Music Calendar

Music

“The African American Spiritual Tradition: Tell the World” - Presented by the Palouse Choral Society. Songs trace the history of African American spirituals, from African roots to slavery, Civil Rights songs and gospel music. This tradition speaks to universal issues of the human condition—hardship, joy, sorrow and hope. Selections by Moses Hogan, Robert Shaw and Alice Parker, Andre Thomas, Thomas Dorsey, Rollo Dilworth, Keith Hampton, Byron Smith and William Dawson. Friday performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 1410 NE Stadium Way, Pullman. Sunday performance will begin at 4 p.m. at Silverthorne Theatre, 500 Eighth Ave., Lewiston. Tickets are available at the door or by visiting palousechoralsociety.org. $20; $8/students; Free/ages 6-12.

Northwest BachFest - Through March 11. The 40th annual Northwest Bach Festival features classical music concerts across the region. Tickets packages, including special 40th anniversary tickets that include seven shows, more information and calendar are available at www.nwbachfest.com. $15-$35/individual shows; $200/anniversary ticket.

Dave McRae - Folkabilly. Friday, 6 p.m., Craftsman Cellars, 1194 W. Summit Parkway. Free. (509) 413-2434.

Back Porch Trio - Folk, country, swing and blues. Friday, 6:30 p.m., Hills’ Restaurant & Lounge, 401 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 747-3946.

The Celtic Aires - Women’s vocal ensemble specializing in Celtic music. Friday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Spokane Public Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5300.

Secrets - Post-hardcore. CD Release show with Moretta, Alive in Barcelona, Velafire and Of Truth. Friday, 6:30 p.m., the Pin, 412 W. Sprague Ave. $15. (509) 368-4077.

Back Porch Trio - Folk, country, blues and rock and roll. Friday, 6:30 p.m., Hills’ Restaurant & Lounge, 401 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 747-3946.

Secrets - Post-hardcore. CD release show with Moretta, Alive in Barcelona, Valafire and Of Truth. Friday, 6:30 p.m., the Pin, 412 W. Sprague Ave. $15. (509) 368-4077.

Kevin Hekmatpanah - Kevin Hekmatpanah, cello, with pianist Paulina Zamora will play pieces from Beethoven, Rachmaninoff and contemporary Chilean composer Karina Glasinovic. Admission by donation. Friday, 7 p.m., Harrington Opera House, 19 S. Third St., Harrington. (509) 253-4719.

Young Dubliners - Celtic rock. Friday, 8 p.m., The Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $14. (866) 468-7623.

Corey Kilgannon - Singer-songwriter. With Mr. Manager. Friday, 8 p.m., The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. $10-$12. (509) 747-2174.

The Nth Power - Soul. Friday, 8 p.m., The Hive, 207 N. First St., Sandpoint, ID. $12-$15. (208) 290-3048.

International String Trio - Featuring Russian-born guitarist Slava Tolstoy, virtuoso violinist Rob Flax and American acoustic bassist Greg Feingold, the IST’s players embody its cosmopolitan aesthetic. The trio’s riveting performances encompass a breathtaking range of styles, including Gypsy swing, old-time Appalachian laments, traditional Irish reels, celebratory klezmer, passionate tango, graceful French musette and burning bluegrass. Friday, 8 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. $15; $18/at the door. (208) 882-4127.

Blues Cats for Kids - Blues. Four bands, beginning at 1 p.m. Fundraiser for four charities serving local kids. Presented by the Inland Empire Blues Society. Saturday, 1-9 p.m., Roadhouse, 20 N. Raymond Road, Spokane Valley. (509) 413-1894.

Howling Gaels - Lively jigs and reels, love songs, airs, drinking songs and traditional Irish songs sure to get your feet tapping. Howling Gaels includes two soloists on violin and tin whistle and a rhythm section of bouzouki, bass and traditional Irish percussion. Saturday, 2 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 893-8260.

Ken Davis - Variety. Saturday, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Maryhill Spokane Tasting Room, 1303 W. Summit Parkway. (509) 443-3832.

Atmosphere - Hip-hop. With Evidence. Saturday, 7 p.m., Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $25. (866) 468-7623.

Dave McRae - Folkabilly. Saturday, 7 p.m., The Shop, 924 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 328-4811.

Cattywomp - Blues rock. With The Monties and Quaggadog. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., The Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. $5; $7/at the door. (509) 863-8098.

Steep Canyon Rangers - Pops 5 - Steep Canyon players are modern bluegrass music’s hard-charging innovators, with Nicky Sanders’ gale-force fiddle breakdowns and Mike Guggino’s blistering mandolin solos, this North Carolina band earned a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album in 2013. Morihiko Nakahara, conductor. Saturday, 8 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $39-$86. (509) 624-1200.

Good Old War and Justin Nozuka - Indie. Co-headline show. Saturday, 8 p.m., The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. $20. (509) 747-2174.

