Abbey Arts Tenth Anniversary (10 Events, 10 Days) *PHOTOBOOTH & EVENT SLIDESHOW ON FACEBOOK* Celebrating a decade of arts & culture for all ages & incomes. We’ve done the math and it turns out Abbey Arts has empowered an estimated 225,000 moments (individual experiences) in the past 10 years. That’s concerts, events, classes, rehearsals, art […]
Category Archives: Past Shows
11/8: Open Space Edition 1
January 15, 2015 – 9:15 pm
11/8: Open Space Edition 1 @ Fremont Abbey 8:30-9:00pm. FREE. Doors open 8:00. A new evening of contemplative candlelit music in the Abbey’s Great Hall space. Bring cushions/pillows/blankets. Some chairs & cushions provided. Unplugged music for Edition 1 will be performed by Abby Gundersen on piano. Event Host: Cody Kilpatrick. FREE. 2nd Sundays most months. Edition […]
11/10 – The Round #126
January 15, 2015 – 9:10 pm
11/10 – The Round #126 @ Fremont Abbey Musicians Bryan John Appleby (solo), Song Sparrow Research, guests + slam poet & live painters Guest Music Curator: John Richards of KEXP Event host: Isaac Kaplan-Woolner Bar proceeds go to Literacy Source TICKETS $10+ | More info | FACEBOOK
11/7: OneBeat Seattle
January 2, 2015 – 1:37 am
1245 10th Ave East OneBeat 2015 Music Event – 25 performers from 17 countries w/ special guest Naomi Wachira 8:00 event, 7:00 doors, all ages, bar w/ ID, free parking, TICKETS AT THE DOOR TONIGHT, 7pm Global Resonance, an evening of reflective music featuring 25 musicians from 17 countries, in collaboration with Seattle artists. More […]
11/6: Family Show
January 2, 2015 – 1:34 am
6541 Jones Ave NW Family Event & Square Dance 6:00, Puppet Making workshop with Stephanie, Community Dinner (+ free Veraci pizza while supplies last!), foosball, corn toss, art making and more. Live music & all ages square dance upstairs 7:00-8:30 Event host: Lori Austin & neighbors $5-25 suggested | Facebook Event | 6:00
11/6: St Paul, Tivel, Berkeley
January 1, 2015 – 11:36 pm
11/6 – St Paul de Vence, Anna Tivel, David Berkeley @ Fremont Abbey TICKETS $10 advance, $13 door | FACEBOOK http://stpaulband.com/ http://stpaulband.com/ “From incidental and unplanned beginnings, St. Paul de Vence has emerged out of one genuine step after another into the band they are today. Indeed, they bring forth a sound that grows so […]
11/3: Launch Party
January 1, 2015 – 1:10 am
Evo (3500 Stone Way N) 8-10pm Live music from The Fabulous Party Boys & young artist Katie Kuffel, plus local Two Beers Brewing / Seattle Cider / Wilridge Wine, social arts tables, #Abbey10 Twitter/Instagram contest to win prizes, corn toss game, art making, complimentary snacks, and more! Enter via secret back entrance (free parking). Cash […]
11/4: Art for a Cause
January 1, 2015 – 1:06 am
@ Fremont Abbey, 7:00-9:30p FREE. Light snacks provided. All ages welcome. Give back to the community by making art to help cheer those in need. Join host Bethany Foelber at this art making parting where we will be creating art & cards that will be given to Patrick Place (low income housing a block […]
10/31: The Steel Wheels
December 28, 2014 – 1:16 am
6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle About The Steel Wheels: “The Steel Wheels have captured audiences across the country with their heady brew of original soulful mountain music and their deep commitment to roots and community. Based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, this dynamic four-piece string band marries old-time musical traditions with their own innovative […]
