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From Brian Tottenham, AMP Board Member "I miss live music!" A chorus that grows louder every passing day. And as good as our intentions may be, a live stream or a zoom dance party just isn't the same. Live music is having a beer with December Cover Artist In Memory of Della Moustachella the last band, while listening Photos and words by Thaddeus Hink to the current band, while Manon Racicot anticipating your moment to Our cover art this month comes from prolific Mourning the loss of a great friend, discussed what we would do next. She wanted be on the other side. For me, multi-media artist, Manon Racicot, age seven. to do something with the pig costume that it's the pre show chaos, spaces We spoke with Manon about the art she makes both to me, and our community. she employed in some of her acts. between songs and sets. The and the upcoming holiday season. I changed the hot tub water this morning. This I asked her what about doing the Liebovitz/ always present "I wonder if What kind of art do you like to make? normally routine chore was with a heavy heart Whoopie Goldberg bathtub image but with anyone will show up.” And the I like to make splots, and scribbles, and things today. Why? Just over a month ago I received the pig costume and in the hot tub. Much answer, even if just a few, is like that. Flowers and butterflies and snow- news that my friend and performer Della laughter ensued and it would be our next always yes. flakes. Once I made a butterfly that had all my Moustachella had been killed in an automo- endeavor together. Then the lock down hit To me it speaks of the profound favorite colors, blue, green, purple, red, and bile accident on a snowy Montana highway. and everything was postponed. In October bond that Anacortes and music then magenta. And it had flowers around the we spoke and I told her I was getting ready I met Della several years ago at the Bellingham have. And the reason, quite butterfly and I think the background was blue. to change the hot tub water so the timing Circus Guild where she routinely performed. frankly, I couldn't care less if would be good to do the shoot just before When you make art, how does it make Along with the BCG she could be found per- I never played for a different the water change. She let me know she and you feel? forming at a plethora of local events in What- audience again. Growing up, Wren were going out of town for a couple of Making art makes me feel happy because it’s com and Skagit counties. Recently Della, and the thought of a favorite "local weeks and we would convene on her return fun, to me at least. I’m especially happy when her partner Wren, performed in Anacortes at band" didn't exist. Local bands in November. I’ve been bored for a little while and then I the first AMPulance tour last June with Tom held just as much weight as any make art. Then I feel happy. But I’m not bored Savage and Chris Nickerson around our little With a certain sadness I drained the hot tub Top 40 band and still do today, very often because I read a lot. fishing village. and cleaned the filters this morning thinking if not more. Some of these of my friend Della and the photograph we bands still making relevant What are you reading right now? So why the hot tub? Della and I had worked will never get to make. Della was always a music in the purest form....for I’m reading The Secret Garden. I like it because together over the last couple of years on stu- point of light illuminating those around her, the love. This is in no small part there’s a secret garden and I like secret things. dio projects that were either theme based or whether on the stage or off. She will be missed due to the acceptance, desire, It’s about three kids and they find a secret promotional for her acts. One such memorable by her many friends and family along with and heartfelt demand for music garden and they plant seeds in it. And there’s project was recreating the Marilyn Monroe the laughter and joy that only Della could on this island. Ben Weatherstaff’s robin. Ben Weatherstaff sidewalk/air grate image but with a toilet uniquely convey. ■ is a gardener. instead. After our last shoot in February, we Seeing and being a face in that crowd, looking for a place to What are you looking forward to in happen. That's what I miss. December? I like Christmas because I like how the Christ- We worry about having venues mas tree looks. I like making presents for to go back to and what a new people. Oh, and I like opening presents that I landscape will look like on the get. That’s really all. ■ other side, which is valid. But Lincoln Theatre Livestream Series