Music and Dance Galleries

2008-04-19, Journey to the East at the Seattle Art Museum : A fantastic evening of music and dance from Egypt, Turkey, Cambodia, India, China and many other places. Traditional and fusion styles were presented. It was an excellent production and a fine cast of talented dancers in beautiful constume - I'd highly recommend attending the next event. My apologies for the poor quality of the pictures - I am I'm still learning to shoot action with stage lighting. If you are one of the featured artists you have my permission to use pictures of yourself for whatever promotional purposes you may wish. Thanks to Imei for making sure I knew about this fantastic event.

2008-04-19, Journey to the East at the Seattle Art Museum

A fantastic evening of music and dance from Egypt, Turkey, Cambodia, I ...

Updated: Apr 24, 2008 5:31pm PST

2008-02-09, Bellydancing at Jerzy's Wine Bar : Jerzy's wine bar in Redmond, WA featured some excellent bellydancing by Imei. It was my first visit to Jerzy's - I was impressed by the decor, comfortable while still being classy. I ordered the fine cheese sampler (delicious) which came with olives as well as the expected fruit and cheese served with toast rounds (which I like much better than crackers). The driving rain kept the crowds at home - so it was a friendly gathering that enjoyed the show. To close out the evening everyone got up and bellydanced the last number (even the chef came out of the kitchen to join in the fun).

2008-02-09, Bellydancing at Jerzy's Wine Bar

Jerzy's wine bar in Redmond, WA featured some excellent bellydancing b ...

Updated: Feb 09, 2008 4:30pm PST

2008-01-13, Linnae Joy Kraemer (Harp) : It was a crisp and cool winter day and Linnae Joy Kraemer was playing her harp just as the sun was setting on Lake Washington. I took a few pictures but mostly enjoyed the music. You can find her here: http://linnaejoykraemer.com/

2008-01-13, Linnae Joy Kraemer (Harp)

It was a crisp and cool winter day and Linnae Joy Kraemer was playing ...

Updated: Jan 15, 2008 1:45pm PST

2007-11-05, World Dance Showcase- Northside Grill Seattle : An excellent evening of dance exhibitions and storytelling, this is a regular event ( http://www.thenorthsidegrill.com/ ) - the grill has good food, very reasonably priced, and the entertainment was excellent. The grill was crowded with every seat taken. Peformers featured in these pictures are free to use them for any purposes they see fit, email me at the address on the card if you want any kind of explicit release. Next time I'll get there earlier for a better seat and take some better action pictures.

2007-11-05, World Dance Showcase- Northside Grill Seattle

An excellent evening of dance exhibitions and storytelling, this is a ...

Updated: Nov 05, 2007 11:31pm PST

2007-08-25, Rachel & Chandras Party : Music, marshmallows and just a little bit of rain.

2007-08-25, Rachel & Chandras Party

Music, marshmallows and just a little bit of rain.

Updated: Aug 26, 2007 1:40am PST

2007-08-05, The Rogues - Gig Harbor Renn Faire : The Rogues are a high-energy group with two pipers and two drummers and lots of attitude. World class drumming and piping wrapped up in a very funny theatrical package. Worth the price of admission to the faire (I bought the best-of CD)

2007-08-05, The Rogues - Gig Harbor Renn Faire

The Rogues are a high-energy group with two pipers and two drummers an ...

Updated: Aug 06, 2007 4:30am PST

2007-06-23, Georgetown-Artis Spoonman, Reggie Miles & Surprise Guest : Georgetown Artopia - I was walking down the street and saw some people getting ready to play. One looked familiar but I couldn't be sure until he took out his instruments. I had played with Artis the Spoonman at Scarborough Faire in 1981 and 1982 (ask me the story sometime)- he's amazingly talented and a legendary street performer. He mixes body rhythms with spoons and sticks - pausing occasionally to deliver a message or two (environmental, peace, be good to one another). Lots of people walked off, but qutie a few stayed. After he started playing the spoons a darling little girle came up - and he invited her on stage. She sang a little, ran off embarrassed and came back several times. Reggie Miles ( http://www.myspace.com/reggiemiles ) started and ended the set with Artis and knocked out some powerful bottle-guitar tunes. Miya (girl) stole the show and the three of them performing was just magical. Afterward he wrote her a note saying she was always welcome to come up on his stage, then put symbols for peace, love, and music on it. She Artis a big hug.

2007-06-23, Georgetown-Artis Spoonman, Reggie Miles & Surprise Guest

Georgetown Artopia - I was walking down the street and saw some people ...

Updated: Jun 24, 2007 12:23pm PST

2007-05-22, Celtic Jam Duvall : Every tuesday the P&G speakeasy ( http://www.pandgspeakeasycafe.com/ ) has a Celtic music jam session. A very friendly and lively group assembled, all very skilled musicians. My leg was sore from tapping my foot for 3 hours - I played a lot of bodhran, bones, and a little bit of flute.

