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

Sunday, May 28, 2023

Indoor folk music concerts in Seattle and nearby areas. There are also outdoor festivals during the warmer months, notably the Folklife festival over Memorial Day weekend.

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

This calendar is scraped from the websites of local presenters and venues. Comments?

 

Sunday, May 28, 2023
New Age Flamenco

New Age Flamenco

New Age Flamenco was formed in 1998 by bass player Oleg Ruvinov. In 1999, the band adopted name "New Age Flamenco" and practiced frequently playing popular tunes by Gipsy Kings, Carlos Santana, Armik and others. Their music reflects a strong Latin connection, Mediterranean folk, European roots, jazz, and a gypsy soul blended with the infectious rhythms of modern music.

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

Sunday, May 28, 2023
Folklife Presents!

Folklife Presents!

Doors: 6pm We are now accepting reservations for diners! Please visit the Reservations page to book a table. Table reservations are only for guests who plan to dine at the Royal Room.  We do not take reservations over the phone.  Seating for non-diners is first come, first served. Please arrive early to guarantee a seat! The Royal Room is All Ages until 10pm. Folklife continues with a night of music at the Royal Room, featuring Dingolay- a steel pan group with UW Professor Shannon Dudley. Free admission, open to the public.

Local artist

7:00 pm
Calendar – The Royal Room
The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Avenue S, Seattle

Thursday, June 1, 2023
Jean Lenke Jazz Folk

Jean Lenke Jazz Folk

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

7:00 pm
- North City Bistro and Wine Shop
North City Bistro, 1520 NE 177th Street. Shoreline

Friday, June 2, 2023 @ 7:30p
Massy Ferguson & Paula Boggs Band

Massy Ferguson & Paula Boggs Band

Massy Ferguson & Paula Boggs Band

Local artist

The Triple Door
The Triple Door, 216 Union Street, Seattle

Friday, June 2, 2023
Mars FM

Mars FM

Mars FM Portland indie/alternative folk rock trio known for our harmonies, vintage psychedelic rock sound and fun energy. Described as sounding like a mix of Jefferson Airplane, Neil Young, and Joni Mitchell. You can check out our music and full bio at marsfm.band

7:00pm
Events for June 2023 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Friday, June 2, 2023
Gordon Grdina’s The Marrow featuring Fathieh Honari

Gordon Grdina’s The Marrow featuring Fathieh Honari

Contemporary Jazz and Traditional Arabic Sounds

7:30PM
Event Listings – Town Hall Seattle
Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Avenue, Seattle

Friday, 20230602
Jim Page & Grant Dermody.

Jim Page & Grant Dermody.

Classic Seattle singer and song writer

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2017

7:30pm
Events Calendar – Couth Buzzard Books
Couth Buzzard Books Espresso Buono Cafe, 8310 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle

Friday, Jun 2, 2023
Mike Antone & Shoecraft

Mike Antone & Shoecraft

Local artist

7:30 pm
The Black Dog Arts Cafe, Restaurant and Entertainment in Snoqualmie, WA
The Black Dog Arts Cafe, 8062 Railroad Ave SE, Snoqualmie

Fri, Jun 2, 2023
Smokey Brights & Sera Cahoone

Smokey Brights & Sera Cahoone

Showbox and KEXP Presents Levitator Record Release Smokey Brights & Sera Cahoone with La Fonda

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2017

8:30 PM
Events | Showbox Presents
The Showbox, 1426 1st Ave, Seattle

Friday, Jun 2, 2023
J.S. Ondara w/ Kiely Connell

J.S. Ondara w/ Kiely Connell

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2016

09:00 PM
Tractor Tavern - Live Music Calendar | Seattle, WA
Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle

Saturday, June 3, 2023
Balkanarama

Balkanarama

Balkanarama plays high-energy dance songs from Southeastern Europe: Bosnia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania & Greece. Their repertoire includes many songs of the Roma people living in those countries. The Seattle-based quintet includes alto sax, clarinet, keyboard, drums and bass, with four vocalists.

