Coeurimba fêtes latest CD with two release parties
After two decades of performing in the area, Coeurimba is well known for invigorating, rhythm-driven, infectious dance parties.
But this weekend, Coeur d’Alene’s longest-standing African-style marimba band is hosting two special parties – CD release parties for its newest album, “Knock On Wood.”
Recorded locally at the Black Coffee studio, “Knock On Wood” is from a live performance by Coeurimba at The Shop last summer.
The recording captures all of the contagious energy – hand claps, hollers and whoo-has – expected at any Coeurimba performance.
The six-piece band plays free-spirited, traditional Zimbabwean tunes and original compositions on large wooden xylophone-like instruments called marimbas that were made by Coeurimba member Steve Meyer with woods native to Africa, Asia and Honduras.
Coeurimba appears tonight at 7 p.m. at Hastings, 101 E. Appleway in Coeur d’Alene, and on Saturday at 2 p.m. at The Shop, 924 S. Perry. Both shows are free.
To hear tracks from “Knock On Wood,” go to www.spokane7.com/ soundwave.
With a Twist
Also at The Shop this week is six- and 12-string guitarist and singer John Twist.
The Oregon-based guitar guru has a strong reputation in the region for a deep baritone voice that soars over a strangely enticing combination of driving Celtic music, sweaty blues, sorrowful mountain music and joyful pop.
Twist’s latest album, “The Vine Grows Back,” is a keen display of his virtuoso fretwork and sophisticated songwriting.
Catch Twist on Thursday at 7 p.m. at The Shop. No cover.
Club hoppin’
• Accompanied by percussionist Lance Roethle, local guitarist Gary Burris plays songs from his 2003 album, “The Cool Beyond,” on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Borders Books and Music, 9980 N. Newport Highway. No cover.
• Pop-rockers À la Dave Matthews, Coeur d’Alene’s The Nate Schierman Band performs at 8 p.m. Thursday at Far West Billiards, 1001 W. First. No cover.
• Singer-songwriter Isaiah Dalager performs with Beacon Hill, on Saturday at 9 p.m. at Blue Spark, 15 S. Howard. Cover to be announced.
• After a raucous and belligerent show a few weeks ago, glam-gods The Makers return to tear the house down again on Saturday at 9:30 p.m. at The B-Side. Gorilla Rabbit opens the show. There is a $7 cover.
• Go to Ella’s at CenterStage, 1017 W. First, on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. to catch solo guitarist
Michael Powers, and on Sunday at 4 p.m. to celebrate the 75th birthday of long-time Spokane jazz pianist Arnie Carruthers. Scheduled performers include Carruthers’ daughter Charlotte and jazz pianist Danny McCollim.
• Local hip-hop band Locke and The Chris Wilson Five open a show for members of Portland’s Lightheaded tonight at 9:30 p.m. at The B-Side. There is a $5 cover.