Battlestar Kalakala
May
16

Battlestar Kalakala

Finnriver is one of our favorite places in all of the land, and Battlestar Kalakala is one of our favorite funk/world/fusion bands. If you live near the Port Townsend area, then you already know the magic of Finnriver Farm & Cidery. We don’t live anywhere near there, and even we know! Their cider is world-class tasty, their atmosphere is super old-timey and welcoming. You’re just a hayride away from a pretty good time.

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Kate Olson Trio
May
17

Kate Olson Trio

Kate and her trio will be showing the good folks of downtown Renton a real fine time at Drum Roll Wine. This event will be our third in an ongoing series of all-ages and free events at our favorite wine bar and family hangout. Bring some takeout or bring some potato salad. Bring your dog if you’ve got one, but definitely bring your thirst for great music and great atmosphere. You won’t be disappointed.

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Spring Fundraiser
May
28

Spring Fundraiser

Join us for a vibrant evening of community and celebration at the Columbia City Urban Beer Garden on May 28 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. We are thrilled to feature live entertainment by the ever-amazing Nick Drummond, providing the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable night. This event is free and open to all ages, so bring the whole family for a night of great music, better company, and meaningful impact!

RSVP today at our Givebutter fundraiser page to pledge a one-time or recurring donation. If you can’t make it in person, please consider making a contribution online to support our mission from afar!

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The Weather Pennies
May
30

The Weather Pennies

Sustainable Music NW Presents: The Weather Pennies at New Start Community Garden (Shark Garden)

The Event: We are thrilled to invite you to a special musical highlight of the Burien Garden Tour. Sustainable Music Northwest is partnering with New StartCommunity Garden—affectionately known by neighbors as the Shark Garden—to bring the high-energy sounds of bluegrass to one of our region’s most vibrant green spaces.

The Music: The Weather Pennies will be providing the soundtrack for your garden exploration. As you tour the community plots that make New Start a neighborhood treasure, enjoy a performance that celebrates American roots music in the heart of the community.

The Mission: This event is more than a concert; it’s a catalyst for connection. Sustainable Music NW believes that professional live music should be woven into the fabric of our daily lives. By presenting the Weather Pennies at the Shark Garden, we are:

  • Strengthening Neighborhood Bonds: Providing a "Third Place" for neighbors to meet and mingle.

  • Supporting Local Artists: Ensuring the band is paid a fair, union-scale wage for their craft.

  • Ensuring Accessibility: Keeping world-class music 100% free and open to all ages.

Details at a Glance:

  • Cost: Free to the public.

  • Accessibility: All ages welcome.

  • Location: New Start Community Garden (Shark Garden), Burien, WA.

  • Part of: The Burien Garden Tour.

Join us for a day of community, growth, and great bluegrass!

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Swing 3PO
Apr
29

Swing 3PO

  • Fremont Brewing Columbia City Urban Beer Garden (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Back for their second date with Sustainable Music Northwest, and the Columbia City Urban Beer Garden, Swing 3PO is a favorite amongst the swing dancing crowd, as well as those who just like real good music from the swing era. Bring your family. Order out for pizza, and eat it right there in from of the bassist. Bring your favorite dog. Our brand-new rescue dog, and SMNW’s new mascot Holly, will be there for her very first trip to a pub! Come say hi!

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The Weather Pennies
Apr
25

The Weather Pennies

We don’t even know what to expect here, but we do know a few things:

  • It’s part of the City of Kenmore’s Earth Day Celebration

  • The Weather Pennies make great music

  • Being April in the Northwest, it will either be raining, cloudy, sunny, or rainycloudysunny

  • We’ll be bringing the dog

  • There will be over thirty vendors specializing in environmental awareness and stewardship, and that’s good!

  • We’re really looking forward to this!

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Cecil Moses and the SGs
Apr
4

Cecil Moses and the SGs

We are thrilled to announce a special partnership with one of the true inspirations for our initiative: West Seattle’s own Kenyon Hall.

