Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival

Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival May 14-17thThe Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival showcases a wide range of musical genres, including funk, R&B, MoTown, Latin jazz, vocalists, Blues, and traditional jazz.Internationally acclaimed artists and bands perform at 9 award-......More

Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival May 14-17thThe Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival showcases a wide range of musical genres, including funk, R&B, MoTown, Latin jazz, vocalists, Blues, and traditional jazz.Internationally acclaimed artists and bands perform at 9 award-winning wineries and historic downtown venues in the heart of the Lake Chelan Wine Valley.There are two types of Festival Passes available for purchase. An All Access VIP Festival Pass ($169.00) and a Saturday Single Day Pass ($129.00). Full 4-Day Festival Pass – $169.00: Transportation for Friday and Saturday performancesA glass of wine at check-inSpecials and discounts at participating local businesses and wineriesSaturday Single Day Pass – $129.00: Access to all Saturday performancesA glass wine at check-inTransportation for Saturday performancesSpecials and discounts at participating local businesses and wineriesFood and wine are available for purchase at each venue. Performance schedules are designed for you to see multiple shows each day and to enjoy artists at different venues. Over 40 performances at 9 wineries and venues throughout the Lake Chelan Wine Valley over 4 days.Award-winning wines served at every performance venue“Weatherproofed” weekend outdoor venues.Specials and discounts for ticket holders are offered by local businesses, eateries, and wineries around the lake.Net proceeds from festival ticket sales benefit local Chelan and Manson school music programs.Learn more at https://www.chelanwinejazz.com https://www.facebook.com/lakechelanwineandjazzfestival/about Meet the bands and incredible artists taking our 9 stages this May. Today we’re introducing CD Woodbury! This Washington Blues Society Hall of Fame inductee is a force of nature on the guitar. Stay tuned as we reveal more of our world-class lineup for the @lakechelanwinejazz May 14-17, 2026 Four days, nine venues, twenty bands, forty six shows visit: chelanwineandjazz.com

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Sunbanks Blues, Roots, Americana festival

Sunbanks Blues, Roots, Americana festival May 14th-17th

Sunbanks Resort, 57662 Hwy 155 N, Electric City, WA, 99123

Annie Eastwood & Friends featuring at Bad Albert’s, Ballard

Annie Eastwood & Friends featuring at Bad Albert’s Thursday May 14th, 6pm to 9pmAnnie & Friends featuring Beth Wulff on keys and bass, guitarist and vocalist Kimball Conant with John Rockwell on drums at Bad Albert’s in Ballard. Live music and featured guests on the 2nd......More

Annie Eastwood & Friends featuring at Bad Albert’s Thursday May 14th, 6pm to 9pmAnnie & Friends featuring Beth Wulff on keys and bass, guitarist and vocalist Kimball Conant with John Rockwell on drums at Bad Albert’s in Ballard. Live music and featured guests on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at this favorite Ballard venue.  No cover, relaxing, family friendly venue! A fabulous time with good friends is guaranteed. See you in Ballard.

Bad Albert’s, 5100 Ballard Avenue Northwest, Seattle, WA, 98107

Creole Soul Open Mic Jam Night Thursdays, Des Moines

Creole Soul Open Mic Jam Night Thursdays at 7 PM in Des Moines, WA, with host The Busby Band.Rock the mic, beat the skins, and spank the plank—Full backline provided.22341 Marine View Drive South, Des Moines, Washington 98198Soulful singers, melody minglers, hand clappe......More

Creole Soul Open Mic Jam Night Thursdays at 7 PM in Des Moines, WA, with host The Busby Band.Rock the mic, beat the skins, and spank the plank—Full backline provided.22341 Marine View Drive South, Des Moines, Washington 98198Soulful singers, melody minglers, hand clappers, toe tappers, and finger snappers.

Creole Soul, 22341 Marine View Drive, Des Moines, WA, 98198

Curtis Salgado Album Release at the Triple Door, Seattle

Curtis Salgado Album Release Thu, May 14 @ 7:30PM, Mainstage Theatre, 216 Union Street, Seattle Award-winning vocalist, instrumentalist and songwriter Curtis Salgado, the man NPR calls “an icon” with “a huge voice,” is revered worldwide for his ability to wring every ou......More