Local artist

7:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Market Stage | Crossroads Bellevue
Crossroads Public Market, 15600 NE 8th Street, Bellevue

Saturday, June 3, 2023
An Evening of Music Inspired by Blue Highways by William Least Heat-Moon

An Evening of Music Inspired by Blue Highways by William Least Heat-Moon

A Masterpiece of American Travel Writing

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2017

7:30PM
Event Listings – Town Hall Seattle
Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Avenue, Seattle

Sunday, June 4, 2023
Na Hilahila Boys

Na Hilahila Boys

Na Hilahila Boys have been playing Hawaiian music in Seattle for 14 years. They do traditional Hawaiian music with Lap steel, 6 & 12 string guitars and ukuleles. Nothing newer than 50 years, some older than 200 years. They love the beautiful Hawaiian language and hope you enjoy their performance.

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

Tuesday, June 6, 2023
The Shed Boys

The Shed Boys

We're a band. More specifically, an acoustic quartet, playing a mix of progressive and traditional bluegrass and folk music. We crank out an onslaught of high energy, toe tapping fun with just guitar, bass, fiddle and mandolin.

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

Wed Jun 7 2023
Sway Wild // SistaStrings

Sway Wild // SistaStrings

7:30 PM
Calendar - Nectar Lounge
Nectar Lounge, 412 N 36th St, Seattle

Thursday, June 8, 2023
Lucy Wainwright

Lucy Wainwright

Lucy Wainwright Roche @ Fremont Abbey

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2016

Events – Abbey Arts Presents, Seattle (Fremont Abbey Arts Center)
Fremont Abbey, 4272 Fremont Ave N, Seattle

Thursday, June 8, 2023
North City Bistro Trio

North City Bistro Trio

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

7:00 pm
- North City Bistro and Wine Shop
North City Bistro, 1520 NE 177th Street. Shoreline

Friday, June 9, 2023
Open Mic Night Showcase

Open Mic Night Showcase

Open mic showcase are the winners of previous Open Mic. Each Artist is given a 30 minute set.

6:00pm
Upcoming Events – SoulFood CoffeeHouse
SoulFood CoffeeHouse, 15748 Redmond Way, Redmond

Friday, June 9, 2023
Kouyate Arts

Kouyate Arts

Originated from a big Griot family, “The Kouyates” of Guinea, West Africa. This family has a big obligation for everyone. A big story of the Manding cultures of West Africa. Afua Kouyaté, dancer and management, is one of Seattle’s treasures, renowned for building cultural pathways for youth and families in African culture. Husband, Aboubacar is an energetic composer and is currently creating music daily. He is a versatile artist who plays Balafone, African traditional drums; djemebe and doundoun), guitar, piano, trap drums and he is a professional singer. ...

7:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Market Stage | Crossroads Bellevue
Crossroads Public Market, 15600 NE 8th Street, Bellevue

Friday, June 9, 2023
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…

7:00pm
Events for June 2023 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Friday, June 9, 2023
Victoria Fragoso & Brittany Danielle

Victoria Fragoso & Brittany Danielle

Victoria Fragoso is a piano-based artist who appeals to fans of Vanessa Carlton, Ben Folds, and Regina Spektor. Victoria's vocals are rich, with an emotional and distinct quality. Her singer-songwriter material features refreshing indie songs that are honest and heartfelt.With over fifteen years of open-mic experience, Victoria's craft made its way from the coffeehouse into the clouds with her first digital release in 2019. You can catch her performing live on "Tuesday with Toya", her weekly show on Instagram (@toyamakesmusic).

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

Friday, June 9, 2023
Savanna Woods – Alec Shaw – Tim Wilson

Savanna Woods – Alec Shaw – Tim Wilson

Savanna Woods is a singer-songwriter from Stanwood, WA who plays all around the Pacific Northwest, as well as globally. With her unique and powerful vocals, she performs her own heartfelt originals, mixed with covers you know and love. Savanna recently appeared on Season 20 of The Voice, singing for Team Kelly, and making it to...

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

Saturday, June 10, 2023
JOHN PAYNICH

JOHN PAYNICH

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | The Garden is open! Enjoy cocktails and declicious food from STELLA. with live music. John (Pinetree) Paynich is a singer/songwriter who has played harmonica with some of the greats: G Love and Special Sauce, Taj Mahal, and James Brown. Reservations strongly encouraged: RESERVE. Weather-permitting. Music will be moved into The Fireside Room if needed.