10/23: Drummond, Talbot
December 28, 2014 – 1:15 am
6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle Nick Drummond (of Impossible Bird/The Senate) Nathaniel Talbot (Album Release) TICKETS: $12 adv / $15 door all ages, seated About Nathaniel: “With enveloping lyrical stories and a voice that elicits the ghosts of folk’s storied past, Talbot cuts through the throngs of the Pacific Northwest’s folk-pop hopefuls and stands […]
10/17: Bombadil, Erik Walters
December 28, 2014 – 1:14 am
6541 Jones Ave NW Bombadil – North Carolina “Quirky, multi-textured, wildly inventive, eclectic, and hugely enjoyable,” “…a combination of open-minded chamber folk and the bright and sunny pop music of the 1960s,” “Syd Barrett meets The Beatles,” are just some of the media accolades used to describe Bombadil, a band that over the past year or […]
10/16: Kapoor, Broderick
December 28, 2014 – 1:13 am
Vikesh Kapoor Heather Woods Broderick (of Efterklang/Horse Feathers/Sharon Van Etten) Ora Cogan (Vancouver BC) TICKETS: $9 adv, $13 door | Facebook Event ”Kapoor’s cameos of blue-collar life are poignant and universal: wrecked home towns, insecure employment, busted dreams. An impressive debut.” ★★★★ THE GUARDIAN “A series of sharply etched portraits of struggling Americans that […]
10/13: The Round (#125)
December 28, 2014 – 1:11 am
10/13 The Round (#125) featuring musicians Big Sur, Vicci Martinez, Debbie Neigher, and more sharing the stage with slam poet Matt Gano and live painters Glory Cancro & Penelope (youth artist). 2nd Tuesdays @ Fremont Abbey Arts Center. TICKETS: $8 advance / $10 door | Facebook Event The 125th event in our monthly series of collaborative arts […]
10/9: Gary Louris (Jayhawks)
December 28, 2014 – 1:10 am
Gary Louris, vocalist and lyricist for the Minnesota Alt-country group, The Jayhawks, comes to Seattle, performing a rare concert at the Fremont Abbey Arts Center. With guest Lizzy Gundersen (Le Wrens) TICKETS $20 | Facebook Event All Ages, bar w/ ID. Mostly Seated. http://www.npr.org/artists/87887522/gary-louris http://www.avclub.com/review/gary-louris-emvagabondsem-7265 “…lilting vocals and gentle accoustic fireworks: The slow waltzing guitars and sweet, […]
10/2: Ramblin’ Jack Elliott
December 28, 2014 – 1:09 am
6541 Jones Ave NW *SOLD OUT* Ramblin’ Jack Elliott with Courtney Marie Andrews 5 Time Grammy Award Nominee Doors: 7pm | Show 7:30 pm Tickets: $20 advance, $25 door, $18 senior/student | FACEBOOK RSVP *SOLD OUT* Standing room/partial seating tickets may be available at the door at 7:30pm, waiting list goes up at 6:30pm. $25. […]
9/17: OK Sweetheart, Arc Iris
December 28, 2014 – 1:08 am
TICKETS AVAILABLE @ DOOR OK Sweetheart (Erin Austin) Arc Iris (Jocie Adams of The Low Anthem) Arc Iris who recently opened for The Gypsy Kings at Chateau Ste Michelle winery will be touring back through and playing an intimate concert at the Fremont Abbey sharing the evening with local favorite OK Sweetheart. SUPPORT: We serve local […]
9/11: Lowland Hum
December 28, 2014 – 1:05 am
Lowland Hum, The Collection, Kathleen Murray Doors 7pm | Show 8pm TICKETS available at the door tonight, only $10 | FACEBOOK RSVP “Lowland Hum recently released their self-titled sophomore album, leading to an onslaught of positive attention from everyone from iTunes and Spotify to NPR Music, who debuted it on their First Listen stream; NPR cited […]
9/10 Rabbit Wilde EP Release
December 28, 2014 – 1:04 am
