Live music this weekend in Shoreline (Feb. 7th & 8th 2009)

Saturday

Alex Kajumulo and Original Sound are raising money for local youth soccer with a reggae and Afro-beat music concert. 6pm at Fircrest.

Vagabond Opera performs in concert at 7:30pm at Shorecrest Performing Arts Center. Self-described as a combination of European Cabaret, Vintage Americana, Balkan Belly Dance, Neo-Classical Opera, and Old World Yiddish Theater.

Corner State performs at 7:30pm at Laughing Ladies Cafe in North City.


Sunday

Invitational Jazz Jam from 4-7pm at North City Bistro. The Bistro is offering Small Plates, Wines & Draft Beers at Special Prices.

Jazz Guitar Collective performs from 3-5pm at Laughing Ladies Cafe in North City. I've been told it's great to bring the kids there to hang out on a Sunday afternoon.


Photo copyright 2008 Arsenio Locsin (from Jazz Guitar Collective website)

Hotwire Coffee in North City now serving beer & wine

Hotwire North: 17551 15th Avenue NE, Shoreline

Local coffeehouse, Hotwire, announced in a recent newsletter that they now serve beer and wine, as well as coffee, snacks and WiFi. They have outdoor seating for those nice days we've been having recently; perfect for people-watching on 15th. And inside, you can use their computers to surf online, or watch one of the bands that sometimes perform there. Hotwire even has their own MySpace page.

Hotwire: Now Serving Beer & Wine

Hotwire often has live music on Friday and Saturday evenings

Click here to get a coupon you can use at Hotwire to get a second beer or wine at half price. The coupon is valid through Sunday, 7/27. Tell them you got it from the Ronald Bog Blog!

So, readers, what's your favorite coffee around town? Your favorite watering hole? Do you like the idea of coffee and alcohol both available at the same location? Drop a note in the comments section below (just click where it says "Comments") and share your thoughts.