Live and Local for Saturday August 31, 2019

There's a lot of live and local music to choose from each weekend.

At Aurora Borealis

Most venues have food, some have dancing. Most have a cover charge and require reservations. 

All have great local bands and entertainment!

This Saturday, August 31, 2019 here's what's happening:


AURORA BOREALIS

$cratch Daddy

No cover - 8 - 11pm

The Aurora Borealis 

16708 Aurora Ave N, 206-629-5744. 21+

$cratch Daddy plays the Blues and Beyond with a little blend of R/B, Motown and Rock gives you an energetic dance band that is fun and easy to listen to.

DARRELL'S TAVERN

Bumberboot! Country Music Fest: Darci Carlson, Wildcat Rose, Double Country, Country Lips, Chris King and the Gutterballs, Caleb and Walter, Porch Wine

3pm Aug 31 – 2am Sept 1 - $12 cover - 21+

Darrell's Tavern 18041 Aurora Ave N. 206-542-6688.

Heavy rock metal and punk bands at Shoreline's own Dive Bar. Live music, vintage decor, pizza, tacos, hotdogs, and free pool.

EASY MONKEY TAPHOUSE

Brian Lee and the Blues Orbiters 

no cover - 8 - 10pm

No cover until September for any show as part of our customer appreciation!
Easy Monkey Taphouse, 17537 15th Ave NE B. 206-420-1326.

Get ready for a stellar ride through the traditional blues universe! Brian Lee and the Orbiters are among the premier bands on the Northwest blues circuit, and have earned an impressive reputation for being among the finest purveyors of traditional blues, while forging their own unique sound.

Route 66 Big Band swings at Third Place

THIRD PLACE COMMONS

Route 66 Big Band - FREE and family friendly. 7:30 - 9:30pm
Third Place Commons Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park.

The Route 66 Big Band takes a pitstop from the road just long enough to bring you all the hits of the Swing Years and bowl you over with their wall of sound! 

Midnight Muse at North City Bistro

NORTH CITY BISTRO and WINE SHOP

Midnight Muse - $10 Cover - 8pm - 10:30pm

North City Bistro and Wine Shop, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155, 

Call 206-365-4447 or go to website and fill out the simple reservation request form in order to secure seats for the show. Then buy your tickets here.

The Midnight Muse Band plays rock, blues, soul, disco, and modern music with a splash of country and jazz. We play music in Seattle and the surrounding area with a lively, friendly vibe.

We are: Brie Groves - Vocals; Cosmo Damian - Bass; Todd Callender - Drums; Mick Watson - Keys, Sax, Vocals; Jeff White - Guitar, Vocals

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Live and Local for Saturday August 24, 2019

Chava Mirel and Frank Anderson
at North City Bistro

There's a lot of live and local music to choose from each weekend.

Most venues have food, some have dancing. Most have a cover charge and require reservations.

All have great local bands and entertainment!

This Saturday, August 24, 2019 here's what's happening:


NORTH CITY BISTRO

Chava Mirel and Frank Anderson - $15 Cover - 8 - 10:30pm - Brownpapertickets

North City Bistro and Wine Shop, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155, Call 206-365-4447 or go to website and fill out the simple reservation request form in order to secure seats for the show. Then buy your tickets here.

Vocal stylists Frank Anderson and Chava Mirel span a wide expanse of musical soundscapes and genres in this dynamic double bill, backed by some of the great instrumentalists Seattle has to offer. Known for their gorgeous harmonies, funky dance moves and deep pocket grooves, Frank and Chava always raise the roof and touch the soul.

Silver Tongued Devils
at Grinders

GRINDERS

The Silver Tongued Devils -  $10 cover - 8 - 10:30pm
Grinders Italian Restaurant 

19811 Aurora Ave N
Reservations highly recommended; 206-542-0627 GrindersNW@gmail.com

You have all seen and heard Johnny Hanford guitar and vocals who leads the group along with Pat Hues-B3 aka Zolton, vocals; Tim Scott-bass, vocals and the drum chair varies.

They play blues, rock n roll and R/B by some of the top talent in the region. So come on down for a good time and hear some very good music.

Fireballs of Freedom at Darrell's Tavern

DARRELL'S TAVERN

The Fireballs of Freedom, The Mants, Vicious Cycles, The Wild Swings, The Hauer Things

7:00 pm – 12:00am - $8 cover - 21+

Darrell's Tavern 18041 Aurora Ave N. 206-542-6688.

Heavy rock metal and punk bands at Shoreline's own Dive Bar. Live music, vintage decor, pizza, tacos, hotdogs, and free pool.

Folichon Cajun Trio
at Third Place Commons

THIRD PLACE COMMONS

Folichon Cajun Trio - FREE and family friendly. 7:30 - 9:30pm
Third Place Commons Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park.

Don't miss an evening of updated, lively traditional dance music from Southwest Louisiana. A little zydeco, a little two-stepping, and a whole lotta fun! 

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Live and Local - Saturday August 17, 2019

Seattle Jazz Network at Third Place Commons Saturday

There's a lot of live and local music to choose from each weekend.

Most venues have food, some have dancing. Most have a cover charge and require reservations.

All have great local bands and entertainment!

This Saturday, August 17, 2019 here's what's happening:


THIRD PLACE COMMONS

Seattle Jazz Network - FREE and family friendly. 7:30 - 9:30pm
Third Place Commons Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park.

Seattle Jazz Network is a 10 piece Jazz Ensemble composed of local area musicians. This small big band plays the standards written for a smaller, more intimate group - from straight ahead jazz standards, latin, and rock charts to beautiful ballads.


NORTH CITY BISTRO

Trish, Hans, and Phil - $15 Cover - Tickets
North City Bistro and Wine Shop, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155, Call 206-365-4447 or go to website and fill out the simple reservation request form in order to secure seats for the show. Then buy your tickets here.