*9/10 Rabbit Wilde (Wild Rabbit – Bellingham) EP Release Party with guests Preacher’s Wife and Patrick Chadwick. All ages, bar w/ ID. 7:00 doors, 8:00 show. “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 […]
9/8: The Round (#124)
December 28, 2014 – 1:03 am
Musicians Rachel Zylstra (NYC), Henry Mansfield and guest perform and collaborate alongside visual artists and slam poet Brian McCracken (Olympia). All ages, mostly seated, PG13 event. About Rachel Zylstra: “From Grand Rapids, famous primarily for Gerald Ford and furniture, comes this wordy, bespectacled, self-conscious young lady who for all you know could be Michigan’s […]
8/22: Ben Chasny
December 28, 2014 – 12:05 am
8/22 Six Organs of Admittance (Ben Chasny’s first acoustic solo show since 2005!) with Alicia Amiri: https://aliciaamiri.bandcamp.com/ and Valley Maker (solo): http://www.valleymaker.com/ Influenced by the Fahey school of guitar picking, his [Chasny] musical style varies from everything from “new folk” to “psychedelic drone” and everything in between, often incorporating chimes and eclectic percussion. His latest […]
8/21: SAM Remix
December 28, 2014 – 12:04 am
@ SAM’s Olympic Sculpture Park “The #SAMRemix returns and we celebrate summer at the Olympic Sculpture Park among Sam Vernon’s site-specific installation, How Ghosts Sleep (Seattle): Hive and SAM’s Olympic Sculpture Park collection, during a special evening of performances, tours, dancing and more at this late-night creative explosion.” {Special Event} Abbey Arts is a co-host sponsoring […]
8/21: Byrne & Kelly – SOLD OUT
December 28, 2014 – 12:03 am
(6541 Jones Ave NW) 8/21 Byrne & Kelly (Celtic Thunder) Acoustic By Candlelight @ Ballard Homestead, all ages, seated “What began as Celtic Thunder’s Neil Byrne and Ryan Kelly performing a series of shows together called ‘Acoustic By Candlelight’ a few years ago has turned into what is now known as Byrne and Kelly. Driven by […]
8/20: Social Event
December 28, 2014 – 12:01 am
TICKETS: $8 early discount / $12 at the door. “The Not-Creepy Gathering for People Who Are Single and Want to Fall In Love.” This event is created and hosted by Jenna Bean Veatch, a performing artist whose last show, 50 HEARTBREAKS (AND I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOUkraine) played last year in Seattle, New Orleans, […]
8/11: The Round (#123)
December 27, 2014 – 5:47 am
(4272 Fremont Avenue North) The Round (#123) – Gabriel Wolfchild (as seen on The Voice), Olivia De La Cruz, Haley Johnsen with Slam Poet Steven Wilbur & live painter Teresa Grasseschi TICKETS: Early $7, Advance $8, Door $10 | FACEBOOK RSVP
8/6: Fremont Yelp Showcase
December 26, 2014 – 5:45 am
Found in Fremont {Special Event} SOLD OUT “Seattle’s top “Yelpers” converge at the Fremont Foundry to experience the best of what our neighborhood businesses and organizations have to offer! This 21+ event is full of local favorites and new discoveries.” Thanks to Yelp for including Abbey Arts in the showcase! Arts activities inside + live […]
7/22: Daniel Blue (Motopony)
December 26, 2014 – 5:30 am
(6541 Jones Ave NW) Daniel Blue (Motopony), Lizzie Weber. Doors 7pm | Show 8pm TICKETS: $12 Advance, $15 Door | FACEBOOK RSVP
7/21: SAM LEE (UK)
December 26, 2014 – 5:05 am
(4272 Fremont Avenue North) SAM LEE (UK) – first Seattle performance by this Mercury prize nominee. w/ Brenda Xu Lee is a 21st-century artist, collecting new versions of old songs on his iPhone and laptop, but his repertoire is steeped in the reek and smoke of folk history and lore, its tales of love, parting, […]
