The upcoming July 10 West Seattle Art Walk will feature free admission Art of Music events in the Admiral District, Alaska Junction, and Morgan Junction
Abby K @ WEND Jewelry in the greater Admiral District
Steve and Kristi Nebel @ Verity Credit Union in the Alaska Junction
Golden Hart @ Great American Diner & Bar in the Alaska Junction
St. Bees Duo @ John L. Scott Real Estate West Seattle in the Alaska Junction
Karin Kajita and Al Shabino @ CAPERS in the Alaska Junction
Maggie Laird @ Itto’s Vino in the Alaska Junction
Marco de Carvalho @ Pine Lake Cellars in the greater Morgan Junction
OUR PERFORMERS
July 10 – Abby K @ WEND Jewelry in the greater Admiral District
Unique “Heart Rock” Melodies—Blended From an Origin of Folk, Pop, Country and Rock
Click here for Abby K’s flier. Click here to listen to music performed by Abby K.
Abby K draws upon many influences in her music from her childhood days in Kentucky and her exposure to the great American songwriters that transformed everyday stories into lyrical paintings. She conveniently short-hands her music as “Heart-Rock”, as humanity is a central theme of her songs, set to soundtracks as beautiful as the Pacific Northwest landscape, a place she calls home today. Since moving to Seattle, Abby has firmly planted deep roots in the songwriter/music community, where she performs regularly across the city and at festivals, including NorthWest Folk Life, Tumbleweed Music Festival, and the Tucson Folk Festival. With four albums under her belt, in 2023, she chose to give back, with great gratitude, to the very community that helped give Abby her start. Through her efforts, a new music community has sprouted in the center of Lake Washington, called Mosiac MI, where on a monthly basis, she inspires others to share their musical talents in a highly supportive and enriching environment. For more information, please email Abby directly at lawndaisy31@gmail.com
SUMMER FEST EVE SPECIAL
IN THE ALASKA JUNCTION
Art of Music performances will be presented at five venues in the Alaska Junction during this year’s Summer Fest Evening:
Steve and Kristi Nebel @ Verity Credit Union
Golden Hart @ Great American Diner & Bar
The St. Bees Duo @ John L. Scott Real Estate West Seattle
Karin Kajita and Al Shabino @ CAPERS
Click here to view the Alaska Junction Summer Fest Eve flier.
Bonus Music During the July 10 Art Walk Evening:
* Bonjour Vietnam in the Alaska Junction will also feature live music (the Westside Jazz Trio) with no cover charge.
* VAIN in the Alaska Junction will feature live music (Honey Bear) for your listening pleasure.
July 10 – Steve and Kristi Nebel @ Verity Credit Union in the Alaska Junction
Topical Americana Plus – A Journey Through Love, Loss, and the Beauty of Life
Click here for Steve and Kristi Nebel’s poster. Click here to listen to music performed by Steve and Kristi Nebel. Click here to listen to Steve and Kristi Nebel perform.
Steve and Kristi Nebel have globe-trotted for the better parts of their lifetimes, while gradually gluing together a blend of songs that exceeds the sum of their two parts. Steve draws his wealth of inspiration writing songs from the arid agricultural regions of California to reminiscences of a DJ in the UK; a night drinking with a friend; what the Vietnam war has left some of us; and what is to come as the lights of life flicker. They raise their voices against injustice from time to time, with words that don’t shy from knife-edge observations about the environmental changes surrounding all of us. * Steve’s song lyrics weave in and out of nature themes, many of which are informed by his lifelong passion for the Pacific Northwest, and colored with the characters from four generations of Washingtonians in his family. * Kristi says songwriters can never resist stuffing that four-letter word into songs: “L-O-V-E”. Still it emerges, even after all these years of performing together, with music as a seemingly endless source of fuel and fusing of energy between them. “Thank you, Kristi, for your voice, and your love that has come so far with me.” – Steve * “I sing some of Steve’s songs in part to heal myself from what-ever has been eating at me at the time. In addition to the joys some of these songs give me, they have been, on our long journey together, indispensable to the navigation of my soul through life’s twists and turns.” – Kristi * They’re currently promoting their latest CD, “The Very First Time”. It made its way into the March 2023 Folk Alliance International Folk Radio Chart of the top 50 projects played on folk radio programs. * “Raven Speaks”, the Nebel’s 2010 production was chosen to be among the top ten albums of the year by Bob Sherman, host of the award-winning show “Woody’s Children” broadcast on WFUV, New York. * They’ve done nine tours of the UK wherein they played Fylde Folk Festival twice, Baafest twice, the Moor and Coast Festival in Whitby, Captain Cook Festival in Middlesborough and more. They also play local Washington state festivals, such as the Applesqueeze Festival in Steilacoom for the past seven years
July 10 – Golden Hart @ Great American Diner & Bar in the Alaska Junction
Heartwarming and Harmony-Drenched, Mixing Classica Americana with Modern Quirkiness
Click here for Golden Hart’s poster. Click here to listen to music performed by Golden Hart.
Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Golden Hart is a delightful mixtape by the guy and gal songwriters Dana Little (Late Tuesday, Preservation Society) and Joshua Dennis (Modern Relics, Westerly). Their heartfelt music is heartwarming and harmony-drenched, mixing classic Americana with modern quirkiness. It will make you want to laugh through your tears while you are singing along. With veteran Seattle multi-instrumentalist Brandon Milner (Campfire OK, Like Lightning) and drummer Sean Conta (Sadie J) backing them up, their sound is a dynamic and delicious good time.
Listen if you like: Fleetwood Mac, Elvis Costello, Fiona Apple, and/or when a cat cuddles up to sleep on you.
July 10 The St. Bee’s Duo @ John L. Scott Real Estate West Seattle
A Mixture of Jazz Favorites, Jazz Flavored Pop, Latin Jazz, Jazz/Rock, R&B, Jazz Flavored Classical, and Improvisation
Click here for The St. Bees Duo’s poster. Click here to listen to music performed by St. Bees Duo. Click here to listen to music performed by St. Bees Duo.
Dave St. Bees has created a new and pleasant sound that is interesting, but not intrusive. The music is a mixture of jazz favorites, jazz flavored pop, latin jazz, jazz/rock, r & b, jazz flavored classical, and improvisation. Listeners are pleased and surprised to hear some new impromptu arrangements of well-known songs, and some new, singable tunes as well. Tapping the foot and clapping hands is allowed! The music is accessible to everyone! Not too complicated. Easy to take. But interesting. DAVE ST. BEES, DUAL KEYBOARD. Dave St. Bees plays left-hand bass, piano, organ, e-piano, vibes and e-flute, blending all styles into a jazz-flavored non-standard repertoire. Improvisation is featured. KING DRE, DRUMS. King Dre (aka K.D.) has travelled the world studying African, Brazilian, Caribbean, and R & B beats, as well as being classically trained at Seattle University.
July 10 – Karin Kajita and Al Shabino @ CAPERS in the Alaska Junction
Piano and Bass Blending to Deliver Memorable Jazz for Your Listening Pleasure
Click here for Karin Kajita and Al Shabino’s poster. Click here to listen to music performed by Karin Kajita. Click here for a preview of Karin Kajita performing.
A native of Bainbridge Island, Karin started piano lessons at age eight. She studied with Professor Neal O’Doan at the UW and earned degrees in music and piano performance. She discovered a fascination for improvisation in college, and after graduation put away the books in favor of jazz. Her career has taken her around the U.S. and to Japan, Canada and Europe. She currently plays in the Atrium at 1201 3rd Avenue Tower in Seattle and at Kelnero in Edmonds. Karin received an artist support grant from the Jack Straw Foundation. She won first place in the Golden Key national competition for her composition, “Confluence”. Karin is the leader of the Karin Kajita Jazz Quintet. The Quintet specializes in hard bop repertoire and Karin’s compositions. The Quintet also performs “The Life and Music of Duke Ellington” which traces the arc of Duke’s half century career through his tunes and the spoken word.
Al started playing the bass in the late 60’s in garage bands but began focusing on jazz upon entering high school, where he was the bassist in the nationally acclaimed Kent-Meridian High School Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Hal Sherman. Al studied bass with the great Gary Peacock while at K-M and later with Abraham Laboriel while attending Oberlin College and gigged on the New York Jazz scene before attending law school. Al returned to Seattle in 1983, where he has played with local musicians and ensembles while practicing law.
July 10 – Maggie Laird @ Itto’s Vino in the Alaska Junction
A Rich Fusion of Jazz, Pop, Rock, and Cabaret
Click here for Maggie Laird’s poster. Click here to listen to music performed by Maggie Laird. Click here to listen to Maggie Laird perform.