Trish Hatley captivates and enchants her listeners with her soaring vocals and effervescent style. Whenever Trish performs, her unique sense of phrasing and drama absolutely fascinates all assembled. Known for bringing to the Northwest first-class music programs, Trish has been an active part of the Northwest music scene by "makin' it happen!" Trish's talents as a jazz vocalist and entertainer are equaled by her history as a producer and catalyst for the local jazz scene.


GRINDERS

$cratch Daddy- $10 cover - 8 - 10:30pm
Grinders Italian Restaurant 19811 Aurora Ave N
Reservations highly recommended; 206-542-0627 GrindersNW@gmail.com

$cratch Daddy plays the Blues and Beyond with a little blend of R/B, Motown and Rock gives you an energetic dance band that is fun and easy to listen to.


AURORA BOREALIS

XperianceBand feat. ClintonEllisonJr. - $12 advance - $15 at door - 9 - 11pm
The Aurora Borealis 16708 Aurora Ave N, 206-629-5744. 21+

The XperianceBand was formed back in 2009 by vocalist, guitarist Clinton Ellison Jr. after a five-year fun with a well-known band on the Las Vegas Strip. Although the band has its own unique selection of originals, they prefer to play covers in order to keep audiences dancing to some of America’s top 40 tunes. The band’s all original genre of music is classified as alternative/soul.

DARRELL'S TAVERN

Power house Americana from Wyoming: Ahna Weydeveld, Margaret Rattenbury, Kevin Paul's Ghost, Jeff Stanley, Joshua Uttech, Rob Weimann, The Blue Healers, Red Butte 

6:00pm – 1:00am - $8 cover - 21+
Darrell's Tavern 18041 Aurora Ave N. 206-542-6688.

Heavy rock metal and punk bands at Shoreline's own Dive Bar. Live music, vintage decor, pizza, tacos, hotdogs, and free pool.

EASY MONKEY TAPHOUSE

Sheri Roberts Greimes and Jo Momma - no cover - 8 - 10pm
No cover until September for any show as part of our customer appreciation!
Easy Monkey Taphouse, 17537 15th Ave NE B. 206-420-1326.

Known as a soulful singer and powerhouse vocalist, Sheri Roberts Greimes is quickly becoming a favorite in the Northwest.

Sheri is playing keyboards and singing as a solo artist or with her trio in many popular venues and with her band, JoMomma for festivals and local events!

Offering an eclectic song-list of quirky tunes, Sheri does anything she sings her way. She doesn’t do the typical “Chick” songs. A recent foray into blues has opened a new avenue of passion in her music.

Sheri has been very successful in the local scene, Sheri won the Washington Blues Society Blues Female Vocalist in 2017 and Blues Solo/Duo Performer in 2018. She recently competed and will represent Washington State in the International Blues Challenge 2019 in Memphis, TN.

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Live and Local for Saturday, August 10, 2019

There's a lot of live and local music to choose from each weekend.

Most venues have food, some have dancing. Most have a cover charge and require reservations.

All have great local bands and entertainment!

This Saturday, August 10, 2019 here's what's happening:


EASY MONKEY TAPHOUSE

Live music with Joe Cook Blues Band - no cover - 8 - 10pm
No cover until September for any show as part of our customer appreciation!
Easy Monkey Taphouse, 17537 15th Ave NE B. 206-420-1326.

Joe Cook is a multiple Twin Cities Music Award winner from Minneapolis, and a legendary blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter. He has relocated to the west coast and has teamed up with the award-winning NW blues legend Tim “Stoop Down” Sherman on guitar to form one of the hottest blues ensembles on the coast! Sizzlin’ west coast and Chicago blues, originals and a platter of smokin’, greasy Texas style guitar! The band also features the GREAT “El Machete” Conrad Ormsby on drums and the incomparable Patty Mey (of “Swamp Mama Johnson” fame ) on bass!

THIRD PLACE COMMONS

Island Jazz Quintet - FREE and family friendly. 7:30 - 9:30pm

Third Place Commons Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park.

Based on Vashon Island, a short ferry ride from Seattle--hence the name--Island Jazz Quintet (IJQ) is a popular Pacific Northwest band with a captivating live show and three CD releases, all of which have received critical acclaim and extensive national and international airplay. IJQ performs in the Seattle area, having appeared at countless summer music festivals and concert series. The quintet also performs at local coffeehouses and clubs while traveling engagements have taken them as far as China and Mexico. Whether digging up an obscure relic, debuting a new tune-- about half the material is original-- or delivering a take on a favorite Bossa Nova, IJQ is full of talent and surprises.

NORTH CITY BISTRO

Gail Pettis Quartet - $18 Cover - Tickets
North City Bistro and Wine Shop, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155, Call 206-365-4447 or go to website and fill out the simple reservation request form in order to secure seats for the show. Then buy your tickets here.

Gail Pettis, one of Seattle's treasures when it comes to Jazz Vocals will be performing with Bass Master Chuck Deardorf, Jeff "Bongo" Busch on Drums and Piano Man Tony Foster.


GRINDERS

Red House - $10 cover - 8 - 10:30pm
Grinders Italian Restaurant 19811 Aurora Ave N
Reservations highly recommended; 206-542-0627 GrindersNW@gmail.com

Red House is Tim Scott, Jimmy Holden, Robin Crane and Mark Noftsger-- a musical experience. Red House isn’t just a Blues band. They embrace many of the idioms that sprang from the Blues; R&B, Soul, Funk and even a little Jazz. And each musician brings to the table almost 50 years of experience and expertise. That’s one reason why Red House is the band other bands come to see. They’ve been in the studio and just released a 4 song EP, titled “Over Yonder” —one cover tune and 3 original songs. They’re back in the studio now recording a follow-up CD. If you haven’t heard Red House, check them out. You’ll be glad you did.


