The Hamilton Studio Listening Room is easily one of the best places for live music in Spokane. The space is meant to amplify acoustics without any unnecessary distractions, which means musicians can present their art in its most authentic form. That sonic excellence will be on full display this Saturday as Spokane singer-songwriter Aspen Kye takes the stage — on her 30th birthday, no less. Kye, whose sultry music falls somewhere between soul, jazz and folk, often centers her songwriting in human growth and simple existence. At her Jan. 11 performance, she’ll be joined by Cameron LaPlante on saxophone, Justyn Priest on guitar, Vinnie Nickoloff on drums and Barry Gross on bass.

Aspen Kye • Sat, Jan. 11 at 7 pm • $20 • Hamilton Studio • 1427 W. Dean Ave. • hamilton.live

— Colton Rasanen