Thursdays Summer Music on the Big Deck
Thursdays Summer Music on the Big Deck
Thursday nights, 6pm-8pm through September 17 (weather and air quality permitting)
Mixtape
Small town group with big energy, featuring lyricist Wes Wil, powerhouse vocalist Joan and Grace, with Dj paula spinning tracks. Raw rhymes contagious beats uplifting collective vibes
Gobblers Knob
Gobbler’s Knob is a Winthrop-based quartet rooted in acoustic Americana, singer-songwriter and string-band traditions. Their sets include songs from Old Time to Present Day, mixing and mashing genres that include Rock, Pop, Country and Blues, with some Bluegrass thrown in for good measure. Their tunes range in energy from soft and sweet to hard and rockin’ — throw in some multi-part harmonies and you’ve got all the ingredients for a fun-filled evening.
Gobbler’s Knob is Randy Thordarson on guitar, harmonica and mandolin; Stan Wentzel on mandolin and banjo, Michael Kennedy on bass and Jerome Bowler on guitars.
The Full Uplift
The Full Uplift is an explosive rock band that prides itself in fast riffs and heavy energy sing alongs. Ska-punk, alt-rock, and indie influences, a heavy dose of '70's guitar riff sensibility, and the urgent BIG SOUND of '90's grunge....there's also a hint of reggae in there. All guaranteed to get you movin' and a shakin' with groovy dancy fist pumping vibes!
Kris Borgias
Local favorite Kris Borgias brings his mellow and melodic vibe back to the Big Deck!
Kyle Northcott
Beloved local Kyle Northcott brings his experimental groove machine comprised of contraptions and doodads back to the big deck. It’s gonna get weird, but good weird!
Hot Damn Scandal
Hot Damn Scandal finds its songs under park benches and in forgotten alleyways, on the corner of Tom Waits and Gershwin. The resulting outlaw ballads, dirty jazz, circus freakouts, shanty-rags, string band funk, lonesome heart-breakers, and whiskey bottle love songs blend together in what may be best described as 'Cabaret Americana': theatrical, orchestral, lyrical, and endlessly danceable
The End of All Things
Come hang for the inaugural showing of the Valley’s newest band — The End of All Things. Psychoelectric soulhouse funkrock from the minds of Sarah Thomas and Will Kiefer. Originals with a few deep cut covers. Good times guaranteed.
Three Piece Suit
Eclectic Americana & grungy alt-county with kick, vibe & soul.
Three Piece Suit is guaranteed fun with top notch music and soulful vibes. With wide ranging song selections from the grittier side of Americana (Lucinda Williams, Neil Young grunge, Gillian Welch, Wilco, Jason Isbell & James McMurty), upbeat songs by the likes of the Talking Heads & Little Feat, and some 60s psychedelic and originals thrown in, you’re guaranteed a great evening of music with Oori and his band.
Three Piece Suit is:
Rebecca Gallivan, Vocals
Oori Silbertein, Guitar & Vocals
Phil Woras, Bass & Vocals
Mike Borowski, Drums
Lawrence Jazz Duo
Jupiter is very excited to have these special folks back to the deck (and the valley) for a third year running…
Bossa nova, Swing, Bebop, reimagined covers, and original songs where guitar builds the foundation for the melodies and solo improvisations of the tenor ukulele. Dale's lush guitar work uses bass lines, chord stylings and rhythm that supports Shelly's warm tones on the tenor uke.
Decades of performances up and down the west coast at wineries, art galleries, and restaurants have helped the duo create an intimate sound that is both easy listening and detailed jazz at the same time.
Dick Fish and The Goat Knuckles
The Goat Knuckles are…
Scott Barber-guitar and vocals
Mike Borowski-drums and vocals
Will Kiefer-guitar
Hans Smith-bass
Original music that blends folk, rock blues, and funk
Loren Boley
Loren Boley is a multi-instrumentalist and singer from the Methow Valley, and a founding member of the local band Luc and the Lovingtons. Since returning to the Methow in 2016, she has been writing music to speak toward love, joy, longing, loss, and her experiences of being neurodivergent, queer, and a trans woman. Loren uses her feet, hands, and voice to weave a full musical sound to show listeners they are seen and to connect everyone to a sense of shared humanity.
Jazz Train
Jazz Train is the valley's hottest jazz quartet. Formerly called the Marcus Duke Project, the band features Kirk Schumacher on drums; George Schneider on flute; Marcus Duke on keys; and Dave Nolet on upright bass. They play a rhythm-heavy style of jazz, using elements of rock, latin, swing, and bebop. These are top players in a tight group.
David Nolet
David is a bossa nova singer and guitarist that performs throughout the nw in tradition of Antônio Carlos Jobim, Gilberto Gil, João Gilberto, singing in Portuguese. "Aquerela do Brasil”, Watercolor of Brasil!
Angela Cross is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and sound engineer based in Washington State. With roots in jazz, rock, and improvisational music, her work centers on expressive performance, strong musical interplay, and emotionally grounded songwriting. She performs regularly throughout the Pacific Northwest and is also an elementary music teacher.
Angela and David will be weaving beautiful melodies and rhythms throughout a sublime summer evening. Please join us!
KishRIFFS
Singer, songwriter, and bandleader of the local alt-rock, indie-ska band The Full Uplift, Stephen Kish is an engaging big, barrel-chested troubadour, singing original songs about the human condition: Sometimes fun and frolicky, but also cognizant of the struggles we all face in this wonderful journey, hurtling through the vast darkness and vacuum of space. He's also unearthed many classics, some eclectic B-sides, and seldom heard Pub songs on the fringe. His "Riff-acana" guitar style is based on folk/rock/fingerpicking/and Blues & Rock influences from the Golden Era of guitar heroes: altered tunings and higher soni-consciousness. "Fun guitar playing, Fast Riffs and Heavy Energy sing alongs!
Living Room
Our band, Living Room is comprised of four terrific humans:
Caitlin’s Cordell. Drummer/Singer extraordinaire and tattoo artist to the highly evolved.
Benjamin Washam. Pianist, vocalist, guitar wielder and parent of two funny and interesting boys who he’s pretty sure are his…
Curtis Edwards. Bassist, vocalist and former astronaut.
Andy McConkey. Guitar butcher/vocal cosplay. Part time cankle model.
Living Room grew into a gigging band out of the enjoyment of playing music with friends in a laid back, depressurized environment. We’ve tried to bring that vibe to our shows.
We seek out songs that fit the vibe we’ve fallen into. Songs that often aren’t super recognizable. Ya ain’t gonna be hearing Free Falling or More Than a Feeling at one of our gigs.
So here’s to summer music, kindness, righteous vibes and fighting the patriarchy.
Family Vibe Reggae Band
Family Vibe is a 5 piece band that has been playing in and around Okanogan County for the last decade. They play a backwoods, homegrown style of reggae consisting of all original songs with uplifting lyrics focused on love and unity.
Paula Aio
DJ Paula brings her super fun and always classy vibes back to the big deck! Come groove to Paula’s choice selections of tunes that ALWAYS get people moving.
Roberto + Rebecca
Roberto and Rebecca were fast friends and kindred spirits from the moment they met a few years ago. They love beautiful music, songs with great harmonies and singing from the heart. They love a song beautifully sung or a tale well told. Thank you for your support, It is a pleasure to sing for you!