Curtis Salgado Album Release Thu, May 14 @ 7:30PM, Mainstage Theatre, 216 Union Street, Seattle Award-winning vocalist, instrumentalist and songwriter Curtis Salgado, the man NPR calls “an icon” with “a huge voice,” is revered worldwide for his ability to wring every ounce of soul out of every song he performs. Salgado is famed not only for his powerhouse live shows and ten previous albums, but also for his passionate and insightful original songs. He has been nominated three times for the Blues Music Award for Song Of The Year, winning in 2018 for Walk A Mile In My Blues from The Beautiful Lowdown. In total, he has won nine Blues Music Awards, including the B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year. DownBeat calls his songwriting skills “an impressive gift.” Billboard says Salgado’s music is “inspired and powerful.” Now, after 40 years of recording, performing, touring and songwriting, Salgado is back with Damage Control, his first full band album in four years, and it’s packed with fresh, original material. https://thetripledoor.net/mainstage-calendar $30 General // $35 Premium

The Triple Door, 216 Union St,, Seattle, WA, 98101

Mark Hurwitz & Gin Creek at the salmon Bay Eagles, Seattle

Mark Hurwitz & Gin Creek at the salmon Bay Eagles May 14th at the Salmon Bay Eagles club, 8pm to 11pm. Seattle’s longtime home of the blues and recipient of this year’s Best Blues Club award from the Washington Blues Society.  Special guest Eric Madis.

Salmon Bay Eagles, 5216 20th Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107

Twang Junkies at the Spar

Twang Junkies at the Spar May 16th, 7-10 pm

The Spar, 2121 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA, 98403

Michele D'Amour and The Love Dealers Trio featuring CD Woodbury, At Large Brewing, Everett

Michele D’Amour and The Love Dealers Trio featuring CD Woodbury @ At Large Brewing May 16th,  7-9 pm

At Large Brewing, 2730 W Marine View Dr, Everett, WA, 98201

The Soulfull 88's at West Seattle Eagles

The Soulfull 88’s at West Seattle Eagles on Saturday Nite, May 16 at 7:30… Billy Spaulding, Les White, Scott A Rongey… RAWKIN’ BLUES.

West Seattle Eagles, 4426 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98116

The Names at Dawsons Bar & Grill, Tacoma

The Names at Dawsons Bar & Grill May 16th, 8-11 pm

Dawson’s Bar & Grill, 5443 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409

Heather Jones & The Groove Masters at Rock the Dock Bar & Grill, Tacoma

Heather Jones & The Groove Masters at Rock the Dock Bar & Grill May 16th 8-11 pm

Rock the Dock, 535 Dock St # 118, Tacoma, WA, 98402

Annie Eastwood with Kimball Conant & The Fugitives at Salmon Bay Eagles, Ballard

Saturday May 16th, 8pm to 11pm, Annie Eastwood with Kimball Conant & The Fugitives at Salmon Bay Eagles in Ballard FOE#2141.Blues, Rock, Rockabilly, Swing, and a bit of everything. Kimball & the Fugitives features the flying fingers of Kimball Conant on lead guitar and ......More

Saturday May 16th, 8pm to 11pm, Annie Eastwood with Kimball Conant & The Fugitives at Salmon Bay Eagles in Ballard FOE#2141.Blues, Rock, Rockabilly, Swing, and a bit of everything. Kimball & the Fugitives features the flying fingers of Kimball Conant on lead guitar and vocals and the sultry vocals of Annie Eastwood with the dynamic rhythm section of Jeff Davies on upright and electric bass and vocals and John Rockin’em-well Rockwell on drums. Kimball & the Fugitives perform every style from Freddie King shuffles, smoldering grinders and Texas 2-beat blues, to swing, rock & roll, and R&B tunes.   We will be subbing for Ron Bailey & The Tangents and hope you will come out to the Eagles this Saturday for a great dance opportunity with the Fugitives. Salmon Bay Eagles Aerie #2141 Members Social Club 5216 20th Avenue NW Seattle, WA 98107 – 206/783-7791

Salmon Bay Eagles, 5216 20th Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107

Celebration of Life for Dick Powell at Aurora Borealis

Celebration of Life for Dick Powell at Aurora Borealis on May 17th 1-4 pm.Hosted by The Mark DuFresne Band, with Billy Stapleton, Kelly Leifer and Steve Peterson, a celebration of the life and career of legendary performer Dick Powell (1944-2025) with guest performances......More

Celebration of Life for Dick Powell at Aurora Borealis on May 17th 1-4 pm.Hosted by The Mark DuFresne Band, with Billy Stapleton, Kelly Leifer and Steve Peterson, a celebration of the life and career of legendary performer Dick Powell (1944-2025) with guest performances by Stacy Jones, Kevin Sutton, Tim Sherman and Annie Eastwood next Sunday at Aurora Borealis.   Free event and open to the public.    

