Northwest Folk Music Concert Calendar
(Seattle and Eastside)
by Richard Gillmann

January 28, 2026

Folk music concerts in Seattle, the Eastside and nearby areas.

I am the host of "The Real Folk" on 91.3fm KBCS (Bellevue, Seattle, Tacoma) or streaming at KBCS.FM. The show airs every Sunday 6-8pm. You can listen to archived shows for up to two weeks after air date. The Real Folk is also available as a podcast from MixCloud.

What is folk music? To me, it's acoustic music with an emphasis on traditional music, songwriting and storytelling, plus music from various cultures. Genres include contemporary singer/songwriter, bluegrass, old-time, Celtic, blues, roots, Americana, and more.

This calendar is scraped from the websites of local presenters and venues. Calendar entries cannot be submitted directly, only by the presenters and venues themselves when they post them on their calendars.

Some venues don't have online calendars, or have ones that are too difficult to scrape. I include as many as I can. Comments?

 

Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
KBCS Presents: An Evening with Steve Poltz (partially seated)

KBCS Presents: An Evening with Steve Poltz (partially seated)

Folk Alliance Official Showcase artist 2025

08:00 PM
Tractor Tavern - Live Music Calendar | Seattle, WA
Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle

Friday, January 30, 2026
Goldy & Foss

Goldy & Foss

Goldy & Foss are a singer-songwriter duo based in the Seattle area. They perform original music and tasty cover tunes across multiple genres. Catch any of their live performances and you'll find them moving seamlessly from Folk to Americana, to Blues, to Rock, to Latin ballads. Yet it all manages to sound cohesive - "strangely familiar" as one fan called it - and all part of the experience. Their original compositions have memorable melodies that stand on their own, yielding an unmistakably musical foundation for his quirky and compelling lyrics. Goldy & Foss deliver musical hooks, deft arrangements, and lush horn parts that provide a "just right" touch of color to support the emotional core of each song.

7-10pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
Thorndike Room @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Friday, January 30, 2026
Zan Fiskum with Zach Day

Zan Fiskum with Zach Day

Zan Fiskum is an americana singer-songwriter raised in the small town of Maple Valley, WA where she spent most of her time either running barefoot in the forest or volunteering with her family at a local dinner theater, both of which inspired her to make the music she is today. Her angelic voice soars over...

Americana

8:00pm
Upcoming Music, Concerts and Events – Millers Carnation
Miller's - A Gathering Place, 4597 Tolt Ave, Carnation

Friday, Jan 30, 2026
Zach Tupper

Zach Tupper

Irish folk musician

9:00 PM
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub
Kells Irish, 1916 Post Alley, Seattle

Saturday, 1/31, 2026
Ruth Moody (Wailin’ Jennys)

Ruth Moody (Wailin’ Jennys)

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2024

Events - Abbey Arts Presents, Seattle (Fremont Abbey Arts Center)
Ballard Homestead, 6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle

Saturday, January 31, 2026
Marco de Carvalho and Friends

Marco de Carvalho and Friends

Marco de Carvalho and Friends Marco has been a performance guitarist, composer and arranger for thirty years. He plays an extensive repertoire of music from Rio de Janeiro as well as his own compositions. Marco has played with many musicians in Brazil and the USA. He has recorded on numerous CDs and sound tracks also…

Puget Sound Guitar Workshop instructor 2025

10:30am
Events for January 2026 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Jan 31, 2026 (Sat)
Countercurrent

Countercurrent

Countercurrent (Alex Sturbaum & Brian Lindsay) is a powerhouse acoustic folk duo based in Olympia, Washington, featuring driving guitar, lyrical fiddle, harmony vocals, and foot percussion. Bringing the deep drive of dance music to every performance, their arrangements blend both traditional and modern influences with astounding musicianship and fluency. Countercurrent is a genre-bending experience rooted firmly in the traditional music of the Celtic Isles and America; music that lifts you up and charges fearlessly into the future of folk music.

Local artist

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Concerts – Seattle Folklore Society
Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle,

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
Zach Tupper

Zach Tupper

Irish folk musician

9:00 PM
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub
Kells Irish, 1916 Post Alley, Seattle

Sunday, February 1, 2026
Jim Page

Jim Page

Jim Page Jim Page; singer-songwriter: “Jim Page is a lyrical genius with a guitar. This man personifies the word ‘free-flow.’ Page takes to the mic and the song invents itself on the spot; his talent is a natural wonder.”

