Name: Organism
Start: 2026-11-27T19:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-11-27T21:00:00-07:00
Location: The Listening Room at Hamilton Studio

Spend a Sunday afternoon in a French salon. Pianists Archie Chen and Rhona Gouldson-Chen — international concert artists and a husband-and-wife piano duo — return to Spokane for Encore!, an all-French program of Debussy, Fauré, Poulenc, and Yann Tiersen, performed as both solo works and dazzling four-hands pieces in Hamilton Studio's intimate Listening Room.At the heart of the afternoon is the piano itself. It's the very instrument that appeared on Archie's family lawn when he was a boy — a gift from Spokane's music community — and it now lives permanently at Hamilton Studio for everyone to enjoy. Come hear its warm, singing voice up close, in a room built for deep listening. Seating is limited.

Encore! - An All-French Piano Matinée with Archie Chen & Rhona Gouldson-Chen

<h2 style="text-align: start">Matt Mitchell Music Co. + Graham Farrow</h2>Salty Americana, old-soul storytelling, and two full bands live at The Listening Room.Matt Mitchell Music Co. returns to Hamilton Studio for a special co-headlining night with Graham Farrow, with both artists bringing their full bands to The Listening Room.Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Matt Mitchell Music Co. pairs clever, quick-witted, and heartbreakingly confessional songwriting with a road-worn brand of Americana built for both intimate listening rooms and rowdy rock halls. This time, Matt returns with the full electrified band and new music from his 2026 EP, Sounds American To Me.Raised in a small gold town in the Sierra Foothills of Northern California, Graham Farrow writes songs rooted in the people and places around him. His California is beautiful, bewildering, and stark, a place where promises are precarious, hardship is expected, and tremendous love is still worth celebrating. His latest album, Chin Music, captures that world through deeply human songwriting and vivid storytelling.Two incredible songwriters. Two full bands. One intimate night at The Listening Room.Friday, November 6 Doors at 6:00 PM | Show at 7:00 PM The Listening Room at Hamilton StudioGeneral admission seating is first come, first served.

Matt Mitchell Music Co. + Graham Farrow

"HOLY JOHN HUGHES THAT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!!"Get ready to turn up the nostalgia and sing your heart out! Synthpop sweethearts <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://shannoncurtis.net/">Shannon Curtis</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://deptofenergymgmt.com/work/">Jamie Hill</a> return to Hamilton Studio Listening Room with 80s kids 2 — the second installment of their nationally touring hit side project 80s kids.80s kids 2 — lovingly referred to by those in the know as "80s kids 2: The Empire Strikes Back" — is a high-octane joyride through the best of 1980s synthpop — tied together with funny, moving stories about growing up in the 80s.From the electrifying beats of Pet Shop Boys and New Order to the heart-on-the-sleeve melodies of OMD and Erasure, this show is a love letter to the decade of iconic anthems and underdog heroes.This dynamic concert-style theater show features all-time favorites from Thompson Twins, Soft Cell, Alphaville, Naked Eyes, The Human League, and many more — delivered in a wildly fun and interactive performance that feels like you’re experiencing them live for the first time.With awesome, authentic sound, amazing immersive video art, killer merch, inclusive energy, and magnetic, joyful stage presence, this hit show is an experience that you don’t want to miss. Get your tickets today!* Freebies at the merch table for people wearing 80s fashion!Live videos and more information: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://80skids.live">https://80skids.live</a>Instagram: @80skidslive @hilljam @shannoncurtismusicRAVES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY"HOLY JOHN HUGHES THAT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!! You guys were amazing!!" — Andrea W, Burlington, VT"Come back and play for us!! You're one of our best shows to date!" — Katie Thomas, Hamilton Studio Listening Room, Spokane, WA"I wasn't sure what to expect from your show, but I didn't have any idea it was going to be that amazing. That was phenomenal!!" —&nbsp;Mary S, St. Louis, MO"OMG that was so incredible!! It was sincerely the best time I've had in months." —&nbsp;Simone D, Oakland, CA"It was electric, exciting, and emotional. I needed to see your show so much more than I anticipated!" — Hillary C, San Diego, CA"My partner and I had such a great time singing and dancing along to literally every single song! SO. Friggin. Good!!"&nbsp; —&nbsp;Brenton S, Austin, TX

