The Pike Place Market Street Festival features an eclectic mix of live musicians performing jazz, country, blues, rock, world music and more!
Thanks to all who submitted demos and media kits for consideration at this year’s Festival.
Pike Brewing Company/Alaska Distributors Main Stage
Saturday, May 31st, 2008 |
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11:00am – Starstruck
 Bio: Pre-teen all girl rock band playing 1960's to present cover material and original songs. Friends since 2004, the girls began their musical journey in 2006 with the support of their elementary school music teacher. The band debuted last August at Louie Fest. |
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12:00pm: Announcement of Redwood Creek Campfire Classic Cook-Off winners and the Seattle Seahawks Blue Thunder Drumline
Join representatives of the Redwood Creek Campfire Classic Cook-Off as they announce the Northwest’s top backcountry chef. The top “campicurean” will be flown to New York City later this month to prepare their gourmet recipes over a campfire for a chance to win $10,000 grand prize and a $5,000 donation to their favorite national park.
Following the announcements, the Seattle Seahawks Blue Thunder Drumline will kick off the afternoon’s festivities. Not your typical drumline, Blue Thunder uses a variety of rhythms and visuals, incorporating rock and roll drumming alongside drum corps style, endearing them to Seahawks fans of all ages.
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1:00pm – Rainy City Riff Raff
 Bio: A swinging eight piece variety band, playing a lively mix of upbeat classics from decades past played with authenticity, style, and pizzazz
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2:00pm – Mister Miyagi
 Bio: "80s and 90s dance, rock, and pop hits that kick!" |
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3:20pm - Reyshard
 Bio: R&B singer/songwriter Reyshard blends tough love and positive social change with some hip hop storytelling. He is sure that this will be a very funky revolution you don't want to miss!
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4:45pm – Kim Archer Band
 Bio: Kim Archer Band is an award-winning LIVE BAND known for getting a crowd on their feet! They play a combination of hi-energy dance, original songs, old school funk, classic soul, and R&B favorites! This is a show you don’t want to miss!
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6:00pm – Adrian Xavier
 Bio: Although listeners may immediately identify Adrian Xavier's songwriting as situated in the Reggae genre from the sound and potent messages, a careful listen can sail them through World fusions, elements of Folk, warm isles of smooth Soul, Dub, Jazz, even Rock and Hip-Hop, revealing an artist who is an intrepid traveler in the musical as well as geographic sense.
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Sunday, June 1st, 2008
11:00am – ASoulBand
 Bio: Epigrammatic neo soul and trend hip retro |
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12:00pm – New Brittins
 Bio: The Pacific Northwest;s premier Beatles tribute band
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1:00 – 4 outta 5
 Bio: 4 outta 5 is a Seattle-based classic and modern rock cover band
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2:00 – Alma Villegas
 Bio: Alma Villegas’ lustful voice brings an exquisite and passionate selection of Latin rhythms
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3:00 – Roy Kay Trio
 Bio: Original music staying true to the spirit of early rockabilly and country
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4:00 Vince Mira
 Bio: Country music's newest young star's rise to fame has captivated America. This teen from Federal Way sounds so much like Johnny Cash that listeners are mesmerized when he performs.
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5:00 Pocket Change
 Bio: -Pocket Change is a tight septet whose incredible energy, booming bass, pounding drums, screaming guitar and keys, and fiery horns separate them from the rest. |
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Market Festival Performance Lineup
Buskers' Stage
Saturday, May 31, 2008
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| TIME |
PERFORMER |
GENRE OF ACT |
| 10:00 to 10:45 |
Jim Hinde |
Folksinger/Songwriter/Storyteller |
| 11:00 to 11:45 |
Rick Fogel |
Whamdiddle Hammer Dulcimer |
| Noon to 12:45 |
Tallboys |
Bluegrass |
| 1:00 to 1:45 |
A Moment in Time |
R&B and Gospel |
| 2:00 to 2:45 |
Leif Olson |
Action Humorist |
| 3:00 to 3:45 |
Jerin Falkner |
Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist |
| 4:00 to 4:45 |
Jim Page, Joe Martin and Artis |
Three Pillars of the Pike Place Market Onstage Together |
| 5:00 to 5:45 |
The Other Bank |
Music...and Then Some |
Sunday, June 1, 2008
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| TIME |
PERFORMER |
GENRE OF ACT |
| 10:00 to 10:45 |
Jim Hinde & Bob Crosby |
Folk Songs for Us All |
| 11:00 to 11:45 |
Joel Blackstone |
Folk Rock |
| Noon to 12:45 |
Jacob Fuller & Morning Glory |
Dreadlock Acoustic Folk |
| 1:00 to 1:45 |
Jonny Hahn |
Original Political Piano |
| 2:00 to 2:45 |
Jim Page |
Seattle Legendary Songwriter |
| 3:00 to 3:45 |
Reggie Miles |
Bottleneck Blues & Musical Saw |
| 4:00 to 4:45 |
Slimpickins |
Rags, Blues, and Cajun Music |
| 5:00 to 5:45 |
(No act scheduled on Sunday) |
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