2010 Performance Schedule


January 2010

Fri Jan 1
CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR'S DAY
Sat Jan 2
7pm - Treseler/O'Donnell, with Steve Treseler (tenor sax) [Website], Jon Hamar (bass), Brendan O'Donnell (guitar) and Chris Icasiano (drums) ($6 cover)
9pm - The Shoemaker Brothers, with Samuel Shoemaker (violin/vocals), Nathanael Shoemaker (cello/vocals), Daniel Shoemaker (viola/vocals) and Gabriel Shoemaker (violin/vocals) - Last show before they head back to California! Don't miss it! [Website] ($10 cover)
Tue Jan 5
7pm - Chris Johansen Quartet, with Chris Johansen (tenor sax), John Hansen (piano), Chuck Kistler (bass) and Phil Parisot (drums) [Website] ($7 cover)
9pm - Audition Night for Jan 19 Vaudeville Show! ($5 cover for non-performers)
Wed Jan 6
7pm - Ambience, with Leah Natale (vocals), George Stone, Chris Busa and Burt Boice (bass) [Website] ($6 cover)
9pm - Vocal Showcase, featuring Emily McVicker, Rondi Marsh and David Arteaga - Hosted by Penelope Donado, with Darin Clendenin (piano), Clipper Anderson (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($5 cover)
Thu Jan 7
7pm - Andrew Mulherkar Quartet, with Andrew Mulherkar (tenor sax), Gus Carns (piano), Luke Bergman (bass) and Zach Para (drums) ($8 cover/$5 students) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
9pm - Logan Strosahl Quintet, with Logan Strosahl (sax), Charlie Fisher (trumpet), Birch Pereira (bass), Evan Woodle (drums) and Gus Carns (piano)
Fri Jan 8
7pm - Isabella du Graf [Website], with Randy Halberstadt (piano) ($12 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
9pm - Susan Harper Conspiracy [Website], with Special Guest Jean Mann ($5 cover)
Sat Jan 9
7pm - Holly Hamilton Jones [Website], with Hans Brehmer (piano) ($8 cover)
9pm - Cara Francis and Chip Parker, with Darin Clendenin (piano), Joe Casalini (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($7 cover)
Tue Jan 12
7pm - Dina Blade/Hans Brehmer Student Showcase! NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
Wed Jan 13
7pm - Jessica Stenson, with Darin Clendenin (piano) and Clipper Anderson (bass) ($7 cover)
9pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Fathia Atallah, with Darin Clendenin (piano), Joe Casalini (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($5 cover)
Thu Jan 14
7pm - First Circle, with Michael Cosgrove (guitar), Larry Messer (guitar), Jeff Fiorini (bass) and Lars Larson (drums) [Website] ($5 cover)
9pm - Joe Jencks [Website] and Wes Weddell [Website] ($10 cover)
Fri Jan 15
7pm - Dustin Darnold [Website] and Mike Murphy [Website] (NO cover!)
9pm - Frank Fairfield - Banjo master!!! [Website] ($5 cover)
Sat Jan 16
7pm - Karin Blaine [Website] NOTE: We are reserving every seat in the house for this show. Make a reservation if you want to see Karin! ($12 cover)
9pm - Andrew Heringer Band, with Andrew Heringer (vocals/guitar), Jason Galbraith (tenor sax), Kellen Garcia (bass), Jonathan McHenry (drums) and Arlyn Anderson (lead guitar) [Website] ($5 cover)
11pm - Stevhen Koji Iancu (Stefanko) - Japanese Gypsy Voodoo Musik! [Website] ($6 cover)
Tue Jan 19
7pm - C.J. MacDuffee Presents Scott Katz, Matt Price, and The Electric Bonsai Band - The Songwriting Men of Yellowtail Records ($8 cover)
Wed Jan 20
7pm - Jean Mishler Student Showcase (No cover)
9pm - Vocal Showcase, featuring Fathia Atallah, Kim Davis and Celestine Berrysmith - Hosted by Julie Olsen, with Darin Clendenin (piano), Clipper Anderson (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($5 cover)
Thu Jan 21
7pm - Daniel Adams [Website], with guest artist Dylan Morrison [Website] CD Release! ($5 cover)
9pm - Julie Gatz [Website] (vocals) with Andy Carr (piano) ($7 cover)
Fri Jan 22
7pm - Zizzy Zi Zixxy, with David Gordon (harmonicas), Grant Egerdahl (guitars) and Ryan Farris (bass) [Website] ($5 cover)
9pm - Passarim [Website] ($7 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
11pm - Nikki DeCaires [Website] (vocals), with Kiko Freitas (guitar), Matt Wexler (bass) and Paul Martinez (drums) ($8 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
Sat Jan 23
7pm - Dawson Taylor Trio, with Tony Beaulaurier (guitar) and Joe Casalini (bass) [Website] ($10 cover)
9pm - Penelope Donado and Chip Parker, Jazz & Bossa, with Ed Weber (piano), Chuck Kistler (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($8 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
11pm - Jim Knodle and the Distract Band [Website] (NO cover!)
Tue Jan 26
7pm - KREED Quartet, with Kelly Reed (vocals), Steve Hopkins (drums), Donn Harvey (bass) and Rich Rorex (guitar) ($7 cover) NOTE: This show has changed from 9pm to 7pm
Wed Jan 27
6pm - West Woodland Student Showcase, hosted by Robert Parks
9pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Katy Bourne, with Randy Halberstadt (piano) ($5 cover)
Thu Jan 28
7pm - Roosevelt High Vocal Showcase, hosted by Stuart MacDonald ($6 cover)
9pm - Tap Jam! Hosted by Jessie Sawyers! With Hans Brehmer (piano), Frank Heye (drums), Nathan Reese (bass) and George Bullock (guitar) ($10 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
Fri Jan 29
7pm - Susan Harper and the Acoustic Conspiracy [Website], with songwriters Annie O'Neill, Bruce Blood and Adrian Libertini, as well as Hugh Sutten on accordion/piano and Martin Goldstein on percussion ($5 cover)
9pm - Tony Grasso Saxophone? Quartet! + Manghis Khan, with Tony Grasso (trumpet), Dan Blunck (soprano/alto sax), Brian Kent (tenor sax), David Johnson (bari sax), Tim Carey (bass), Viren Kamdar (cajon/congas) and Yaw Amponsah (African drums) - Performing The Divine Comedy Suite inspired by the Italian poet Dante ($10 cover)
11pm - Chris Stover (trombone), Josh Wolff (piano) and Chris Symer (bass) - Music by Caetano Veloso, Tom Jobim, and Bill Evans, plus Chris Stover originals! ($8 cover)
Sat Jan 30
7pm - Overton Berry Ensemble, with Overton Berry (piano), Rick Spano (drums), Jeff Davies (bass) [Website] ($15 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
9pm - Overton Berry Ensemble, with Overton Berry (piano), Rick Spano (drums), Jeff Davies (bass) [Website] ($15 cover)
Tue Feb 2
7pm - "That's Impossible!" - A magic/comedy show featuring Tony Comito, Rick Anderson, and Louie Foxx! ($10 cover)
Wed Feb 3
9pm - Vocal Showcase, hosted by Kathleen Donnelly, featuring Julie Olson, Pat Johnston and Dee Brown. Accompanied by Darin Clendenin (piano), Dan O'Brien (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($5 cover)
Thu Feb 4
7pm - Susan Robinson [Website], with Darin Clendenin (piano), Clipper Anderson (bass) and Mark Ivester (drums) ($10 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
9pm - Susan Robinson [Website], with Darin Clendenin (piano), Clipper Anderson (bass) and Mark Ivester (drums) ($10 cover)
Fri Feb 5
7pm - Port Townsend Songwriters Larry Johnson and Gary Engbrecht. Original acoustic gems. ($10 cover)
9pm - Dina Blade and Friends, with Greg Glassman (guitar), Chuck Kistler (bass) and Jim Knodle (trumpet) - Jazz, Folk, and Bossa Nova! [Website] ($8 cover)
Sat Feb 6
7pm - Lucy's Large Lovefest, featuring Lucy Diamond (aka Elise Kloter). With Hans Brehmer on piano, Rick Leppanen on bass, Don Dieterich on drums, backup vocals with Ruby Garnet (Ann Nicolaysen) and Sapphire Sadie (Raisen Cathon), and of course, Lucy Diamond herself! Should be a romping good time! ($10 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
9pm - The Hayburners: Jennifer Spector & David Tieman, with special opener Al Hirsch on the baritone uke! [Website] [MySpace Page] ($8 cover)
Wed Feb 10
7pm - Nathan Hale High School Vocal Jazz and Jazz Combo ($5 cover)
9pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Penelope Donado, with Beth Wulff (piano), Joe Casalini (bass) and Jim Wulff (drums) ($5 cover)
Thu Feb 11
7pm - Cahalen Morrison [Website] ($5 cover)
9pm - Voices of Seattle - Elnah Jordan [Website], Reggie Goings [Website] and Katie King [Website], with Eric Verlinde (piano) ($10 cover)
Fri Feb 12
7pm - Susan Carr Ensemble Valentine's Show, with Susan Carr (vocals), Fred Hoadley (piano), Brian Kent (sax), Dan Schmidt (bass), Robert Petersen (guitar) and Don Dieterich (drums) [Website] ($10 cover)
9pm- Dwight Beckmeyer Group, with Dwight Beckmeyer (vocals/piano/organ/harmonica), Dave Pascal, Chris Monroe and Greg Fulton - CD Release! Old-school rock/country ballads and novelty songs "with a definite NW environmental/social conscious flare" [Website] ($5 cover)
Sat Feb 13
7pm - ThorNton Creek Sweetheart Show! [Website] ($7 cover)
9pm - David George Jazz 4tet, with David George (trumpet/flugelhorn), Joe Casalini (bass), Steve Yusen (drums) and Al Lindbom (guitar) [Website] ($8 cover)
Tue Feb 16
7pm - The Daffodils, featuring Billie Wildrick, Candice Donehoo and Jeannette d'Armand [Website] ($12 cover)
9pm - Dave Anderson Quartet, with Dave Anderson (saxophones), John Hansen (piano), Chuck Kistler (bass) and Adam Kessler (drums) [Website] ($7 cover)
Wed Feb 17
7pm - Ian Baldwin-Madison and Conrad Schmechel, with Roosevelt High jazz combo (NO cover)
9pm - Vocal Showcase, hosted by Marti MacEwan, featuring John LoPresti, Cara Francis and Ann Brittain. Acccompanied by Rob Lindfors (guitar), Dan O'Brien (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($5 cover)
Thu Feb 18
7pm - The Ashkenazy Collective - NYC-based jazz trio! In addition to playing original music and choice jazz standards, the collective features folk music from around the world including yiddish melodies as well as themes from Spain, Israel, Mexico and Eastern Europe. [Website] ($10 cover)
9pm - Jim Rotondi Quintet, with NYC-based trumpet player Jim Rotondi, John Hansen (piano), Chuck Deardorf (bass) and Matt Jorgensen (drums) ($10 cover)
Fri Feb 19
7pm - Penelope Donado, with Bill Anschell (piano), Chuck Kistler (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($8 cover)
9pm - Johnny Butler - solo sax and laptop! [Website] ($8 cover)
Sat Feb 20
7pm - Dorothy Rodes, with Carolyn Graye (piano) and Geoff Harper (bass) ($10 cover)
9pm - MJ Bishop Fond Farewell Show! Help give MJ a sendoff to remember, as she leaves for the bright lights of Nashville! Special guest appearances by Thornton Bowman, Nancy K. Dillon, Eva Tree, The Starlings, MoZo, Strange Jerome, Steve Mason, Ed Hodge - and more! NO cover! 9pm until closing! ("All Ages" until 11pm) NOTE: We won't be taking reservations for this show, since people will be coming and going throughout the evening. Come early if you really want a seat!
Tue Feb 23
7pm - Tyler Hamilton and High Life, with Johnny Miller (drums), Kofi Miller (guitar) and Dylan Hughes (bass) [Myspace Page] [sonicbids page] ($5 cover)
Wed Feb 24
9pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Randall O'Dowd, with Steve Rice (piano), Larry Holloway (bass) and Matt Page (drums) ($5 cover)
Thu Feb 25
7-11pm - BENEFIT FOR HAITI!!! Join us for a full evening of music to help with the continuing struggles in Haiti! Over 25 local musicians will be performing throughout the night. All donations will be split between "Food For The Poor" and "Doctors Without Borders" for direct aid to Haiti earthquake victims. [CLICK HERE] for poster and list of performing artists! NOTE: We won't be taking reservations for this show, since people will be coming and going throughout the evening. Come early if you really want a seat!
Fri Feb 26
7pm - Nikki DeCaires (vocals) and Kiko Freitas (guitar) [Website] ($8 cover)
9pm - Industrial Revelation, with D'Vonne Lewis (drums), Aham Oluo (trumpet), Josh Rawlings (piano/rhodes) and Evan Flory-Barnes (bass) ($8 cover)
Sat Feb 27
7pm - Kimberly Reason, with Eric Verlinde (piano), Geoff Cooke (bass) and Brian Kirk (drums) - Earshot's Golden Ear Award nominee for 2009 Northwest Vocalist of the Year Kimberly Reason pulls together a hot ensemble to deliver an invigorating repertoire of some of her favorite tunes by Ella Fitzgerald, Thelonious Monk, Eva Cassidy and other legendary artists! [Website] ($10 cover)
9pm - Baby Gramps ($10 cover)
11pm - Closed for private party