AURORA BOREALIS

JUKEBOX Live Band Karaoke - $0 cover Free - but register to sing - 8 - 11pm
First come, first serve basis with song selections signups.

The Aurora Borealis 16708 Aurora Ave N, 206-629-5744. 21+

Comprised of professional musicians in the local scene for years, JukeBox offers the very best in cross-decade, multi-genre music reproduction for your event, venue or party. JukeBox offers a wide selection of material to choose from, great sounding equipment, on-screen lyrics just like a karaoke bar... except that patrons, clients, friends and family transform into lead singing stars of the show backed by a grooving, entertaining live band. Custom set lists and powerhouse lead vocals are also options when booking.

DARRELL'S TAVERN

Chris Newman Deluxe Combo, The Moberlys, The F-Holes - 9:00pm – 2:00am - $10 cover - 21+

Darrell's Tavern 18041 Aurora Ave N. 206-542-6688.

Heavy rock metal and punk bands at Shoreline's own Dive Bar. Live music, vintage decor, pizza, tacos, hotdogs, and free pool.

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Live and Local for Saturday, August 3

There's a lot of live and local music to choose from each weekend.

Most venues have food, some have dancing. Most have a cover charge and require reservations.

All have great local bands and entertainment!

This Saturday, August 3, 2019 here's what's happening:


DARRELL'S TAVERN

Steeltoe Metronome, Hourglasses, Everspring, Rex Richards

8:00 pm – 12:00am - $8 cover - 21 and over!

Darrell's Tavern 18041 Aurora Ave N. 206-542-6688.

Heavy rock metal and punk bands at Shoreline's own Dive Bar. Live music, vintage decor, pizza, tacos, hotdogs, and free pool.


EASY MONKEY TAPHOUSE

Live music with Loyal - no cover - 8 - 10pm

No cover until September for any show as part of our customer appreciation!
Easy Monkey Taphouse, 17537 15th Ave NE B. 206-420-1326.

Catch Loyal, a Pop Rock band from Seattle, as they perform LIVE at the Monkey.

Guitar and Vocals: Chris French
Bass and Vocals: Brian Cronrath
Drums: Ian Caruso
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THIRD PLACE COMMONS
Mark Lewis and Matt Jenkins  FREE and family friendly. 7:30 - 9:30pm

Third Place Commons Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park.

"Pop Jazz." Mark’s saxophone magic behind Matt’s rich vocals and groovin' keyboard are the epitome of West Coast Cool. Perfect for ballroom dancing.


NORTH CITY BISTRO

Musica Braziliera - $15 Cover - Tickets

North City Bistro and Wine Shop, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155, Call 206-365-4447 or go to website and fill out the simple reservation request form in order to secure seats for the show. Then buy your tickets here.

Picture a summer evening with exciting music, lush with harmony but with a rhythmic thread that stretches through the entire country of Brazil. Now close your eyes and imagine not one, but two accordions playing, PLUS percussion, trombone, tuba and vocals.


GRINDERS

The Daily Flash - $10 cover

Grinders Italian Restaurant 19811 Aurora Ave N
Reservations highly recommended; 206-542-0627 GrindersNW@gmail.com

In the mid '60s, The Daily Flash found a way to fuse folk, rock, blues, bluegrass and jazz. That process lives on in this stunning line up. The new edition of The Daily Flash has earned a reputation as a dynamic vocal band of consummate instrumentalists. The band features ASCAP composers and does original tunes, but their favorite trick is interpretation. They breathe life into an eclectic repertoire of folk, rock, Celtic and Delta swamp fusion. The Daily Flash brings the spirit of the sixties into the 21st century and delivers to stages all around the Northwest.

AURORA BOREALIS

Groove Nation Band - $0 cover Free! - 8 - 11pm

The Aurora Borealis 16708 Aurora Ave N, 206-629-5744. 21+

The Groove Nation Band is an electrifying band featuring 2 exceptionally dynamic front line vocalists, and a rock solid rhythm section.

Groove Nation performances blend elements of popular timeless and recognizable musical genres from current hits, R/B, Motown, Funk, Classic Rock, retro 70’s / 80’s, Disco and Latin.

​Whether entertaining an intimate private event or thrilling a crowd at a festival, Casino, or large Corporate events, Groove Nation delivers an energetic, musically exciting and dynamic show!!

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Live and Local Saturday July 27, 2019

At the Aurora Borealis

There's a lot of live and local music to choose from each weekend.

Most venues have food, some have dancing. Most have a cover charge and require reservations.

All have great local bands and entertainment!

This Saturday, July 27, 2019 here's what's happening:


AURORA BOREALIS

Blue Velvet Groove - $0 cover Free! - 8 - 11pm

The Aurora Borealis 16708 Aurora Ave N, 206-629-5744. 21+

Blue Velvet Groove is a 10 member funk/disco/groove supergroup of musicians covering artists such as Stevie Wonder, Chic, Aretha Franklin, Heatwave, LaBelle, Earth, Wind and Fire, Chaka Khan, Amy Winehouse, Sly and the Family Stone and other artist from the 60’s to current.

Members have years of experience performing at clubs, casinos, wineries, festivals and other venues! This year they were selected to perform at the Sky River Rock Festival 51st Anniversary event and many other amazing local venues. Their goal is to get everyone out on the dance floor and having a great time!


DARRELL'S TAVERN

Surf X Surfwest - Surf Music Fest... 12 Surf Bands, outdoor stage - $15 cover - 21 and over! - 2:30pm - 11:30pm

Darrell's Tavern 18041 Aurora Ave N. 206-542-6688.

