This fall, we have something for everyone to enjoy. With the weather getting cooler, spend time at a show on a fall night out in Kirkland. KPC brings exciting artists like The Milk Carton Kids and Pickwick to the eastside. Tickets to all shows are on sale now, and ticket packages starting at $69 are still available.

Of special note is Multiple Grammy Award winner Jerry Douglas on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Douglas, a freewheeling, forward-thinking recording artist whose music incorporates elements of Celtic, country, rock, jazz, blues, and bluegrass into his distinctive musical vision. We are excited to bring his unique talent to Kirkland. Several times throughout the season, the 50+ piece orchestra with a rotating cast of guest vocalists, Seattle Rock Orchestra (SRO) performs tributes to different artists/bands, including the music of David Bowie this fall. SRO will perform selections from the 20th Century music icon’s most popular songs, including “Life On Mars,” “Starman,” “Let’s Dance,” “Fame,” “Young Americans,” and many more. Nestled in between are many exciting shows including returning favorite The Brothers Four, cutting edge local indie artists Pickwick and The Milk Carton Kids, and Australian folk duo Luluc.

This season we are also starting a new series called Local Favorites, which will highlight local artists/groups and help them grow in the eastside community. Local Favorites is a new program at KPC designed to shine a spotlight on some of KPC’s frequent local collaborators. Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra (SRJO), Studio East, and Jet City Improv are just a few of the artists who will be presented on the KPC stage as Local Favorites. These artists and groups will also provide many educational opportunities throughout the 2016/17 Season.

Twisted Flicks: The Invisible Man – October 8, 8:00 pm  – Tickets $40
Jet City Improv’s Twisted Flicks is Seattle’s only live movie re-dubbing show that merges improv comedy with classic B movies for a hilarious cinematic experience like none other. As the film plays, the improvisers create all new dialog for the characters, sound effects, and live music – completely improvised using the suggestions provided by the audience!

Jerry Douglas – October 8, 8:00 pm  – Tickets $40
13-time Grammy Award winner, Jerry Douglas is a freewheeling, forward-thinking recording artist whose music incorporates elements of Celtic, country, rock, jazz, blues, and bluegrass into his distinctive musical vision.

Luluc – October 14, 8:00 pm  – Tickets $25
Luluc, an Australian folk duo comes to KPC for an intimate performance. Their album Passerby was ranked #1 Album of the Year by NPR. Sub Pop co-founder Jonathan Poneman describes their music as “bracing, subtle, tender, and magnificent”.

Sierra Hull – October 21, 8:00 pm  – Tickets $25
Sierra Hull, a bluegrass singer, mandolinist, and former child prodigy takes the KPC stage to perform songs from her newest album Weighted Mind. The Bluegrass Situation dubbed her a “mandolin-playing wonder”.

Seattle Rock Orchestra performs David Bowie – October 22, 8:00 pm  – Tickets $40
Seattle Rock Orchestra pays tribute to David Bowie, a true 20th Century music icon! Featuring the songs “Life On Mars,” “Starman,” “Let’s Dance,” “Fame,” “Young Americans,” and many more.

The Milk Carton Kids –  November 5, 8:00 pm  – Tickets $35
Grammy-nominated indie folk harmony duo, The Milk Carton Kids, bring their intimate songs and playful stage banter to KPC as they perform their newest album Monterey.  The duo recently received their second Grammy nomination for Best American Roots Performance, for “The City of Our Lady”, and in 2014 won Duo/Group of the Year at the Americana Music Awards.

The Brothers Four –  November 11, 8:00 pm  – Tickets $40
Folk revival pioneers the Brothers Four are national icons of American music. With hits like “Try to Remember,” “Greenfields,” and “Michael, Row the Boat Ashore,” their elegant harmonies blend flawlessly with traditional folk instrumentation of the guitar, mandolin, banjo, and bass.

Pickwick – November 12, 8:00 pm  – Tickets $30
Pickwick’s indie rock sound centers around Galen Disston’s dynamite vocals. “Simply put, he’s the best singer in the Seattle music scene” – Seattle Met. The band will be releasing their long awaited new LP in 2016, and bringing their swinging garage R&B, replete with church organs, major chords and harmonies to KPC.

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas – November 19, 8:00 pm  – Tickets $30
The mesmerizing duo of Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser and Julliard-trained cello prodigy Natalie Haas has emerged as one pf the most acclaimed purveyors of traditional Celtic music today. Their return to the KPC stage will be filled with classic Celtic works, infectious Scottish melodies, and raucous jigs and dance tunes.