Dirty’s Double Boogie Benefit
7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25
Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St.
To be honest, this isn’t a big week for live music. Touring bands tend to take it easy around Thanksgiving, and a lot of venues take some time off. You can still get out and see some cool music this week if you’re motivated, though. Tuesday, Nov. 25 at the Wild Buffalo features three locals associated with the jam band scene: Vibacious, Jamnesia and the reunion of OSO. It’s a benefit for Aaron Goude, a local musician who could use some help in the aftermath of some health problems.
Madman Across The Water
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26
Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. 1st St.
Madman Across the Water, a tribute act from Tacoma, tackles the intricate pop music of Elton John with an impressive level of sophistication. At least from the videos I’ve seen, it doesn’t seem like they really try to match the costumes you might expect, so maybe that’s up to the audience. They’re at the Lincoln Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 26.
Jackson and the Janks
9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28
The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St.
Jackson and the Janks are a high-energy rock and roll band from NYC with a fun blend of retro influences. There’s some rockabilly, some gospel, and some old school rhythm and blues all thrown into the mix. Plus, they use a bass saxophone to hold down the low end — a very cool move. They’re one of the only out-of-town bands playing this week, with a show at the Shakedown on Friday, Nov. 28.
Emotive Origami Ensemble
8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29
Odd Fellows Temple Room, 311 E. Holly St.
The Emotive Origami Ensemble is a local jazz supergroup of sorts. Founded by trumpeter and Western prof Kevin Woods, the group also includes singer Sage Eisenhour, pianist Cat Toren, bassist Joel Kruzic and drummer Christian Casolary, most of whom are composers and bandleaders in their own right. I don’t talk enough about how cool the Saturday night jazz scene at the Odd Fellows Temple Room is, so if you haven’t checked it out yet, maybe Saturday the 29th would be a good night to make your way down there.
Friday, Nov. 21
- Aslan Depot: 8 p.m., Mindset Concept
- Bar Two Eleven: 9 p.m., Cumulus, Rainshadower, Mike Frazier
- Beach at Birch Bay: 6 p.m., Whiplash Rodeo
- Blue Room: 8 p.m., Birdhouse, Arcana, Old World Astronaut (rock)
- Honey Moon: 8 p.m., Tim McHugh
- Karate Church: 8 p.m., Honestly No, JC & The Purgatives, Jesse Hawkins, Adam SoRelle
- Lighthouse Pub at Hotel Bellwether: 6 p.m., Adrian Clarke
- MJ’s Martini Bar: 6 p.m., The D’vas
- Odd Fellows at the Orion: 8 p.m., Pine & Shake (blues/jazz/jugband/ragtime)
- Stones Throw: 6 p.m., Neighborhood Songwriters Showcase
- Thirsty Badger: 8 p.m., Charlie Partin (country)
- Vault: 7 p.m., Sam Harris Trio (jazz)
- Wild Buffalo: 9 p.m., BLINK180TRUE (Blink-182 tribute)
Saturday, Nov. 22
- Arcadian Public House: 8 p.m., Mojo Cannon ft. Mark Noftsger & The 13th St. Horns
- Bar Two Eleven: 9 p.m., The Cascadian Divide
