Rebecca Young Music

BETSY OLSON BAND (with Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters plus Kevin Murphy) 
Thursday, April 3 – Conor Byrne Cooperative Pub, Ballard
Doors 7pm.  Show 8pm.  $10
Tickets & Info:
https://www.conorbyrnepub.com/#/events/121238

And…later this month, I’ll be here:

RzR – (that’s a trio with,Rick DeChurch, Aimee Zoe, Reb) opening for Margo Adrift & Caudal Peduncle
Friday, April 11 – Skylark West Seattle
Doors 7pm. Show 8pm. $10
https://www.facebook.com/skylark west seattle

The South Seattle Blues Syndicate Band (featuring Ricky Gene Powell, Joe Seamons, Briar, Steve Flynn, John Oliver)
Thursday, April 17 – Black & Tan Hall, Columbia City
Come and dance with Blues Underground.  
Dance lesson at 8-9pm.  Band plays 9-midnight.
TIckets & Info:
https://www.blackandtanhall.com/events

Golden West (Kim Virant, Kathy Moore, Faustine Hudson, yours truly) – a record release party for Jaws of Brooklyn 
Friday, April 18 – Baba Yaga.  Pioneer Square. 
This show is SOLD OUT.  But LMK if you want me to keep an eye out for extra tickets. 
https://babayagaseattle.com/about-1#/events

Where’s Beth (with Posture Club, Your Jack)
April 29 – Sunset Tavern, Ballard
Doors 7pm. Show 7:30pm
https://dice.fm/event/wwa5ax-wheres-beth-bad-posture-club-your-jack-29th-apr-the-sunset-tavern-seattle-tickets?pid=f8b95fbd&_branch_match_id=989404647576355286&utm_medium=partners_api&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8nMy9ZLyUxO1UvL1S8yTjFOsTAzSzKxSLUvyEyxTbNIsjRNS0pRqytKTUstKsrMS49PKsovL04tsnXOKMrPTQUAP0SGQkgAAAA%3D

This SATURDAY, MARCH 8 – that’s TOMORROW!
Women’s Day featuring Carrie Akre and The Jaws of Brooklyn, Golden West, Dejha Colantuono, Tekla Waterfield & Carrie Biell
Clock-Out Lounge, Beacon Hill.
Doors 8:30pm, Show 9pm.  21+, $20 adv.
I’ll be playing in the house band for this one and backing up most of the fine folks listed above.  House band is made up of Aimee Zoe, Amy Stolzenbach, Patrick Porter and yours truly.
More info & tickets here:
https://clockoutlounge.com/tm-event/clock-out-lounge-presents-womens-day-feat-carrie-akre-and-more/

SATURDAY, MARCH 22
The Jelly Rollers featuring Darren Locas, Sean Divine, William Sage, Ron Weinstein and Brittany Davis!
Owl n Thistle Pub – Pioneer Square.  808 Post Avenue. Seattle. YES, the historic, beautiful, cosy and unpretentious pub with great french fries! Pool, Darts…
9-Midnight.  No Cover.  I mean…
https://www.facebook.com/owlnthistle

THURSDAY, MARCH 27
Flowers Black (that’s me, Darren Loucas and William Sage) opening for Correspondents, Authentic Luxury
Blue Moon Tavern (YES, the original), Wallingford
Doors 7p, Show 8p. $15 
https://www.thebluemoonseattle.com/calendar

April Showers Bring May Flowers as well as…
BETSY OLSON BAND (with Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters plus Kevin Murphy)  – April 3 – Conor Byrne Pub
https://www.conorbyrnepub.com/#/events/121238
Rebrick – (that’s a duo with me and Rick DeChurch opening for Caudal Peduncle – April 11 – Skylark West Seattle
https://www.facebook.com/skylarkwestseattle
Golden West (Kim Virant, Kathy Moore, Faustine Hudson, yours truly) – a record release party for Jaws of Brooklyn – April 18 Baba Yaga
https://babayagaseattle.com/about-1#/events
Where’s Beth – April 29 – Sunset Tavern
https://dice.fm/event/wwa5ax-wheres-beth-bad-posture-club-your-jack-29th-apr-the-sunset-tavern-seattle-tickets?pid=f8b95fbd&_branch_match_id=989404647576355286&utm_medium=partners_api&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8nMy9ZLyUxO1UvL1S8yTjFOsTAzSzKxSLUvyEyxTbNIsjRNS0pRqytKTUstKsrMS49PKsovL04tsnXOKMrPTQUAP0SGQkgAAAA%3D

It’s Hump Day.  

