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A large storm is in the forecast for New Year’s Eve at Northern Quest

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 28, 2022

Storm Large sounds like the fabricated name of a meteorologist. However, it’s the middle and surname of the charismatic singer-songwriter who will ring in the New Year at Northern Quest Resort & Casino’s Highball.

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Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green diagnosed with stage 4 cancer

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 28, 2022

The drummer and founding member of rock band Modest Mouse, Jeremiah Green, has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, according to a family member.

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Tory Lanez found guilty in shooting of Megan Thee Stallion

UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 23, 2022

Rapper Pardison "Pardi" Fontaine publicly supported girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion on Thursday amid a Los Angeles jury's deliberations over whether rapper Tory Lanez shot the "Savage" emcee in the foot two years ago.

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Memphis May Fire’s Matty Mullins, a Shadle Park alum, dials it back to the year 2000 at the Big Dipper

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 22, 2022

Matty Mullins beamed throughout an All-Star United concert when he was 5 years old. Cathie Mullins, the mother of the Memphis May Fire frontman, laughed when recalling how enthusiastic her young son was when he experienced the then-fledgling Christian rock band during a fairground performance.

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A violin virtuoso recalls fiddling around at Expo ‘74 and winning competitions in Spokane a half-century ago

Thu., Dec. 15, 2022

The holiday season is synonymous with memories. Winning and warmth come to mind when Mark O’Connor returns to Spokane. When the violin virtuoso conjures images of the Lilac City he can’t help but recall dominating the Northwest Regional Fiddle Championship during the mid ‘70s.

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LeAnn Rimes concert at Northern Quest pushed back to April due to vocal cord injury

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 15, 2022

Editor's note: Northern Quest announced Thursday afternoon that the LeAnn Rimes concert on Sunday has been postponed due to a vocal cord injury. She will perform at Northern Quest on April 14. Tickets for this weekend's show will be honored on the new date; refunds are available by request until March 3, at TicketsWest.com or at the Northern Quest Box Office at (509) 481-2800 or (877) 871-6772.

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The Blind Boys’ vision paved the way for an eight-decade run

Thu., Dec. 15, 2022

Ricky McKinnie can’t see, but he has perspective.

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Big local talent leads Big Band Christmas

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 15, 2022

It really is Christmas in July for Andrea Olsen. The music director of the Spokane Valley Summer Theatre starts planning for “A Big Band Christmas” during the summer.

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Mannheim Steamroller will deliver its atmospheric New Age Christmas music

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 15, 2022

It’s a throwback feel at a Mannheim Steamroller show.

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Among Japan’s many year-end Beethoven’s 9th performances, one has special meaning

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 13, 2022

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Megan Thee Stallion takes the stand in Tory Lanez trial with support from demonstrators

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 13, 2022

LOS ANGELES — Megan Thee Stallion took the stand in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom Tuesday morning, finally confronting Canadian rapper Tory Lanez more than two years after he allegedly shot her in Hollywood Hills. Wearing a purple suit, the “Savage” and “WAP” hitmaker — whose real name is Megan Pete — walked into court around 11:15 a.m. and became emotional almost immediately after Los ...

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Let’s try this again: Select Taylor Swift fans get second chance to buy tour tickets

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 13, 2022

It’s true! Some Taylor Swift fans are getting a second chance to buy tickets for the singer’s upcoming Eras Tour. Those select folks received an email Monday from Ticketmaster saying, “You have been identified as a fan who received a boost during the Verified Fan presale but did not purchase tickets. We apologize for the difficulties you may have experienced, and have been asked by Taylor’s ...

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BTS megastar Jin to start military service in South Korea

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 12, 2022

SEOUL – K-pop singer Jin, the oldest member of South Korean supergroup BTS, is starting his military service on Tuesday, making him the first in his band to do so – much to the grief of millions of his fans.

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Crosby’s grandson performs Sunday night

Sun., Dec. 11, 2022

From staff reports

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Bing Crosby’s grandson will make first visit to Spokane with crooning performance at film festival honoring his grandfather

UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 9, 2022

Phil Crosby never met his grandfather, the legendary Bing Crosby, or visited Spokane’s favorite son’s hometown.

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A Hawaiian Christmas is on the way courtesy of ukulele wiz Jake Shimabukuro

Thu., Dec. 8, 2022

When Jake Shimabukuro thinks white Christmas, images of sand, not snow, are conjured.

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It’s no Little Feat to rock for more than a half of a century

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 8, 2022

When Phish delivered the Little Feat live album, “Waiting for Columbus” in its entirety at its Halloween show in Atlantic City a dozen years ago, it gave the veteran rock band a palpable boost.

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In Bachfest concert, cellist Zuill Bailey and guitarist Jason Vieaux create the sound of symbiosis

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 8, 2022

Joining Artistic Director Zuill Bailey at Barrister Winery for the latest program of the Northwest Bachfest last Saturday and Sunday was Jason Vieaux, classical guitarist.

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The last remaining original member of Quiet Riot is hell bent to keep the band’s music alive

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 8, 2022

Even though Rudy Sarzo has played with such icons as Ozzy Osborne, the late Ronnie James Dio and Blue Oyster Cult, his favorite experience has been playing bass with Quiet Riot.

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Russell Dickerson, a country star on the rise, books a stop at the Knit

Thu., Dec. 1, 2022

Nashville is a destination for those who dream of a career in country music.

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Memphis May Fire’s Matty Mullins, a Shadle Park alum, dials it back to the year 2000 at the Big Dipper

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