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, […]