80s kids 

PIERRE BENSUSAN THE INFINITE GUITAR TOUR 2026“It’s like the guitar has been given free rein to play itself.”Experience an intimate evening with Pierre Bensusan, one of the world’s most celebrated acoustic guitarists, composers, and musical innovators.Known internationally as “Mister DADGAD,” Bensusan has spent more than five decades redefining what a single acoustic guitar can do. Blending folk, jazz, classical, Celtic, world music, improvisation, and his own unmistakable musical language, he creates performances that can feel at once deeply intimate and remarkably orchestral.His accolades include the Rose d’Or at the Montreux Festival, Best World Music Guitarist in Guitar Player Magazine’s Readers’ Poll, and an Independent Music Award for his acclaimed triple live album Encore. Since beginning his career in France in the 1970s, Bensusan has performed approximately 4,000 concerts around the world, released 16 albums, and sold more than half a million records.His influence reaches across generations and genres. Michael Hedges famously titled a composition “Bensusan” in his honor, while artists including Tommy Emmanuel, Pat Metheny, Mark Knopfler, Steve Vai, Leo Kottke, Larry Coryell, Tuck Andress, Andrew York, Steve Lukather, and Andy Timmons have praised his artistry. His collaborations have ranged from Donny Osmond and Jordan Rudess to Gene Parsons and Yoko Kanno’s Cowboy Bebop.At the center of it all is Bensusan alone with his Lowden guitar—and, at times, his rich and expressive voice. No band. No excess. Just an extraordinary musician whose command of melody, harmony, rhythm, and open tuning can make one instrument sound like an entire musical world.The Infinite Guitar Tour 2026 is a rare opportunity to experience a true master of the instrument in the kind of intimate setting his music was made for.“With only his steel-string acoustic guitar—and sometimes his rich, affecting voice—Mr. Bensusan can disassemble your heart and hand it back to you restored and renewed.” — James Volpe Rotondi, Guitar Player Magazine

PIERRE BENSUSAN - THE INFINITE GUITAR TOUR 2026

<h3>Max Hatt / Edda Glass at The Listening Room</h3>Sunday, November 22 | 6 PM The Listening Room at Hamilton StudioMax Hatt / Edda Glass bring their unmistakable blend of jazz, bossa nova, Americana, and atmospheric songwriting to The Listening Room at Hamilton Studio for an intimate Sunday evening performance.Built around Edda Glass’s distinctive vocals and Max Hatt’s guitar work, the duo creates music that moves effortlessly between genres—at times smoky and jazz-inflected, at others rooted in Americana, with spacious arrangements and an intimate approach to songwriting that has earned attention from NPR and music critics across the country.Their sound has been called “unique” by NPR Mountain Stage, “hypnotic” by acclaimed vocalist Lizz Wright, and “elegantly funky” by Wilco guitarist Nels Cline. NPR Music’s Ann Powers offered perhaps the simplest description: “Beautiful… #chills.”Whether leaning into bossa nova and jazz or exploring the quieter edges of Americana, Max Hatt / Edda Glass make music built for close listening—which makes The Listening Room a particularly fitting setting for the duo.Join us Sunday, November 22 at 6 PM for an evening with two singular musicians and a sound that’s difficult to categorize and even harder to forget.MAX HATT / EDDA GLASS Sunday, November 22, 2026 6:00 PM The Listening Room at Hamilton Studio 1427 W. Dean Ave. | Spokane, WAOne thing I'd hold off on adding until you confirm it is doors, ticket price, all-ages status, and whether this is specifically a duo performance. The EPK supports the artist description and accolades, but not those Hamilton-specific event details, and I don't want to manufacture them.

