Rebecca Young Music

It’s truly summertime here in the most beautiful part of the country (at this time of year).  We are SO lucky to live here.  
Here are some indoor, and mostly outdoor shows that I’ll be playing the rest of this glorious month:

TOMORROW, Sunday July 14 I’ll be playing with Darren Loucas (as Flowers Black) at the sweet, intimate Rabbit Box Theatre in Pike Place Market. My friend David Lunsford and we will be trading short sets from 7-10pm.  
Payment is by donation. 
Information here:
https://www.therabbitboxseattle.com/events/flowers-black-david-lunsford

Thursday, July 18 – playing beautiful soul/funky/groovy music, I’ll be subbing with Annie J
Summer Concert Series in St. Edwards Park, Kenmore WA.  
6-8pm and FREE of charge.
Info:
https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/summer-concert-series
https://anniejofficial.com/

Saturday July 20 – with Golden West (Kim Virant, Kathy Moore, Emily Harris, Aimee Zoe, me) at North Bend’s Downtown Block Party. We play 5:30-6:30pm.
This fest has an incredible line-up of bands.  And a glorious backdrop – just a hop, skip and a jump from Seattle.
https://northbendwa.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=4054#:~:text=Saturday%2C%20July%2020%2C%202024&text=Block%20Party%20always%20features%20a,Si%20as%20a%20majestic%20backdrop

Thursday July 25 – with Margo Cilker at Timber! Outdoor Music Festival.  We’ll be hitting the Campfire Stage (a most magical place) at 11pm. Come camp with us under the moon and the stars!
https://summer.timbermusicfest.com/schedule/

For my friends in Western Canada,
Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28 – with Margo Cilker at Calgary Folk Music Festival.  I have been wanting to play this festival for years.  And we get to play two shows with a full band.  
https://calgaryfolkfest.com/

And, in August, Margo Cilker band will be supporting The Decemberists on Thursday, August 1 at Zoo Tunes in Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo. 
https://www.zoo.org/zootunes

Here are some shows I’m playing this month, starting off with two bangs; Canada Day and 4th of July!

TOMORROW Monday, July 1 – playing Canada Day cover songs with Whiting Tennis – also on the bill; The Wayside
Doors, 7pm.  Show, 7:30pm – and we’re up first
Tractor Tavern, Ballard
Tickets & Info:
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/canada-day-covers-night-tractor-tickets/13681833?pl=tractor&REFID=clientsitewp

Thursday, July 4 – playing rockin’ Blues with Betsy Olson full band – also on the bill; The Dusty 45s
Doors, 3pm, Show, 4pm – and we’re up first
Tim’s Tavern, White Center
Tickets & Info:
https://timslivemusic.com/upcoming-shows#/events?event_id=109378

Sunday, July 7 – playing beautiful music subbing with Amanda Winterhalter – also on the bill; DJ Glitterous, and friends Braly/Sangster
Doors 6:30pm, Show, 7:30pm – and we are playing later in the evening, but come early!
The Royal Room, Columbia City
Tickets & Info:
https://theroyalroomseattle.com/event/amanda-winterhalter-band-braly-sangster-dj-glitterous/

Thursday, July 18 – playing beautiful soul/funk/groovy music subbing with Annie J
Summer Concert Series in St. Edwards Park, Kenmore
6-8pm
Info:
https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/summer-concert-series
https://anniejofficial.com/

Later in July:
Saturday July 20 – with Golden West in North Bend
Thursday July 25 – with Margo Cilker at TimberFest!
Saturday July 27 – with Margo Cilker at Calgary FMF

And in August:
Thursday August 1 – with Margo Cilker supporting The Decemberists @ ZooTunes
Saturday August 3 – with Margo Cilker supporting The Decemberists @Edgefield (OR)
Friday August 9 – with Downpilot @The Sugar Shack on Vashon Island

and more, much more!

