Songwriters In the Round

7pm

November 2, 2024

Join us on Front Street!

About the artists:

ALICIA HEALEY: Alicia Healey is a powerful vocalist, songwriter, producer and studio owner in Seattle, WA. She learned to sing from Barbara Streisand, Dolly Parton, Carly Simon, and Olivia Newton-John and learned to write from Patty Griffin, Gretchen Peters, John Prine, and Cat Stevens. From country to pop/rock and back again, her style of alt-folk is led by her smooth vocals and engaging guitar. She is a storyteller who taps into the significance of insignificant moments.

CARLY ANN CALBERO: Carly Ann Calbero built her sound on Brandi Carlile, Pike Place Market, and the immersive music scene of the Pacific Northwest. Her powerhouse vocals and dynamic playing led to a spot in a national ad campaign for M&M's, a final spot in Rolling Stone Magazine's Street-To-Stage competition, and a headlining spot as the winner of NWMF's Emerging Artist program. Her voice, once described as a "freight train," coupled with her confident guitar, sends the listener on a journey you’ll remember.

SOPHIE WHEATON: Seattle-based artist Sophie Wheaton’s music blends delicate melodies with introspective and evocative lyricism. Inspired by 90s acts such as Elliott Smith, Mazzy Star, and Fiona Apple, Sophie creates a soundscape that resonates with listeners, offering a poignant reflection on love, loss, and self-discovery. 

About the space: Happy Time’s workshop space will transform into a living room-style acoustic venue. There will be 20-25 chairs available, some floor pillows, and perhaps some standing room.

Be prepared to sit right on the rug, or stand, and please offer chairs to the folks who need them the most.

We expect the showcase to last a little over an hour.

Tickets: For this special showcase, we are offering 25 tickets. The vast majority of ticket sales go to the performers. You are invited to choose your ticket price based on what you are able to contribute, using one of the links below:

THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT!

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE ARTS!

$5 per person

$15 per person

$35 per person

You might be thinking - What is “In the Round”?

“In the Round” comes from a tradition of bringing performers off the stage and into a more intimate space with the audience. At Happy Time, we will feature two (or more) songwriters who will share the stage and trade songs and stories with each other. And you - the audience - get to see it all happen as if it’s in your own living room.

Note from Ali:

This is a tradition that I first came across playing at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. Playing the Bluebird was always a lifetime goal of mine (and yes, it was a real thrill), but the truth is that I have had many, many other shows all around the country with this special feeling of intimacy, mutual respect, and spontaneity. Sometimes it shows up where you least expect it.

It means a lot to me that folks are out there who want to show up to appreciate original songwriting, and I’m honored to have the opportunity to host this kind of event in our Issaquah community - to nurture up and coming songwriters, to spotlight original music, to bring people together in appreciation. Thank you for your support!

Past Shows:

August 2024: Kat Bula and Amelia Day

June 2024: John Riziki and Havah Alcorn

Interested in performing?

We are always looking to meet songwriters and provide opportunities to share your work! We’ll need to be able to hear your songs, and learn about your experience as a performer, to see if it is a good fit.

Reach out to ali@happytimestudio.com with any questions.