7/17: The Moth StorySLAM
December 25, 2014 – 5:06 am
(1245 10th Ave East) Tickets & Info 8pm storytelling event, 7pm doors, waiting list goes up at 6:30pm for 8pm entry based on space available. All ages, bar w/ ID, mostly seated. All bar profits go to support local nonprofits. Thanks to our local sponsors – Hilliards Beer and Two Beers Brewery; Seattle Cider and Schilling Cider; Washington wine […]
7/14: The Round (122)
December 25, 2014 – 4:59 am
*TICKETS AT THE DOOR TONIGHT* The Round (122): Musicians Naomi Wachira, Jason Dodson (The Maldives), & Scarlet Parke share the stage with slam poet Jessica Lohafer (Bellingham) and live painters Brent Holland & Jess Smith. Doors 7pm | Show 8pm TICKETS: $7 Early, $10 Door | Facebook RSVP
7/9 Breaking Free
December 24, 2014 – 6:30 am
Breaking Free Performance by Emerging Teen Artists Across the River Arts in partnership with Interagency Academy, the Fremont Abbey Arts Center, and Seattle Art Museum presents emerging teen artists exploring the theme of Breaking Free. This one night showcase is curated by members of the Expressive ArtsClass at the University District Youth Center. Breaking Free features […]
7/8: Sarah Kay
December 24, 2014 – 6:15 am
NEW EVENT 5/21/18: BUY TICKETS PAST EVENT: (4272 Fremont Avenue North) Sarah Kay – Spoken word poet from NYC (TED Talk with 8.1+ million views) with guest Karen Finneyfrock Benefit for Nepal *SOLD OUT* Waiting List “A day with Sarah Kay reminded me of poetry’s power to help us make sense of our lives, […]
7/3: Colm Keegan
December 24, 2014 – 6:09 am
(4272 Fremont Avenue North) *TICKETS AT THE DOOR TONIGHT* Colm Keegan (of Celtic Thunder) w/ Laura Durrant Bar w/ ID 6pm (Meet & Greet) | 8pm (General) | TICKETS: $25 General | $45 Meet & Greet
6/23: Jolie Holland
December 24, 2014 – 6:08 am
(4272 Fremont Avenue North) Jolie Holland with Erik Walters (Silver Torches), Susie Philipsen (Yves) Doors 7pm | Show 8pm | General Admission $15 | Doors $20 All ages, bar w/ ID, mostly seated. All bar profits go to support local nonprofits. Thanks to our local sponsors – Hilliards Beer and Two Beers Brewery; Seattle Cider and Schilling Cider; […]
6/21: Ball of Wax 10
December 24, 2014 – 6:07 am
(6541 Jones Ave NW) Ball of Wax 10th Anniversary and Family Concert @ Ballard Homestead The Foghorns, GreenhornBluehorn, Colin J Nelson, Shannon Jae and special guests Doors 1:30 pm | Show 2-4:30pm | TICKETS: $7 Advance | $10 Door Kids 12 and under are free. Concert indoors + lawn games out in the side yard. Picnics welcome.
6/20-21: Fremont Fair
December 24, 2014 – 6:06 am
Arts Tent @ Fremont Fair Saturday Noon-6p, Sunday 11a-5p FACEBOOK RSVP
6/13: BALLARD WATER FEST
December 24, 2014 – 6:05 am
(6541 Jones Ave NW) Abbey Arts & Sustainable Ballard present BALLARD WATER FEST June 13th @ Ballard Homestead, 6541 Jones Ave NW A new nonprofit space for community 2:00-5:00 (FREE) RainWise demos, games, arts activities and neighborhood fun in the side yard 3:00-4:30 Early Show – Yaima (Pepper Proud, Jeff Kimes and Masaru Higasa) inside […]
6/12: Grace Love
December 24, 2014 – 6:04 am
(4272 Fremont Avenue North) Grace Love (special acoustic-ish birthday show), with Danny Godinez Doors 7pm | Show 8pm | TICKETS: Advance $8 | Door $10 We serve local beer from Hilliards and Two Beers Brewery; local cider from Seattle Cider and Schilling Cider; Washington wine from Wilridge Winery, a rotating cocktail from Sound Spirits Distillery, and Jones […]
6/9: The Round (121)
December 24, 2014 – 6:03 am