March 2010

Tue Mar 2
7pm - "That's Impossible!" - A magic/comedy show featuring Tony Comito, Frederick Turner, and Master Payne! ($10 cover/under 18 $5)
Wed Mar 3
7pm - Impromptu Vocal Jazz Jam! Y'all come and warm up the room for the showcase! ($5 cover)
9pm - Vocal Showcase, featuring Kim Rushing, Oghale and Dina Blade! Hosted by Julie Olsen, with Ed Weber (piano), Larry Holloway (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($5 cover)
Thu Mar 4
9pm - JC & The Rhythm Katz, with Jim Croop (guitar), Mike Setzer (bass) and Steve Banks (drums) [Website] ($5 cover)
Fri Mar 5
7pm - Guardian Ear, with Jeth Rollins Odom (guitar/tres cubano), Clark Battle (cello), Irene Alexander (oboe), John Delp (percussion) and Conor Apperson (percussion) - CD Release! [Website] ($5 cover)
9pm - Chris Stover (trombone/percussion), Ben Thomas (vibes/percussion) and Alex Chadsey (piano) - This exciting and dynamic new multi-instrumentalist trio is proud to offer their debut performance at Egan's. Chadsey, Stover, and Thomas bring a broad and deep interest in, and years of experience playing, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and Argentinean music, as well as jazz and contemporary concert music, and this program of brand new original music and reworkings of jazz standards highlights their eclectic interests. Don't miss this truly unique new sound! ($8 cover)
Sat Mar 6
7pm - The Gloria Darlings and Judd Wasserman ($10 cover) NOTE: Judd Wasserman is filling in for Linda Waterfall who is ill
9pm - Randall O'Dowd, singer-songwriter, will be performing several original songs and playing guitar backed by a great band: Eric Verlinde (piano), Robert Rushing (drums), Kevin McCarthy (bass) and Russ Johnson (harmonica) ($10 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
Wed Mar 10
7pm - Jessica Stenson, with Darin Clendenin (piano) and Geoff Cooke (bass) [Website] ($7 cover)
9pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Dina Blade, with Ed Weber (piano), Dan O'Brien (bass) and Bob Merrihew (drums) ($5 cover)
Fri Mar 12
7pm - Dave Dolengewicz Trio, with Dave Dolengewicz (saxophones), Lauren Hendrix (upright and electric basses) and Ben Morrow (drums) [Website] ($7 cover)
9pm - State of Murdoch, with Brian Murray (lead vox/guitar), Jake Melius (bass/backing vox) and Pax Allen (drums) [Website] ($5 cover)
Sat Mar 13
7pm - The Anomalous Quintet, with Jason Newsom (guitar), Michael York (tenor sax), Daniel Covrett (baritone sax), Arcellus Sykes (bass) and Ronnie LaGrone (drums) [Website] ($10 cover/$4 kids)
9pm - Manghis Khan, with Yaw Amponsah (West African Ashanti drums/djembe), Tony Grasso (trumpet), Viren Kamdar (cajon/congas) and Kevin McCarthy (bass) [Website] ($10 cover)
Tue Mar 16
9pm - Aria Prame, with Eric Verlinde (piano), Chuck Kistler (bass), Jeremy Jones (drums), and Clark Gibson (sax) [Website] ($8 cover)
Wed Mar 17
7pm - St Paddy's Day Vocal Jam, hosted by Marti MacEwan - Celebrate the day by slipping the word "green" into your songs! ($5 cover, also gets you into the 9pm showcase, space permitting...reservations recommended!)
9pm - Vocal Showcase, featuring Rosemary Sweeney, Lisa Eve Knight and Lisa Petion! Hosted by Kim Davis, with Darin Clendenin (piano), Dan O'Brien (bass) and Bob Merrihew (drums) ($5 cover)
Thu Mar 18
7pm - Paul Benoit [Website] and Chris Chandler [Website]
9pm - Lionel Kramer & Friends, with Bud Schultz (piano/vibes/melodica), Bob Antolin (saxes/guitar), Makini (vocals), Cheetah (congas), Mark Bullis (bass) and Lionel Kramer (drums) ($10 cover)
Fri Mar 19
7pm - Annie Reed, with Hans Brehmer (keys), Michael Barnett (bass) and Dave Snodgrass (drums) ($8 cover)
9pm - Holly Hamilton Jones [Website], with Hans Brehmer (piano) ($8 cover)
Sat Mar 20
7pm - Rockin Teenage Combo, with Dara Quinn (piano), Steven Barci (drums), and Paul Kemmish (bass) - Come celebrate PK's Birthday! ($10 cover)
9pm - Room for Roots Series [Playbill] - Del Rey [Website] and Barton Carroll [Website] [KEXP Live Performance] - Two local heavyweights kick off 'Room For Roots' - the 3rd Saturday Americana Music Series at Egan's Ballard Jam House, presented by Puget's Sound Productions [Website] and KBCS 91.3-FM Community Radio [Website]. Del Rey's rockin' blues and upbeat energy wow 'em wherever she goes! Barton's album is #4 on KEXP's Americana Chart for January 2010.
Tue Mar 23
7pm - Kenny Mandell Jazzworks student combos (NO cover!)
Wed Mar 24
7pm - Kenny Mandell Jazzworks student combos (NO cover!)
9pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Barbara Molloy, with Darin Clendenin (piano), Larry Holloway (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($5 cover)
Thu Mar 25
7pm - Angie McKenzie and Pat Johnston, with Hans Brehmer (piano), Evan Flory-Barnes (bass) and Jeremy Jones (drums) ($10 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
9pm - Max Williams Group, with Spencer Leroux, Andrew Morrill, Evan Woodle and Nolan Woodle
Fri Mar 26
7pm - Dan Czaran [Website], with Karin Kajita (piano), Kevin McCarthy (bass) and Larry Bergman (drums), with guest vocalist Lori Woodbury. ($10 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
9pm - Ian Lang [Website] and Thornton Bowman [Website] - CD Release for Ian's new "Whisper" album! ($7 cover)
11pm - Kathleen Grace, with Darin Clendenin (piano) [Website] ($5 cover)
Sat Mar 27
7pm - Grupo Amoroso [Website] ($5 cover)
9pm - Ronin Trio, featuring Kenny Mandell (sax), Don Berman (drums) and Nate Omdal (bass) ($5 cover)
11pm - Jim Knodle and the Distract Band [Website] (NO cover!)
Tue Mar 30
CLOSED
Wed Mar 31
8pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Lisa Petion, with Rob Lindfors (guitar), Dan O'Brien (bass) and Ed Littlefield (drums) ($5 cover)