TOMORROW, Thursday June 20 – Hear Me Talkin’ To You – Womxn in Blues, featuring the music of “Ma” Rainey, Koko Taylor & Ruthie Foster performed by Betsy Olson, Amber Flame, Minami Fukuda, and Shaina Shepherd.  
I’ll be rocking the rhythm section with Aimee Zoe and other special guests.  
The Royal Room, Columbia City
Doors:  6:30pm, Show starts 7:30pm
Tickets & Info:
https://theroyalroomseattle.com/event/hear-me-talkin-to-you-womxn-blues/

Friday, June 21 – The Flaming Pies (John Olufs, Bill Preib, Kelly Van Camp and yours truly performing the music of The Beatles)
The Shanty Tavern, Lake City Way, Seattle
9-Midnight (Yes, 3 hours of Beatles music – featuring lots of the early dance tunes – so bring your dancin’ shoes)
Tickets & Info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/423666307172234/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
This is one of Seattle’s oldest taverns. Owner John (age 93) will be behind the bar (as he’s been since the 70s) with his daughter and/or granddaughter serving up some cold beer on a hot night full of music that makes you feel good!

And next week:

Friday, June 28 – Allison Preisinger – An interactive evening suitable for Introverts (with this extrovert on bass)
Roosevelt Room, Tacoma Armory, Tacoma WA
6pm
Tickets & Info:
https://www.allisonpreisinger.com/shows

And coming in July:

Whiting Tennis – July 1 – A Canada Day (eh?) show at the Tractor Tavern
Betsy Olson (full band) – July 4 from 4-7pm at TIm’s Tavern in White Center w/ The Dusty 45’s.  
https://timslivemusic.com/upcoming-shows#/events?event_id=109378
Amanda Winterhalter – July 7 – Full Band (with me subbing for Mr. Larson) at The Royal Room
Johnny Bregar – July 9 (Rockin’ music for little kids 0-8 that adults will love) in Shoreline
Annie J – July 18 – Kenmore Summer Concert Series
Kim Virant/Kathy Moore (performing as Golden West) – July 20 – in North Bend
Margo Cilker – July 25 – Timber Fest!
Margo Cilker – Calgary FMF – July 27

Tomorrow night is a particularly special show and I would love to see some of you there.
It’s early, and it’s going to be so beautiful.  You can have some chicken-fried-chicken next door at Hattie’s Hat with Paul before we play! 🙂
Casey Neill and his band are coming up from Portland. 

DOWNPILOT shows are as rare as Hen’s Teeth. As rare as Rocking-Horse Poo…
Wednesday, June 12 – Downpilot (featuring Paul Hiraga, Anne Marie Ruljancich, Rob Dent, me), with friends Casey Neill & Norway Rats
Tractor Tavern, Ballard
Doors 7:30.  Downpilot 8:30.  Casey Neill 9:30.
$15
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/casey-neill-the-norway-tractor-tickets/13433294?pl=tractor&REFID=clientsitewp

You can do it!  Mid-week is the new Weekend.  Netflx can wait. 
Live Music is good for you!

LOTS of music this summer and June is very busy starting…this SATURDAY!

THIS Saturday, June 1  – Carrie Akre “Home” Vinyl Release with Dejha Colantuono & Joy Pearson 
(Carrie’s band features Amy Stolzenbach, Anne Marie Ruljancich, Faith Stankevich, Gretchen Lemon, Patrick Porter et moi)
Sunset Tavern – Ballard 
8:30pm
Tickets & Info:
We’ll be playing this beautiful record from top to bottom, front to back, beginning to end.  
And the entire evening promises to be full of love and good grooves with music to warm us all up by Dejha and Joy!
Tickets are selling fast so get ’em now!
https://dice.fm/event/ro6aw-carrie-akre-home-vinyl-release-dejha-colantuono-joy-pearson-1st-jun-the-sunset-tavern-seattle-tickets?pid=f8b95fbd&_branch_match_id=989404647576355286&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8nMy9ZLyUxO1UvL1fdJTDFPNklLM0wzT7IvyEyxTbNIsjRNS0oBACfZVIcuAAAA

June 7 – Allison Preisinger 
Rabbit Box
https://dice.fm/event/eogg76-an-interactive-evening-suitable-for-intoverts-7th-jun-the-rabbit-box-seattle-tickets?pid=f3d89872&_branch_match_id=989404647576355286&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8nMy9ZLyUxO1UvL1S9ONk5KSTE1SjRPTrEvyEyxTTNOsbC0MDcCAJG9cIAuAAAA

June 9 – Darren Loucas/Ian Jones 
Rabbit Box
https://www.therabbitboxseattle.com/

June 12 – Downpilot, Casey Neill & Norway Rats
Tractor Tavern
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/casey-neill-the-norway-tractor-tickets/13433294?pl=tractor&REFID=clientsitewp

June 20 – Womxn in Blues 
Royal Room
https://theroyalroomseattle.com/event/hear-me-talkin-to-you-womxn-blues/

Coming in July:
Amanda Winterhalter – July 7 
Johnny Bregar – July 9 
Kim Virant/Kathy Moore (performing as Golden West) – July 20
Margo Cilker – Timber Fest July 25
Margo Cilker – Calgary FMF – July 27

Music, Sweet Music!

