Note: Most dance listings (and some music) are recurring events, so will be found on the Recurring Events page.​​​​

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➢  Through Sunday May 4 at the MV Community Center - Methow Valley Theater's production of The Sound of Music - It will run on select days. Deluxe and general admission tickets $18-25 are available at the door and online at: www.methowvalleytheater.org  MVT is an all-volunteer organization with all production costs covered by ticket sales only. Enjoying this performance will ensure their next one! Come support local theater and see familiar faces in this family-friendly, iconic musical.

➢  Sundays during dinner hours at Tappi - Michael Brady - renowned local classical pianist will play every Sunday at this delicious Italian restaurant in Twisp.  Call 509-997-3345 for reservations.   

➢  Tuesday April 28, 5:30-8:30 at the Mazama Public House, MPH - Greg Goad & Alexandra - An exciting new duo blending exciting guitar and soaring pristine vocals, both covers and originals. Free

➢  Friday May 2, 5:30-8pm at Meza - Wayne Mendro and Breathe Frue - two jazz masters who play great and like to have fun.  Reservations recommended for dinner.  

➢  Sunday May 4, 6pm at the Twisp River Tap House - Methow Acoustic Musicians Association (MAMA) Benefit - benefit show for the Cove.  This great fundraiser features many fine local singers and pickers. The annual gathering of Methow Valley's acoustic musicians to showcase their talent live on stage & for some for the very first time! A note from Ken Bevis- "A few years ago we formed MAMA, and it has been a fun event for players of all abilities to perform in a song circle live on stage. We have fun and we thank The Cove for supporting us and giving Mamateers a chance to play for others!" A suggested minimum donation is requested on behalf of The Cove Methow Food Bank. Additionally, $1 of all pint sales will be donated to The Cove. 

➢  Sundays during dinner hours at Tappi - Michael Brady - renowned local classical pianist will play every Sunday at this delicious Italian restaurant in Twisp.  Call 509-997-3345 for reservations.   

➢  Tuesday May 6 at the Mazama Pub - Gregg Hardy - longtime valley favorite singer/songwriter, with many originals and great covers.  Free

➢  Wednesday, May 7 at 5:30 pm at The Confluence - Poetry of Cindy Williams-Gutierrez with Music - Help celebrate the release of Cindy's new poetry collection, This Tender Geography.  Readings accompanied by classical guitarist Ben Wheeler and standup bass player Dave Nolet. This collection explores the tender terrains of family, mortality and forgiveness. Washington State Poet Laureate Emerita Claudia Castro Luna writes, “In This Tender Geography, the poet offers a series of carefully crafted meditations on love and loss. These poems offer a chance to consider our own relationships, and to think about how we fashion, tug, tear, and sometimes mend the web of life as we traverse it."

➢  Friday May 9 and Saturday May 10, 7pm at the Methow Valley Community Center - Cascadia Music's Spring Concerts with Music from Europe and the British Isles - The Concert features the Pipestone Orchestra, the Cascadia Chorale under the direction of Terry Hunt and the Pipestone Youth Orchestra under the direction of Pam Hunt.  Congratulations to Emilia Rotstan, the 11-year old winner of this year’s Christine Cherrington Merit Award, who will play a movement from J.S. Bach’s Concerto in A

minor.  If you’d like to volunteer for this year’s concerts please contact cascadiamv@gmail.com.  By donation.

➢  Friday May 9, 6:00-9:00 at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery - Hillfolk Noir - Americana / Old Timey. Built on more than 15 years of “junkerdash” tradition, Hillfolk takes their acoustic guitar, double bass, and “anything you can find at a hardware store” sound and integrates driving drums and an electrified sound. From mountains of frontman Travis Ward’s ragged, spiral-bound notebooks this Boise, Idaho-based band tells earnest stories about the lives of lovers, law-breakers, and the lion-hearted. “If John Steinbeck owned a speakeasy,” said John Doe (X, the Knitters), “Hillfolk Noir would be the house band.” No cover.

➢   Friday May 9, 6-8 at Meza - Emele Clothier - Folk to Blues to jazzy interludes.  Emele will present some real Western music alongside many originals and covers from the last 50 years of performing. She is a fine acoustic guitarist and shares her amazing vocals at the wonderful Meza restaurant.

➢  Saturday May 10 at the Twisp River Tap House - A Celebration of Life for our Beloved Friend Joe Marver - In honor of Joe, his family, the Twisp Suites & the Twisp River Tap House will be hosting a private memoriam from 6-8pm on the patio featuring musical tributes & stories by his beloved friends & family. Come 8pm, it will be open to all to come raise a glass to Joe including post-Cascadia Spring concert  performances in celebration of Joe Marver. 