Max Hat/ Edda Glass 

<h1>Organism</h1><h3>Instrumental 80s &amp; Jazz Reimagined</h3>Friday, November 27 | 7:00 PM Doors at 6:00 PMBack by popular demand!Get ready for a high-energy night of groove, nostalgia, and world-class musicianship as Organism returns to The Listening Room.Featuring four of Spokane's premier musicians, Organism delivers fresh instrumental interpretations of beloved 80s pop and jazz classics. From Phil Collins and Genesis to Quincy Jones and beyond, every song is transformed with inventive arrangements, infectious rhythms, and jaw-dropping musicianship.This isn't your typical cover band—it's a musical conversation between four seasoned performers who know how to keep a room moving. Whether you're a musician, an 80s fan, or simply love incredible live music, this is a show that consistently fills the room with great energy, dancing, and smiling faces.<h3>The Band</h3>Ben Rose – Guitar One of Spokane's most sought-after guitarists, known for his work with Nu Jack City, The Rhythm Dawgs, Hoodoo Udu, and more.Don Goodwin – Keys Musical Director of the Spokane Jazz Orchestra and a longtime cornerstone of Spokane's music scene.Brian McCann – Bass A versatile bassist whose career spans jazz, funk, Motown, classic rock, country, and beyond.Kenny Sager – Drums A respected performer and educator whose credits range from Broadway productions to funk, jazz, and country.Come experience one of Spokane's favorite instrumental groups in the intimate setting of The Listening Room.<hr>Friday, November 27 🕖 Show: 7:00 PM 🚪 Doors: 6:00 PM📍 The Listening Room at Hamilton Studio 1427 W. Dean Ave. • Spokane, WA🍷 Beer, wine &amp; light refreshments available 🚗 Free parking • ADA accessible🎟 Tickets: $24 Advance $30 Day of Show

Organism 

Originally from Spokane and now based in Minneapolis, singer-songwriter Ben Vogel returns home for a special night of live music at The Listening Room at Hamilton Studio.Specializing in tightly constructed pop songs about the messiness of life, Ben pairs intricate guitar playing with a distinctly vibrant voice and a songwriting style that feels both sophisticated and refreshingly organic. Defiantly untethered to modern trends without leaning overtly retro, his unique take on power pop combines thoughtful lyricism, memorable melodies, and a DIY approach to making music.An energetic and often spontaneous live performer, Ben can be found fronting his full band or, for more intimate performances, stripping things back to just his voice and acoustic guitar.After making Minneapolis his home in 2025, Ben returns to Spokane with new music, including his latest single, “Postcard,” released this August, with more on the way.Join us for an intimate evening with Ben Vogel at The Listening Room — up close, unplugged, and back in his hometown.SHOW DETAILSSaturday, October 10 Doors at 6:00 PM | Show at 7:00 PM The Listening Room at Hamilton StudioTickets: $25 Advance | $30 DoorGeneral admission seating is first come, first served.

Ben Vogel with Guest Sam McCue

<h1>Organism</h1><h3>Instrumental 80s &amp; Jazz Reimagined</h3>Wednesday, October 7 | 6:30 PM Doors at 5:30 PMBack by popular demand!Get ready for a high-energy night of groove, nostalgia, and world-class musicianship as Organism returns to The Listening Room.Featuring four of Spokane's premier musicians, Organism delivers fresh instrumental interpretations of beloved 80s pop and jazz classics. From Phil Collins and Genesis to Quincy Jones and beyond, every song is transformed with inventive arrangements, infectious rhythms, and jaw-dropping musicianship.This isn't your typical cover band—it's a musical conversation between four seasoned performers who know how to keep a room moving. Whether you're a musician, an 80s fan, or simply love incredible live music, this is a show that consistently fills the room with great energy, dancing, and smiling faces.<h3>The Band</h3>Ben Rose – Guitar One of Spokane's most sought-after guitarists, known for his work with Nu Jack City, The Rhythm Dawgs, Hoodoo Udu, and more.Don Goodwin – Keys Musical Director of the Spokane Jazz Orchestra and a longtime cornerstone of Spokane's music scene.Brian McCann – Bass A versatile bassist whose career spans jazz, funk, Motown, classic rock, country, and beyond.Kenny Sager – Drums A respected performer and educator whose credits range from Broadway productions to funk, jazz, and country.Come experience one of Spokane's favorite instrumental groups in the intimate setting of The Listening Room.<hr>Wednesday, October 7 🕖 Show:&nbsp;6:30 PM 🚪 Doors:&nbsp;5:30 PM📍 The Listening Room at Hamilton Studio 1427 W. Dean Ave. • Spokane, WA🍷 Beer, wine &amp; light refreshments available 🚗 Free parking • ADA accessible🎟 Tickets: $24 Advance $30 Day of Show

