Admiral Theatre Recommendation: If you like modern swing big bands like Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, and genre-bending acts like Postmodern Jukebox, you’ll love Lizzy and the Triggermen.

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Lizzy and The Triggermen
Friday, November 22, 2024
Doors 6:30 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $19 (incl. fees)
Upper Balcony $19
Balcony $24
Loge $34
Main Floor $44

This show is included in 2024-2025 full season tickets, half season package B, and the Spotlight Series. No dinner service at this show. Concessions and the bars will be open. All Ages. Bars for 21+.

Dubbed "10-piece jazz sensations" (LA Weekly) and "one of the hottest swing bands in LA" (Good Day LA), Lizzy & the Triggermen is forging a path like no other.

Underneath the old school glamour is a captivatingly modern band who is just as at home selling out legendary venues like the Troubadour as topping the jazz charts (#3 iTunes) alongside heavyweights like Miles Davis and Kamasi Washington.

Part of Lizzy & the Triggermen’s “time traveling genius” (Music Connection) is their ability to thrillingly marry the old with the new, simultaneously transporting the audience back in time, and forward. Like the great tunes of the 1930s which so inspire them, their music boldly tackles our modern troubles and turns them into killer dance songs that fill the audience with joy the way only a wailing horn section can. As their debut EP succinctly states: they make “Good Songs for Bad Times.”

At the helm is Lizzy: a charismatic siren with a searing wit and soaring voice. Her “powerhouse vocals” (Broadway World), forged singing opera, recall the great old divas while still sounding completely unique and new. Her songwriting, which Janis Ian likened to Leonard Cohen, is filled with the same biting humor she used to create TV comedies for HBO, Amazon, Legendary, CBS, and the History Channel, garnering multiple Emmy nominations.

But the star power doesn’t stop with Lizzy. It emanates through her entire incredible band, a multi-generational dream team of crushers who have played with everyone from Wynton Marsalis to Benny Goodman.

While the band is deeply rooted in the sound and swagger of bands like Basie and Ellington, their music is infused with a myriad of unexpected influences: from R&B to Bebop to Broadway to Indie Rock to even Opera. As Lizzy and her musical director, Dan Barrett (who played with and arranged for Benny Goodman), decided from the jump: they weren’t going to pretend like the last 90 years of music hadn’t happened.

There is no doubt that what Lizzy & the Triggermen are doing is audaciously against the grain…but it is clearly resonating across an incredibly broad range of audiences.

It is a testament to how versatile and visceral their music is that they have not only toured with iconic rock band, Squeeze, to standing ovations and calls for encores, but also have been selected for top festivals (Tucson Jazz Festival, SXSW) and recently co-headlined Modernism Week alongside Samara Joy and Nancy Sinatra.

Thank you to all of our 2024-2025 season, series and show sponsors! Sponsorships available. For details, contact Development Director Nita Hartley at 360.932.3051 or nita@admiraltheatre.org

Season Sponsors:
GEICO Local Office - Kevin & Janice Krieger
Cascade PBS
Kitsap Bank
West Hills Autoplex

Spotlight Series Sponsors: available

Exclusive Show Sponsors: Drs. Rose & Dale Holdren

Admiral Theatre Recommendation: If you like the Spanish guitar stylings of Jesse Cook, Benise, Yanni, and The Gipsy Kings, you’ll love The Rumba Kings.

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The Rumba Kings
Featuring Arcobaleno String Quartet & Special Guests
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Doors 6 p.m. | Show 7 p.m.
Tickets start at $19 (incl. fees)
Upper Balcony $19
Balcony $31
Loge $39
Main Floor $54

This show is included in 2024-2025 full season tickets, half season package B, and the Spotlight Series. No dinner service at this show. Concessions and the bars will be open. All Ages. Bars for 21+.

The Rumba Kings defy expectations with their captivating live performances. Although their name suggests a focus on rumba, the band's repertoire extends far beyond that genre. Their music draws from a wide range of influences, resulting in a diverse and enchanting experience.

At the heart of their show is the Spanish guitar, which takes center stage alongside a string quartet and various other instruments, while guest vocalists make up a portion of the performance, the majority of the show is instrumental, appealing to audiences of all ages and demographics. The band aims to create an international experience, carefully selecting music and performers to resonate with a broad audience.

The Rumba Kings prioritize showmanship, infusing their soulful and passionate music with a visually engaging performance. Guitarist George Stevens adds a visual dimension by dancing while playing and connecting with the crowd, enhancing the overall experience for the audience.

The shows feature instrumental music influenced by artists like Yanni and The Gipsy Kings, complemented by the exceptional talents of Arcobaleno Strings, a renowned string quartet from the Pacific Northwest. The band also collaborates with acclaimed violinist Rachel Nesvig, who delivers captivating solo performances. Additionally, guest vocalists from around the world and dancers make special appearances, adding further depth and variety to the evening.

Whether you're a longtime fan or new to their music, The Rumba Kings' show is a must-see. Prepare to be mesmerized by their exquisite music, captivated by their showmanship, and swept away by the beauty and romance of their performance. Each performance of The Rumba Kings is a unique and dynamic experience. With every show, the band introduces fresh elements, including new musicians, captivating music, talented vocalists, graceful dancers, and exciting segments.

Musical Director, Johnny Bacolas, says of the new show, “It more closely resembles a Vegas production more than anything else, with a variety of music, show segments, and guest musicians and vocalists entering the stage at different times. This is how George and I always envisioned our shows when we were planning early on. It's pure class. It's a night out at The Copacabana in the 40's, like you see in movies. This is the ultimate get dressed-up and have a classy night out show, whether watching with dinner or with drinks.”

Lead guitarist and co-founder, George Stevens says when referring to the music in the band’s live shows, “If it isn’t beautiful, it doesn’t make the cut.”

Thank you to all of our 2024-2025 season, series and show sponsors! Sponsorships available. For details, contact Development Director Nita Hartley at 360.932.3051 or nita@admiraltheatre.org

Season Sponsors:
GEICO Local Office - Kevin & Janice Krieger
Cascade PBS
Kitsap Bank
West Hills Autoplex

Spotlight Series Sponsors: available

Show Sponsors: Denise Farkas & Jennifer Christine, Dr. Yasie Sanai, Caffe Cocina Coffee Roasting (one sponsor spot available)