The latest iteration of McTuff features the ferocious energy of Ehssan Karimi on drums, and Cole Schuster on guitar. Be sure and catch it when you can. A new release is on the way, ferocious sounds and groove for you to dig into.

Joe Doria – Hammond B3, Synths/Keys
Cole Schuster – Guitar
Ehssan Karimi – Drums

McV3 Video:

Closer (cover, by Nine Inch Nails)
https://youtu.be/1T3DcY2G15U

She'll Be There (original)
https://youtu.be/Ta23KaOLNpk

Duende Libre is a dynamic and uplifting quintet that blends elements of Afro-Cuban jazz with Brazilian samba, American funk, and traditional West African music into a unique sound of their own. The band’s most-recent album won an Earshot Jazz Golden Ear award for “Northwest Recording of the Year.”

THE MUSICALITY OF 2ALITY Steve Stusser and Steve Grimes have been friends and musical partners for longer than theyʻd probably want to admit.  Letʻs just say that the telephone had just […]

Clave Gringa comes to North City Bistro with two horns (Daniel Barry on trumpet and Darian Asplund on tenor sax and flute), phenomenal percussionist Willie Garza, new star bassist Trevor […]

Eric & Encarna handle their own ticket sales, and here is the link: https://flamenco-seattle.square.site/ Here is the link for reservations: https://northcitybistro.com/reservations/ Eric & Encarnación are an internationally renowned flamenco duo known […]

Pianist Bill Anschell’s concert credits include eight European tours with vocalist Nnenna Freelon and seven South American tours leading his own trio. He is also a prolific composer; his original pieces […]

Jaspar Lepak is a folk/Americana songwriter whose remarkable gift for melody is only surpassed by her poetry. Deeply influenced by the many places she has called home (Tucson, Durban, Seattle, […]

Joel Astley began as a visual artist, and since forming his first band in 2014, he has performed all around The Pacific Northwest. and has been recognized by the Washington Blues Society with honors including Best Blues Harmonica (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021), Best Male Vocalist (2019, 2021), Best Songwriter (2020, 2021), He earned his reputation as a Frontman and bandleader while performing with Northwest bands including Tacoma-based T-town Aces and Seattle-based High Note Group. He is now booking under his own name and has performed and toured with national blues artists and has appeared on many recordings.

A note about Joel’s visual art:

Joel’s dual passions for art and music have found a harmony. Joel is often seen performing in hand-painted tailored suits, which adds a unique aesthetic to his live performances. Joel’s drawings and paintings have shown in venues across the Pacific Northwest and reside in private collections. His music-themed artwork has recently become popular, and have been featured on recent album releases, Quique Gomez and Little Charlie Baty - Cookin’ in Greaseland (2022), Sunday Wilde - Peace in Trouble Featuring Harpdog Brown(2021), Eric’s Maine Connection - Stuck Inside (2022)

Press and mentions:

“Joel Astley is the Picasso of the Blues.” - Kid Andersen, Greaseland Studios, 2021

“Joel Astley is a great songwriter.” - Mark Hummel, 2021

" can sing like Lowell Folsom and play like Cary Bell.” - Bluesletter article February 2018

"Joel you can write, you can play harp, and boy can you sing." - Leslie Fleury KSER DJ - Blues Odyssey, 2019

“ exceptional vocals and exudes charisma on stage to match his showmanship.” - Bluesletter Cover story, November 2018

Links

McMenamins- Spanish Ballroom 5/21

High Note Group

https://youtu.be/wSX8UjOSE58

McMenamins- Spanish Ballroom 8/21

Johnny Burgin and Joel Astley featuring Lorenzo Farrell

https://youtu.be/MhfcboFGc7o

Playlist - Belltown Yacht Club - High Note Group with Special Guest Lorenzo Farrell

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRsvS7wYRcIafWna7nueaFSCL0_epPhxX

BELEZA! is the duo of Pacific Northwest jazz artists, guitarist John Stowell and flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny. Brought together by a shared passion for bossa nova, samba, and the timeless music […]

John Pinetree & The Yellin' Degenerates are an eclectic collective of musicians who blend genres and decades of the american musical experience. Jazz, blues, funk, soul,and all world music are considered in the writing and curating of the music performed. All the music is served with homage and respect to the artists who created it and the myriad human conditions that inspired it's creation. Each set list is created as a tonic of the times in the hopes of creating a relatable , sometimes joyous, sometimes cathartic series of moments to be shared between musician and listener. Improvisation and the schtick that resides within the individual players are celebrated and employed freely.

