Vicci Martinez to kick off WWU's free Summer Noon Concert series June 30
Singer/songwriter Vicci Martinez will kick off the summer 2010 series of free concerts on the Western Washington University campus. The Summer Noon Concert series, put on by WWU's Associated Students, brings various acts to Western for free noon concerts on the Performing Arts Center plaza.
In the event of rain, the concerts will take place indoors in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room. For more information about the series, contact Casey Hayden at (360) 650-2489 or casey.hayden@wwu.edu.
Here's the full lineup for the 2010 series:
June 30: Vicci Martinez – Pop / Folk Rock / Blues
Vicci is an acoustic-based singer/songwriter with a passionate voice, profound lyrics and incendiary live performances. The Tacoma native is growing a national grass roots following and critical acclaim with her contagious live performances.
https://myspace.com/viccimartinez/
https://www.reverbnation.com/viccimartinez/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vicci-Martinez/111721612183206
July 7: Washington Mile – Soul / Roots Music
With major influences like Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bon Iver, and Blind Willie Johnson, it is no wonder that Washington Mile produces an eclectic sound, featuring original songs complete with an oh-so-familiar feel, yet have never been heard. Washington Mile’s debut album, SIMPLE HEARTS delivers a delicious dose of hand-clapping, foot-stomping sounds, exquisitely balanced with creative and soulful lyrics.
https://myspace.com/washingtonmile/
http://washingtonmile.blogspot.com/
July 14: The Globes – Experimental / Indie / Rock
Hailing from Spokane, The Globes formed in the members’ teenage years, spending afternoons in their sleepy city collaboratively dissecting and interpreting the fundamentals of songwriting, experimentation and craft while forging together their own musical inspirations to fabricate a singular and precocious sound based on the traditional guitar, bass, drum lineup. In 2007, the band relocated to Seattle, and in the fall of 2009, released their second EP: "Sinter Songs.” You can catch them at other venues this summer touring with Chicago band “Maps and Atlases.”
https://myspace.com/theglobes/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Globes/7747729815
July 21: LeRoy Bell & His Only Friends – Roots Music / Rock / Soul
LeRoy found early success with his career as a songwriter, having written hits for several major artists including Elton John. His recent emergence as a performer of his own music has garnered critical acclaim and allowed his to perform with B.B. King, Al Green, Taj Mahal, Jackie Green, Keb Mo, LeAnn Rimes, The Temptations and many more. With the hopes of youth, love, lost love, and optimism for humanity, Bell speaks through his personal observations and musical lyricism.
https://myspace.com/leroybell/
July 28: Nettle Honey – Bluegrass / Acoustic / Folk
This fun-lovin and light-hearted bluegrass band from Seattle was a big hit at this year’s Yellingham festival. They’ve managed to form a fresh and natural blend of musicality that is influenced by performers like The Tallboys, Jason Webley, Spoonshine, Foghorn String Band, Vetiver, Joanna Newsom, Iron and Wine, and Dovekins.