➢  Tuesday, October 8, 6:00pm at the Methow Valley Cider House - Taco Tuesdays with KishRiffs - 4:30-6: Happy Hour! All drinks 25% off!  6-8PM: Live Music and great tacos! Singer, songwriter, and bandleader of the local alt-rock, indie-ska band The Full Uplift, Stephen Kish is an engaging big, barrel-chested troubadour, singing original songs about the human condition: Sometimes fun and frolicky, but also cognizant of the struggles we all face in this wonderful journey, hurtling through the vast darkness and vacuum of space. He's also unearthed many classics, some eclectic B-sides, and seldom heard Pub songs on the fringe. His "Riff-acana" guitar style is based on folk/rock/fingerpicking/and Blues & Rock influences from the Golden Era of guitar heroes: altered tunings and higher soni-consciousness. "Fun guitar playing, Fast RIFFS and HEAVY Energy sing alongs!" Free.

➢  Thursday, Oct 10, 6pm at the Twisp River Tap House - Fred Cooley - a solo performance primed to deliver his velvet-smooth vocals married to perfection with his buttery acoustical rock & folk inspired guitar notes. No cover with purchase 

➢  Friday Oct. 11, 6-8pm at Meza - Ben Wheeler - Ben is Seattle born and started playing classical guitar at age 10. Alongside a 40-year career as a classroom teacher, school administrator, curriculum developer and wilderness guide, Ben has played both classical and jazz guitar professionally in a wide range of venues in California and Washington.  Free.

➢  Friday Oct. 11, 6-9pm at OSB Winthrop - The Full Uplift - End of Season Party with The Full Uplift - Local, homegrown original alt-rock, indie ska-punk music, finished with a hint of reggae. We put the F-U in FUN! It's shake-it-up, groovy, dancy, rockin' music. Free.

➢  Saturday, October 12, 6:30pm at the Twisp River Tap House - Flowers for Wolves - back by popular demand to adorn us with their amazing folk, pop, & alt-country repertoire sure to get you dancing & singing along with their catchy lyrics & classic standards.  Check them out at flowersforwolves.com.  Free

➢   Sunday October 13, 5:30 pm at the Twisp River Tap House - Tamarack String Quartet - Methow Valley string masters to deliver an auditory genre fusion from pop to rock n’ roll, classical & everything in between that will be sure to make you smile, toe tap, snap, sing along & dance. Matthew Armburst & Anna Dooley on violin, Norma Shull on viola, & Pamela Hunt on cello. No Cover with purchase.

➢  Second Sunday (first one is Oct. 13) of every month, at 6:30pm at the Twisp Grange - Contra Dancing -  No experience or partner needed. By Donation.

➢  Tuesday, October 15, 6:00pm at the Methow Valley Cider House - Taco Tuesdays with Wayne and Breathe - 4:30-6: Happy Hour! All drinks 25% off!  6-8PM: Live Music and great tacos!  Two of the valley's finest jazzmen, together again after far too long.  Free

➢  Tuesday October 15, 5:30-8:30 at the Mazama Public House-an OSB place (MPH), as part of the “Tuesday Night Wild Music Series” - Daniel Kosel - a Seattle-born, Montana-raised musician, poet, guitarist, and singer-songwriter whose music is a blend of Country, Blues, and Rock. Built on tight grooves, creative guitar, sultry vocals, and intelligent lyrics. Daniel’s style reflects the influences of artists including Dwight Yoakam, Merle Haggard, ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and AC/DC. Daniel Kosel is a prolific touring musician who has opened for national acts and performed at live music venues of note. Free.

➢   Thursday October 17, 5:30-8:30 at the OSB Taproom, Twisp - Goad-Lone Duo - Greg Goad and Will Lone embark on an improvisational musical journey. This electric guitar and drum duo will explore several genres of instrumental and vocal music with live looping, exotic grooves, soundscapes, jazz with a light dose of acid, and some original vocal tunes. Free

➢   Thursday October 17, 5:30-8:30 at Twisp River Tap House - Karaoke - Hosted by KJ April Peterson.

➢   Friday October 18, 6pm at Meza - The Broken Hipsters Jazz Trio - with Dave Nolet on bass, Marcus Duke (who recently fell and broke his hip!) on piano, and George Schneider on flute.  We expand the repertoire beyond the standards, exploring rarely heard tunes by Carla Bley, Bill Evans, Oregon, and others.  Meza has wonderful food, drink, and atmosphere.  You'll be transported out of the Methow Valley!  No cover.

