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➢  Tuesday February 17, 5:30-8:30, as part of the Tuesday Night Wild Music Series at the Mazama Public House, MPH - KishRIFFS - 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 both originals & some cover songs.  "Fun guitar playing, Fast Riffs and Heavy Energy sing alongs!"  No cover, tips always appreciated

➢  Friday, February 20, 6-8pm at Meza - Emele Clothier - Variety of tunes complementing Emele’s unique vocals and sweet guitar stylings.  50's through present.  A little country, folk and jazzy originals. Free

➢  Saturday February 21, 7-10pm at Kodis Noon Saloon in Pateros - Jack Conrad - a rising singer-songwriter and guitarist whose soulful acoustic performances blend heartfelt original songs with modern country covers. Inspired by artists such as Luke Combs, Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers, and Sam Barber, Jack’s music captures the grit and warmth of country while telling personal stories of love, loss, and legacy.

A self-taught musician, Jack began playing guitar at age 10, first performing for friends and family around the campfire. His debut single, Legacy, is now streaming on all platforms. 

➢  Tuesday February 24, 5:30-8:30 at Mazama Public House (MPH) as part of the Tuesday Night Wild Music Series - Gobblers Knob - A wonderful local group playing a variety of bluegrass, country, Americana, folk and rock music. Gobblers Knob delivers with 3-part harmonies and skillful playing.

➢  Friday Feb 27, 6-9pm at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop Pub - Kris Borgias - "Kris delivers rock/blues/& folk - sometimes referred to as "backcountry jazz" - think more melodic and harmonically varied. His energy feeds off the room and ranges from ambient to aggro, when called upon. He describes the singer/songwriter condition as follows: "We're really just a bunch of 6-string beggars." Come see and hear Kris for yourself - I know you'll be ener-JAZZED!"  No cover

➢  February 28 at the Methow Valley Community Center - Duende Libre - Latin Rhythms Workshop @ 1pm (open to all ages and abilities); Concert Performance @ 7pm.  Featuring Earshot Jazz’s 2024 Acoustic Jazz Ensemble of the Year.   Duende Libre means “free spirit", and the band creates a euphoric new jazz that honors its historical roots, while pushing the boundaries of genre to invoke a powerful sonic freedom. They create a “strikingly authentic blend” of jazz virtuosity with roots in rhythms from Cuba, Brazil and West Africa.  Pianist Alex Chadsey, percussionist Jeff Busch, bassist Farko Dosumov, and singers Chava Mirel and Frank Anderson.  Admission is by suggested donation, more if you can, less if you can’t. Cascadia Music events are “by the people and for the people”. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.  $20 adults, $10 youth (5-18), under 5 free.  Presented by Cascadia Music.  -  About the Workshop (1pm): “Pa Gozar! Intro to Clave & Afro-Latin Rhythm” Explore the rich and diverse rhythmic legacy of Brazil and the Caribbean through hands-on participation, call & response, and collective jamming. We focus on clave (meaning “key” in Spanish) and how it informs the interlocking parts which give this music its powerful groove. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of what clave is and how they can apply it to their own music. Ages 12 and up (no max participants). All levels and instruments

➢  Sunday March 1, 6:00-8:30 pm at the Twisp Valley Grange - Square Dance - Caller Alex MacLeod

and the local Four Rivers String Band.  $10 at the door; 18 & under FREE

➢  Tuesday March 3, 5:30-8:30 at the Mazama Public House (MPH) as part of the Tuesday Night Wild Music Series - Greg Rawlins - Returning to MPH this Spring. Greg is a singer/songwriter based in La Grande, Oregon, playing folk/blues/americana originals, and most recently released two separate full-length albums.

➢  Friday March 6, 6:00-9:00 at Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop - First Friday Open Mic - Come share your musical talents, spoken word, jokes & comedy, Cowboy poetry, or perhaps recite your favorite recipe. Hobnob with your fellow Titans of the local music scene and the voracious consumers of sonic pleasure pulses and vibrating string theory. Sign up starts at 5:45. play up to 3-5 songs: 12-15 minutes'.

➢  Tuesday March 10, 5:30-8:30 at the Mazama Public House, MPH, as part of the Tuesday Night Wild Music Series - Karen et Gil - "This Okanogan folk and rock duo sparks electric excitement. They bring to bear sublime harmonies, the highest instrumental expertise, an amazing song selection - including originals - and a palpable ménage of intrigue and thoughtfulness. You’ll be singing well into the night." No cover.

➢  Saturday March 21, 7pm (doors at 6) at the Winthrop Red Barn - Project Convergence - a bi-coastal American dance company uniting Bharatanatyam & American tap dance, two traditions rooted in distinct cultures, brought together without erasing what makes each unique. What emerges is an experience that feels both familiar & surprising, ancient and contemporary, grounded & electric.  Led by artists whose work spans stages from Lincoln Center to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Project Convergence blends technical mastery with storytelling, showing how Indian & African-American dance traditions intersect through rhythm, timing, & expression. The result is a performance that resonates across generations & backgrounds, accessible, rigorous, & deeply human.  Presented by Methow Arts.  For tickets click here.

➢  Friday April 17, 6:00-9:00 at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop - Uncle Doug - Playing music since 1971 “Uncle Doug” Cooper is a multi-faceted musician. Working as a talented bassist, an accomplished guitarist, an Impressive harmonica player, and vocalist, with a touch of piano & percussion to round things out. "Uncle Doug” plays Authentic Country / Folk Rock Experience, Featuring artists that include: Neil Young, CSN&Y, Grateful Dead, Jimmy Buffet, The Eagles, J.J. Cale, Pure Prairie League, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Charlie Daniels, And many, many more.  No cover.

➢  Friday April 24 , 6:00-9:00 at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop - Matt Mitchell Music Company - an original Americana project hailing from the Pacific Northwest. Centered around the old-soul, observational storytelling of Mitchell, who lives full time out of an imported Japanese bus, MMMC brings Mitchell’s tunes to life in solo, acoustic duo/trio and full band configurations. Mitchell's songs are equal parts clever, quick-witted and heartbreakingly confessional, (oftentimes all at once) translating well both in attentive listening rooms and rowdy rock halls. If ‘The Band’ took a road trip to Laurel Canyon and pulled their tour bus over to pick up John Prine hitching his way down the pacific coastline, their rolling jam sessions might sound a little like Matt Mitchell Music Co.

➢  Tuesday July 7, 5:30-8:30 at the Mazama Public House (MPH), as part of the Tuesday Night Wild Music Series - Two Crows for Comfort - We're so excited for the return of Two Crows for Comfort. Filled with rich harmonies, genuine, heart warming (and breaking) lyrics, the MCMA 2021 Roots Artist of the Year, Two Crows for Comfort spins stories into songs and songs into stories. This Canadian duo, accompanied by their pup, Elliot, live on the road full-time in their 18 foot camper making countless stops throughout Canada and the US. Their latest album 'Next To Me' is available now.

➢   August 25-30 - Jazz Week in the Methow - details to come!