Seattle Events - Hotel Sorrento
Hotel Sorrento, 900 Madison St, Seattle

Saturday, June 10, 2023
Klez Katz

Klez Katz

Klezmer & Jewish Music with a Spritz! The Klez Katz are dedicated to the preservation and encouragement of the rich musical heritage of the Yiddish diaspora. Their repertoire encompasses freilach, bulgar, sher, terkishe, khosidl, therater music, folk songs and even the odd klezmer-influenced jazz tune, performed on tenor and soprano saxes, trombone, flute, keyboard, accordion, bass & vocals. Four fun-loving hard (and soft) blowing klezmer musicians comprise The Klez Katz, ready to set off a musical fireworks show right now!

Local artist

7:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Market Stage | Crossroads Bellevue
Crossroads Public Market, 15600 NE 8th Street, Bellevue

Sunday, Jun 11, 2023
River Coggin

River Coggin

Local artist

12:00 pm
The Black Dog Arts Cafe, Restaurant and Entertainment in Snoqualmie, WA
The Black Dog Arts Cafe, 8062 Railroad Ave SE, Snoqualmie

Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Mortgage Lifters @ Perihelion Brewery

Mortgage Lifters @ Perihelion Brewery

Local artist

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

Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2017

7:30 pm
Calendar of Events | Edmonds Center for the Arts
Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave N, Edmonds

Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Norman Baker

Norman Baker

Norman Baker is a Seattle based artist rooted in Barrel Aged Americana, Lumber Rock, and Roots Music. Baker has played on over 35 albums, performs 200+ shows a year, and is releasing a new album soon co-produced by Jim Roth of Built to Spill. He was touring the Western US when the pandemic hit and can't wait to be back on the road. He's shared the stage with Brandi Carlile, Shooter Jennings, Father John Misty, Craig Morgan, Haley Heynderickx, The Head and the Heart, Jeff Crosby, Don Carlos, Robin Eubanks, and Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons. ...

6-9 pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
The Shed @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Wednesday, Jun 14, 2023
Hackensaw Boys w/ Norman Baker & The Backroads

Hackensaw Boys w/ Norman Baker & The Backroads

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2016

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

Thursday, June 15, 2023
Cool Water Harmony

Cool Water Harmony

Cool Water (Brooke Pennock and Wendy McDowell) These two experienced singer/songwriters gained recognition in the Seattle folk rock scene in 2004 with the multi-award winning song, “Eddie.” They are lifelong friends that share a love of songwriting and Americana roots rock. Often compared to the Indigo Girls, Melissa Etheridge & Lucinda Williams, their all original slice of life lyrics are paired with a pop sensibility...

Local artist

6-9 pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
The Shed @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Friday, June 16, 2023
Songwriters in Seattle

Songwriters in Seattle

Join in the SiS group at SoulFood CoffeeHouse on the third Friday of each month. Great new songs and original material from 6-8 PM.

6:00pm
Upcoming Events – SoulFood CoffeeHouse
SoulFood CoffeeHouse, 15748 Redmond Way, Redmond

Friday, Jun 16, 2023
Arthur Buezo & Amber Lanterns

Arthur Buezo & Amber Lanterns

Local artist

7:00 pm
The Black Dog Arts Cafe, Restaurant and Entertainment in Snoqualmie, WA
The Black Dog Arts Cafe, 8062 Railroad Ave SE, Snoqualmie

Friday, June 16, 2023
Correo Aereo

Correo Aereo

Correo Aereo (Air Mail) is an award winning acoustic multi-instrumental and vocal Latin/World Music Duo. They perform traditional music of Latin America: especially of Venezuela, Argentina & Mexico, as well as their own original music deeply inspired by swimming and playing in these ancient rivers of traditions while being alive to organic innovation.

Local artist

7:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Market Stage | Crossroads Bellevue
Crossroads Public Market, 15600 NE 8th Street, Bellevue

Sunday, June 18, 2023
Cavort

Cavort

Goat, strings, and flutey things make this Celtic band! Our songs will launch you straight out of your seat and propel you to Ireland.

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

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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.

7:00pm
Events for June 2023 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Thursday, June 22, 2023 - Sun, Jun 25, 2023
Judy Collins

Judy Collins

Gold and platinum selling modern-day Renaissance woman esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions. An International treasure! touring in support of her 2022 release SPELLBOUND!

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2018

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

Thursday, June 22, 2023
Juice Box Boys

Juice Box Boys

Juice Box Boys 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...

