The upcoming December 8 West Seattle Art Walk will feature Art of Music with events in the Admiral Junction, Alaska Junction, and Morgan Junction!

December 8 – Explorative singer/songwriter Katrina Kope @ Great American Diner & Bar.  With 8 albums under her belt, Katrina has garnered massive respect among peers for her voice and approach to songwriting. She certainly has no fear of exploring new genres and material ranging from electronica, funk, reggae, trip-hop, R&B, and vocal improvisation. However, Katrina might tell you that her roots reside deep in jazz and blues. Check out her latest single “Above and Beyond” You can find her on Instagram @KatrinaKope     Click here for ’Katrina Kope’s flyer

December 8 –  Prolific Brazilian guitarist Marco de Carvalho at Zeeks Pizza in the Morgan Junction. Playing from his extensive repertoire of over 30 years of music from Rio de Janeiro as well as his own arrangments, 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. See him playing here.                       Click here for Marco de Carvalho’s flyer

December 8 –  Celtic fiddler Susan Burke at The Nook in the Admiral Junction. As an anchor of traditional Celtic dance music in the PNW, Susan is known for her fiery and swinging Irish, Scots, and Cape Breton music. It will be sure to get your toes tapping! She often appears with several Northwest bands: Red Crow, The Home Rulers, The Yes Bees, Making Time, and others. Susan has been a fiddle tutor at the Festival of American Fiddle Tunes, Dusty Strings, and many private and festival workshops. Susan’s debut solo recording,  Journey Home features traditional tunes of Scotland, Cape Breton, and Ireland.  Click here for Susan Burke’s flyer

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.

Happy Holidays from the West Seattle Art Walk and Art of Music!

Please enjoy this original holiday parody from Art of Music coordinator and accomplished lyricist John Redenbaugh.

Thank you John for bringing the joy of music to this year’s West Seattle Art Walk! 

To bring guaranteed holiday cheer for all, sing along with the following lyrics to the tune of Good King Wenceslas. 

HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS BRING CHEER
Parody lyrics by John Redenbaugh

Hometown holidays bring cheer,
Shopping, dining, sipping.
Bright lights, gifts for family dear,
Weather can be nipping.
Junction visits, time of joy,
Friendships over meal time.
Cash and credit cards deploy,
Memories of bells that chime.
Junction treasures do abound,
During this December.
Shop Small Saturday is found,
Something to remember.
Art Walk Evening, Silver Belles,
Paired with Art of Music.
Santa’s House with Christmas spells,
Offerings that are unique.

Stay tuned for updates on Art of Music events June through December 2022!

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 to share. 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.