2007-05-22, Celtic Jam Duvall

Every tuesday the P&G speakeasy ( http://www.pandgspeakeasycafe.com/ ) ...

Updated: May 23, 2007 4:29pm PST

2007-02-17, Fremont street performer Erik Bledsoe : I had a snack in front of the PCC market in Fremont and Erik was playing his 12string. Soulful - he sang songs of freedom, rebellion, peace, and longing - and had the world-weary voice that made it real. Erik if you do get your website back up one day, please feel free to use these photos.

2007-02-17, Fremont street performer Erik Bledsoe

I had a snack in front of the PCC market in Fremont and Erik was playi ...

Updated: Feb 19, 2007 11:57pm PST

Club Nectar Bands : Members of the bands photographed have permission to use any of these photos for any purpose. Photo Credit: Mark Terrano

Club Nectar Bands

Members of the bands photographed have permission to use any of these ...

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 9:01pm PST

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Updated: Sep 13, 2006 7:57pm PST

E3 2006 - The NCSoft Tribal Dancers : E3 2006 - This was a fantastic tribal dance and music show that seemed to run continuously. A huge screen showed gameplay clips while the band played energetic dance music. Various dancers with fire and hoops entertained the throngs of gamer geeks below. The facing booth was measuring the sound decibels - NCSoft's head guy got up on stage, the drums stopped and he said "They said they're going to fine us because we're too loud...here is my credit card (he holds it up) - come get it!" - the fans of course loved it.

E3 2006 - The NCSoft Tribal Dancers

E3 2006 - This was a fantastic tribal dance and music show that seemed ...

Updated: May 17, 2006 1:34am PST

2003-07-28, Carolyn Wonderland : Carolyn Wonderland - http://www.carolynwonderland.com/ a wonderful performer with a warm Texas sound and an eclectic mix of musical and styles. I saw this performance in Austin.

2003-07-28, Carolyn Wonderland

Carolyn Wonderland - http://www.carolynwonderland.com/ a wonderful per ...

Updated: May 02, 2006 3:30pm PST

2008-06-13 Jerzy's Wine Bar with Dancing : I was able to go back to Jerzy's wine bar in Redmond ( http://www.jerzyswinebar.com/ ), again had the delicious cheese plate and go to see some fantastic bellydancing by Imei. I met some new people, conversed with old friends, and had fun watching the crowd have their turn at bellydancing.

2008-06-13 Jerzy's Wine Bar with Dancing

I was able to go back to Jerzy's wine bar in Redmond ( http://www.jer ...

Updated: Jun 14, 2008 3:38am PST

2008-08-25, Pearls of the East at Kalia of Greenwood : Imei invited me to Kalia's of Greenwood ( http://www.kaliacuisine.com/ )for the 'Pearls of the East' dance event. Featured dancers were Melinda, Candida, Imei, and Nalani (photos of Nalani withheld). All of the dancers were energetic and put on a fantastic show. I enjoyed delicious bites of Chicken Tikka and Naan in between photo sets. The dancers in this photo set have my permission to use these photos for any purpose in exchange for a photo credit (Mark Terrano).

2008-08-25, Pearls of the East at Kalia of Greenwood

Imei invited me to Kalia's of Greenwood ( http://www.kaliacuisine.com/ ...

Updated: Aug 25, 2008 2:52am PST

2008-08-11 Rev Theory at MaddenPalooza : Rev Theory played at MaddenPalooza outdoors in the Rose Bowl stadium - the crowd was light so I was able to get these pictures up close. Despite the heat they gave a fantastic high-energy performance. Rev Theory has my permission to use these photos for any purpose in exchange for a photo credit.

2008-08-11 Rev Theory at MaddenPalooza

Rev Theory played at MaddenPalooza outdoors in the Rose Bowl stadium - ...

Updated: Sep 02, 2008 12:05am PST

2008-10-02 The New Bop Brigade : I got invited by Steve out to Egan's Ballard Jam House for an evening filled with great Jazz by 'The New Bop Brigade' http://www.opusfunkus.com/nbb/ . Small crowd out on a Tuesday at 9 - but the jazz was excellent. They had a great build through the first set - Gannet was impresive but they brought the house down with the energetic 'Mordant' - every musician was excellent individually but as a combo they were amazing. Egan's was a comfortable venue with a smokey candle-lit feel but without the smoke and the candles were battery powered. Excellent service though I only had dessert. Permission granted for any NBB members or Egan's to use for promotional or other purposes with a photo credit. -m

2008-10-02 The New Bop Brigade

I got invited by Steve out to Egan's Ballard Jam House for an evening ...

Updated: Oct 03, 2008 8:15pm PST

2009-01-25, Pearls of the East at Kalias Restaurant : My second 'Pearls of the East' at Kalia's Restaurant (first gallery http://markopolo.smugmug.com/gallery/5791924_KjMmU#358634084_ZJnM4 )

2009-01-25, Pearls of the East at Kalias Restaurant

My second 'Pearls of the East' at Kalia's Restaurant (first gallery ht ...

