The Fremont Abbey Arts Center has announced a new music series at Capitol Hill’s St. Mark’s that promises to mix the contemplativeness of Compline with an indie rock beat. Here are details from the center’s Dusty Henry:

CATHEDRALS 1 — Saturday, October 1 · 8:00pm – 10:00pm– St. Mark’s

Cathedrals 1 will be much like the much loved Compline service St. Mark’s does late on Sunday nights, but with a bit of a twist. Instead of the typical a’capella choir, we are going to feature several local folk artists and singers from indie bands to share their music and stories in the space.

Artists include:

·       Bryan John Appleby (solo)

·       Mark Pickerel (Screaming Trees)

·       Mychal Cohen & Melodie Knight (Campfire OK)

·       Grant Olsen (Gold Leaves/Arthur & Yu)

·       The Gundersen Family (Noah + Abby, Le Wrens)

·       Nouela Johnston (People Eating People)

The audience will still be encouraged to bring blankets, pillows and welcome to use the space to their liking. It will be a time of quiet reflection and introspection. While the artists will not be singing the traditional songs the space is accustomed to (this is not a religious event), we’re hoping the audience will be able to take a breath from their busy lives and the typical rock show vibes to find peace in the lyrics and melodies of the performers.

You can learn more about the series at http://cathedralsconcerts.tumblr.com/. Tickets available via Brown Paper ($10) or at the door ($15).