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10/13: Bumper Jacksons

10/13 – Bumper Jacksons with Jacob Miller (Portland) Nathaniel Talbot 8:00 show, 7:00 doors All ages, mostly seated TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK

10/11 The Round (137)

10/11 The Round (137) featuring: Luke Brown & Dave Chapaitis (Made of Boxes) Gabriel Much (Crystal & Quiet), and guest with spoken word poet TJ, and live painters Emilee Morehouse All Ages, mostly seated Media Sponsor: KUOW TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK Artist Meal Provided by              ROUND 137 SPONSORED by

10/9 Open Space Edition 10

10/9 Open Space Edition 10 8:30-9:00pm. FREE. Contemplative music by different local musicians each month. Bring cushions/pillows/blankets and lay down anywhere around the Great Hall.  Some cushions & yoga mats provided.  Doors open at 8:00.  No talking and please turn all mobile devices to airplane mode when entering.  

10/8: JEREMY ENIGK

1245 10th Ave E TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK   October 8, 2016: CATHEDRALS XIII Singers featured include: Jeremy Enigk (Sunny Day Real Estate), Laura Gibson (Portland), and Tomo Nakayama (Grand Hallway) Plus The Passenger String Quartet accompanies All ages, open seating, bar w/ ID in lobby (bar profits to charity – Greening the Abbey campaign sponsored by Church […]

10/7: Buddy Wakefield

10/7 – Buddy Wakefield with musicians Oliver Klomp, and Mark Hager Plus poets Tara Hardy, Nikkita Oliver, and Ebo Barton 7:00pm doors, 7:30 pm show, all ages, mostly seated, Bar w/ ID *This performance may contain adult language, not recommended for children. TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK SUPPORT: We serve local beer from Two Beer; local cider from Seattle Cider and […]

10/4 & 10/5 Robyn Hitchcock

Robyn Hitchcock with Emma Swift All ages, bar w/ ID, mostly seated, 8:00 show, 7:00 doors 10/4 – SOLD OUT 10/5 – SOLD OUT  *Waiting list at the door, 6:30 signup for possible 8:15 entry based on space available at that time. Standing room only. TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK   SUPPORT: We serve local beer from Two […]

9/30 Jefferson Rose Band

9/30 Jefferson Rose Band  and duende  All ages, bar w/ ID, Dance Party     TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK SUPPORT: We serve local beer from Two Beers; local cider from Seattle Cider and Schilling Cider; Washington wine from Wilridge Winery, a rotating cocktail from Sound Spirits Distillery. This is a fundraiser event for Artist Life Guild, a non support professional counseling […]

9/16: Matt The Electrician

9/16 – Matt The Electrician, Stephan Paul George (SPG and The Vices), Reed Turner 7pm doors, 8pm show, all ages, mostly seated, bar w/ ID TICKETS AT THE DOOR  |  FACEBOOK SUPPORT: We serve local beer from Two Beer; local cider from Seattle Cider and Schilling Cider; Washington wine from Wilridge Winery, a rotating cocktail from Sound Spirits […]

9/13 The Round (136)

9/13 The Round (136) featuring: Ben Hunter & Joe Seamons and Christina Dietz share the stage with Seattle Youth Poet Laureates Angel Gardner and Leija Farr & live painter Tamara Hergert All Ages, mostly seated, PG13 TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK Media Sponsor: KUOW Artist Meal Provided by              ROUND 136 SPONSORED by

8/23 Tacos For The Arts

Featuring live music from GOODSTEPH and Drew Martin Plus a raffle, all you can eat tacos, and more! All ages, bar w/ ID, 6-9pm At Pecado Bueno, 2356 Eastlake Ave E Donations accepted for $15+ RSVP on FACEBOOK Advance Tickets HERE Love tacos? Love the arts? Abbey Arts and Pecado Bueno are teaming up to host […]

8/9 The Round (135)

8/9 The Round (135) featuring: Bears & Other Carnivores Kathleen Murray The Native Sibling share the stage with spoken word poet Steven Wilbur, & live painter Carter Umhau  TICKETS  | FACEBOOK     Artist Meal Provided by                                ROUND 135 SPONSORED by SUPPORT: We serve local […]

8/5 Nepal Orphanage Benefit

8/5 Benefit for Nepal Peace Home Orphanage featuring: Jessica Dobson (Deep Sea Diver) Bryan John Appleby Shay Carlucci (Pretty Broken Things, Ghost Ship) BENEFIT SHOW 7:00 doors, 8:00 show All ages, bar w/ ID (profits to the charity) TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK    

