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Lee Oskar
Seattle, WA
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Legendary harmonica virtuoso Lee Oskar continues building his life-long legacy of artistic styling and musical innovation. Known for his unique, cross-over blend of blues/jazz, funk, latin, and rock, Lee has been connecting world audiences for over 40 years. Lee will be performing a few times throughout Chinook Fest, making appearances with a couple of his favorite bands on the rise.

 

Cody Beebe & The Crooks
Seattle / Selah, WA
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Festival founders, roots-rockers, road warriors Cody Beebe & The Crooks will be closing down Saturday night of the festival. Fresh off the release of their sophomore album, these guys have hit the ground running with their dynamic, energetic live show and thoughtful songwriting.

Kris Orlowski
Seattle, WA
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Baritone vocalist, new folk songwriter Kris Orlowski writes from a real, unguarded place and that accessibility is tangible on stage and off. Sound on the Sound brands him as “a troubadour by definition, whose full bodied croon develops a charisma all its own.” With the significant talents of Mark Isakson on guitar, Torry Anderson on keys, Greg Garcia on drums and Tyler Carroll on bass, the northwest folk pop band is turning heads. Their new five song EP, featuring a 17-piece orchestra, keeps the band evolving in sound with songwriting at the core of their future.
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Polecat
Bellingham, WA
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Formed in Bellingham, Washington in March 2010, Polecat has quickly established itself in the Northwest, with two records and over 200 shows in two years. Their unique instrumentation is enables them to seamlessly blend genres including bluegrass, country, celtic, rock, and world music into their sound. Perhaps the best aspect of Polecat is their live show. Their music celebrates life, love, and good times, and it reflects on the faces of the players and their audience.

Yogoman Burning Band
Bellingham, WA
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Yogoman hails from the planet Yog, where its inhabitants create ridiculous, quirky, and uninhibited dance moves on the regular. Yogoman landed in the Pacific Northwest finding a willing human vessel through Washington State’s own Jordan Rain, currently a Bellingham restident. Rain formed Yogoman Burning Band (YBB) in 2006 to fire up the often subdued and dark corner of the USA, lighting up crowds of all-ages and taking it to the streets with their infectious and engaging ska/soul brass band style.

Blake Noble
Seattle, WA / Byron Bay, Australia
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Blake Noble is an Australian percussive guitarist whose focus is firmly set on re-creating the way the acoustic guitar is played. Blake moved to Seattle just a year ago and has already become the talk of the Pacific Northwest as he travels from gig to gig playing his incredible 12-string percussive guitar style, mixed with the Australian Didgeridoo – simultaneously. Think John Butler meets Les Claypool Meets Xavier Rudd. Blake was a crowd favorite at Chinook Fest 2012.

 

Ben Union
Tacoma, WA
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Last year at Chinook Fest, Ben Union played…. and if anyone remembers what happened….. they’ll remember piggyback guitar solos, shirtless fellas, and a speedo…. and a ton of energy and rock and roll attitude. With a live show that rivals IMAX and a militant following, this is a group to be reckoned with. JOIN THE UNION.

 

Robert Jon & the Wreck
Los Angeles, CA
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Southern California natives, Robert Jon & the Wreck, began their musical journey together in February 2011. Within 6 months the band had not only embarked on a national tour, but also released their debut album, Fire Started. This full-length effort, which is blues-heavy with moments of soft country, tempered by down-beat driven classic rock nuance, earned them a nod from the 2012 Orange County Music Awards in the category of “Best Blues,” as well as a spot in the finals for that year’s “Best Live Band.” Sure to be a great addition to the Chinook Fest family.

 

Tim Snider
Portland, OR
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Fresh off the release of his new album, “Let Go, Jump Into the River,” Tim Snider is continually gaining momentum touring throughout the US and other parts of the globe. Violin virtuoso, guitarist, and vocalist, Tim Snider creates a sound scape, layering instruments to produce a wall of sound that is both sincere and dynamic. Most people leave a Tim Snider show saying, “How did he do that?” It seems almost impossible that so much sound and energy can come out of one soul. Tim joined six different bands during the 2012 Chinook Fest…. let’s see what happens in 2013!

