By Daniel Landin
Wednesday, November 13
What: Andy Coe Band are lead by guitar master Andy Coe, who plays regularly with some of Seattle’s finest jazz and funk musicians to include Skerik (Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade, Skerik’s Bandalabra) and Joe Doria (organ, McTuff). This ensemble pays tribute to the music of Jerry Garcia with enough respect and deftness to pull Deadheads out of the woodworks, while being one of the most prolific and exciting Pacific Northwest jam bands.
Where: Urban Onion Lounge, 116 Legion Way SE, Olympia, WA, 98506
Time: 8-11pm
Tickets: $5 at the Door
More info: Restaurant open till 9, Bar open till close. All ages until 9:30 pm
What: Alice Stuart and A Few Good Men: Blues guitarist Alice Stuart has received critical acclaim for her recordings, including ‘Freedom’ and ‘can’t find no heaven’ and has toured the US and the UK over her 40-plus year career. Relix magazine called her “an essential American Blueswoman” in 2003 – any fan of blues music will leave satiated.
Where: The Royal Lounge, 311 Capitol Way N, Olympia
Time: 7:30-10:30pm
Tickets: $5 cover at the door. 21+
Links: www.alicestewart.com
Thursday, November 14
What: Jazz Jam with Tarik Bentlemsani: Tarik’s skill and creativity on the guitar is something that leaves people in awe time and again. His wizardry is in full effect as lead guitarist of local funk band The Brown Edition, and when he is tucked away in the corner of a café with a 6-string acoustic. Every Thursday he hosts a great evening of jazz at The Pig Bar.
Where: The Pig Bar, 619 Legion Way NE, Olympia
Time: 8:30pm
Tickets: FREE, 21+
Friday, November 15
What: Pandit Debi Prasad Chatterjee, sitar master from India, will be joined by a tabla player for this intimate performance. Chatterjee is widely respected for his devotion to music and as a teacher of Indian Classical Music.
Where: Traditions Café, 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $20 general, $15 student/low income
Artist website: http://www.dpcsitar.com/
What: AndyInOly Presents Hillstomp with The Pine Hearts. Hillstomp is a ‘junkbox blues duo’. They make you move with their foot-stompin’ punkabilly sound. Their unique slide guitar set up and do-it-yourself percussion kit make for a novel stage to peruse with the eyes upon entering the venue, but once the first song hits you feel the power this duo is able to generate. They have been turning out large crowds in Olympia for years and this is sure to be a barnburner.
Where: The Royal Lounge, 311 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA
Time: 9pm – 1am
Tickets: $8 general admission, $6 students, AT THE DOOR
Links: http://www.hillstomp.com/
Saturday, November 16
What: 6th Annual Olympia Record Show, produced by Rainy Day Records. Rainy Day is a special breed; a surviving local record store, and here they bring together all willing music vendors and traders to create “a really great record store dropped into your town for a day.” All formats with a focus on VINYL and all genres of music for every possible listener.
Where: Olympia Elks Lodge, 1818 4th Ave E, by Ralph’s Thriftway
Time: 3-7pm
Tickets: $2 admission at the door
Full bar available for 21+
For more info, contact – OlympiaRecordShow@yahoo.com
What: Correo Aereo is an award winning multi-instrumental and vocal Latin American duo performing traditional music from Venezuela, Argentina and Mexico. They are lauded for their original compositions, and “…listening to their performance one can unite space and time across cultures,” according to Dr. Juan Tony Guzman, Head of Jazz Dept. at Luther College. Their music is richly polyrhythmic and soulfully melodic, and most of all, it is absolutely beautiful.
Where: Traditions Café, 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $15 general, $10 students/low income
More info: http://www.correoaereo.us/
What: Chuck Stentz and the Joe Baque Trio. This is great jazz and great food. Saxophone master Chuck Stentz joins local piano legend Joe Baque, the brilliantly lucid Steve Luceno on bass and accomplished conga player Michael Olson. Part of the Late Night Music Series which is dependable for having local jazz greats on hand.
Where: Waterstreet Café, 610 Water St, Olympia
Time: 9pm – 11:30
Tickets: reservations for dinner and show at 360-709-9090
More Info: http://www.joebaque.com/
What: Eleanor Murray Tour Homecoming Show, with The Mona Reels, and Woolen Warrior. Eleanor’s original folk music can be both gorgeous and edgy. Her voice is commanding and delicate, she writes prolifically and seems to be on tour often. This will be the 33rd and final performance of her current tour.
Where: THE ROSE HOME FOR FOLK, 1613 Brawne Ave NW
Time: Potluck at 6pm; Show at 7pm
Tickets: $5-$10 sliding scale, All Ages
More info: http://eleanormurray.com/
Monday, November 18
What: Luigi LaCross, led by Steve Luceno (string bass, percussion, steel string guitar) is playing original music by all of it’s players – John Croarkin (flutes, sax, harmonica), Drew Gibbs (piano, flute, drums), and Phil Lawson (guitar). They are also performing the works of Brazilian composers Hermeto Pascal and Jovina Santos Neto. Very intriguing ensemble and repertoir.
Where: The Royal Lounge, 311 Capitol Way, Olympia
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $5 suggested donation at the door
More info: There is live jazz every Monday night at the Royal Lounge
Link: www.olympiajazzcentral.com
