Stories by Ed Condran for the Spokesman-Review

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An unpredictable and uncompromising comic makes her Spokane debut

Thu., Nov. 10, 2022

Unpredictable comic Becky Robinson brings her characters and personal material to the Spokane Comedy Club.

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‘Clerks’ star Jason Mewes will deliver ‘ankledotes’ at the Spokane Comedy Club

Thu., Nov. 10, 2022

Clerks 3 star Jason Mewes will tell "ankledotes" Friday at the Spokane Comedy Club.

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From the King to the Kingston Trio

Thu., Nov. 10, 2022

The Kingston Trio will play folk tunes from the band's '50s and '60s heyday Thursday at the Bing Crosby Theater.

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Phantogram will play Saturday at the Knitting Factory

Thu., Nov. 10, 2022

“Ceremony” is an audacious title for anything in the synth-driven alternative rock world. One of New Order’s greatest songs bears the same name. However, Phantogram decided to go with the same moniker with the release of its latest album, “Ceremony” and it’s fine.

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Avant rockers The Flaming Lips return to the Knitting Factory with song and spectacle

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 10, 2022

Avant-rockers the Flaming Lips will return Sunday to the Knitting Factory.

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Perry Farrell is well enough to play the Spokane Arena and the frontman makes a Lollapalooza announcement

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 8, 2022

Jane's Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell discusses his return to the stage after his band missed a few shows on its tour with Smashing Pumpkins, which stops Wednesday at the Spokane Arena. Farrell also reveals that his project Lollapalooza will make its debut in India in 2023.

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An Alaskan adventure to remember in Juneau, Glacier Bay and beyond

Mon., Nov. 7, 2022

Fishing in Auke Bay off the coast of Juneau and a cruise in Glacier Bay were truly unforgettable experiences. Bears frolicking, dolphins basking and stunning glaciers were part of an Alaskan adventure.

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Alt-rock pioneers Jane’s Addiction and Smashing Pumpkins to rock the Spokane Arena

Thu., Nov. 3, 2022

Smashing Pumpkins and Jane's Addiction will perform Wednesday at the Spokane Arena.

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Head Toad Glen Phillips brightens with ‘There is So Much Here’

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 3, 2022

Glen Phillips is back with some optimistic material. The leader of Toad the Wet Sprocket will focus on songs from his latest album, "There is So Much Here."

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Walker Hayes loves Spokane and touring behind ‘Country Stuff’

Thu., Nov. 3, 2022

Country sensation Walker Hayes will play the hits Thursday at the Spokane Arena.

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Hopefully the Spokane Comedy Club will serve coke when John Caparulo performs

Thu., Nov. 3, 2022

Comic John Caparulo will return to the Spokane Comedy Club to deliver his observational humor.

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Black Jacket Symphony will recreate ‘Led Zeppelin IV’ at the Bing

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 3, 2022

Black Jacket Symphony, an eclectic tribute band, will play Led Zeppelin IV in its entirety and other songs from the iconic British group, Friday at the Bing Crosby Theater.

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That scent can only mean Snoop Dogg is on the way on his Holidaze of Blaze tour

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 31, 2022

Tickets for Snoop Dogg go on sale Friday for the rapper's "Holidaze of Blaze' show at the Spokane Arena.

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A Dead Poet is indebted to a famous Spokane resident

Thu., Oct. 27, 2022

Dead Poet Society will showcase its eclectic rock tunes Friday at the Lucky You Lounge.

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Country star Cody Johnson will play Spokane Arena

Thu., Oct. 27, 2022

Country star Cody Johnson will play Spokane Arena.

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Madame Ozzy proves that woman’s got the power

Thu., Oct. 27, 2022

Madame Ozzy, Paradise Kitty and Thunderstruck are three all-female metal tribute bands who will play Sunday at Northern Quest Resort & Casino.

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Warren Miller Entertainment makes your day with new skiing film

Thu., Oct. 27, 2022

"Daymaker" is the latest skiing film from Warren Miller Entertainment, which will screen Saturday at the Bing Crosby Theater.

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Who’s Bad brings music of Michael Jackson to Spokane’s Bing Crosby Theater

Thu., Oct. 27, 2022

"Who's Bad," a Michael Jackson tribute band, will perform Friday at the Bing Crosby Theater.

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A Coeur d’Alene native who left for London in 1997 returns to deliver comedy

Thu., Oct. 27, 2022

Comic Dave Fulton, who hails from Coeur d'Alene but lives in London will perform Friday at the Hayden Cinema and Sunday at the Spokane Comedy Club. Fulton will joke about social issues, politics and life in the UK.

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The dream finally hits the silver screen for Don Emerson and his family

Sat., Oct. 22, 2022

South Hill's Donnie Emerson and his family caught a screening of "Dreamin' Wild," a film about Emerson and his brother Joe's attempt at becoming rock stars straight out of the farmland of Fruitland during the '70s. The film focuses on the re-discovery of their debut album, "Dreamin' Wild" and the fall out.