6-9 pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
The Shed @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Thursday, June 22, 2023
Andrew Duhon

Andrew Duhon

” ‘Emerald Blue’ sits happily at the crossroads of harmony-drenched pop, rustic Americana, Appalachian folk and a half-dozen other styles, all meeting and mixing around the warmth of Duhon’s vocals. World-weary, stretched and full of soul.”

7:00 pm
Live Music | Treehouse Cafe, Bainbridge Island | National Name Acts, Dinner Performances, Wine and Beer on Tap
Treehouse Café, 4569 Lynwood Center Rd NE, Bainbridge Island

Thursday, June 22, 2023
PC and J and Friends

PC and J and Friends

PC & J are Pat Cole and Jamie Jenson, a musical duo not to be missed. They play a variety of music from jazz, rhythm & blues, folk, latin, including songs from […]

7:00 pm
- North City Bistro and Wine Shop
North City Bistro, 1520 NE 177th Street. Shoreline

Thursday, Jun 22, 2023
Oliver Mulholland

Oliver Mulholland

Irish folk musician

Local artist

9:00 PM
Events - Kells Seattle
Kells Irish, 1916 Post Alley, Seattle

Friday, June 23, 2023
Billy Brandt

Billy Brandt

Seattle-based songwriter, Billy Brandt, is an alley cat singer and steel-toed storyteller. Standing as the steam rises from the street's sewer grate, this squinting-eyed, herring bone newsboy cap-wearing lyricist reports on what he sees: a melancholy and malleable city with bents equally toward invention and woebegone worries.Imagine a smooth deep voice and swingin' rhythms drifting from a vintage stereo in a dimly lit black and white photograph. Billy Brandt's music radiates masculine charm and chutzpah. ...

6-9 pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
The Shed @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Friday, June 23, 2023
Steve and Kristi Nebel, along with JW McClure and Thaddeus Spae

Steve and Kristi Nebel, along with JW McClure and Thaddeus Spae

Steve and Kristi Nebel, along with JW McClure and Thaddeus Spae a fantastic night with a great variety of styles of music.   Our websites are as follows: https://jwmcclure.com/ https://sknebel.com/ About Steve and Kristi’s latest CD: "Great record!"  -  Seattle Jim Page "Excellent expressions. Fantastic title, wonderful music from a formidable duo!"  -  Bhaj Townsend…

Local artist

7:00pm
Events for June 2023 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Friday, June 23, 2023
Andrew Duhon

Andrew Duhon

Andrew Duhon is a songwriter from New Orleans, a teller of stories with an undeniable voice, weighted and soulful.  Duhon has released 3 recordings, the latest of which, ‘The Moorings’, was nominated for a Grammy in 2014 for ‘Best Engineered Album’.  He has toured solo for much of his career, and that troubadour element is...

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

Friday, Jun 23, 2023
Oliver Mulholland

Oliver Mulholland

Irish folk musician

Local artist

9:00 PM
Events - Kells Seattle
Kells Irish, 1916 Post Alley, Seattle

Saturday, June 24, 2023
JEAN LENKE

JEAN LENKE

Jean Lenke brings the joy of the 1940’s together with the spirit of the Folk & Jazz-Rock Fusion soundtrack of her own youth in an eclectic mix! Reservations strongly encouraged: RESERVE. 7:00pm - 10:00pm | The Garden is open! Enjoy cocktails and declicious food from STELLA. with live music.  Weather-permitting. Music will be moved into The Fireside Room if needed.

Seattle Events - Hotel Sorrento
Hotel Sorrento, 900 Madison St, Seattle

Saturday, June 24, 2023
Marianna

Marianna

Traditional to contemporary Jewish music sung in Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, English, Russian, Italian and Spanish

Local artist

7:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Market Stage | Crossroads Bellevue
Crossroads Public Market, 15600 NE 8th Street, Bellevue

Sat Jun 24, 2023

Singer-songwriters Nancy K Dillon

Local artist

7pm
Egan's Ballard Jam House - Performance Schedule
Egan's Ballard Jam House, 1707 NW Market Street, Seattle

Sunday, Jun 25, 2023
McKenna Esteb

McKenna Esteb

Local artist

12:00 pm
The Black Dog Arts Cafe, Restaurant and Entertainment in Snoqualmie, WA
The Black Dog Arts Cafe, 8062 Railroad Ave SE, Snoqualmie

Sunday, June 25, 2023
Chris Mitchell and Tim Scallon

Chris Mitchell and Tim Scallon

Chris Mitchell and Tim Scallon. Singer – songwriters.