April 2010

Thu Apr 1
7pm - Larry Murante [Website] and Steve Wacker [Website] - "Two Songwriting Fools on April Fools" ($5 cover)
9pm - J.T. Spangler [Website] and Aaron Beaumont [Website], with Chris Merrill [Website] - LA-based singer-songwriters ($8 cover)
Fri Apr 2
7pm - Alma Villegas [Website] ($10 cover)
9pm - Chris Stevens' Surf Monkeys [Website] ($7 cover)
Sat Apr 3
7pm - Ranger and the Re-Arrangers - Northwest Gypsy Jazz! [Website] ($5 cover)
9pm - Max Graydon Group, with Steve Nelson (guitar), Schuyler Karr (bass), Xavier Del Castillo (sax) and Max Graydon (drums) ($5 cover)
11pm - Richard Allen and the Louisiana Experience - Zydeco!!! [Facebook Page] ($5 cover)
Tue Apr 6
7pm - That's Impossible, a magic and comedy show, featuring Tony Comito, David Rudd, and Philemon ($10 cover, $5 under 18)
Wed Apr 7
7pm - TBA
9pm - Cornish Jazz Composers Ensemble, with Ken Strong (bass), Jacob Brady (drums), Gregg Belisle Chi (guitar), Darian Asplund (saxophone) and Steve O'Brien (trumpet) ($5 cover)
Thu Apr 8
7pm - Tuckoo Trio, with Ronan Delisle (guitar), Mat Muntz (bass), Max Holmberg (drums) and special guest Xavier Del Castillo (tenor sax) - Roosevelt High Jazz Combo!!! ($5 cover)
9pm - Tim Kennedy (piano), Tarik Abouzied (drums) and Ian Sheridan (bass)...and possibly David Marriott!!! :) ($5 cover)
Fri Apr 9
7pm - Penelope Donado, with Ed Webber (piano), Robert Rushing (drums) and Clipper Anderson (bass) ($8 cover)
Sat Apr 10
7pm - The Wiretappers, with with Jake Weber (guitar/vocals), Scott Spadafora (guitar/vocals), David Smith (mandolin/fiddle/vocals) and Mark Snyder (upright bass/vocals) - Western Swing meets Honky-tonkin' Hillbilly Jazz! [Website] ($8 cover)
9pm - Annie Reed, with Jerry Garcia (drums), Larry Holloway (bass) and Reuel Lubag (piano) ($10 cover)
Wed Apr 14
7pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Fathia Atallah, with Darin Clendenin (piano), Joe Casalini (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($10 cover, includes Vocal Showcase, with reservation)
9pm - Vocal Showcase, featuring Barbara Molloy, Valerie Farber and Kim Rushing - Hosted by Cara Francis, with Darin Clendenin (piano), Joe Casalini (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($10 cover)
Fri Apr 16
7pm - Humans That Rock!, with Paula Maya (solo acoustic) and The Reverend & Rob O'Tool [Website] ($5 cover)
9pm - Susan Harper Conspiracy "Acoustic", with special guest Pat Johnston, singing soulful standards! [Website] ($5-$10 sliding scale cover)
Sat Apr 17
7pm - Tom Baker Quartet [Website] ($5 cover)
9pm - Room for Roots Series [Playbill], featuring The Starlings [Website] and the Moe Provencher Project [Website]. Presented by Puget's Sound Productions [Website] and KBCS 91.3-FM Community Radio [Website] ($10 cover)
Tue Apr 20
NOTE: The Andrew D'Angelo/Cuong Vu Quartet shows originally scheduled for tonight have been cancelled. Andrew has been stuck in Europe due to the recent volcanic activity in Iceland
Wed Apr 21
7pm - Chip Parker, with Randy Halberstadt (piano), Chuck Kistler (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($10 cover)
Thu Apr 22
7pm - First Circle, with Michael Cosgrove (guitar), Larry Messer (guitar), Jeff Fiorini (bass) and Lars Larson (drums) [Website] ($5 cover)
9pm - Catherine Feeny [Website] [YouTube video] ($8 cover)
Fri Apr 23
BALLARD JAZZ WALK! 16 Bands - 12 Venues - 1 Ticket! See the Ballard Jazzwalk Website for details. Egan's will be selling day-of-show JazzWalk tickets. NOTE: We are not taking reservations for tonight's shows
6:30pm-7:30pm - Andy Clausen Group
8pm-9pm - Cornish Ensemble IV led by Denney Goodhew
9:30pm-12:30am - Jovino Santos Neto Quarteto
Sat Apr 24
7pm - Dorothy Rodes, with Ed Weber (piano) and Jeff Johnson (bass) ($10 cover)
9pm - RaChiChi [Website] ($10 cover)
11pm - Closed for private function
Tue Apr 27
7pm - Washington Middle School and Hamilton Middle School Jazz students! ($5 cover)
Wed Apr 28
7pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Dina Blade, with Chris Morton (piano), Larry Holloway (bass) and Ed Littlefield (drums) ($10 cover, includes Vocal Showcase, with reservation)
9pm - Vocal Showcase, featuring Andy Shaw, Fathia Atallah and Terrence Woodson - Hosted by Carol Potvin, with Chris Morton (piano), Larry Holloway (bass) and Ed Littlefield (drums) ($10 cover)
Thu Apr 29
7pm - Rik Wright's Zen Tornado, with Rik Wright (guitar), James DeJoie (reeds), Walter White (bass) and Jim Parsons (drums) [Website] ($7 cover)
Fri Apr 30
7pm - Vinyl Logic, with Peter Tutak (bass), Jon Goneau (keys), Jason Graczyk (guitar), Kelly Paletta (drums) and Matt Reid (trumpet/flugelhorn) ($5 cover)
9pm - Clave Gringa featuring Ann-ita Reynolds (piano), Daniel Barry (trumpet), Dan O'Brien (bass), Marty Tuttle (timbales), Edsson Otero (congas) - Come celebrate Ann's birthday!!! [Website] ($10 cover)

May

Sat May 1
7pm - Hashem Assadullahi Quintet, with Justin Morell (guitar), Andrew Rowan (trumpet), Jason Palmer (drums) and Kevin McDonald (bass) [Website] ($7 cover/$5 students)
9pm - Carrie Wicks CD Release Party! with Bill Anschell (piano), Jeff Johnson (bass) and Byron Vannoy (drums) - Carrie's "I'll Get Around to It" CD releases April 20 from Origin/OA2 Records! [Website] ($12 cover gets you into this and the 11pm show) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
11pm Venus d'Bop (Kim Rushing, Aria Prame, Deborah Shelton, and Carrie Wicks) and friends! - with Bill Anschell (piano), Jeff Johnson (bass) and Byron Vannoy (drums) ($6 cover) NOTE: We are not taking reservations for the 11pm show. Seating will be on an as-available basis
Tue May 4
7pm - Dina Blade [Website] Student Showcase!
Wed May 5
CLOSED FOR PRIVATE PARTY
Thu May 6
6:30pm - Tai Shan student showcase [Website] NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show.
Fri May 7
9pm - Pop Culture, with David Marriott (trombone), Marc Fendel (sax), Chris Symer (bass) and Evan Woodle (drums) ($5 cover)
11pm - Frost Giants, with Andrew Jeuchter (keys), Bill Malatinksy (vocals/guitar/trumpet), Brad Halm (guitar), Colin McCrate (drums), James Jennings (guitar) and Karen Ancheta (vocals/mandolin) [MySpace Page] [Facebook Link] (NO cover, but please tip the musicians generously!)
Sat May 8
7pm - Marti MacEwan [Website] with the Chris Morton Trio. Marti is a dynamic singer/songwriter who sings jazz, blues and originals. ($10 cover)
9pm - Strange Jerome - edgy, eclectic roots rock, with Sherri Jerome (lead vox/guitar), Michael Beckworth (backing vox/lead guitar), John Ramsdell (bass) and Moses Gershbein (drums) [Website] ($5 cover)
Wed May 12
7pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Julie Olson. Backed by Chris Morton (piano) Dan O'Brien (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($10 cover)
9pm - Vocal Showcase, hosted by Julie Olson. Vocalists are Emily McVicker, Paul Richter and Grace Scrobisz. Backed by Chris Morton (piano) Dan O'Brien (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($10 cover)
Thu May 13
7pm - Voices of Seattle - Elnah Jordan [Website] Reggie Goings [Website] and Katie King [Website] with Eric Verlinde (piano) ($10 cover)
9pm - Variety for Charity - Fundraiser for the Fremont Arts Council - "International Scope with Local Talent", with hosts Susan Harper and Larry Crist - Featuring performances by Steffan Soule - Magic that Moves [Website], Julia Massy [Website], Adrian Libertini [Website], Seastar [Website], and Mr. Innocent
Fri May 14
9pm - AMA, with Amy Denio, Madeleine Sosin and Abel Rocha [MySpace Page] [Website] [Tipton's Website] ($10 cover)
Sat May 15
7pm - Inspirado, with Val d'Alessio and Anita Ensley
9pm - Room for Roots Series [Playbill] featuring Rachel Harrington and Darren Smith - hosted by Nancy K. Dillon and Wes Weddell. Presented by Puget's Sound Productions [Website] and KBCS 91.3-FM Community Radio [Website] ($10 cover)
Tue May 18
7pm - "That's Impossible!" - A magic and comedy show, featuring Tony Comito, Rich Waters, and Lance Campbell ($10 cover, no one under 13 allowed for this show)
Wed May 19
6pm - Gregg Robinson piano student recital (NO cover)
7pm - The Hooky Band, with Brian Kent (tenor sax), Mark Bullis (bass), Gregg Robinson (piano) and Lionel Cramer (drums) - This group skipped school to work on originals and jazz standards ($7 cover)
9pm - "Ahmad Jamal the Music of", with Geoff Harper (bass), Ryan Burns (keys) and John Wicks (drums) ($7 cover)
Thu May 20
7pm - Jon Sheckler Group, with Jon Sheckler (drums), Nate Parker (bass), Mack Grout (piano) and Eli Meisner (guitar) [Website] ($8 cover)
9pm - Judd Wasserman and The Elderly, acoustic duo William Ransom and Whitney Lyman ($5-10 sliding scale cover)
Fri May 21
7pm - Katrina Kope/Nate Omdal duo ($5 cover)
9pm - The Kareem Kandi Band, with Kareem Kandi (saxophone), Louie Ledbetter (bass), Jacques Willis (drums) ($7 cover) [Website]
Sat May 22
7pm - Overton Berry Trio [Website] ($15 cover)
9pm - Overton Berry Trio [Website] ($15 cover)
Tue May 25
7pm - Zubin Hensler Group ($10 cover)
Wed May 26
7pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Penelope Donado. Backed by Steve Rice (piano), Larry Holloway (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums). ($10 cover)
9pm - Vocal Showcase, hosted by Penelope Donado. Singers are Deborah Shelton, Ann Brittain and Emily MacFadden. Backed by Steve Rice (piano), Larry Holloway (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums). ($10 cover)
Thu May 27
7pm - Nelda Swiggett Trio, with Nelda Swiggett (piano, vocals), Chris Symer (bass) and Byron Vannoy (drums) [Website] ($10 cover)
9pm - Boyd Phelps Sax Attack!, with Boyd Phelps (alto sax), Dan Weckham (alto sax), Ken Kassover (piano), Pete Harris (drums) and Nate Parker (bass) [Website] ($10 cover)
Fri May 28
7pm - Ryan Burns (piano)/Saul Cline (sax/clarinet) Duo ($5 cover)
9pm - Round Mountain - They're back!!! [Website] ($10 cover)
Sat May 29
7pm - Fabian Zone Trio, featuring Christian Fabian (bass), Reuel Lubag (piano) and Ed Littlefield (drums) ($10 cover)
9pm - Perry Robinson, with Jump Ensemble [Website]
11pm - Jim Knodle and the Distract Band (NO cover, but please tip the musicians generously)