Heavy rock metal and punk bands at Shoreline's own Dive Bar. Live music, vintage decor, pizza, tacos, hotdogs, and free pool.

Feast your ears on an epic gathering of surf bands from the Pacific Northwest! Ten bands! Two stages!

Featuring... The Delstroyers, The Evanstones, The Viking Surfers, Via COMBUSTA, The Cosmic Wrays, Pleasure Island, MuerteMen, The Seatopians, Stereo Donkey, Plank.

And a food truck by El Carbito Mexican Food!

EASY MONKEY TAPHOUSE

Brian Butler Blues Band - 8 - 10pm
No cover until September for any show as part of our customer appreciation!
Easy Monkey Taphouse, 17537 15th Ave NE B. 206-420-1326.

Acclaimed musician Brian Butler plays bold blues and originals. A gifted storyteller, Brian backs his expressive vocals with dynamic guitar and harmonica. Never straying far from his blues background, Brian has created an innovative sound that pays tribute to the classic blues while blending diverse musical influences. Brian's performances are energetic, inspiring and not-to-be-missed.


THIRD PLACE COMMONS

Scott Cossu  FREE and family friendly. 7:30 - 9:30pm
Third Place Commons Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park.

An internationally known composer, pianist, and recording artist, Scott’s work includes a melodic blend of jazz, classical, and ethnic influences. Scott was up front when New Age was just beginning over 30 years ago.  He was one of the first Windham Hill Artists.

Scott would affectionately call his music Heavy Mental or Cosmic National Geographic, even though he was one of the grandfathers of the New Age scene; he was labeled a “jazz luminary of the future”, by Billboard Magazine.  Much of Scott’s work exhibits departures from the New Age field and includes a melodic blend of jazz, classical and ethnic influences.

NORTH CITY BISTRO

Rod Cook and Toast - $12 Cover - Tickets

North City Bistro and Wine Shop, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155, Call 206-365-4447 or go to website and fill out the simple reservation request form, in order to secure seats for the show. Then buy your tickets here.

Rod Cook and Toast has been performing original and cover material based in blues, rock, country, Americana, surf and American roots music in general around the Pacific NW for over twenty years. They have recorded two albums. The band consists of Rod Cook (guitar, vocals), Jon Bayless (bass, vocals) and Chris Leighton (drums). Jon Bayless is known for his former work as bassist with Heart in addition to holding down the groove with countless bands in the Northwest. Chris Leighton also has played with too many Northwest bands to count in the last forty years as well as Randy Bachmann and Laura Love.


GRINDERS

Little Bill and the Blue Notes $10 cover

Grinders Italian Restaurant 19811 Aurora Ave N
Reservations highly recommended;  206-542-0627  GrindersNW@gmail.com

In 2010, Little Bill was honored with the release of “Big Blues for Little Bill” – a compilation of his songs redone by NW artists such as Duffy Bishop, Billy Stoops and Polly O’Keary. The disc coincided with Bill’s 70th birthday with shows at the Triple Door and the Rialto Theatre. All proceeds from the sales of the cd went to the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation – a cause that is near to Bill’s heart.

Over the years, Engelhart has had the pleasure of working with some of the finest musicians in the northwest including Jo Johanson, Isaac Scott and Buck England. In addition, he has opened for legendary acts such as BB King, Robert Lockwood Jr. and Buddy Guy. The singer, songwriter and bass player has a roomful of awards including NW Hall of Fame, the W.C. Handy Award and the BB Life Time Achievement Award.

His current lineup consist of master guitarist Billy ‘Stapes’ Stapleton and the tight and steady multiple award winning Billy Barner on the drums.performed in Texas Roadhouses and in Stadiums. He has performed for two US Presidents, foreign dignitaries, and Jimi's music for the Hendrix family. He has jammed with jazz legends, international blues stars, and has worked with sidemen to the biggest rock acts.

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Live and Local for Saturday July 20

The Music of Four at the Bistro Saturday

There's a lot of live and local music to choose from each weekend. 

Most venues have food, some have dancing. Most have a cover charge and require reservations.

All have great local bands and entertainment!

This Saturday, July 20, 2019 here's what's happening:


NORTH CITY BISTRO

The Music of Four - $12 Cover -  8 - 10:30pm

Four's sophisticated Americana stylings were developing long before the name came into fashion. Four performs original material, described by Seattle Sound magazine as A celebration of rock'n'roll songwriting, as well as songs from those who inspire them: the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Roy Orbison, Mark Knopfler, and Steely Dan, among others. Edgy arrangements of favorite jazz standards (by Dave Brubeck and others) are part of who they are, as well. The band's 2010 CD, The Music of Four, was recorded at the legendary Robert Lang Studios, and produced by former Jason Mraz bassist Ian Sheridan. The Music of Four features pristine 3-part harmonies, Steve's masterful guitar work, and Rick's lyrics that touch on Everyman themes, from love and heartache to disappointment and redemption.

North City Bistro and Wine Shop, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155, Call 206-365-4447 or go to website and fill out the simple reservation request form, in order to secure seats for the show. Then buy your tickets here.

AURORA BOREALIS

The Dana Osborn Band - $10 cover - 8 - 11pm

The Aurora Borealis 16708 Aurora Ave N, 206-629-5744. 21+

Dana Osborn and his bands have been a premier Northwest fixture since the early ‘80s. The current lineup known as The Dana Osborn Band puts on a fun and high energy show. Dana and the band play Dance Music from classic rock and pop, to Dana’s Grovin’ and soulful original music from his two CD’s. Dana and The Band will keep you entertained and on your feet with good time, sing-along feel good songs.