3:00pm
Events for July 2023 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Friday, June 30, 2023
Larry Murante

Larry Murante

Singer-songwriter Larry Murante is well known for his soaring, mellifluous tenor, strong rhythmic guitar style, and engaging stage presence. He performs both originals and cover tunes. His award-winning original songs feature beautifully woven stories about everyday folks. They combine compassionate, socially conscious lyrics with an upbeat, joyful folk-rock style.

FAR-West Official Showcase artist 2017

6-9 pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
The Shed @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Friday, June 30, 2023
Brews Brothers

Brews Brothers

Brews Brothers; an acoustic trio focusing on folk, blues, and old rock \'n\' roll tunes.

7:00pm
Events for July 2023 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Friday, June 30, 2023
Folk Voice Band

Folk Voice Band

International Folk Songs and Dance Music

Local artist

7:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Market Stage | Crossroads Bellevue
Crossroads Public Market, 15600 NE 8th Street, Bellevue

Friday, June 30, 2023
Carl Verheyen’s Acoustic Blues Project

Carl Verheyen’s Acoustic Blues Project

Carl Verheyen, recognized as “One of the World’s Top 10 Guitarists” by Guitar Magazine and “One of the Top 100 Guitarists of All Time” by Classic Rock magazine, has created a wildly successful multi-faceted career. Verheyen has been Supertramp’s lead guitarist for the past three-plus decades and has more than 1,000 soundtrack credits on many of the most popular TV shows (Seinfeld, Frasier, Cheers, Happy Days, LA Law, Married with Children, among others) and movies (Star Trek, The Usual Suspects, Ratatouille, The Negotiator, hundreds more) of all time.

7:30 pm
Live Music | Treehouse Cafe, Bainbridge Island | National Name Acts, Dinner Performances, Wine and Beer on Tap
Treehouse Café, 4569 Lynwood Center Rd NE, Bainbridge Island

Friday, June 30, 2023
Babes in Canyon with Terra Nobody

Babes in Canyon with Terra Nobody

Eloquently blending big-pine folk, indie-pop, and sweet vocal harmonies, Babes in Canyon crafts music that is eminently engaging and very much of the moment. Born of a spontaneous writing session during a blackout, their debut EP Second Cities unfolds with an easy grace that belies the relative newness of the endeavor. Nuanced, expertly arranged, yet...

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

Friday, June 30, 2023
Pearl Django

Pearl Django

Local artist

8:00 pm
- North City Bistro and Wine Shop
North City Bistro, 1520 NE 177th Street. Shoreline

Saturday, July 1, 2023
R. X. Bertoldi & Son

R. X. Bertoldi & Son

Born and raised in Washington State, Bertoldi's learned all he knows about music from listening to other songwriters and musicians. He's been strongly inspired and influenced by the music of Robert Johnson, Lightnin' Hopkins, Little Walter, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, and Tom Waits, just to name a few.

Local artist

7:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Market Stage | Crossroads Bellevue
Crossroads Public Market, 15600 NE 8th Street, Bellevue

Sunday, July 2, 2023
Joshua Red Uttech

Joshua Red Uttech

Seattle based singer/songwriter Joshua Red Uttech, is a long time Pacific Northwest musician and performer. Playing acoustic rock, folk, blues, pop, and R&B. Original songs and classic hits, listen at uttechmusic.com.

5-8 pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
The Shed @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Dain Norman

Dain Norman

Dain Norman is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and audio producer. Norman is not really from anywhere; he moved his entire childhood from state to state, city to city. He considers himself most from both Florida and Georgia, US. Since middle school, Norman has been performing in bands, self-releasing his first solo album, performing every instrument and producing, "Michael" in 2008, in tribute to his late step-father. Norman began...

4-6 pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
The Shed @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Jaeden Luke

Jaeden Luke

Seattle based singer-songwriter Jaeden Luke writes acoustic pop music with hook driven melodies and lyrics that guarantee to resonate with every listener. Thanks to his admiration of The Beatles, he learned guitar at age 9 and has pursued music ever since; now he is often vocally and musically compared to Ed Sheeran and John Mayer. In 2020 Jaeden released Beautiful, a heartwarming and inspiring song written...