6/30 Sera Cahoone Solo

*TICKETS AT THE DOOR* 6/30 Sera Cahoone Special Solo Show With guest Naomi Wachira All ages, bar w/ ID, mostly seated TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK “Sera Cahoone is a long way from home. Growing up the daughter of a dynamite salesman in the Colorado foothills, she got her start on the drums at 11, and at […]

6/21: Lynn Shelton Talk

NEXT STAGE – SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES SUBJECT: Creative Collaboration WHEN: June 21st 2016, 6-7p WHERE: Fremont Abbey WHO: Lynn Shelton (Film Director – Laggies, Touchy Feely, Master of None, more) with musician Jason Dodson (The Maldives) RSVP: Facebook Event FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – ALL AGES  Presented by NEXT STAGE, Abbey Arts’ young artist program currently accepting applications (deadline July 15th) from […]

6/14: The Round (133)

6/14 The Round (133) Ayron Jones, Whitney Lyman Lizzie Weber share the stage with youth slam poet Rowan & live painter Wolff Bowden. PG13, mostly seated, bar w/ID TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK       Artist Meal Provided by                        ROUND 133 SPONSORED by SUPPORT:  Have a drink […]

6/12: Open Space Edition 8

6/12 Open Space Edition 8  8:30-9:00pm. FREE. Contemplative music by different local musicians each month. Bring cushions/pillows/blankets and lay down anywhere around the Great Hall.  Some cushions & yoga mats provided.  Doors open at 8:00.  No talking and please turn all mobile devices to airplane mode when entering.   This month’s iteration of Openspace will feature The […]

6/11: Ball of Wax Volume 44

     6/11 with The Lonely Coast with Annie Ford, Virgin of the Birds, Amanda Winterhalter, Swooning, Kelly Morgan All ages, mostly seated TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK Celebrating the release of Ball of Wax Audio Quarterly Volume 44, an astoundingly diverse collection of tracks made exclusively with the human voice. The show will include both a […]

6/4: CATHEDRALS XII

1245 10th Ave E TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK June 4, 2016: CATHEDRALS XII + Giant Sound Bath (Tickets available at the door, opens 7:00) Indie bands simplified down to only their voices perform in the colossal unadorned St Mark’s Cathedral. Audience sits all around the space on blankets, yoga mats, benches, chairs. Singers this year include: […]

5/21: The Ruth Moody Band

5/21 The Ruth Moody Band (of the Wailin’ Jennys) w/ Eli West All ages, mostly seated, Bar w/ID TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF6vy2Lo51o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJbRLHh3j_8 Ruth Moody is an Australian-born, two-time Juno Award winning singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, Canada. Founding and current member of the internationally renowned, Billboard-charting trio The Wailin’ Jennys, she has performed in sold-out venues around […]

5/20: Kathleen Murray

Kathleen Murray Album Release with The Native Sibling, and David Wimbish of The Collection. All ages, mostly seated, Bar w/ID. 7pm doors, 8pm show. TICKETS AT THE DOOR TONIGHT TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK Kathleen Murray has been writing songs for over a decade. Her approach has evolved but remains true to its roots, as a form […]

5/17: Grants w/ Artist Trust

NEXT STAGE – SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – ALL AGES  SUBJECT: Grant Writing/Art Funding opportunities/Artist Trust GAP grants WHEN: May 17th 2016, 6-8p WHERE: Fremont Abbey WHO: Owen David of Artist Trust Abbey Arts’ young artist program, NEXT STAGE is currently accepting applications (deadline July 15th) from artists ages 18-24 for our Fall 2016 session. During our […]

5/19: Maldives, Lowest Pair

  5/19 The Maldives Acoustic with The Lowest Pair All ages, mostly seated, Bar w/ID TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK The Maldives “It’s a love letter to classic American songwriting, a wonder of well-nourished craftsmanship. That title: poetry. As evocative a phrase as any you’ll hear this year.” – City Arts Magazine “More important, the songs on […]

5/14: Lily and Madeleine

6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle with Shannon Hayden, plus Brenda Xu. All ages, seated, 7p doors, 7:30p show TICKETS AT THE DOOR |  FACEBOOK Listen to Lily & Madeleine for free on NPR All Songs Considered https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XxFbJcswQk About Lily & Madeleine: “Listeners are free to wander within the open spaces of these songs, their imaginations […]

5/10: The Round 132

6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle 5/10 The Round (132) S (Jenn Champion) SISTERS (Andrew Vait, Emily Westman) Porter Ray (Sub Pop) share the stage with spoken word poet & live painters TICKETS |  FACEBOOK All ages, seated show. Bring dinner over from neighboring restaurants like Olafs (21+) and play some corn toss and other games before the show. We’ll have […]

