The upcoming June 11 West Seattle Art Walk will feature Art of Music with events in the Admiral District, Alaska Junction, and Morgan Junction
July 11 (Summer Fest Eve) – Norman Baker @ WEND Jewelry in the Admiral District.
Click here for Norman Baker’s flier.
Norman Baker is a Seattle based artist rooted in Barrel Aged Americana, Lumber Rock, and Roots Music. Baker has played on over 35 albums, performs 200+ shows a year, and is releasing a new album soon co-produced by Jim Roth of Built to Spill. He was touring the Western US when the pandemic hit and can’t wait to be back on the road. He’s shared the stage with Brandi Carlile, Shooter Jennings, Father John Misty, Craig Morgan, Haley Heynderickx, The Head and the Heart, Jeff Crosby, Don Carlos, Robin Eubanks, and Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons. He’s also worked on records with Doug Lancio (of John Hiatt and Patti Griffin’s bands), Mike Coykendall (of M Ward, She & Him, Sallie Ford, Bright Eyes), and Brad Pemberton (of Ryan Adams, Willie Nelson, Minnie Driver, Steve Earle’s bands). Baker was also bassist and “female falsetto” backing vocalist for reggae legends Mykal Rose (Black Uhuru), Keith & Tex (“The Harder They Come” Soundtrack), 8 years touring with Winston Jarrett, as well as the bands of Vicci Martinez (The Voice, Orange is the New Black), The True Spokes (Flowmotion), and his non-performance productions include field recordings in the Niger Delta, and Jimi Hendrix Tribute recordings for KBCS 91.
“Norman Baker sings his own songs and marches to his own beat – encapsulating the essence of American music and following in the footsteps of the greats that came before him.” – Mason P. Winfree, WUAG 103.1FM – Greensboro, NC
“Norman Baker’s latest single is as crisp and clean as the Pacific Northwest mountain air and just in time to roll down the car window for a summertime road trip; country-rock heaven.” – Iaan Hughes, KBCS 91.3FM Seattle
Photo Credit: Robert Brian Photography
July 11 (Summer Fest Eve) – Birch Pereira & The Gin Joints@ Verity Credit Union in the Alaska Junction.
Click here for Birch Pereira & the Gin Joints’ flier.
Birch Pereira & the Gin Jointsare a popular Northwest band who perform extensively on the West Coasts of the US and Canada with recurring gigs in New York City, New Orleans and Los Angeles as well. To step into the soundscape of Birch Pereira & the Gin Joints is to have your fingers on a veritable radio dial. With deep sonic roots in virtually every style of mid-20th century American music – from americana to blues to jazz, soul and vintage rock ’n’ roll – the versatile Seattle-based band offers a rangy dial’s worth of songs for audiences who want to sock-hop in poodle skirts one minute, rock out to hot guitar licks the next and later hug their honeys under the stars as a car stereo plays into the night. In 2016 their first album, Dream Man, won Earshot Jazz Society’s “Northwest Jazz Recording of the Year” and in 2017 & 2018 Birch was nominated as “Vocalist of the Year”. Their second album “Western Soul,” which features western-tinged jazz and soul originals, was released in March 2018 and received enthusiastic reviews from No Depression, PopMatters, JazzIs and steady airplay on a diverse array of stations in the Northwest and beyond, including KEXP, KNKX KBCS, WVPR, KBOO and many others. Featuring front man Birch Pereira’s “old soul” tenor voice and his skilled bass playing, the Gin Joints offer captivating arrangements of well-crafted originals and well-chosen covers. The band features skilled and versatile musicians who share the same love of the American song traditions and the desire to offer fresh interpretations. Whether as a trio or with the addition of a pulsating horn section, the band will take you on a sonic tour of great music. Tune in, fasten your seatbelts and prepare to be transported.
July 11 (Summer Fest Eve) – Marco de Carvalho @ Pine Lake Cellars in the Morgan Junction.
Click here for Marco de Carvalhos’ flier.
Playing from his extensive repertoire of over 30 years of music from Rio de Janeiro as well as his own arrangements, Marco has performed in clubs, universities, and festivals throughout Brazil, the USA, and Europe. He was recently awarded the opportunity to perform at the Seattle Center during 2022/2023 by Artists at the Center. Local past performance venues include Jazz Vespers, Tula’s Restaurant and Jazz Club, Bellevue Jazz Festival, Teatro Zinzani, and the Northwest Guitar Festival.
Each musician will be performing family-friendly content for 90 minutes at their Art of Music event, from 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm, with one 15-minute break at the midway point.
Stay tuned for updates on Art of Music events June through December 2024!
See our Art of Music Facebook Event on our West Seattle Art Walk page, then click the dates you’re interested in to get updates. Participating Art Walk businesses will also have event flyers on display. We are grateful for the passion and drive of project originator and coordinator John Redenbaugh – thank you, John, for enriching the West Seattle Art Walk!
Music can evoke passion, emotion, and joy. The Art of Music provides an opportunity for aspiring musicians to combine the appreciation of visual arts with the appreciation of musical expression. This special event, presented by the West Seattle Junction Association, was created to complement Art Walk for the benefit of ALL Art Lovers.
Special thanks go to the Admiral Neighborhood Association as a Supporting Sponsor for their donation to help underwrite The Art of Music events in the Admiral District.
Contact: info@admiralneighborhood.org
Special thanks go to the Morgan Community Association as a Supporting Sponsor for their donation to help underwrite The Art of Music events in the Morgan Junction.
Contact: mocacnc@gmail.com
Special thanks go to Canna West Seattle as a Supporting Sponsor for their donation to help underwrite The Art of Music events in the Morgan Junction.
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The Art of Music is presented by the West Seattle Junction Association in conjunction with the West Seattle Art Walk.
Invitation to Apply as a Musician
The West Seattle Junction Association plans to present several performances by musicians in the heart of the West Seattle Junction, in the Morgan Junction, and in the Admiral District to take place during the Second Thursday West Seattle Art Walk Evenings for part of the year.
This Call for Musicians is an invitation to apply to be considered for performing for The Art of Music from 6-7:45 pm (with one 15-minute break at the midpoint). Applications will be accepted year around.
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