Local artist

6-9 pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
The Shed @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Thursday, July 6, 2023
Jacob Westfall

Jacob Westfall

Jacob Westfall is a young veteran of the Portland music scene and has gained recognition as one of the fastest growing singer-songwriters in the Pacific Northwest; often seen onstage with a family of collaborators and musicians of his adoptive hometown community. After appearances on shows like NBC’s The Voice (S12) and ABC’s American Idol (S1) he has released two projects: A full length record "Where We Are" (2018)...

5-8 pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
The Shed @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Friday, July 7, 2023
Bobcat Bob

Bobcat Bob

Bob “Bobcat Bob” Rice; guitarist and song stylist in the traditions of blues, folk, jazz, country, old-time, bluegrass, r&b, and rock.

Local artist

7:00pm
Events for July 2023 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Saturday, July 8, 2023
Ash Devine

Ash Devine

Ash Devine is a professional folk singer, community-based theater artist, and music educator from Asheville, NC and Blacksburg. Ash has produced two albums of original folk fusion music and is currently recording a third original and a collection of traditional Appalachian folk tunes. Known as a true “Folk Troubadour”, Devine\'s music spans across genres of…

7:00pm
Events for July 2023 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Sunday, July 9, 2023
Honeyville Rascals

Honeyville Rascals

Whether it's music from early 1900s Hawaii, jazz standards from the Great American Songbook, or their own original songs about everything from scenic road trips to mysterious murders, the Honeyville Rascals are playing what they love. Their music is rooted in the traditions of jazz, blues and folk. The duo weaves together vocal melodies & harmonies accompanied by ukuleles, banjo and percussion.

Local artist

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

Sunday, July 9, 2023
Hunty Lytes

Hunty Lytes

Hunty Lytes: solo acoustic www.huntylytes.com

3:00pm
Events for July 2023 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 - Wed, Jul 12, 2023
Leo Kottke

Leo Kottke

Twice Grammy-nominated acoustic guitar legend known for a fingerpicking style that draws on blues, jazz, and folk music, and for syncopated, polyphonic melodies

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2017

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

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Nicholas Russell

Nicholas Russell

Nicholas Russell's solo act features a new, and familiar, set of songs.  CLASSIC POP.  Songs you know and love, but often have to dig a little deeper to find. Nicholas Russell offers crowd favorites, peppered with a few originals.  Nick sings, plays both electric and acoustic guitars, piano, and flute during the set(s). Some songs are supported by both live instrumentation, and backing tracks produced in Nick’s studio, Electric Muses.  Nick plays videos for many of...

6-9 pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
The Shed @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Thursday, Jul 13, 2023
SOLD OUT!! Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore with The Guilty Ones w/ Dead Rock West

SOLD OUT!! Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore with The Guilty Ones w/ Dead Rock West

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2018

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

Friday, July 14, 2023
Sheri Robert Griemes

Sheri Robert Griemes

With a voice seeped in raw emotion and tender control, award winning singer-songwriter from Washington, Sheri Roberts Greimes performs her honest, vulnerable lyrics of love, loss and redemption in a way that cuts straight to the heart of her audiences. Sheri is a multiple Washington Blues Society Best of the Blues award winner and featured performer throughout the Pacific Northwest.  Flavored with country rock,...

6-9 pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
The Shed @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Friday, July 14, 2023
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…

7:00pm
Events for July 2023 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Sunday, July 16, 2023
The Shed Players

The Shed Players

The Shed Players love to share toe tapping, rootsy, folk, blues and traditional tunes sprinkled with some original songs for your listening pleasure.

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

Sunday, July 16, 2023
David Johnson

David Johnson

David Johnson: singer/songwriter www.davidjmusic.com

3:00pm
Events for July 2023 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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.

7:00pm
Events for July 2023 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Tuesday, Jul 18, 2023
Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore with The Guilty Ones w/ Dead Rock West

Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore with The Guilty Ones w/ Dead Rock West

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2018

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

Thursday, July 20, 2023
Self Doubt

Self Doubt

Attempting to keep acoustic punk rock alive, I have lived in Seattle my entire life (and it shows!) Grey skies and pouring rain always cheer me up-it's the damn sunny days we need to worry about. You can usually find me in West Seattle, busking here or there, trying not to sound out of tune.

