Velma E. Ward

seattle, wa


Events:

Cocoa Martini

Where: The Triple Door

Date: 2007-12-16 19:00:00

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Cocoa Martini is a jazz ensemble featuring three outstanding vocalists -- Karen Shivers, Mercedes Nicole and Kimberly Reason -- emerging on the Northwest scene today.

Hed Pe

Where: El Corazon (Formerly Graceland)

Date: 2007-12-13 19:30:00

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Hailing from Orange County, CA, (hed)pe fuse the local sounds of the area punk revival scene with G-funk-inflected hip-hop, a sound the band tagged "G-punk." The group's re-vitalized lineup currently includes vocalist Jared, guitarist Jaxson, bassist Mawk, drummer Devin and DJ Product 1969 (turntables/samples). (hed)pe has been described by Rolling Stone as "the one rare metal act willing to admit that good times actually exist."

PLAID--live in Seattle @ NECTAR w/ TRUCKASAURAS, NORDIC SOUL

Where: Nectar Lounge

Date: 2008-01-18 20:00:00

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Nectar and Sensory Effect present and evening with PLAID--live!! (warp records-UK) with support from TRUCKASAURAS--live!! (fourthcity-SEA) NORDIC SOUL--live!! (decibel, broken disco-SEA) INTROCUT--dj sets (fourthcity,broken disco-SEA) ***Fri. Jan. 18 2007 @ NECTAR LOUNGE--412 n. 36th St.. Seattle, WA (in Fremont) $12adv 21+

Sherwood Tour Dates

Where: El Corazon (Formerly Graceland)

Date: 2008-03-21 20:00:00

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Charlaine Harris: From Dead to Worse

Where: University Book Store

Date: 2008-05-14 19:00:00

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Charlaine Harris is the author of the acclaimed Lily Bard mysteries, most recently Shakespeare's Counselor and the award-nominated Southern vampire series.

Kathleen O'Brien and Kathleen Smith

Where: Elliott Bay Book Company

Date: 2008-03-22 14:00:00

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If you are building, buying, remodeling, or just contemplating green home design, 'The Northwest Home Primer' could be just the guide for resources, problem-solving and ideas. Kathleen O'Brien of O'Brien and Company, a leader in sustainable design and building, and architectural designer Kathleen Smith of EcoSmith Design and Consulting, will speak about their experiences not only as experts in the field, but also from their person experiences with their own 'green home challenges.'

Roland Kelts

Where: Elliott Bay Book Company

Date: 2008-03-30 16:00:00

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The influence of manga, anime, otouku and other aspects of modern Japanese culture and aesthetic on this side of the Pacific is the subject of Roland Kelts new book, 'Japanamerica: How Japanese Pop Culture Has Invaded the U.S.'

Billy Bragg

Where: The Moore Theatre

Date: 2008-06-06 20:00:00

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British singer/songwriter and political activist Billy Bragg is known for his blend of folk, punk-rock, and protest music. His music is a combination of poetry and political comment, with a dash of romance.

Railroad Earth

Where: Showbox Theater (Showbox at the Market)

Date: 2008-06-21 20:00:00

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Railroad Earth has a great bluegrass style mixed with rock and has shown that its music can go well beyond the realm of traditional bluegrass to incorporate folk, Celtic, jazz and rock. Winners of the 2006 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Competition, Greensky Bluegrass is taking Michigan's blend of acoustic roots music on the road.