June 2010

Tue Jun 1
7pm - That's Impossible!, featuring Tony Comito, Brian Cook, and Louie Foxx ($10 cover - no one under 13 admitted to this show)
9pm - That's Impossible!, featuring Tony Comito, Brian Cook, and Louie Foxx ($10 cover - no one under 13 admitted to this show)
Wed Jun 2
7pm - Rachel Sedacca ($5 cover)
9pm - Perry Robinson, with Marc Smason (trombone), Craig Hoyer (piano) and Dalton Davis (drums) ($5 cover)
Thu Jun 3
7pm - "Cricket and Snail", East Tennessee duo featuring Lucie Carlson (violin) and James Carlson (accordion) - Eclectic music, including originals, French cabaret, classical, Celtic and klezmer tunes [Website] ($5 cover)
Fri Jun 4
7pm - Marti MacEwan and David Arteaga, with Randy Halberstadt (piano) and Larry Holloway (bass) ($10 cover)
9pm - Black Math Quartet ($5 cover)
Sat Jun 5
7pm - Blue Moon Daughter, with Elizabeth Dawson (vocals), Michael Cosgrove (guitar), Rod Backman (bass), Fran Poloney (keys) and Bob Chester (drums) [Website] ($8 cover)
9pm - Randall O'Dowd on guitar and singing blues, jazz, and originals, backed by Russ Johnson (harmonica), Robert Rushing (drums) and Kevin McCarthy (bass) ($10 cover)
Tue Jun 8
7pm - "Cricket and Snail", East Tennessee duo featuring Lucie Carlson (violin) and James Carlson (accordion) - Eclectic music, including originals, French cabaret, classical, Celtic and klezmer tunes [Website] ($5 cover)
Wed Jun 9
7pm - Vocal Jam ($10 cover)
9pm - Vocal Showcase, featuring Susan Robinson, Mercedes Nicole and Ellen Marx ($10 cover)
Thu Jun 10
7pm - Chad McCullough Group, with Chad McCullough (trumpet) [Website], Bram Weijters (piano) [Website], Chuck Deardorf (bass) and John Bishop (drums) [Website] ($10 cover)
Fri Jun 11
7pm - Grupo Amoroso [Website] ($5 cover)
Sat Jun 12
7pm - Kim Rushing Quartet, featuring Kim Rushing (vocals), with Eric Verlinde (piano), Robert Rushing (drums) and Geoff Cooke (bass) - Come celebrate Robert's birthday! [Website] ($10 cover)
9pm - Sonny Clark Memorial Sextet, PLAYING MUSIC WRITTEN FOR the Baroness Pannonica de Koenigswarter by Gigi Gryce, Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, Freddie Redd, Sonny Clark and more [Website] ($10 cover)
11pm - Sonny Clark Memorial Sextet, PLAYING MUSIC WRITTEN FOR the Baroness Pannonica de Koenigswarter by Gigi Gryce, Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, Freddie Redd, Sonny Clark and more [Website] ($8 cover)
Tue Jun 15
6pm - West Woodland Student Showcase!
9pm - Kenny Mandell Jazzworks student showcase (NO cover)
Wed Jun 16
7pm - Dawn Clement Student Showcase! Backed by Chris Symer (bass) and Brad Gibson (drums) ($5 cover)
9pm - Kenny Mandell Jazzworks student showcase (NO cover)
Thu Jun 17
7pm - Decateur Buff, with John Wies (guitar/vocals), Tim Romain (bass), Mike Young (drums/vocals) and Sandra Golightly (flute/vocals) [Website] ($7 cover)
9pm - Variety 4 Charity - Snap, Dazzle, Pop - International in Scope with Local Talent - Benefit for Ballard Community Center Summer Camp Scholarships - a fund to help make sure all kids can afford to go to camp! Hosted by Susan Harper, featuring performances by Susan Harper [Website], Larry Crist (Poet & Wordsmith), Christian Swenson [Website], Joel Tepp [Website], KlezterBalm [Website] and some kind random acts! (Suggested donation $10-$25)
Fri Jun 18
7pm - Jean Mann [Website] and Jerin Falkner [Website] ($6 cover)
9pm - Kathleen Grace Band, featuring Kathleen Grace (vocals), with Perry Smith (guitar), Matt Mayhall (drums), Sam Minaie (bass) and Matt Politano (piano) [Website] ($15 cover/$10 students)
11pm - EnRoot, with Sam Marshall (guitar) groove-based instrumental funk/jazz [Website] (NO cover, but please tip the musicians generously)
Sat Jun 19
7pm - No live performance scheduled, but come for dinner or a drink, and we'll entertain you with recordings by some of our favorite musicians :) (NO cover!)
9pm - Room for Roots Series [Playbill], featuring Eric Taylor! ($15 - TICKETS REQUIRED through Brown Paper Tickets: Online Here, 1-800-838-3006) NOTE: if this show doesn't sell out we'll be selling any remaining seats at the door
Tue Jun 22
7pm - The Ben Darwish Group EP Release Tour, with Ben Darwish (piano/vocals), Chad McCullough (trumpet), Michael Rush (bass) and Jason Palmer (drums) [Website] ($10 cover includes EP/$7 without)
Wed Jun 23
7pm - Vocal Jam - hosted by Marti MacEwan - backed by Steve Rice (piano), Kevin McCarthy (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($10 cover)
9pm - Vocal Showcase, featuring Meg Roberts, Kim Davis and Andy Shaw ($10 cover)
Thu Jun 24
7pm - "Swing Into Summer" featuring Chip Parker, with Darin Clendenin (piano), Clipper Anderson (bass) and Mark Ivestor (drums) ($10 cover)
9pm - Nathan Eklund Group, with Nathan Eklund (trumpet/flugel), Mark Taylor (saxophones), Dawn Clement (piano), Chris Symer (bass) and Byron Vannoy (drums) - CD Release! [Website] ($10 cover)
Fri Jun 25
7pm - ThorNton Creek [Website] ($5 cover)
9pm - Sarah Donner [Website], Peter Spencer [Website] and Jeremy Serwer [Website] - singer-songwriters in the round! ($10 cover)
Sat Jun 26
7pm - Deborah Shelton, with Randy Halberstadt (piano), Phil Sparks (bass), Mark Taylor (saxophones) and Byron Vannoy (drums) ($10 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
9pm - Manghis Khan [Website] ($10 cover)
11pm - Jim Knodle and the Distract Band (NO cover, but please tip the musicians generously)
Wed Jun 30
7pm - Penelope Donado, with Ed Weber (piano), Jeff Johnson (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($10 cover)
9pm - ABC Trio, with Ben Hamaji (piano), Colleen Gilligan (bass) and Alex Evenon (drums) ($7 cover/$5 students)