Join the Red Hot Kitten Stompers for an all-ages night of hot, New Orleans-style jazz, dancing, and a 5:30 PM dance lesson. Doors open at 5:15 PM; the concert runs from 6–8 PM. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door, with group and dancer discounts available.

RED HOT KITTEN STOMPERS

<h2 style="text-align: start">Rock The Block: West Central</h2>Get ready for a full day of live music, local food, art, and community celebration in the heart of West Central.Rock The Block brings together some of the region's most exciting musicians, local food vendors, artists, makers, and community organizations for a festival experience designed to showcase everything that makes this neighborhood special.<h3 style="text-align: start">Live Music on Two Stages:</h3><h4 style="text-align: start">Outdoor Stage</h4><ul><li>WE R DECOYS&nbsp;— Female-fronted punk rock energy</li><li>STARCOURT&nbsp;— The ultimate 80s cover band experience</li><li>MISTER SISTER&nbsp;— Funk, soul, rock, originals, and crowd favorites</li></ul><h4 style="text-align: start">Indoor Stage</h4><ul><li>Simone Shaw</li><li>Landon Spencer</li><li>Hannah Siglin</li><li>Rajah Bose</li><li>Helmer Noel &amp; Logan McDonald</li></ul><h3 style="text-align: start">Local Food</h3>Fuel your festival experience with some of Spokane's favorite local vendors:<ul><li>Shelby's Burgers</li><li>Island Style Food</li><li>Southern Style Snowballs</li><li>New Love Coffee</li><li>Bean &amp; Pie</li><li>The Scoop&nbsp;(pending)</li><li>Vern Cooks&nbsp;(pending)</li></ul><h3>&nbsp;Beer &amp; Wine Garden</h3>Enjoy beverages from our featured beverage sponsors. Alcohol service available for guests 21+ with valid ID.&nbsp;<ul><li>Dry Fly Distillery</li><li>Maryhill Winery&nbsp;</li><li>Uprise Brewery&nbsp;</li><li>Hat Trick Brewery&nbsp;</li><li>Trailbreaker Cider&nbsp;</li></ul><h3 style="text-align: start">More Than Music</h3><ul><li>Local artists and makers</li><li>Interactive art experiences</li><li>Family-friendly activities</li><li>Community organizations</li><li>Beer &amp; wine garden</li><li>A celebration of West Central's creative culture</li></ul>Whether you're dancing in front of the outdoor stage, discovering a new favorite artist inside Hamilton Studio, grabbing a burger with friends, or exploring local art and community booths, Rock The Block is built to bring people together.This is more than a festival, it's a celebration of the neighborhood, the artists, and the people who make Spokane unique.Come experience what just might become Spokane's favorite summer tradition.<hr><h1 style="text-align: start">Support Rock The Block</h1>Rock The Block is a community-driven festival created to make live music, art, and culture accessible while supporting local artists and strengthening the West Central neighborhood.If you're able, consider purchasing a Supporter or Festival Champion ticket. Your contribution helps fund artist performances, family programming, community art activities, and future growth of the festival.Every supporter helps us build something bigger for Spokane.<h1>A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS WHO HELPED MAKE THIS HAPPEN:</h1><ul><li>Hamilton Studio, Placeholder Studios, The Chameleon&nbsp;</li><li>Spark Central</li><li>Spokane Public Radio</li><li>Art Salvage&nbsp;</li><li>American On Site</li><li>Greenstone Homes&nbsp;</li><li>Global Neighborhood Thrift&nbsp;</li><li>H2E Inc.&nbsp;</li><li>Vudu Threads</li><li>Dry Fly Distillery&nbsp;</li><li>Uprise Brewery</li><li>Hat Tick Brewery</li><li>Maryhill Winery&nbsp;</li><li>Trailbreaker Cider&nbsp;</li></ul>

