlist Seattle IV – Women Who Rock, Directed by Kelly McMahon Thursday, April 14 at 7:30pm w/ special performance by Jamie Nova Sky Friday, April 15 at 7:30pm w/ special performance by Whitney Mongé Saturday, April 16 at 7:30pm w/ special performance by Amanda Hardy TICKETS | FACEBOOK $15 each, $30 for […]
4/12: The Round (131)
February 8, 2015 – 10:44 pm
4/12 The Round (131) Kevin Murphy (The Moondoggies) Sadie Ava (Sundries / A String of Pearls) Lonely Mountain Lovers share the stage with spoken word poet Wolff Bowden & live painters Jess Smith & Emilee Morehouse. Music for Round 131 curated by Steven Graham. TICKETS $8-10 | FACEBOOK Artist Meal Provided by […]
4/2: The Banner Days, more
February 7, 2015 – 1:09 am
A Night of Strings with The Banner Days, Courtney Marie Andrews, and Nick Foster A magical night of storytelling and song paired with the delicate vibrancy of a string quartet. All three acts will take turns showcasing their songs in a new light. The Banner Days – www.thebannerdays.com “Artists, Bradford Loomis and Beth Whitney, are as […]
4/1: Rabbit Wilde
February 6, 2015 – 8:43 pm
4/1 Rabbit Wilde, with Spare Rib & Bluegrass Sauce TICKETS | FACEBOOK “Rabbit Wilde captures the wind, the streams and the mountain air in their songs. Their beautiful vocal harmonies take you down a well-beaten path in the wilderness accompanied by rhythm and melodies from the classic Americana folk instrument family…This quartet of incredible musicians […]
3/30: Birds of Chicago
February 5, 2015 – 4:04 am
TICKETS | FACEBOOK Birds of Chicago (full band), with guest Raina Rose (Portland) “…[Birds of Chicago] performances often feel playful, from the hearty rapport of their harmonizing to Russell’s capricious sculpting of enunciation, phrasing and tone. They show us a way to fully live with the awareness that nothing’s forever and everything’s at stake.” – […]
3/19: Soundbath Event
February 4, 2015 – 10:32 pm
3/19 Sound Bath Event with Daniel Blue, Luke Will, Daniella White TICKETS: $20 advance, $25 door | FACEBOOK Capacity is limited for this event. Bring your own yoga mat if possible, we will have a limited number of mats & cushions available. Tea will be available for donation. All ages, very quiet event. No cameras or phones […]
3/11: Creative Mornings
February 3, 2015 – 5:53 am
Abbey Arts co-presents: Creative Mornings Seattle
3/10: Ben Fisher, Shelby Earl
February 3, 2015 – 4:09 am
3/10 Ben Fisher with Shelby Earl Ben Fisher Returns From The Land Of Ben-Gurion Ben Fisher is visiting the Pacific Northwest this spring and will be playing his first show in Seattle in over a year and a half. In this one-off performance, he’ll be previewing songs from the concept record he’s working on, titled […]
3/8: The Round (130)
February 3, 2015 – 3:40 am
3/8 The Round (130) – Three musicians sharing the stage with live painters and spoken word poet. Musicians: Alex Guy (Led to Sea), Drew Martin, Tyler Edwards Spoken word poet: Sarah Kay (NYC) Live painter: John Osgood (Bherd Studios) Youth painter: Suzi Spooner All ages, mostly seated TICKETS | FACEBOOK Artist Meal Provided by […]
3/4: Young Artist Showcase
February 2, 2015 – 8:49 pm
March 4, 2016: Young Artist Showcase Doors @ 7p; Show @ 8p Abbey Arts has launched the premiere iteration of a new Young Artist Program. The program is a career-development workshop series designed to help young Seattle area musicians, performance poets, and visual artists to learn & grow towards a sustainable career in the arts. The […]
2/25: OWEN
February 2, 2015 – 2:37 am
SOLD OUT: OWEN w/guest Birthmark (solo) Waiting list “Polyvinyl Records touring artist OWEN (Mike Kinsella of American Football) performs solo in the Great Hall at Fremont Abbey Arts Center, Seattle” “Owen is the solo project of Chicago’s Mike Kinsella. As a departure from over a decade of work playing in a variety of bands — […]
2/12: Emmet Cahill
February 1, 2015 – 11:52 pm
2/12 Emmet Cahill (of Celtic Thunder) with Emily Ann Peterson Meet & Greet 6pm. – Show Time 7pm (Music will begin with an opening set by Emily Ann Peterson followed by Emmet Cahill taking the stage at 7:30pm) After his sold out tour of the west coast in 2015, Celtic Thunder star Emmet Cahill returns […]
2/9: The Round #129
January 31, 2015 – 3:03 am
2/9 The Round 129 3 musicians share the stage with a Spoken Word poet and live painter. Musicians sharing the stage: Lana McMullen, Sophia Duccini, Debbie Miller Spoken Word poet: Chelsey Richardson Youth Spoken Word poet: Samone Youth live painter: Lina TICKETS | FACEBOOK Lana McMullen Sophia Duccini Debbie Miller
2/5: ARTIST EXHIBIT, FREE