July 2010

Thu Jul 1
7pm - Tenderoney, with Alisha Roney (vocals), Brendan O'Donnell (guitar), Mark Sampson (keys) and Zach Para (drums) ($12 cover, $7 students)
Fri Jul 2
7pm - Dan O'Brien Trio, with Kim Rushing (vocals) - featuring Dan O'Brien (bass), Steve Rice (piano) and Robert Rushing (drums), as well as one or two mystery guests!
9pm - Dina Blade CD Release! With Hans Brehmer (piano) and Larry Halloway (bass). Celebrate Independence Day with a great repertoire of songs from the WW II Era and a new CD entitled "Sentimental Journey: Popular Songs from World War II". [Website] ($5 cover, but come in uniform (ANY uniform) and receive free admission)
Sat Jul 3
CLOSED FOR JULY 4 WEEKEND
Tue Jul 6
9pm - New West Guitar Ensemble [Website] ($10 cover)
Wed Jul 7
7pm - New West Guitar Ensemble [Website] ($10 cover)
Thu Jul 8
7pm - Alika Lyman Group, with Alika Lyman (guitar), Matthew Mcclosky (piano), Jonathan Small (bass) and Maxx Arnold (drums) [Website] ($5 cover)
9pm - Laura Rebelloso Band and the Chris Stover Trio, featuring Chris Stover (trombone), Ben Thomas (vibes) and Alex Chadsey (piano) ($15 cover)
Fri Jul 9
7pm - Lamar Lofton Trio, with Lamar Lofton [Website] (bass), Joe Doria (piano) and Brendan O'Donnell (guitar) ($5 cover)
9pm - Ben Black Trio, with Ben Black (vocals) [Website], Bill Anschell (piano) [Website] and Jeff Johnson (bass) [Website] ($15 cover)
Sat Jul 10
7pm - Aria Prame, with Tim Kennedy (piano), Ian Sheridan (bass) and Claudio Rochat-Felix (drums) ($8 cover)
9pm - Amir Beso (solo guitar) - CD Release party! ($5 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
Tue Jul 13
7pm - "That's Impossible!" - a magic and comedy show, featuring Tony Comito, David Rudd, and Master Payne - Find out why National Public Radio said, "David Rudd has game" ($10 cover, no one under 13 allowed) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
9pm - "That's Impossible!" - a magic and comedy show, featuring Tony Comito, David Rudd, and Master Payne - Find out why National Public Radio said, David Rudd has game" ($10 cover, no one under 13 allowed)
Wed Jul 14
7pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Carol Potvin, with Ed Weber (piano), Dan O'Brien (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($10 cover)
9pm - Vocal Showcase, featuring Chip Parker, Randall O'Dowd and Dan Czaran - hosted by Carol Potvin, with Ed Weber (piano), Dan O'Brien (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($10 cover)
Thu Jul 15
7pm - Ask the Ages, with Brian Heaney (guitar), Matt Reid (trumpet/electronics), Greg Campbell (drums), Stuart Dempster (trombone) and John Seman (bass) ($5 cover)
9pm - Variety for Charity, hosted by Susan Harper [Website] (she'll get her jazz on for you) and Larry Crist (spoken word and theatre sports!) Donations will be accepted for the Sweet Paws Animal Rescue League [Website] - Performers include Bruce Blood [Website], Hugh Sutten (accordian, piano, vocals - he performs with Circus Contraption and Zazou), Willow [Website], Mike Murdoch and more! (suggested donation $10-$25)
Fri Jul 16
7pm - Band-And-A-Jam, featuring Jammy Jam, with Josh Rawlings, Katrina Kope and Tai Shan [Website] ($5 cover - Bring a bandana or a banana and get in for $3!!!)
9pm - David Marriott's Pop Culture featuring Marc Fendel ($5 cover)
Sat Jul 17
7pm - Annie Reed, with Eric Verlinde (piano) and Michael Barnett (bass) ($10 cover)
9pm - Riley Mulherkar Quintet, with Riley Mulherkar (trumpet), Carl Majeau (saxophone), Gus Carns (piano), Carmen Rothwell (bass) and Zach Para (drums) ($10 cover/$7 students) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
Tue Jul 20
7pm - Cory Pesaturo - World Jazz Accordion Champion! [Website] ($10 cover)
9pm - Emmett Akeley Trio with vocalist Katy Bourne, featuring Emmett Akeley (guitar), Andrew Nguyen (bass), Ben Brock (drums) [Website] ($8 cover)
Wed Jul 21
7pm - Erin Corday [Website] - "Cinematic Folk and Americana" with Joel Litwin (percussion/vocals), AND Fasten With Pins - a cappella harmony trio featuring Nova Devonie, Robin Holcomb, and Arni Adler ($10 cover)
9pm - Creeping Time, with Kjell Anderson (fiddle), Dave Forrester (drums/vocals), Ken Nottingham (bass/vocals) and Michael Spaly (guitar/mandolin/fiddle/vocals) ($7 cover)
Thu Jul 22
7pm - Jessica Stenson, with Darin Clendenin (piano) ($7 cover)
9pm - Jennifer Hoyt, with Darin Clendenin (piano) ($7 cover)
Fri Jul 23
7pm - STEALTH SET, featuring Hugh Sutton (Zazou's multi-talented accordionist and pianist) - NO COVER, but tips for the musicians are always welcome! Rumor has it that Susan Harper might join him for a few tunes!
9pm - Honeypie, with Kristy Smith (vocals/guitar/ukelele), Dawn Clement (vocals/piano/nord-electro), Geoff Harper (bass) and Steve Smith (drums) ($7-10 sliding scale cover)
Sat Jul 24
7pm - Cheryl Hodge - solo piano and vocals ($7 cover)
9pm - Max Holmberg Standards Quintet, with Max Holmberg (drums), Rodger Pegues (piano), Xavier del Castillo (sax), Riley Mulherkar (trumpet) and Nolan Woodle (bass) ($5 cover/$3 students)
11pm - Jim Knodle and the Distract Band (NO cover, but please tip the musicians generously)
Tue Jul 27
7pm - Jump Ensemble [Website] ($6 cover)
Wed Jul 28
7pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Kim Rushing, with Darin Clendenin (piano), Larry Halloway (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($10 cover)
9pm - Vocal Showcase, featuring Jenny Kienzle, Cara Francis and Fathia Atallah - hosted by Kim Rushing, with Darin Clendenin (piano), Larry Halloway (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($10 cover)
Thu Jul 29
7pm - Susan Robinson, with Darin Clendenin (piano), Larry Halloway (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) [Website] ($10 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
9pm - Chris Chandler and Paul Benoit - Multimedia Minstrel Show!
Fri Jul 30
7pm - Ranger and the Re-Arrangers, with Ranger Sciacca (violin), Dave Stewart (mandolin), Michael Sciacca (guitar), Todd Houghton (bass) and Jeffrey Moose (percussion) - Northwest Gypsy Jazz [Website] ($5 cover)
9pm - Peter Daniel Group, with Peter Daniel (sax), Devin Lowe (bass), Chris Icasiano (drums) and James Baumgart (guitar) ($10 cover)
Sat Jul 31
7pm - Kimberly Reason Quartet, with Kimberly Reason (vocals), Bill Anschell (piano), Chuck Kistler (bass) and Brian Kirk (drums) - Kimberly was the 2009 Earshot Golden Ear Award, Northwest Vocalist of the Year winner! [Website] ($10 cover)
9pm - Ann Brittain, with Bill Anschell (piano), Chuck Kistler (bass) and Brian Kirk (drums) NOTE: Please contact Ann directly for reservations for this birthday show. Outdoor seating available without reservation.
11pm - Marcus Eaton, with special guest percussionist Kevin Rogers, performing songs from Marcus' upcoming CD ($10 cover)
Tue Aug 3
7pm and 9pm - "That's Impossible!" A magic and comedy show, featuring Tony Comito, Nate Jester, and G.G.Green. Magician G.G.Green has this to say about his act. "Magic is a great way to connect with people. The magic I perform is very interactive, often happening in the spectators own hands. When you work up close with people, you can actually see their eyes dilate when they see something miraculous. It's like seeing fireworks go off in their mind." As an entertainer his goal is to make each performance an experience you will never forget. ($10 cover, no one under 13 allowed)
Wed Aug 4
7pm - Slant Quartet, with Max Holmberg (drums), Rodger Pegues (piano), Evan Shay (sax) and Nate Parker (bass) ($5 cover)
9pm - Dawn Clement Trio, with Sachal Vasandani (vocals)
Thu Aug 5
7pm - Evan Shay Sextet, with Evan Shay (tenor/alto/soprano sax), Andrew Morrill (alto sax), Gus Carns (piano), Max Willliams (guitar), Carmen Rothwell (bass) and Max Holmberg (drums) ($10 cover/$7 students)
Fri Aug 6
7pm - Larry Murante and Janis Carper ($5 cover)
9pm - Evan Flory-Barnes, Riley Mulherkar, Gus Carns and Evan Woodle
Sat Aug 7
7pm - Sam Shrieve
9pm - Eric Apoe, in the round with Tommy Dean and Carrie Clark [Website] ($5 cover)
Tue Aug 10
7pm - Michael Owcharuk Student Showcase, with Michael O (piano) and Nate Omdal (bass) (NO cover, but tips for the musicians are always welcome!)
Wed Aug 11
7pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Julie Olson, with Chris Morton (piano), Kevin McCarthy (bass) and Matt Page (drums) ($10 cover)
9pm - Vocal Showcase, featuring John LoPresti, Meg Roberts and Debby Watt - hosted by Julie Olson, with Chris Morton (piano), Kevin McCarthy (bass) and Matt Page (drums) ($10 cover)
Thu Aug 12
7pm - Nancy K. Dillon and the Monica Taylor Trio ($10 cover)
9pm - Kim Rushing Quartet, with Kim Rushing (vocals), Robert Rushing (drums), Larry Holloway (bass) and Eric Verlinde (piano), and special guests! Come celebrate Kim's birthday!!! ($10 cover)
Fri Aug 13
7pm - Ballard Academy of Music and Dance Showcase (NO cover, but tips for musicians are always welcome)
9pm - Ronan Delisle 4tet, with Ronan Delisle (guitar), Xavier McHugh (drums), Xavier Del Castillo (tenor sax) and Mat Muntz (bass) ($5 cover/$3 students)
11pm - Stick Trio, with Jacob Stickney (tenor sax), Evan Flory-Barnes (bass) and Jeremy Jones (drums) (NO cover, but tips for musicians are always welcome!)