6-9pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
The Shed @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Thursday, July 20, 2023
Sway Wild!

Sway Wild!

San Juan Island, WA-based indie folk-rock duo Mandy Fer and Dave McGraw are back at it with a new sound, and a new name: Sway Wild! Their exceptional vocal harmonies, coupled with Fer’s pioneering electric guitar work, have become a vehicle to carry them around the world, sharing stages with the likes of Iron &...

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

Friday, July 21, 2023
Dublin Abbey

Dublin Abbey

Folk-rock band Dublin Abbey is a 4 piece folk-rock band fronted by female and male vocals with an upbeat combination of familiar covers (ranging from the Beatles to Zeppelin and all sorts in between) along with catchy originals. You can see the band by visiting us at https://www.facebook.com/DublinAbbeyIrishMusic

7:00pm
Events for July 2023 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Sunday, July 23, 2023
Juicebox Boys

Juicebox Boys

Juice Box Boys 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...

6-9pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
The Shed @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Leadbetter Band

Leadbetter Band

Leadbetter Band was born after the final closing chapters of Jive Coulis in the early winter of 2017. In a sense it was a “re-branding” of Jive Coulis. Eric was the songwriter and frontman for Jive, and that is still the case with Leadbetter Band. His original songs played in LB are vast and diverse, from a classic rock sound to bluesy heavy jam sections featuring the

6-9pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
The Shed @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Thursday, Jul 27, 2023
Oliver Mulholland

Oliver Mulholland

Irish folk musician

Local artist

9:00 PM
Events - Kells Seattle
Kells Irish, 1916 Post Alley, Seattle

Friday, July 28, 2023
Anthony Lee Phillips

Anthony Lee Phillips

Anthony Lee Phillips has been performing original music with various instruments (but mostly guitar) for 16 years. Ranging from mellow singer-songwriter to heavy indie rock, you may also find traces of Brahms and Debussy in the harmonies, and melodic inspirations from Jeff Buckley and Jack Johnson. He also likes Hendrix. COME HANG OUT!

7:00pm
Events for July 2023 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Friday, Jul 28, 2023
Latona Family Band Doors at 6:30pm

Latona Family Band Doors at 6:30pm

Local artist

7:30 pm
The Black Dog Arts Cafe, Restaurant and Entertainment in Snoqualmie, WA
The Black Dog Arts Cafe, 8062 Railroad Ave SE, Snoqualmie

Friday, Jul 28, 2023
Oliver Mulholland

Oliver Mulholland

Irish folk musician

Local artist

9:00 PM
Events - Kells Seattle
Kells Irish, 1916 Post Alley, Seattle

Saturday, July 29, 2023
Paul Gerard

Paul Gerard

Paul Gerard Seattle indie artist, singer-songwriter known for his golden voice & heartfelt lyrics. Paul’s passion to "sing your world into being – with love" comes thru in his ballads, love songs and epic anthems on ecology, world cultures and all things heaven & earth. https://paulgerardmusic.com

7:00pm
Events for July 2023 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Sunday, July 30, 2023
Eli Lev

Eli Lev

Eli Lev - https://elilevmusic.bandcamp.com/album/true-north - a singer-songwriter from Boonsboro, Maryland (with Arizona and Indiana roots). Rising singer-songwriter Eli Lev is making the world a smaller place, one song at a time. Eli pens lyrics and melodies for everyday enlightenment—songs that resonate because they’re heartfelt, earthy, and offer the wisdom he’s gained through lifelong travel and self-discovery.…

3:00pm
Events for July 2023 – C and P Coffee
C&P Coffee, 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle

Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Ali Diane

Ali Diane

Ali Diane is a Pop singer/songwriter from Seattle Washington. Her interests and styles range from Modern Pop to classic Rock. She is becoming known for her soulful renditions that cross several genres. She is accompanied by Paul Koshak on stage. Paul is a skilled producer, drummer, pianist, and guitarist.

