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JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Wine, dine, dance lines for Dad’s Day

ATTENTION, ALL MOMS: Now it’s your turn to take Dad out for a night of dining and dancing…

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JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Country up or boogie down this week

ALONG WITH THE weather, the local music scene is heating up. Live music is now coming to farmers…

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JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Keep in tune with music scene

JUNE ARRIVES THIS weekend, and with it, the summer season. Even though summer doesn’t officially start for a…

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JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Remember country’s fallen heroes through area music

AS WE HEAD into Memorial Day weekend with all its parties, barbecues and family gatherings, let us not…

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JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Get into spirit of Esprit on Peninsula

IT’S THE MIDDLE of May, and you know what that means: It’s Esprit time in Port Angeles. Come…

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JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Experience mother lode of local tunes

I DON’T KNOW about you, but this hot spring weather sure does bring out the laziness in me.…

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JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Stock up on siestas before Cinco de Mayo

IT’S ANOTHER MONTH and another round of live music opportunities, including Cinco de Mayo events, expanded outdoor schedules…

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JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Work out the kinks on the dance floor

I KNOW SOME of you celebrate spring by getting your lawns and gardens in shape, but hey, it…

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JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Groove to big band, jazz, country stylings

AH, SPRING! THE sun is shining, it’s getting warmer, and outdoor beer gardens are being readied to receive…

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JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Tune out Tax Day with musical offerings

MONDAY IS TAX Day, so all of you who have sent in your returns can get out and…

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JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Don’t miss a beat: Get into the groove

“STRIKE WHILE THE iron is hot!” and “Go West, young man” are two old sayings that do not…

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JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Get hopping glad at dancing venues for March’s farewell

DON’T LET THE madness of March and basketball brackets get you down. Instead, make your own bracket of…

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JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Put spring in step at live venues

DO YOU FEEL it? That subtle change in the air? The birds are singing their songs during the…

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JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Give the green light for St. Paddy’s fun

THIS WEEK, WE have several reasons to celebrate: the wearin’ o’ the green, the first day of spring,…

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JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Get into a sweat on the dance floor

THE DAYS ARE getting longer and warmer, so you’ll want to prepare for the great outdoors. What better…

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JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Kick up your heels as March roars in

WE’VE MADE IT to the end of the month, but next month promises to have more live music…

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JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Cavort, croon, be merry

RAIN MAY COME and go, but our spirits are never dampened when we’re dancing to live music at…

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JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Sway to sweet, savory sounds

SO HE SAID to his sweetheart: “Here’s some chocolates and a dozen roses. Happy Valentine’s Day.” “But honey,”…

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JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Let music move you, body and soul

FOOTBALL SEASON IS over, and Punxsutawney Phil says spring is just six weeks away, so you know what…

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JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Win or lose, round it up on the dance floor

I’VE JUST RECOVERED from New Year’s Eve and it’s Groundhog Day already? Followed by the Super Bowl? I’ve…