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2017

3:00pm
Events for February 2026 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Pike Place Trio @ Perihelion Brewery

Pike Place Trio @ Perihelion Brewery

This trio will be bringing you live folk, rock & roll, and country vibes. Stop by for a pint and enjoy this trio in the dining room!

7:30 PM
Music Tuesdays and Events — Perihelion Brewery
Perihelion Brewery, 2800 16th Ave South, Seattle

Friday, February 6, 2026
The Mistaken

The Mistaken

The Mistaken started as the backup band on the album, ‘Go!' by Drayfus Grayson (1998). Prior to that, bassist Chris Shulda, and keyboard player Nick Santangelo had been writing and performing their songs in the Los Angeles area. They recorded at Live Oak Recording, with Jim Moreland (The Negro Problem, Kai Clark, Americana Railroad, The Kelly Bowlin Band) producing. Fast-forward to 2021 and you'll find The Mistaken now based in Olympia, Washington. In 2025, they released ‘Charms Won't Work', a collection of original songs, along with two remastered favorites...

7-10pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
Thorndike Room @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Friday, February 6, 2026
Masters of Scottish Arts

Masters of Scottish Arts

Hear piping, drumming, and fiddling as the sounds of Scotland are performed by recognized masters of the music! Some of the Scottish music world’s most accomplished players gather on a single stage for an unforgettable night of Celtic Celebration.

7:30 PM
Upcoming Events | Edmonds Center for the Arts
Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave N, Edmonds

Friday, February 6, 2026
Old Coast with Sarah Gerritsen

Old Coast with Sarah Gerritsen

Seattle-based Old Coast melds a spirited and diverse mix of whisky drinking desert songs with driving indie rhythms and hardworking, old-time harmonies, to create a unique brand of Pacific Northwest Americana. Gerritsen returns to songwriting with a warm cascading Wurlitzer and wears it like a vintage fur. Her vocals, although a little muted this time...

8:00pm
Upcoming Music, Concerts and Events – Millers Carnation
Miller's - A Gathering Place, 4597 Tolt Ave, Carnation

Friday, Feb 6, 2026
Zach Tupper

Zach Tupper

Irish folk musician

9:00 PM
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub
Kells Irish, 1916 Post Alley, Seattle

Saturday, February 7, 2026
Marco de Carvalho and Friends

Marco de Carvalho and Friends

Marco de Carvalho and Friends Marco has been a performance guitarist, composer and arranger for thirty years. He plays an extensive repertoire of music from Rio de Janeiro as well as his own compositions. Marco has played with many musicians in Brazil and the USA. He has recorded on numerous CDs and sound tracks also…

Puget Sound Guitar Workshop instructor 2025

10:30am
Events for February 2026 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Feb 7, 2026 (Sat)
The Kings of Mongrel Folk (Mark Graham & Orville Johnson)

The Kings of Mongrel Folk (Mark Graham & Orville Johnson)

Orville Johnson, an instrumental gunslinger whom the Seattle Times describes as “player’s player,” has a gift of finding the “secret ingredient” that makes a song sound letter-perfect, whether it’s an R & B tune from New Orleans, a country blues or a jazzy ballad. Orville’s guitar, dobro, and quavering, honeyed vocals have seasoned more than two hundred recordings, soundtracks and countless TV and radio commercials. He also produces records and teaches at events like the International Guitar Seminar and Pt. Townsend Country Blues Workshop. He has shared the stage with artists such as Doc Watson, Bonnie Raitt and John Lee Hooker.

