JESSE’S PICKS

*For New Year’s Eve highlights, see Jesse’s Beat Goes On Column.

Hot Damn Scandal and Von Wildenhaus

9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St.

Hot Damn Scandal and Von Wildenhaus are two of the most distinctive groups this area has to offer. Hot Damn Scandal mix vintage jazz, blues, and Americana with a dark modern twist, while Von Wildenhaus offer a cinematic blend they describe as “easy listening for demons.” Either one would make for a great show all by themselves, but they’re teaming up for a double bill at the Wild Buffalo on Friday, Jan. 3. Sometimes the weeks right after New Years can be a bit of a dead zone for live music, so it’s great to see a big show like this filling the void. 

Duo of Tombak & Lute

8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, Honey Moon, 1053 N. State St. Alley 

There’s also an unusual show at Honey Moon that same night. The Seattle-based duo of August Denhard on the lute and Delaram Amiri on the tombak (an Iranian hand drum) combine to perform Baroque and early music with an Iranian twist. That’s quite the combination, and the Honey Moon should be a nice spot to experience it. 

Energy Pyramid

9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St.

Energy Pyramid had a huge year, rapidly establishing themselves as one of the absolute must-see acts in the Bellingham scene. The three piece play instrumental rock that nods to surf, psychedelica, and metal, without ever getting fully trapped in any one genre. Plus, they bring amazing visuals and dance performers with them wherever they go. They’ll be at the Shakedown on Saturday, Jan. 4 along with Witch Agony and Gallowmaker. 

Cory Vincent and the Electric Band

8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court

For fans of bluesy, old-school rock and roll, Cory Vincent and the Electric Band have made themselves into one of the top draws in Skagit County. They’re going to be firing it up and getting down and dirty at the Old Edison on Saturday, Jan. 4.

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LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS

Friday, Dec. 27

• Beach at Birch Bay: 6 p.m., Charlie Partin
• Corner Taphouse: 7 p.m., Saltwater Cowboys
• Honey Moon: 8 p.m., The Librarians
• Hotel Bellwether: 6 p.m., Ben Meyer
• Ramble Tamble: 8 p.m., Lucy London, Buddy Mac, Strangely & Friends
• Stones Throw: 6 p.m., S.O.L.
• Sugar & Co.: 7 p.m., David Lyon

Saturday, Dec. 28

• Bar Two Eleven: 8 p.m., The Walrus
• Beach at Birch Bay: 4 p.m., Naked Cowboys
• Conway Muse: 8 p.m., Joe Cook Blues Band
• Greene’s Corner: 6 p.m., The Problem (jazz)
• Honey Moon: 8 p.m., John Swanke, Devin Champlin, Sean Curtis Patrick
• Hotel Bellwether: 6 p.m., Nick Moshier
• Larrabee Lager Co.: 5 p.m., Monk Slippers (jazz)
• Lincoln Theatre: 7:30 p.m., Victims of Love (Eagles tribute)
• New Prospect Theatre: 7:30 p.m., Stephanie Anne Johnson (folk/blues)
• Odd Fellows at the Orion: 8 p.m., Blake Angelos Trio (jazz)
• Old Edison: 8 p.m., Savanna Woods
• Ramble Tamble: 8 p.m., Spin Factory, The Commute
• Rockfish: 7:30 p.m., The Dunton Sisters
• Skylark’s: 8 p.m., Joshua Red Uttech
• Stones Throw: 6 p.m., The Band of Havilah
• Sugar & Co.: 7 p.m., Michael Dayvid (acoustic covers)
• Wild Buffalo: 8 p.m., The Polish Ambassador (electronic)

Sunday, Dec. 29

• Kulshan: 5 p.m., JP Valentine (acoustic rock)
• Old Edison: 5:30 p.m., The Davanos
• Ramble Tamble: 7 p.m., Open Mic

Monday, Dec. 30

• Bella Ciao: 7 p.m., Open Mic

Tuesday, Dec. 31

• The Admiralty Lounge: 7 p.m., Badd Dogg Blues
• Bar Two Eleven: 9 p.m., SpaceBand
• Beach at Birch Bay: 6 p.m., Jack Benson Band (blues/rock)
• Boundary Bay: 9:45 p.m., Whalien (funk/jam)
• Conway Muse: 8 p.m., Nurhachi, Biff Got Killed, Sour Fuzz, Nick Vigarino & Nightshift (rock)
• Maple Hall (La Conner): 8:30 p.m., BroHamM (soul/Motown)
• Odd Fellows at the Orion: 8 p.m., Odd Fellows Big Band
• Old Edison: 5:30 p.m., Ron Bailey & The Tangents
• Ramble Tamble: 8 p.m., Wild Geese of the West (Grateful Dead covers)
• Schweinhaus: 8 p.m., Cat Passidy (electronic)
• The Shakedown: 9 p.m., Warp Detour, Green Daze (punk covers)
• Stones Throw: 6 p.m., The Naughty Blokes, 9:30 p.m., The Jill Newman Band
• Sugar & Co.: 9:30 p.m., Brie Mueller and Friends
• Wild Buffalo: 9 p.m., Queen Mother (Queen tribute)

Wednesday, Jan. 1

• Honey Moon: 8 p.m., Open Mic
• Stones Throw: 6 p.m., Adrian Clarke & Phil Sottile

Thursday, Jan. 2

• Brown Lantern: 8:30 p.m., Open Mic
• Cafe Rumba: 6 p.m., Open Mic
• Honey Moon: 8 p.m., Stellar Sounds (experimental/improv)
• Sugar & Co.: 7 p.m., Saltwater Cowboys
• Thirsty Badger: 7 p.m., Open Mic
• That’s What I Like! Island Grill: 6 p.m, JP Falcon and Friends (folk/rock)
• Zeeks Pizza: 7 p.m., The Devilies (Irish folk)

Friday, Jan. 3

• Aslan Depot: 8 p.m., BJ Block Trio (jazz/funk)
• Honey Moon: 8 p.m., Duo of Tombak and Lute  (baroque)
• Hotel Bellwether: 6 p.m., TBA
• Stones Throw: 6 p.m., Bluegrass First Fridays
• Sugar & Co.: 7 p.m., Dry Martini (jazz)
• Wild Buffalo: 9 p.m., Hot Damn Scandal, Von Wildenhaus

Saturday, Jan. 4

• Honey Moon: 8 p.m., Steeplechase (Celtic)
• Hotel Bellwether: 6 p.m., TBA
• Odd Fellows at the Orion: 8 p.m., TBA (jazz)
• Old Edison: 8 p.m., Cory Vincent & The Electric Band (blues/rock)
• Rockfish: 7:30 p.m., The Silver Tongued Devils (blues/R&B)
• The Shakedown: 9 p.m., Energy Pyramid, Witch Agony, Gallowmaker
• Skagit Cellars: 6 p.m., Jaden Oscar
• Stones Throw: 6 p.m., Wild Hearts
• Sugar & Co.: 7 p.m., TBA
• Wild Buffalo: 8:30 p.m., Super Smash Beats ft. Slayde vs. Blunthound, Fulminate vs. LANCR, Miss Kitty vs. Yugwa, J Dawg (electronic)

Sunday, Jan. 5

• Old Edison: 5:30 p.m., The Jerkels
• Ramble Tamble: 7 p.m., Open Mic

Jesse Stanton's music column, The Beat Goes On, appears weekly. Reach him at jsbhammusic@gmail.com; @JSBhamMusic. Check with individual venues to make sure events are still taking place as scheduled. Live music events in Whatcom County: http://www.cascadiadaily.com/category/living/arts-and-entertainment/music/music-calendar