SUMMER 2024
There is no better place to get and stay chill on these hot summer days and nights than at cool and cozy Cellar Cat. Convivial conversation. Wine talk. Cat talk. Dogs. Boats. Seahawks. Jazz. Orcas. Always the ferries. Art. Kingston. Never a dull moment. A jigsaw on the big table. Checkers, chess and backgamon, a little Trivial Pursuit. A social place to gather with friends over excellent wine. Quiet and romantic for love birds. Join us for a nice glass or bottle of wine (or two), a bite of cheese, a chunk of chocolate, enjoy great company, make new friends, meet up with old ones, home-away-from home all served up in an intimate, artful, relaxing, jazz and wine venue.
For each performance, we create a seating arrangement based on group size and date of ticket purchase. Seating is limited and we can't generally accept requests for specific seats. Please let us know at time of purchase if you would like to be seated with another party.
For each performance, we create a seating arrangement based on group size and date of ticket purchase. Seating is limited and we can't generally accept requests for specific seats. Please let us know at time of purchase if you would like to be seated with another party.
LIVE MUSIC - mostly JAZZ
CELLAR CAT'S line up is booked for all of 2024 with back to back awesomeness happening on the WEST side of the SOUND featuring East & West Sound musicians and out-of-area artists on tour. SUMMER IS UPON US AND JUMPING! RESERVATION TICKETS a must to guarantee seating for the Thursday & Sunday performances. Here's what's happening for the next few weeks.
Bill Anschell Trio Thursday, July 25th 7 - 9 p.m.
Native Seattlite, pianist, composer, author, multiple award-winner Bill Anschell comes to Cellar Cat with his accomplished trio featuring Phil Sparks on bass, and Jamie Findlay on guitar. Nimble-fingered Bill is a sought-out Puget Sound area sideman, known for his intuitive attention to detail, musicality and finesse. Admired as an egalitarian band leader and masterful composer - his name well-known to anyone listening to Jazz24 or KNKX, his fluid and memborable original compositions in constant radio and online rotation - Bill is a large part of making Seattle's growing jazz scene THE scene in west coast jazz.
Originally from Seattle, Washington, Jamie Findlay is one of the masters of contemporary acoustic guitar. With three CD’s under his own name, “Wings of Light,” “Amigos del Corazón,’ and “Reflections” Jamie is a very busy performer and composer, both in the States and abroad. His music is flavored by many styles from jazz and blues to pop and funk. More recently, Jamie has helped form the Acoustic Jazz Quartet, an L.A. based jazz band that features Jamie’s compositions. Their first Naxos Jazz release was distributed worldwide in April, ’99, and a second Acoustic Jazz Quartet “Organic” released in 2001. In 2002 Jamie formed a guitar duo with Duck Baker, and the pair recorded an adventurous and critically acclaimed record of jazz guitar duos titled “Out of the Past”. Jamie continues to perform solo as well.
Phil Sparks is among the leading bassists in Seattle, having performed with nearly every top jazz group in the city. He records extensively with many of the Northwest's top names, and received a special mention as a star of the Seattle scene an issue of Down Beat magazine.
In Seattle, Phil Sparks has been a member of groups led by Julian Priester, Ernestine Anderson, Wayne Horowitz, Floyd Standifer, Hadley Caliman, E.W. Wainwright, Jay Clayton, Jim Knapp, and Ricky Kelly. He has accompanied the following artists during Northwest engagements: Gene Harris, Roland Hanna, James Moody, Bobby Shew, Mose Allison, Art Lande, Joe Henderson, Javon Jackson, Teddy Edwards, and the Seattle Symphony.
Originally from Seattle, Washington, Jamie Findlay is one of the masters of contemporary acoustic guitar. With three CD’s under his own name, “Wings of Light,” “Amigos del Corazón,’ and “Reflections” Jamie is a very busy performer and composer, both in the States and abroad. His music is flavored by many styles from jazz and blues to pop and funk. More recently, Jamie has helped form the Acoustic Jazz Quartet, an L.A. based jazz band that features Jamie’s compositions. Their first Naxos Jazz release was distributed worldwide in April, ’99, and a second Acoustic Jazz Quartet “Organic” released in 2001. In 2002 Jamie formed a guitar duo with Duck Baker, and the pair recorded an adventurous and critically acclaimed record of jazz guitar duos titled “Out of the Past”. Jamie continues to perform solo as well.