Puget Sound Guitar Workshop instructor 2025

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Concerts – Seattle Folklore Society
Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle,

Saturday, Feb 7, 2026
KBCS Presents! Massy Ferguson - 20th Anniversary Show w/ special guests

KBCS Presents! Massy Ferguson - 20th Anniversary Show w/ special guests

08:00 PM
Tractor Tavern - Live Music Calendar | Seattle, WA
Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle

Sunday, February 8, 2026 -
Klezmer Starts Here! A benefit for Donkeysaddle, with Brivele and Tzepl

Klezmer Starts Here! A benefit for Donkeysaddle, with Brivele and Tzepl

Events – The Royal Room
The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Avenue S, Seattle

Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026
Hayes Carll: We're Only Human Tour w/ special guest Ryan Montbleau (NIGHT ONE)

Hayes Carll: We're Only Human Tour w/ special guest Ryan Montbleau (NIGHT ONE)

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2016

08:00 PM
Tractor Tavern - Live Music Calendar | Seattle, WA
Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle

Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026
Tractor Presents: DUG w/ Nat Myers AT Conor Byrne Pub

Tractor Presents: DUG w/ Nat Myers AT Conor Byrne Pub

Folk Alliance Official Showcase artist 2023

08:00 PM
Tractor Tavern - Live Music Calendar | Seattle, WA
Conor Byrne Pub, 5140 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle

Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026
Tractor Presents: Sparrow Smith & The Resonant Rogues w/ Matt Heckler AT The Sunset

Tractor Presents: Sparrow Smith & The Resonant Rogues w/ Matt Heckler AT The Sunset

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2017

08:00 PM
Tractor Tavern - Live Music Calendar | Seattle, WA
The Sunset, 5433 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle

Thursday, February 12, 2026 - Sun, Feb 15, 2026
Cécile McLorin Salvant

Cécile McLorin Salvant

Composer, singer, and visual artist, passionate about storytelling and exploring connections between vaudeville, blues, folk traditions, theater, jazz, and baroque music. An eclectic curator, unearthing rarely recorded, forgotten songs with strong narratives, power dynamics, twists, and humor once described as “a unique voice supported by an intelligence and full-fledged musicality, which light up every note she sings.” -Jessye Norman

Dimitriou's Jazz Alley - Calendar
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Avenue, Seattle

Thursday, Feb 12, 2026
Hayes Carll: We're Only Human Tour w/ special guest Ryan Montbleau (NIGHT TWO)

Hayes Carll: We're Only Human Tour w/ special guest Ryan Montbleau (NIGHT TWO)

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2016

08:00 PM
Tractor Tavern - Live Music Calendar | Seattle, WA
Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle

Friday, February 13, 2026
Songwriter’s Showcase

Songwriter’s Showcase

Songwriter’s Showcase A monthly showcase from Songwriters In Seattle. A new lineup each month featuring four local singer-songwriters performing their original material. Anchored and hosted the second Friday of each month by West Seattle’s own Tom Humphreys. Each performer gets a 25-minute set in the showcase. Come on out to hear the best local singer-songwriters…

6:00pm
Events for February 2026 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Friday, February 13, 2026
Michael Good

Michael Good

Since 1995 Michael J. Good has been providing entertaining featured music performances as well as ambiance music throughout venues all over the Pacific Northwest. An accomplished acoustic guitarist and vocalist, Mike has performed for clients and audiences diverse and vast--Chateau Ste Michelle, Salish Lodge, Microsoft campus, Demeties Woodstone Traverna, memorial services, weddings, wine tasting rooms and more.

7-10pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
Thorndike Room @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Sat, Feb 14, 2026
Valentine's with Cécile McLorin Salvant

Valentine's with Cécile McLorin Salvant

Composer, singer, and visual artist, passionate about storytelling and exploring connections between vaudeville, blues, folk traditions, theater, jazz, and baroque music. An eclectic curator, unearthing rarely recorded, forgotten songs with strong narratives, power dynamics, twists, and humor once described as “a unique voice supported by an intelligence and full-fledged musicality, which light up every note she sings.” -Jessye Norman

Dimitriou's Jazz Alley - Calendar
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Avenue, Seattle

Saturday, February 14, 2026
Marco de Carvalho and Friends

Marco de Carvalho and Friends

Marco de Carvalho and Friends Marco has been a performance guitarist, composer and arranger for thirty years. He plays an extensive repertoire of music from Rio de Janeiro as well as his own compositions. Marco has played with many musicians in Brazil and the USA. He has recorded on numerous CDs and sound tracks also…

Puget Sound Guitar Workshop instructor 2025

10:30am
Events for February 2026 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Saturday, Feb 14, 2026
Matinee Show: Steve Forbert Returns! (partially seated)

Matinee Show: Steve Forbert Returns! (partially seated)