(4272 Fremont Avenue North) The Round (121): Susie Philipsen (Yves), Tony & Sharis Kevin (The Kevins), slam poet, live painters Glory Cancro & Emilee Morehouse. Doors 7pm | Show 8pm | TICKETS: Advance $7 – $8 | $10 Door SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS:
6/2: Playlist Seattle (3)
December 24, 2014 – 6:02 am
(6541 Jones Ave NW) Playlist Seattle (3) Theatre inspired by the songs of Alice in Chains and The Missionary Position @ Ballard Homestead. Doors 7pm | Show 7:30 pm | TICKETS: Advance $10 | Door $15
5/30: CATHEDRALS X
December 24, 2014 – 6:01 am
1245 10th Ave E *TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR TONIGHT* CATHEDRALS X : A’capella performances by local indie musicians: Jessica Dobson (Deep Sea Diver), Lemolo, Adra Boo (Fly Moon Royalty), Erin Austin (OK Sweetheart), Lizzy & Jonny Gundersen (Le Wrens), Bradford Loomis & Beth Whitney (The Banner Days), Sarah Gerritsen, Sophia Duccini. Open seating in this […]
5/29: Fiddle Showcase
December 24, 2014 – 6:00 am
(6541 Jones Ave NW) Fiddle Showcase @ Ballard Homestead – featuring The Ballard Fiddlers, Rachel Nesvig, and the Barn Owls. All ages, mostly seated. Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7 pm | TICKETS: $7 Advance | $10 Door
5/28: Mariee Sioux, guests
December 23, 2014 – 5:56 am
Mariee Sioux, Gabriel Wolfchild (as seen on The Voice), Kacey Johansing, Devin Sinha *TICKETS AT THE DOOR* Mariee Sioux‘s songs are some of the most intricate and evocative I have ever had the pleasure of hearing. Her lyrics are often stream of consciousness-like and flooded with images of nature and Native American symbolism, part of […]
5/26: ArtNeureau 2
December 23, 2014 – 5:55 am
A visual art show relating to neuroscience – hosted by UW grad students “Art Neureau is an evening exhibit featuring new works by local scientists and artists examining the intersection of art and neuroscience. Join us to explore visual art of diverse genres and mediums accompanied by live music and engaging discussion. The event is […]
5/12: The Round (#120)
December 23, 2014 – 5:54 am
Loch Lomond (Portland), Windoe (Spokane), Hotel Vignette (Nils Peterson of Rose Windows/Ole Tinder) , plus Slam Poet Dalin Costello and a live painter. 120 months in a row! Doors 7pm | Show 8pm TICKETS: $8 Early Discount | $10 Advance | $13 door | FACEBOOK RSVP
5/9: Julia Massey Early Show
December 23, 2014 – 5:53 am
Early Show with Julia Massey & her band + Robb Benson @ Ballard Homestead, 6541 Jones Ave NW Show 4:00 – 530 pm, doors open 3:30pm Arts activities provided by Artist & Craftsmen. Lawn games in the side yard. Picnics welcome. Please park on 65th or 23rd. “Julia Massey sings buoyant, keyboard-powered “children’s songs for […]
5/8: Courtney M. Andrews
December 23, 2014 – 5:52 am
Courtney Marie Andrews, Whitney Lyman, Anna Tivel @ Ballard Homestead Doors 7 pm | Show 7:30 pm TICKETS: $8 Early | $9 Advance | $12 Door | FACEBOOK RSVP
5/5 GIVE BIG Online Event
December 23, 2014 – 5:51 am
GIVE BIG Online event – All donations up to $2500 today are being matched by The Seattle Foundation. Help support young up & coming artists and provide more all ages events for people of all incomes at Abbey Arts venues. All donations go 100% to programs! Share this flyer (and more with your favorite […]
5/1: Chatham County Line
December 23, 2014 – 5:50 am
