Columbia City Theater

Friday: American Standard Time Presents: A Tribute To Harry Smith

Harry Smith

We have a very special show in store for you this Friday night as the Columbia City Theater will be hosting A Tribute to Harry Smith. Harry Smith, a record collector and music historian, put together The Anthology Of American Folk Music back in 1952, a compilation chronicling old and forgotten folk and roots music from the 1920′s and 30′s. In the words of our hosts for the evening, KEXP DJs Greg Vandy and Kurt B. Reighley, the Anthology is “the first and best-ever mixtape.”

You can find out a lot more about Harry Smith and his legacy over at Greg Vandy’s website, American Standard Time, as well as this interview with Greg by Chris Burlingame at Another Rainy Saturday.

A whole host of local musicians will be performing songs from the Anthology including:

Zoe Muth
Pufferfish
Shenandoah Davis
Gravel Road
Levi Fuller
Cahalan Morrison & Eli West
Barton Carroll
Josh Rabie of Water Tower Bucket Boys
& more

It’s going to be special night of great music and old stories. Don’t miss out.

9pm//$8//Tickets

Saturday: The Atomic Bombshells, Michel Navedo

This is it, folks. Saturday night will be the final performance of The Atomic Bombshell’s current run at The Columbia City Theater. We’ve really enjoyed having Jasper and the girls up on our stage every Saturday this month but all good things must come to an end. Each night so far has been sold out and tickets for this last one are going fast. Save your appetites as we’ll have table service so you’ll be able to enjoy our new food options during the show. Remember that seating is limited so get there early!

Once again we’re happy to have Michel Navedo perform in the Bourbon Bar with two sets bookending the Bombshells show. There’s no better way to wrap up the night then listening to Michel’s New Orleans-style jazz while sipping on one of our many selections of bourbon. It’s free and the first set starts at 8pm.

9pm//$20//Tickets (Michel Navedo plays at 8pm and 11pm in the Bourbon. Free show)

Friday: Wild Orchid Children, See Me River, Magic Mirrors

This Friday will prove to be another night of incredible music as Wild Orchid Children, See Me River and Magic Mirrors take the stage at Columbia City Theater. Powerful psychedelic indie-rockers Wild Orchid Children will be a band to behold as you can see in this teaser for their recent album The Wild Orchid Children Are Alexander Supertramp:

Also on the bill are See me River and Magic Mirrors, two bands that mix roots, americana and rock in a way that will keep audiences moving all night.

9pm//$12//Tickets

Saturday: The Atomic Bombshells, Michel Navedo

Well, we’re halfway through the string of  shows The Atomic Bombshells are doing at the theater this November and they’ve been quite a good time so far. The remaining two shows will be different shows with different performances, so come back and see what’s new if you’ve already been attended one. Last week’s show sold out and we do have a limited amount of seating so make sure to get your tickets now and arrive early to get a good seat.

Another fantastic reason to come early (besides our amazing cocktails and brand new food menu) is that Michel Navedo will be returning to the Bourbon Bar to start the night with a free show at 8pm. Joined by the fantastic Jason Goessl on guitar, Michel’s stunning skills on the trumpet will leave you wanting more. Good thing they’ll be playing a second free set after the Bombshells show around 11pm.

9pm//$20//Tickets (Michel Navedo plays at 8pm and 11pm in the Bourbon. Free show)

Sunday: Charlotte Thistle

Charlotte Thistle will be closing the weekend out with a show in the Bourbon Bar starting at 7pm. Free show.

Friday: Sound On The Sound Presents – Black Whales, Dan Mangan, Jared Mees & The Grown Children

Our dear friends at Sound on the Sound will be presenting another night of incredible music at the theater. Their monthly shows have yet to disappoint and it looks like this Friday’s show will be no different. Seattle’s own Black Whales will be joined by Dan Mangan of Vancouver, Canada and Jared Mees and the Grown Children of Portland, OR for a night of catchy pop rock from the Pacific Northwest.

9pm // $10 // Tickets

Here’s a sample to tide you over:

Saturday: The Atomic Bombshells

The Bombshells are back! The internationally renowned Atomic Bombshells are returning to The Columbia City Theater with their sultry and sassy burlesque show. They will be performing in the theater every Saturday in November but each show will be different. You can buy tickets for individual shows here or get in to all four shows the price of three here. Jazz great Michel Navedo will start off the night with a free show in the Bourbon at 7pm.

9pm // $20 // Tickets (all four shows for $60)