02:00 PM
Tractor Tavern - Live Music Calendar | Seattle, WA
Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle

Saturday, February 14, 2026
Kelvin Killmon

Kelvin Killmon

"Kelvin Killmon is a soulful acoustic rock singer-songwriter, and a recent transplant from Valencia, Spain. Kelvin holds a masters degree in Performance and Music Production from Berklee College of Music. Kelvin has been widely recognized for the broad range and power of his rich tenor voice, his poetic lyrics and unique, diverse instrumental styles. Kelvin has been involved…

6:00pm
Events for February 2026 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Sunday, February 15, 2026
Carl Tosten

Carl Tosten

Local artist

12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Market Stage | Crossroads Bellevue
Crossroads Public Market, 15600 NE 8th Street, Bellevue

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Unplugged ~ A Musical Gathering!

Unplugged ~ A Musical Gathering!

Unplugged ~ A Musical Gathering! An informal venue in a cozy coffeehouse for acoustic instrumentalists and singers of all stripes: Classical, Early Music, Jazz, Folk, Composers, et. al.

6:00pm
Events for February 2026 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Thursday, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
Larry Murante & Nati Popova

Larry Murante & Nati Popova

Northwest contemporary singer songwriter

FAR-West Official Showcase artist 2017

Shows – North City Bistro and Wine Shop
North City Bistro, 1520 NE 177th Street. Shoreline

Thursday, February 19, 2026
John Pizzarelli

John Pizzarelli

Guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli has been hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.” Established as one of the prime contemporary interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Pizzarelli has expanded that repertoire by including the music of Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Antônio Carlos Jobim and the Beatles. In addition to being a bandleader and solo performer, Pizzarelli…

Tribute

7:00 PM
Get Tickets - Kirkland Performance Center
Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland

Friday, February 20, 2026
J. R. Rhodes

J. R. Rhodes

J. R. Rhodes Singer Songwriter

6:00pm
Events for February 2026 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Saturday, February 21, 2026
Roo Forrest and Friends

Roo Forrest and Friends

Roo Forrest and Friends plays an eclectic mix of originals and covers. Some of the artists we cover are Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, and Bobby Gentry.

6:00pm
Events for February 2026 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Saturday, February 21, 2026
3 Track Mind

3 Track Mind

3 Track Mind is Jen Todd, Kevin Jones, Kristy Smith, and Steve Smith on percussion. Jen, Kevin, and Kristy are prolific songwriters and each have several releases as either solo or with their bands. Each take turns singing and the harmonies are outstanding. Acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, ukulele, and slide guitar. 3 Track Mind...

8:00pm
Upcoming Music, Concerts and Events – Millers Carnation
Miller's - A Gathering Place, 4597 Tolt Ave, Carnation

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Chase Rabideau @ Perihelion Brewery

Chase Rabideau @ Perihelion Brewery

A professional guitarist and singer of many musical backgrounds, Chase Rabideau is a crowd-centered entertainer with a background in many popular genres. Along with folk/rock centric original music that can be found online, Chase plays over 400 covers in a variety of genres such as rock ‘n roll (50’s, 60’s, 70’s, +more), classic country, folk, R&B;, jazz, blues, folk/pub songs from Ireland, (seasonal) Christmas music, and crowd-favorite popular music.

7:00 PM
Music Tuesdays and Events — Perihelion Brewery
Perihelion Brewery, 2800 16th Ave South, Seattle

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Great Blue Heron @ Perihelion Brewery

Great Blue Heron @ Perihelion Brewery

Great Blue Heron aka Jason will fill the Perihelion Brewery dinning room with indie folk music on his upright bass. Join us to enjoy these soothing tones.

7:00 PM
Music Tuesdays and Events — Perihelion Brewery
Perihelion Brewery, 2800 16th Ave South, Seattle

Thu Feb 26 2026
SOCKS IN THE FRYING PAN with guests Countercurrent

SOCKS IN THE FRYING PAN with guests Countercurrent

Folk music from western Washington, featuring driving guitar, foot percussion, lyrical fiddle, and harmony vocals

7:00 PM
Calendar - Nectar Lounge
Nectar Lounge, 412 N 36th St, Seattle

Friday, February 27, 2026
Jim Page

Jim Page

Jim Page Jim Page; singer-songwriter: “Jim Page is a lyrical genius with a guitar. This man personifies the word ‘free-flow.’ Page takes to the mic and the song invents itself on the spot; his talent is a natural wonder.”

