Josh Garrels, Taylor Armstrong @ ST. MARK'S CATHEDRAL
Schedule
Fri May 08 2026 at 07:30 pm to 10:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, Seattle | Seattle, WA
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Josh Garrels: joshgarrels.comlive at St Mark's Cathedral, Seattle
Singer/songwriter Josh Garrels has built his career on deeply personal, introspective lyrics and exploratory sounds that range from pastoral indie folk to hip-hop. Emerging in the early 2000s, he is the co-founder of Small Voice Records, on which he issued 2008's Jacaranda. In 2015, he landed on the Billboard 200 with Home. Although Garrels has remained loosely tied to the Christian music community throughout his career, he has shied away from declaring himself either a strictly Christian or secular artist, instead letting his music tell his life's story.
Born in 1980 in South Bend, Indiana, Garrels initially played in punk bands during his teenage years and fell under the spell of East Coast rap before college. In his early twenties, he came into the Christian faith, which became a major thread in his musical journey. He began releasing self-produced, home-recorded albums with 2002's Stonetree, followed a year later by Underquiet, and Over Oceans in 2006. Possessed of a rich, soulful voice, he began to add more orchestral elements into his folk-based sound, sometimes rapping, sometimes crooning his complex but approachable songs. On his own Small Voice Records, he released 2008's Jacaranda and toured extensively, eventually moving to North Carolina where he released a collection of rarities called the Lost Animals EP. In 2010, he collaborated with the Brooklyn-based Mason Jar Music collective performing an orchestrated version of his song "Words Remain" at a historic Episcopal Church in Manhattan.
In 2011, he released the elaborate double album Love & War & the Sea in Between which was influenced by his adopted home of Portland, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. The album was praised by both Christian and secular media as a career milestone for Garrels. The year after its release, he again partnered with the Mason Jar Music to film the music documentary The Sea in Between, which was filmed on remote Mayne Island in British Columbia and for which he provided the soundtrack. He had a number of his songs placed on TV shows including CBS' The Ghost Whisperer and ESPN's Outside the Lines and scored several small films. In 2015 he released Home, which he offered to fans for free download via the website NoiseTrade. Subsequently, the album landed at number 19 on the Billboard Digital Albums chart and 83 on the Billboard 200. The following year saw the release of the holiday-themed The Light Came Down. In 2019, he issued Chrysaline, which he produced both on his own in Muncie, Indiana and in Charlottesville, Virginia with Isaac Wardell.
with guest
Taylor Armstrong: taylorarmstrongmusic.com
Taylor Armstrong is an inspiring singer-songwriter, crafting most of his heartfelt melodies and honest lyrics within the intimacy of his home studio. Drawing from his upbringing in rural isolation in the northeast, his music carries a unique sound that resonates with listeners throughout the world. Now based in San Diego, California, Taylor's pursuit of authenticity, innovation, and vulnerability shines through his captivating voice and soul-stirring compositions. Many have found solace in his music, with his songs becoming a soothing and relatable sound track in the midst of daily life. Often described as exceptionally relatable, Taylor's music stands out, connecting deeply with audiences on a personal level.
@ St Mark's Cathedral, Seattle
6:30p doors, 7:30p show
All ages, some seating available
Bar w/ ID (Bar Profits to local music & nonprofits thanks to the generosity of our local sponsors)
NA Elixir bar, local beer, wine, cider, snacks, etc.
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CATHEDRALS CONCERTS SERIES
PRESENTED BY ABBEY ARTS, SEATTLE
-An open floor concert experience, quiet picnics welcome, no outside alcohol allowed.
-Seating available including padded chairs, benches, and some floor space around the stage area. Seating is not guaranteed for large shows GA tickets unless noted.
-We recommend bringing cushions and even blankets if you'd like. Audience can sit or lay down anywhere around the stage as space allows (floor space is not reserved).
-Low back floor chairs are permitted 22" max height total chair.
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EVENT & VENUE INFO:
-St Mark's is ADA Accessible. Wheelchair seating area is to the left of stage near the front.(Email [email protected] with questions)
-Service animals as defined by the ADA are allowed. Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.
-We are an all ages venue. Kids 10 & under are free at most Abbey Arts events.
-St. Mark's has a pay-to-park lot. More parking information is available here.
SEATING:
-Open seating except reserved front rows chairs & benches.
-To create a "giant living room" effect we offer an unusual concert experience with informal seating on the floor up front surrounding the stage and lots of pews, benches, and chairs around the space.
-We highly recommend you bring blankets and cushions to create a more comfortable experience whether sitting on the floor or seats. Quiet and non-messy snacks/picnics are allowed. No outside alcohol please.
-For best sound, arrive early for center floor area and any area on stage not marked with signage. You can also sit all around the back of the stage if you like but sound will be a bit limited there.
QUIET POLICY:
-Please refrain from talking or texting during the show
-Please silence all devices. Turn off vibrate, rings, etc. If you need your phone on vibrate for specific reasons, please keep it close to you and not on a hard surface that will distract your neighbor.
-If arriving late, please be advised that ushers may hold doors during each song due to acoustics of the space.
-Please refrain from talking during the show.
-Please enter quietly if the show has already begun.
-NO CAMERAS WITH MECHANICAL SHUTTERS (This goes for Press too unless approved to photograph during applause only.) That means silent digital cameras/photos are ok but we really recommend you enjoy most of the show through your own 'retina screens'.
-You probably get the idea, this isn't a loud party venue. :-)
-Anyone exhibiting loud or disruptive behavior during the event will be asked to leave.
-**We are unable to provide a separate soundproof room for viewing this event. These shows are very very pin drop quiet so please consider that when deciding what ages are appropriate. No cry room available at this venue and even voices in the lobby will be heard in the concert space.
SOCIALS:
-Use #seattlecathedrals and tag @abbeyarts on Instagram or Facebook, @fremontabbey on Twitter
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