Enjoy music in the lovely lobby space at Two Union Square in downtown Seattle. Find one of the comfy seats and relax for a while... Cortina Cafe (around on the other side of the lobby) is open if you want to sip something! 

I'm playing a 45 minute set as part of this wonderful festival, and will be joined by dancer Noelle Price for a number of pieces!

The festival is free (: and here's more about Created Commons:

August 27-September 5th 2021, West Seattle's Westcrest Park will be animated with kinetic musical sculpture, eco-art installations and BIPOC centered performances, wellness offerings, eco-arts workshops and science panels to foster resiliency in our community.

Created Commons is an expansive multi-agency initiative that centers, engages, and employs BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) artists, communities, and cultural workers to activate public space for community connections, resonance and resiliency. The program leverages multi-agency collaboration and the Office of Arts & Culture's inclusive programming and activation models to support economic and community recovery. Created Commons builds on the momentum of the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) Stay Healthy Streets and Stay Healthy Blocks and the success of our Viaduct Arts Festival and ALL RISE programs to activate our City's space in vibrant and creative ways in the Summer months of 2021.

As part of Creative Commons, the performance, production company, Lelavision (Ela Lamblin & Leah Okamoto Mann), has been tapped to provide a platform for the BIPOC centered performances, wellness offerings, and science panels. Centered around the kinetic sculpture "Interspecies Communication", performances, workshops and talks will take place through the nine days, exploring the theme of "healthy eco systems, micro and macro" and "the intersection of social justice, racial justice and climate justice" with an intention of cultivating liberative moments for all who join us at the park.

I'm thrilled to be part of the Washington State Parks Folk and Traditional Arts Program!

All are invited to attend the American Roots Music Series at Deception Pass State Park on Whidbey Island. This series of eight free concerts takes place at 7 p.m. on Saturday evenings during the summer, with my performance on August 7th.

The music series, now in its 15th year, resumes in person as Washington state begins to reopen for public events. Park staff request that concert goers cluster in groups of no more than 15 from two or fewer households and maintain 6 feet of distance from other groups. People who have not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are encouraged to wear face coverings.

Thanks to generous support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Deception Pass State Park Foundation, and Island County, the concerts are free to the public, though day visitors will need a Discover Pass to park.

Gretchen Yanover + Sophie Lippert perform classical, jazz + original music. Attend via livestream or in-person at an intimate outdoor venue! About this event Join electric cellist Gretchen Yanover and concert pianist Sophie Lippert for an evening of music, community, and connection! Renowned musicians and beloved performers, Gretchen and Sophie will share a dazzling array of solo works and collaborations. From spectacular classical piano works, to original electric cello compositions, to jazz standards - plus a few tantalizing surprises! - this eclectic, engaging show will be a celebration of great music, and an homage to the power of collaboration, community, and connection.

Upgrade your ticket to Supporter or VIP to receive priority seating, sumptuous treats from Portland's own Missionary Chocolates, and signed CDs from Gretchen and Sophie. You can even choose a song to be featured at the live show!

Attendance: In Person and via Livestream! Limited in-person tickets are available. Don't miss this rare and exclusive opportunity to attend a live concert in a safe, private, and beautiful outdoor setting! What a joy to share space, and co-create a connective musical experience with members of our local community. Welcome, friends!

In person ticket tiers: General Admission: $33. Supporter: $66. Includes priority seating, chocolate truffles from Missionary Chocolates, and signed CDs from Gretchen Yanover and Sophie Lippert. VIP: $99. Includes priority seating, chocolate truffles from Missionary Chocolates, two signed CDs from Gretchen Yanover and Sophie Lippert, and an optional song request that will be featured the live set! (Only 3 VIP tickets available.) A high-quality professional livestream will also be available, for ticketed guests only. Livestream attendees: you'll delight in a moving, intimate, and connective viewing experience, all from the comfort of your own home! View the full-length concert live, or watch at your leisure after the event. As a ticket holder, you'll also be entitled to unlimited replays.

Livestream ticket tiers: General Admission: $11. Family Ticket: $33. Watch with other members of your household, or invite friends to join for this celebratory and moving live concert! VIP: $99. Includes chocolate truffles from Missionary Chocolates (sent to your home address), signed CDs from Gretchen Yanover and Sophie Lippert, and an optional song request that will be featured in the live set! (Only 3 VIP tickets available - act fast!) Venue, Capacity, and Safety: The Classic Pianos Church House is a historic restored church located next door to the Classic Pianos headquarters in Southeast Portland. In-person capacity will be capped at 35, and attendees will be seated on a large, comfortably-spaced outdoor patio. Specific guidelines to ensure safety will be based on current CDC recommendations, and announced as the date of event approaches. Additionally, an area will be reserved for any parties who request extra space and social distancing. Gratitude to all for your grace and patience as we explore the unexplored and navigate the new during these unprecedented times!

