Rebecca Young Music

Hello friends and music lovers.

Happy almost Spring.  Lots – and lots of rain here in Seattle.  A good time to be inside listening to live music. 🙂

TONIGHT, Friday March 6
A last minute show with my long time friend, Rick DeChurch.  Rick and I play as a duo tonight, singing together with a bass and an acoustic guitar.  
You may have seen us over the years as EOC, Higgsfield, Rebrick, and now we’re B.E.L. or Beautiful Existential Love.  Rick as written over 200 songs and we’ll be playing 7 of them; a short set opening for the fabulous Margo Adrift.  And I love a gig I can walk to… 
St. Andrew’s Pub (next to PCC Aurora on Aurora at 74th Street)
8pm – opener Patrick Santerre.  9pm – Beautiful Existential Love 9:45pm – Margo Adrift

Saturday, March 21
I’ll be playing middle slot with – The Debbie Miller! We open for Jesse Roper and beautiful & friendly Maike Frazier will open the night. This one may sell out, so don’t dilly dally…
Sunset Tavern, Ballard.
Doors: 8p.  Show 9p. TIckets here:
https://dice.fm/event/q26bwo-tractor-tavern-presents-jesse-roper-debbie-miller-mike-frazier-21st-mar-the-sunset-tavern-seattle-tickets?pid=f8b95fbd&_branch_match_id=989404647576355286&utm_medium=partners_api&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8nMy9ZLyUxO1UvL1c80TDU1STU0NE1MS7QvyEyxTbNIsjRNS0pRqytKTUstKsrMS49PKsovL04tsnXOKMrPTQUAHrsXnUgAAAA%3D

Friday, March 27
Jelly Rollers (Darren Loucas, Sean Divine, Eric Eagle, Ron Weinstein)
Owl ‘n Thistle Pub, Post Alley, Pioneer Square
9pm-Midnight. FREE
Ridiculously fun and blistering blues with a lot of twists and turns.
https://owlnthistle.com/ 
(this doesn’t tell you much, but I promise some crazy good music)

Hi Friends and Music Lovers –

Yes, I have always loved roller coasters.  All kinds of State Fair rides – and especially roller coasters.  The bigger, the better.  Once, when I was recovering from breast cancer almost 20 years ago, I took Jack to Legoland and we were in line for the roller coaster.  I had just finished chemo.  I was bald.  I was wearing a wig.  As we got to the front of a long line, the attendant told everyone to remove their hats.  Well…my hat was holding my wig on.  I panicked – and pulled both the hat and the wig off and heard a kid behind me ask his mother, Why is that lady taking off her hair?

Lately, I’ve been on a different, less enjoyable roller coaster navigating my mother’s health. Over the holidays, on a trip home to Toronto, we unexpectedly were faced with the fact that we would probably have to say goodbye to her.  It was sudden.  A mysterious illness that she wished not to diagnose or receive testing for.  She acknowledged she had had a long life and was ready to go. I said I would stay with her.  And I stayed for almost 6 weeks. And she’s still here.  

At this point, her health has since stabilized, and her future remains uncertain as we respect her wishes to forgo diagnostic testing. She no longer believes she’s dying.  Wow. 

Coming so soon after the loss of my brother just over a year ago, seeing my mother—who has always been so active—decline so suddenly has been a shock. I spent January by her side assembling a palliative care team and had to cancel gigs, students and my life here at home.

I am now back in Seattle, having promised my mother I will return to Toronto every few months to be with her. She has promised to alert me immediately if her condition changes.

So…here’s what coming up for me musically for the remainder of this month:

Wednesday, February 25
Erin Jorgensen, Clouds of the West, Raven Quartet
I’ll be playing mid show with Clouds of the West (9 of us on stage!) and it’s our record release show.  Would love to see you there for some rich, luscious sounds (horns, keys, strings…).
Sunset Tavern, Ballard.
https://dice.fm/event/92dk39-erin-jorgensen-clouds-of-the-west-raven-quartet-25th-feb-the-sunset-tavern-seattle-tickets?pid=f8b95fbd&_branch_match_id=989404647576355286&utm_medium=partners_api&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8nMy9ZLyUxO1UvL1S9PTTM0SDEyTk40TbMvyEyxTbNIsjRNS0pRqytKTUstKsrMS49PKsovL04tsnXOKMrPTQUAFkQiVkgAAAA%3D

Thursday, February 26
Hillman Sway, Black & Tan Hall, Hillman City
We play swing dancing blues at this beautiful cooperatively owned club in Hillman City.  Great music along with a FREE Blues Dance lesson 8-9pm, sponsored by Blues Underground.
https://www.blackandtanhall.com/events