➢  Sunday May 11, 5:30pm at the Twisp River Tap House - Mother's Day w/Terry Hunt & Friends - Join us in celebration of Mother's Day as Terry Hunt & musician friends Dave Nolet & Will Lone join him for special guitar, bass & percussion performance!  Moms to be toasted with a complementary glass of bubbly (21+) or a Twisted Twisper mocktail to say THANK YOU for all you do!   No cover with food or beverage purchase. 

➢  Tuesday May 13, 5:30-8:30 at the Mazama Public House, MPH - Tyler McGinnis - Tyler is an original artist (and one half of 'The Hipocrats' duo), with spunky lyrical imagery, and melodies that just stick with you, his music offers a refreshing twist on classic Americana, appealing to fans across various genres, Inspired by real-life experiences with a touch of imaginative flair. Free

➢  Tuesday May 13 through May 18 at the Merc Playhouse -  Hadestown: Teen Edition - Liberty Bell Drama Company and The Merc Playhouse are excited to announce their upcoming production of this critically acclaimed musical by Anais Mitchell. The musical reimagines the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, with Orpheus, a passionate musician, falling in love with Eurydice, an independent young woman. The story unfolds in a post-apocalyptic, steam-punk-inspired world, with elements of American folk music, jazz, and blues. The musical explores themes of love, loss, hope, sacrifice, and the consequences of choices, even for the gods. For info and tickets click here.  

➢  Thursday May 15, 6-8pm on the Big Deck at Jupiter - Kian Dye ft. Forrest Gibson and Brian Alley - Virtuosic fiddle and mandolin playing, with composition and songwriting that belies his years from young up-and-comer Kian Dye by way of Bellingham.  Free

➢  Friday May 16, 6pm at Meza - Duke/Nolet/Schneider Jazz Trio - Locally grown adventurous jazz with some of the valley's top players.  Dave Nolet on upright bass, George Schneider on flute, and Marcus Duke on keys.  Music from the likes of Ellington, Shorter, Hermeto, Oregon, the Dead, and more.  Eclectic! Very lovely bistro-like atmosphere and great food and drink.  No cover. 

➢  Saturday May 17, 6:30pm at the Twisp River Tap House - The Welter Brothers - Corban & Jackson Welter create music that connects the traditions of the past with the energy of the present. Their voices, refined through years of performing together, blend in close harmony, inviting listeners into their stories. They are musicians and storytellers, capturing the essence of the human experience, from personal moments to broader themes. Rooted in folk traditions with a modern touch, their music reflects the power of shared experiences and the possibilities within us all. Their influences range far beyond the standard country & bluegrass fare so prepare for epic folk ballads, sea shanties, fiddle tunes, originals, & odd jazz numbers. No Cover with purchase - On the riverside patio weather permitting. https://welterbrothers.com/  

➢   Sunday, May 18, 3:00pm at the MVCC gym - Pam Hunt Studio Recital - Annual recital of students on violin, viola and cello.  Ages 5 to 15.  The community is welcome!  Free

➢  Thursday May 22, 6-8pm on the Big Deck at Jupiter - The Full Uplift -  Local favorite Stephen Kish brings his ska punk/alt rock/indie/70’s guitar rock and 90’s grunge sensibilities to Jupiter, one of our annual favorites!  Free

➢  Saturday May 24, 6:30pm at the Twisp River Tap House - Tap House Karaoke - Come sing your heart out with the infamous KJ April Peterson & our other amazing regular talent! The earlier you come, the more you get to sing! Featuring the tap house’s professional in-house sound equipment, dedicated monitors & access to an over 30,000 licensed songs catalog. No charge w/purchase.  

➢  Tuesday May 27, 5:30-8:30 at the  Mazama Public House, MPH, as part of the “Tuesday Night Wild Music Series" - Angelic Noise - Angelic Noise is an original roots/pop duo from Portland, OR. Angelic is her real name, and her songs and voice live up to the name! Songs include topics of sex, love, lies, family, travel, and meditation. Since 2022 Angelic Noise has performed 250+ shows in 100+ cities. Accompanied by Trevor Ryan Scott on guitar, who’s background includes producing with #1 R&B songwriter Jonathan Sanders(Ella Mai), Dave Aron(Sublime/Prince), and drummer for legendary reggae/jazz pioneer Devon Evans (Bob Marley/Miles Davis). Angelic and Trevor bring a unique acoustic singer songwriter experience with vibe, feel, groove, and emotion. No cover, Tips appreciated

➢   Friday, May 23, 7 pm at Twispworks Pavilion - Fourth Friday series with The Crunk Monks - very cool jam band featuring top local players.  Free

➢  Thursday May 29, 6-8pm on the Big Deck at Jupiter - The Lawrence Jazz Duo - Dale and Shelley return with their unique songscapes and thoughtful explorations of bossa nova, swing, bebop, reimagined covers and original tunes.  Free

➢  Friday, May 30, 6pm at Meza - Friday Feels - Loren Boley, Soleil Kelley, Noah Ashford, and Ike Shaw are Methow-raised musicians who defy genre with spontaneous, bring-you-on-the-journey songs that might evolve from mellow to funky to soulful to dance in a single song. Reliably entertaining, they are predictably unpredictable, but guaranteed to be groovy. Reservation recommended.  Free

➢  Saturday May 31, 9:30pm  at the Twisp River Tap House - DJ Insite Sounds After-Trashion Dance Party! - Keep the Trashion Show festivities a rollin' & shake your booty with DJ Insite Sounds all night long! 