Rock The Block: West Central 

ROCK THE BLOCK: EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW CONCERTThursday, June 25th, 2026 Location: Spokane Public Radio Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 6:30 PMBefore Rock The Block takes over the streets of West Central this summer, join us for a special one-night-only preview concert inside Spokane Public Radio.This intimate evening will feature a curated lineup of artists from this year's Rock The Block festival, giving attendees an exclusive first look at some of Spokane's most exciting musicians in a unique listening-room setting.With only 40 tickets available, this event offers a rare opportunity to experience live music up close while helping support the inaugural Rock The Block Music &amp; Arts Festival.Your ticket includes:• Free Entry to Rock The Block on July 18• Live performances from featured Rock The Block artists • Two complimentary drink tickets • Light snacks&nbsp; • Exclusive access to Spokane Public Radio • A chance to connect with artists, partners, and supporters before the festivalThe Lineup:&nbsp;<ul><li>Hannah Siglin</li><li>Tristan Pierce and Blake Braley</li><li>Helmer Noel</li><li>Raj Saint Paul</li></ul>All proceeds from the evening will directly support Rock The Block and help fund artist programming, community activities, family activities, and festival infrastructure.Join us for an unforgettable night of music, community, and a preview of what's to come on July 18.Only 40 tickets are available.Something kind of cool about this event: This exclusive performance will be professionally recorded and produced into a special Spokane Public Radio broadcast, highlighting the incredible local artists featured at Rock The Block and helping introduce the festival to listeners across the Inland Northwest.<h3 style="text-align: start">Ticket Options</h3>General Admission – $50 Enjoy an intimate evening of live music featuring artists from this year's Rock The Block lineup, plus two drink tickets and light appetizers.Supporter Ticket – $80 Want to help Rock The Block go even further? Supporter Tickets include the full concert experience while making an additional contribution toward the festival. Every Supporter Ticket helps us continue building a community-driven event that celebrates Spokane's artists, musicians, and creative culture.ABOUT ROCK THE BLOCKRock The Block is a new community music and arts festival coming to Spokane's West Central neighborhood on July 18, 2026. The festival brings together live music, local artists, food vendors, community organizations, interactive art experiences, and a beer &amp; wine garden to celebrate Spokane's creative culture and strengthen neighborhood connections.Learn more at:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hamilton.live/rocktheblock">https://www.hamilton.live/rocktheblock</a>

Rock The Block: Exclusive Preview Party

MIDPAK + ROY G. BIV Friday, June 19 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMGet ready for a full night of psychedelic grooves, funk-fueled jams, and high-energy live music as Seattle acts Midpak and Roy G. Biv take over the stage.Coming out of Seattle, Midpak delivers an instrumental psychedelic experience blending deep funk grooves, improvisation, and modern dance influences with the occasional trip into outer space. Fresh off the release of their new EP Torpedo, the band continues carving out their place in the Pacific Northwest psych scene with immersive live performances and genre-bending soundscapes.Joining them is Roy G. Biv, a whirlwind of groovy, head-spinning psychedelia inspired by artists like King Gizzard &amp; The Lizard Wizard, Radiohead, and Red Hot Chili Peppers while bringing their own distinctly Northwestern energy to the mix. Known for their rowdy, jam-heavy performances, Roy G. Biv has quickly become one of the most exciting emerging psych-rock bands out of Seattle and is set to perform at Timber Festival this year.Fun fact: both bands have performed at Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP).Whether you’re into psych rock, funk, jam bands, or just want to dance for two straight hours, this is the show.🎟 June 19 🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 1427 W. Dean Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201Get your tickets now!