That means time to plan your live music outing for this coming FRIDAY, the last day of 28 FEBRUARY.

And have I got a show for you:

Braly/Sangster -February 28 – The Shanty Tavern (On Lake City Way & 90th Street).  This is one of Seattle’s oldest and coolest Roadside Taverns bringing community and good vibes together whenever they are open (weekends only). You can order a drink from the 90-something year old vibrant bartender – or from his daughter.  
I’ll be sitting in for Keith Lowe with my good friends Johnny Sangster, Leslie Braly and fellow Torontonian(!) Kevin Warner.  We’re opening for Steve Aliment & Annie O’Neill. 
Show TIme:  We open (early) at about 8:45pm.  $15.
More info here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1601459103822472/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

https://bralysangster.bandcamp.com

The Shanty is where it’s at.  Hope to see you there!

I will keep this short.  Many of you know that my beautiful brother Shane died powerfully exactly one week ago today in NYC.  His beloved wife Carolyn and I were with him during his transition. We are blessed to have known and to have loved Shane. And we feel loved and supported in our grieving. 

While our hearts are full of love, they are also broken and we are working to tend to them.  I have not been playing much live music, but I will play joyfully and soulfully for Shane this weekend, with the inimitable Margo Cilker and our many wonderful bandmates (Forrest Van Tuyl, Sera Cahoone, Jeremy Ferrara, Charles Wicklander), who are also my dear friends. 

Both nights are CLOSE TO SOLD OUT.  But there are a handful of tickets and more info here:

Margo Cilker – Friday February 21 & Saturday February 22 – THESE TICKETS WILL SELL OUT – here’s a link to the first night: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/margo-cilker-w-jonny-fritz-tractor-tickets/13996953?pl=tractor&REFID=clientsitewp

The only other show I have this month is one I am really looking forward to playing (as I sub for the infamous Keith Lowe):

Braly/Sangster –February 28 – The Shanty Tavern (On Lake City Way & 90th Street).  This is one of Seattle’s oldest and coolest Roadside Taverns bringing community and good vibes together whenever they are open (weekends only). I’ll be sitting in for Keith Lowe with my good friends Johnny Sangster, Leslie Braly and fellow Torontonian(!) Kevin Warner.  We’re opening for Steve Aliment & Annie O’Neill. 

More info here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1601459103822472/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

https://bralysangster.bandcamp.com/

Thursday, January 16 – I’m thrilled to be joining my dear friend, The Debbie Miller (feat. Tomo Nakayama, Aimee Zoe, and me) on a bill with Downpilot and Robert Deeble for a show at Conor Byrne Cooperative.
Doors 7:30.  Show 8:00.  $10.  Debbie Miller starts the evening off right at 8pm, so don’t be late.  Downpilot and Robert Deeble will follow. 
Tickets & Info:
https://www.conorbyrnepub.com/#/events

Saturday, January 25 – Tony Fulgham Band (feat Tim DiJulio, Aimee, Zoe with Moe Provencher on bass – with me sitting in on bass as long as I’m here) for our EP release show with Jon Hyde Band, Mike Frazier, & Jessie Thoreson. Come celebrate the release of our beautiful new EP. 
Tickets & Info:
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/tony-fulgham-ep-release-w-tractor-tickets/14077063?pl=tractor&REFID=clientsitewp

Finally, I really look forward to these February 2025 shows, so mark your calendars:

Margo Cilker – February 21/22 – THESE TICKETS WILL SELL OUT – here’s a link to the first night: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/margo-cilker-w-jonny-fritz-tractor-tickets/13996953?pl=tractor&REFID=clientsitewp

Braly/Sangster – February 28 – The Shanty Tavern! I’ll be sitting in for Keith Lowe with my good friends Johnny Sangster, Leslie Braly and fellow Torontonian(!) Kevin Warner.  