Join us for a rare performance by neighborhood favorites Cecil Moses and the SGs. While this legendary funk outfit is usually found in 21+ venues, this is a special occasion for the whole family to experience their phenomenal original sound in a community-focused, all-ages setting.

Why You Can’t Miss This:

  • The Music: High-energy, original funk from one of Seattle's best.

  • Old-School Treats: Kenyon Hall is keeping the tradition alive with $1 root beer floats and fresh popcorn! *

  • Picnics & Drinks: You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy during the show. For the adults, the two local bars flanking Kenyon Hall are perfect for a pre- or post-show stop.

Come for the funk, stay for the floats. Let's celebrate West Seattle music together!

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Jonti Siman Trio at Bizarre Brewing
Mar
14

Jonti Siman Trio at Bizarre Brewing

Join us for the first event of a new partnership with Bizarre Brewing. We’ve employed the fine services of the phenomenal Jonti Siman trio who seamlessly blend Americana and Jazz. If you like Americana, then they’ll get you to like Jazz, and if you like Jazz, then they’ll get you to like Americana. You can’t lose! As always, our events are free and all-ages, so bring your kids. I was once a kid, so I can say with absolute certainty - Kids LOVE live music! See you there!

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Los Flacos
Mar
8

Los Flacos

Upcoming Event: Los Flacos at Drum Roll Wine

Our first gathering at Drum Roll Wine was such a blast that we’ve decided to do it again!

Join Sustainable Music Northwest for an afternoon dedicated to great music and neighborhood connections.

We are thrilled to feature the incomparably fancy music of Seattle’s own Los Flacos, performing the folk music of Southern Mexico.

Come enjoy the comfortable vibe, excellent acoustics, and friendly folks that make this space so special.

Event Details

  • Cost: Free and all-ages

  • Atmosphere: Kids, dogs, and thirsty parents are all welcome.

  • Food: Feel free to bring a picnic from home or grab takeout from one of the many fantastic food venues in downtown Renton, just a short walk away.

As a 501c3 nonprofit, Sustainable Music Northwest is proud to fulfill our mission of providing professional live music to help draw communities together. We can’t wait to see you there for another afternoon of elevating communities through music

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Eric Verlinde Trio
Feb
25

Eric Verlinde Trio

  • Fremont Brewing Columbia City Urban Beer Garden (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sustainable Music Northwest Presents: The Eric Verlinde Trio Date: February 25th

Location: Fremont Brewing Columbia City Beer Hall

Legendary jazz pianist Eric Verlinde brings a stellar trio to the Fremont Brewing Columbia City Urban Beer Garden for an evening of world-class music. If you value experiencing artistry at its highest level, this is a performance you won’t want to miss.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Sustainable Music Northwest is dedicated to bringing people together through the power of live music. Our events are always all-ages and free to the public, making this the perfect opportunity to gather with your neighbors.

What to Bring:

  • The Family: Kids and dogs are more than welcome—everyone digs jazz!

  • A Feast: Feel free to bring a picnic or a potluck dish to share with your group.

  • A Thirst: Enjoy some of the best craft beer in the world while supporting local, professional musicians.

Join us in celebrating our community and the incredible skill and artistry of local musicians that keeps Seattle’s music scene thriving.

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Gulf of Mexico
Jan
28

Gulf of Mexico

Join us for yet another great mid-week night out for the whole family (and dogs). This installment of our partnership with Fremont Brewing is the exciting new band Gulf of Mexico. Get ready for some super chill funk, soul, and world grooves. As always, our events are free and all-ages.

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SuperSones
Jan
25

SuperSones

We’re very excited about this event—the first in what we hope will be a lasting relationship with Drum Roll Wine and the people of downtown Renton. As a 501c3 nonprofit, Sustainable Music Northwest has partnered with Drum Roll to help foster deeper community connections through the power of live music.

