Currently living in Seattle, guitarist Park Evans performs around the U.S. and Canada with vintage swing/rockabilly/country outfit Birch Pereira and the Gin Joints.

Originally from Ithaca, New York he grew up studying with classical guitarist Karl Wolff and British fingerstyle master Martin Simpson. Evans moved to Minnesota to attend Saint Olaf College where he studied composition and classical guitar. In Minneapolis he studied jazz guitar with Kevin Daley and Dean Magraw.

Evans has performed in multiple groups in the twin cities including genre-bending jazz projects Spirit of Chanhassen (led by Norah Jones and Mark Giuliani bassist Chris Morrisey), Enormous, Fire Bell, and the Park Evans Quintet, indie rock with Corey Palmer & Love Trade, and reggae/world music with New Primitives. He has worked extensively with jazz vocalists Sophia Shorai and Katie Gearty as well as collaborating with cellists Michelle Kinney and Jacqueline Ultan, guitarist Mike Michel, and legendary bassist Anthony Cox (Stan Getz, John Scofield).

Mark Hurwitz is a two-time nominee for Best Band by the Washington Blues Society, and this year leader Mark Hurwitz was nominated for the second year in a row for Best Piano/Keyboard. They specialize in jump blues, an upbeat style with elements of swing and jazz, but also play soul, r&b, and roots rock. The band maintains a busy schedule of club dates around Washington State, and has performed at many festivals and events, including Bite of Seattle, Northwest Folklife, The Gorge Blues and Brews Festival, and the Sunbanks Festival. They gained a widespread following as the house band at Seattle's legendary New Orleans Creole Restaurant following Seahawks home games at nearby Century Link field during the team's Super Bowl and NFC Championship seasons.

Hilary Joy Lindstrom is a Seattle-based singer-songwriter known for her distinctive blend of soulful jazz, chill, and alternative pop. She began her musical journey as the lead vocalist in a successful cover band, performing across Seattle and the greater Seattle area. After years of captivating audiences with covers, Hilary transitioned into a solo career, revealing her original music. Her standout tracks, “Wolf’s Lullaby” and “Free,” and “Honey” showcase her ability to craft haunting atmospheres and smooth, flowing melodies, mixing personal stories with introspective lyrics.

Hilary collaborates closely with producer Francisco Santana, writing and producing songs that highlight her artistic depth. With new music on the way, she continues to make waves in the Seattle music scene, drawing on her jazz roots while embracing modern influences to create her own unique sound. Keep an ear out for her upcoming releases, as she continues to push creative boundaries.

Tenderpile’s Smile Aisle is a jazz combo out of Bellingham led by guitarist Ben Meyer. The concept of this project is to play music that is melodic and easy to listen to, while also being subtly complex and technical, in a configuration suited for the most intimate spaces. Focusing on the music of the Pat Metheny Group, Tenderpile's Smile Aisle aims to showcase this selection of instrumental deep cuts as a key ingredient for a perfectly relaxed and social environment.