Midpak W/ Roy G. Biv

Tomboy is a Spokane-based indie pop-punk (ish) band channeling the kind of music you cried to on your bedroom floor in the early 2000s—with a bright side.Vibrant, vulnerable, and effortlessly cool, Tomboy blends emotional honesty with high-energy hooks that hit just as hard live as they do in your headphones.Tie on your bandana and get ready to dance, cry… or both.

Tomboy

With songwriting praised as “the most refreshing and interesting since legends like Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell,” haptonstall brings a rare kind of honesty to the stage.Blending Americana, folk-pop, and bluegrass roots, her songs are raw, vulnerable, and deeply human—music that leaves you with a hole in your chest and a smile on your face. Inspired by a rural upbringing and sharpened in Boston at Berklee College of Music, haptonstall writes with striking clarity about identity, growth, and the world around her.Her newest single “girl” offers a glimpse into her upcoming debut EP Observatory (Spring 2026)—and hearing these songs in an intimate listening room setting is something special.✨ If you love Joni Mitchell, Tracy Chapman, or thoughtful storytelling through song—this one is for you.Limited seating — reserve your seats now.

Haptonstall 

Milonga began making some noise in the Spokane music scene around 2001 and remains a household name 25 years later. Blending a plethora of colorful original tunes with a handful of covers, The Inland NW’s Hardest-Hitting band serves up a Pan-Latin buffet where all the best dishes are presented as regional dance styles, in a mix that’s straight outa your abuelita’s kitchen.Over the years, Milonga has spearheaded the Inland NW Latin music sceneby exposing audiences to a myriad of both popular and obscure musical traditions found throughout Latin America, Spain, and the Caribbean. The band is notorious for drawing a widely diverse audience with its festive sound. The listener doesn’t necessarily need to be Spanish fluent to catch the vibe in the air at a Milonga show.They beckon the public to shed its differences for a couple hours and party like neighbors.Milonga’s infectious grooves can take the most manly of men and turn them into hip-shaking Shakiras. In a world of Salsa, Milonga is the Whole Enchilada!&nbsp;Milonga features an all-star lineup of cats including:&nbsp;George De La Rosa - Congas, VocalsDon Goodwin - KeysJesse Flanagan - Trumpet, VocalsPaul Flores - Sax, VocalsEsteban Zarate - Trombone, VocalsJuan Parris - Drums / TimbalesGreg White - Bass, VocalsNic Vigil - Guitars, Percussion, Accordion, Vocals

Milonga

Time Baby is an eclectic jazz fusion band that prioritizes the art of creating and performing original music. We value improvisation as an artistic medium. All of our instrumentalists have established roots in the Spokane music scene.&nbsp; Caleb Brown (saxophone), grew up north of Spokane and graduated from Whitworth University. Caleb is a dynamic performer with experience in a wide array of musical genres, including with his father, Kevin Brown (host of Front Porch Bluegrass on SPR), and with the band Super Sparkle. Originally from the Seattle area, Ben Dysart (drums) attended Eastern Washington University for a degree in music education and now teaches band at Deer Park Middle School. Tim Zilar (guitar) also attended EWU, and has training in both guitar and percussion. Tim teaches locally and is an integral part in many bands, including the Spokane Jazz Orchestra. Lauren McKinley (vibraphone/percussion) was raised in Cheney, WA and eventually received a MM Jazz Studies (composition) degree from the University of North Texas. She arranges and composes music in addition to playing in other local music groups. Riley Gray (keyboards) has been an established jazz pianist in the area since moving here for college. He is an active performer, playing in many acts around town. Riley also maintains an active teaching schedule. Mercy Maxson (guitar), has also established herself as a facet in the Spokane music scene, playing a variety of musical styles in local bands around town including the cinematic rock band Everyone Loves a Villain. Lauren and Caleb met while participating in the Spokane All-City Jazz program in high school. The rest of the band met while they were music students at EWU.&nbsp; In 2023, Time Baby was announced one of three winners of the inaugural Spokane Public Radio Firehouse Sessions contest. Spokane's local arts and culture newspaper, the Inlander, featured Time Baby as one of their “ Artists to Watch” in 2025.&nbsp;

Time Baby

Spokane’s own RCA &amp; The Radicals bring their infectious blend of funk, pop, and soul to The Listening Room for a high-energy night of groove-driven originals and feel-good rhythm.Fronted by Riley Christian Anderson, this rising local collective combines tight musicianship with danceable arrangements inspired by artists like Vulfpeck and Michael Jackson creating a sound that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern.