Phil Sparks is among the leading bassists in Seattle, having performed with nearly every top jazz group in the city. He records extensively with many of the Northwest's top names, and received a special mention as a star of the Seattle scene an issue of Down Beat magazine.
In Seattle, Phil Sparks has been a member of groups led by Julian Priester, Ernestine Anderson, Wayne Horowitz, Floyd Standifer, Hadley Caliman, E.W. Wainwright, Jay Clayton, Jim Knapp, and Ricky Kelly. He has accompanied the following artists during Northwest engagements: Gene Harris, Roland Hanna, James Moody, Bobby Shew, Mose Allison, Art Lande, Joe Henderson, Javon Jackson, Teddy Edwards, and the Seattle Symphony.
Friday, July 26th 7 - 10 p.m. David Lee Joyner makes his solo piano and vocal debut at Cellar Cat. No cover. Simply bring your catty selves and cash to tip Piano man David, and buy a few drinks, some chocolates, art, wine, anything, to cover Cellar Cat!
David has been an in-demand headliner and sideman in the Northwest for over 20 years. Cellar Cat audiences have already heard David as pianist for vocalist Greta Matassa. Now David steps "Up Front" with his stylistic versatility, graceful piano and lyrical baritone voice.
David is a native of Memphis, Tennessee, growing up on Graceland Drive...yes...a neighbor of Elvis Presley. Over his 50 year career, David has backed such stars as Bob Hope, Henry Mancini, Bob Newhart, Rich Little, Carl Perkins, and many others. WIth a PhD in ethnomusicology, he had a 33-year career as a professor in the prestigious jazz program at the University of North Texas and Pacific Lutheran University. He is the author of a college history text, American Popular Music, which has been in print for over 30 years and is the co-author of an upcoming biography of rock 'n' roll pioneer Bill Haley, to be released for Haley's centennial in 2025.
David released his digital album Up Front in 2022, with 14 original compositions and featuring top Northwest jazz musicians. David is owner of DLJ Music Services, a multi-faceted business that reflects David's many skills as a performer, composer, arranger, educator, and public lecturer.
David has been an in-demand headliner and sideman in the Northwest for over 20 years. Cellar Cat audiences have already heard David as pianist for vocalist Greta Matassa. Now David steps "Up Front" with his stylistic versatility, graceful piano and lyrical baritone voice.
David is a native of Memphis, Tennessee, growing up on Graceland Drive...yes...a neighbor of Elvis Presley. Over his 50 year career, David has backed such stars as Bob Hope, Henry Mancini, Bob Newhart, Rich Little, Carl Perkins, and many others. WIth a PhD in ethnomusicology, he had a 33-year career as a professor in the prestigious jazz program at the University of North Texas and Pacific Lutheran University. He is the author of a college history text, American Popular Music, which has been in print for over 30 years and is the co-author of an upcoming biography of rock 'n' roll pioneer Bill Haley, to be released for Haley's centennial in 2025.
David released his digital album Up Front in 2022, with 14 original compositions and featuring top Northwest jazz musicians. David is owner of DLJ Music Services, a multi-faceted business that reflects David's many skills as a performer, composer, arranger, educator, and public lecturer.
Saturday night, July 27th, 7 - 10 p.m. we welcome back pianist Nick Colletto - who filled the house two weeks ago! - and with him Noah Pettibon, on bass sax!! No cover. Bring the lads cash for tips and stick around for a few rounds. Meowsa.
JAKE BERGEVIN SINGS & SWINGS CELLAR CAT
Sunday, July 28th 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Cellar Cat is delighted to introduce Jake Bergevin,
vocalist and trumpet master, to Kingston and the west side of the Sound.
Jake Bergevin's trumpet playing is beyond exceptional, and his distinct voice lends brilliantly to the trio format.
