Music March is Cabaret Month “The Cocktail Hour” runs every Friday and

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March is Cabaret Month “The Cocktail Hour” runs every Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in March and includes performances by different artists each week. See website for complete details.  Egan’s Ballard Jamhouse, 1707 NW Market Street, Seattle WA, 98107 $15-$25 Saturday, March 28, 2015

Caspar Babypants Caspar Babypants, aka Chris Ballew of the Presidents of the United States of America, he writes simple, fun sing-alongs for children and their parents. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., Seattle, WA 98105 $6 Saturday, March 28, 2015, 10:30am

Craft Spells Justin Vallesteros is behind this dreamy, lush 80’s-inspired synth-pop. With Bilinda Butchers and Snuff Redux.  Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $13 adv. Saturday, March 28, 2015, 8 – 9pm

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Chastity Belt Seattle’s brash and goofy Chastity Belt is beginning to break out of the bubble of the local music scene, scoring recent profiles in Rookie and on NPR and a mention in Paper. Time to Go Home, the band’s sophomore album, was released earlier this week to lots of fanfare focusing on the group’s cool-as-ice, lackadaisical approach to feminism. The ladies of Chastity Belt give teen girls everywhere the slutty role models they deserve with the record’s undisputable anthem “Cool Slut,” which boldly defuses the term’s demeaning connotations by assuring us all that “It’s OK to be slutty.” Yooooo-these girls are kinda magic. With Cool Ghouls, Dude York.  21 and over. DML The Highline, 210 Broadway Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98102 $8 Saturday, March 28, 2015, 9pm

Chastity Belt You’re invited to the Seattle party with these humorous dreamboats. With Cool Ghouls, Dude York.  The Highline, 210 Broadway Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98102 $8 Saturday, March 28, 2015, 9 – 10pm

Jazzy Bluesy Sunday Brunch Enjoy brunch and live music with a different featured musical act each month. Artists include Eugenie Jones, Kareem Kandi Band, Ann Reynolds, Charles Mack, and more. See website for complete details.  Maxim’s, 5608 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118 $15 Sunday, March 29, 2015, 1pm

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!!! Just as I hate the use of the word “quirky” to describe . . . anything, I’m also starting to hate “weird” as a descriptor for bands. But keeping it real, the dudes in !!! (pronounced Chk Chk Chk) are straight-up WEIRDOS. Everything is a joke for them, every party a dance party. The band is a Frankenstein mishmash of Sacramento punk bands Black Licorice, Popesmashers, and Yah Mos, so between the thrashing and the dancing, there are a lot of vibes all chaotically vibing at once. Listening to the band’s self-described dance/punk/crunk/jerk elicits a couple of reactions-sometimes I’m like “!!!” and sometimes I’m like “???” With OCnotes.  21 and over. DML Columbia City Theater, 4916 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98118 $15 adv./$18 DOS Sunday, March 29, 2015, 8:30pm

Guster The veteran alt-rock band has made a stylistic departure with its new record, Evermotion. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., Seattle, WA 98105 $26.50 Monday, March 30, 2015, 8pm

Oh Honey It’s been a pretty stellar ride for Brooklyn duo Oh Honey (vocalist/guitarist Mitchy Collins and singer Danielle Bouchard) since the release of “Be Okay” from the With Love EP. The song’s folk-pop bounce and the tried-and-true “oh oh oh”s in the chorus caught the attention of Fueled by Ramen, home to acts like Paramore and Young the Giant, and led to two more EPs, Sincerely Yours and the recently released Wish You Were Here, the third of four parts in the duo’s “Postcard” series. Wish is as feel-good as “Be Okay” and should appease fans until Until Next Time is released later this year. Then a debut full-length is most likely on the horizon. With Public. The Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-4618, thecrocodile.com. 8 p.m. $12. All ages. ACP The Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., Seattle WA 98121 $12 Tuesday, March 31, 2015, 8pm

