Always a pleasure to end the year singing, playing and bandleading for a new episode of Sandbox Radio at Town Hall. “Journey’s End” featured opera soloists Rob MacPherson and Megan Renae Parker; guest musicians John Guyer, Liam Lawe, and Evan Mosher; and a special guest appearance by Seattle Chief of Police Carmen Best. Hosted as always by Leslie Law and Richard Ziman. Photos: John Cornicello.
Angie plays 13th Annual Tom Waits Night Dec 7
It wouldn’t be December without Tom Waits Night! Hundreds of folks packed into warm and cozy Conor Byrne Pub on 12/7 to celebrate TW’s birthday and watch the always amazing lineup of music acts play all Tom, all night. This one was a special night as we celebrated not only Tom’s music but the music and life of our colleague, the wonderful musician Cooper Smith who passed away earlier in the month. Thanks to this beautiful community of artists and audience and to Conor Byrne for hosting this night for lucky 13 years. Here’s to more. (Photo: Dave Haskell)
The Love Markets play GSBA's Equalux Gala 11/23/19
What a party! 1.6 million raised for the GSBA scholarship fund and the glitziest, most joyous holiday party in town. The Love Markets and I were so happy to entertain again at this incredible annual event, this time in the VIP lounge with the monorail zooming festively beneath us. More pictures on the way!
The Love Markets at Jewelbox Theater Friday Nov 22!
The Love Markets light up the historic Jewelbox Theater Friday November 22! Lift your glass to songs of love and revolution from the band Seattle Magazine calls "Irresistible… Intoxicating… A deliciously dark carnival." November nights start early, so come in out of the cold and dark and join us for this cozy 7 pm show! Doors at 6:30. Showtime: 7:00. End time: 8:45 (includes a brief intermission). BUY TICKETS
A Seattle treasure since 1932, the Jewelbox is one of a kind and our most intimate show of the year. Treat yourself to a menu from the Rendezvous' award-winning chef and relax at your candlelit table with full cocktail and dinner service. Rendezvous/Jewelbox is rich in history (read about it in new book "Belltown Exposed!"), and we’re proud to be part of it. Advance tix $15. Door tix $20 (cash only). See you there!
The Love Markets in Burlesco Notturno: "Enchanted" November 2
Thanks to all the amazing Vashon Islanders who turned out for another stellar installment of Burlesco Notturno, hosted by Madame X and her Lawyer. Featuring performances by The Love Markets, The Atomic Bombshells, Kitten ‘n’ Lou, and acrobat extraordinaire Terry Crane of Acrobatic Conundrum, “Enchanted” brought the whole shebang, from captivatingly creepy to breathtaking to fall-down hilarious. Always a night of creative surprises, and always a blast!
"Belltown: Exposed!" celebrates the history of Rendezvous Oct 27
Seattle treasure The Rendezvous celebrated 92 years of history October 27 with a party for the release of new book “Belltown: Exposed!”, showcasing photography by Staci Bernstein and co-written by Scot Augustson and Bruce Rutledge. The immersive blowout bash featured performances in three different spaces inside Rendezvous, including music from Angie Louise, Ade, and K. Brian Neel in Jewelbox Theater, Jo Klein and the Savoy Night Owls in the Grotto, and a grunge happening in the old basement rehearsal space (presumed haunted). Costumes, cocktails and good times flowed freely in honor of the Rendezvous’ many decades, from 1920s speakeasy to 1950s Film Row to the ‘90s rock scene to the present ultra-versatile incarnation under owner Jane Kaplan. A toast to the Rendezvous!
June 24: Kicking off a new season at Town Hall with Sandbox Radio
It was a pleasure to compose and perform for Sandbox Radio’s first new episode of 2019 at just-reopened, fabulously renovated Town Hall! It’s always fun to lead the Sandbox Radio Orchestra, and this episode featured some great special guests, including NPR storytelling favorite Willie Wier. Thanks to all who came to the show! I’ll be back for another episode on December 30…
Burlesco Notturno May 4: Flight of Fantasy
The Love Markets had a fab time bringing our music to Burlesco Notturno May 4. Who wouldn’t want to share the stage with reigning 2018 Queen of Burlesque INGA, Waxie Moon, The Atomic Bombshells, and Madame X and her Lawyer? Join us for the next one in Open Space’s Grand Hall on November 2nd… Day of the Dead! Oooooooo! Can’t wait. Show photos by Ricky Osborne Photography.
Sat March 30: Angie solo show closes out 2019 March Is Cabaret Month Festival
From opening night at Triple Door with The Love Markets on Feb 27 to my closing night singer-songwriter set at Egan’s on March 30, the 2019 March Is Cabaret Month Festival has been a wild ride. Twenty-six acts from Seattle and San Francisco to New York stretched the already-flexible boundaries of live music cabaret with offerings of blues, jazz, opera, show tunes, funk, folk, parody, a cappella, American songbook, original tunes, and genres hitherto unknown. I had a swell time hosting the last three weekends of shows and performing the closing set. See you all next year!
"The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" at SCT through March 10
Another beautiful experience working at Seattle Children’s Theatre! Thanks to Courtney Sale for directing this lovely emotional show, Robertson Witmer for writing a great score, my castmates for enchanting me onstage every day except Monday, all the gang on staff and crew, and all the kids and grownups who showed up at the Charlotte Martin Theatre to go on Edward’s journey with us.
