Music

For generations of Angelenos, summer at the Hollywood Bowl meant John Williams on the podium, lightsabers glowing in the crowd as he led the Los Angeles Philharmonic through "Star Wars," "E.T." and "Indiana Jones." Now 93, with his baton mostly set aside, Williams still looms over the Bowl each summer, his music echoing through the amphitheater, played by the orchestra he helped make synonymous with Hollywood.

North Idaho church and professional musician Chris James Gootherts is a testament to the tried-and-true phrase that it is hard to keep a good man down – or in Gootherts’ case, a passionate pianist from making music and sharing it with others.

One of the most remarkable performances at the Spokane Symphony’s Masterworks 3 presentation on Saturday night took place before the first note was played. During the preconcert lecture from the stage of the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, guest conductor Darko Butorac began to describe one of the pieces he had selected for the program: Sergei Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5 in B flat Op. 100. Instead of providing a general introduction to the background and structure of the piece, and perhaps some speculation as to the composer’s intentions, Butorac distilled a verbal description of every significant musical detail of Prokofiev’s epic tapestry, tracing themes, harmonies and instrumental entrances. He traced motives and melodies as they passed from one instrument to another, passing through sections or whole movements until attaining their full significance at the symphony’s close.

Will the second time be the charm at the 2026 Grammy Awards for Puerto Rican reggaeton and Latin trap-music superstar Bad Bunny, whose upcoming Feb. 8 halftime show performance at the Super Bowl has generated considerable excitement and controversy?

Ten years ago, local country and Christian singer Valerie Jeanne defied the odds by beating cancer. Now, she’s continuing to tell her story of perseverance and faith through her music – alongside a band of the Inland Northwest’s best.

With this weekend’s third Masterworks performance of the season, guest conductor Darko Butorac will finally get a proper chance to lead the Spokane Symphony after an impromptu appearance last season.

The Spokane Fall Folk Festival is celebrating its 30th year with traditional music, arts and dance.

To begin the second in this season’s series of concerts by the Spokane String Quartet, Helen Byrne, its cellist, stepped to the microphone to explain some changes that had been made in the program.

The demise of Cheney jazz station, KEWU 89.5 FM , saddened many, but the end of one historic broadcast era has opened doors for another nonprofit radio operation.

The piano has taken Yoon-Wha Roh around the world a time or two, but the Washington State University professor has found serenity in the Inland Northwest. By playing with the Spokane String Quartet this weekend, she will be checking a few boxes off her bucket list.

Evoking the sheer prowess of an iconic rock band like AC/DC and their landmark record “Back in Black” is a tall task, but the Black Jacket Symphony is up to the task.

She's your favorite actress' favorite artist. Anne Hathaway joined the legions of celebrity guests who have frequented Sabrina Carpenter's tour in recent months. 

Coming off the heels of a new album, Seattle-based pop-rock band Smokey Brights is headed to the Chameleon to give locals a taste of the “sonic exploration” the band has been cooking up over the years.

Country star Eric Church is returning to the Spokane Arena with the hits as well as deeper tracks from his new record.

Long before the Bing Crosby Theater was renamed in honor of one of the greatest entertainers of all time, Spokane’s own superstar Bing Crosby was finding his footing in a bustling downtown jazz scene.

The Spokane Symphony is bringing back the iconic music of the Harry Potter movie series to the Fox Theater for another year.

Following the death of KISS guitarist Ace Frehley last week, a medical examiner in New Jersey is now investigating the cause. A rep from the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office told TMZ that an autopsy was not conducted on Frehley. However, the rock icon is undergoing a toxicology screening and an external examination. This comes nearly a week after Frehley was placed on life support after ...

The NFL is standing behind its decision to have Bad Bunny on the Super Bowl stage in 2026 amid criticism from President Donald Trump and a slew of other conservative politicians.