➢    October 18, 19, and 20 - The Winthrop CiderGrass Festival -  Winthrop will play host to some of the West Coasts best Bluegrass musicians and Cider makers, for a music fest for the ages.  Event will take place at the Red Barn in Winthrop with a Main Stage, jam areas, food trucks and Gospel bluegrass on Sunday.  Three days of Acoustic Music 🎶 on a Full Moon 🌕 Weekend.  Bands include: Tony Furtado Band, Joe Craven Band, Never Come Down. Bigfoot Mojo, Four Rivers String Band, Horseneck. Pine Hearts. High SeaGrass, The Misery Whips, and Sagebrush Gypsies.  For tickets go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cidergrass-music-festival-tickets-841655162247

➢  Saturday, October 19, 6:30pm at the Twisp River Tap House - Welter Brothers - The Welter Brothers Corban and Jackson are primed to deliver their repertoire of classic stringed instruments-wielding a blood harmony of sound. Like the Louvins, Monroes, and Everlys, they have spent countless hours melding their individual sounds into a cohesive unit. No Cover with purchase. corbanwelter.com/brothers

➢  Sunday at 5:30 at the Twisp River Tap House - Terry Hunt - Terry plays the first hour on classical guitar and then great local jazz players join him for a no-holds barred session.  No cover.

➢  Tuesday, October 22, 6:00pm at the Methow Valley Cider House - Taco Tuesdays with Swallowtail - 4:30-6: Happy Hour! All drinks 25% off!  6-8pm: Live Music and great tacos!  Wonderful original music from two of the valleys favorite singer songwriters, Emele Clothier and Matt Armbrust.  Free

➢  Tuesday October 22, 5:30-8:30pm at the Mazama Public House-an OSB place (MPH), as part of the “Tuesday Night Wild Music Series” - Cory Phillips - an exceptionally gifted and unique singer and versatile songwriter. Known for his soulful and sensual performances, he is one of the best male voices around today. He consistently delivers concerts filled with intellect, warmth, and sexuality that leave audiences captivated. His latest studio album SEX THIRSTY LOVE HUNGER, a dirty bouquet of groove, pop, and soul reached #28 on the Billboard New R&B Albums chart. No cover.

➢  Thursday, October 24, 5:30-8:30pm at the OSB Taproom in Twispworks - Matt Armbrust and Emele Clothier - "indicana" - originals and covers.  Free.

➢  Thursday, Oct 24, 6pm at the Twisp River Tap House - Fred Cooley - a solo performance primed to deliver his velvet-smooth vocals married to perfection with his buttery acoustical rock & folk inspired guitar notes. No cover with purchase 

➢ Friday October 25, 6:00-9:00 at the OSB Pub Winthrop - Grover - Grover is an Okanogan County native singer songwriter who grew up in Tonasket, Wa. He has been playing in bands and solo gigs for eons. From busking in Jerusalem and Mexico, to playing in churches, bars and coffee shops. His love and passion for music encompasses a broad spectrum. His choice musical selections and performance, will certainly entertain you. An evening that’s not to be missed.  Free

➢ Friday October 25, 6:00-8pm at Meza - Friday Feels - back where it all began, for this mellow group with Loren Boley and Soleil Kelly.  Free

➢  Saturday Oct 26, 7pm at the Twisp River Tap House -  Halloween Costume Party with the Crunk Monks - featuring the funkadelic Crunk Monks with special guests DJ's Mantis and Wes Wil.  A soup, warm coat & blanket drive. & cash prizes for best costume, best duo or group. $5 entry with soup, warm coat or blanket donation/$10 without. Doors at 7pm – show at 8pm

➢   Saturday October 26, 5:30-8:30 at the OSB Taproom , Twisp - Wes Wil - Local Hip-Hop artist Wes Wil, brings his high energy spirit along with some special guests, for an exciting night of groove & rhyme. Free

➢  Sunday Oct 27 at 5:30 at the Twisp River Tap House - Terry Hunt - Terry plays the first hour on classical guitar and then great local jazz players join him for a no-holds barred session.  No cover.

➢   Saturday, November 16 details tba - Jovino Santos Neto - (This is a special limited seating performance at one of our valley's fine restaurants. If you are interested, please email me). Three-time Latin Grammy nominee Jovino, a master pianist, composer and arranger, is one of the most important Brazilian musicians working today. Currently based in Seattle, Washington, he has throughout his career been closely affiliated with the Brazilian master Hermeto Pascoal. He was an integral part of Pascoal's group from 1977 to1992,
where he fine-tuned his artistry, performing around the world and co-producing several legendary records.

➢   Thursday Nov 21, 5 to 7 pm at Sun Mountain Lodge - Fred Cooley - Acoustical Guitar and Vocals from the 50’s to the 2000’s.  Free.

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