Joining Jake is guitar great Milo Petersen, and swinging bassist Michael Glynn, who together
add even more depth and texture to Jake's unique, swinging sound. And his beebop skills: meowsa!
Jake is a rare artist who combines sensitivity, nuance,
and finesse to the words and music he participates in.
Please join us for this rare musical event.
vocalist and trumpet master, to Kingston and the west side of the Sound.
Jake Bergevin's trumpet playing is beyond exceptional, and his distinct voice lends brilliantly to the trio format.
Joining Jake is guitar great Milo Petersen, and swinging bassist Michael Glynn, who together
add even more depth and texture to Jake's unique, swinging sound. And his beebop skills: meowsa!
Jake is a rare artist who combines sensitivity, nuance,
and finesse to the words and music he participates in.
Please join us for this rare musical event.
July performances
*Reservations on NON-TICKETED nights a great idea - [email protected] or 360-979-7925 - SRO is common, and with only 35 seats those seats have a $20 per person minimum (meaning, we pay the musicians, the rent, the bills & you spend at least - ideally more than - $20 to keep the music going. Libraries are free. Fresh air: free. Cellar Cat: can't afford free - to like us, to like live high-end jazz, is to support us and the MEWsicians. And tip them well too - bring cash!!).
We suggest those holding advance tickets for performances arrive at least a half hour prior to performance time to allow time to settle in and order food and drinks before the show starts. We ask during these shows the audience keeps conversations to a whisper.
JULY GIGS
Thursdays and Sundays $20 - reservations available with advance tickets only
No cover Fridays and Saturdays - $20 per person minimum for reserved seating
Thursday 25th - 7 - 9 p.m. Bill Anschell Trio $20 advance tickets https://buytickets.at/cellarcatllc/1320495
Fri. 26th - 7 - 10 p.m. *David Joyner piano man
Sat. 27th - 7 - 10 p.m. NIck Colletto piano bar
Sunday 28th- 6:30 - 9 p.m. JAKE BERGEVIN premieres at Cellar Cat!! $20 advance tickets https://buytickets.at/cellarcatllc/1320562
*Reservations on NON-TICKETED nights a great idea - [email protected] or 360-979-7925 - SRO is common, and with only 35 seats those seats have a $20 per person minimum (meaning, we pay the musicians, the rent, the bills & you spend at least - ideally more than - $20 to keep the music going. Libraries are free. Fresh air: free. Cellar Cat: can't afford free - to like us, to like live high-end jazz, is to support us and the MEWsicians. And tip them well too - bring cash!!).
We suggest those holding advance tickets for performances arrive at least a half hour prior to performance time to allow time to settle in and order food and drinks before the show starts. We ask during these shows the audience keeps conversations to a whisper.
JULY GIGS
Thursdays and Sundays $20 - reservations available with advance tickets only
No cover Fridays and Saturdays - $20 per person minimum for reserved seating
Thursday 25th - 7 - 9 p.m. Bill Anschell Trio $20 advance tickets https://buytickets.at/cellarcatllc/1320495
Fri. 26th - 7 - 10 p.m. *David Joyner piano man
Sat. 27th - 7 - 10 p.m. NIck Colletto piano bar
Sunday 28th- 6:30 - 9 p.m. JAKE BERGEVIN premieres at Cellar Cat!! $20 advance tickets https://buytickets.at/cellarcatllc/1320562
"HOT AUGUST NIGHTS
Bruce Cosacchi every Friday 7 - 10 p.m.
James Murray First & Third Saturdays 7 - 10 p.m.
Thursday 1st - 7 - 9 p.m. Tim Lerch & Wayne Bliss $20 https://buytickets.at/cellarcatllc/1323613
World renowned Jazz and Blues guitarist, educator, popular YouTuber and Emmy award winning composer, Tim Lerch is a member of the legendary Northwest Gypsy Jazz Group Pearl Django, leader of the Tim Lerch Trio and 1/2 of a very popular guitar duo with Jamie Findlay. Over the past 50 years Tim has performed with a long list of greats in many styles.