5/10: Julianna Barwick

5/10 Julianna Barwick w/special guest Mas Ysa TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK All ages, Mostly Seated, Bar w/ID Julianna Barwick is an American musician who was born in Louisiana and raised in Missouri. She currently lives in Brooklyn. Her music is built around multiple loops and layers of her voice. She released her first two collections of […]

5/7: Joan Shelley

6541 Jones Ave NW Joan Shelley, with very special guest Michael Hurley TICKETS AT THE DOOR TONIGHT |  FACEBOOK 7p doors, 7:30 show. All ages, seated Best parking on 65th between 23rd and 24th.    “One of the most beautiful releases of the year” – NPR music review by Will Hermes “Liquid arrangements drift beneath melodies, […]

5/5: Free PR Workshop

NEXT STAGE – SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – ALL AGES  SUBJECT: Public Relations/Marketing training for Emerging Artists WHEN: May 5th 2016, 6-8p WHERE: Fremont Abbey, Great Hall WHO: PR Wizard, Barbara Mitchell Abbey Arts’ young artist program, NEXT STAGE is currently accepting applications (closing July 15th) from artists ages 18-24 for our Fall 2016 session. During our […]

4/23: LeRoy Bell

4/23 An evening with LeRoy Bell w/ guest Laney Jones and the Spirits TICKETS $18  |  FACEBOOK All ages, mostly seated, bar w/ ID “LeRoy Bell is an American singer and songwriter. He and his friend Casey James played in Special Blend, and then went on to form their own duo Bell and James, also […]

4/22: Wesley Stace

6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle 4/22 Wesley Stace (John Wesley Harding) + Qazi (Rabia Qazi of Rose Windows) 7p doors, 7:30 show, all ages, seated. TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK “The sameness also extends the music, which is, almost to a fault, understated acoustic folk-pop, accented with mournful strings.” – Pop matters “Stace’s eye for sharp detail and […]

5/12: Rob & Trey (Bluegrass)

5/12 Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley grammy-nominated bluegrass duo live at Fremont Abbey w/guest Anna Tivel “Rob Ickes has been playing bluegrass with his much-decorated band Blue Highway for over twenty years, during which time he has been adjudged Bluegrass Dobro Player Of the year fifteen times.” “Trey Hensley is bursting at the seams with […]

4/15: Laura Gibson

4/15 Laura Gibson, Chris Staples TICKETS   |  FACEBOOK “When Bob Boilen introduced Laura Gibson at the recording of the first-ever Tiny Desk Concert, he said, ‘This might be the start of something, it might not be.’ New beginnings can usher in new waves of creativity and — as the Tiny Desks have done for us […]

4/12: The Round (131)

4/12 The Round (131) Kevin Murphy (The Moondoggies) Sadie Ava (Sundries / A String of Pearls) Lonely Mountain Lovers share the stage with spoken word poet Wolff Bowden & live painters Jess Smith & Emilee Morehouse. Music for Round 131 curated by  Steven Graham. TICKETS $8-10  |  FACEBOOK Artist Meal Provided by         […]

4/2: The Banner Days, more

A Night of Strings with The Banner Days, Courtney Marie Andrews, and Nick Foster A magical night of storytelling and song paired with the delicate vibrancy of a string quartet. All three acts will take turns showcasing their songs in a new light. The Banner Days – www.thebannerdays.com  “Artists, Bradford Loomis and Beth Whitney, are as […]

4/1: Rabbit Wilde

4/1 Rabbit Wilde, with Spare Rib & Bluegrass Sauce  TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK “Rabbit Wilde captures the wind, the streams and the mountain air in their songs. Their beautiful vocal harmonies take you down a well-beaten path in the wilderness accompanied by rhythm and melodies from the classic Americana folk instrument family…This quartet of incredible musicians […]

3/19: Soundbath Event

3/19 Sound Bath Event with Daniel Blue, Luke Will, Daniella White TICKETS:  $20 advance, $25 door  |  FACEBOOK Capacity is limited for this event.  Bring your own yoga mat if possible, we will have a limited number of mats & cushions available. Tea will be available for donation. All ages, very quiet event. No cameras or phones […]

3/10: Ben Fisher, Shelby Earl

3/10 Ben Fisher with Shelby Earl Ben Fisher Returns From The Land Of Ben-Gurion Ben Fisher is visiting the Pacific Northwest this spring and will be playing his first show in Seattle in over a year and a half. In this one-off performance, he’ll be previewing songs from the concept record he’s working on, titled […]

3/8: The Round (130)