Sat Aug 14
6:30pm - JT Spangler, Aaron Beaumont and Shannon Curtis ($5 cover)
9pm - Hardcoretet, with Art Brown, Tarik Abouzied, Tim Carey, and Aaron Otheim (NO cover, but tips for musicians are always welcome!)
Tue Aug 17
7pm - Roy Horn (NO cover, but tips for musicians are always welcome!)
9pm - Eli Meisner Trio, with Eli Meisner (guitar), Nathan Parker (bass) and Xavier McHugh (drums) ($7 cover)
Wed Aug 18
7pm - The Inside Voices: Nate McVicker, Amy Gottlieb and Charlie Sandford ($5 cover)
9pm - Ryan Beckley (Mostly) Trio, with Ryan Beckley (guitar), Luke Bergman (bass), Evan Woodle (drums) and Zubin Hensler (trumpet) ($10 cover/$5 students)
Thu Aug 19
CLOSED
Fri Aug 20
7pm - Perry Robinson, world-renowned clarinetist! ($8 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
9pm - OWCHARUK 5, with Jim Knodle (trumpet), Beth Fleenor (clarinet), Cody Rahn (drums), Nate Omdal (bass) and Mike Owcharuk (piano) - Send-off show for Cody Rahn before he moves to the Big Apple! [Website] ($5-$15 sliding scale cover)
Sat Aug 21
7pm - Dorothy Rodes, with Bill Anschell (piano) and Phil Sparks (bass) ($10 cover)
9pm - Berklee composer/vocalist Sam Shrieve ($5 cover)
11pm - Jim Knodle and the Distract Band (NO cover, but tips for musicians are always welcome!)
Tue Aug 24
7pm - Bulldog Brass Band Revival - Garfield High jazz students and alums, with Carl Majeau (sax/clarinet), Gus Carns (piano), Carmen Rothwell (bass) and James Squires (drums) ($10 cover/$5 students) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
9pm - Jon Solo [Website] Album Release Party, with Dawn Clement [Website] opening
Wed Aug 25
7pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Marti MacEwan, with Steve Rice (piano), Kevin McCarthy (bass) and Ed Littlefield (drums) ($10 cover)
9pm - Vocal Showcase, featuring Dee Brown, Ann Brittain and Leah Stillwell - hosted by Marti MacEwan, with Steve Rice (piano), Kevin McCarthy (bass) and Ed Littlefield (drums) ($10 cover)
Thu Aug 26
7pm - Return to Seattle, with Devin Lowe (bass), Colin McLaurin (drums), Mack Grout (piano) and Marc Fendel (sax) ($7 cover)
9pm - NOTE: The Andrew Heringer Band show originally scheduled for this time slot has been cancelled due to illness
Fri Aug 27
7pm - The Stone Brothers, with George Stone (guitar), Don Stone (trombone) and Kevin McCarthy (bass) (NO cover, but please tip the musicians generously!)
9pm - Steve Wacker [Website] and JW McClure [Website] ($5 cover)
11pm - Peter Daniel Quartet, with Peter Daniel (sax), Devin Lowe (bass), Brad Gibson (drums) and Chris Morton (piano) ($10 cover)
Sat Aug 28
7pm - MJ Bishop [Website] is back! After moving to Nashville from Seattle just last March, MJ returns to her favorite music venue during her Northwest tour. Joining her in-the-round will be the lovely and talented Nancy K. Dillon [Website]. ($10 cover)
9pm - Zazou - Swing Jazz, Musette and Chanson Francaise sextet! ($10 cover) [Website]
11pm - Marcus Eaton returns for an acoustic show! [Website]
Tue Aug 31
7pm - Ann Brittain and Nanami Morikawa, with Bill Anschell (piano), Chuck Kistler (bass) and Brian Kirk (drums) ($10 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
Wed Sep 1
CLOSED
Thu Sep 2
9pm - Manghis Khan Sextet, with Yaw Amponsah (West African Asanti drums and djembe), Wayne Bliss (bass), Tony Grasso (trumpet), Dave Johnson (soprano sax), Viren Kamdar (cajon and congas) and Brian Kent (alto sax) [Website] ($10 cover)
Fri Sep 3
7pm - Cameron Vohr Quintet, with Cameron Vohr (tenor/soprano sax), Derek Gamlam (piano), Alex Dyring (bass) and Thomas Campbell (drums) ($10 cover)
9pm - The Farko Collective, with composer, bassist and bandleader Farko Dosumov! [Website] [Facebook Page] ($5 cover)
Sat Sep 4
CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Tue Sep 7
7pm - "That's Impossible!" presents Mind Benders! This comedy magic and hypnosis show features magician Tony Comito and hypnotist Ron Stubbs ($10 cover, no one under 13 allowed)
9pm - "That's Impossible!" presents Mind Benders! This comedy magic and hypnosis show features magician Tony Comito and hypnotist Ron Stubbs ($10 cover, no one under 13 allowed)
Wed Sep 8
7pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Susan Robinson, with Darin Clendenin (piano), Larry Halloway (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($10 cover)
9pm - Vocal Showcase, featuring Jose Gonzales, Oghale Agbro and Marti MacEwan - hosted by Susan Robinson, with Darin Clendenin (piano), Larry Halloway (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($10 cover)
Thu Sep 9
7pm - Ask the Ages, with Brian Heaney (guitar), Matt Reid (trumpet/electronics), Greg Campbell (drums), Stuart Dempster (trombone) and John Seman (bass) ($5 cover)
9pm - Elnah Jordan is back! [Website] ($10 cover)
Fri Sep 10
7pm - John Ewing's String & Battery Pool, with Paul "PK" Kemmish (bass), Mark Oi (guitar), Julie Baldrich (violin), Rachel Beaver (cello), Stephen Fandrich (piano) and John Ewing (drums) (Cover is "pay as you wish")
9pm - Monktail Collective Night, featuring Non Grata
Sat Sep 11
7pm - Conrad Tovar ($10 cover)
9pm - Sonny Clark Memorial Quartet, with Wayne Horvitz, starting off a new season with their Greatest Hits - the best of their repertoire, covering shows from 2009-2010, including tunes by Sonny Clark, Hank Mobley, Lee Konitz, Lennie Tristano and compositions written for the Baroness Nica. ($10 cover)
11pm - Sonny Clark Memorial Quartet, with Wayne Horvitz, starting off a new season with their Greatest Hits - the best of their repertoire, covering shows from 2009-2010, including tunes by Sonny Clark, Hank Mobley, Lee Konitz, Lennie Tristano and compositions written for the Baroness Nica. ($8 cover)
Tue Sep 14
7pm - Eleanor Fye with Daryl Spadaccini (piano) - a one-woman cabaret show! [Website] ($7 cover)
Wed Sep 15
7pm - Elise Kloter and Angie McKenzie ($10 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
Thu Sep 16
7pm - Singer-songwriter Kristin Chambers, with Jamie Dieveney (piano), Chris Symer (bass), Greg Belisle (guitar) and Brad Gibson (drums) [Website] ($7 cover)
9pm - Variety 4 Charity - Proceeds benefit Green Seattle Partnership. Featured performances by the V4C hosts Susan Harper, vocalist and songwriter [Website] and Larry Crist, poet and spoken word performer. The September show lineup includes The Seattle Boys Tree-O, young men doing harmonies for a healthy environment; Pourquois Pas, James Lucal and Mireille Gotsis playing swing jazz, samba and French chansons [Website]; The Lonesome, presenting their modern interpretation of American folk, blues and gospel; and Michael Murdock, a thespian who takes the audience on a lively ride every time. Green Seattle Partnership supports urban forest restoration in our local parks and green spaces [Website]. Variety 4 Charity happens every third Thursday of the month, and so far we’ve raised money for the Fremont Arts Council, Sweet Paws Dog Rescue, and Ballard Youth Summer Camp (Suggested donation $10-$25)
Fri Sep 17
7pm - Jose Gonzales Trio, with Jose Gonzales (piano, vocals), Lamar Lofton (bass), and Lionel Kramer (drums) [Website] [Website2] (NO cover, but donations for musicians are always welcome!)
9pm - Sam Pannuzio trio, with Sam Pannuzio (keys), Mark Bullis (bass) and Lionel Kramer (drums), with special guest Rich Cole ($10 cover)
Sat Sep 18
7pm - Carol Potvin and Chip Parker, with Ed Weber (piano), Larry Holloway (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($10 cover)
Tue Sep 21
CLOSED
Wed Sep 22
7pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Billy Brandt, with Darin Clendenin (piano), Larry Holloway (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($10 cover)
9pm - Vocal Showcase, featuring Alison Pollowitz, Rosemary Sweeney and Emily McFadden - Hosted by Billy Brandt, with Darin Clendenin (piano), Larry Holloway (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($10 cover)
Thu Sep 23
7pm - Special O.P.S. - "Death-jazz" from the Monktail Creative Music Concern [Website] ($5 cover)
9pm - Larra Skye, on tour from Toronto, indie/acoustic/jazz [Website] and Tai Shan, Seattle singer/songwriter [Website] ($7 cover)
Fri Sep 24
7pm - "Cozmotion" with Michael Cosgrove, Blue Moon Daughter, First Circle, and Friends (NO cover, but please tip the musicians generously) NOTE: Please email Michael directly at cozmotion@comcast.net for reservations for this show
9pm - Dan Czaran, with Ed Weber (piano), Kevin McCarthy (bass) and Larry Bergman (drums) ($10 cover)
11pm - Kandinsky Effect - Jazz/Rock/Experimental group from Paris, with Warren Walker (sax/electronics), Gael Petrina (bass/electronics) and Gautier Garrigue (drums) [Website]
Sat Sep 25
7pm - Overton Berry Ensemble, with Overton Berry (piano), Rick Spano (drums), Jeff Davies (bass) [Website] ($15 cover)
9pm - Overton Berry Ensemble, with Overton Berry (piano), Rick Spano (drums), Jeff Davies (bass) [Website] ($15 cover)
Tue Sep 28
7pm - "Love Stays On" CD Release Tour - Eleanor Fye [Website] with Rachel Pearl (NO cover)
Wed Sep 29
CLOSED
Thu Sep 30
7pm - Nelda Swiggett Trio, with Nelda Swiggett (piano), Chris Symer (bass) and Byron Vannoy (drums) [Website] ($10 cover)