Maggie Laird is an American singer, pianist, and songwriter. Her varied professional life began as an actress with companies in Chicago and in Seattle. She lives and performs in the Pacific Northwest as a soloist and with numerous notable combos and Big Bands. Recent highlights include a publishing deal with Fervor Records and winning “Best Jazz Song” at the West Coast Songwriters’ competition. She recently released three new singles, High Tide and High Time, Nothing But Magic, and Peut-être. “The release of these colorful numbers makes one look forward to Maggie Laird’s future projects.” -Scott Yanow. Maggie has had a diverse career as a stage actress, the music director for countless theatrical productions, and as a singer and pianist in several genres ranging from swing to rock. She hit the Seattle scene with the original New Wave group, Blackwood-Laird, spent the ’90’s working on cruise ships and honing new skills, and from 2000 on, performed as vocalist for the acclaimed Island Jazz Quintet. Both bands released recordings receiving wide airplay and acclaim. One More
Manhattan is Maggie’s first solo album, and in many ways reflects all these experiences, each song with a distinctive style and atmosphere, uniquely entertaining and infectious.
July 10 – Marco de Carvalho @ Pine Lake Cellars
An Enchanting Repertoire of Music from Rio de Janeiro and Beyond
Click here for Marco de Carvalho’s flier. Click here to listen to music performed by Marco de Carvalho.
Discography; Reviews and Articles; Jazz Guitar Today Article
Marco Antonio de Carvalho is a Brazilian performing musician, guitarist, singer, and composer. Born in the São Cristóvão neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he started out playing percussion with friends on the streets of his hometown. The guitar was ever-present in those days, so Marco developed his musical ability by “street learning” – playing by ear on the street, listening to friends and others with more experience. A favorite way to play was using the guitar as a percussion instrument and playing samba by tapping on tables and doors with his brother and friends. Marco fondly remembers warm days playing with friends under a tree on a sidewalk or at the beach where food and music merged. Music was all around when Marco was a teenager on his family’s home stereo and in the homes of relatives and friends, as well as live music at numerous street parties in Brazil throughout the year. At those parties, many people play instruments, sing, and dance. His experiences at Carnaval parades, matinee clubs, samba events, Tambores, and ritual rooms of Candomblé – the musical culture of his country – greatly influenced his musical development and style. At 17, he began to develop his personal sound, tone, and technique by playing professionally in nightclubs around Rio and playing Música Popular Brasileira while traveling across Brazil. Formally, he was trained at the Conservatório Brasileiro de Música and Instituto Villa-Lobos in Rio, where he studied musical theory, and harmony, and specifically, guitar performance with Sergio Vale and Juarez Carvalho (no relation). Marco studied harmony and composition privately with pianist Luiz Eça, and guitar with guitarist Helio Delmiro. He studied composition with Ronaldo Miranda at the Pro-Arte School of Music. Marco has performed with many musicians and accompanied crooners and singers across Brazil and the United States. Eventually, he had the opportunity to play and tour with Bandolim player Paulo Sá. First in Rio and then on the East Coast of the United States. When an opportunity arose to play the West Coast, Marco took it, eventually establishing his residence in Seattle, Washington. There, he continues to expand his life’s repertoire performing an extensive catalog of original compositions and songs from Rio de Janeiro, recording with fabulous musicians, leading workshops, and teaching lessons on guitar.
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.
COMING UP NEXT MONTH
August 14 Fae Wiedenhoeft @ West Seattle Grounds in the Admiral District
August 14 Larry Murante @ John L. Scott Real Estate West Seattle in the Alaska Junction
August 14 Belle Shea and Selena Tibert @ Due’ Cucina in the Alaska Junction
August 14 Westside Jazz Trio: frequent performers at The Alley: Bruce Barnard (Guitar), Michael Olivola (Bass), Jeff Ferguson (Drums) @ Bonjour Vietnam in the Alaska Junction
August 14 Stephcynie @ Beveridge Place Pub in the Morgan Junction
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
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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Special thanks go to Tim’s Tavern as a Supporting Sponsor for their donation to help underwrite The Art of Music events in the Admiral District and Morgan Junction.
Contact: info@timslivemusic.com
The Art of Music is presented by the West Seattle Junction Association in conjunction with the West Seattle Art Walk.
STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES ON ART OF MUSIC EVENTS JUNE THROUGH DECEMBER 2025!
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. 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 the Art Walk for the benefit of ALL Art Lovers.
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 (June through December).
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 round.
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