Learn more about Sophie at sophielippert.com or connectionsconcerts.com

Verity is joining in the fun of West Seattle's Summer Fest with music! I'll be performing in the credit union from 3:30-5:30pm. Stroll along California Ave and check out the merchants and artist sales....

Music at the iconic Pink Door restaurant in Seattle's Pike Place Market is back! Make your reservation online through thepinkdoor.net

Time for a field trip to Finnriver, on Washington's lovely Olympic Peninsula! The menu looks amazing... Tables in the covered space must be reserved (with a fee), and there is additional free outdoor seating.

I'm performing 10-11am on Saturday the 26th. Tickets are free, though you must register. There's still space starting at 10:15am!

Watch online from anywhere in the world to experience our Northwest Sinfonietta concerts the weekend of May 22-23. Join the musicians of the orchestra, Maestro Lockington and guests Sterling Elliott, winner of the 2019 Sphinx Competition, and Christophe Chagnard, NWS co-founder and long-time Music Director, for this special concert celebrating Northwest Sinfonietta’s 30 years of music making! The program is: Tchaikovsky, Variations on a Rococo Theme (Sterling Elliott, cello soloist) Mozart, Symphony No. 35, Haffner Christophe Chagnard, 30th Anniversary Commission (World Premiere)

Watch online from anywhere in the world to experience our Northwest Sinfonietta concerts the weekend of May 22-23. Join the musicians of the orchestra, Maestro Lockington and guests Sterling Elliott, winner of the 2019 Sphinx Competition, and Christophe Chagnard, NWS co-founder and long-time Music Director, for this special concert celebrating Northwest Sinfonietta’s 30 years of music making! The program is: Tchaikovsky, Variations on a Rococo Theme (Sterling Elliott, cello soloist) Mozart, Symphony No. 35, Haffner Christophe Chagnard, 30th Anniversary Commission (World Premiere)

I'm thrilled to be performing a livestream concert from the beautiful Canyon Wren Recital Hall at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts! I'll be playing pieces from my albums, and a few newer tunes.

Join me for an afternoon concert of electric cello! I use a looping pedal with my instrument to create layers of sound for my compositions. You will hear many of my own works, along with a few holiday pieces from my new album, Cello Glow. I will share some background about the music and my looping method.

Please register by clicking on the red link above. You will receive a Zoom link on the day of the performance.

Join me on my YouTube channel at 5:00pm Pacific Time to hear me perform the songs from my new Holiday album, Cello Glow. Contact me prior to November 28th through the contact page on my website, or email me directly to cello(at)gretchenyanover(dot)com if you'd like a pdf of lyrics for the songs. (A pdf is included with your album purchase through this website.) You can sing along in the comfort of your own home, and/or make yourself a mug of something cozy to listen and celebrate the glow...

Enjoy my electric cello music in the lovely lobby space at Two Union Square in downtown Seattle. Grab something from the Cortina Cafe on the other end of the lobby, or just grab one of the comfy seats and relax for a while... (free)

Join me at The Pink Door restaurant in the Pike Place Market for a fun night out! Fyi--I perform on the stage in the first room, in case you make reservations... (You may not be able to make a reservation for the room with the stage, though my electric cello gets connected to the sound system throughout the restaurant.... and there's often space to sit at the bar, especially in the later part of the evening:)

(restaurant--no cover)

Music, and some stories around the pieces... Get a cup of tea from the bookshop (or the Starbucks right across the way... you can bring in any beverage you like, as long as it is in a covered container:) and join me for a night of electric cello with heart. 

Free event--register through link

This is an awesome place on Beacon Hill, with a great menu & lots of choices on tap. All ages, no cover.

The space has expanded, so it is still warm & cozy in atmosphere, but with more seating!

Enjoy my electric cello music in the lovely lobby space at Two Union Square in downtown Seattle. Grab something from the Cortina Cafe on the other end of the lobby, or just grab one of the comfy seats and relax for a while... (free)

I'll open and close the evening, and play between stories... (free:)