The Love Markets at The Triple Door, Feb 27
Our first time performing on The Triple Door mainstage! Beautiful venue, brilliant tech crew, magnificent audience. Thanks to March Is Cabaret Month Festival for producing the night, Arnaldo for hosting, and Sirens of Swing and Sweet Spot Combo for sharing the bill with us. Photos courtesy of Sue Corcoran and Maria Lamarca Anderson; video stills courtesy of Mike Falcone/Anarky Productions.
Angie appears on new episode of ArtZone airing Feb 22
Three cheers for TV’s “ArtZone with Nancy Guppy”! This is my sixth time on the show: twice performing with The Love Markets, twice performing solo, another as part of a best-of music episode, and now - for the first time - curating the calendar. Great fun to share my picks for artistic goings-on about town, which just happened to include my own show with The Love Markets at The Triple Door. Thanks to Nancy and the AZ gang for being tireless champions of Seattle arts.
Closing out 2018 with Sandbox Radio: "Resolutions" Dec 30
Always nice to end my year bandleading a Sandbox Radio show - this one featured the terrific Pamela Reed (The Right Stuff ) and a cameo from Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best, along with musical guests The Love Markets, Lisa Koch, and Eric Lane Barnes’ Puget Soundworks.
12th Annual Tom Waits Night at Conor Byrne! 12-8-18
12th Annual Tom Waits Night at Conor Byrne… yep, this thing gets better every year. The Love Markets and I have been participating in this delicious event since 2012: as always, an incredible lineup of musicians and bands playing all Tom, all night. I love this night and look forward to it every year. Thanks to Rich Zollner Photography at Ballard Vox Press for taking great pictures - check out the full gallery for the night at https://ballardvox.com/galleries/tom-waits-tribute-night-conor-byrne-12-08-2018/
Love Markets in Burlesco Notturno: "Unveiled"
Many mysteries were “Unveiled” at the new installment of Vashon Island’s BURLESCO NOTTURNO! This one marked The Love Markets’ eleventh appearance with this great burlesque/cirque series, hosted as always by Madame X and her Lawyer. Other featured artists included the glorious Paris Original and The Atomic Bombshells.
The Love Markets and UMO at ACT Theatre Oct 5!
The Love Markets and I had a great time collaborating with UMO Ensemble on a special piece created for ACT Theatre’s 2018 Gala. From the music-and-dance-in-every-room cocktail hour to the featured performance before the auction to our Love Markets set at night’s end, it was a wonderful event raising funds for one of Seattle’s most treasured theatres. Gala photos by Alabastro Photography!
Photo: Alabastro Photography.
Photo: Alabastro Photography.
Photo: Alabastro Photography.
Photo: Alabastro Photography.
Photo: Alabastro Photography.
Photo: Alabastro Photography.
Photo: Alabastro Photography.
Photo: Alabastro Photography.
Sandbox Radio's "Silvery Moon" at Seattle Public Theatre June 18
A great night at Seattle Public Theatre on Greenlake as Sandbox Radio performed and recorded its newest episode, “Silvery Moon”. I had the pleasure of leading the Sandbox Radio Orchestra and playing my new road-trip song “Roll On” in honor of our very dear departed Peggy Platt.
Yeah, the A/C wasn’t working til intermission. Thanks to the audience for sweating along with us!
The Love Markets at Jewelbox Theatre June 16
Thanks to all who joined us for another great night at the Jewelbox. The Love Markets love you!
Looks like CBGB’s, sounds like Twin Peaks!
Taking the stage to celebrate Steve Tomkins May 27
Seldom has a retiring artistic director been sent off with such love and theatrics! After 25 years, Steve Tomkins stepped down to serious musical theatre fanfare at this Village Theatre gala May 27, 2018. Steve directed and/or choreographed me in more than 10 shows over the years and, like so many others, I’m grateful to him for the work, the joy, and the memories. What a treat to join the gang onstage and off at this gala occasion, and to relive favorite “Steve shows” together (a few pictured below).
Singing to Steve with the rest of his “Dreamgirls”.
Rehearsing the “Dreamgirls” number featuring several decades’ worth of VT leading ladies and dance captains!
Steve losing his mind.
As Ruth in “Wonderful Town”, my first show for Steve.
As Molly in “The Unsinkable Molly Brown”.
As Elsie Campbell in “The Bootlegger”.
As The Incomparable Rosalie in “Carnival”, one of my all-time faves. Stilt-walkers, aerialists, a pony, two dogs, a boa constrictor, a rabbit, magic acts and puppets. I brought it up to Steve at his retirement dinner and he said “What the hell was I thinking?”
“Humming” (pictured with Dale Green).
As Billie in “Babes In Arms”, with Jason Collins and Greg Michael Allen. Another all-time fave.
As Gloria in “Damn Yankees”.
As Sally Bowles in “Cabaret” (pictured with Mark Sparks).
With Steve on closing night of “It Should Have Been You” (2012).
Burlesco Notturno: "Bananas!" May 12, 2018
Nothing like singing “Yes, We Have No Bananas” in English, Portuguese and German amidst a burlesque celebration of the banana! The Love Markets and I always have a great time at Burlesco Notturno; this one featured Luminous Pariah, Madame X and her Lawyer, and The Atomic Bombshells. The perfect fruit.