DARRELL'S TAVERN

Greenriver Thrillers, White City Graves, Matthew Singleton Ben ! - 8pm - 2am

Doors 8:30pm, show at 9pm - $8 cover

Darrell's Tavern 18041 Aurora Ave N. 206-542-6688.

Heavy rock metal and punk bands at Shoreline's own Dive Bar. Live music, vintage decor, pizza, tacos, hotdogs, and free pool.

White City Graves emerging from the album recording cocoon to take over Darrell's for a night with none other than Greenriver Thrillers, and Matthew Singleton Bentley! Gonna be a hell of a night! 

EASY MONKEY TAPHOUSE

Third Train Running - 8 - 10pm - $7 cover.
Easy Monkey Taphouse, 17537 15th Ave NE B. 206-420-1326.

Blues and folk from local Shoreline band.

THIRD PLACE COMMONS

Microsoft Jumpin' Jive Orchestra 7:30 - 9:30pm FREE and family friendly.
Third Place Commons Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park.

Employees of Redmond's favorite tech giant show off their creative side with rousing renditions of the classics of the Swing era.

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Live and Local for Saturday, July 13

Aureole’s CD Release Party
at Aurora Borealis Saturday

There's a lot of live and local music to choose from each weekend. 

Most venues have food, some have dancing.

Most have a cover charge and require reservations.

All have great local bands and entertainment!

This Saturday, July 13, 2019 here's what's happening:

THIRD PLACE COMMONS

New Rhythmatics 7:30 - 9:30pm FREE and family friendly.
Third Place Commons Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park.

A Seattle 5-piece scorching a set list like no other -- from the earliest blues masters to the swing singers of the '40's, country duets from the '50's, movie themes from the '60's, '70's funk cuts, and timeless swampback soul. Sit back and groove or jump up and move to our take on a slew of jinky tunes.

GRINDERS

CD Woodbury 8pm
Grinders Italian Restaurant 19811 Aurora Ave N
Call for reservations 206-542-0627 (and let them know if you will not be coming after all!)

Within the last five years, CD Woodbury has transformed himself from journeyman sideman and “the NW’s best kept secret” into an internationally recognized rising star of the Pacific NW blues scene with his work as singer, songwriter, and guitarist for the CD Woodbury Band. CD has performed in Texas Roadhouses and in Stadiums. He has performed for two US Presidents, foreign dignitaries, and Jimi's music for the Hendrix family. He has jammed with jazz legends, international blues stars, and has worked with sidemen to the biggest rock acts.

NORTH CITY BISTRO

Eric and Encarnacion Duo Flamenco- $20 tickets  8 - 10:30pm

Eric and Encarnación are an internationally renowned flamenco duo known for the deep connection that permeates their live performances. They have performed nationally and internationally for over 10 years with the world/ rock super-group "Children of the Revolution" and their touring flamenco company "Flamenco de Raiz." 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 have toured with other world-class flamenco artists, appearing in major festivals and theater series, and headlined Quebec's prestigious "World Guitar Festival".

North City Bistro and Wine Shop, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155, Call 206-365-4447 or go to website and fill out the simple reservation request form, in order to secure seats for the show. Then buy your tickets here.

AURORA BOREALIS

Aurora Borealis Presents: Aureole’s CD Release Party 7:30 - 11pm

Aureole, Odd Kids Club, and Danny Godinez

$15 online / $20 at the door

$10 student (must show ID)

The Aurora Borealis 16708 Aurora Ave N, 206-629-5744. 21+

Aureole (pronounced like oriole) blends and bends the sounds from East to West – with a voice that is both hypnotic and uplifting. Over the past four years, Aureole sang lead vocals for the jazz group, Bossa in Wonderland, doing jazz standards – and also spent time studying Indian scales and mantras from global singer / teacher Gina Salā.

Combining these diverse styles, she has created her own unique sound that is sultry, soothing, evocative, and danceable. With her debut album “Wash Me Clean”, Aureole uses her music to inspire introspection, and move people to action in both social justice and environmentalism.

DARRELL'S TAVERN

DARRELL'S TAVERN "LOT PARTY" YEAR 2 

13 BANDS, OUTDOOR STAGE $13 ID required
Darrell's Tavern 18041 Aurora Ave N. 206-542-6688.

Heavy rock metal and punk bands at Shoreline's own Dive Bar. Live music, vintage decor, pizza, tacos, hotdogs, and free pool.

Outside: Dedelectric 3:00pm-3:30pm

Inside: Of The Heavy Sun 3:30pm-4:00pm

Outside: Nurse Ratchett 4:00pm-4:30pm

Inside: The Singing Rosenbergs 4:30pm-5:00pm

Outside: Dead on Cue 5:00pm-5:30pm

Inside: Alfredo Ghosts 5:30pm-6:00pm

Outside: Tiger Blonde 6:00pm-6:30pm

Inside: Into the Cold 6:30pm-7:00pm

Outside: Scorpiknox 7:00pm-7:45pm

Inside: WęRTHLESS 7:45pm- 8:30pm

Inside: Sky Penis 8:45pm- 9:30pm

Inside: Kings of Cavalier 9:45pm-10:30pm

Inside: Zero Down 10:45pm-11:30pm

EASY MONKEY TAPHOUSE

Bruce Pritchard and Friends featuring Kristy and Steve Smith 8 - 10pm. $7 cover.
Easy Monkey Taphouse, 17537 15th Ave NE B. 206-420-1326.

Featuring Kristy’s stellar songwriting and dreamy voice, this husband and wife duo present a simple, honest and touching musical experience.

7-10-19  Added Easy Monkey

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Live and local for Saturday, July 6, 2019

The Daily Flash play at Grinders Saturday

There's a lot of live and local music to choose from each weekend. 

Most venues have food, some have dancing. 

Most have a cover charge and require reservations. 