EntreMundos vocalist Adriana Giordano and drummer Jeff Busch will be joined by 3-time Latin Grammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto on piano, Julian Weisman on bass and Freddy Gonzalez on trombone […]

Maracujá was formed in Seattle during the summer of 2013 as a collaborative project of Caitlin Belem (voice and instrumentalist), Terrence Rosnagle (guitar), and Sam Esecson(percussion) . Individually, each had extensive […]

To step into the soundscape of Birch Pereira & the Gin Joints is to have your fingers on a veritable radio dial. With deep sonic roots in virtually every style of mid-20th century American music - from americana to blues to jazz, soul and vintage rock ’n’ roll - the versatile Seattle-based band offers a rangy dial’s worth of songs for audiences who want to sock-hop in poodle skirts one minute, rock out to hot guitar licks the next and later hug their honeys under the stars as a car stereo plays into the night.

Birch Pereira & the Gin Joints are a popular Northwest band who perform extensively on the West Coasts of the US and Canada with recurring gigs in New York City, New Orleans and Los Angeles as well. In 2016 their first album, Dream Man, won Earshot Jazz Society’s "Northwest Jazz Recording of the Year" and in 2017 & 2018 Birch was nominated as "Vocalist of the Year". Their second album "Western Soul," which features western-tinged jazz and soul originals, was released in March 2018 and received enthusiastic reviews from No Depression, PopMatters, JazzIs and steady airplay on a diverse array of stations in the Northwest and beyond, including KEXP, KNKX KBCS, WVPR, KBOO and many others.

Featuring front man Birch Pereira’s “old soul” tenor voice and his skilled bass playing, the Gin Joints offer captivating arrangements of well-crafted originals and well-chosen covers. The band features skilled and versatile musicians who share the same love of the American song traditions and the desire to offer fresh interpretations. Whether as a trio or with the addition of a pulsating horn section, the band will take you on a sonic tour of great music. Tune in, fasten your seatbelts and prepare to be transported.

I am inviting you to a rare performance of my Quinteto this Saturday, July 2 at 8PM at the North City Bistro near Shoreline. This time we are honored to have a super special guest […]

Liberate’….Egalite’…Fraternite’….& Music! Come celebrate the music of France with Colletivo and friends. Steve Tanimoto on piano plays Legrand, Satie, Piaf and more…. Dell Wade on bass.  Sandy Walker on drums. […]

“If silk were a sound, it’d be Darelle Holden singing”. –Jonathan Shipley (Earshot Jazz Festival) “Soulful songstress Darelle (Da-rell) Holden is the one”. Holden’s sultry, expressive, and singular vocal qualities […]

Lee Oskar is an internationally acclaimed harmonica virtuoso, composer, producer, manufacturer and lifelong musical explorer. He is renowned for his iconic role as a founding member, co-composer and lead harmonica […]

Tai Shan is an Americana songwriter whose music has been featured in Billboard Magazine, American Songwriter, Americana UK, and on NPR. A former Seattleite, she is now based out of […]

Vocalist, Cherrie Adams hails from a large family of musicians from northern Michigan, and has come back full circle to her vocal jazz roots after a long music teaching career […]

Fronted by brothers Ben Mish, a skilled piano man with a soulful voice, and Will Mish, a guitar wizard who has earned critical nods for his unfathomable talent and innate […]

DUBLIN ABBEY is a folk-rock band with a delightful
twist of Irish. The band performs an array of familiar
covers and engaging originals that have been
featured on stage, radio stations, and podcasts from
Seattle to Ireland and places in between. The 4-
piece ensemble couples an artful mix of haunting
melody and musical storytelling rich in history and
ambience. You can find DUBLIN ABBEY on
Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and at
www.DublinAbbey.com.

Rod Cook and Toast has been thrilling audiences around the Pacific NW for over twenty five years performing an eclectic mix of American roots music based in but not restricted […]

...one of the world's greatest exponents of the cuatro...Valera specializes in son, the infectious call-and-answer Cuban song form, but solos like a jazz guy. THE SEATTLE TI​MES   Son Cubano […]

For over two decades The DownTown Mountain Boys, based in Seattle, Washington, has been the Pacific Northwest’s most exciting and accomplished bluegrass band. Veteran bluegrassers and recording artists Terry Enyeart […]

“Dmitri Matheny is a jazz treasure. The lyrical Matheny has impressive chops, but it’s his warmth and soulfulness that win you over.”—All Music Guide Acclaimed for his warm tone, soaring […]

Gibson endorsed international touring artist, Camille Bloom, released her 10th recording "State of Emergency" just before the pandemic  Camille Bloom has spent the past 15 years touring the U.S. and Europe, […]

The Ben Thomas Tango Project Known for combining virtuosic technique with flowing lyricism, Thomas plays music that ranges from pyrotechnic improvisations to delicate soundscapes. The Tango Project blends tango and […]

Brother John and the Surrogates is a music collaborative that presents original material and interpretations of the music of Tom Waits. At the 8/12 North City Bistro show, BJS will […]

