Music
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Navvi Surrender to the phantom, semi-saccharine aural fluid of Navvi. Seriously, get thee to Sunset and let this engulf your very being, because Seattle electro-pop doesn’t get any smoother. Subdued yet spastic beats punctuate the band’s tidal synths, all of which perfectly complement the meandering, ethereal tones of singer Kristen Henry. The tunes have no real hooks to speak of, just flow-a sultry synthesized river of consciousness. This is some clear your mind, close your eyes, sway side to side, and bliss out tuneage. With MRCH and Cold Water Theater, Ballard’s own Jigsaw Puzzle Glue rounds out the line up. The sibling rug-shredders announced via Facebook that this is their last show as a duo, so that’s one more reason to get the folk out to Ballard for it. 21 and up. WL Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave., Seattle WA $8 Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 8pm
Kaiser Chiefs Kaiser Chiefs has overcome the departure of drummer and founding member Nick Hodgson, yet is still going strong. The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $18.50 adv./$20 DOS Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 9pm
Mac DeMarco The cult singer, beloved by chain-smoking hipsters for his dreamy guitar riffs, bizarre persona, and VHS-style music videos. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., Seattle, WA 98105 $21.50 adv./$25 DOS Thursday, April 23, 2015, 8pm
Jazzy Bluesy Sunday Brunch Enjoy brunch and live music with a different featured musical act each month. Artists include Eugenie Jones, Kareem Kandi Band, Ann Reynolds, Charles Mack, and more. See website for complete details. Maxim’s, 5608 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118 $15 Sunday, April 26, 2015, 1pm
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Elvis Costello Though many solo acts have toured a stripped-down version of their band show to keep things interesting after decades on the road, few have a back catalog with the breadth and depth of Costello’s. From new wave to power pop, jazz to classical, the British bandleader has been a genre-hopping, critic-delighting musical hurricane for nearly 40 years. He’s rebellious and surly, studied and dignified-as comfortable paying tribute to Joe Strummer as he is crooning with Burt Bacharach. Not all of Costello’s explorations have been knockouts, of course, but across his 40-plus albums, his successes far outstrip the misses, whether he’s being backed up by punks or a string quartet. For this tour, Costello will be backed up by no one, accompanied onstage only by a selection of favorite guitars and a grand piano, all set in front of a massive CRT television. Set lists from the tour clock in around 30 songs, which include some of the expected hits, but also gems from deep in the catalog. In addition to some covers that help the frame the show, Costello will wax nostalgic and show videos that tell the story of his musical life. And what a rich one it is. DAVE LAKE The Paramount, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 $41-$71 Sunday, April 26, 2015, 7pm
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14th Annual More Music with Sheila E. Sheila E. joins as Music Director during this celebration of the 14th year of this youth music program. The Moore, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $15 Friday, May 8, 2015, 6:30pm
