BIO The Unknowns are a 5-piece all-female band from Bellingham, WA. They sing a variety of jazz, soul, blues, jazzy/pop, and their own contemporary originals. How did they start? While […]

Twist, shag, jive and watusi to the retro repertoire of The New Rhythmatics! From the earliest blues masters to the crooners of the ’40’s, ’50’s country duets, movie themes from the ’60’s, and vintage 70’s soul — sit back and groove or jump up and move to our take on a slew of jinky tunes.

Jazz singer/educator Kelley Johnson started coaching developing singers for the love of the music 30 years ago and is ever inspired by the growth of her students and the magic […]

Chava Mirel is a unique being in the world of music and spirit, defying classifications of style or genre. A multi-award winning musician and composer whose voice was recently featured […]

Cherrie Adams with the Forman-Finley Band is excited to be doing their first public performance since the pandemic, at North City Bistro.  .Cherrie, along with the band, played for six […]

We’re very excited to present a very special listening experience with the velvety voice of Grammy nominated, singer and song writer, Ari Hest. Ari signed a recording contract with Columbia […]

Tim Lerch has been playing at NCB for many years, with Pearl Django and with his duo partner Jamie Findlay. This time Tim is playing and singing in a rare […]

“Northwest Jazz vocalist of the year 2021! Award-winning, Hall of Fame Jazz Vocalist Greta Matassa has a new group these days and is featured in many of the areas best […]

Classical guitarist Hilary Field, jazz guitarist Ron Peters, and flamenco fusion guitarist Andre Feriante join forces in an evening of great guitar music from around the world. Playing separately and […]

THE NEW YORK TIMES: "Ratshin writes songs that are intriguing mixtures of social commentary and playful theatrics." Electric Bonsai Band is neither electric nor a band...it's actually singer/songwriter Andrew Ratshin, […]

Brent Jensen was the Director of Jazz Studies at the College of Southern Idaho for 18 years. He is a professional jazz saxophonist who has performed & recorded with a […]

Foleada is a Seattle-based Forró band with a focus on Pé de Serra style. Forró is the heartbeat of Northeast Brazil and it draws on many musical styles, from Afro-Brazilian […]

We'll be pouring 6 different varietals starting with a Rose’ along with 5 other reds for $30/person. We’ll have a complementary small cheese and cracker platter for each table, and […]

Northwest Jazz vocalist and educator Greta Matassa presents 10 aspiring jazz singers in her student showcase. Accompanying the singers are Brian Monroney on guitar, Clipper Anderson on bass, Mark Ivester […]

Marco de Carvalho invites everyone together to experience beautiful popular songs from Rio de Janeiro with great rhythm and a fun repertoire Concert. Trio with Jeff Johnson and Eric Eagle […]

Todo Es is a 6 person Latin jazz ensemble.  We play original Afro-Cuban and Brazilian music and works by Latin including Antonio Carlos Jobim and Chucho Valdez, and American jazz […]

Jazz singer Kelley Johnson rivets your attention to the lyric with storytelling, subtlety, soulfulness and swing. Known for her lithe, velvety voice and her dynamic arrangements, Kelley Johnson is a […]

EntreMundos Quarteto plays an exciting collection of music that pays homage to some of the most beloved composers from Brazil. We're thrilled to have them back at North City Bistro […]

"A folk-pop trio from Seattle, performs funny original songs whose exquisite musical detail and subtle needling wit attain a level of craft not often seen in pop" - NY Times […]

We’ll be sampling 6 of his wines, with 2 or 3 new releases including some of his side projects like his Malbec from Argentina, and another from Chile. $35/person will […]

"A folk-pop trio from Seattle, performs funny original songs whose exquisite musical detail and subtle needling wit attain a level of craft not often seen in pop" - NY Times […]

Lively and entertaining, Clave Gringa comes to North City Bistro with two horns (Daniel Barry on trumpet and Nathaniel Schleimer on tenor sax and flute), phenomenal percussionist Willie Garza, new […]

Gypsy-inspired Virtuosity for the Soul! Kim Angelis is a stunning virtuosa, creating seemingly impossible techniques and sounds on her violin. Her music was highlighted on NBC’s world-wide coverage of the 2000 […]

Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” evoke the spirit of a Paris cafe and the raucous energy of a Romani campsite with their version of Hot Club Swing.  “At the heart of […]

With a beautifully smooth and soulful voice, Pacific Northwest Jazz, Folk & Blues vocal artist Jean Lenke paints music in full color, with broad strokes. As bandleader her approach to […]

GET TICKETS HERE https://flamenco-seattle.square.site/ ****ALL TICKETS NON REFUNDABLE**** Please Make Reservations so we can ensure your group sits together. Eric & Encarnación are an internationally renowned flamenco duo known for […]

Latin Grammy nominee Aril Pirotti  (piano and composition) is in town from Buenos Aires to join Mirta Wymerszberg (flute, vocals, bando and composition) to present a night of contemporary and […]

Violinist/Fiddlers Michael Gray and Julian Smedley are joined by cellist James Hinkley to form the Puget Sound’s most unique bowed string ensemble, the North City Bistro String Trio. What distinguishes […]

Magic Circle plays a celebratory blend of jazz, Caribbean, Brazilian & S. African music...and this performance will feature special guest 'master percussionist' -- Paoli Mejias (Carlos Santana, Eddie Palmieri etc)! […]