Chatham County Line (NC), The Earnest Lovers (Pete Krebs & Portland) *Tickets at the door tonight!* 7pm doors, 8pm show, all ages, mostly seated, BAR W/ ID. TICKETS: $15 at the door | FACEBOOK RSVP We serve local beer from Hilliards and Two Beers Brewery; local cider from Seattle Cider and Schilling Cider; Washington wine from Wilridge Winery, […]
5/2: LeRoy Bell
December 23, 2014 – 5:49 am
LeRoy Bell & His Only Friends – Acoustic Concert Doors 6:30 | Show 7:00pm TICKETS: $20 Advance | FACEBOOK RSVP
5/1: Juliann Itter Exhibit
December 23, 2014 – 5:14 am
Juliann Itter – Gallery Party, 6-8pm, FREE – 1st floor entrance Photography Show & Concert Poster Retrospective by Juliann Itter of Jumay Designs. The Round reaches 120 months in a row this May and we’re celebrating on May 1st with an art show reception downstairs in the Abbey Gallery prior to the Chatham County Line […]
5/6: Your ___ Neighborhood
December 23, 2014 – 2:49 am
“Your ____ Neighborhood” Multi-Arts show about gentrification. Presented by Forward Flux. INFO
4/25: Martha Scanlan
December 22, 2014 – 9:02 pm
Musicians: Martha Scanlan with Jon Neufeld, Nathaniel Talbot, Lost Feeling 7:30p show, 7:00 doors “…Projecting a sense of isolation that is as powerful as its sense of place the pull of the landscape is ever-present it’s the kind of work that can be haunting and comforting at the same time.” – No Depression TICKETS: $12 Advance […]
4/24: Rocky Votolato
December 22, 2014 – 9:01 pm
Rocky Votolato Record Release Show – SOLD OUT Some tickets may be available at the door at 8:30pm. $18 cash only 7:30 doors, 8:30 show FACEBOOK RSVP We serve local beer from Hilliards and Two Beers, Seattle Cider, Washington wine from Wilridge Winery, & soda from Jones Soda plus a rotating cocktail. Fundraiser for Literary Source, all profits from bar […]
4/23: Bruce Cockburn
December 22, 2014 – 8:59 pm
Image Journal Awards event with Bruce Cockburn (Member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame). 7:30 SOLD OUT
4/22: City of Music
December 22, 2014 – 8:58 pm
Come say hello at the 2015 Career Day with City of Music @ EMP. INFO
4/18: Mts. & Tunnels, Webley
December 22, 2014 – 8:56 pm
with Jason Webley Mts. & Tunnels CD Release Party with special guest Jason Webley. 8pm show Mts. & Tunnels: “Cozy old-school garage rock filled with bluesy guitar riffs punctuated by vintage horns…” – The Seattle Weekly Jason Webley: “He sings with such force that you can’t help but feel, on a personal level, every twist […]
4/14: The Round (119)
December 22, 2014 – 8:54 pm
Musicians: The Washover Fans, Ghosts I’ve Met, Brenda Xu, slam poet Rebecca Jennings, live painter Matthew Whitney Featured Nonprofit: FEEST Seattle – Food Empowerment Education Sustainability Team – for teens TICKETS: $7 Early Discount | $8 Advance | $10 Door | FACEBOOK RSVP
4/10: Buddy Wakefield
December 22, 2014 – 8:53 pm
*TICKETS AT THE DOOR TONIGHT* 7:00 DOORS, 8:00 SHOW Renowned Slam Poet BUDDY WAKEFIELD with special guests Note: this event may contain some adult language. Viewer discretion is advised. TICKETS: $10 Student | $12 General | $15 Door | FACEBOOK RSVP @ Fremont Abbey Arts Center, 4272 Fremont Ave N, Seattle
4/9: Bryan John Appleby
December 22, 2014 – 8:52 pm
BRYAN JOHN APPLEBY & BAND Brian Noyeswatkins (Tomten), Barry Uhl, Meat Hair. TICKETS: $8 Early Discount | $9 advance | $10 door | FACEBOOK RSVP SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: We serve local beer from Hilliards and Two Beers, Seattle Cider, Washington wine from Wilridge Winery, & soda from Jones Soda plus a rotating cocktail. Fundraiser for Literary Source, all profits from […]
