First Night 2013 will be featuring so many wonderful events and shows throughout the evening, it might be tough to try and decide exactly what you want to attend! Don’t fret, we took a look at the live music line up and picked out some performances you won’t want to miss!

We’ll start in the Galaxy of Stars…

Son Dulce

Bank of America -1st floor lobby

8:00-11:40pm

…translating to Sweet Sound, Son Dulce will perform the hottest traditional salsa sounds and shatter the standards of Spokane’s Latin Music Scene!

Cheyenne Country Blues Band

STA- 2nd floor

7:00 to 11:40pm

 A country band with a kick! Having opened for acts such as Jonny Cash, Hank Williams Jr and Diamond Rio, this is a show you need to swing by to see!

Brad Keeler

Sterling Savings

9:00, 10:00 & 11:00

If you like “roots” music then this is where you need to be! Whether performing traditional bluegrass, Appalachiana or acoustic blues, Brad brings it!

Kathy Colton and the Reluctants

Crescent Court- 2nd Floor

7:00pm & 8:00pm

Come see these four fabulous women with their upbeat folk rock, blues and strong harmonies!

Just Joeken

Crescent Court – 2nd floor

9:00, 10:00 & 11:00

Crazy Joe Marchese and Almost Famous Ken Davis will sing and play light rock favorites from the 70s 80s and 90s, with some current tunes thrown in too!

Now we head over to the Big Bang Theory…

Justin Sherfey and Colby Acuff

River Park Square, Sandwich Garden- 2nd Floor

7:00, 8:00 & 9:00

Justin Sherfey and Colby Acuff met at Spokane Kids Got Talent. Justin is a championship fiddler and Colby plays guitar and drums, this is a duo for all ages that you will not want to miss!

Lexi, Lauren & Logan Haas

River Park Square , Sandwich Garden -2nd Floor

10pm & 11pm

These siblings perform with tight harmony and acoustic rhythm. Using guitars and percussion, they will perform a blend of mainstream hits and original music.

Croskrey Sisters & Vogel Bros.

River Park Square, Kress Gallery -3rd Floor

7:00pm to 11:40

Sisters Caitlin Croskrey will have you out of your seat enjoying their fabulous swing style music. While the Vogel Brothers provide a true smooth jazz improvisational sound!

And now off to Martians, Meteors, Music and Dance…

Craig Padilla – Electronic Musician

Convention Center – Ballroom Lobby

7:00 pm to 11:40

Craig Padilla is an internationally celebrated and award winning electronic music artist. Using many vintage analog and newer digital synthesizers his music is sure to impress.

Tuxedo Junction

DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom

9:00, 10:00 & 11:00

Heralded as the ‘Best Big Band’ in the Inland Empire, this fantastic band is made up of and all-star cast of musicians and vocalists from the Coeur d’Alene – Spokane Area. Come enjoy the big band sound and dance the night away!

Where ever you end up on First Night 2013 you are sure to enjoy yourself and  be amazed by all the wonderful performances and talent! Happy New Year! For more information on First Night 2013 Click Here.