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2017

6:00pm
Events for February 2026 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Friday, February 27, 2026
Willet's Flying A

Willet's Flying A

Pacific Northwest music veterans Marc Willett, Deanne Bracamonte, and Matthew Burgess performing songs that tell heartfelt stories, all served up with a good dose of vocal harmony, humor, and love. ?Three voices, guitar, and percussion, performing original music plus an eclectic mix of covers by the likes of Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Van Morrison, Gram Parsons, Emmy Lou Harris, John Hiatt, Joan Osborne, John Lennon, and others.

Tribute

7-10pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
Thorndike Room @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Feb 28, 2026 (Sat)
Jim Malcolm

Jim Malcolm

Jim Malcolm is the ultimate Scots troubadour. Travelling the world with his guitar, harmonicas, and engaging wit, he sings the traditional songs of Scotland and his own masterfully crafted songs in a style which is modern and accessible, yet utterly authentic. He is highly regarded as an interpreter of the songs of Robert Burns, and has been described as “one of the finest singers in Scotland in any style”. Though he now works solo, Jim was lead singer with the world-renowned and multi-award-winning Old Blind Dogs for eight years, a fantastic experience with some of Scotland’s finest musicians, taking him to the most prestigious festivals in North America and around Europe.

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2016

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Concerts – Seattle Folklore Society
Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle,

Sunday, March 1, 2026
The Brothers Four

The Brothers Four

Pioneers for the Great American Folk-Revival, the Brothers Four have become one of the longest-performing and best selling musical groups in history. Today with original members still on board their fresh all-acoustic sound and instantly recognized harmonies continue to entertain audiences of all ages. Now in their 60th year of performing and recording, The Brothers Four continue to delight millions of fans worldwide with their smooth, musical…

2:00 PM
Get Tickets - Kirkland Performance Center
Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland

Friday, March 6, 2026

Tony Furtado at The Rabbit Box

Tony Furtado at The Rabbit Box

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2017

7:30p
The Triple Door
The Rabbit Box, 94 Pike St, Seattle

Friday, March 6, 2026
Crow Commute

Crow Commute

Named in honor of the black feathered friends that flood Kenmore's skies daily at dusk, Crow Commute was formed by singer/songwriter Matt Biery and bassist extraordinaire Mark Dibeh, both frequently seen at 192 Open Mic and other local venues. The band is completed by PJ Covello on keys and Jeff Crookall on cajon and harp. Matt hails from Alaska originally, and the rest of the band are long time Puget Sound residents. They play an acoustic roots/americana/folk mix of original tunes and a cover collection of diverse genres...

7-10pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
Thorndike Room @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Saturday, March 7, 2026 7:30p
David Wilcox w/ Justin Farren at The Rabbit Box

David Wilcox w/ Justin Farren at The Rabbit Box

David Wilcox w/ Justin Farren at The Rabbit Box

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2025

The Triple Door
The Rabbit Box, 94 Pike St, Seattle

Mar 7, 2026 (Sat)
Kristian Bugge and Ruthie Dornfeld – Danish Folk and more!

Kristian Bugge and Ruthie Dornfeld – Danish Folk and more!

Kristian Bugge (fiddle) – is very active on the Danish and Scandinavian folk music scene, both as a musician and teacher. Kristian has specialized in the strong Danish folk music traditions, playing with groups like Jensen & Bugge, Morten Alfred & Vingården, Baltic Crossing and Gangspil. Through his master’s degree from the Carl Nielsen Academy of Music, he specialized in the unique regional styles from many corners of Denmark, at a level that very few of his generation can match or master today. He has continued this work also after his official studies ended and is today one of the most award-winning folk artists in Denmark...

Local artists

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Concerts – Seattle Folklore Society
Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle,

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Sarah Brunner @ Perihelion Brewery

Sarah Brunner @ Perihelion Brewery

Michigan native, now Seattle-based, Sarah Brunner is a full time musician, both solo and with her band The Hipocrats. With influences ranging from Brandi Carlile, to Sam Smith to The Lumineers, she uses rhythm guitar just as much as a vocal melody to define a song.We are excited to have Sarah at Perihelion from 7-9pm for some lovely live music.

