Thursdays Summer Music on the Big Deck
Thursdays Summer Music on the Big Deck
Thursday nights, 6pm-8pm through September 11 (weather and air quality permitting)
KishRIFFS
Singer, songwriter, and bandleader of the local alt-rock, indie-ska band The Full Uplift, Stephen Kish is an engaging big, barrel-chested troubadour, singing original songs about the human condition: Sometimes fun and frolicky, but also cognizant of the struggles we all face in this wonderful journey, hurtling through the vast darkness and vacuum of space. He's also unearthed many classics, some eclectic B-sides, and seldom heard Pub songs on the fringe. His "Riff-acana" guitar style is based on folk/rock/fingerpicking/and Blues & Rock influences from the Golden Era of guitar heroes: altered tunings and higher soni-consciousness. "Fun guitar playing, Fast Riffs and Heavy Energy sing alongs!
Emele Clothier ft. David Weidig
Methow resident since 1980, Local musician singer-songwriter Emele Clothier, most known for her vocal range, smooth soulful delivery and guitar stylings, digs into music from the 60's to present. Originals and covers from Prine, Chapman, Willie and Roberta Flack. Western swing to jazzy classics and folk. Emele has recorded 9 albums including a recent release with the band Swallowtail. Emele brings local guitarist David Weidig with her to the big deck.
Wes Wil
Southern California bred, Washington raised, rooted in the Methow, Wes Wil delivers a dynamic mix of conscious lyrics and vibrant vocals with his brand of upbeat, feel good hip-hop. With a heavy old school influence and a solid respect for new wave, Wes Wil has cultivated a style you can’t ignore. Guaranteed to get you moving he’s sure to leave you wanting more!
Jazz Train
Jazz Train is the valley's hottest jazz quartet. Formerly called the Marcus Duke Project, the band features Kirk Schumacher on drums; George Schneider on flute; Marcus Duke on keys; and Dave Nolet on upright bass. They play a rhythm-heavy style of jazz, using elements of rock, latin, swing, and bebop. These are top players in a tight group.
David Nolet
David Nolet performs bossa nova and samba "musica de brasil”, whose influences range from Antonio Carlos Jobim, Elis Regina, Joao Gilberto, Vinicius Morares, Caetano Velosa, Rosa Passos etc...He has performed jazz throughout the NW with The Jazz Train, Terry Hunt, Lynette Westendorf, Steve Tressler, Nancy Zahn, and Curtis Fowlkes. Formerly a member of the Brazilian music group "Arco Voz" with Jim Nolet and Marcia Lopez, performed throughout the East coast and NYC including the Knitting Factory.
Danbert Nobacon
Danbert Nobacon (Chumbawamba) ... now a long time Methow Valley resident (18 years in August) plays original songs from his recent albums accompanied by Anna Dooley (fiddle) Sylvie Henry (bass) and Loren Boley (drums) ... folk punk topical songs and storytelling, with some good humor and local flavor thrown in ...
Badass Husbands
Longtime locals Peter Eckmann, Jeff Ulmer, Mark Monteverde, Randy McGregor and Curtis Edwards bring their music room party to Jupiter - if their wives say it’s okay.
Badass - Be Always Dutiful And Super Sensitive
Familiar and obscure covers, once called alternative Dad rock, that we sort into Dance, Wiggle (or Wag) and Listen.
Time to share the fun we have every week, playing in hiding.
Plus we’re very polite.
Living Room
You’re invited back to hang out in the Living Room on the Big Deck for a second round if ya missed the first. So nice we had to have ‘em twice!
Kris Borgias
Local favorite Kris Borgias brings his mellow and melodic vibe back to the Big Deck!
Three Piece Suit
Eclectic Americana & grungy alt-county with kick, vibe & soul.
Three Piece Suit is guaranteed fun with top notch music and soulful vibes. With wide ranging song selections from the grittier side of Americana (Lucinda Williams, Neil Young grunge, Gillian Welch, Wilco, Jason Isbell & James McMurty), upbeat songs by the likes of the Talking Heads & Little Feat, and some 60s psychedelic and originals thrown in, you’re guaranteed a great evening of music with Oori and his band.
Three Piece Suit is:
Rebecca Gallivan, Vocals
Oori Silbertein, Guitar & Vocals
Phil Woras, Bass & Vocals
Mike Borowski, Drums
Terry Hunt ft. Dave Nolet and Jason Russell
Guitarist Terry Hunt will be joined by Dave Nolet on Bass, Jason Russell drums and Wayne Mendro playing saxophone and flute. The evening will feature a wide range of jazz styles featuring music by many of Terry's favorite guitarists including Django Reinhardt, Charlie Christian, Pat Martino and Carlos Santana. Bossa Novas by Jobim and Tangos by Piazzolla will spice up the evening with a Latin flair.
Paula Aio- Juneteenth DJ Set
DJ Paula brings her super fun and always classy vibes back to the big deck for a special Juneteenth edition! Come groove to Paula’s choice selections of tunes that have shaped our history.
Living Room
You would think that mixing two Millenials with a Gen X and a Boomer would lead to immediate band breakup but somehow these good souls have defied the odds to bring you a pleasant groove, cafe-esque approach to songs new (ish) and old. And some danceable numbers. Our goal is a great deck vibe and seeing happy customers eating rice with rhythm. Caitlin Cordell singing clear and sweet, Andy McConkey singing with heart and soul, Benjamin Washam singing and playing about everything and Curtis Edwards bringing his baritone and bass lines.
Lawrence Jazz Duo
Bossa nova, Swing, Bebop, reimagined covers, and original songs where guitar builds the foundation for the melodies and solo improvisations of the tenor ukulele. Dale's lush guitar work uses bass lines, chord stylings and rhythm that supports Shelly's warm tones on the tenor uke.
Decades of performances up and down the west coast at wineries, art galleries, and restaurants have helped the duo create an intimate sound that is both easy listening and detailed jazz at the same time.
The Full Uplift
The Full Uplift is an explosive rock band that prides itself in fast riffs and heavy energy sing alongs. Ska-punk, alt-rock, and indie influences, a heavy dose of '70's guitar riff sensibility, and the urgent BIG SOUND of '90's grunge....there's also a hint of reggae in there. All guaranteed to get you movin' and a shakin' with groovy dancy fist pumping vibes!
Kian Dye ft. Forrest Gibson and Brian Alley
Northwest fiddle/mandolin powerhouse Kian Dye brings his original tunes to the big deck along with a couple of pals. Forrest Gibson (guitar) and Brian Alley (banjo) join Kian- trading solos and harmonizing their way through a mix of old favorites and Kian’s modern original acoustic music that belies his years.