I love the NW Folklife Festival.  And I’ve missed most of it so far, but returning from Toronto in time to play with my friend, Reggie Garrett!
Monday, May 27 – Reggie Garrett & The Snake Oil Peddlers (featuring Will Dowd, Christine Gunn, Darren Loucas, yours truly) 
Northwest Folklife Festival – Fountain Lawn Stage – Seattle Center
5:30pm
Cost:  FREE and/or by Donation
Info:
https://nwfolklife.org/festival/home.html

Two shows, TONIGHT and TOMORROW before I head ‘home’ to Toronto for some family/old friends time!

TONIGHT – Thursday, May 16 – Womxn & Blues, Celebrating the Music of Ethel Waters, Nina Simone & Aretha Franklin
The Royal Room – Columbia City/Seattle
Doors: 6:30pm, Show: 7:30pm
Cost: $20 advance, $25 day of show
Info & Tickets:
https://theroyalroomseattle.com/event/hear-me-talkin-to-you-womxn-blues-4/

And, this one’s gonna be a blast, playing with some of my besties in the Betsy Olson Band and joined by Star Anna, Johnny Sangster & Leslie Braly. WTF?
TOMORROW – Friday, May 17 – Betsy Olson, Star Anna, Braly/Sangster
TIm’s Tavern – White Center/Seattle
Doors: 6pm, Show: 7pm
I’ll be rocking with Betsy Olson Band, and super excited to be in the crowd for Braly/Sangster & Star Anna. Oh, What a Night!!!!  As I said, if you’re in Seattle and free on May 17, you’d be a little crazy to miss this one. 🙂
Cost: $10 advance (no wonder we never make any money!), $15 at door (still a bargain!)
Info & Tickets:
https://www.facebook.com/events/3770643153165414?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external_search_engine%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Some fun shows are coming up – and I can’t believe it’s…MAY.  I’m playing 7 shows with 7 different artists/bands this month.  
Check it out and come hang and listen:
Friday, May 3 – that’s TOMORROW – STEPHANIE ANNE JOHNSON
The Seasons Performance Hall in Yakima, WA
Tickets & Info here:
https://www.theseasonsyakima.com/events/the-seasons-presents/stephanie-anne-johnson
Feel free to send your Yakima peeps for what is sure to be a super fun show.

Sunday, May 5 – JOHNNY BREGAR – Music for Kids (Ages 1-10) that Adults will listen to! 🙂
Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, West Seattle.
Doors, 10am.  Show: 10:30am
Cost: $5-$10
This is a show for kids, roughly 1-10 years of age. I sure love playing to this audience of tiny dancers – and it’s fun if you or your friends have little kids.  
Info:
https://fauntleroyschoolhouse.org/_home/home.php
Tickets:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6257091

Sunday, May 5 – FLOWERS BLACK (a duo featuring Darren Loucas and yours truly) plus RebRick (a duo featuring Rick DeChurch and yours truly)
The Rabbit Box Theater – Pike Place Market
Doors 7pm, Show 7:30-10pm
Cost:  $12 adv/$15 door
Info & Tickets:
https://dice.fm/event/a858v-sunday-night-music-showcase-5th-may-the-rabbit-box-seattle-tickets?pid=f3d89872&_branch_match_id=989404647576355286&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8nMy9ZLyUxO1UvL1Y%2BwNDI3NbQ0S0k1NrIvyEyxTTNOsbC0MDcCAF5ydxcuAAAA

