Already 2013 is getting busy with Seattle's jazz/world music scene. Great that everyone is gigging! I want to remind musicians how important it is to put a short phrase or sentence that describes your music in your event listing. I know it's tempting to think that "everyone" already knows us, but guess what, "everyone" may not know you or your music yet. If you are like me, you want people who haven't heard you before to come to your show - so give them a little enticement with a short phrase that tells them about your music. Have great shows!

Thurs 1/10 5-7:30pm
The Michael Gotz Trio
Triple Door Musicquarium
216 Union Street Seattle
http://www.facebook.com/events/519397851427197

Thurs 1/10 5:30pm
Evan's 34th Birthday Concert
Says Evan: I am excited to present new music as well as the awesome band that I have performing the music.
The Frye Museum
704 Terry Ave, Seattle
http://www.facebook.com/events/536006939744883

Thurs 1/10 8pm-2am
BIG WORLD BREAKS VIDEO RELEASE CELEBRATION w/TH3RDZ & TUDO BELEZA
The official celebration for "CLOSER TO US" Big World Breaks' Music Video Premiere & Free Digital Single Release
Nectar Lounge
412 N. 36th St, Seattle
http://www.facebook.com/events/566943683319058

Thurs 1/10 8:30-11pm
Stephanie Porter Hosts THE PEOPLES JAM SESSION
Wine Tea Chocolate
3417 Evanston Ave. N. #102, Seattle
http://www.facebook.com/events/132637123562626

Friday 1/11 9pm
Your New Birthday with....
Crystal Beth & the Boom Boom Band, Nu Klezmer Army, Werebearcat, and Death By Stars
The Josephine
608 NW 65th st N., Seattle
http://www.facebook.com/events/237870179677685

Friday 1/11 6-9pm
Anubis Nights at Harissa
Join us Friday evening for live Middle Eastern / World music by Bahaa Sadak on keys, George Sadak on rhythm toys
Belly dancing by Nazaneen and her talented student Amber Fyall
Harissa Mediterranean
2255 NE 65th St., Seattle
http://www.facebook.com/events/187759738031764

Friday 1/11 7pm
Los Buhos
Laura Oviedo - vox/guitar/perc., Marc Smason - trombone/vox/perc. & Bruce Barnard - guitar
El Quetzal
3209 Beacon Ave S. Seattle
http://www.facebook.com/events/555218651157797

Friday 1/11 7pm
Cuban Rumba Workshop with Arturo Rodriguez
Private Residence - Ravenna Neighborhood 6534 23rd Avenue Northeast Seattle
http://www.facebook.com/events/327437004038272

Friday 1/11 7-9:30pm
Pacific Northwest Folklore Society Presents Choro Tocando
The Couth Buzzard Books & Espresso
8310 Greenwood Ave North, Seattle
http://www.facebook.com/events/297831323670293

Friday 1/11 8pm
gust burns & greg campbell / chris credit & marcus wood
gust burns & greg campbell perform improvised music on piano and percussion.
chris credit & marcus wood provide a mix of improvisation and original tunes with electronics/guitar/horns.
Gallery 412
1412 18th Ave, Seattle
http://www.facebook.com/events/344683432304071

Friday 1/11 8pm
Picoso
The Royal Room
5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle
http://www.facebook.com/events/152088988273249

Saturday 1-12 9pm
MB Orchestra and Belly Dancers
MB Orchestra and Belly dancing with some of the top dancers in the Northwest
Harissa Mediterranean Cuisine
2255 NE 65th St., Seattle
http://www.facebook.com/events/509764889068596