7/17 Stephanie Anne Johnson & The Hidogs, Shaina Shepherd

Live Music, in-person!

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See COVID Safety Info at the bottom of this page under Abbey Arts Presents

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STEPHANIE ANNE JOHNSON: www.stephanieannejohnsonmusic.com/

"A singer’s talent is complete when they can bring a crowded dive bar to a collective hush and also get one of the biggest audiences on the planet to a collective standing ovation. Stephanie Anne Johnson is that special singer. The front person for the Tacoma-based band, The Hidogs, can don a cowboy hat and sing over a slide as old timers weep. And they have wowed judges on the immensely popular NBC TV series, The Voice, showcasing their gifts. 

Perhaps it’s no surprise that Johnson is so affecting. Their mantra, after all, is “Find your joy and go there.” Their prowess exudes whether they are singing the Black national anthem - “Lift Every Voice And Sing” - to a packed auditorium or whether they're cooing acoustic lullabies to Saturday night tavern regulars. Their music, which is rooted in all that’s American, expresses the pain of the past, the roots of the down home and the hope that hard work will lead to proper reward. 

  The Hidogs, which is comprised of dynamic drummer Arturo Ortega Marcos, pocket-perfect bassist Jesse Turcotte and the prolific Johnson, is a nimble trio equal parts capable of shaking the shingles off a rooftop as making any stage feel like a Sunday service. The group’s latest LP, Take This Love, is a blend of Loretta Lynn and Valerie June. It’s a stunning catalogue of surprise and satisfaction. 

Stephanie Anne Johnson has opened for acts that include political figure Bernie Sanders, and artists such as Mavis Staples, Chaka Khan, Ani DiFranco, Cedric Burnside, and Black Joe Lewis"

-Artist Bio

SHAINA SHEPHERD: www.shainashepherdmusic.com/

"Shaina Shepherd is one of our city's brightest voices, to the point where she barely needs an introduction. She's a classically trained singer who injured her vocal cords in her early-twenties only to become one of the most distinctive singers in Seattle music today. Just hearing her voice and piano can bring a venue full of people to its knees; a sight of people convening to witness a live performance becoming a memory so faint it is starting to feel like a mirage."

-Artist Bio

@ South Park Hall, 1253 S Cloverdale St, Seattle

Entrance in Front next to Uncle Eddies / Resistencia Coffee.

(Free parking around back or on street)

8:00p show, 7:30p doors

All ages, partly seated show

Reduced capacity show

Check out https://www.southparkhall.com/ for more about this beautiful historic space. Also available for private parties, weddings, and other rentals. Support a black woman owned business that also supports many local artists and food creators. South Park Hall is operated by Melanie Granger.

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South Park Hall

Abbey Arts is now collaborating with Melanie Granger at South Park Hall to bring you select live music & arts events presented with all public health safety in mind.

Clear some stress, refresh your mind, spark your creativity with live music and multi-arts experiences.

Audience size will be limited and reduced per current Public Health Guidelines. Concerts are held in large spaces rated for 180-260 people normally.

More info via www.instagram.com/seattlewellnessevents

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EVENT & VENUE INFO:

• South Park Hall is not ADA accessible, we host other events at Fremont Abbey and other spaces that are ADA
• Mostly Seated show
• No food service onsite, great restaurants next door! Feel free to bring in food if you'd like.
• Vaccine encouraged, please wear a mask otherwise

South Park Hall Entrance in Front next to Uncle Eddies / Resistencia Coffee.

(Free parking around back or on street)

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ABOUT ABBEY ARTS, SEATTLE:

NONPROFIT 501C3, NON-RELIGIOUS, EST. 2005

Presenting welcoming music, arts & cultural experiences for people of all ages & incomes.

• We support low income families, veterans, and humanitarian nonprofit workers with free event tickets. http://www.fremontabbey.org/artsconnect
• Rental info & more: http://www.fremontabbey.org/rent
• Concert & events calendar: http://www.abbeypresents.org
• Respect policy: www.abbeypresents.org/respect
• Check out the Abbey Arts recent & future bands playlist on Spotify

Home Venue: Fremont Abbey, 4272 Fremont Ave North, Seattle, WA 98103 / 206-414-8325 Ballard Homestead: 6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle | + UHeights Auditorium, St Mark's Cathedral, & more