If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in Seattle. From a bluegrass concert to a burlesque-inspired twist on "The Nutcracker" to a blues concert, here are the local shows worth checking out this week.
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Bluegrass Zipper series with the Kitchen Dwellers
Tired of the same old holiday tunes? Check out a concert by bluegrass quartet Kitchen Dwellers featuring The Warren G. Hardings on Friday night.
The Kitchen Dwellers are touring the country with their second album release, "Ghost in the Bottle." The Warren G. Hardings, a Seattle-based string band, blends bluegrass with pop and Americana sounds.
Doors open at 8 p.m. The show kicks off at 9 p.m.
When: Friday, Dec. 28, 8 p.m.- Saturday, Dec. 29, 2 a.m.
Where: Nectar Lounge, 412 N. 36th St.
Price: $12 for general admission; $16 for day of show
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Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker
If you want to soak up the last days of the holiday season, check out a performance of the "Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker" this weekend.
Characters like the Sugar Plum Fairy, Babette LaFave and Snowflakes will all make an appearance, along with toe-tapping choreography and jazz arrangements.
Running for more than a decade, the show was voted Best Burlesque in Western Washington by King 5 News.
When: Friday, Dec. 28-Sunday, Dec. 30, various times
Where: Triple Door, 216 Union St.
Price: $65-$75
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Live Blues at Highway 99
Harpdog Brown and The Uptown Blues Band will perform a set at the Highway 99 Blues Club on Saturday night.
Brown, a Canadian-based singer and harmonica player, has released four albums to critical acclaim and has been a staple in the country's blues scene for more than 35 years, according to the venue's website.
When: Saturday, Dec. 29, 8 p.m.
Where: Highway 99 Blues Club, 1414 Alaskan Way
Price: $9
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