Summer into fall - after all the summer's great outdoor fests, get back into the club-and-cafe groove. As usual, lots of talent on the list. I will update as apparently a number of folks with gigs on Sunday and after haven't posted up their events yet (talking about you, jam session hosts!) Any way here's this week's first look:

Wednesday 9-4-13

7-10pm
BLUE HAWAIIAN - The Big Launch & Live Recording!
The Royal Room in Seattle, Washington
Join Nikki & the guys to celebrate this uniquely sunny & spicy new Seattle band, featuring the best of vintage, modern, Latin & European jazz... with a tropical twist
https://www.facebook.com/events/599227753454771

8-11pm
Michael Martinez @ Dawson's Clubhouse Jazz Series
Dawson's Bar & Grill in Tacoma, Washington
I return to the ‘Clubhouse Jazz Series’ at Dawson’s Bar & Grill. Joining me will be Paul Martinez on drums, and the swingin' and funky Emmanuel del Casal on bass.

https://www.facebook.com/events/429470790504136

10pm

Jacques entertainment system
Seamonster Lounge in Seattle, Washington
Notes with my favorite people. Kate Olson- Sax Chris Symer- Bass Adam Kessler- DrumsJacques- Vibes and Keyboards
https://www.facebook.com/events/1411911232365887

Thursday 9-5-13

6:30pm
Tribute to Nina Simone
Seattle, Washington in Seattle, Washington
Chanteuse Mercedes Nicole and her award winning Band pay tribute to the late great Nina Simone!Nina Simone was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and civil rights activist widely associated with jazz music. Joining her on stage is : Bill Anschell on Piano, Douglas Barnette on Bass, Narayan Baltzo on Trumpet and Jamael Nance on Drums
https://www.facebook.com/events/393845270727534

7pm
Chai Tea Latte
Flying Apron Redmond in Redmond, Washington
Chai Tea Latte Performing! Don't miss! Free.Grab a coffee or a bite and enjoy the music!
https://www.facebook.com/events/282323041906786

8pm
NEW VENUE!! Dance, Soul R&B night with LCJ @ Ship Canal Grill on Eastlake
Ship Canal Grill in Seattle, Washington
Curtis Seals will be on keys and Jay La Cham on trumpet.Hope to see you there.
https://www.facebook.com/events/183527505159933

Friday 9-6-13

7-9pm
Wedding Party 4 Laura & Marc!
El Quetzal in Seattle, Washington
Los Buhos plays latina - Juan cooks some comida sabor - we party b4 the wedding!
https://www.facebook.com/events/156675364534124

8pm
Anubis Nights at Harissa!
Harissa Mediterranean Cuisine in Seattle, Washington
Music provided by the incredible team of George Sadak, Michael Nageub, and Tracy Alimah Helming. Our feature dancer will be Shimmy Sister Kate -- with guest dancers Molly Price and Siobhan Wharton!
https://www.facebook.com/events/140701782806601

Saturday 9-7-13

1pm
Tabla Camp 2013! Free Workshop for kids & teens
Eastside Bahai Center in Bellevue, Washington
Introduction to tabla drumming for ages 5-18. Free & family friendly event in Bellevue, featuring demonstrations by ACIT students on tabla and professional musicians
https://www.facebook.com/events/145886412275756

7pm
Puyallup Fair Educational Stage welcomes Funk E Fusion and Vibe Central
Puyallup Fairgrounds, WA in Puyallup, Washington
Check these two outstanding groups bringing some old School Funk followed by some R & B with lots of Soul
https://www.facebook.com/events/615475345139895

9pm
The Georgetown Orbits, Smoking Bill, DJ SKAlithea, and special guests!
2 Bit Saloon in Seattle, Washington
Come out for a special night of ska, reggae, and rock 'n roll music!
The Georgetown Orbits will be playing songs with our friends Lynval Golding (The Specials) and Billy Geoghegan (Contra Coup, Stingers ATX)
https://www.facebook.com/events/202286159940521

Sunday 9-8-13 Monday 9-9-13 Tuesday 9-10-13