Ethan Tucker, opener Toots is one of the true architects of reggae, so much so that “Do the Reggay,” a 1968 single by Toots and his group, the Maytals, is credited with giving the genre its name. Classic songs, written and recorded by Toots and the Maytals, have been covered by the likes of the Clash and the Specials, and the group was featured in reggae’s greatest breakthrough event, The Harder They Come, the 1972 film that became an international sensation. The all-star guests on the 2004 album TRUE LOVE range from legends like Keith Richards, Eric Clapton and Bonnie Raitt to younger stars including No Doubt, the Roots and Phish’s Trey Anastasio. The caliber of these collaborators reveals the impact that Toots has had on several generations of rockers and rappers, while appearances from reggae icons Bunny Wailer and Marcia Griffiths show the respect granted to the man who might be the music’s greatest living vocalist. At the heart of it all is that voice drenched in soul, rooted in gospel, and still breathtakingly powerful after almost four decades in the spotlight.
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Thursday, 1 August, 2019 7:30PM
Join us for a tour of Benaroya Hall, the crown jewel of downtown Seattle! Tours are offered throughout the year. Areas of Benaroya Hall to be toured may vary by date and are subject to availability. Tours are approximately 1 hour long and recommended for guests age 10 and older. Benaroya Hall houses two performance halls in a complex that is thoroughly integrated into downtown Seattle. Occupying an entire city block at the very core of the city, the development celebrates the vital role of performance events while maintaining the continuity of commercial life along one avenue and providing a much-needed public space, in the form of a terraced garden, along another.
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Wednesday, 7 August, 2019 1:00PM
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Wednesday, 14 August, 2019 1:00PM
Meet the cello in Octave 9! Seattle Symphony cellist, Nathan Chan will perform short pieces and invite questions from curious little ones. Children will learn how to be musical explorers and try out the featured instruments after the show. Pre-concert activities begin 30 minutes prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
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Saturday, 24 August, 2019 9:30AM
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Saturday, 24 August, 2019 11:00AM
The Fixx has been often heralded as one of the most innovative bands to come out of the MTV era. The style and substance of the band has always created a special connection with its audience. The Fixx’s themes are often complex, introspective and thought-provoking. Instantly recognizable, The Fixx sound is unmistakably unique and stands out among the thousands of artists filling the airwaves. Songs such as “One Thing Leads To Another,” “Red Skies” and “Saved By Zero” remain everyday staples on the playlists of the radio stations that continue to break new acts inspired by the era that The Fixx helped to define. It is rare for an audience to experience a band that has continued to thrive for three decades. The Fixx were then, and still are: Cy Curnin on vocals, Rupert Greenall on keyboards, Jamie West-Oram on guitar, Adam Woods on drums and Dan K. Brown on bass.
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Wednesday, 28 August, 2019 7:30PM
Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY® returns to Benaroya Hall, combining video and music to immerse the audience in the fantastical video game world of FINAL FANTASY®. This special concert will include a featured tribute to the original FINAL FANTASY VII, plus guests RIKKI, original vocalist of FINAL FANTASY X, in her Seattle premiere performance of “Suteki da ne” from FINAL FANTASY X, and Susan Calloway, original vocalist of FINAL FANTASY XIV. Don’t miss this jam-packed program celebrating the original FINAL FANTASY VII!
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Wednesday, 11 September, 2019 7:30PM
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Thursday, 12 September, 2019 7:30PM