October 2010

Fri Oct 1
7pm - Ambience, with Leah Natale (vocals), George Stone (guitar), Chris Busa(wind synth), Burt Boice (bass) and Jeff Busch (drums) [Website] (NO cover, but please tip the musicians generously)
9pm - Susan Harper Acoustic Conspiracy [Website] ($5 cover)
Sat Oct 2
7pm - Carol Potvin Quartet, with Randy Halberstadt (piano), Larry Holloway (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($10 cover)
9pm - Zumbido CD Release Show, with Ginny Snowe, John Miller and Joel Litwin [Website] ($10 cover)
Tue Oct 5
7pm - That's Impossible! A magic and comedy show with Tony Comito, Brian Cook and Steve The Pretty Good. ($10 cover, no one under 13 allowed)
9pm - That's Impossible! (Second show)
Wed Oct 6
7pm - Shanna Carlson Presents the Jazz Camp West Singers: Julie Olson, Pat Johnston, Dee Brown, Carrie Wicks, Cathy Kaufman, Jeanne Verville, Ann Brittain, Elise Kloter and Susan Harper [Website] ($7 cover)
9pm - Shanna Carlson - California-based pianist and jazz vocalist [Website] ($10 cover)
Thu Oct 7
7pm - Dorothy Rodes, with Eric Verlinde (piano) and Jeff Johnson (bass) - Come celebrate Dorothy's Birthday! ($10 cover)
Fri Oct 8
7pm - Monktail Creative Music Concern 10th Anniversary Show, with Non Grata! [Website] ($5 cover)
9pm - Kareem Kandi (saxophone), with Jacques Willis (drums) and Louis Ledbetter (bass) [Website] ($7 cover)
Sat Oct 9
7pm - Rik Wright's Zen Tornado [Website], with Rik Wright (guitar), James DeJoie (sax), Walter White (bass) and Jim Parsons (drums) ($6 cover)
9pm - Sonny Clark Memorial Sextet featuring the music of Ornette Coleman, with Geoff Harper (bass), Andy Roth (drums), Zubin Hensler (trumpet), Steve Moore (trombone), Craig Flory (sax) and Wayne Horvitz (piano) [Website] ($10 cover)
11pm - Sonny Clark Memorial Sextet featuring the music of Ornette Coleman, with Geoff Harper (bass), Andy Roth (drums), Zubin Hensler (trumpet), Steve Moore (trombone), Craig Flory (sax) and Wayne Horvitz (piano) [Website] ($8 cover)
Tue Oct 12
CLOSED
Wed Oct 13
7pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Alison Pollowitz, with Ed Weber (piano), Dan O'Brien (bass) and Ed Littlefield (drums) ($10 cover)
9pm - Vocal Showcase, featuring Charles Key, Bradley Leavens and David Arteaga - hosted by Alison Pollowitz, with Ed Weber (piano), Dan O'Brien (bass) and Ed Littlefield (drums) ($10 cover)
Thu Oct 14
7pm - Todd Hymas, with Darin Clendenin (piano) ($6 cover)
9pm - Manghis Khan Septet [Website]
Fri Oct 15
7pm - Mercedes Nicole [Website] and Grace Holden, with Hans Brehmer (piano) and Joe Casalini (bass) ($15 cover)
9pm - RaChiChi, with Roger Espinor (drums), Ron Camacho (bass) and Debby Espinor (piano) - Portland-based jazz/latin/pop trio [Website] ($10 cover)
Sat Oct 16
7pm - Susan Carr Ensemble, with Susan Carr (vocals), Fred Hoadley (piano), Rob Petersen (guitar), Dan Schmidt (bass), Jeff Brown (drums) and Brian Kent (sax) [Website] ($10 cover)
Tue Oct 19
CLOSED
Wed Oct 20
7pm - Vocal Jam, with Chris Morton (piano), Jeff Busch (drums) and Dan O'Brien (bass) ($10 cover)
Thu Oct 21
7pm - Clave Gringa featuring Ann-ita Reynolds (piano), Daniel Barry (trumpet), Dan O'Brien (bass), Marty Tuttle (timbales), Edsson Otero (congas) [Website] ($10 cover)
9pm - Variety for Charity! This month's show benefits Groundswell NW [Website], supporting the creation of community, parks and habitat. This show features performances by the V4C hosts: Susan Harper, vocalist and songwriter [Website] and Larry Crist, poet and performer. The show lineup includes: The Side Project, adult and contemporary pop [Website], Holly Figuera O'Reilly, Americana folk musings [Website], Dan Czaran, crooning the classics [Website] and Michael Murdock, a thespian who takes the audience on a lively ride every time ($10-$25 suggested donation)
Fri Oct 22
7pm - Gail Swanson - Maui-based singer/songwriter [Website] ($12 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
9pm - Don Berman Quartet, with Don Berman (drums), Jim Knodle (trumpet), Gregg Robinson (piano) and Dennis Stazkowski (bass) ($5 cover)
Sat Oct 23
4pm - SWOJO Girls Jam! - Join Seattle Women's Jazz Orchestra musicians Ann Reynolds, Rachael Contorer, Maria Joyner and Cynthia Mullis for a jam session hosted especially for junior and high school jazz students [Website] ($5 cover, FREE for students)
7pm - Venus d'Bop (Kim Rushing [Website], Aria Prame and Carrie Wicks [Website]) - with Hans Brehmer (piano), Nate Parker (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($10 cover)
Tue Oct 26
CLOSED
Wed Oct 27
7pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Cara Francis, with Ed Weber (piano), Dan O'Brien (bass) and Ed Littlefield (drums) ($10 cover)
9pm - Vocal Showcase, featuring Kim Rushing, Chip Parker and Paul Richter - hosted by Cara Francis, with Ed Weber (piano), Dan O'Brien (bass) and Ed Littlefield (drums) ($10 cover)
Thu Oct 28
7pm - Dina Blade vocal student recital [Website] ($5 cover)
9pm - Fabian Zone Trio featuring Jason Marsalis, with Christian Fabian (bass), Jason Marsalis (vibes), Reuel Lubag (piano) and Ed Littlefield (drums) ($15 cover)
Fri Oct 29
7pm - Dina Blade, with Hans Brehmer (piano) and Larry Holloway (bass) [Website] ($10 cover)
9pm - Cara Francis, with Randy Halberstadt ($8 cover)
Sat Oct 30
7pm - Barbara Lamb, back from Nashville for a solo fiddle show! [Website] ($10 cover)
9pm - Triptet, with Greg Campbell (drums), Michael Monhart (sax) and Tom Baker (fretless guitar) - CD release show! [Website] (NO cover)
Tue Nov 2
7pm - That's Impossible! A magic and comedy show with Tony Comito and his special guest magician Crystal Sinclair, student of the great Slydini! ($10 cover, no one under 13 allowed)
9pm - That's Impossible! (Second show)
Wed Nov 3
7pm - Frank Fairfield - Banjo and Fiddle master!!! [Website] ($10 cover)
9pm - Greater Seattle Bowling Team and Jazz Band (G.S.B.T.A.J.B.), with Stuart Macdonald (saxophone), Dave Marriott (trombone), Tim Kennedy (piano), Ian Sheridan (bass) and Claudio Rochat-Felix (drums) ($5 cover)
Thu Nov 4
7pm - Gary Kanter, with The Gloria Darlings (Rachel Sage & Pandi), Pete Tomack and Thaddeus ("I love you, Uncle Pappy!") - CD release party for Switched After Birth's new CD, "Goodbye, Dr. Laura" (Donations will be accepted for Solid Ground)
Fri Nov 5
7pm - Larry Murante [Website] and Jaime Michaels [Website] ($5 cover)
9pm - MOSS, with Michael Owcharuk (piano), Michele Khazak (vocals), Beth Fleenor (clarinet), Brian Bermudez (sax), Nate Omdal (bass) and Don Berman (drums) (NO cover, but please tip the musicians generously!)
Sat Nov 6
7pm - Val D'Alessio [Website] and The Hayburners [Website] ($8 cover)
9pm - Sonny Clark Memorial Sextet, with Geoff Harper (bass), Andy Roth (drums), Zubin Hensler (trumpet), Steve Moore (trombone), Craig Flory (sax) and Wayne Horvitz (piano). This month's show features the music of Henry Mancini. [Website] ($10 cover)
11pm - Sonny Clark Memorial Sextet, with Geoff Harper (bass), Andy Roth (drums), Zubin Hensler (trumpet), Steve Moore (trombone), Craig Flory (sax) and Wayne Horvitz (piano). This month's show features the music of Henry Mancini. [Website] ($8 cover)
Tue Nov 9
CLOSED
Wed Nov 10
7pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Julie Olson, with Chris Morton (piano), Dan O'Brien (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($10 cover)
9pm - Vocal Showcase, featuring Sheila Blackwell, Leah Stillwell and Andy Shaw - hosted by Julie Olson, with Chris Morton (piano), Dan O'Brien (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($10 cover)
Thu Nov 11
7pm - TBA
9pm - Margo Valiante Quartet [Website] - Austin-based Americana artist, with Eli West (octave mandolin/clawhammer banjo/guitar), Cahalen Morrison (percussion/lap steel) and Dave Burnett (bass) ($5 cover)
Fri Nov 12
7pm - ThorNton Creek [Website] ($7 cover)
9pm - Danielle Gasparro [Website] and Jean Mann [Website] (NO cover, but please tip the musicians generously!)
Sat Nov 13
7pm - Alma Villegas [Website] and Cheryl Serio [Website], with Ben Verdier (piano), Steve Okimoto (bass) and Ricardo Guity (drums) ($12 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
9pm - Chris Stover's More Zero - Welcome Chris home from NYC! ($10 cover)
Tue Nov 16
7pm - Private Party, with Spyn Reset
Wed Nov 17
CLOSED
Thu Nov 18
7pm - Peter Daniel Group, with Devin Lowe (bass), Chris Icasiano (drums) and Chris Morton (piano) ($10 cover)
9pm - Hounds At Bay - Blues, with James Nason, Steve Peterson, and Larry Baumgartner - Come celebrate their 1-year anniversary! [Website]
Fri Nov 19
7pm - Private Party
9pm - Mark Ward [Website] and Shannon Curtis [Website] ($5 cover)
Sat Nov 20
7pm - Greg Scott and Leslie Eliel [Website], with special guest Katie Peterson! ($10 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
9pm - Rochelle House, with Andy Coe (guitar) and Geoff Harper (bass) - Rochelle is back in the house! [Website]
Tue Nov 23
CLOSED
Wed Nov 24
7pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Carol Potvin, with Ed Weber (piano), Larry Holloway (bass) and Jeff Busch (drums) ($10 cover)
9pm - Vocal Jam, featuring Fathia Atallah, John Hartman and Grace Skrobisz - hosted by Carol Potvin, with Ed Weber (piano), Larry Holloway (bass) and Jeff Busch (drums) ($10 cover)
Thu Nov 25
CLOSED for the Holiday - Happy Thanksgiving!
Fri Nov 26
7pm - Johnny Butler Trio, with D'Vonne Lewis (drums) and Evan Flory-Barnes (bass) [Website] [Myspace Page] ($10 cover)
9pm - Angie McKenzie and Pat Johnston, with Chris Morton (piano), Brian Kirk (drums), and Michael Marcus (bass) ($10 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
Sat Nov 27
7pm - Finn Hill Jazz, with Kay Bailey [Website]
9pm - Penelope Donado, with Marco De Carvalho (guitar), Jose Martinez (drums) and Geoff Harper (bass) ($12 cover)
Tue Nov 30
CLOSED

