Welcome to George Schneider's
Methow Music Monthly
Festival Questions?: email MethowMusicMonthly@gmail.com

The more detailed performance schedule and ticket info:
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Tuesday Aug 25, 5:30pm at the Mazama Public House - Jazz Train with Nancy Zahn. Jazz Train is David Nolet, upright bass; Kirk Schumacher, drums; George Schneider, flute; Marcus Duke, piano. Guest vocalist Nancy Zahn. Free.
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Wednesday Aug 26, 6pm at the Winthrop Public Library - The Will Lone Quartet, with Jenny Xu (piano), Jun Iida (trumpet), Ben Feldman (bass), and Will Lone (drums). Pre-concert discussion at 6pm featuring the amazing musician and educator Jovino Santos Neto. Reception following the performance for everybody. Free.
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Thurs Aug 27, 7pm (doors open 6:30) at The Merc Playhouse - Jovino Santos Neto (solo piano); plus Jenny Xu/Ben Feldman Duo (piano and bass). Tickets $30, limited seating (~120) requires advance ticket sales ONLY - send email request to MethowMusicMonthly@gmail.com. No tickets at the door. Students Free.
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Friday Aug 28, 7pm at the Twispworks Pavilion - EntreMundos. an electrifying Seattle-based band who bring to the stage an uplifting and kinetic mix of deep Brazilian roots flavored with world rhythms. A collaboration with Twispworks and their Fourth Friday series. Free
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Saturday Aug 29, 10am Methow Valley Community Center - Jazz School Workshops - intimate classes with instructors Jenny Xu, Ben Feldman and others). Students/youth free. Others $25.
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Saturday Aug 29, 7pm (doors open 6) at the Methow Valley Community Center - Greta Matassa Quintet. Greta on vocals; with Brian Monroney, guitar; Clipper Anderson, bass; Mark Ivester, drums; and Hans Tueber, sax. Tickets $25, tickets ONLY at the door (large room with plenty of seats). No credit cards. Cash, check, or Venmo welcomed at door and bar. Students free.
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Sunday Aug 30, 11:30 am (doors at 11) at the Methow Valley Community Center - Lynette Westendorf Trio performing One World. David Nolet (upright bass), Kirk Schumacher (drums) and Lynette on piano. Free, donations accepted.
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Sunday Aug 30, 1pm at the Methow Valley Community Center - Jazz Brunch (details tba)
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Sunday Aug 30, 5pm (doors at 4:30) at the Methow Valley Community Center - Local's Showcase - Jam Session and surprise performances to cap off the festival! Free, donations accepted.
Thank You to our Sponsors!
Festival Patrons:
Cascadia Music
Johnston Architects
Peter Morgan and Raleigh Bowden
Bill Pope and Teresa Castner
Judith and David Hardmeyer-Wright
Festival Partners:
Prentice-Balance-Wickline Architects
Phil and Cathy Davis
Friends of the Winthrop Library (FOWL)
Rick and Katie Swanson
Jo Wallace and Bruce Nitzche
Friends of the Festival:
Marcus and Chris Duke
Wayne and Linda Mendro
Dwight and Annie Filer
Get to Know our Artists
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JUN IIDA Interview at KNKX - Jun will be performing on trumpet with the Will Lone Quartet.
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JOVINO SANTOS NETO - check out his website