Category Archives: Music

The nomadic life of London piano tuner who values freedom over possessions

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Have you ever in your life wanted to simplify like this? Or after reading Walden in college decided to follow his ways, “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” Watch the … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 21, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Haven’t checked out Vito’s – have you? Join us for Live music at Vito’s. OCT20 Tim Kennedy Trio Oct 20, 2018 OCT21 Lennon Aldort Oct 21, 2018 OCT21 Ron Weinstein Trio Oct 21, 2018

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The evolution of the universal genius – October 2nd at 3:30 PM

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From Cornelius Rosse: There is only one Weekly Update I can paste in here. With SkyOpera events coming fast one after one another, I did not have time to write a second one. The piling up of our events is due … Continue reading →

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Metropolitan Opera HD nearby – the 2018-19 season

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Metropolitan Opera HD Encore Schedule The 2018–19 season features ten live presentations. The live transmissions (at 10 AM on Saturdays) will be followed the same week by encore screenings (on Wednesdays). Below is the encore schedule with its convenient times. … Continue reading →

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Sky Opera opening with festive gala on Thursday September 20th

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Ed Note: Cornelius Rossi has once again organized a wonderful treat for all Skyline opera lovers – and a delightful introduction for those new to opera. Below is a note from Cornelius. Click this link – SkyOSchedule2018_19–CT  for the full … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Queen of Soul

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Jim deMaine

A four-day celebration of Aretha Franklin begins today in her hometown of Detroit. Her funeral will take place on Aug. 31.  “R.E.S.P.E.C.T. As a Black girl in segregationist Virginia, I did not yet know “feminism” or “Black power” but I … Continue reading →

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The Black National Anthem

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: In November I’m attending a caregivers conference that opens with the Black National Anthem. “Lift Every Voice” was unknown to me and it’s taken a bit of research to bring it to life for me. Hope you like … Continue reading →

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Composing an opera at age 11

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Jim deMaine

This very young Mozart-like British prodigy is a virtuoso violinist, pianist and composer. Her parents are both amateur musicians but learned early on that their daughter was something very special. She was featured on 60 minutes on Sunday. She remembers at … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Jim deMaine
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Show Divine – free singalong at the Paramount on May 21st

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Jim deMaine

STG Presents Show Divine at 9th & Pine at The Paramount Theatre on Monday, May 21, 2018. FREE EVENT. Doors at 6:00 pm – Event at 7:00 pm SHOW DIVINE AT 9TH & PINE (original billing used March 1, 1928) celebrates … Continue reading →

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“Itzhak” at the Regal Cinemas

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From Sally Soest: “Itzhak” is a beautiful movie about Itzhak Perlman, his life, his playing, his humanity, his teaching, his family, his sense of what music is and does…. It’s warm and touching and enlightening. It’ s playing today (4/14) … Continue reading →

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Tennis stars can sing too!

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Jim deMaine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO-dESz3k5s&feature=youtu.be

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Perfect

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Edward Christopher Sheeran, MBE is an English singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Sheeran was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk. He has performed here in Seattle at Century Link Stadium.      

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Messiah Sing-a-long tonight

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Tonight at the Seattle First Baptist Church you can enjoy Garfield’s Orchestra’s Messiah sing-a-long at 7:30 PM. Also, you might enjoy the surprise this little girl had after tossing a few coins into a musician’s hat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj6r3-sQr58  

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Medieval Women’s Choir Christmas Concert

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Nowell Sing We December 9, 2017;  8:00 PM; Saint James Cathedral  BUY TICKETS Submitted by Mary Ann Hagen

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SYSO – Special price & transportation – $10

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Jim deMaine

TCHAIKOVSKY | BRITTEN | STRAUSS Saturday, November 18, 2017 | 2:00pm Benaroya Hall Thanks to Mary Lou Brown for arranging this Skyline activity with only a cost of $5 for a ticket and $5 for the Skyline bus. Sign up … Continue reading →

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Dancing with the FIPs

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Sundays may prove a great time to get us up and moving – line dancing, swing, cha cha, waltz and even a few lessons thrown in! Plans are being made for another Sunday on November 19th (no Seahawks game that … Continue reading →

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Socializing this Sunday Evening – Glacier Lounge 5:30PM

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Les McCants has an idea that is going to be tried out this Sunday evening that we hope will be enjoyable to all. Please stop by and listen to DJ Wilson Acuario play the music we’d like to hear (we all … Continue reading →

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“Forever Young” – a Bob Dylan tribute

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Jim deMaine

May God bless and keep you always May your wishes all come true May you always do for others And let others do for you May you build a ladder to the stars And climb on every rung May you … Continue reading →

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I’ll Fly Away

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Tennessee Ernie Ford, Grandpa Jones, Stringbean and Roy Clark – I’ll Fly Away. (Wish I could have these guys give me that send off by ‘n by.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkU23wPE7ZE

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Le duo des chats

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Jim deMaine

“Until his retirement in 1829, Rossini had been the most popular opera composer in history. While “Duetto Buffo di due Gatti” is typically attributed to Rossini, it was not actually written by him, but is instead a compilation that draws principally on … Continue reading →

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May You Stay Forever Young – Pete Seeger

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Jim deMaine

 

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Dueling Banjos

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Jim deMaine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISFgE2njlfo Dueling Banjos – Glen Campbell and Ashley Campbell Glen Campbell Farewell and Tribute Show Hollywood Bowl 6-24-12 (actually banjo vs guitar!) Ed Confession: Yes, I like the 5 string banjo!

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“Dancing til Dusk” at the Freeway Park

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Dancing til Dusk:  Free dance lessons and live bands. Visit DanceForJoy.biz for more information. Lessons begin at 6pm, live band and dancing from 7-9pm Thursday, August 3 – Ben Thomas Quartet – Tango Thursday, August 10 – Zydeco Sound – Zydeco … Continue reading →

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Alexa addiction

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Jim deMaine

My son handed me one of these $50 gadgets a few months ago and I remember thinking that is was one more potential dust collector. But we plugged it in anyway and connected it to our Wifi. That’s it. No … Continue reading →

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