"Danny Godinez plays guitar just the way I like it; with fire and beauty, grace and melody, intensity and passion."  - Michael Shrieve (Santana) Danny Godinez is a Seattle guitarist […]

“… a retro air that hints at the silken sophistication and storytelling elan of the young Nancy Wilson…” Christopher Loudon JazzTimes MAGAZINE Named ” 2010 Northwest Vocalist of the Year,” […]

"Bradford’s music lives where passionate soul and the homespun eloquence of Americana storytelling intersect–a place he calls Rhythm & Roots. He employs this blend to speak to the raw reality […]

Kim on Keys Trio consists of Kim Maguire on vocals and piano with Will Stump on bass and Phil Reddell on Cajon and Conga. Their sounds are based in creative bossa and […]

Award-winning jazz vocalist and educator Greta Matassa presents 9 aspiring jazz singers backed by her Quartet. Please join us and support jazz education and adult learning. The musicians are : […]

Sweet Billy sprang from a collaboration of Northwest music veterans Marc Willett (Kingsmen, Alice Stuart, Shameless Hussy) And Deanne “Bernadette” Bracamonte (Strutz, Shameless hussy). For years both had independently yearned […]

John Pinetree & The Yellin' Degenerates are an eclectic collective of musicians who blend genres and decades of the american musical experience.  Jazz, blues, funk, soul,and all world music are considered in the writing and curating of the music performed. All the music is served with homage and respect to the artists who created it and the myriad  human conditions that inspired it's creation. Each set list is created as a tonic of the times in the hopes of creating a  relatable , sometimes joyous, sometimes cathartic series of moments to be shared between musician and listener.  Improvisation and the schtick that resides within the individual players are celebrated and employed freely. 

Pianist Bill Anschell’s concert credits include eight European tours with vocalist Nnenna Freelon
and seven South American tours leading his own trio. He is also a prolific composer; his original
pieces have been placed more than 70 times on programs including “The West Wing,” “The
Wire,” and “Yellowstone.”
Anschell, a Seattle native, returned to the Emerald city in 2002 after a long residency in Atlanta.
He received Golden Ear Awards as the “Northwest Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year” in 2005,
2010 and 2011; his trio was named “Northwest Acoustic Jazz Ensemble of the Year” in 2006; his
CD Figments won “Northwest Jazz Recording of the Year” in 2011; and in 2016 he was inducted
into the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame.
Anschell is also well known as a jazz humorist, and in 2014 he was a winner of the inaugural
Paul Desmond Award, allaboutjazz.com’s celebration of the funniest jazz artists.
Bassist Chris Symer moved to Seattle in 2002 from Los Angeles, where he was an in-demand
player for live gigs and studio work. Feeling at home playing almost any type of music, he has
been busy working in a wide variety of musical situations. He has performed in groups ranging
from the unclassifiable Southern California-based band "Headless Household"; to sideman work
with Bennie Maupin, Charlie Byrd, Tierney Sutton, Roger Kellaway and Robben Ford; to
orchestral playing for film scores.
Symer's consistent sound and reliable sense of direction have helped him not only find work, but
to get there on time as well.
Jeff Busch is an exuberant drummer/percussionist, vocalist, and composer who has been active
on the Seattle jazz, gospel, and Latin jazz scenes for the past 20 years. He is a member of the
Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto, whose 2004 recording ‘Canto do Rio’ was nominated for a Latin
Jazz Grammy.
In 1997, Jeff spent six months in Brazil and studied with a variety of percussionists including
Edmilson Costa Teixeira, Gilo do Pandeiro, and Mestres Memeu and Lazaro from Olodum; he
returned to tour as a performer in 1998.
Busch was the recipient of a King County Arts grant for a recording project entitled “Drums and
Voices – A Collage of Negro Spirituals,” with gospel singer Patrinell Wright and Master
Senegalese drummer Thione Diop. In addition to performing, Jeff continues his work as a dance
accompanist, producer, educator, studio musician and visual artist.

Presenting the revered compositional repertoire of the legendary pianist Bill Evans, veteran Seattle bassist Bruce Phares leads a stellar trio with master improvisers Brian Monroney on guitar and Mark Ivester on drums. Bringing a distinctively eclectic approach to the unmistakable signature of Evans’ historic songbook, this evolving project promises to be a unique and substantial musical expedition!