In addition to his busy live playing and recording schedule, Tim is also a well respected and popular teacher with a busy schedule of private lessons, Masterclasses and workshops.
Friday 2nd - 7 - 10 p.m. *Bruce Cosacchi piano man
Saturday 3rd - 7 - 10 p.m. *James Murray piano & vocals
Sunday 4th - 6:30 - 9 p.m. Susan Pascal Trio $20 advance tickets https://buytickets.at/cellarcatllc/1332642
Seattle jazz vibraphonist Susan Pascal has played four tours of Singapore and concerts, workshops and clinics across the United States. Her Pacific Northwest appearances include the Earshot Jazz Festival and Centrum Jazz Port Townsend, and as a special guest artist with the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, the Seattle Baroque Orchestra, and Seattle’s Gypsy jazz group, Pearl Django.
Pascal’s eclectic musical interests are reflected in her own projects. Susan Pascal’s SOUL SAUCE quintet is a tribute to Latin jazz icon Cal Tjader, and her new BRAZIL PROJECT band features the rich rhythmic and melodic traditions of Brazil. Her straight-ahead jazz group, the SUSAN PASCAL QUARTET has been nominated twice for Best Acoustic Group by Seattle’s Earshot Jazz.
Pascal is heard on motion picture soundtracks including “The Wedding Planner”, “Office Space”, ”Eulogy” and “Mirror, Mirror” and is a guest artist on recordings by vocalist Greta Matassa, “All This and Heaven Too,” "And to All a Good Night," and "The Smiling Hour"; the Vern Sielert’s Dektet recording, "From There to Here"; slide guitarist Orville Johnson’s “Slide and Joy”; and many others.
Thursday 8th - 7 - 9 Deseo Carmin returns!!! $20 advance tickets https://buytickets.at/cellarcatllc/1325028
Sunday 11th - 6:30 - 9 p.m. Tim Lerch, Chris Bickley & Chris Symer $20 https://buytickets.at/cellarcatllc/1327259
Thursday 15th - 7 - 9 p.m. JOHN PINETREE BLUES!!! $20
Sunday 18th - 6:30 - 9 p.m. Dmitri Matheny $20
Thursday 22nd - 7 - 9 p.m. BIRCH PEREIRA & the Gin Joints $20 tickets
Sunday 25th - 6:30 - 9 p.m. John Pinetree & the Yellin' Degenerates $20 tickets
Thursday 29th - 7 - 9 p.m. Bill Anschell & Gail Pettis & Phil Sparks!! $20 tickets
Saturday 31st - 7 - 10 p.m. Jonas Meyers, piano man, swings Cellar Cat - no cover
a SEPTEMBER we'll remember
Bruce Cosacchi every Friday 7 - 10 p.m.
James Murray First & Third Saturdays 7 - 10 p.m.
Sunday 1st - 6:30 - 9 Dmitri Matheny & John Stowell: BELEZA! $20
Thursday 5th - 5 - 6:30 p.m. ANTONIO SANGUINETTI RETURNS!! $15 per person, each waived with purchase of 4 bottles
7 - 9 p.m. Brent Jensen, Jamie Finley & Chris Symer - $20
Sunday 7th - 6:30 - 9 Dmitri Matheny Trio swings Mancini!! $20
Thursday 12th 7 - 9 Tim Lerch & Wayne Bliss $20
Saturday 14th - 7 - 10 p.m. Angela Petrucci duo - no cover/ $20 per person minimum
Sunday 15th - 6:30 - 9 p.m. Jovino Neto Santos & Jenny Davis $20
Thursday 19th - 7 - 9 p.m. Gail Pettis & Bill Anschell $20
Sunday 22nd - 6:30 - 9 p.m. Tim Lerch & Chris Bickley Trio $20
Thursday 26th - 7 - 9 p.m. Ranger & the "Re-Arrangers"! $20
Saturday 28th - 7 - 9 p.m. Jonas Meyers, piano man $20
Sunday 29th - 6:30 - 9 p.m. Greta Matassa Quartet $20
Bruce Cosacchi every Friday 7 - 10 p.m.