TONIGHT!
Friday, December 27.  Aimee Zoe Birthday Bonanza!
Tractor Tavern, Ballard
Doors, 7p.  Show, 8p.  $10
With Music by Betsy Olosn Band (a full band show with Sera, Moe, Betsy and me) , Zoe & Starkey (with me and Moe and some other special guests), Von Wildenhaus and special guest DJ: It’s Your Girl Bre.  Talk about a whole lotta love in one room in one night..
Tickets & Info:https://www.ticketweb.com/event/aimee-zoe-birthday-bonanza-tractor-tickets/14027643?pl=tractor&REFID=clientsitewp

I’ll be scaling back my live shows in January to spend time with my NYC family.  Here are some announcements along those lines:

Thursday, January 16 – I hope to be joining The Debbie Miller and also Downpilot for a show at Conor Byrne Cooperative featuring Robert Deeble.
Tickets & Info:
https://www.conorbyrnepub.com/#/events

Saturday, January 25 – I hope to be joining Tony Fulgham Band (feat Tim DiJulio, Aimee, Zoe and moi) for our EP release show with Jon Hyde Band, Mike Frazier, & Jessie Thoreson.
Tickets & Info:
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/tony-fulgham-ep-release-w-tractor-tickets/14077063?pl=tractor&REFID=clientsitewp

Some Breaking News: Sadly, I will not be performing the just-recently-announced BeatleConcert on 2/1 at the Tractor Tavern.  I’ll miss seeing the many of you who have supported this show over the years.  
A very worthy sub will be in my place at the Tractor and we will be back performing in the round at Strawberry Theatre Workshop (aka Strawshop) May 29-31, 2025 so look for that announcement soon.

Finally, I really look forward to these February 2025 shows, so mark your calendars:

Margo Cilker – February 21/22 – THESE TICKETS WILL SELL OUT – here’s a link to the first night: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/margo-cilker-w-jonny-fritz-tractor-tickets/13996953?pl=tractor&REFID=clientsitewp

Braly/Sangster –  February 28 – Details coming!

Saturday, December 7.  18th Annual Tom Waits Tribute Night, celebrating the music of Tom Waits & Kathleen Brennan
Conor Byrne Pub Cooperative, Ballard
Doors, 7:30p.  Show, 8p.  $12 advance.  $15 day of
I have loved Tom Waits…forever. I’ll be playing bass with Aaron Starkey (Jeff Baars on drums) on 4 beautiful songs I’ve never played before, and otherwise happily listening to all the other great artists covering songs of their choosing.
Tickets & Info:
https://www.conorbyrnepub.com/#/events/111367

Tuesday, December 10.  Jeff Fielder’s 50th Birthday Celebration, with music by very many people (see link below)
The Royal Room, Columbia City
Doors, 5:30p.  Show, 6p.  $20 advance.  $25 day of
The details are on the link below, but enough said; JF is 50 and, while we had hoped and tried to surprise him, he has ended up curating quite the musical event! 🙂
All ages until 10p.  Please come and celebrate with a whole bunch of us at this most beautiful venue in the heart of CC. 
Tickets & Info:
https://theroyalroomseattle.com/event/jeff-fielders-50th-birthday-celebration/

Friday, December 13. KEXP Presents: The Moondoggies Holiday Show with Jesse Bonn & The Papusas, Brenna Bruce
Tractor Tavern, Ballard
Doors, 7:30p.  Show, 8:30p  $17
This show is a Tractor 30th Anniversary Event.  I’ll be playing bass with the fabulous Brenna Bruce and we’ll start first at 8:30pm – so come early and stay late.
Tickets & Info:
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/kexp-presents-the-moondoogies-holiday-tractor-tickets/13989613?pl=tractor&REFID=clientsitewp

Saturday, December 14. PERFECT; with Star Anna, Carrie Akre, Jen Ayers, Dejha, Tekla Waterfield & More
Clock-Out Lounge, Beacon Hill
Doors 8p.  Show 8:30p. $20
I’m excited to be playing bass in the house band with all of these perfect women!
Tickets & Info:
https://clockoutlounge.com/tm-event/clock-out-lounge-presents-perfect-w-star-anna-carrie-akre-jen-ayers-dejha-more/

TONIGHT I have the great joy of playing with these great friends.  

Friday, November 15.  Shadow Basket/Forrest Van Tuyl/Betsy Olson Band
Conor Byrne Pub Cooperative, Ballard
Doors, 8p.  Show, 9p.  $12 advance.  
Set Times;  Shadow Basket: 9:15, Forrest: 10:15, Betsy Olson: 10:15.
Oh, what a night!  I’ll be playing bass both with Forrest and Betsy Olson with Betsy’s band (including Sera Cahoone and Moe Provencher) also backing Forrest Van Tuyl.  I mean…Not much more to say except, Get Your Tickets Here:
https://www.conorbyrnepub.com/#/events

TOMORROW, November 16, I’ll be rockin’ not one, but two SOLD OUT Linda Ronstadt more-than-just-a-tribute shows.
No tickets available, but a shout out and thank you here to all those who purchased tickets and will be attending (make sure you know which show you’re coming to)!
Please come and say hello!

