Honky Tonk Early Show with Mason Marcus Turner

Mason Marcus Turner plays the Conor Byrne Pub on Saturday, October 24, for a country and folk early show. It's a solo bill, so the whole set is his.

Turner is a country and folk artist from Washington state, and he's still based here. He describes his sound as a blend of traditional American folk and the southern songwriters of the 1970s, mixed with his own writing into something he calls authentically Northwestern. If you're familiar with that 70s songwriting tradition—the kind that leans on storytelling and acoustic arrangements—that's the territory he's working in, just pulled through a Northwest lens.

The show is an early one, starting at 4 PM, which puts it in the afternoon rather than the usual late-night slot. It's for ages 21 and over, so keep that in mind if you're bringing a group. As for the cost, it's a suggested donation, so you can give what you're able. Between the early start and the pay-what-you-can entry, it's a low-stakes way to spend a Saturday afternoon with some live music. The show is at Conor Byrne Pub in Seattle on Saturday, October 24, starting at 4 PM.