Friday, February 27
Jelly Rollers (Darren Loucas, Sean Divine, Eric Eagle, Ron Weinstein)
Owl ‘n Thistle Pub, Post Alley, Pioneer Square
9pm-Midnight. FREE
Ridiculously fun and blistering blues with a lot of twists and turns.
https://owlnthistle.com/ (this doesn’t tell you much, but I promise some crazy good music)

What a year it’s been.  Lots of ups and downs.  I guess that’s the name of the game, isn’t it? 
Live Music sustains me; playing it, watching it, and living in a community of people who care about and prioritize it.  
Thanks to all of you reading this for supporting live music in whatever ways you do.  There are no shows without an audience (If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?).

Here’s what is left for me for the rest of this 2025, starting TONIGHT – an early show! where I join two beautiful singer/songwriters, Brenna Bruce and Where’s Beth. 

TONIGHT, Wednesday, December 10 – early!! – doors at 7pm.
Where’s Beth with Brenna Bruce & Nina Natasia – I’m thrilled to be playing bass both with Brenna and Where’s Beth.  If you haven’t heard either of these bands, you’ll want to rectify that this evening if possible. 
Royal Room, Columbia City
Tickets/Info:
https://theroyalroomseattle.com/event/wheres-beth-overtime-waltz-release-show-w-brenna-bruce-and-nina-nastasia/

TOMORROW, Thursday, December 11
Mike Frazier/Rebecca Porter/Country Dave Harmonson & Charles Wicklander – I’ll be joining both Mike Frazier and Rebecca Porter for this beautiful night of music.  
Conor Byrne Pub, Ballard
Tickets/Info:
https://www.conorbyrnepub.com/#/events/149195

Saturday, December 13
Long Dark Moon, Blackstock, Golden West – I’ll be opening the night with Golden West and staying to see all of my friends in LDM and Blackstock.  
Sunset Tavern, Ballard 
Tickets/Info:
https://dice.fm/event/dk8ea6-kbcs-presents-long-dark-moon-cassette-release-show-blackstock-golden-west-13th-dec-the-sunset-tavern-seattle-tickets?pid=f8b95fbd&_branch_match_id=989404647576355286&utm_medium=partners_api&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8nMy9ZLyUxO1UvL1a9ITE0xMTZMszA1SrMvyEyxTbNIsjRNS0pRqytKTUstKsrMS49PKsovL04tsnXOKMrPTQUAz1PmfEgAAAA%3D

Friday December 19
10th Annual Shit Show! @ The Rabbit Box Theatre, Pike Place Market 
SO many musical delicacies…I’ll be playing a few tunes with my friends/musical dreamboats Amanda Winterhalter, The Debbie Miller, and joined by Tomo Nakayama and Aimee Zoe. 
Tickets/Info:
https://www.therabbitboxseattle.com/events/9gqcwm5agh61fhhvrqi20r7eeskuxl-ykhab

This is an exquisite show and the 6pm show is SOLD OUT.

BUT…there are a handful of tickets left for the 9pm show and you can use the code below for a 20% discount (shhhh…) cuz we want a full house for both shows and cuz it shouldn’t be missed:

Saturday, December 6
Linda; The Story and Music of Linda Ronstadt, featuring Brenna Bruce, V. Contreras, Mireya Ramos and Mariachi La Tierra with house band Reb Young, Aaron O’Neil, David Salonen, Jason Staczek, Alex Guy and her string quartet.  This year with Narrator/Host Nancy Guppy.
Triple Door, downtown Seattle.
Two Shows:  6pm is SOLD OUT.  9pm still has a few tickets left.  Get ’em 20% off here:

https://thetripledoor.net/mainstage-calendar
Use LINDA25 at checkout

To close out November, I’ll be with the Jelly Rollers (Darren Loucas, Sean Divine, Will Sage, Ron Weinstein and special Guest Brittany Davis) TONIGHT playing some swinging Chicago style Blues at the venerable Owl ‘n Thistle Pub from 9-midnight.