All have great local bands and entertainment!

This Saturday, July 6, 2019 here's what's happening:

EASY MONKEY TAPHOUSE

Live music with Michael Good  8 - 10pm. $7 cover.
Easy Monkey Taphouse, 17537 15th Ave NE B. 206-420-1326.

A seasoned professional, Michael has decades of performing experience in numerous locations and venues throughout the Pacific Northwest. He is currently working on an upcoming album of original compositions at the renowned London Bridge Studio in Shoreline, WA.

THIRD PLACE COMMONS

Momentum plays "Jazz Fusion" 7:30 - 9:30pm FREE and family friendly.
Third Place Commons Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park.

From beloved jazz standards to well-crafted originals, Momentum's smooth interpretations will soothe your harried soul.

GRINDERS

The Daily Flash 8 - 10-10:30pm $10 cover
Grinders Italian Restaurant 19811 Aurora Ave N
Reservations highly recommended; 206-542-0627 GrindersNW@gmail.com

In the mid '60s, The Daily Flash found a way to fuse folk, rock, blues, bluegrass and jazz. That process lives on in this stunning line up. The band features ASCAP composers and does original tunes, but their favorite trick is interpretation. They breathe life into an eclectic repertoire of folk, rock, Celtic and Delta swamp fusion. The Daily Flash brings the spirit of the sixties into the 21st century and delivers to stages all around the Northwest.

NORTH CITY BISTRO

Paul Miranda Syndicate - Tribute to Amy Winehouse - $15 Cover  8 - 10:30pm

The Miranda Syndicate is band headed up by band leader Paul Miranda and has been around in the Seattle area for about 9 years. The band has been doing a annual theme show where they present a tribute to an artist or genre of music the last 6 years. They are very excited to be doing a Amy Winehouse tribute this year on Independence Day weekend. 

North City Bistro and Wine Shop, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155, Call 206-365-4447 or go to website and fill out the simple reservation request form, in order to secure seats for the show. Then buy your tickets here.

AURORA BOREALIS

Aurora Borealis Presents: Rain City Time Machine 8 - 11pm  $10 cover
The Aurora Borealis 16708 Aurora Ave N, 206-629-5744. 21+

Rain City Time Machine is a Pacific Northwest cover band that performs danceable hits to get you moving. They perform an eclectic mix of rock, pop, funk, and top-40, from the 60's to today.

DARRELL'S TAVERN

Lachele's Art Party - Angel Nightmare, Star Daddy, more... 9pm – 1am.
Darrell's Tavern 18041 Aurora Ave N. 206-542-6688.

Heavy rock metal and punk bands at Shoreline's own Dive Bar. Live music, vintage decor, pizza, tacos, hotdogs, and free pool.

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Live and Local for Saturday June 29, 2019

Red House at Grinders

There's a lot of live and local music to choose from each weekend. Most venues have food, some have dancing. Most have a cover charge and require reservations. All have great local bands and entertainment!

This Saturday, June 29, 2019 here's what's happening:

DARRELL'S TAVERN

The Shivering Denizens, Wildcat Rose, the Rainieros 9pm – 1am.

Darrell's Tavern 18041 Aurora Ave N. 206-542-6688.

Heavy rock metal and punk bands at Shoreline's own Dive Bar. Live music, vintage decor, pizza, tacos, hotdogs, and free pool.

EASY MONKEY TAPHOUSE

Mark DuFresne Band 8 - 10:30pm. $7 cover.
Easy Monkey Taphouse, 17537 15th Ave NE B. 206-420-1326.

Since reforming in 2016 with founding guitarist, Billy Stapleton, this current version of the Mark Dufresne Band has been wowing audiences in the Pacific Northwest. With Grammy nominated Mark Dufresne at the helm with his 3-octave tenor voice, and his championship harmonica playing at full force, Mark’s powerhouse skills are sure to captivate and entertain. A dynamic singer and showman, Dufresne’s original rhythm and blues songs and instrumentals shine in the hands of this talented quartet.

THIRD PLACE COMMONS

Joe Cook Band 7:30 - 9:30pm FREE and family friendly.
Third Place Commons Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park.

Minneapolis bluesman Joe T. Cook and his Band perform high energy, old school Chicago and Texas roadhouse blues. The band also presents a big dose of swing for dancing.

GRINDERS

Red House  8 - 10-10:30pm $10 cover
Grinders Italian Restaurant 19811 Aurora Ave N
Reservations highly recommended; 206-542-0627 GrindersNW@gmail.com

Red House is returning to Grinders Hot Sands -- the Home of Delicious Sandwiches. We always enjoy playing there. We added some new tunes and we’re ready to rip! It's an intimate setting with a lot of audience interaction, plus the food is the bomb!

NORTH CITY BISTRO

Trish, Hans, and Phil - $12 Cover 8 - 10:30pm

Trish Hatley captivates and enchants her listeners with her soaring vocals and effervescent style. Whenever Trish performs, her unique sense of phrasing and drama absolutely fascinates all assembled. Known for bringing to the Northwest first-class music programs, Trish has been an active part of the Northwest music scene by "makin' it happen!" 

North City Bistro and Wine Shop, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155, Call 206-365-4447 or go to website and fill out the simple reservation request form, in order to secure seats for the show. Then buy your tickets here.

AURORA BOREALIS

Aurora Borealis Presents: Jukebox - Live Band Karaoke - no cover - 9pm
The Aurora Borealis 16708 Aurora Ave N, 206-629-5744.  21+

Comprised of professional musicians in the local scene for years, JukeBox offers a wide selection of material to choose from, great sounding equipment, on-screen lyrics just like a karaoke bar... except that patrons, clients, friends and family transform into lead singing stars of the show backed by a grooving, entertaining live band.

