Drew Martin is a songwriter from Maui, Hawaii. He’s been playing music in Seattle for nearly 15 years. Multi-instrumentalist playing a variety of 12 string guitars, ukulele & harmonicas… Songs inspired by nature & the places he calls home in the Mauna Kahalawai mountains. Songs from the heart.
MQ Stage & Lounge - No Cover!, 216 Union Street, Seattle
After a decade on the East Coast, Alexis Maurer returns to Seattle, bringing his explosive jazz guitar sound to the city’s vibrant jazz scene. Originally trained as a classical violinist, Maurer draws on influences from jazz, blues, classical, and funk to create a dynamic, genre-blending style that resonates with a wide range of audiences.
A Seattle native, Maurer has performed alongside many of the region’s jazz greats. For this performance, he’ll be joined by acclaimed bassist Phil Sparks. Don’t miss this high-energy show with compositions from Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Thelonius Monk, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray, Muddy Waters and many more!
Country boy heart and big city blues. The artist and the writer.
Raised in the foothills of Wyoming’s Big Horn Mountains, Billy Rosewarne first found music’s voice through the viola. Today, he is a full-time singer/songwriter whose songs are sometimes somber but rooted in hard truth that all of us carry.
Singer-songwriter Larry Murante is well known for his soaring, mellifluous tenor, strong rhythmic guitar style, and engaging stage presence. He performs both originals and cover tunes. His award-winning original songs feature beautifully woven stories about everyday folks. They combine compassionate, socially conscious lyrics with an upbeat, joyful folk-rock style.
Larry’s music is reminiscent of Jackson Brown, Lyle Lovett, and Marc Cohn. His extensive repertoire of originals and classic covers can be tailored to audiences at festivals, wineries, restaurants, pubs, private events, radio interviews, and house concerts.
In the past 10 years, Larry Murante has won more than 18 awards in US and international competitions for songwriting and performance, including Grand Prize Winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Other awards include the West Coast Songwriters Song Contest and the Great American Song Contest. His fourth CD release, Patch of Sky, has garnered critical acclaim and radio airplay in both the US and Europe.
NEW AGE FLAMENCO is a group of professional musicians who will provide the perfect music for concerts, festivals, weddings, receptions, parties, or corporate events in your area. Some of their regular clients include the Columbia Tower, the Four Seasons, Sorrento and Westin Hotels, Overlake Hospital (Bellevue), Benaroya Hall, Seattle Aquarium and several Seattle's authentic clubs and restaurants - El Guacho, Vinobella, MAISON DeLILLE, Agave Issaquah, Willows Lodge, Milagro Contina, etc
The band was formed in 1998 by bass player Oleg Ruvinov. In 1999,the band adopted name "New Age Flamenco" and practiced frequently playing popular tunes by Armik, Gypsy Kings, Carlos Santana, Ottmar Liebert and others.
Their music reflects a strong Latin connection, Mediterranean folk, European roots, jazz, and a Gypsy soul blended with the infectious rhythms of modern music New Age Flamenco personifies eclecticism by absorbing their influences and combining them to create a new, personal sound of their own. All musicians are professionally trained and have a great stage experience.
