Charlie Cunningham, LŪKΛ, Halley Greg @ ST. MARK'S CATHEDRAL

Charlie Cunningham: www.charliecunningham.com

"Charlie Cunningham has emerged as a truly under-the-radar success story. Splitting his time between piano and nylon string guitar, Charlie’s melancholic yet rhythmically driven songs have seen him become a regular fixture in Europe’s most prestigious concert halls.

Despite his dyslexia making it near impossible for him to read music, Charlie earned a music degree and by his mid-20s worked a variety of odd jobs and wrote songs in his free time. Eventually, he moved to Seville, immersed himself in Flamenco music and focussed intensely on his guitar playing. Planning to stay for 3 months, he stayed for 3 years. Once home, Charlie found work playing in bars across London and Oxford —eventually returning to songwriting. Charlie has subsequently released 3 albums and 4 eps which have garnered over half a billion streams.

The new single, **"Happening Lately"** produced by Luke Smith (Keaton Henson, Foals, Everything Everything), is the latest clue as to what is coming next for Cunningham. The track blends his signature intricate guitar work with poignant lyrics rich with introspective resilience." - Artist Bio

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LŪKΛ: www.lukamusik.com

"Patience for growth and the lush rewards that come with it. The difficulty of shedding former lives, while hanging on to the lessons and appreciation of the process. LUKA writes songs of, and for, healing. Music that both feels rooted in the natural world, as well as shimmers with blips of the technological. This balance and contrast creates a sonic environment that is both nostalgic and forward looking, worn in and brand new. With moments that feel intimate and contained and moments that feel like they're waiting on the collective for active participation. " - Artist Bio

Halley Greg: www.halleygregmusic.com

"Seattle singer-songwriter Halley Greg first rose to acclaim during the blind auditions on Season 20 of The Voice. John Legend called her slowed-down, piano ballad version of Nelly Furtado’s “I’m Like a Bird” “poetic” and “beautifully crafted,” and the performance earned her a spot on Team Kelly. Her appearance on the show coincided with the release of her debut album, American Harlot, a feminist rebranding of the pop/rock albums of the early 2000s. Filled with distorted guitar solos and pithy pop vocal melodies, the album is an ode to empowered women everywhere---a rock and rage romp with a few upbeat bops and heart-wrenching ballads thrown in for good measure. The first line from the title track exemplifies Greg’s brand of sultry, cutthroat sass: “Welcome home dear / Take off your shoes / I’ll massage your feet and your ego, too.” American Harlot received acclaim from Seattle press and was featured on Talking Tracks, a podcast by Seattle music publication Dan’s Tunes.

While American Harlot mostly confines Greg’s anger to personal epithets, her sophomore release, recorded with Eric Lilavois at London Bridge Studio (Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band), is a critique and catharsis of America’s spiciest socio-political controversies. Aptly titled Straitjacket, the album takes on issues from gun violence to systemic racism. Greg’s pure and ethereal voice cuts through raucous guitar riffs, while her lyrics are so thick with social critique they’re almost punk. Think the clarity of Regina Spektor, the attitude of No Doubt, and the arrangements of Paramore.

The release of Greg's newest single, "Ma Petite Voleuse," will mark a distinct shift in musical vibe---less rock, more pop; less serious, more silly. Flexing her production skills and ready to put the anger aside for a while, Halley Greg is actively reshaping her brand into a more joyful, fun, sexy form. See if you can listen to the song without starting to groove." - Artist Bio

@ St Mark's Cathedral, Seattle

7p doors, 8p show

All ages, seating available

Bar w/ ID + elixir bar. 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 performances

• 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 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