3/8 The Round (130) – Three musicians sharing the stage with live painters and spoken word poet. Musicians: Alex Guy (Led to Sea), Drew Martin, Tyler Edwards Spoken word poet: Sarah Kay (NYC) Live painter: John Osgood (Bherd Studios) Youth painter: Suzi Spooner All ages, mostly seated   TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK Artist Meal Provided by     […]

3/4: Young Artist Showcase

March 4, 2016:  Young Artist Showcase Doors @ 7p;  Show @ 8p Abbey Arts has launched the premiere iteration of a new Young Artist Program. The program is a career-development workshop series designed to help young Seattle area musicians, performance poets, and visual artists to learn & grow towards a sustainable career in the arts. The […]

2/25: OWEN

SOLD OUT:  OWEN  w/guest Birthmark (solo) Waiting list “Polyvinyl Records touring artist OWEN (Mike Kinsella of American Football) performs solo in the Great Hall at Fremont Abbey Arts Center, Seattle” “Owen is the solo project of Chicago’s Mike Kinsella. As a departure from over a decade of work playing in a variety of bands — […]

2/12: Emmet Cahill

2/12 Emmet Cahill (of Celtic Thunder) with Emily Ann Peterson   Meet & Greet 6pm. – Show Time 7pm (Music will begin with an opening set by Emily Ann Peterson followed by Emmet Cahill taking the stage at 7:30pm) After his sold out tour of the west coast in 2015, Celtic Thunder star Emmet Cahill returns […]

1/29: Jessica Lea Mayfield

Jessica Lea Mayfield with Matt Batey (Ruler/Cataldo) “Jessica Lea Mayfield’s echo-laden bluegrass vocals mesh with scorching electric guitar lines to render remarkable results” – John Luersson (Rolling Stone)  TICKETS  |  FACEBOOK SUPPORT:  Have a drink for charity! We serve local beer from exclusive beer sponsor Hilliards; local cider from Seattle Cider and Schilling Cider; Washington wine from […]

1/23: Bleachbear

Join Bleachbear as they celebrate the completion of their second album, “Cowboy Movie Star.” They will also be premiering their new music video at the show. Siahna from this year’s season of The Voice and Mason Turner and The Reign will be opening this all-ages show. Doors open at 7 PM, music begins at 7:45 […]

1/12: The Round #128

1/12 The Round – 3 musicians share the stage with a performance poet and live painter.  $8 / $10 -Musicians:                                                                       […]

1/10: Open Space Edition 3

1/10 Open Space Edition 3 @ Fremont Abbey 8:30-9:00pm. FREE. Contemplative music. Bring cushions/pillows/blankets.  Edition 3 features music by Zadok, Lacey Brown, Matt Chism.   Doors open at 8:00.

12/19: Gundersen Family

2424 SPECIAL EVENT!    *SOLD OUT* The Gundersen Family Holiday Show w/ special guests: Lemolo, Ivan & Alyosha, John Van Deusen (formerly of The Lonely Forest), Valley Maker WAITING LIST |  FACEBOOK EVENT 8pm show, all ages, bar w/ ID.  $20 tickets, profits to charity. This is a mostly seated show and is general admission. Some standing room in […]

12/13: OpenSpace Edition 2

12/13: OpenSpace Edition 2 @ Fremont Abbey 8:30-9:00pm. FREE EVENT. Doors open 8:00. Contemplative music by candlelight. Bring cushions/pillows/blankets. Sit anywhere around the space. Some chairs available. Please silence all devices.  Open Space is a new project held on most 2nd Sundays at 8:30pm.  Music for Edition 2 by Erin Jorgensen on marimba.

12/1: Abby Gundersen

  12/1* Abby Gundersen album release concert, with special guest appearance by Noah Gundersen. Plus Angelo Deaugustine opens the show.  Come for a relaxing evening concert with mostly instrumental music in the Great Hall upstairs at Fremont Abbey Arts Center.    LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR TONIGHT $13 About the new album: “‘Aurora’ is […]

11/20: The Banner Days

6541 Jones Ave NW 11/20 The Banner Days (Bradford Loomis/Beth Whitney) Album Release with Tim Wilson (Ivan & Alyosha), Emily Ann Peterson TICKETS: $10-$12 advance, $15 door  |  FACEBOOK “A banner day” is an old saying referring to a day so good, you could hang a banner over the whole thing in celebration. New Seattle duo, […]

11/3-14: #Abbey10

Abbey Arts Tenth Anniversary (10 Events, 10 Days) *PHOTOBOOTH & EVENT SLIDESHOW ON FACEBOOK* Celebrating a decade of arts & culture for all ages & incomes.  We’ve done the math and it turns out Abbey Arts has empowered an estimated 225,000 moments (individual experiences) in the past 10 years.  That’s concerts, events, classes, rehearsals, art […]