Local artist

7:00 PM
Music Tuesdays and Events — Perihelion Brewery
Perihelion Brewery, 2800 16th Ave South, Seattle

Wednesday, MARCH 11, 2026
The Jump Monkeys

The Jump Monkeys

Local artist

Shows – North City Bistro and Wine Shop
North City Bistro, 1520 NE 177th Street. Shoreline

Thursday, March 12, 2026 - Sun, Mar 15, 2026
Madeleine Peyroux

Madeleine Peyroux

World renowned vocalist, guitarist and songwriter brings her special captivating mix of blues, refined vintage jazz, songs and charming French chanson.

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2016

Dimitriou's Jazz Alley - Calendar
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Avenue, Seattle

Friday, MARCH 13, 2026
Pearl Django

Pearl Django

Local gypsy jazz quintet

Local artist

Shows – North City Bistro and Wine Shop
North City Bistro, 1520 NE 177th Street. Shoreline

Friday, March 13, 2026
Songwriter’s Showcase

Songwriter’s Showcase

Songwriter’s Showcase A monthly showcase from Songwriters In Seattle. A new lineup each month featuring four local singer-songwriters performing their original material. Anchored and hosted the second Friday of each month by West Seattle’s own Tom Humphreys. Each performer gets a 25-minute set in the showcase. Come on out to hear the best local singer-songwriters…

6:00pm
Events for March 2026 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Friday, March 13, 2026
Lytalina

Lytalina

Lytalina is an indie duo from Seattle rooted in DIY ethos and emotional storytelling. Formed by Lytal Morgan [she/they] (bass guitar, vocals) and Alina Morgan [they/she] (bass guitar, keyboards, vocals) in 2023, the band emerged with a sound that blends indie folk, dream pop, and raw acoustic elements with lyrics that are intimate, honest, and deeply personal.Known for self-producing their music and booking grassroots performances around the PNW, the duo has built a niche following through vulnerability and authenticity. Additionally, they perform a wide repertoire of cover songs that range from the psychedelic rock of the '60s to jazz versions of modern punk, and everything in between.

7-10pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
Thorndike Room @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Saturday, Mar 14, 2026
Andrew Bird with Ted Poor

Andrew Bird with Ted Poor

Grammy-nominated Andrew Bird joins acclaimed drummer Ted Poor for a night of genre-defying music.

Best Folk Album GRAMMY Nominee 2020

Event Listing | Meany Center
Meany Center, 4040 George Washington Lane NE, Seattle

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Travis Bear and Friends

Travis Bear and Friends

Travis Bear and Friends a small acoustic group that focuses on Celtic songs, folk music, and fiddle tunes.

6:00pm
Events for March 2026 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Saturday, Mar 14, 2026
The Third Mind - Live features Dave Alvin, Jesse Sykes,  Victor Krummenacher, Mark Karan and Michael Jerome w/ Special Guest Marisa Anderson

The Third Mind - Live features Dave Alvin, Jesse Sykes, Victor Krummenacher, Mark Karan and Michael Jerome w/ Special Guest Marisa Anderson

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2018

08:30 PM
Tractor Tavern - Live Music Calendar | Seattle, WA
Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - Wed, Mar 18, 2026
Ruthie Foster Quartet

Ruthie Foster Quartet

2025 Grammy-winner for best contemporary blues album MILEAGE (2024 release) and 5x Grammy-nominated authentic folk-blues luminary!

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2017

Dimitriou's Jazz Alley - Calendar
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Avenue, Seattle

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Unplugged ~ A Musical Gathering!

Unplugged ~ A Musical Gathering!

Unplugged ~ A Musical Gathering! An informal venue in a cozy coffeehouse for acoustic instrumentalists and singers of all stripes: Classical, Early Music, Jazz, Folk, Composers, et. al.