RCA & The Radicals

PSILY is part vinyl worship, part full-tilt rock radio adrenaline, glittered with candied ear worms.&nbsp; PSILY is when Blake Braley and Tristan Hart Pierce (Allen Stone Band) drop the needle with Cary Beare and Michael Koep (The RUB) and rip a hole in the time-space continuum, firing a glam-soul-psych-rock revival straight into your brainstem. There’s something reincarnate —something like possession.&nbsp; Think Bowie wielding a guitar made of lightning. Think Prince piloting the starship P FLOYD. Think Lennon brewing tea over a Marshall amp on fire. Freddie Mercury dancing in a mirror that remembers the future.&nbsp; Equal parts precision, theater, and beautiful chaos. PSILY is a love note smeared with eyeliner and tube grease. And you’re invited.

PSILY

Join us at The Listening Room at Hamilton Studio for another evening with the Spokane Guitar Collective — a collaborative concert featuring four acclaimed classical guitarists from across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.This special performance will be presented in a round robin style format, where each artist will perform solo works before coming together throughout the evening for ensemble collaborations. Audiences can expect a dynamic program of classical repertoire, contemporary works, and uniquely arranged ensemble pieces — all experienced in the intimate, acoustically rich setting of The Listening Room.Whether you're a longtime fan of classical guitar or simply curious to experience something new, this concert offers a rare opportunity to hear multiple world-class performers both individually and together in one shared performance.<h3 style="text-align: start">Featuring:</h3>Michael Millham A featured performer at regional festivals including the Northwest Guitar Festival, Northwest Bach Festival, and Festival at Sandpoint, Michael Millham is an in-demand soloist, ensemble performer, and educator. He maintains teaching studios at Gonzaga and Eastern Washington Universities and hosts Spokane Public Radio Classical’s weekly program The Guitar Hour. His duo with vocalist Keleren Millham has given over 2,000 performances nationwide.Ryan Nitz Boise-based guitarist Ryan Nitz has performed throughout North America and appeared with the Boise Philharmonic, Palouse Chamber Orchestra, Opera Idaho, and numerous contemporary music ensembles. He currently serves on the faculty of Boise State University’s Department of Music.James Reid A concert guitarist since the 1970s, James Reid has performed extensively across the United States and Canada and is the founder of the Northwest Guitar Festival. He directed the guitar program at the University of Idaho for over four decades and currently serves as president of the Idaho Guitar Society.Michael Partington Praised by Classical Guitar Magazine for his “lyricism, intensity and clear technical command,” award-winning British guitarist Michael Partington has performed internationally as both a soloist and ensemble artist. He is currently Artist in Residence and Director of the Guitar Program at the University of Washington.Expect:<ul><li>Solo performances by each guitarist&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborative ensemble selections&nbsp;</li><li>Intimate&nbsp;listening room experience&nbsp;</li></ul>

Spokane Guitar Collective

Dario Re is a singer- songwriter and composer known for richly layered, genre- blending work that moves between indie rock, chamber folk, and world fusion. Based in the mountains of Sandpoint, Idaho, Re is also the lead singer-songwriter for Heat Speak, a highly collaborative ensemble featuring eclectic instrumentation, strings, keys, upright bass, accordion, percussion, and more, creating intricate arrangements and dynamic live shows.&nbsp;What to expect: If you like performances that feel cinematic, intimate, and deeply musical, this is your night. Expect strong songwriting, unusual textures, and a room that rewards listening.&nbsp;

