CATHEDRALS: Kristin Hersh, Arami Walker @ St. Mark's Cathedral - SEATTLE (Abbey Arts, The Triple Door & KEXP present)

Abbey Arts, The Triple Door and KEXP present:

Kristin Hersh: www.kristinhersh.com

“Kristin Hersh celebrates the 30th anniversary of Hips & Makers along with her latest release Clear Pond Road' Kristin Hersh cofounded Throwing Muses in high school, and after earning a devoted following the group was the first American group to be signed to British label 4AD. Amidst international touring, releasing ten solo albums (multiple independently) and founding her own label, Hersh went on to form the power rock trio 50 Foot Wave and publish 3 books, including her acclaimed memoir Rat Girl. Hersh was one of the first artists to break outside ofthe traditional label system, using a fan-supported structure to fund her work. She teamed up with British label Fire Records in 2018 around her tenth studio album Possible Dust Clouds where she continues her partnership, with her latest release, Clear Pond Road.Hersh is currently celebrating the 30th anniversary of her debut solo album, Hips and Makers." - Artist Bio

Arami Walker: www.aramiwalkermusic.com

Arami Walker is "a musician, author, and activist focused on uplifting the notion of community in our culture. Her music is a fusion of jazz, RNB, soul, and alternative songwriting. She combines spoken word and rhythm to create music for the mind, body, and soul. As a woman of color, she's proud to continue the legacy of using music to advance our cultural narrative and educate the future." - Artist Bio

@ St Mark's Cathedral, Seattle

6:30p doors, 7:30p show

All ages, some seating available

Bar w/ ID. Profits to local music & non-profits (thanks to the generosity of our local sponsors)

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CATHEDRALS CONCERTS SERIES

PRESENTED BY ABBEY ARTS, SEATTLE

An open floor concert experience, quiet picnics welcome, no outside alcohol allowed. Seating available including chairs, benches, and some floor space around the stage area.

We recommend bringing cushions and even blankets if you'd like. Audience can sit or lay down anywhere around the stage as space allows (floor space is not reserved).

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EVENT & VENUE INFO:

• St Mark's is ADA Accessible. Wheelchair seating area is to the left of stage near the front.(Email boxoffice@fremontabbey.org with questions)
• Service animals as defined by the ADA are allowed. Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.
• We are an all ages venue. Kids 10 & under are free at most Abbey Arts events.
• St. Mark's has a pay-to-park lot. More parking information is available here.

SEATING:

• Open seating except reserved front rows chairs & benches.
• To create a "giant living room" effect we offer an unusual concert experience with informal seating on the floor up front surrounding the stage and lots of pews, benches, and chairs around the space.
• We highly recommend you bring blankets and cushions to create a more comfortable experience whether sitting on the floor or seats. Quiet and non-messy snacks/picnics are allowed. No outside alcohol please.
• For best sound, arrive early for center floor area and any area on stage not marked with signage. You can also sit all around the back of the stage if you like but sound will be a bit limited there.

QUIET POLICY:

• Please refrain from talking or texting during the show
• Please silence all devices. Turn off vibrate, rings, etc. If you need your phone on vibrate for specific reasons, please keep it close to you and not on a hard surface that will distract your neighbor.
• If arriving late, please be advised that ushers may hold doors during each song due to acoustics of the space.
• Please refrain from talking during the show.
• Please enter quietly if the show has already begun.

• NO CAMERAS WITH MECHANICAL SHUTTERS (This goes for Press too unless approved to photograph during applause only.) That means silent digital cameras/photos are ok but we really recommend you enjoy most of the show through your own 'retina screens'.
• You probably get the idea, this isn't a loud party venue. :-)
• Anyone exhibiting loud or disruptive behavior during the event will be asked to leave.

• **We are unable to provide a separate soundproof room for viewing this event. These shows are very very pin drop quiet so please consider that when deciding what ages are appropriate. No cry room available at this venue and even voices in the lobby will be heard in the concert space.

SOCIALS:

• Use #seattlecathedrals and tag @abbeyarts on Instagram or Facebook, @fremontabbey on Twitter