TONIGHT Friday November 28
Jelly Rollers @ Owl ‘n Thistle Pub, Pioneer Square
9-Midnight
Darren Loucas, Sean Divine, Will Sage, Ron Weinstein, Brittany Davis and me. 
https://owl-n-thistle-pub.restaurants-world.com/#google_vignette

And…next month:

Saturday, December 6
Linda; The Story and Music of Linda Ronstadt, featuring Brenna Bruce, V. Contreras, Mireya Ramos and Mariachi La Tierra with house band Reb Young, Aaron O’Neil, David Salonen, Jason Staczek, Alex Guy and her string quartet.  This year with Narrator/Host Nancy Guppy.
Triple Door, downtown Seattle.
Two Shows:  6pm is SOLD OUT.  9pm still has a few tickets left.  Get ’em here:
https://thetripledoor.net/mainstage-calendar

Wednesday, December 10
Where’s Beth with Brenna Bruce & Nina Natasia – I’m thrilled to be playing bass both with Brenna and Where’s Beth.  If you haven’t heard either of these bands, you’ll want to rectify that now. 
Royal Room, Columbia City
Tickets/Info:
https://theroyalroomseattle.com/event/wheres-beth-overtime-waltz-release-show-w-brenna-bruce-and-nina-nastasia/

Thursday, December 11
Mike Frazier/Rebecca Porter/Country Dave Harmonson & Charles Wicklander – I’ll be joining both Mike Frazier and Rebecca Porter for this beautiful night of music.  
Conor Byrne Pub, Ballard
Tickets/Info:
https://www.conorbyrnepub.com/#/events/149195

Saturday, December 13
Long Dark Moon, Blackstock, Golden West – I’ll be opening the night with Golden West and staying to see all of my friends in LDM and Blackstock.  
Sunset Tavern, Ballard 
Tickets/Info:
https://dice.fm/event/dk8ea6-kbcs-presents-long-dark-moon-cassette-release-show-blackstock-golden-west-13th-dec-the-sunset-tavern-seattle-tickets?pid=f8b95fbd&_branch_match_id=989404647576355286&utm_medium=partners_api&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8nMy9ZLyUxO1UvL1a9ITE0xMTZMszA1SrMvyEyxTbNIsjRNS0pRqytKTUstKsrMS49PKsovL04tsnXOKMrPTQUAz1PmfEgAAAA%3D

Friday December 19
10th Annual Shit Show! @ The Rabbit Box Theatre, Pike Place Market 
SO many musical delicacies…
Tickets/Info:
https://www.therabbitboxseattle.com/events/9gqcwm5agh61fhhvrqi20r7eeskuxl-ykhab

Hello friends of live music!

What an epic homecoming for Dean Johnson and band at the Showbox last night. 
Thanks to the droves of you who showed up to support.  What a way to end a beautiful tour…
There is NO GOOD SHOW without a good audience.  We had a great show because we had a great audience.  Thank you again.

I’m tired, yes, but not too tired to play with an incredible band tonight backing up the shining Julia Francis.  If you can make it out tonight, you won’t be sorry:
Saturday, November 22 – Julia Francis (with Seola Station)
Royal Room.  Doors: 6:30pm and Show at 7:30pm
Tickets & Info here:
https://theroyalroomseattle.com/event/julia-francis-seola-station
Julia’s band features Darren Loucas, Aaron O’Neil, Charles Wicklander and yours truly supporting Julia and her beautiful and wild songs.  It’s a rare live full band show for us so please come and see us if you can!

To close out November, I’ll be back with the Jelly Rollers (Darren Loucas, Sean Divine, Eric Eagle, Ron Weinstein) playing some swinging Chicago style Blues at this venerable Irish Pub: 
Friday November 28, so you can work off your turkey/tofurkey. 

Hello Friends and Lovers of Live Music!

November is upon us.  And this November is mostly about my hitting the road with Dean Johnson for his first ever headlining tour (see below for dates and venues).  
We’re a tight little 4-some for most of the tour so I’ll be spending a lot of time with Dean, Sera (Cahoone) and Sam Peterson (aka Don Piano).  
And, in late August, the aforementioned along with Aaron Khawaja (who will be joining us for the last 2 nights of our tour in Portland and Seattle!) nestled into the cozy and glamorous space at  KEXP to record an in-studio performance.  It is now available to watch here. The inimitable DJ Cheryl Waters hosted us and we really enjoyed every minute of our time there with the entire staff and film and audio crew.  

To start November off quickly and properly  – at the righteous dive bar, Bad Bar, I’ll be playing a DUO show with one of my favorite people and musicians, Rick De Church.  
Rick and I have performed as a duo, a trio, a 4 and maybe even a 5-piece over the last few…decades!  
We’ve played as EOC, OCD, Higgsfield, Rick DeChurch, Rebrick, RZR (I may be forgetting some), and now, finally and forever more (?) as Beautiful Existential Love.
Rick is the most prolific songwriter I have ever worked with (I didn’t say all the songs are good – lol).  He spits out songs faster than Donald Trump spits out ridiculous statements. And he’s a guitar wizard. 
You can check him out here:
https://bel.hearnow.com/
And you can see us live this very Saturday:
Saturday November 1 – Beautiful Existential Love (Duo) – opening for Wood ‘n’ Villians, Feral Moon, Margo Adrift
Bad Bar – 819 5th Ave N., Queen Anne
We start the night off and play  at 8pm SHARP.  Our good friend Margo Adrift will close out the night and will not disappoint! 15 bucks at the door.