- Beach at Birch Bay: 3 p.m., The Motown Cruisers
- Buxton’s: 6 p.m., Cumulus, Hernamewasprincess, Rainshadower
- Cheba Hut: 10 p.m., The Problem (jazz)
- Honey Moon: 8 p.m., KC Mud, Levi & Caitlin
- Lighthouse Pub at Hotel Bellwether: 6 p.m., David Feingod
- MJ’s Martini Bar: 6 p.m., Jenn Ryan
- Mount Baker Theatre: 7:30 p.m., Over the Rhine (Americana)
- Odd Fellows at the Orion: 8 p.m., The Other Thing (jazz)
- Old Edison: 8 p.m., The Groove Doctors
- Rockfish: 7:30 p.m., Mark Dufresne (blues)
- Shakedown: 9 p.m., Gallowmaker, Altar Girl, Pyrocene (goth/post-punk)
- Skylark’s: 7 p.m., Anissa
- Stones Throw: 6 p.m., Cee Cee James and the Mission of Soul
- Wild Buffalo: 8:30 p.m., Esseks, Slayde, Squanch, Sepanduh
- Zeek’s: 7 p.m., Tiny As A Tear
Sunday, Nov. 23
- Admiralty Lounge: 6 p.m., Sarah Goodin
- Aslan Depot: 7 p.m., Open Mic
- FireHouse Arts and Events Center: 3 p.m., Winds5 (woodwind quartet)
- Hotel Leo: 7 p.m., Jazz Jam hosted by Scot Ranney
- Kulshan: 5 p.m., Fritillary
- Old Edison: 5:30 p.m., Randy Weeks & The Silent Treatment
- Shakedown: 8:30 p.m., Stainless, Dryland, Old World Astronaut
Monday, Nov. 24
- FireHouse Arts and Events Center: 3:30 p.m., Eagles and CSN&Y Sing Along
- The Admiralty Lounge: 7:30 p.m., Open Mic
Tuesday, Nov. 25
- The Admiralty Lounge: 7 p.m., Zach Michaud
- Aslan Depot: 8 p.m., Jazz Night
- Menace: 7 p.m., Invitational Blues Jam
- Underground Coffeehouse: 7:30 p.m., Open Mic
- Wild Buffalo: 7:30 p.m., Jamnesia, Oso, Vibacious
Wednesday, Nov. 26
- Honey Moon: 8 p.m., Open Mic
- Lincoln Theatre: 7:30 p.m., Madman Across the Water (Elton John tribute)
- MJ’s Martini Bar: 6 p.m., Open Mic
- Stones Throw: 6 p.m., Casaundra May & James (blues)
Thursday, Nov. 27 — Thanksgiving
Friday, Nov. 28
- Corner Taphouse: 7 p.m., Shady Groove
- Farmstrong: 6 p.m., Zach Michaud
- Honey Moon: 8 p.m., Jay Irwin & The GP Sunsets
- Lighthouse Pub at Hotel Bellwether: 6 p.m., Ben Meyer
- Shakedown: 9 p.m., Jackson and the Janks, Devin Champlin’s Diamond Club
- Stones Throw: 6 p.m., The Naughty Blokes
- Thirsty Badger: 8 p.m., Michael Dayvid
- Vault: 7 p.m., Tea Seas Trio
Saturday, Nov. 29
- Beach at Birch Bay: 3 p.m., Lost at Last (classic rock)
- Honey Moon: 8 p.m., Russell Thompson
- Larrabee Lager: 6 p.m., Blue Collar Grass Band
- Lighthouse Pub at Hotel Bellwether: 6 p.m., Bill McDonough
- Odd Fellows at the Orion: 8 p.m., Emotive Origami Ensemble (jazz)
- Old Edison: 8 p.m., Mary Ellen Lykins & The CC Adams Band
- Rockfish: 7:30 p.m., Joe Cook Blues Band
- Skagit Cellars: 6 p.m., Casaundra May & James (blues)
- Skylark’s: 7 p.m., Dry Martini (jazz)
- Stones Throw: 6 p.m., Michael Dayvid
- Wild Buffalo: 9 p.m., The Funk Hunters
Sunday, Nov. 30
- Aslan Depot: 7 p.m., Open Mic
- FireHouse Arts and Events Center: 4 p.m., Jamie Findlay Trio (jazz)
- Hotel Leo: 7 p.m., Jazz Jam hosted by Scot Ranney
- Kulshan Sunnyland: 5 p.m., Cardova (funk/R&B)
- Old Edison: 5:30 p.m., Ron Bailey & The Tangents
Jesse Stanton’s music column, The Beat Goes On, appears weekly. Reach him at jsbhammusic@gmail.com; @JSBhamMusic. Check with individual venues to make sure events are still taking place as scheduled.
Click here for Jesse’s listing of live music events in Whatcom County.