Heat Speak

Emerald Keys is an afternoon of music shaped by transition—by moments when familiar structures fall away and something truer begins to surface.&nbsp;Drawing together traditional Irish and Scottish airs with the deeply personal music of Frédéric Chopin, this program explores what it means to carry one’s homeland within, even when standing between chapters. Irish folk music, born of migration and memory, speaks in the language of departure and return; Chopin’s works—written far from Poland—translate those same emotions into some of the most intimate and searching music ever composed for the piano.&nbsp;At the heart of the program is Chopin’s Ballade No. 4, a work of extraordinary narrative depth—music that does not resolve quickly or easily, but unfolds like a life in motion. It is framed by beloved Celtic melodies such as The Rising of the Moon, ’Tis the Last Rose of Summer, and Garryowen, alongside reimaginings by Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, revealing how folk song and classical tradition continually speak to one another across time and distance.&nbsp;Emerald Keys arrives at a moment of change for the artists on stage—a threshold between chapters. Much like the music itself, the concert honors what has been while opening space for what comes next. The piano remains a place of home, storytelling, and truth when the ground beneath shifts.&nbsp;DedicationThis concert is dedicated to all who live in the in-between: those rebuilding after a sudden change, and those shaped by diaspora—families and individuals who have crossed borders by choice or necessity, carrying language, memory, and love for a homeland that may feel both near and impossibly far.&nbsp;In a time when migration is often discussed in headlines, today’s concert offers something older and more human: the sound of longing, resilience, and belonging—made music.&nbsp;Whether you come for the lyricism of Chopin, the soul of Celtic song, or the shared experience woven between them, Emerald Keys offers an afternoon of beauty, honesty, and quiet resolve.&nbsp;Where green hills meet black-and-white keys—and music becomes a way forward. Reception with refreshments to follow. **Ticket Prices:** - General: $40 - Patron: $80 (premium reserved seating, recognition in printed program) - Student: $15 **Performers:** Archie Chen &amp; Rhona Gouldson-Chen, with guest artists:&nbsp;Rebecca Soderberg, Violin Michael Cruite, Pipes &amp; Tin Whistle

Emerald Keys: Music at a Crossroads

Centered around the old-soul, observational storytelling of Matt Mitchell, who lives full time out of an imported Japanese bus, MMMC brings Mitchell’s tunes to life in solo, acoustic duo/trio and full on, electrified band configurations. Mitchell's songs are equal parts clever, quick-witted and heartbreakingly confessional, (oftentimes all at once) translating well both in attentive listening rooms and rowdy rock halls. If ‘The Band’ took a road trip to Laurel Canyon and pulled their tour bus over to pick up John Prine hitching his way down the pacific coastline, their rolling jam sessions might sound a little like Matt Mitchell Music Co.

Matt Mitchell Music Co.

Fox &amp; Bones is are a dynamic folk-pop/ Americana duo from Portland, OR, made up of Scott Gilmore and Sarah Vitort. Their music blends energetic, offbeat folk with retro-tinged melodies and rich vocal harmonies, creating songs that feel both timeless and deeply personal. The pair have shared stages with artists like Rayland Baxter, The Dead South, and ZZ Ward. Their fourth studio album, Long Time Honey, was hailed as one of the best Americana releases of the year and won Best Folk/ Americana Album at the PNW Music Awards. Fox and Bones are known for their infectious rhythms, warm harmonies, and heartfelt storytelling that invites audiences into moments of reflection, joy, and connection.&nbsp;

Fox & Bones

The Bed Heads are a Spokane-based indie-folk band that has quickly become a standout in the local music scene. In just over a year since forming, they’ve built a reputation for warm, acoustic-driven soundscapes, dynamic harmonies, and storytelling that draws inspiration from literature and history. Fronted by Landon Spencer, the five-piece combines rich instrumental layers with thoughtful lyrics, creating music that feels both intimate and expansive, the kind of sound that resonates deeply in an intimate venue like The Listening Room.

The Bedheads 

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The Listening Room at Hamilton Studio

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