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Oh Honey It’s been a pretty stellar ride for Brooklyn duo Oh Honey (vocalist/guitarist Mitchy Collins and singer Danielle Bouchard) since the release of “Be Okay” from the With Love EP. The song’s folk-pop bounce and the tried-and-true “oh oh oh”s in the chorus caught the attention of Fueled by Ramen, home to acts like Paramore and Young the Giant, and led to two more EPs, Sincerely Yours and the recently released Wish You Were Here, the third of four parts in the duo’s “Postcard” series. Wish is as feel-good as “Be Okay” and should appease fans until Until Next Time is released later this year. Then a debut full-length is most likely on the horizon. With Public. All ages. ACP The Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., Seattle WA 98121 $12 Tuesday, March 31, 2015, 8pm

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Morose Dear Diary, Mood: Morose. The band’s name may say emo, but its low, droning guitars and deep-throated screams say doom-and-gloom-core. There isn’t much else to know about the band-it’s pretty far off the grid. Its Facebook page lists its members only by their first initials: J, C, R, A. There are no photos, and only a solitary six-minute practice recording of a song called “Dehumanize” on its Bandcamp. I’m dying to go to the show just to see if this band actually exists IRL. With Muscle and Marrow, Same Sex Dictator, KA. 21 and over. DLE Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $7 Tuesday, March 31, 2015, 9pm

Dark Star Orchestra Grateful Dead cover band.  The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $25-$35 Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 8pm

Happyness Like its spelling, the South London band’s music has a subtle strangeness. Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave., Seattle WA See website for details. Friday, April 3, 2015

Roy Rogers The acclaimed slide guitarist performs with the Delta Rhythm Kings. The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 See website for details. Friday, April 3, 2015

Twerps The band has been championed in the lo-fi world, having toured with Yo La Tengo, Deerhunter, and the Black Lips. Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave., Seattle WA See website for details. Saturday, April 4, 2015

TRIBE-olution Explore the roots of hip hop dance through African, Brazilian-Capoeira, and Asian Kung Fu though cross-cultural dance. Ensemble members include b-boys from Massive Monkees, Dogg Pound, and more.  Open Space for the Arts & Community, 18870 103rd Avenue SW

Vashon, Wa 98070 $15-$20 Saturday, April 4, 2015, 7pm

The Sing-Off Live Tour NBC’s top-rated a cappella music competition performs with VoicePlay and Street Corner Symphony. The Moore, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 See website for details. Monday, April 6, 2015

Willie Jones III This highly appreciated jazz drummer is known for his speed and control.  Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 See website for details. Tuesday, April 7 – Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Goapele Goapele just released Strong as Glass. Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 See website for details. Thursday, April 9 – Sunday, April 12, 2015

Chris Tomlin This Grammy Award-winning Christian artist reliably fills arenas. KeyArena (Seattle Center), 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 See website for details. Saturday, April 11, 2015

Keith Sweat The R&B and soul singer left his day job on the New York Stock Exchange and found success in music. Emerald Queen Casino, 2024 E 29th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 See website for details. Saturday, April 11, 2015

Ariana Grande The breakout pop star headlines her first North American tour. With Rixton. KeyArena (Seattle Center), 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 See website for details. Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Eric Church The country-music sensation performs with special guest Brothers Osborne. KeyArena (Seattle Center), 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 See website for details. Wednesday, April 15, 2015

World Rhythm Festival Free workshops and performances for drum enthusiasts of all skill levels. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 Free Friday, April 17, 2015, 7 – 10pm

Simple Measures Classical meets jazz with the Turtle Island String Quartet. simplemeasures.org Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $15 and up Friday, April 17, 2015, 7:30pm

World Rhythm Festival Free workshops and performances for drum enthusiasts of all skill levels. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 Free Saturday, April 18 – Sunday, April 19, 2015

Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra With guest trombonist Wycliffe Gordon. srjo.org Benaroya Recital Hall, 200 University St., Seattle, WA 98101 $47 Saturday, April 18, 2015, 7:30pm

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