11/8: Open Space Edition 1

11/8: Open Space Edition 1 @ Fremont Abbey 8:30-9:00pm. FREE.  Doors open 8:00.  A new evening of contemplative candlelit music in the Abbey’s Great Hall space. Bring cushions/pillows/blankets. Some chairs & cushions provided.  Unplugged music for Edition 1 will be performed by Abby Gundersen on piano.  Event Host: Cody Kilpatrick. FREE. 2nd Sundays most months. Edition […]

11/10 – The Round #126

11/10 – The Round #126 @ Fremont Abbey   Musicians Bryan John Appleby (solo), Song Sparrow Research, guests + slam poet & live painters  Guest Music Curator: John Richards of KEXP  Event host: Isaac Kaplan-Woolner Bar proceeds go to Literacy Source TICKETS $10+ | More info | FACEBOOK  

11/6: Family Show

 6541 Jones Ave NW  Family Event & Square Dance 6:00, Puppet Making workshop with Stephanie, Community Dinner (+ free Veraci pizza while supplies last!), foosball, corn toss, art making and more.  Live music & all ages square dance upstairs 7:00-8:30 Event host: Lori Austin & neighbors $5-25 suggested | Facebook Event | 6:00  

11/6: St Paul, Tivel, Berkeley

  11/6 – St Paul de Vence, Anna Tivel, David Berkeley @ Fremont Abbey TICKETS $10 advance, $13 door  |  FACEBOOK http://stpaulband.com/ http://stpaulband.com/ “From incidental and unplanned beginnings, St. Paul de Vence has emerged out of one genuine step after another into the band they are today. Indeed, they bring forth a sound that grows so […]

11/3: Launch Party

   Evo (3500 Stone Way N)  8-10pm Live music from The Fabulous Party Boys & young artist Katie Kuffel, plus local Two Beers Brewing / Seattle Cider / Wilridge Wine, social arts tables, #Abbey10 Twitter/Instagram contest to win prizes, corn toss game, art making, complimentary snacks, and more! Enter via secret back entrance (free parking). Cash […]

11/4: Art for a Cause

@ Fremont Abbey, 7:00-9:30p FREE. Light snacks provided. All ages welcome.   Give back to the community by making art to help cheer those in need.  Join host Bethany Foelber at this art making parting where we will be creating art & cards that will be given to Patrick Place  (low income housing a block […]

10/31: The Steel Wheels

6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle About The Steel Wheels: “The Steel Wheels have captured audiences across the country with their heady brew of original soulful mountain music and their deep commitment to roots and community. Based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, this dynamic four-piece string band marries old-time musical traditions with their own innovative […]

10/23: Drummond, Talbot

  6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle Nick Drummond (of Impossible Bird/The Senate) Nathaniel Talbot (Album Release) TICKETS: $12 adv / $15 door  all ages, seated About Nathaniel: “With enveloping lyrical stories and a voice that elicits the ghosts of folk’s storied past, Talbot cuts through the throngs of the Pacific Northwest’s folk-pop hopefuls and stands […]

10/16: Kapoor, Broderick

  Vikesh Kapoor Heather Woods Broderick (of Efterklang/Horse Feathers/Sharon Van Etten) Ora Cogan (Vancouver BC) TICKETS: $9 adv, $13 door  |  Facebook Event ​”​Kapoor’s cameos of blue-collar life are poignant and universal: wrecked home towns, insecure employment, busted dreams. An impressive debut.” ★★★★ THE GUARDIAN “A series of sharply etched portraits of struggling Americans that […]

10/13: The Round (#125)

10/13 The Round (#125) featuring musicians Big Sur, Vicci Martinez, Debbie Neigher, and more sharing the stage with slam poet Matt Gano and live painters Glory Cancro & Penelope (youth artist). 2nd Tuesdays @ Fremont Abbey Arts Center. TICKETS:  $8 advance / $10 door  |  Facebook Event  The 125th event in our monthly series of collaborative arts […]

10/9: Gary Louris (Jayhawks)

Gary Louris, vocalist and lyricist for the Minnesota Alt-country group, The Jayhawks, comes to Seattle, performing a rare concert at the Fremont Abbey Arts Center. With guest Lizzy Gundersen (Le Wrens) TICKETS  $20  |   Facebook Event All Ages, bar w/ ID. Mostly Seated. http://www.npr.org/artists/87887522/gary-louris http://www.avclub.com/review/gary-louris-emvagabondsem-7265 “…lilting vocals and gentle accoustic fireworks: The slow waltzing guitars and sweet, […]