Updated: Jan 25, 2009 10:16pm PST

2009-07-25, Golden Bough at the Scottish Highland Games : I became a fan of Golden Bough years ago when I bought the album ' The Boatman's Daughter ', I didn't imagine that I'd get to see them live at the Scottish Highland Games ( http://www.goldenboughmusic.com/ ). They gave a wonderful performance a mix of their new 'Celtic Love Songs' and some of the older pieces - lively arrangements with gorgeous close harmony vocals. Margie Butler (harp) completely charmed the audience - her love of music and teaching was really clear and came through in everything she did. Kathy Sierra (fiddle) is an outstanding performer and was really having fun (she struck a few slightly silly poses for me when I was taking pictures). Paul was like the ADD guitarist - they'd be ready to start a song and he'd veer off into some little musical interlude on his own which either got all three fo them distracted or he'd trail off as soon as he forgot a lyric -it was like playing with friends in your living room. [Permission granted to Golden Bough and associates to use any of these pictures with a photo credit (Mark Terrano). And if you really like some of them send me some of your excellent CDs :) ] -m

2009-07-25, Golden Bough at the Scottish Highland Games

I became a fan of Golden Bough years ago when I bought the album ' The ...

Updated: Jul 26, 2009 4:01pm PST

2009-07-25, Colin Grant Adams - Scottish Highland Games : Colin had a wonderful soothing voice and did some funny songs and more serious ballads. It was the last show of the day on the South stage. Permission to use these pictures for any purpose with a photo credit is granted to the artist and associates.

2009-07-25, Colin Grant Adams - Scottish Highland Games

Colin had a wonderful soothing voice and did some funny songs and more ...

Updated: Jul 26, 2009 1:23am PST

2009-07-25, Molly's Revenge at the Scottish Highland Games : This was a really high energy band with a solid bagpipe core driven hard by rhythm on guitar and bouzouki and held together with some fantastic fiddle playing. I bought a couple of CDs on the spot. They clearly had a good time playing as you can tell from the interaction between them on stage. Music that definitely makes you want to get up and move - surprising they put them in the eating tent - there was not enough room for dancing. See them if you can - http://www.mollysrevenge.com/ Permission granted to the band and associates to use these photos for any purpose with a photo credit (Mark Terrano)

2009-07-25, Molly's Revenge at the Scottish Highland Games

This was a really high energy band with a solid bagpipe core driven ha ...

Updated: Jul 26, 2009 1:29am PST

Pipe Bands at the Scottish Highland Games : There was a pipe band competition at the Highland Games - bands from all over came out to the field and competed for the silver cup. My apologies to the RMM pipe band - one of the band moms let me know I should not have crossed the painted line on the ground when I was taking photos. Actually when I walked up I thought it was just another performance and took pictures - it was after a few pictures I noticed these guys with clipboards walking around and I realized it was the competition. Anyway - though there were no signs in the area about the painted line I now now (and so do you - so no excuses :). Had a great time listening to the bands playing (and even warming up). I was impressed at the diversity of players - men, women, teens - I guess if you are big enough to carry a drum they need you. Excellent musicians and finely choreographed performances were one of the treasures of the Scottish Highland games. Permission granted to any of the performers, the band organizations, and their associates to use any of these pictures for any purpose with a photo credit to Mark Terrano. Looking forward to next year!

Pipe Bands at the Scottish Highland Games

There was a pipe band competition at the Highland Games - bands from a ...

Updated: Jul 26, 2009 10:54pm PST

Needfire at the Scottish Highland Games : Needfire was the best mix of Rock and Celtic music - rock rhythms and Celtic instruments and flair. The fiddle player was amazingly energetic dancing and spinning in the air while playing. Check out some of their tunes on the band's website: http://www.needfire.com/ Permission granted to the band and its associates to use these pictures for any purpose with a photo credit (Mark Terrano).

Needfire at the Scottish Highland Games

Needfire was the best mix of Rock and Celtic music - rock rhythms and ...

Updated: Jul 26, 2009 5:18pm PST

Wicked Tinkers at the Scottish Highland Games : Fantastic Celtic band with creative arrangements on traditional and other instruments like a monster didgeridoo. They had a heart pounding rhythm with their big drums, and unstoppable energy. This band really seemed to have two faces - hard driving Celtic music to get you up out of the chair and moving, and an easy-going audience interaction style that takes the time to play and dance around with little kids and let them try the drums out. http://www.wickedtinkers.com/ Chez has been listening to their latest album pretty much non-stop since yesterday - it was defintiely a treat to see them at the Scottish Highland Games. I should have given the mom of the little girl in the pink dress a card for this page her daughter stole the show for a few minutes - if you know her, pass it on. Permission granted to Wicked Tinker and their associates to use these photos for any purpose with a photo credit. Same thing if you see your kids in here. :)

Wicked Tinkers at the Scottish Highland Games

Fantastic Celtic band with creative arrangements on traditional and ot ...

Updated: Jul 26, 2009 5:39pm PST