James Murray First & Third Saturdays 7 - 10 p.m.
Thursday 1st - 7 - 9 p.m. Tim Lerch & Wayne Bliss $20 https://buytickets.at/cellarcatllc/1323613
World renowned Jazz and Blues guitarist, educator, popular YouTuber and Emmy award winning composer, Tim Lerch is a member of the legendary Northwest Gypsy Jazz Group Pearl Django, leader of the Tim Lerch Trio and 1/2 of a very popular guitar duo with Jamie Findlay. Over the past 50 years Tim has performed with a long list of greats in many styles.
In addition to his busy live playing and recording schedule, Tim is also a well respected and popular teacher with a busy schedule of private lessons, Masterclasses and workshops.
Friday 2nd - 7 - 10 p.m. *Bruce Cosacchi piano man
Saturday 3rd - 7 - 10 p.m. *James Murray piano & vocals
Sunday 4th - 6:30 - 9 p.m. Susan Pascal Trio $20 advance tickets https://buytickets.at/cellarcatllc/1332642
Seattle jazz vibraphonist Susan Pascal has played four tours of Singapore and concerts, workshops and clinics across the United States. Her Pacific Northwest appearances include the Earshot Jazz Festival and Centrum Jazz Port Townsend, and as a special guest artist with the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, the Seattle Baroque Orchestra, and Seattle’s Gypsy jazz group, Pearl Django.
Pascal’s eclectic musical interests are reflected in her own projects. Susan Pascal’s SOUL SAUCE quintet is a tribute to Latin jazz icon Cal Tjader, and her new BRAZIL PROJECT band features the rich rhythmic and melodic traditions of Brazil. Her straight-ahead jazz group, the SUSAN PASCAL QUARTET has been nominated twice for Best Acoustic Group by Seattle’s Earshot Jazz.
Pascal is heard on motion picture soundtracks including “The Wedding Planner”, “Office Space”, ”Eulogy” and “Mirror, Mirror” and is a guest artist on recordings by vocalist Greta Matassa, “All This and Heaven Too,” "And to All a Good Night," and "The Smiling Hour"; the Vern Sielert’s Dektet recording, "From There to Here"; slide guitarist Orville Johnson’s “Slide and Joy”; and many others.
Thursday 8th - 7 - 9 Deseo Carmin returns!!! $20 advance tickets https://buytickets.at/cellarcatllc/1325028
Sunday 11th - 6:30 - 9 p.m. Tim Lerch, Chris Bickley & Chris Symer $20 https://buytickets.at/cellarcatllc/1327259
Thursday 15th - 7 - 9 p.m. JOHN PINETREE BLUES!!! $20
Sunday 18th - 6:30 - 9 p.m. Dmitri Matheny $20
Thursday 22nd - 7 - 9 p.m. BIRCH PEREIRA & the Gin Joints $20 tickets
Sunday 25th - 6:30 - 9 p.m. John Pinetree & the Yellin' Degenerates $20 tickets
Thursday 29th - 7 - 9 p.m. Bill Anschell & Gail Pettis & Phil Sparks!! $20 tickets
Saturday 31st - 7 - 10 p.m. Jonas Meyers, piano man, swings Cellar Cat - no cover
a SEPTEMBER we'll remember
Bruce Cosacchi every Friday 7 - 10 p.m.
James Murray First & Third Saturdays 7 - 10 p.m.