 

Aces Up
Enumclaw, WA
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It has long been said that country music belongs in the South, but the Enumclaw, WA based group Aces Up is challenging that notion. With a unique blend of blue collar country and the raw energy of the famous Seattle rock scene, they deliver hard hitting, boot stomping, feel good country music that consistently sells out the Northwest’s premier venues. In addition to receiving national airplay, Aces Up has shared the stage with country music artists Gretchen Wilson, Jake Owen, The Band Perry, Uncle Kracker, Florida Georgia Line, Jack Ingram, Steve Holy, Emerson Drive and many more.

Tango Alpha Tango
Portland, OR
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Returning to Chinook Fest for the second year, Portland’s Tango Alpha Tango puts on a live set that must be experienced. With heavy grooves, soaring leads, and energy to keep the late-night crowd moving, Tango is a must-see at Chinook Fest ‘13.

Mighty High
Tacoma / Greenwater, WA
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Started in 2008, Mighty High has evolved into a fusion of sounds and genre-spanning dance music. Thanks to the community of support in Washington’s South Sound, Mighty High was voted the “Best Jam Band” of 2011 by The Weekly Volcano’s reader poll. Mighty High will leave you moved, without ever saying a word. Natives of the small community of Greenwater just over Chinook Pass from the festival grounds.

Jeff Crosby & The Refugees
Los Angeles, CA / Boise, ID
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Idaho boys brought up on back porch sing alongs, dive bar rocknroll, and mom and dad’s record collection. “Drawing from The Byrds, The Beatles, Crosby Stills and Nash, James Taylor and other icons of rock, folk and country rock, Crosby uses these influences to help sketch the outlines. The finish paintings are all his own.”
- S. Victor Aaron (somethingelsereviews.com)

Daniel Blue (of Motopony)
Seattle, WA
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Lead singer of the band Motopony, presenting a new solo project that is sure to be a captivating part of Chinook Fest.
*Performing in the Seattle Living Room Shows Acoustic Round

 

Curtains for You
Seattle, WA
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Like a well-fitted suit or a little black dress (and, some might argue, argyle socks), classic harmony-laden pop never goes out of style. If you needed a document of that, look no further than the latest offering from Seattle band Curtains For You.
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Not Amy
Yakima, WA
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Not Amy is, at its core, the kind of old-fashioned artistic exchange that made The Band or Crosby, Stills & Nash what they were. A blending of styles, of old and new, of passion and whimsy. Two writers, three vocalists, and a well travelled five-piece band, all with a shared love for both the folk tradition and the garage rock of their youth, is what gives Not Amy their sound. Their debut EP “Walking Shoes” was released in March 2013.

Eternal Fair
Seattle, WA
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With a palate for stratospheric anthems, a penchant for operatic heights, and vocal harmonies that could tame the wildest of animals, Eternal Fair is turning heads all over the Pacific Northwest with their brand of neo-psychedelic rock. Influenced by the likes of My Morning Jacket, Sigur Ros, Jeff Buckley, and Pink Floyd, singer/songwriter Andrew Vait’s compositions meet with the expertise of bassist Chris Jones and drummer Daniel Nash to seamlessly weave vintage soul with modern funk, psychedelic rock with lyrical pop, the sophistication of jazz and the nostalgia of folk.

Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes
Nashville, TN
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Featured on Amazon’s Top 100 Songs & Albums Of 2011 and 2012! They never look the same at the end of their set; a pair of hip horn-rimmed glasses breaks in half, buttons become undone, and their once slicked-back hair is simply not anymore. But they wouldn’t be themselves if it were any other way; they thrive when they render themselves void of energy, and humbly hope it rubs off on the kids in the crowd, too. They are Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes. To see them live is to experience the crux of who they are: A high-energy indie rock band dead set on producing the best live sound they know how. And boy, do they know how.
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The Horde and the Harem
Seattle, WA
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The Horde and the Harem deliver bright bursts of guitar, woven with rich layers of vocal harmony and toe-tapping drum beats. With a sound distinct to the Pacific Northwest, the bike riding five-piece draw on Folk and Americana influences while creating a blend uniquely their own. Originally formed in 2009 by Ryan Barber, the Seattle-based group has lovingly shaped and molded their sound throughout the years. Since then the band’s infectious live energy and strong dedication to their craft has helped them amass a solid following.
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Van Eps
Seattle, WA
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These four Seattle locals emerged on the music scene in 2006 with a unique sound that has been described as a “classic feel with a modern edge.” Since their inception seven years ago, Van Eps has developed their sound into an epic, eclectically influenced, crowd pleasing reverberation, rocking venues.

