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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Winter’s hot at Chateau Rive

Flour Mill venue hosts folk, Americana artists

In the last couple of years, Chateau Rive in the Flour Mill has been quietly collecting a following for its concerts, which mostly feature folk, country and Americana artists. The venue is currently in the middle of its winter concert series – shows thus far in the series have included Korby Lenker and the Nicole Lewis Band – and the upcoming schedule boasts an interesting and versatile lineup of touring talent.

Adrian Legg – British songwriter Legg is rightly revered for his unusual guitar work, which combines finger-picking acoustic playing with electronic modifications. There are a lot of styles coexisting in his instrumentals – a little country here, some bluegrass and rock there – and Legg’s virtuosity on his instrument is impressive. Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show.

Peter Rivera – Rivera is the original lead singer and drummer of the ’70s rock band Rare Earth (“Get Ready,” “I Just Want to Celebrate”), and his solo material similarly fuses R&B flavor with traditional blues licks. Feb. 7 at 8 p.m.; tickets are $10.

Wylie and the Wild West – So many country musicians like to opine about the majesty of the open range, but Wylie Gustafson is an honest-to-God cowboy. Along with his band the Wild West, Gustafson specializes in old-school honky-tonk and campfire songs that recall Marty Robbins and Gene Autry. Oh, and he’s also a world-class yodeler. Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show.

New West Guitar Group – Existing somewhere between jazz, folk and easy listening, the trio of New West Guitar Group creates intriguing and mesmerizing soundscapes with their acoustic guitars. Their most recent album features covers of Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” Joni Mitchell’s “All I Want” and the Police’s “Wrapped Around Your Finger,” all translated through lush, unpredictable arrangements. Feb. 20 at 8 p.m.; tickets are $15.

Della Mae – This all-female bluegrass five-piece is already a regional favorite, having been founded by fiddler and Spokane Valley native Kimber Ludiker. They’re coming off a recent Grammy nomination for best bluegrass album, and their rustic style is a happy medium between traditional sounds and modern sensibilities. Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show.