6:00pm
Events for March 2026 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Tyler McGinnis @ Perihelion Brewery

Tyler McGinnis @ Perihelion Brewery

Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA It was not until after graduating high school and moving to Fremont, NE, to attend Midland University on scholarship for football that Tyler began to pursue his passion for music with vigor. After graduating, he relocated to Seattle, WA in the summer of 2017, where he currently resides and has been making impressive leaps and bounds in his songwriting, performing, and overall musical identity during his time in the PNW. His creative spin on past and present experiences breeds songs that lyrically offer a sensationalized window into his life. Tyler boasts powerful vocal performances that mix rich styles of Americana and Alternative Country music with Southern Rock and a fresh twist of soulful melodies. His music will have you singing along to a good time drinking song, reminiscing about long lost love and the regretful or questionable choices of your past, then leave you feeling uplifted, refreshed, and in an all around good mood.

Local artist

7:00 PM
Music Tuesdays and Events — Perihelion Brewery
Perihelion Brewery, 2800 16th Ave South, Seattle

Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026
The Paperboys' Annual St. Patrick's Day Show!

The Paperboys' Annual St. Patrick's Day Show!

Local artist

07:30 PM
Tractor Tavern - Live Music Calendar | Seattle, WA
Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle

Thursday, Mar 19, 2026
KBCS Presents: Rachel Baiman & Nicholas Jamerson

KBCS Presents: Rachel Baiman & Nicholas Jamerson

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2023

08:00 PM
Tractor Tavern - Live Music Calendar | Seattle, WA
Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle

Friday, March 20, 2026
Shaun Crawford

Shaun Crawford

Shaun Crawford Singer songwriter from Seattle. I play a collection of Soul, Blues and Indie music.

6:00pm
Events for March 2026 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Friday, March 20, 2026
Kevin Jones

Kevin Jones

Local artist

7-10pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
Thorndike Room @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Friday, Mar 20, 2026
Son Little CityFolk Tour 2026 w/ guests

Son Little CityFolk Tour 2026 w/ guests

08:00 PM
Tractor Tavern - Live Music Calendar | Seattle, WA
Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle

Saturday, March 21, 2026
Roo Forrest and Friends

Roo Forrest and Friends

Roo Forrest and Friends plays an eclectic mix of originals and covers. Some of the artists we cover are Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, and Bobby Gentry.

6:00pm
Events for March 2026 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Saturday, Mar 21, 2026
AJ Lee & Blue Summit w/ guests

AJ Lee & Blue Summit w/ guests

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2024

07:30 PM
Tractor Tavern - Live Music Calendar | Seattle, WA
Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle

Mar 21, 2026 (Sat)
Scandinavian Showcase with an Irish Twist

Scandinavian Showcase with an Irish Twist

Mira Dickey is a hardanger fiddle player based in Seattle, WA. Having grown up playing classical violin, she eventually became interested in folk music; first playing American old-time, then exploring Scottish and Irish music, and finally discovering Scandinavian music after hearing a recording of hardanger fiddle music from Setesdal in 2016. The next year she began learning hardanger fiddle herself, spurring a long journey of musical study, first through Scandinavian fiddle camps in the US, and eventually through a year of study of traditional music at the University of Southeastern Norway in Rauland.. Since then, she has been active in the US Scandinavian music scene both performing with groups or solo, playing for traditional folkdance events, and teaching private lessons and workshops...

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Concerts – Seattle Folklore Society
Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle,

Sunday, Mar 22, 2026
Finding Lucinda – Matinee Doc Screening & Set of Lucinda Williams Music

Finding Lucinda – Matinee Doc Screening & Set of Lucinda Williams Music

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2024

01:15 PM
Tractor Tavern - Live Music Calendar | Seattle, WA
Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Lunasa

Lunasa

Lunasa

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2017

7:30p
The Triple Door
The Triple Door, 216 Union Street, Seattle

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Chase Rabideau @ Perihelion Brewery

Chase Rabideau @ Perihelion Brewery

A professional guitarist and singer of many musical backgrounds, Chase Rabideau is a crowd-centered entertainer with a background in many popular genres. Along with folk/rock centric original music that can be found online, Chase plays over 400 covers in a variety of genres such as rock ‘n roll (50’s, 60’s, 70’s, +more), classic country, folk, R&B;, jazz, blues, folk/pub songs from Ireland, (seasonal) Christmas music, and crowd-favorite popular music.

