Music

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Doug Seegers Country singer Doug Seegers has had a truly unique rise to fame. After performing in New York and Texas, he headed to Nashville, where he frequented open-mike nights while essentially homeless. But after a Swedish crew working on a TV show about the city filmed Seegers singing an original called “Going Down to the River,” he became an instant star overseas. His debut album, named after the song that started it all, reached #1 in Sweden, and though the U.S. was slower to catch on to his talent, Seegers can now count artists like Emmylou Harris and Buddy Miller, both of whom appear on River, as his peers. With Barbara Lamb, Fredd Luongo. 21 and over. Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA 98107 $12.50 Sunday, February 22, 2015, 8pm

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Taylor Dayne Dance-pop singer Taylor Dayne, who found success with songs like “Tell It to My Heart” and “Love Will Lead You Back,” still has an ear for crafting dance-floor-ready tunes. Her latest single, “Dreaming”-which followed the 2013 release of Playlist: The Very Best of Taylor Dayne-pairs Dayne’s powerful voice with plenty of synth, a pulsing beat, and an unexpected guitar solo. The tune hasn’t performed as well on the charts as previous singles, but it’s not difficult to picture a nightclub floor filling up as it blares through the speakers. And though “Dreaming” isn’t attached to an album, it might hint at what Dayne has planned for her next release. With Ambrosia. 21 and over. Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 $15 and up Sunday, February 22, 2015, 8pm

The Church The band has released 25 albums over a 35-year career.  The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $32 adv/$37 Monday, February 23, 2015, 7:30 – 8:30pm

The Church The band has released 25 albums over a 35-year career.  The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $32 adv/$37 Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 7:30 – 8:30pm

Hapa The duo has been named Hawaii’s most successful group. The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $25-$35 Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 7:30 – 8:30pm

Leighton Meester Best known as Blair Waldorf on the CW’s Gossip Girl and the lucky girl married to Seth Cohen (Adam Brody). With Duke Evers. The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 See website for details. Thursday, February 26, 2015

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THEESatisfaction The fem-powered local hip-hop duo (and SW contributors) releases its new album, EarthEE. Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 See website for details. Thursday, February 26, 2015

Tommy Castro He performs with his four-piece band, the Painkillers.  The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 adv/$25 DOS Thursday, February 26, 2015, 7:30 – 8:30pm

Red Heart Alarm The band has coined their own genre, “Guntry,” a blend of grunge and country. With Whiting Tennis. 21 and over. Conor Byrne, 5140 Ballard Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA 98107 $8 Thursday, February 26, 2015, 9 – 10pm

Ian McFeron He broke into the Seattle music scene after getting radio play on The Mountain. With Josh Clauson. $15 adv/$20 DOS Friday, February 27, 2015, 8 – 9pm

Levi Fuller & the Library The band’s album The Wonders That There Are is out now. With Day Laborers & Petty Intellectuals, Roselit Bone, GreenhornBluehorn. Conor Byrne, 5140 Ballard Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA 98107 $8 Friday, February 27, 2015, 9 – 10pm

Sync Music Video Festival Celebrating the craft and form of music videos, or something like that. SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109 See website for details. Saturday, February 28, 2015

Kanaka Celebration Celebrate the “Forgotten Hawaiians” with hula, films, songs, and stories from Hawaiians in the Pacific Northwest.  Open Space for the Arts & Community, 18870 103rd Avenue SW

Vashon, Wa 98070 $18 Sunday, March 1, 2015, 4pm

Les Yeux Noirs Enjoy gypsy and klezmer music from this Paris-based sextet. Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way $15-20 Sunday, March 1, 2015, 7pm

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Kim Gordon The member of iconic band Sonic Youth discusses her new book Girl in a Band: A Memoir with SubPop’s Bruce Pavitt.  The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., Seattle, WA 98105 $11.50 Monday, March 2, 2015, 7:30pm

Caribou Dan Snaith is focusing on music full-time now that he’s completed his Ph.D. in mathematics. With Koreless.  The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 See website for details. Wednesday, March 4 – Thursday, March 5, 2015

Jim Page The singer-songwriter has a 40-year career culminating in 21 albums.  C and P Coffee Company, 5612 California Avenue SWSeattle WA 98136 Free Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 7 – 8pm

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo Ladysmith Black Mambazo has been creating happy and uplifting music, rooted in South African traditions, for 50 years. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., Seattle, WA 98105 See website for details. Friday, March 6, 2015

Smokey Robinson Bob Dylan has vouched for him as “America’s greatest living poet.” Emerald Queen Casino, 2024 E 29th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 See website for details. Friday, March 6, 2015

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The Esoterics This chorus commemorates the 100th anniversary of Rachmaninoff’s popular and gorgeous All-Night Vigil. Various locations, See website for details. Friday, March 6, 2015

Honeyblood Stina Tweeddale and Cat Myers are a Scottish duo. With 2:54.  Barboza, 925 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $12 adv. Sunday, March 8, 2015, 8 – 9pm