Hello friends and music lovers,

Happy November? Yikes.  What a month this will be…
I’ve been a little quiet.  Spending time with my family in NYC and hunkering down as the season turns.  It is a time of reflection and it’s a little dark outside and in.  And Daylight Savings is around the corner – why??
Music, Yoga/Meditation, my animals, and the most amazing Friends and Community a girl could have keep me more or less sane. 
And here are some fantastic shows I’m playing the first half of this new month before returning to NYC for more time with family.

Friday, November 8.  The Jelly Rollers (reuniting after many years – and it feels so good)
Owl ‘n Thistle Pub.  Pioneer Square
9-Midnight.  No Cover
We’ll be playing some old style Blues and throwing in a couple of other surprises at this iconic Irish Pub. 
I’ll be playing bass with these fine friends/killer musicians:  Darren Loucas (Guitar, vocals), Sean Divine (Harmonica, Vocals), Eric Eagle (Drums).
This is our first appearance together since Sean moved to The Peninsula.  We are excited to play together again and it’s always a wild ride.
https://owlnthistle.com/

Saturday, November 9.  Carrie Akre
Easy Street Records, West Seattle
7pm In Store Performance.  No Cover
This show is in celebration of the Vinyl LP and Lyric Book release of Carrie’s beautiful record, Home.  We are so excited to play Home in its entirety with me on bass and these beautiful musicians:  Amy Stolzenbach (Guitars), Patrick Porter (Guitars, Keys), Aimee Zoe (Drums), Anne Marie Ruljancich (Violin).
https://easystreetonline.com/InStores

Friday, November 15.  Shadow Basket/Forrest Van Tuyl/Betsy Olson Band
Conor Byrne Pub Cooperative, Ballard
Doors, 8p.  Show, 9p.  $12 advance
Oh, what a night!  I’ll be playing bass with both Forrest and Betsy Olson with Betsy’s band (including Sera Cahoone and Moe Provencher) also backing Forrest Van Tuyl.  I mean…Not much more to say except, Get Your Tickets Here:
https://www.conorbyrnepub.com/#/events

Saturday, November 16. Linda:The Story and Music of Linda Ronstadt.  6pm.  The Triple Door, downtown Seattle
This show is SOLD OUT.  And there’s a waiting list if you’re interested.  
BUT we’ve added a second show at 9pm – and there are still a few tickets. (This second show will SELL OUT, so get tickets now, for real, if you’re hoping to attend.)
I’m so excited to be collaborating with my dear friend, V. Contreras, to present an evening to honor  and tell the story of one of the greatest voices/musicians of all time. V and I have been planning this show for…years.  And we’re telling a whole lot of Linda’s story; we’ll feature music that spans the eras of her early work in folk and rock ‘n roll, her collaboration with the inimitable Nelson Riddle, and the Spanish language songs of her childhood that celebrate her Mexican heritage. The band features vocalists Brenna Bruce, V. Contreras and Mireya Ramos and other special guests.  The house band features me on bass with Jason Staczek on keys, David Salonen on guitars, Aaron O’Neil on drums, and Alex Guy directing a string quartet.  Mariachi Mi Tierra Seattle will perform the Spanish language songs sung by Mireya Ramos. Bhama Roget will hold us all together as MC for the evening.   
https://thetripledoor.net/mainstage-calendar

Early September means…

Friday, Saturday, Sunday September 6, 7, 8. Sweet Dreams: The Music of Patsy Cline. 7pm (Sunday at 5pm). The Triple Door, downtown Seattle
It’s that time of year.  Patsy Cline would have been 92 years old on September 8.  We honor her contribution to the world of country music every September and I do this show for my grandmother who introduced me to her voice when I was a child. Join me and this big band – Aaron O’Neil, Country Dave Harmonson, Dan Rainard, William Stover with singers Star Ana, Hillary Fretland, Jessica Lynne Witty, Miller Campbell, & Kimmi Bitter for some glitter & glamor as we pay tribute to this icon of country music.
https://thetripledoor.net/mainstage-calendar

And, tickets are already selling fast for this…

Saturday, November 16. Linda:The Story and Music of Linda Ronstadt.  6pm.  The Triple Door, downtown Seattle
I’m so excited to be collaborating with my dear friend, V. Contreras, to present an evening to honor one of the greatest voices of all time. We have been planning this show for…years.  There is so much to say about the band, and the special guests that will be up on this stage.  For now, please secure your tickets here – and before they sell out:
https://thetripledoor.net/mainstage-calendar