December

Wed Dec 1
CLOSED
Thu Dec 2
7pm - Kenny Mandell Jazzworks student showcase! (NO cover)
Fri Dec 3
7pm - Norman Baker & the Backroads, with Norman Baker (guitar/vocals) and Randy Neal (pedal steel) [Website] ($5 cover)
9pm - Steve Wacker [Website] and Steff Kayser (NO cover, but tips for musicians are always encouraged)
Sat Dec 4
7pm - Carol Potvin Quartet, with Randy Halberstadt (piano), Jeff Norwood (bass) and Robert Rushing (drums) ($10 cover)
9pm - Sonny Clark Memorial Sextet, with Geoff Harper (bass), Andy Roth (drums), Zubin Hensler (trumpet), Steve Moore (trombone), Craig Flory (sax) and Wayne Horvitz (piano) - featuring the music of Herbie Nichols [Website] ($10 cover)
11pm - Sonny Clark Memorial Sextet, with Geoff Harper (bass), Andy Roth (drums), Zubin Hensler (trumpet), Steve Moore (trombone), Craig Flory (sax) and Wayne Horvitz (piano) - featuring the music of Herbie Nichols [Website] ($8 cover)
Tue Dec 7
7pm - "That's Impossible!" - A magic and comedy holiday show with Tony Comito and special guest magician, Aaron Wheeler ($10 cover, no one under 13 allowed)
Wed Dec 8
7pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Randall O'Dowd, with Darin Clendenin (piano), Kevin McCarthy (bass) and Ed Littlefield (drums) ($10 cover)
9pm - Vocal Showcase, featuring Dina Blade, Mercedes Nicole and Don Normark - hosted by Randall O'Dowd, with Darin Clendenin (piano), Kevin McCarthy (bass) and Ed Littlefield (drums) ($10 cover)
Thu Dec 9
7pm - Hounds At Bay - blues, with James Nason, Steve Peterson, and Larry Baumgartner [Website]
9pm - Elnah Jordan, with Eric Verlinde (piano) [Website] ($10 cover)
Fri Dec 10
7pm - Susan Carr's Christmas Concert With Friends - featuring Susan Carr's Ensemble with Special Guest Liza Sowder, Abrace, Centerpiece Vocal Jazz Trio, and storytelling by Sarah Fitzpatrick [Website]
9pm - Kim Rushing Quintet, with Marco de Carvalho (guitar), Geoff Harper (bass), Robert Rushing (drums) and Jeff Busch (percussion) - and Special Guest vocalists Aria Prame and Carrie Wicks ($10 cover)
11pm - EnRoot, with Jacob Stickney (tenor sax), Sam Marshall (guitar), Collin Anderson (drums) [Website] (NO cover)
Sat Dec 11
7pm - Cocoa Martini, featuring Kimberly Reason [Website], Kay Bailey and Nadine Shanti, with with Bob Hammer, Bernie Jacobs, Chuck Kistler and D'Vonne Lewis ($15 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
9pm - Cocoa Martini, featuring Kimberly Reason [Website], Kay Bailey and Nadine Shanti, with with Bob Hammer, Bernie Jacobs, Chuck Kistler and D'Vonne Lewis ($15 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
Tue Dec 14
7pm - Angie McKenzie, Pat Johnston, Dee Brown and Ann Brittian, with Hans Brehmer (piano), Brad Boal (drums) and Geoff Cooke (bass) - Holiday show! ($10 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show.
9pm - Free World Jazz
Wed Dec 15
7pm - Lucca Rising - cool jazz Christmas CD release! ($10 cover)
9pm - Brooke Pennock Duo "Cool Water", with Brooke Pennock and Wendy McDowell - all-original harmonious folk rock! [Website] (NO cover, but tips for musicians are always encouraged)
Thu Dec 16
7pm - Songs for Shelter - Solid Ground [Website] Benefit, featuring Jim Page, Eric Apoe, Paul Benoit, Mike Buchman, Larry Murante, Rachel Harrington, Darren Loucas, Darren Smith, Reggie Garrett, Sean Kent, Jen Busch, Will Dowd and others! (Suggested donation of $10 benefits housing and homelessness prevention programs of Solid Ground)
Fri Dec 17
7pm - Jose Gonzales, with Bill Anschell (piano) and Kevin McCarthy (bass) ($8 cover)
9pm - Bruce Blood and Friends! - Come celebrate Bruce's 60th Birthday! [Website] ($10 cover, proceeds go to JAM - Junior Appalachian Musicians)
Sat Dec 18
7pm - Grupo Amoroso [Website] ($5 cover)
9pm - Raina Rose [Website] ($8 cover)
11pm - Grace Band [Website]
Tue Dec 21
7pm - Swinging In the Solstice, with Gabe Martin (trumpet), Jonas Meyers (piano), Colleen Gilligan (bass) and Sam Kellerman (drums) ($10 cover/$5 students)
9pm - Spencer and the Ex-Pats, with Andrew Morrill (alto sax), Spencer Leroux (tenor sax), Max Williams (guitar), Luke Bergman (bass) and Evan Woodle (drums) ($10 cover/$5 students)
Wed Dec 22
7pm - Vocal Jam, hosted by Penelope Donado, with Ed Weber (piano), Kevin McCarthy (bass) and Jeff Busch (drums) ($10 cover)
9pm - Vocal Showcase, featuring Charles Key, David Arteaga and Lettie Haggard - hosted by Penelope Donado, with Ed Weber (piano), Kevin McCarthy (bass) and Jeff Busch (drums) ($10 cover)
Thu Dec 23
7pm - Rochelle House (vocals), with Tim Kennedy (piano) and Evan Flory-Barnes (bass) [Website] ($10 suggested cover)
9pm - Josh Deutsch Quartet, with Josh Deutsch (trumpet), Paul Gabrielson (bass), Carmen Staaf (piano) and D'Vonne Lewis (drums) [Website] ($12 cover/$8 students) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
Fri Dec 24
CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY
Sat Dec 25
CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY
Tue Dec 28
7pm - Sam Shrieve [Website] and Merrily James [Website]
9pm - M.S. Neuw, with Gus Carns (piano), Carmen Rothwell (bass), Zach Para (drums) and Zubin Hensler (trumpet) ($10 cover/$6 students)
Wed Dec 29
7pm - Jacob Zimmerman Quartet, with Jacob Zimmerman (alto sax), Theo Padouvas (trumpet), TBD (bass) and Evan Woodle (drums) ($10 cover/$5 students)
9pm - Back to the Best Coast, with Gus Carns (piano), Evan Shay (sax), Carmen Rothwell (bass), Max Holmberg (drums) and Riley Mulherkar (trumpet) - college students returning from Berklee, McGill, UW, Juilliard and NEC ($10 cover/$7 students) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show. See the beginning of this document for details of our reservation policy.
Thu Dec 30
7pm - Return to Seattle, with Mack Grout (piano), Colin McLaurin (drums), Marc Fendel (sax) and Devin Lowe (bass) ($5 cover)
9pm - Deseo Carmin, with Stella Rossi (guitar/vocals), Andre Stomma (Flamenco and electric guitars) and Fernando Allende (percussion/cajon and congas) [Website] ($5 cover)
Fri Dec 31
NEW YEARS EVE!
7-10pm - Michael Hepburn Group, featuring jazz vocalists Elnah Jordan and Emily MacFadden (NO cover! All ages welcome!)
Join us as we kick-off the Seattle Musicians Foundation with a party like no other. Musicians have signed up to play at Egan's and at Lucid to help support the cause! NO COVER charge, but donations and memberships will be accepted, in addition to some exciting raffle opportunities! The evening kicks off with the 7pm dinner show at Egan's. Complimentary Champagne Toast at midnight at LUCID. Great music at both venues throughout the evening!
See the LUCID schedule here: Website
Find out more about the SMF here: Website