We are thrilled to present the incredible band SuperSones, performing the sublime sounds of Cuban Son—the vibrant, acoustic dance music that inspired modern Salsa. While Drum Roll is a cozy, quaint space that offers an intimate setting, the energy of this music is sure to be infectious.

As with all our events, this is a free, all-ages community gathering. Bring the kids, bring the dogs, and bring a dish to share for our community potluck! Don’t worry about the drinks—Drum Roll has you covered with their expert selection of delicious Pacific Northwest wines. Come help us build a more vibrant downtown Renton through great live music, food, wine, and company.

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Stacey Eliason
Dec
20

Stacey Eliason

To kick off our first successful partnership with the Music Performance Trust Fund, our new friend Stacey Eliason will be playing solo piano holiday goodies at Willard art and Frame during their Holiday open house.

There’ll be a real live Santa there to sign autographs and answer all your Santa -related questions. We’re looking forward to this one!

It should also go without saying, but we’ll say it anyways: Free and all-ages!

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Jonti Siman Trio
Dec
17

Jonti Siman Trio

  • Fremont Brewing Columbia City Urban Beer Garden (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our third event in partnership with Fremont Brewing’s delightful Columbia City Urban Beer Garden. Bring your kids, your dogs, your grumpy cats on leashes, your pet armadillos, your desire for good company and great music, and your thirst for delicious beer. Jonti and his band are a real joy, so you’re in for a real treat

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Los Flacos at the Beacon Hill Winter Art Fair
Dec
7

Los Flacos at the Beacon Hill Winter Art Fair

We’ll be presenting the great south American folk band, Los Flacos for the Beacon Arts South End Public Market Winter Art Fair Market from 2:00-4:30. This is going to be a good one! Come on down with your scarves and your wrist and elbow warmers, and get some art, meet some of your neighbors, listen to some of the finest live music this wee town has to offer, and spread some goo old-fashioned holiday cheer while you’re at it.

https://www.beacon-arts.org/sepm

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Nick Drummond at Plymouth Crossing
Nov
20
to Nov 28

Nick Drummond at Plymouth Crossing

Marking the second event of our partnership with Plymouth Housing, this Friendsgiving brought together residents from Plymouth Crossing and Porchlight—communities serving individuals overcoming barriers to housing, including incarceration and disability. Sustainable Music Northwest presented the inimitable Nick Drummond, whose performance provided a warm, inviting backdrop that enriched the shared meal and community atmosphere.

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Kate Olson
Nov
19

Kate Olson

Join us for our second event in partnership with the Fremont Brewing Columbia City Urban Beer Garden. The Famous Kate Olson will be providing exceptional entertainment for the evening. Bring your kids, your dogs, your picnic baskets, and as always, bring your thirst for great craft beer and great conversation. It’s here: 3808 S Edmunds St #1730, Seattle, WA 98118

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Luncheon for Residents of Plymouth Place
Oct
21

Luncheon for Residents of Plymouth Place

An exciting beginning to a partnership with Plymouth Housing, that manages buildings around King County providing stable housing to adults who have experienced homelessness. This partnership was kicked off with Sustainable Music Northwest providing live music for residents at a luncheon at one of Plymouth Housing’s many apartment buildings. The Kate Olson Trio sounded great, the tacos were delicious, and the residents were tapping their feet (and chewing)

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Seattle Night Out Block Party
Aug
5

Seattle Night Out Block Party

August 5th will be our first official event for the Seattle Night Out block party. Bring food and drinks & come party!

Entertainment: Los Flacos.

Location: SW Willow St between 23rd and 24th ave S, Seattle, WA 98106.

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Sustainable Music Kickoff Party
Aug
1

Sustainable Music Kickoff Party

Come celebrate our exciting beginning with board of directors Kevin Nortness, Marc Fendel, Chuck DeMonnin, Adam Gross, and Samantha Boshnack. 

Entertainment: Michael Owcharuk: piano, Tobi Stone: Saxophone, Bren Plummer: bass

Location: Artspace Hiawatha community space. 843 Hiawatha Pl S., Seattle, WA 98144

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