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Live and local for Saturday June 22, 2019

The T-Town Aces at Grinders Saturday

There's a lot of live and local music to choose from each weekend. Most venues have food, some have dancing. Most have a cover charge and require reservations. All have great local bands and entertainment!

This Saturday, June 22, 2019 here's what's happening:

AURORA BOREALIS

Aurora Borealis Presents: Stacy Jones Band - $ cover - 9pm - 12pm
The Aurora Borealis 16708 Aurora Ave N, 206-629-5744.

Seattle based Contemporary Blues, Rock, Americana featuring multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter Stacy Jones and her award winning band.

DARRELL'S TAVERN

Mopsey, The Pop Cycle, Swedish Finnish 9pm – 1am.
Darrell's Tavern 18041 Aurora Ave N. 206-542-6688.

Heavy rock metal and punk bands at Shoreline's own Dive Bar. Live music, vintage decor, pizza, tacos, hotdogs, and free pool.

EASY MONKEY TAPHOUSE

Live music with Power House 8 - 10pm. $7 cover.
Easy Monkey Taphouse, 17537 15th Ave NE B. 206-420-1326.

Power House is a project of Easy Monkey favorite Billy Stapleton. Stapleton put out his last solo record, Slide Swiped, in 2016. He currently performs regularly with Little Bill and The Bluenotes. He’s also performed with local favorites such as Mark Dufresne and John Hodgkin.

THIRD PLACE COMMONS

Hop Scotch 7:30 - 9:30pm FREE and family friendly.
Third Place Commons Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park. 

Featuring the fluid vocal styling of the talented Jean Mishler fronting an ensemble of Seattle’s best players on a set of fresh poppy jazz, performed with classic style.

GRINDERS

T-Town Aces 8 - 10-10:30pm $10 cover
Grinders Italian Restaurant 19811 Aurora Ave N
Reservations highly recommended; 206-542-0627 GrindersNW@gmail.com

*T-Town Aces* ride again! New line-up: Joel Astley- harmonica/vocals, Tom Boyle- guitar, David Hudson- drums, Les White- bass/vocals, Dennis Ellis- sax/vocals

NORTH CITY BISTRO

Lavon Hardison Quartet - $12 Cover 8 - 10pm

What do The Clash, Katy Perry, Simon and Garfunkel, and The Chiffons have in common? Their songs are all fair game for joyous re-interpretation by one of today’s most compelling voices in jazz, LaVon Hardison.

North City Bistro and Wine Shop, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155, Call 206-365-4447 or go to website and fill out the simple reservation request form, in order to secure seats for the show. Then buy your tickets here.

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Live and Local for Saturday, June 15, 2019

There's a lot of live and local music to choose from each weekend. Most venues have food, some have dancing. Most have a cover charge and require reservations. All have great local bands and entertainment!

This Saturday, June 15, 2019 here's what's happening:

NORTH CITY BISTRO

Larry Murante and Kristy Smith - $10 Cover  8 - 10:30pm
Kristy Smith is a divine songwriter with a crystal clear voice and lyrics that stay in your head for days. Her pop/folk sensibilities have been finely honed over several decades of performing with bands 3 Track Mind, Billy Moon, and Honey Pie.
Larry Murante is a Seattle-based singer/songwriter who has a reputation as one of the finest contemporary singer/songwriters in the Northwest. His voice is a testament not only to good pipes but to years of training which he's done, logging over a decade of study with opera, jazz, and musical theater stylists.
North City Bistro and Wine Shop, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155, Call 206-365-4447 or go to website and fill out the simple reservation request form, in order to secure seats for the show. Then buy your tickets here.

AURORA BOREALIS

Aurora Borealis Presents: Comedian Jimmy Shubert - $15 cover - 8:30pm - 10pm
The Aurora Borealis 16708 Aurora Ave N, 206-629-5744.
Jimmy Shubert delivers ‘tough love’ with side-splitting skill. He is every bit as satisfying as Lewis Black at his best. Whether it’s stealing scenes in major motion pictures or blowing the roof off any comedy club from Hawaii to Halifax, Jimmy Shubert is stand-up comedy’s next breakout star. His comedy routine is usually performed with an observational point of view, in comedic short-story form, and typically focuses on poking fun at pop culture.

DARRELL'S TAVERN

Sado Nation, The Lucky Boy, Kids On Fire 9pm – 1am.
Darrell's Tavern 18041 Aurora Ave N. 206-542-6688.
Heavy rock metal and punk bands at Shoreline's own Dive Bar. Live music, vintage decor, pizza, tacos, hotdogs, and free pool.

EASY MONKEY TAPHOUSE

Little Bill and the Bluenotes 8 - 10pm. $7 cover. 206-420-1326.
Easy Monkey Taphouse, 17537 15th Ave NE B.
Little Bill and the Blue Notes are an institution more than a band. Since 1956 Bill and various lineups have been wowing audiences with their take on rhythm and blues. In 1959 the Bluenotes made the national charts with the teenage love song “I Love an Angel” and since then have released a bevy of recordings.

THIRD PLACE COMMONS

85th Street Big Band 7:30 - 9:30pm FREE and family friendly.
Third Place Commons Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park. This lively 19-piece big band will play their swinging favorites from the 30s, 40s and 50s.

GRINDERS

Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method  8 - 10-10:30pm $10 cover
Grinders Italian Restaurant 19811 Aurora Ave N
Reservations highly recommended; 206-542-0627 GrindersNW@gmail.com
One of Washington State’s most highly-awarded female blues singers and songwriters (six-time Washington Blues Society Best Female Vocalist, four-time Best Blues Songwriter, etc.), her music reflects the life of a modern blues woman; she’s seen the river rise and take everything more than once, and lived to laugh, sing, and write music about it.