 

The Higgs
Anaheim, CA
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Returning to Chinook Fest for the second year, from Southern California, “The Higgs” are an eclectic combination of all things improv rock. The band’s first self-titled album artfully combines influences ranging from blues to funk to R&B all culminating in an exciting, heavy rock and roll experience. “The Higgs” are first and foremost a live band that produces an overwhelming energy and a new improvisational experience every time they take the stage, making it easy for any music lover to join in on the festive dance party. Their depth of musical exploration is projected through emotional guitar lines, and provocative rhythms. Lyrically, the band all contributes their personal experiences with life, love, loss, and the constant search for purpose and direction.

 

Patrick Foster and The Locomotive
Cashmere, WA
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One of the truly greatest live bands in the Northwest. With an all star cast consisting of Markus Hoyer (guitar, vocals), Skyler Mehal (guitar, vocals), Chris Morton (keys), Darren Reynolds (drums), Steev Turner (vibes), Chris Woertink (bass), and Patrick Foster (tunes, guitar, vocals).

Kara Hesse
Seattle, WA / Denver, CO
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Inspired by simple truths and conscientious themes, singer-songwriter, Kara Hesse is an artist with a refreshing sound and a pertinent message. Rooted in blues, classic rock, folk, and barbershop, Kara’s midwestern upbringing later collided with her love for jazz, soul, & funk.
*Performing in the Seattle Living Room Shows Acoustic Round

 

Edmund Wayne
Seattle, WA
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“Harnessing The Mood of Andrew Bird And The Magnitude of Radiohead, Edmund Wayne’s Brand Of Alt-Folk Is My New Favorite Thing” ~ Seattle Weekly
*Performing in the Seattle Living Room Shows Acoustic Round

Cracker Factory
Seattle, WA
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Cracker Factory is a dynamic power trio standing on the shoulders of giants before them while allowing for exciting musical evolution. The individual members have performed with national and international artists such as Thomas Mapfumo, The True Spokes/Flowmotion, and The Staxx Brothers.

 

Daniel Kirkpatrick and the Bayonets
Seattle, WA
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Kicking off the festival Friday night! Citing musical influences like Cream, Elvis Costello and Tom Petty, Daniel Kirkpatrick and the Bayonets put a premium on composing songs people can sing to. For them, melody is king.

 

The Wicks & Bradford Loomis
Wenatchee / Seattle, WA
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With Heart, Soul, and Vocal Thunder.. The Wicks & Bradford Loomis hold nothing back with every lyric, word, and song they sing. They are an act described many times as a Folk act with a lot of Soul/R&B .. You might hear some stage stomping, and you might see bottleneck slides and mandolins. But you’ll always hear and feel the Soul!

MealFrog
Seattle, WA
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MealFrog is a 6-member roots rock band out of Seattle, WA, that prides itself on its dynamic and often improvisational live performances. The band has honed its multi-textural sound, with each member adding its own flavor to an eclectic range of styles including rock, reggae, folk, blues, and grunge to create a truly unique signature sound.

Village
Yakima, WA
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Without a doubt the youngest group on the lineup, don’t let their age fool you. These guys are locals on the rise.

 

Fysah with Greg Floyd
Seattle, WA
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Fysah is a soul/R&B singer from Seattle, WA. Greg Floyd is an exceptional blues guitarist from the Seattle band, Whiskey Syndicate (and former member of Cody Beebe & The Crooks). Fysah and Greg cut their musical teeth together in college, performing in a blues group called 12th and Vine with Cody Beebe & The Crooks’ keys player, Aaron Myers. Fysah and Greg are coming back together, igniting a musical chemistry that has laid dormant for a number of years.
**Performing in the 5 North Acoustic Round

Nick Foster
Seattle, WA
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Nick Foster presents compelling folk and country songwriting dressed up like a rock band.
**Performing in the 5 North Acoustic Round

 

Susy Sun
Seattle, WA
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Singer/Songwriter Susy Sun is a breath of fresh air in the hustle and bustle of music today. She writes indie folk music with a pop twist, and uniquely blends her original piano compositions to create art that has elegantly taken hold of the attention of music lovers of all genres.
**Performing in the 5 North Acoustic Round