Sunday 1st - 6:30 - 9 Dmitri Matheny & John Stowell: BELEZA! $20
Thursday 5th - 5 - 6:30 p.m. ANTONIO SANGUINETTI RETURNS!! $15 per person, each waived with purchase of 4 bottles
7 - 9 p.m. Brent Jensen, Jamie Finley & Chris Symer - $20
Sunday 7th - 6:30 - 9 Dmitri Matheny Trio swings Mancini!! $20
Thursday 12th 7 - 9 Tim Lerch & Wayne Bliss $20
Saturday 14th - 7 - 10 p.m. Angela Petrucci duo - no cover/ $20 per person minimum
Sunday 15th - 6:30 - 9 p.m. Jovino Neto Santos & Jenny Davis $20
Thursday 19th - 7 - 9 p.m. Gail Pettis & Bill Anschell $20
Sunday 22nd - 6:30 - 9 p.m. Tim Lerch & Chris Bickley Trio $20
Thursday 26th - 7 - 9 p.m. Ranger & the "Re-Arrangers"! $20
Saturday 28th - 7 - 9 p.m. Jonas Meyers, piano man $20
Sunday 29th - 6:30 - 9 p.m. Greta Matassa Quartet $20
Friday, August 2nd, from 7 - 10 p.m. Bruce brings the TRUMPET, the croon and the swoon to CELLAR CAT to kick in SUMMER! No cover. A few drinks pays The Cat & Tips pay the Piano man!!
A lifelong musician who took a 20 year hiatus to work in Seattle for the FBI as a special agent, Bruce Cosacchi is known as the founder of the Foggy Bottom Jazz Band where he played coronet. Drummer, singer, piano-man, multi-instrumentalist Bruce is famous in greater Seattle as the trumpet player who performed from his deck on the Hood Canal every night at 8 p.m. during the pandemic in solidarity of those front-line workers who risked their lives daily to help others. Every evening, during the pandemic's most frightening days, neighbors and "audience" attendees - many driving from great distances to experience from a Covid-safe distance stop the hoods of their cars - shined lights on the performance, blared horns, cheered, creating a daily symphony of gratitude.
Drop in! No cover. Reservations a great idea - [email protected] or 360-979-7925 - SRO is common, and with only 35 seats those seats have a $20 minimum unless you are waiting for the ferry, then pop in, get your ferry snacks, have a beer, sip a glass, we'll get you going!
A lifelong musician who took a 20 year hiatus to work in Seattle for the FBI as a special agent, Bruce Cosacchi is known as the founder of the Foggy Bottom Jazz Band where he played coronet. Drummer, singer, piano-man, multi-instrumentalist Bruce is famous in greater Seattle as the trumpet player who performed from his deck on the Hood Canal every night at 8 p.m. during the pandemic in solidarity of those front-line workers who risked their lives daily to help others. Every evening, during the pandemic's most frightening days, neighbors and "audience" attendees - many driving from great distances to experience from a Covid-safe distance stop the hoods of their cars - shined lights on the performance, blared horns, cheered, creating a daily symphony of gratitude.
Drop in! No cover. Reservations a great idea - [email protected] or 360-979-7925 - SRO is common, and with only 35 seats those seats have a $20 minimum unless you are waiting for the ferry, then pop in, get your ferry snacks, have a beer, sip a glass, we'll get you going!
Saturday, August 3rd - James Murray
plays Cellar Cat 7 - 10 p.m.
First & Third Saturdays every month marvelous James Murray performs from 7 - 10 p.m. all varieties of music from original compositions to Billy Joel to Michael MacDonald. James does a wonderful Stevie Wonder and a spectacular Stevie Nicks.
James is well-known and in high demand throughout the west-of-Sound region, both as an entertaining musician but also as an excellent piano tuner. truesoundpianos.com
Although reservations are highly recommended: [email protected] or 360-979-7925 dropping in works too. SRO is common, and with only 35 seats those seats have a $20 minimum unless you are waiting for the ferry: then pop in, get your ferry snacks, have a beer, sip a glass, we'll get you going!
plays Cellar Cat 7 - 10 p.m.
First & Third Saturdays every month marvelous James Murray performs from 7 - 10 p.m. all varieties of music from original compositions to Billy Joel to Michael MacDonald. James does a wonderful Stevie Wonder and a spectacular Stevie Nicks.
James is well-known and in high demand throughout the west-of-Sound region, both as an entertaining musician but also as an excellent piano tuner. truesoundpianos.com
Although reservations are highly recommended: [email protected] or 360-979-7925 dropping in works too. SRO is common, and with only 35 seats those seats have a $20 minimum unless you are waiting for the ferry: then pop in, get your ferry snacks, have a beer, sip a glass, we'll get you going!