Skagit Art Music – The SAM Project is a digital publication and events calendar covering fine arts and exceptional performances found in and around the Skagit region.
Summer officially kicked off last week with a drenching rainstorm, no surprise there. Under the high peaked hay barn roof of the Conway Muse, six local bands got together to make great music together and support a worthwhile cause. What’s the worst…
In an astoundingly varied fashion, young people at Anacortes High poured out their souls and shared parts of their life with the unsuspecting audience. When our youth contributor Jade Carter approached me several weeks ago about covering an upcoming event she was…
Paul Russell leads the group through a series of fun, thought provoking exercises in the first of four sessions. Ever wonder what music feels like, what physical shape it assumes? If you’ve ever pondered these esoteric questions, Paul Russell is probably a…
The ACT Theatre in Anacortes has a history of strong and ambitious productions, with a wealth of local talent from which to draw upon. Opening on March 30, and running through April 28th is the Dolly Parton musical “9 to 5”, featuring the…
The Hawaiian Slack Key Festival rolled into town with lots of great music, dancing, and Aloha. At the Lincoln Theater in Mount Vernon last Sunday an enthusiastic audience was treated to a group of outstanding guitar technicians and vocalists, alongside native Hawaiian…
Three great local string bands whoop it up at the historic Lincoln Theater How is it that we have so many great string bands here in NW Washington? Just lucky I guess. Three of them converged on Mount Vernon, Feb. 13 to…
Crazy Like a Fox serenades a packed room of appreciative fans at Anacortes Library. Sunday afternoon is a great time to engage in a whole range of activities, especially when it is a sunny day. Sitting and listening to great swing…