Aurora Borealis, 16708 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA, 98133

Sunday Blues with The Mark Riley Trio

Sunday Blues with The Mark Riley Trio May 17th, 7-10 pm

The Spar, 2121 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA, 98403

Billy Shew Jam at Dawson’s every Sunday

Billy Shew Jam at Dawson’s every Sunday 7-11 pm

Dawson’s Bar & Grill, 5443 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409

Monday Jazz at Brother Don’s Bar & Grill, Bremerton

Monday Jazz at Brother Don’s Bar & Grill, Bremerton, 6-9 pm

Brother Don’s Bar & Grill, 4200 Kitsap Way, Bremerton, WA, 98312

Billy Shew Jam every Tuesday night at the Burien Eagles

Billy Shew Jam every Tuesday night at the Burien Eagles 7-10 pm 

Burien Eagles, 920 SW 150th St, Burien, WA, 98166

Tuesday Vic Sorisio Jam at the Billy Blues Bar and Grill, Vancouver WA

Tuesday Vic Sorisio Jam at the Billy Blues Bar and GrillEverybody plays. Signups start at 7pm. Jam starts at 7:30. All styles, original or cover, all levelsBilly Blues Bar and Grill7115 NE Hazel Dell Ave.Vancouver, WA 98665360-694-3114)

Billy Blues Bar & Grill, 7115 NE Hazel Dell Ave, Vancouver, WA, 98665

Cory Wilds Band Tuesday open Jam Night at Elmer’s Bar and Grill

Cory Wilds Band Tuesday open Jam Night at Elmer’s Bar and Grill, 8-11:30 pm

Elmer’s Bar & Grill, 15027 Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien, WA, 98166

King Grand -Funky Jazz Wednesdays at the Spar

King Grand-Funky Jazz Wednesdays at the Spar 7-10 pm

The Spar, 2121 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA, 98403

McMenamins Presents: The Bruce Maier Blues Band with Backlash at the Spanish Ballroom

McMenamins Presents: THE BRUCE MAIER BLUES BAND with Backlash at the Spanish Ballroom with Backlash May 20th, 7pmDoors 6PM, All ages Event, $12.23https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/32135872/the-bruce-maier-blues-band-tacoma-mcmenamins-spanish-ballroom-elks-templeTHE BRUCE MA......More

McMenamins Presents: THE BRUCE MAIER BLUES BAND with Backlash at the Spanish Ballroom with Backlash May 20th, 7pmDoors 6PM, All ages Event, $12.23https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/32135872/the-bruce-maier-blues-band-tacoma-mcmenamins-spanish-ballroom-elks-templeTHE BRUCE MAIER BLUES BANDBruce made his living as a musician and singer throughout the seventies and into the nineties. He became a recording engineer with television production eventually owning a small studio writing over 200 of his own songs. His shows always incorporate at least six originals. He is a member of both the SSBA and the Washington Blues Society. He often visits musicians in Vegas helping in the studio playing guitar, bass piano or mandolin and also performs at the annual ‘Jam on the Rocks’ Blues Jam each year with other international musicians. Bruce was born in Pasadena CA and currently resides in the Centralia area in Washington.BACKLASH BackLash is a 5-piece cover band playing a variety of rock, country and blues music. Their selection of songs are classic hits that evoke good memories of another time and place. The band consists of Drums, Bass, Keyboard, two Guitars, Harmonica and four vocalists. The band has been together since 2011 playing throughout the South Sound and is based out of Olympia, Washington.

McMenaminsTacoma Elks, 565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98402

Acoustic Open Jam every Thursday at North End on Pearl

Acoustic Open Jam every Thursday at North End on Pearl. Hosted by Lynn Sorensen, Manuel Morais, and Al Maier 7-11pmBring your guitar, your voice, or just come enjoy the music. 7–11PM No Cover | 21+ Ruston

North End On Pearl, 5037 North Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA, 98407

Mark Dufresne band at Kimball Coffeehouse, Gig Harbor

mark dufresneFri May 22nd 7:00pm (PDT)Kimball Coffee House, 6659 Kimball Dr a102, Gig Harbor, WA 98335, USA  May 22nd Kimball’s Gig Harbor, Mark Dufresne 7-9pm

Kimball’s Coffeehouse, 6659 Kimball Dr, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335