January 30, 2015 – 6:48 pm
2/5 Victoriana Dan & Madeline Owen Art Opening & Gallery Party, 6-8pm, FREE – 1st floor entrance Art Opening by Victoriana Dan & Madeline Owen (participants in Abbey Arts’ Young Artist Program) The Gallery party will be downstairs at the Fremont Abbey Arts Center on Friday February 5th and light refreshments will be available. Stop by anytime between […]
1/29: Jessica Lea Mayfield
January 28, 2015 – 3:54 am
Jessica Lea Mayfield with Matt Batey (Ruler/Cataldo) “Jessica Lea Mayfield’s echo-laden bluegrass vocals mesh with scorching electric guitar lines to render remarkable results” – John Luersson (Rolling Stone) TICKETS | FACEBOOK SUPPORT: Have a drink for charity! We serve local beer from exclusive beer sponsor Hilliards; local cider from Seattle Cider and Schilling Cider; Washington wine from […]
1/23: Bleachbear
January 27, 2015 – 7:34 pm
Join Bleachbear as they celebrate the completion of their second album, “Cowboy Movie Star.” They will also be premiering their new music video at the show. Siahna from this year’s season of The Voice and Mason Turner and The Reign will be opening this all-ages show. Doors open at 7 PM, music begins at 7:45 […]
1/15: Maldives, Winterlings
January 26, 2015 – 3:28 am
The Maldives (acoustic), The Winterlings (album release), plus Harm (Alaska) + “The Winterlings are an American Folk Music duo based in Seattle. They have played the CMJ Music festival in Manhattan, The Juan De Fuca Festival in Port Angeles, Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle and Fisherman’s Village Music Festival in Everett just to name a […]
1/12: The Round #128
January 25, 2015 – 4:14 am
1/12 The Round – 3 musicians share the stage with a performance poet and live painter. $8 / $10 -Musicians: […]
1/10: Open Space Edition 3
January 25, 2015 – 3:00 am
1/10 Open Space Edition 3 @ Fremont Abbey 8:30-9:00pm. FREE. Contemplative music. Bring cushions/pillows/blankets. Edition 3 features music by Zadok, Lacey Brown, Matt Chism. Doors open at 8:00.
1/8: The Cloves
January 25, 2015 – 2:16 am
1/8/16: The Cloves, with Robert Deeble “Modern Americana Folk harmonized through a ‘60s pop lens.” “The Cloves are a 6-piece folk/pop band based in a small town called Sumner just outside of Tacoma, Washington. Songwriters Michael Hochstatter and Kevin Poleskie sing personal, confessional lyrics over a musical tapestry that includes cello and vintage keyboards alongside […]
12/19: Gundersen Family
January 24, 2015 – 8:16 pm
2424 SPECIAL EVENT! *SOLD OUT* The Gundersen Family Holiday Show w/ special guests: Lemolo, Ivan & Alyosha, John Van Deusen (formerly of The Lonely Forest), Valley Maker WAITING LIST | FACEBOOK EVENT 8pm show, all ages, bar w/ ID. $20 tickets, profits to charity. This is a mostly seated show and is general admission. Some standing room in […]
12/13: OpenSpace Edition 2
January 23, 2015 – 5:32 am
12/13: OpenSpace Edition 2 @ Fremont Abbey 8:30-9:00pm. FREE EVENT. Doors open 8:00. Contemplative music by candlelight. Bring cushions/pillows/blankets. Sit anywhere around the space. Some chairs available. Please silence all devices. Open Space is a new project held on most 2nd Sundays at 8:30pm. Music for Edition 2 by Erin Jorgensen on marimba.
12/3: The Winter Round
January 22, 2015 – 6:13 am
Live @ The Triple Door! On a Thursday this year. Our special show with alumni from past Rounds, but this year we are going all out with select artists from the past 10 years! Join us for a fabulous evening at the amazingly plush Triple Door venue downtown across from Benaroya (underneath The Wild Ginger). […]
12/1: Abby Gundersen
January 21, 2015 – 12:21 am
12/1* Abby Gundersen album release concert, with special guest appearance by Noah Gundersen. Plus Angelo Deaugustine opens the show. Come for a relaxing evening concert with mostly instrumental music in the Great Hall upstairs at Fremont Abbey Arts Center. LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR TONIGHT $13 About the new album: “‘Aurora’ is […]
11/21: Chris Paul Stelling
January 20, 2015 – 8:22 am
11/21 Christopher Paul Stelling, Planes on Paper @ Ballard Homestead. TICKETS $10 ADVANCE NPR Tiny Desk Concert | CBS Saturday Morning “Hard Work” Performance | Country Weekly “Horse” Performance
11/20: The Banner Days
January 20, 2015 – 3:49 am
6541 Jones Ave NW 11/20 The Banner Days (Bradford Loomis/Beth Whitney) Album Release with Tim Wilson (Ivan & Alyosha), Emily Ann Peterson TICKETS: $10-$12 advance, $15 door | FACEBOOK “A banner day” is an old saying referring to a day so good, you could hang a banner over the whole thing in celebration. New Seattle duo, […]