6-9pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
The Shed @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Thursday, Aug 3, 2023
Sunny Sweeney + Jim Lauderdale

Sunny Sweeney + Jim Lauderdale

Top FolkDJ-L artist 2017

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

Sunday, August 6, 2023
Mark Hurwitz and Gin Creek

Mark Hurwitz and Gin Creek

Mark Hurwitz and Gin Creek is a two-time nominee for Best Band by the Washington Blues Society. They specialize in jump blues, an upbeat style with elements of swing and jazz, but also play soul, funk, and roots rock - all with a strong rhythmic drive that keeps dance floors packed. The band maintains a busy schedule of club dates around western Washington, and has also performed at many leading festivals and events, including The Westport Blues Festival, The Gorge Rhythm and Blues Festival, The Sunbanks Festival, The Bite of Seattle, and Northwest Folklife. ...

6-9pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
The Shed @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Thursday, August 10, 2023
Larry Murante

Larry Murante

Singer-songwriter Larry Murante is well known for his soaring, mellifluous tenor, strong rhythmic guitar style, and engaging stage presence. He performs both originals and cover tunes. His award-winning original songs feature beautifully woven stories about everyday folks. They combine compassionate, socially conscious lyrics with an upbeat, joyful folk-rock style.

FAR-West Official Showcase artist 2017

6-9pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
The Shed @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Thursday, Aug 10, 2023
Oliver Mulholland

Oliver Mulholland

Irish folk musician

Local artist

9:00 PM
Events - Kells Seattle
Kells Irish, 1916 Post Alley, Seattle

Friday, Aug 11, 2023
Oliver Mulholland

Oliver Mulholland

Irish folk musician

Local artist

9:00 PM
Events - Kells Seattle
Kells Irish, 1916 Post Alley, Seattle

Sunday, August 13, 2023
Her Etc.

Her Etc.

Born in 2000 at Triad Studios in Redmond, Washington, Her etc. band ebbs and flows with time, spirit, and creativity. Self-described as experimental, Her etc. is inspired by many that have come before with roots stemming from folk, blues, bluegrass, funk, country, rock, and jazz. Whatever the voices in the band's "brain stew" say -- that is what is created. In the end, Her etc. band with Kim Dietz, Jeff Crookall, and Dan Gillespie is just a bunch of oddballs that love music! More at heretc.com

6-9pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
The Shed @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Sunday, Aug 13, 2023
Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh and Melissa Carper *partially seated

Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh and Melissa Carper *partially seated

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

Thursday, August 17, 2023 @ 7:30p
The Gothard Sisters

The Gothard Sisters

The Gothard Sisters

Local artist

The Triple Door
The Triple Door, 216 Union Street, Seattle

Fri, Aug 18, 2023
Gregory Alan Isakov

Gregory Alan Isakov

Showbox Presents Gregory Alan Isakov with special guest Shovels & Rope

Best Folk Album GRAMMY Nominee 2020

8:00 PM
Events | Showbox Presents
Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St, Seattle

Sat, Aug 19, 2023
Gregory Alan Isakov

Gregory Alan Isakov

Showbox Presents Gregory Alan Isakov with special guest Shovels & Rope

Best Folk Album GRAMMY Nominee 2020

8:30 PM
Events | Showbox Presents
The Showbox, 1426 1st Ave, Seattle

Thursday, August 24, 2023
Marianne Flemming

Marianne Flemming

Marianne Flemming, originally from South Florida is a veteran performer who has won numerous awards for her songwriting.Varying between a jazz-inflected, sinuous voice reminiscent of Rickie Lee Jones, the solid folk sensibility of Janis Ian, and the straight-ahead emotionalism of Patty Griffin. Marianne has toured across the country and been played on radioaround the world. She has just released her 5th recording project, recorded and produced at home, under lockdown and unrest with her husband Kevin Neil.

6-9pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
The Shed @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Sunday, August 27, 2023
Randy Norris & Jeff Nicely

Randy Norris & Jeff Nicely

Randy Norris & Jeff Nicely are an eclectic acoustic blues duo, with Randy on guitars and vocals and Jeff on harmonicas, each with roughly forty years of performance experience. Randy has a charismatic voice and intense, journeyman approach to his instrument, while Jeff displays a deep rhythmic and soulful presence on the harp. Both players are versatile in their mastery of a variety of musical styles, with rhythm ‘n blues as their mutual base during their more than twenty years of making music together.

6-9pm
Anderson School Hotel - McMenamins
The Shed @ McMenamins Anderson School Hotel, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

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