➢  Tuesday June 3, 5:30-8:30 at the Mazama Public House, MPH - Cory Phillips - an exceptionally gifted and unique singer and versatile songwriter. Known for his soulful and sensual performances, he is one of the best male voices around today. He consistently delivers concerts filled with intellect, warmth, and sexuality that leave audiences captivated. His latest studio album SEX THIRSTY LOVE HUNGER, a dirty bouquet of groove, pop, and soul reached #28 on the Billboard New R&B Albums chart. Free

➢  Wednesday June 4, 5:30 at the Winthrop Public Library - The Lawrence Jazz Duo - join us for an evening of live music with Dale and Shelly Lawrence from Portland, Oregon. The duo present lively, yet mellow tunes on acoustic guitar and electric tenor ukulele. Free

➢ Tuesday June 24, 5:30-8:30 at the Mazama Public House, MPH - Sarah Brunner - Sarah Brunner is a Seattle-based singer, songwriter, and performer whose style blends acoustic Americana, folk and country. Drawing inspiration from artists like Brandi Carlile and The Lumineers, Sarah combines rhythm guitar and soulful vocals to craft a sound that's both intimate and powerful. She also performs in her band The Hipocrats, who recently released their debut album Friend Ship Joyride. For upcoming shows and more, visit www.sarahbrunnermusic.com.

➢  June 19-28...plan ahead for the Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival.  See methowmusicfestival.org for all the info. Concerts will take place at the MV Community Center.  The  Festival has thrived for almost three decades, and 2025 is their 29th year and  Artistic Director, Kevin Krentz, has been with them for 15!

➢  June 21...plan ahead for One More Saturday Night, a music festival celebrating 60 years of the Grateful Dead, featuring all-local musicians from your favorite Valley bands. Celebrate the solstice and listen to the Methow sing sweet songs to rock your soul!  More info here on the MMM as it becomes available. 

➢  Friday July 11, 6:00-9:00 at the OSB Taproom / Twisp Pavilion - The Jack Maybe Project - "Hailing from PDX, we’re so excited for the return of the enigmatic and engaging sounds of the Jack Maybe Project. A full band that transports the listener to disparate destinations. A mixture of Americana, intertwined harmonies, and ferocious picking.The Jack Maybe Project has a rotating cast banding around Jack Maybe, the songwriter, and band leader. They play an updated twist on classic forms of blues and folk music, adding a bit of NOLA in the mix." Free

➢  July 18-20...plan ahead for the Winthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival.  Go to winthropbluesfestival.com

for all the info.  ​The Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival is a three-day event — located at the Blues Ranch on the Methow River — packed full of exciting national and regional entertainment for all ages. There’s on-site camping, food and craft vendors, portable showers, a beer garden, and easy access to the river for recreation and cooling, which all help make the Blues Ranch the perfect setting for Washington’s “best little festival.” 

The Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival is brought to you by Winthrop Music Association (WMA), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed in 2005 whose mission is to BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH MUSIC. 

➢   Tuesday August 5, 5:30-8:30 at the Mazama Public House, MPH - Alex Dunn - Alex Dunn is a Folk/Americana artist based out of Seattle. "The dreamy and ethereal opening track, “Finally,” sets the twangy, but not overtly so, sound for the seven songs that follow. Dunn creates a sonic landscape that borders on melancholy with songs like “Southern Star” and “Linden Street.” Meanwhile, “Ain’t Quite Sure” and a cover of Ted Hawkins's “Sorry You're Sick” punch into country-rock territory, with overdriven guitars and rumbling drums that beg for performance in a rural honky-tonk." - DENVER WESTWORD "Dunn is a storyteller, whose songs are populated by characters and have a strong sense of place... ‘Southern Star’ has grown naturally from the acoustic folk of Dunn’s debut ‘Scattered Poems’, itself an excellent record; it’s a more layered and varied take on Americana and absolutely worth checking out." - AMERICANA-UK

➢  Saturday, Aug 9, 4:00-9:00pm at the John Doran Ranch - Too Slim and the Taildraggers - Fundraising Concert for Classroom in Bloom.  

➢  Thursday August 14, 6-8pm on the Big Deck at Jupiter - Jazz Train - the valley's premier jazz quartet, featuring Dave Nolet (upright bass), Kirk Schumacher (drums), George Schneider (flute), and Marcus Duke (keyboards).  Free