7:00 PM
Music Tuesdays and Events — Perihelion Brewery
Perihelion Brewery, 2800 16th Ave South, Seattle

Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Anna Moss (of Handmade Moments) w/ Laurie Shook & Sari Jordan

Anna Moss (of Handmade Moments) w/ Laurie Shook & Sari Jordan

Folk Alliance Official Showcase artist 2024

08:00 PM
Tractor Tavern - Live Music Calendar | Seattle, WA
Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle

Friday, March 27, 2026
Jake McVay

Jake McVay

Lead singer of Tacoma, WA based band "The Reaching", Jake McVay's original songs are reminiscent of 70's, 80's and 90's crossing genres of Rock, Pop, Country and Soul. Come enjoy some acoustic versions of his songs along with a few classic old school covers.

7-10pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
Thorndike Room @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Saturday, March 28, 2026
Solas

Solas

Solas

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2017

7:30p
The Triple Door
The Triple Door, 216 Union Street, Seattle

Saturday, March 28, 2026
Tall as Trees

Tall as Trees

Tall as Trees A bluegrass duo and folk group

6:00pm
Events for March 2026 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Mar 28, 2026 (Sat)
Local Songwriter Showcase

Local Songwriter Showcase

Karen Laura Peters is a singing cellist with a collaborative nature and a gift for sharing her heart. While training at Oberlin Conservatory, she fell in love with folk music and began writing her own songs, joining a band (Her Treehouse) that was featured in NPR’s All Songs Considered blog in 2019. Peters is presently a member of the indie-soul band Queen of Hearts and co- founder of Momentum, an organization that helps musicians feel inspired, connected, and empowered on their music journey.

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Concerts – Seattle Folklore Society
Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle,

Thursday, April 2, 2026 - Sun, Apr 5, 2026
An Evening with Jake Shimabukuro

An Evening with Jake Shimabukuro

Blending passion, precision, and innovation, Jake Shimabukuro pushes the ukulele beyond expectations.

Dimitriou's Jazz Alley - Calendar
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Avenue, Seattle

Apr 4, 2026 (Sat)
Medusa Quartet

Medusa Quartet

One of the most misunderstood figures in ancient mythology, Medusa was wrongfully punished and cast out for being the victim of a violent act, but is remembered solely for her frightful ugliness and lithifying gaze. Through their personal narratives of alienation due to racism, sexism, immigration, queerness, and disability, Medusa the band aims to retell this story by bringing back what has been cast out. Marta Solek and Saskia Tomkins resurrect the Suka, the Plock fidel, and the Nyckelharpa – forgotten folk fiddles with disreputable connotations that were rejected for centuries in their home countries of Poland and Sweden.

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Concerts – Seattle Folklore Society
Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle,

Sat Apr 4 2026
YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND

YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND

8:00 PM
Calendar - Nectar Lounge
Nectar Lounge, 412 N 36th St, Seattle

Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
Courtney Marie Andrews - The Valentine Tour w/ Lou Hazel

Courtney Marie Andrews - The Valentine Tour w/ Lou Hazel

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2017

08:30 PM
Tractor Tavern - Live Music Calendar | Seattle, WA
Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Mortgage Lifters @ Perihelion Brewery

Mortgage Lifters @ Perihelion Brewery

Seattle and Vashon Island based band playing original and classic swing pop songs. Kim Thal, Robert Hinrix, Johnny Calcagno, and Tony Mates. Also known in some circles as Radiator Charlie's Mortgage Lifters. Tunes of the Golden Era.

Local artist

7:00 PM
Music Tuesdays and Events — Perihelion Brewery
Perihelion Brewery, 2800 16th Ave South, Seattle

Friday, Apr 17, 2026
Stout Pounders

Stout Pounders

9:00 PM
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub
Kells Irish, 1916 Post Alley, Seattle

Apr 25, 2026 (Sat)
David Roth

David Roth

David Roth strikes many chords, hearts, and minds with his unique songs, offbeat observations, moving stories, sense of the hilarious, and powerful singing and subject matter. As singer, songwriter, recording artist, keynote speaker, workshop leader, and instructor, David has earned top honors at premier songwriter competitions- Kerrville (TX) and Falcon Ridge (NY) and taken his music, experience, and expertise to a wide variety of venues in this and other countries full-time for more than three decades.

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2018

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Concerts – Seattle Folklore Society
Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle,


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