Stephanie Anne Johnson
Stephanie Anne Johnson debuted at Jazz Alley this week and I had to make a date to finally see her for the first time. They... Read more
Category: Local artist
This weekend
It’s been a while. I stopped doing this before the pandemic, and then the lights went out. That was a long time ago, and I’ve... Read more
Shorty’s Seattle years
David William Kearney, aka Guitar Shorty, passed away on April 20th at the age of 87. Shorty was a fixture in the Seattle blues scene... Read more
Free show on the waterfront Saturday
Friends of Waterfront Seattle is kicking off its three week Pier Sounds series this Saturday with three live bands, headlined by The Black Tones. It... Read more
A note of optimism
It’s been a long time, but bands are slowly returning to the stage, and audiences, though won’t be packing the floor, will be back with... Read more
It’s finally back
I just bought tickets to my first live show in over a year. It’s not til next month, but it’s exciting to have look forward... Read more
Playlist: NW Women in the Blues
Six women putting their mark on the local blues scene. ‘Georgia’ is out of place here, isn’t it? Stephanie does an moving cover, so it... Read more
Playlist: Tom McFarland
Tom McFarland played the Seattle blues scene in the 1970s before hrefore travelin’ on with his jazzy style to several other cities and recording three... Read more
Northwest blues profile: Sheri Roberts Greimes
Sheri Roberts Greimes is a local fixture with her vocal mixture of soulful blues and country. She doesn’t name any specific influences, but her sweet,... Read more
Playlist: Support your local artist from a distance
Here’s a playlist of local artists to enjoy while you “distance” yourself. Read more