If you're in the mood for some free, fabulous mid-week music, head on down to the 88 Keys Piano Bar http://ilove88keys.com/ in Pioneer Square on Wednesday nights. Between 6-8 p.m., host Marlee Walker interviews blues acts, and films their live performances for her show, Blues-To-Do-TV http://www.scantv.org/ I've caught several acts so far, and I certainly have not been disappointed.Last night I heard Aury Moore (pictured), who performed some hot blues numbers with powerful, knock-out vocals. Her band was smoking, too, with especially nice renditions of "Stormy Monday" and "Dear Prudence."
After the Blues-To-Do-TV filming, the fun continued with Lynn Sorensen and Doug McGrew from Bad Company, along with Michael Johnson of the Fabulous Thunderbirds. These guys will knock your socks off with their playing, so be sure to stick around.
On street parking is easy to find and free after 6 p.m., and host Marlee Walker and 88 Keys staff are friendly and welcoming. So show some support for our local Seattle-Tacoma blues musicians by heading on down for some red-hot, free music on Wednesday nights at the 88 Keys.
For more information on the upcoming performances and other local blues events, check out http://www.bluestodo.com/ See you all there...
Hey Blues-Lovers! I have been to several of these events-and I have been very pleased! I didn't know what to expect, but happily discovered some GREAT music that perked up my week considerably! There are some really talented musicans here--and some I've been lucky enough to see are new to me-hopefully I'll get to see them again as I was truly impressed. Sometimes you might not expect too much for FREE, but I'm telling you this may be one of the best deals in town! Come early for Happy Hour prices and stay a while...you won't be sorry! See ya' there! Buckaroo Mary.
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