If you love to take advantage of the music offerings near you, this weekend offers several great reasons to leave the house.
From an indie singer/songwriter to a paranormal music festival, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week.
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Indie singer Mirah at Ballard Homestead
Indie singer/songwriter Mirah will be in Seattle to show off her eclectic sound. The Brooklyn-based performer recently released her sixth full-length album, "Understanding," which embraces "spirited imperfection and rawness inclusive of rough first takes, natural room sounds and a fair amount of broken equipment," per her website. See Mirah with special guest ings (aka Inge Chiles), a guitarist and composer now living in Seattle.
When: Saturday, Sept. 8, 7:30-10 p.m.
Where: Ballard Homestead, 6541 Jones Ave. NW.
Admission: $16 early advance; $20 online day of show. More ticket options available.
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Waveform: Music + Tech Event
This collaboration of music and live workshops brings together some of Seattle's best synthesizers for an inside look at how technology manipulates music and why artists use them. Expect new sights and sounds from Noel Brass Jr., Raica DJ sets and more. Hands-on music and tech workshops are available all day.
When: Sunday, Sept. 9, noon-4 p.m.
Where: Living Computers: Museum + Labs, 2245 First Ave. South.
Admission: $14 discounted admission; $16 general admission
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Look Up Fest
Dubbed a paranormal music festival, this event features local psychedelic dream pop bands, multimedia art experiences and a number of beers on tap. This community-driven and artist-run experience is open to all ages and features both well-known and lesser-known artists from the Pacific Northwest.
When: Sunday, Sept. 9, 6 p.m.–midnight
Where: Machine House Brewery, 5840 Airport Way South., #121.
Admission: $10
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