Stories by Ed Condran for the Spokesman-Review

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Brothers from Bend beating the odds against cystic fibrosis while making reggae tunes

Thu., Oct. 20, 2022

The Burton brothers of Indubious will showcase their reggae Saturday at the Lucky You Lounge. The Burtons are also beating the odds in their fight against cystic fibrosis.

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Tickets go on sale next week for Brandi Carlile and Joni Mitchell’s ‘Joni Jam’ in June at the Gorge

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 20, 2022

Tickets for Brandi Carlile and Joni Mitchell's "Joni Jam" in June at the Gorge go on sale next week.

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Judy Collins and Richard Marx are postponing their concerts

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 18, 2022

Judy Collins is rescheduling her October 18 date at the Bing to November 29.Richard Marx has moved his date at Northern Quest to February 10, 2023.

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Tickets for Journey’s return to Spokane Arena go on sale Friday

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 17, 2022

Tickets for Journey's April 14 concert at the Spokane Arena go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. via TicketsWest.com

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A Day to Remember recalls a special night in Spokane

Thu., Oct. 13, 2022

A Day to Remember will perform Saturday at the Podium.

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Emerging singer-songwriter Kelsey Waldon impresses with her latest, ‘No Regular Dog’

Thu., Oct. 13, 2022

Kelsey Waldon will showcase tracks from her latest album, "No Regular Dog," Thursday at the Lucky You Lounge.

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Judy Collins is tougher and busier than ever as an octogenarian

Thu., Oct. 13, 2022

Most octogenarians who break a bone take it easy. But not Judy Collins. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter busted her elbow in Pittsburgh last month, which forced her to postpone her Iron City show.

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Comic John Heffron is aging rapidly and it’s fine

Thu., Oct. 13, 2022

Comic John Heffron actually looks forward to aging as much as he enjoys telling jokes. Heffron will spin his personal tales Friday and Saturday at the Spokane Comedy Club.

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Comic Vir Das has a global approach

Thu., Oct. 13, 2022

Comic Vir Das will deliver his observational humor Saturday at the Bing Crosby Theater.

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Scorpions still rocking like a hurricane

Fri., Oct. 7, 2022

It’s hard to believe, but the Scorpions hit the half-century mark in 2019.

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Art Alexakis is still rocking hard with Everclear in spite of MS

Thu., Oct. 6, 2022

Everclear's Art Alexakis is still on the road despite his MS diagnosis. Alexakis is tough as nails and surprisingly grateful that he has the disease. Everclear will mix in some new songs along with the hits.

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Chris Franjola will deliver his observational and personal humor at the Spokane Comedy Club

Thu., Oct. 6, 2022

Comic Chris Franjola will offer his observational and personal material Friday and Saturday at the Spokane Comedy Club.

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Todd Snider decides to live a little after his mentors pass away

Thu., Oct. 6, 2022

Singer-songwriter Todd Snider will return Sunday to the Bing Crosby Theater. It's been a tough time for Snider, who has lost some of his closest friends in the business.

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Fit for an Autopsy renders its visceral metal at the Big Dipper

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 6, 2022

Heavy metal act Fit for an Autopsy perform Saturday at the Big Dipper.

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Which is the greater sitcom, Seinfeld or Friends?

Thu., Oct. 6, 2022

Eric Deggans, the NPR television critic and I chat about the differences between the two classic '90s sitcoms, "Friends" and "Seinfeld."

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‘The place was packed’: A look at the late Loretta Lynn’s local gigs and legacy

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 5, 2022

Loretta Lynn, who passed away today at 90, played Spokane on a number of occasions.

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Chvrches will play the hits at the Knitting Factory

Thu., Sept. 29, 2022

Chvrches will render its synth-pop Sunday at the Knitting Factory.

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Matt Nathanson left his accent in Boston

Thu., Sept. 29, 2022

Matt Nathanson will showcase songs from his latest albums, "Boston Accent" and "Sings His Sad Heart" Saturday at the Knitting Factory.

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The joy will be formidable at the Knitting Factory

Thu., Sept. 29, 2022

Indie rockers the Joy Formidable will deliver their melodic, guitar-driven material Friday at the Knitting Factory.

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Cartoonish alt-metalists GWAR will wreak havoc at the Knitting Factory

Thu., Sept. 29, 2022

Cartoonish alt-metal band GWAR will perform Tuesday at the Knitting Factory.

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Casting Crowns returns to spread the word and deliver songs from ‘Healer’

Thu., Sept. 29, 2022

When the pandemic hit and lockdown commenced, Casting Crowns vocalist Mark Hall was concerned about more than his band. Hall, 53, has been a youth pastor for more than 20 years.

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Iron Maiden returns to showcase “Senjutsu” and classic metal tracks

Thu., Sept. 29, 2022

Iron Maiden will return Friday to the Spokane Arena. Expect the iconic British band to showcase songs from its latest album, "Senjutsu" and to deliver a number of classics.