The Miranda Syndicate has played many engagements in the Seattle area and is led by the drummer, Paul Miranda. The band has had many opportunities of paying tribute to many […]

NW Jazz vocalist of the year 2021, Greta Matassa is thrilled to bring a night of music to North City Bistro featuring her longtime best friend vibraphonist Susan Pascal. Joining […]

Lee Oskar is an internationally acclaimed harmonica virtuoso, composer, producer, manufacturer and lifelong musical explorer. He is renowned for his iconic role as a founding member, co-composer and lead harmonica […]

Eric & Encarnación are an internationally renowned flamenco duo known for the deep connection and energy that permeates their live performances, and ability to invoke the flamenco spirit night after night. They have performed nationally and internationally for years with the world/ rock supergroup "Children of the Revolution" and their touring flamenco company "Flamenco de Raiz", working with some of Spain's greatest living flamenco artists. Based in Seattle, they have played sold- out theaters all over the Seattle area, including Meany Hall, Paramount Theater, Benaroya Hall, and The Triple Door. They appeared in major festivals and theater series, including headlining Quebec's prestigious "World Guitar Festival".

Encarnación was born in Barcelona to a family of exiles from the Spanish Civil war and grew up in Barcelona and Mexico City. Still, her family kept her immersed in flamenco music while in Mexico, and she later returned to her homeland to study and perform. A dancer, singer, and guitarist, she is a unique and one-of-a-kind performer who entrances audiences everywhere with her grace, depth, musicality, and intense energy.

Eric Jaeger "El Comanche" has lived and studied extensively in Andalucía, Spain and has dedicated his life to the art of flamenco guitar. On stage, Eric draws on his extensive experience as a producer and songwriter, bringing a sense of melody and composition to his performances. Eric was the lead guitarist and co-founder/producer of "Children of the Revolution," a successful band which fused flamenco, Latin, Middle-eastern and rock melodies. Eric has produced 7 CDs to date for the band, and his work has been featured on the best-selling Putumayo Presents series (“Greece” and “Swing around the World.” Recent recordings include “Flamenco de Raiz” live CD, and studio single “Mi Aire” with one of the world's greatest flamenco singers, Rafael de Utrera, and “Rumba al Maestro” which went #1 on Amazon’s Flamenco and Rumba download charts.

Eric & Encarnación return to Spain every year to stay immersed in the art of flamenco, and more importantly, to live and breathe the flamenco culture with their friends and family in Sevilla and Barcelona. FLAMENCOSEATTLE.COM

Duo Flamenco:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEMAN9r-V18&feature=youtu.be

Instrumental Rumba(#1 for a couple weeks on Amazon's Flamenco and Rumba download charts):
https://youtu.be/ReCcocOVuk0

Alice Chains tribute for MoPop:
https://youtu.be/JIotbsk6Pog

Single with Encarna's vocals:
https://youtu.be/bUUlzQXhDso

Single featuring Rafael de Utrera(cante master from Vicente Amigo and Paco de Lucia's groups):
https://youtu.be/RUEsWtFsMEY

Sundae + Mr. Goessl curate a “Fun & Fancy” show featuring timeless classics and vaudevillian style comedy. Dressed to impress, this husband/wife act has been delighting audiences for the past […]

3 Track Mind is Jen Todd, Kevin Jones, Kristy Smith, and Steve Smith on percussion.  Jen, Kevin, and Kristy are prolific songwriters and each have several releases as either solo or […]

BIO The Unknowns are a 5-piece all-female band from Bellingham, WA. While singing with the blues/Americana band Alex Ashley and The Resolve, the three vocalists - Caitlin BoWell, tenor guitar, […]

“A skilled singer who is also an excellent songwriter...Ms. Erickson has an appealing tone, does justice to lyrics and swings." - Scott Yanow, Los Angeles Jazz Scene Award winning jazz […]

Duende Libre is a dynamic and uplifting quintet that blends elements of Afro-Cuban jazz with Brazilian samba, American funk, and traditional West African music into a unique sound of their own. The band’s most-recent album won an Earshot Jazz Golden Ear award for “Northwest Recording of the Year.”

Le Cirque Jazz is Hans Teuber (woodwinds and piano), Keith Lowe (Bass), Brian Monroney (Guitar) and Jacques Willis (Drums). They play a fun eclectic mix of jazz, funk, surf, latin, cafe music and beyond. The members of Le Cirque Jazz connected as the band for the legendary Teatro Zinzanni.

Lively and entertaining, Clave Gringa comes to North City Bistro this time with two horns (Daniel Barry on trumpet and Nathaniel Schleimer on tenor sax and flute), phenomenal percussionist Willie Garza, new star bassist Trevor Ford, and the leader pianist and vocalist Ann Reynolds. The band will take you on a journey through Cuban music from the classically oriented danzon and cha-cha-cha styles to the African folkloric sounds and rumba. You won’t be able to sit still! Clave Gringa plays original Cuban jazz originals composed by the leader, pianist Ann Reynolds, and Cuban standards that capture the joy and positive energy and love of Cuba.

David Miles Keenan and Nova Karina Devonie  - AKA - ‘Miles & Karina’ are joined by superstars Kelly Van Camp and Keith Lowe for a night of delightful music. M&K […]