Continues what I do not worry about is by Joel Askey that bond. Music, like energy... This Month on The NeXt Show: and love ...is not created or The Lincoln Theatre has ramped up their live music offerings sig- Kelly Visten (vocals) and Joe Pintello (vocals, guitar). This diverse line- destroyed, but converted from nificantly this month. After past successes with such acts as The Sky up covered a wide range of music standards, from Linda Ronstadt one to another. Karl Blau and more! Colony and Mariachi Camarillo, the Mount Vernon landmark hosted to the Tempatations. Mama Dirty Skirt showed its musical and vocal For your regular fix of local music discussion two events in their Virtual Concert series, as well as a livestream by proficiency which makes it a favorite of the bar band/festival circuit So while we shout "I miss and artist interviews, tune into The NeXt Show, blues legend Taj Mahal. For those of us longing for the experience in NW Washington. live music!!!" It's each other the live show where you hear the music and of a live music performance, these productions are a welcome, if we really miss, the bond, the thoughts of artists from Anacortes and be- imperfect, relief. For the month of December, energy...the love. yond. Streaming live on the first Thursday upcoming live streams include: On Saturday, November 7th, the Lincoln hosted the band “Lazy of every month. For December we have Karl Acres”. This foursome from Sedro Wooley consists of Wes Jones Charlie Hunter & Lucy Woodward Trio Blau live with Shell Collection, Who is Eagle (guitar/lead vocals), Jeff Spradlin (guitar), Joe Hayes (bass) and Trev- Bear, The Enthusiasts, and more! ■ Brittany Collins or Lance (drums). The band plays original music, composed by Wes Jones, that bridges the genres of contemporary county to classic Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide Thursday Southern rock. Only together for about a year, the band played songs in support of their debut album “Who We Are”. Their performance All dates TBA, check the Lincoln Theatre calendar at started out with mellow ballads and culminated with the high-energy http://lincolntheatre.org/calendar for details. December 3 “Times Like Now.” Many of the paid events featured help to support live music and The following week, on November 14th, R&B/classic rock cover the Lincoln Theatre. Thanks to the Lincoln for continuing to be 7:00-9:00 PM band “Mama Dirty Skirt” took the stage for the second show of the a leader in the arts and cultural life of the Skagit Valley. Please Go to anacortesmusicproject.org to listen month. The band consists of experienced PNW performers Dave Lyon support their efforts if you can! ■ Ringing the Bell for Anacortes Music /// Brought to you by Anacortes Music Project by you to Brought Ringing the Anacortes Music /// Bell for live and access podcasts of past shows. (bass), Tim Maloy (drums), Buck Hammock (guitar), Ria Peth(vocals), 5th Annual Rockin' Yule Bizarre! Our local faves singing holiday tunes. Apple Air Pods Handmade Alpaca Two Original Oil Donated by Wool Hat Paintings Schaffner Pharmacy Donated by Isola Donated by Anacortes schaffnerpharmacy.com/ Handmade Originals artist Paula Anderson isolahandmadeoriginals.com fineartamerica.com/profiles/paula- anderson Three Rare Gravel Handmade Medley: $100 Gift Card to Singles Pencil Case, Cards, Tangles Hair & Co. Donated by former Gravel and Holiday Mask Donated by Jenn White guitarist Rich Papritz Donated by facebook.com/tanglesanacortes Christine Olsen December 19, 7:00 PM Handmade Rainbow Pair of Handmade Four Jars of Jam Wall Hanging Enameled Earrings Donated by Donated by Clarity Miller Donated by Silver Strand 3 Generations Jam Live Stream! Live Raffle! etsy.com/shop/FriendsOfSocktopus Creations facebook.com/3generationsjams facebook.com/SilverstrandCreations Tune in at anacortesmusicproject.org Proceeds benefit Anacortes Music Project Jack Mattingly Ebb Slack & Flood Raffle prizes will Karl Blau Allyson Foster be delivered to you John Van Deusen Marlo Cooley curbside on the evening Pearl Tottenham Gillian Frances of December 20th, by Fanny Alger Santa and his socially Buy a Raffle Ticket now! The Enthusiasts distant caroling elves, One hour Photo & more! Session traveling in the festively Scan this code with your phone Donated by Katharine to go to the raffle page! decorated AMPulance! Williams Photography Or go to this funky URL: MANIERI ENDOWMENT Ringing the Bell for Anacortes Music /// Brought to you by Anacortes Music Project by you to Brought Ringing the Anacortes Bell for Music /// katharinewilliamsphotography.com Check Out thePrizes! 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