Dean Tour Schedule 11/5-11/21.  We finish with a bang in Seattle so get tickets now before they sell out:
Friday November 21 – Dean Johnson @Showbox Market –https://www.showboxpresents.com/events/detail/1116455

And, no rest for the wicked.  I’m gonna hit the ground running when I get home playing with another of my favorite humans and musicians:
Saturday, November 22 – Julia Francis (with Seola Station)
Royal Room.  Doors: 6:30pm and Show at 7:30pm
Tickets & Info here:
https://theroyalroomseattle.com/event/julia-francis-seola-station
Julia’s band features Darren Loucas, Aaron O’Neil, Charles Wicklander and yours truly supporting Julia and her beautiful and wild songs.  It’s a rare live full band show for us so please come and see us if you can!

To close out November, I’ll be back with the Jelly Rollers (Darren Loucas, Sean Divine, Eric Eagle, Ron Weinstein) playing some swinging Chicago style Blues at this venerable Irish Pub: 
Friday November 28 – The Jelly Rollers
Owl ‘n Thistle Pub – Pioneer Square
9pm-11pm (and sometimes until Midnight). 
FREE of charge.

Coming up and selling quickly:
December 6 – LINDA: The Story & Music of Linda Ronstadt – YES, 2nd year in a row.  @ Triple Door – 2 shows, 6 & pm.
Tickets:
https://tickets.thetripledoor.net/eventperformances.asp?evt=2083

Hello lovers of LIVE MUSIC! 

(And, if you’re not a lover, you can always ask to be removed from this list – and suffer the consequences – just kidding.  Hope off anytime, just LMK!)

Not the normal amount of ROCK for me this month as I’ll be taking time to visit my Toronto family (Oh, Canada…) and lots of in-studio shredding preparing for another tour with the one and only Dean Johnson and lots of December shows.

But here’s what’s happening for me LIVE this month, starting TONIGHT!

Thursday, October 2
KNKX Presents Womxn & Blues: Yonder Come the Blues featuring an all-fem house band and a pack of incredible blues vocalists
Where:  The Royal Room, Columbia City
Time: Doors 6:30pm.  Show at 7:30pm 
Tickets & Info here:
https://theroyalroomseattle.com/event/womxn-blues-yonder-come-the-blues/

Friday, October 3
Matt Alber Trio (feat. Daniel Walker and me)
Where:  The Royal Room, Columbia City
Time: Doors 6:30pm.  Show at 7:30pm 
Tickets & Info here:
https://theroyalroomseattle.com/event/matt-alber-live-at-the-royal-room/

Matt only performs in Seattle very rarely, so this is a rare opportunity to see and hear him.  And, I’ll say this: the moment I met Matt, there was a soul connection.  I know.  But it’s true.  
And Dan & Matt & I have been thrilled to be making occasional music together for many years now, coming together with a whole lot of love and joy.  I mean it when I say it will be a thrilling and moving evening of music. 
Please see more about Matt here:
https://www.mattalber.com/bio

Wanna head to the Olympic Peninsula?:
Saturday, October 25
Stephanie Anne Johnson
Where:  Field Arts & Events Hall, Port Angeles, WA
Time: 7:30pm 
https://www.bandsintown.com/e/1036337159-stephanie-anne-johnson-at-field-arts-and-events-hall

That’s it for ROCK-tober for me.  Coming up, I do highly recommend advance tickets to these fabulous shows I’m playing:

November 21 – Dean Johnson @Showbox Market – https://www.showboxpresents.com/events/detail/1116455

November 22 – Julia Francis @The Royal Room – https://theroyalroomseattle.com/event/julia-francis-seola-station/

AND JUST ON SALE:

December 6 – LINDA: The Story & Music of Linda Ronstadt – YES, 2nd year in a row.  @ Triple Door – https://tickets.thetripledoor.net/eventperformances.asp?evt=2083

Here are some fun shows I’ll be playing in the next few weeks as we prepare to say goodbye to August.  And I am UNHAPPY to say goodbye to August, to summer…

I’m thankful for the opportunity to play these gigs:

TONIGHT!  Thursday, August 28
Hillman CIty Sway – a night of Blues Dancing & Blues music, Presented by Blues Underground and Black & Tan Hall
Where:  Black & Tan Hall, Columbia City
Time: 8pm Free dance lesson, followed by dancing to live music 9-11pm
Tickets & Info here:
https://www.blackandtanhall.com/

Saturday, August 30 
Stephanie Anne Johnson and full band featuring Shaun Crawford, Daniel Walker, Eric Eagle and me
Where: Whidbey Island as part of the Oak Harbor Music Festival 
Time:  5:30pm
More info here:
https://www.oakharborfestival.com/stage-schedules

Saturday, September 6
Dean Johnson – and band
Where:  Remlinger Farms, Carnation, WA
Time:  6:30pm in support of Gregory Alan Isakov
Tickets & Info here:
https://remlingerfarms.com/gregory-alan-isakov/

September 8-18 has me on tour with Dean Johnson (Sera Cahoone, Sam Peterson) on the east coast in support of Rilo Kiley!
We start the tour playing Summerstage in Central Park, NYC on 9/8 and I’ll see you NYC friends there. 🙂 Other tour dates, in support of Rilo Kiley are in Washington, DC, McKees Rocks, PA, Grand Rapids, MI, St. Paul, MN and Omaha, NE.  Hit me up if you live in one of these cities and want more info on the shows!

Sunday, September 21
Robert Deeble & One Small Orchestra – feat. Lacey Brown, Rose Bellini, Aleida Gehrels, Neal Vickers and me
Where:  The Rabbit Box Theater, Pike Place Market
Time: Doors 7pm.  Show at 7:30pm with opening act JR Rhodes
This will be a beautiful venue to hear Robert’s hauntingly sweet songs with cello, viola, and a killer band.  Think Leonard Cohen and Nick Drake.  I mean, I hate the comparisons, but akin to…
Tickets & Info here:
https://www.therabbitboxseattle.com/events/robert-deeble-one-small-orchestra-album-release-with-special-guest-jr-rhodes

Saturday, September 27
Betsy Olson Band with Lichen Hearts
Where:  Rabbit Box Theater, Pike Place Market
This show is not on sale yet, but mark your calendars!

Finally…on the last day of September, Debbie Miller and Aimee Zoe and I get to record new Debbie Miller music with Tomo Nakayama.  So THAT means…new Debbie Miller music coming at you soon. 

Finally…on the last day of September, Debbie Miller and Aimee Zoe and I get to record new Debbie Miller music with Tomo Nakayama.  So THAT means…new Debbie Miller music coming at you soon. 

TOMORROW!  Thursday, July 17
Stephanie Anne Johnson as part of the Sammamish Summer Concert Series in the Park
6:30-8pm
FREE and open to the public with more info here:
https://www.sammamish.us/news/events/events/concerts-in-the-park-2025/july-17-stephanie-anne-johnson/
This is a full band show featuring Jeff Fielder, William Sage, Jake Sele and yours truly. 

Friday, July 18 
Robert Deeble Trio as part of Greenwood Art Walk
Baraka Gems – 8218 Greenwood Ave N. 
We play twice between 6-9pm. 
I THINK this is my first time playing in a jewelry store?  Here’s a link to Robert’s beautiful music:
https://robertdeeble.com/

Sunday, July 20
Mike Frazier & Friends in support of Ballard Food Bank
Doors 6:30pm.  Show at 7pm.
I’ll be playing a short set with Tony Fulgham (Tim DiJulio, Aimee Zoe and me) and we 4 will also back a short set of music by my pal and organizer Mike Frazier.
Come and listen to lotsa great music while supporting this amazing business! 
More info and tickets here:
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/mike-frazier-friends-a-tractor-tickets/13808884?pl=tractor&REFID=clientsitewp

Friday, July 25
Jelly Rollers full band (featuring Darren Loucas, Sean Divine, Eric Eagle, Ron Weinstein on Hammond B3 organ)
Owl ‘n Thistle Pub, Pioneer Square
Music from 9pm-Midnight
This is always a fun and improvisational night of Blues plus!  And all at this historic and fun Pub.  

Thursday, July 31
(My first show with) Dean Johnson (full band featuring Mr. Sam Gelband, Sera Cahoone, me) in support of Vincent Neil Emerson
Structures Brewing, Bellingham
Doors at 8pm.  Music at 9pm.  
BELLINGHAM peeps, Join us for an intimate outdoor evening at this fun, local brewery.
More info & tickets here:
https://www.structuresbrewing.com/events/vincent-neil-emerson-dean-johnson