Music is hot in Seattle this week

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If you love to take advantage of the live music offerings near you, this week offers several great reasons to leave the house.

From a performance by an Ecuadorian music producer to a Beatles tribute concert, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week.

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Cocoa Tea and The Step By Step Band with Irie Lights

From the event description:

Cocoa Tea is one of Reggae’s most talented and versatile artistes. His smooth, easy-going vocal presentation has become his trademark, earning him wide international acclaim, with songs like “Lost My Sonia,” “Tune In” and “Rocking Dolly” becoming world anthems in Reggae land.

When: Tuesday, May 14, 8 p.m.- Wednesday, May 15, 2 a.m.
Where: Nectar Lounge, 412 N. 36th St.
Price: $25
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Džambo Aguševi Orchestra – Romani Brass Band from Macedonia with The m9

From the event description:

Džambo Aguševi Orchestra represents the apex of the younger generation of Balkan Romani brass performers. Džambo’s band includes his father, brother and other relatives. They have toured around the world as well as performed at many Romani community events.

When: Thursday, May 16, 7 p.m.- Friday, May 17, 1 a.m.
Where: Nectar Lounge, 412 N. 36th St.
Price: $20
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Paul Byrom at Ballard Homestead

From the event description:

Paul Byrom is often hailed as one of Ireland's premier tenors. The Dublin-born tenor has been in the music industry for over 20 years. His talent as a singer has taken him far and wide, and some of the many highlights include performing for dignitaries such as Emperor Akihito of Japan, Former Irish Presidents Mary McAleese and Mary Robinson and most recently for United States President, Barack Obama and Speaker of The House, John Boehner.

When: Friday, May 17, 7:30-10 p.m.
Where: Ballard Homestead, 6541 Jones Ave. NW
Price: $35; additional ticket options are available.
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Classic Albums Live: 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'

From the event description:

When the Beatles stopped touring, they set out to make albums so richly textured that they couldn't be reproduced live. Classic Albums Live is going to do just that as the tribute group recreates note-for-note and cut-for-cut the landmark album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" in its entirety.

When: Friday, May 17, 8 p.m.
Where: Benaroya Hall – S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, 200 University St.
Price: $25
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