Sunday, September 30th, "Swingin’ The Benny Goodman Songbook"

Opening night concertgoers on Sunday, September 30 will enjoy a champagne reception at 7:00 p.m., followed at 8:00 p.m. by “Swingin’ The Benny Goodman Songbook,” an upbeat, toe-tapping show featuring jazz singer Terry Blaine’s exuberant vocals, the elegant stride mastery of pianist Mark Shane, and the exciting, hot swing playing of acclaimed clarinetist Allan Vaché. This show celebrates the magic of classic jazz, and especially how Benny Goodman’s clarinet and vocalists helped shape and define the 1930’s Swing Era. Goodman’s classic recordings of popular standards and dance music, so powerful and exciting then, still captivate us today.

Sunday, November 18th, Foothills Brass Quintet (FBO)

A full-time professional ensemble since 1981, Foothills Brass Quintet (FBQ) brings passion and sparkle to each of its performances. With the motto, “Serious Fun!” this group has been creating joy for audiences of all ages with a delightfully eclectic repertoire—served up with a good measure of humor. Performing across Canada, in the U.S. and overseas, its “Bourbon Street to Broadway” program is an exciting exploration of the beginnings of jazz—from ragtime to Dixie, show tunes to swing. They’ll appear Sunday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 16th,  Celtic Christmas with Men of Worth

Celtic Christmas with Men of Worth, Sunday, December 16, 3:00 p.m., will include Irish and Scottish Christmas songs as well as more commonly known traditional ones. This special holiday show will feature the folk-music duo of James Keigher and Donnie MacDonald, who combine their humor with exciting tunes and soulful, heartfelt ballads.  They are joined by Celtic harpist Maureen Brennan, Kevin Carr on Uilleann pipes and fiddle and two champion Irish Step Dancers.

Sunday, January 27th, John Reischman &
The Jaybirds

John Reischman & The Jaybirds have been touring across North America and Europe for over six years. With three critically acclaimed albums and a Canadian Juno nomination, this group is established as a top-flight band in bluegrass music. Reischman, a mandolin master, and his band are known for powerful original songs and instrumentals, soaring vocals and refreshing interpretations of songs from the old-time repertoire presented with their own bluegrass twist. They’ll appear Sunday, January 27 at 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 17th, Tiller’s Folly

On Sunday, February 17, 3:00 p.m., Tiller’s Folly returns to Port Ludlow. Captivating audiences since 1997, this threesome performs high-energy acoustic roots music with Pacific Northwest flair. Combining the amazing talents of Bruce Coughlan, vocalist/songwriter; Laurence Knight, bassist/producer/vocalist; and award-winning multi-instrumentalist Nolan Murray, they have won a legion of loyal fans across North America and the United Kingdom. Master storytellers of legend and lore, their music blends folk, rock and bluegrass.

Thursday, March 6th, Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem,

Start with a fiddle, a guitar, and a standup bass—add a cardboard box with a suitcase bass drum and tin can cymbals—played by an ex-rock and zydeco drummer—then add in an expressive alto voice, seamless four-part harmonies, and a splash of banjo and ukulele—and you have Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem. With a repertoire that spans 200 years of American music, these four people share an irresistible chemistry on stage. This unusually gleeful string band celebration will be here Thursday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 18th, Euphorics, 8:00 p.m.

On Friday, April 18 at 8:00 p.m., the season concludes with the Euphorics—a joyful, energetic, powerful and seasoned award-winning a cappella quartet that has performed internationally since 1983. Each member is a powerful lead singer; together, they create a rich and soulful blend in a repertoire of top-notch originals and innovative arrangements in a wide variety of styles including gospel, doo-wop, classical, and rock. Their passion for music comes through in performances with plenty of humor and audience interaction.