Mcmenamins Presents: One Way Out (Allman Brothers tribute) at the Spanish Ballroom, Also- Rafael Tranquilino, Tacoma

One Way Out (Allman Brothers tribute) Friday May 22nd 8pm at the Mcmenamins Spanish Ballroom in Tacoma. Doors- 7pmhttps://www.etix.com/ticket/p/94427063/one-way-out-allman-brother-tribute-tacoma-mcmenamins-spanish-ballroom-elks-templeOne Way Out PDX is the Portland, OR ......More

One Way Out (Allman Brothers tribute) Friday May 22nd 8pm at the Mcmenamins Spanish Ballroom in Tacoma. Doors- 7pmhttps://www.etix.com/ticket/p/94427063/one-way-out-allman-brother-tribute-tacoma-mcmenamins-spanish-ballroom-elks-templeOne Way Out PDX is the Portland, OR based 8-member powerhouse tribute to the music of the great Allman Brothers Band. One way Out is taking the Northwest by storm with their high energy and inspired live performances of the music of one of the best live rock bands of all time. Everyone One Way Out show is a different experience, with the repertoire representing the long history of this great band.Website: https://onewayoutpdx.com/Rafael Tranquilino was Awarded “2023 Best Electric Blues Guitar” – He gained popularity in the U.S. playing guitar and as acting musical director for the Randy Oxford Band (2007 – 2011) before branching out and forming the Rafael Tranquilino Band in 2011. Additionally, during this time, Rafael became a skilled music producer, with past and ongoing projects in the works. In the year of 2020, Rafael decided to use his production skills and started his career as a Music Producer and adding his own special touch to any music genre that comes his way, including his own.  “The music I play is to rock your heart & soul- to expand your awareness.” – Rafael Tranquilino

McMenaminsTacoma Elks, 565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98402

Moondance – Van Morrison Tribute, at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, Suquamish

Moondance – Van Morrison Tribute, May 22nd @ Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, Suquamish 8:30 – 10:00 pmMoondance – Van Morrison Tribute brings the soulful magic of Van Morrison to life in an unforgettable evening of timeless music. From the smooth swing of “Moondance......More

Moondance – Van Morrison Tribute, May 22nd @ Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, Suquamish 8:30 – 10:00 pmMoondance – Van Morrison Tribute brings the soulful magic of Van Morrison to life in an unforgettable evening of timeless music. From the smooth swing of “Moondance” to the uplifting energy of “Brown Eyed Girl,” “Domino,” “Into the Mystic,” and “Wild Night,” this show captures the heart, soul, and Celtic spirit of one of music’s most distinctive voices. Close your eyes and you’ll feel transported to another era—where rhythm and blues meet poetic storytelling.

Supuamish Clearwater Casino Resort, 15347 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish, WA, 98392

Elevators at the Spar, Tacoma

Elevators at the Spar May 23rd, 7-10 pm

The Spar, 2121 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA, 98403

Blood Sweat & Tears at Jazz Alley, Seattle

blood sweat & tearsSat May 23rd 7:30pm (PDT)Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA   Event by Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley and Washington Blues Society 2033 6th Ave, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98121 Public · Anyone on or off Facebook Dimitrio......More

blood sweat & tearsSat May 23rd 7:30pm (PDT)Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA   Event by Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley and Washington Blues Society 2033 6th Ave, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98121 Public · Anyone on or off Facebook Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley welcomes Blood Sweat & Tears for four nights and six shows. Sam Ryan (Vocals), Brad Mason (MD & Trumpet), Bryan Davis (Trumpet), Anibal Rojas (Sax), Ozzie Melendez (Trombone), Adam Klipple (Keys), Ric Fierabracci (Bas and Dylan Elise (Drums) Show times Thursday and Sunday at 7:30pm. Show times Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm Thursday and 5:30pm Friday – Sunday. artist infoIt’s been five decades since drummer/producer Bobby Colomby and friends assembled the first group to successfully blend rock and jazz into a genre-crossing sound and style. So successfully in fact, that the band’s second album, Blood Sweat & Tears, topped the Billboard charts for many weeks and beat out the Beatles’ Abbey Road for the prestigious Album of the Year Grammy award. That album produced three major hit singles: “You Made me so Very Happy,” “Spinning Wheel,” and “And When I Die.”

Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98121

Heather Jones & The Groove Masters at Dawsons Bar & Grill, Tacoma

Heather Jones & The Groove Masters at Dawsons Bar & Grill May 23rd 8-11 pm  

Dawson’s Bar & Grill, 5443 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409