Columbia City Theater

Friday: Sound on the Sound Presents: Pickwick, American Girls, The Mallard (sold out!)

Sound on the Sound is celebrating their 5th anniversary with a incredible lineup this Friday. So incredible, in fact, that this show with indie soul band Pickwick and Tom Petty cover band American Girls is all sold out. For those of you who couldn’t get tickets enjoy this helpful safety video below. The Mallard opens the show.

9pm // $10 advance – $12 door // Tickets

Saturday: Noah Gundersen (record release), Zach Fleury, Le Wrens

Noah Gundersen releases his new record, Family, Saturday night and will be joined by Zach Fleury and Le Wrens. Goldfinch was originally booked for the evening but had to drop out due to illness.

9pm // $8 // Tickets

Sunday: Drew Victor (free in The Bourbon)

Join us for a free show in The Bourbon on Sunday with local songwriter Drew Victor.

8pm // FREE

We’ve got a lot of great stuff at Columbia City Theater this Saturday starting off in the Bourbon with a special happy hour show with Lary Barilleau. Enjoy our great new menu and drink specials while Lary and his band entertain you with their fiery latin jazz.

5pm – 7pm // FREE

And starting at 9pm we open the doors to theater for a night of incredible music for an important cause. Noise For the Needy and Sound on the Sound have teamed up to present a dream lineup with Portland’s Loch Lomond, Big Sur, Goldfinch and The Horde & the Harem with DJ Doo Right spinning records in between sets.

Loch Lomond

The proceeds from this show will go to benefit Real Change, an outstanding organization that strives “to provide opportunity and a voice for low-income and homeless people while taking action for economic justice.” Come support a great cause and enjoy a night of some of the best talent in the Northwest.

9pm // $12 // Tickets

Friday: Thaddillac, Pickwick (release show), Fly Moon Royalty

We have quite a spectacular line up of shows this weekend kicking off Friday with a night of soulful rock.  Headlining will be Thaddillac, formerly of Maktub. Here’s a sample of what to expect from this versatile guitarist:

Also on the bill will be Pickwick, who will be celebrating their new release, Myths: Volume II. Here’s a promo we shot of them warning of the dangers of the studio:

And we’re pleased to have Columbia City’s own Fly Moon Royalty opening up the show.

9pm // $10 // Tickets

Saturday: Cobirds Unite, Goldfinch (release show), Trespassers William

Rachel Flotard of Visqueen and Rusty Willoughby return to the Columbia City Theater on Saturday as Cobirds Unite. These two performed their gorgeous songs on our stage back in September and we couldn’t wait to have them back.

Celebrating the release of their new single Vacant Lot with it’s B-side, Elephant will be Tacoma band Goldfinch. This five-piece had been on a summer-long hiatus to write and record new material and now are ready to display the fruits of their labor. You can listen to the new single here.

Opening up the night will be the local indie rock, dream pop band Trespassers William.

9pm // $8 // Tickets

Sunday: Douglas County Daughters

Our free show in the Bourbon Bar on Sunday will be the rootsy, sibling band Douglas County Daughters.

7pm // FREE

Friday: Indian Valley Line, Elk & Boar (Free Show)

Indian Valley Line, a band scattered across three states, will be united for a rare performance in the Bourbon Bar on Friday. Well, mostly united. Drummer Ben Boyden won’t be there, but the rest of the guys will be playing along with special guests Paul Hirschl (Goldfinch) and Steve Norman (Goldfinch, Big Sur, about 30 other bands). Opening up this free show will be the Tacoma band Elk & Boar.

You can hear and download Peggy, Sonoma and a Boxcar by Indian Valley Line here.

9pm//FREE

Saturday: Karaoke Battle in Seattle

This past week, contestants have been competing at Karaoke bars all over town hoping to qualify for the 2010 Karaoke Battle in Seattle presented by Absolute Karaoke. Up to $1000 in cash and prizes will be given away during the finals at the Columbia City Theater this Saturday. Come witness the best singers in the city belt it out for the championship.

6pm//$5//Tickets

Sunday: Michel Navedo

We’re so happy to have one of our favorites back in the Bourbon Bar on Sunday. Michel Navedo, one of the finest trumpet players this city has to offer is returning for another free performance. Relax with a fine bourbon or one of our specialty cocktails and appreciate this fine talent.

7pm//FREE