Friday, May 10 – Allison Preisinger 
Conway Muse, Conway, WA
This is a super cool venue if you want to venture up to Skagit Valley territory.  The show has a workshop component, and lots of great singer/songwriters. 
I’ll be playing with Allison Preisinger and a full band.
Evening starts at 6pm and there’s a full line-up.
TIckets & Info here:
https://conwaymuse.com/event/allison-preisinger-fri-may-10-2024-6-pm-conway-muse/

Thursday, May 16 – Womxn & Blues, Celebrating the Music of Ethel Waters, Nina Simone & Aretha Franklin
The Royal Room – Columbia City/Seattle
Doors: 6:30pm, Show: 7:30pm
Cost: $20 advance, $25 day of show
Info & Tickets:
https://theroyalroomseattle.com/event/hear-me-talkin-to-you-womxn-blues-4/

Friday, May 17 – Betsy Olson, Star Anna, Braly/Sangster
TIm’s Tavern – White Center/Seattle
Doors: 6pm, Show: 7pm
I’ll be rocking with Betsy Olson Band, and super excited to be in the crowd for Braly/Sangster & Star Anna. Oh, What a Night!!!!  As I said, if you’re in Seattle and free on May 17, you’d be a little crazy to miss this one. 🙂
Cost: $10 advance (no wonder we never make any money!), $15 at door (still a bargain!)
Info & Tickets:
https://www.facebook.com/events/3770643153165414?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external_search_engine%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Monday, May 27 – Reggie Garrett & The Snake Oil Peddlers (featuring Will Down, Christine Gunn, Darren Loucas, yours truly) 
Northwest Folklife Festival – Seattle Center
5:30pm
Cost:  By Donation
Tickets & Info:
https://nwfolklife.org/festival/home.html

I’m playing 2 fun shows this weekend with TONY FULGHAM, Friday at the Tractor Tavern, and with WHITING TENNIS Saturday at The Rabbit Box Theater in Pike Place Market.
The deets:

FRIDAY, March 22
TONY FULGHAM (with Old Coast, Loose Wing, Townsend’s Solitaire)
Tractor Tavern, Ballard Avenue
Doors, 7:30pm
Rough Schedule: 8:30pm – Townsend’s Solitaire, 9:15pm – Loose Wing, 10:15pm – Old Coast, 11:15pm – Tony Fulgham (with yours truly, Tim DiJulio, Aimee Zoe)
Tickets & Info here:
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/tony-fulgham-w-old-coast-tractor-tickets/13653753?pl=tractor&REFID=clientsitewp

SATURDAY, March 23
WHITING TENNIS (with Kaylee Cole,The Debbie Miller)
The Rabbit Box Theater, 94 Pike St. in Pike Place Market, downtown Seattle
Doors, 7pm.  
Rough Schedule: 8pm – The Debbie Miller (a solo set, perhaps with a few tunes with Reb on bass guitar), 9pm – Kaylee Cole, 10pm – Whiting Tennis (with Reb Young on bass, Jim Wood on drums)
Tickets & Info here:
https://dice.fm/event/y5gvv-whiting-tennis-kaylee-cole-debbie-miller-23rd-mar-the-rabbit-box-seattle-tickets?pid=f3d89872&_branch_match_id=989404647576355286&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8nMy9ZLyUxO1UvL1fcxN09LNTRPTUtMNrEvyEyxTTNOsbC0MDcCAHH81RouAAAA

It has been very fun to prepare and rehearse to play for our friend Donn Paulk’s Birthday Bash TONIGHT. 

If you’re looking for some serious, old school Rock ‘n Roll, please join me along with Michael Musburger, Darren Loucas, Jeff Fielder, Tim DiJulio, Jeremy Lightfoot, Jen Ayers, Faith Stankevich and special guests!

TONIGHT, Saturday, March 16
Darrell’s Tavern, 18041 Aurora Ave N., Shoreline
Doors, 7pm.  
8:15pm – The Gods Are Alright (Led Zeppelin covers by Darren Loucas, Michael Musburger, Jeremy Lightfoot, Jen Ayers)
9:30pm – Bag of Hammers (featuring yours truly, Jeff Fielder, Michael Musburger, Tim DiJulio w/special guests!) playing songs from 1966.
(Yup, we’re getting this band back together after about an 8-year-long hiatus)
10:30pm – The Gods are Alright (covering The Who, Live at Leeds!)

Tickets & Info here:
https://darrellstavern.com/show-calendar/