John Nelson

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Rock, country, blues on stage this week

THEY SANG, JUGGLED, danced, yodeled and performed their way into the inaugural Clallam County Variety and Talent Show stage Sunday at the Clallam County Fair,… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: New talent, fair fare on Olympic Peninsula this week

IT'S FAIR TIME in Port Angeles at the Clallam County Fairgrounds today through Sunday. There will be carnival rides (screams), animals (a cacophony of bleats,… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC: Appearances across the Peninsula

TOURISTS (GOD LOVE 'em) are chokin' up the highways, and highway pavers are backin' 'em up one or two miles, so you might as well… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Enjoy local music outdoors, indoors

SUMMER FINALLY SEEMS to have beset us, so get out and enjoy the sunshine while it's here; but after dark, enjoy live music in the… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Hot spots for music across the Peninsula

“THEY” SAY IT'S going to get warmer outside, but don't wait for the weather report 'cuz I'm goin' to tell ya where all the live… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Get out with the vibe for summertime fun on Peninsula

SUMMERTIME, AND THE dancin' is easy. Get out on the floor and don't be queasy. Just take a step or two, that' all you have… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Spice up summer with strains of live music

THERE'S A FRAGRANCE in the air, and it seems to be drifting east and west of Sequim, accompanied by the strains of live music. But… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC: Listen to outdoor, indoor gigs all week

THE SNAPS, CRACKLES, pops, booms and bangs of the July 4th weekend have quieted down, but the live music scene remains just as hot as… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Patriotic concerts on tap this week

IT'S GONNA BE a firecracker weekend with jazz, blues, country, rock and more, including patriotic concerts. Port Angeles ■ Today at Castaways Restaurant and Night… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Music scene heating up as summer arrives

SUMMER IS FINALLY here, and it was actually warm the first day — but not as hot as our local live music scene, which is… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Celebrate Father’s Day with dancing on Peninsula

WE ALL KNOW summer is coming, but it seems to be taking its own sweet time so, if it's still a little chilly outside, come… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Coming week full of musical events

THIS WEEK'S MUSICAL lineup includes a CD release party, a visit by a local Nashville, Tenn., winner, a campout, a 50-year celebration and a “Retirement… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Fun continues after Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts

JUST BECAUSE THE dust has settled after last weekend's fun, frivolity and Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts doesn't mean there won't be any… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Festival adds after-hours event

THIS WEEKEND IN Port Angeles is filled with fun, frivolity and festival, and that means a lot of live music in the many venues of… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Toe-tappin’ tunes spice up week on Peninsula

HERE WE GO with another week of the finest and best live music that can be found on any level in the state. Port Angeles… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Peninsula music scene growing

THE LIVE MUSIC scene is getting bigger and wider in scope. We have the Irrigation Festival, Art Rock, the farmers market and community dance events… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Get out for Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day on Peninsula

SEÑORES, SEÑORAS AND señoritas, it's Cinco de Mayo with events tonight and live music all through the week. Mamma mia! Sunday is Mother's Day. How… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Dine, drink, dance in style this week on Olympic Peninsula

ARE YOU READY for a royal week? You don't have to be British to appreciate royal treatment. Check out the following venues where you may… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Dance, dance, dance on Peninsula

IT'S BEGINNING TO look like spring, if it would just feel like spring. You don't have to wait for it to warm up. All you… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Hit the dance floor for fun, exercise on Peninsula

IT'S APRIL, AND it's warming up outside (really), and more outside activities are looming (mowing, gardening, etc.). Did you know dancing is a great way… Continue reading