Broken Whistle - Three fiddles and an upright bass with vocal harmonies. Celtic music from traditional ballads to contemporary songs. Sunday, 2 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. Free. (509) 893-8280.

Jam for Bread Benefit for Crosswalk - Sidhe, Spokane Area Youth Choirs and The Weddle Twins will perform to raise money for Crosswalk, Volunteer of America’s teen shelter in downtown Spokane. Crosswalk relies on community support to keep its doors open. Sunday, 3 p.m., Westminster Congregational Church of Christ, 411 S. Washington St. $10/adults; $8 students/seniors; $12 families. (509) 624-1366.

BASSOONarama - BASSOONarama is an annual event at EWU that brings together over 40 bassoons for a day of learning and performance. Special guest this year is Mark Eubanks of the Oregon Symphony and the Bassoon Brothers Quartet. Event will take place in the EWU Music Building Recital Hall. Sunday, 4 p.m., Eastern Washington University, 304 Sutton Hall, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2241.

Keys N Krates - Electronic. Part of the “Cura Tour” with Promnite and Jubilee. Sunday, 8 p.m., Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $22-$25. (866) 468-7623.

Santana - Part of “The Divination Tour.” Rock and roll hall-of-famer and Grammy Award-winning Carlos Santana will perform songs from his 40-year career, spanning from Woodstock to “Supernatural.” Sunday, 8 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $65.50-$85.50. (509) 279-7000.

Floating Crowbar - Floating Crowbar plays a high energy mix of Irish instrumental music and songs drawn from traditional and contemporary sources. Celebrate in the weeks leading up to St. Patrick’s Day by listening to Irish music played on uilleann pipes, flute, whistle, banjo and mandolin as well as fiddle and guitar. Monday, 3 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake. Free. (509) 893-8330.

Audrey Logan - Pops 6 - Seattle native takes a song you’ve heard a thousand times and spins it on its heels. Whether she’s jammin’ on her trombone or sailing through a song with her nothing-held-back, multi-octave vocals, she captivates audiences. Adored in Scott Bradlee’s acclaimed Postmodern Jukebox, she performs jazz, neo-soul, classic rock and more. Morihiko Nakahara, conductor. Monday, 8 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $39-$86. (509) 624-1200.

Bobby and Tommy - Country variety. Music begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday, VFW Post 1474, 2902 E. Diamond Ave. Free. (509) 487-3784.

Floating Crowbar - Floating Crowbar plays a high energy mix of Irish instrumental music and songs drawn from traditional and contemporary sources. Celebrate in the weeks leading up to St. Patrick’s Day by listening to Irish music played on uilleann pipes, flute, whistle, banjo and mandolin as well as fiddle and guitar. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. (509) 893-8300.

Covering Country with The Holy Broke - Part of the March Open Mic Series. Tuesday, 8 p.m., The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. (509) 747-2174.

Floating Crowbar - Floating Crowbar plays a high energy mix of Irish instrumental music and songs drawn from traditional and contemporary sources. Celebrate in the weeks leading up to St. Patrick’s Day by listening to Irish music played on uilleann pipes, flute, whistle, banjo and mandolin as well as fiddle and guitar. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Covering Film with Scott Ryan - Part of the March Open Mic Series. Wednesday, 8 p.m., The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. (509) 747-2174.

Floating Crowbar - Floating Crowbar plays a high energy mix of Irish instrumental music and songs drawn from traditional and contemporary sources. Celebrate in the weeks leading up to St. Patrick’s Day by listening to Irish music played on uilleann pipes, flute, whistle, banjo and mandolin as well as fiddle and guitar. Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250.

Marbin - Progressive jazz-rock. With Spyn Reset (electro-rock). Thursday, 7:30 p.m., The Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. $8; $10/doors. (509) 863-8098.

Covering Women with Windoe - Part of the March Open Mic Series. Thursday, 8 p.m., The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. (509) 747-2174.

Dave McRae - Folkabilly. March 9, 6-8:30 p.m., Dry Fly Distilling Tasting Room, 1003 E. Trent Ave. Free. (509) 328-4811.

Rings of Saturn - Metal. With Nekroblikon, Allegaeon, Lorna Shore, Entheos and A Cryptic Ending. March 9, 6:30 p.m., the Pin, 412 W. Sprague Ave. $20. (509) 368-4077.

“Scotch and Rock!” - EWU Symphony Orchestra presents their “Scotch and Rock!” concert, featuring music of Led Zeppelin and Mendelssohn’s Symphony #3. Lynne Feller-Marshall is the featured bassoon soloist. Friday, March 9, Friday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Showalter Hall Auditorium, 526 Fifth St., Cheney. $5; $3/seniors and students; free/EWU faculty and students. (509) 359-2241.

Bryan John Appleby - Singer-songwriter. Friday, March 9, Friday, 8 p.m., The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. $8-$10. (509) 747-2174.