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Live and Local for Saturday June 8, 2019

Brian Butler at the Easy Monkey Taphouse

There's a lot of live and local music to choose from each weekend. Most venues have food, some have dancing. Most have a cover charge and require reservations. All have great local bands!

This Saturday, June 8, 2019 here's what's happening!

GRINDERS
Mark DuFresne Band at Grinders
Grinders Italian Restaurant 

19811 Aurora Ave N.
$10 cover; Reservations highly recommended; 206-542-0627 GrindersNW@gmail.com The Mark Dufresne Band is not your typical blues fare. This spectacular “show band” plays the material like a quintessential Chicago Blues Revue Band. This quartet is truly one of the best rhythm and blues outfits on the West Coast.

NORTH CITY BISTRO
Magic Circle - $15 Cover 8:00pm - 10:30pm
North City Bistro and Wine Shop, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155
Call 206-365-4447 or go to website and fill out the simple reservation request form, in order to secure seats for the show. Then buy your tickets here.
Magic Circle plays an infectious variety of celebratory jazz from S. Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean and US! This uplifting group led by drummer/percussionist Jeff 'Bongo' Busch features the marvelously versatile rhythm section of 'Dino Latino' on bass, Julio Jauregui on piano, Alexy Nicolaev on Sax, Jerome Smith on Brass and Frank Anderson on percussion and vocals.

AURORA BOREALIS

The Aurora Borealis 16708 Aurora Ave N, 206-629-5744, Splitting Silence EP Release Event 7pm - 10pm. Seattle’s Splitting Silence is a group of 4 local teens playing hard rock known to electrify, captivate and engage their fans.

DARRELL'S TAVERN

Darrell's Tavern has BAD MOTHER NATURE, XOLIE and THE STRANGE KIND, THE JAMFEST MIRACLES, SUN MOTHER, MATT BENTLEY, 8:00 pm – 1:00 am. 18041 Aurora Ave N. Heavy rock metal and punk bands at Shoreline's own Dive Bar. 206-542-6688.

EASY MONKEY TAPHOUSE

Acclaimed musician Brian Butler plays bold blues and originals steeped in the ambiance of a gifted storyteller, backing his expressive vocals with dynamic guitar and harmonica. $7 cover.Family-friendly Easy Monkey Taphouse, 8-10pm. 17537 15th Ave NE B. 206-420-1326.

THIRD PLACE COMMONS

Third Place Commons has Swamp Soul "Cajun/Zydeco" Lots of room and a dancing floor to swing out on. 7:30 - 9:30pm at the stage. Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park. The ‘chank-a-chank’ of an accordion and the shuffle of feet on the dance floor on a warm night will transport city-dwellers to the farm and bayou area roadhouse with a mixture of French, blues, and Zydeco music that still moves dancers around the world! FREE and family friendly.

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Live and Local: music Saturday June 1, 2019

Platinum Spandex plays 80s music
at the Aurora Borealis on Saturday

There's a lot of live and local music to choose from each weekend. Most venues have food, some have dancing. Most have a cover charge and require reservations. All have great local bands!

This Saturday, June 1, 2019 here's what's happening!

King Cumulus and Friends are playing at the Lake Trail Taproom in Kenmore at 7324 NE 175th St Ste F, 7pm to 10pm. Band Members Sean McArdle: Lead vocals, Guitar; Peter Smith: Bass, Vox; Colin May: Drums, Percussion, Vox; and Bert Martin: Guitars, Vox play Alternative rock (+ ska, reggae, funk, jazz, pop, latin, whatever). 425-424-2337.

Jumpin', Jivin' June Flash! The Daily Flash is at Grinders Italian Restaurant with a set starting at 8pm. 19811 Aurora Ave N. Call 206-542-0627 for reservations.

Adriana Giordano and EntreMundos Quarteto will be playing cool jazz at the North City Bistro and Wine Shop, 1520 NE 177th St from 7:30pm - 10:00pm. Reservations AND tickets required. This is a two step process: 1. Please call the bistro at 206-365-4447 or go to their website and request reservations for this show. 2. Buy your tickets for the show here. 

The Aurora Borealis 16708 Aurora Ave N, 206-629-5744, is rocking out with Platinum Spandex 80’s Experience 9:00 pm - 11:59 pm. Platinum Spandex has a full 80’s Rock experience that will bring you back in time from their attire to their live performance!

Darrell's Tavern has Deadbeat Blackout, Crüd Güns, Dirty Dirty, Jack and The Dull Boy, 9pm - midnight. 18041 Aurora Ave N. Heavy rock metal and punk bands at Shoreline's own Dive Bar. 206-542-6688.

The John Stephen Band plays original and traditional Blues, R/B, and Roots music at the family-friendly Easy Monkey Taphouse, 8-10pm. 17537 15th Ave NE B. 206-420-1326.

Third Place Commons has Honky Tonk Sweethearts playing honky-tonk, Rockabilly, and classic country. Lots of room and a dancing floor to swing out on. 7:30 - 9:30pm at the stage. Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park.

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Live Music at One Cup Coffee in Shoreline Saturday February 20

Ronnda Cadle

Guitarist Ronnda Cadle will perform live at One Cup Coffee,16743 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline with Sunnie Larsen on violin, Saturday February 20 from 11am to 1pm.

Ronnda and Sunnie will be playing again at the same place, same time on Saturday March 19.

No cover charge however donations are appreciated.

“Ronnda Cadle’s music offers purity that is breath-taking. The sincerity of her expression leaves no room for anything but the essential. 

"Though a very accomplished guitarist, there is an innocence to her music in which beauty, grace and open emotion are un-obscured by ego and unencumbered by gratuitous flourish. When you listen to Ronnda Cadle you believe her unconditionally. 

-Will Ackerman

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