Music

As the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band rolls through Spokane on their farewell tour, longtime member and keyboardist Bob Carpenter has not had much opportunity to reflect on the band’s nearly 60-year history.

As the Spokane Symphony branches out to focus on community outreach, the Summer Solstice Sunset Concert will drive the BeethoVan to Spokane Valley.

In the late 1980s, as Spokane’s music scene was beginning to blossom, a dynamic group of musicians with the the harmonies of Journey and the hair of Whitesnake couldn’t help but catch the eye of those at the bars they frequented night after night.

From staff reports

From staff reports

As Trombone Shorty put it, Spokane took “a little trip down to New Orleans” at Northern Quest Resort and Casino on Sunday night.

An attorney for R. Kelly is painting a picture of corruption and deceit among the ranks of the federal Bureau of Prison’s staff and inmates, alleging there is a target on his client’s back that can be removed only if the disgraced R&B singer is sent home.

After a restless night of protest, downtown Spokane resonated with street music of all sorts with the purpose of feeding the hungry.

As critically acclaimed guitarist Pierre Bensusan celebrates his storied 50-year career, he continues to live in a “performance by performance” state of mind.

For the Browne’s Addition Summer Concert series, concert coordinator Annie Matlow works hard to create a lineup of all kinds of musicians.

Trombone Shorty looks to bring his New Orleans flare to the Inland Northwest.

Rising Americana duo Goldpine looks to bring the same live performance energy to Spokane that they have bottled up for their upcoming third album.

Since its debut in 2012, Chinook Fest has actively focused on creating a tight-knit community environment and a place for live country music in the Inland Northwest.

Brian Wilson, the musical savant who scripted a defining Southern California soundtrack with a run of hit songs with the Beach Boys before being pulled down a rabbit hole of despair and depression when his highly anticipated masterwork was shelved unfinished, has died. He was 82.

Three Dog Night will be bringing their slew of classic rock hits to Spokane this weekend.

In his upcoming documentary for HBO, Billy Joel reveals that he twice attempted suicide, even landing in a coma, following a messy affair with his best friend’s wife that left him wracked with guilt. 

Air Supply is celebrating 50 years by bringing a slew of soft rock hits to Spokane.

Coming off the release of his latest deluxe record, BabyJake is heading to the first Zephyr Folk Festival for an intimate, completely acoustic set.

Ben Rector is coming to the Spokane Tribe Casino as he celebrates the release of his brand-new album.