Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival

Transcendental’s sound harks back to the glory days of brass bands.

"Add equal parts of Janis Joplin's pain, Aretha Franklin's soul and Grace Slick's power; mix them thoroughly, and add a big gob of gooey molasses and you have Rae Gordon's voice" - Positively Entertainment and Dining

“Britain’s answer to Bonnie Raitt” – The London Daily Express

"These guys put on one of the best live shows in Seattle." - Seattle Weekly

“Bohemian Blues Hop”

"Buzz is forming around rising soul singer Allen Stone." – Washington Post

“One of the 100 Greatest Voices of All Time” - Rolling Stone

If you are open minded and enjoy a band that takes the blues into a special place, you are in for a treat.

"They play hard-hitting rock 'n' roll with a bluesy twist. " - Mary-Justine, Mountain News

CBA Muddy Award hall of famer and two-time Dutch Blues award nominee.

The current line-up of slide guitarists, Big Monti, Henry Cooper, Mark Riley, and Rod Cook is truly the Best of the Northwest!

“New Orleans’ famous marching bands have been re-energised by young, inventive acts like Hot 8” – The Observer

“A drop-dead talent who can howl with the best jazzbos and even groove with the jam-band crowd.” - NPR

“Easily the most talented young acoustic bluesman to come along in many, many years.” - Living Blues Magazine

A captivating storyteller and passionate performer.

"Even before Koko Taylor's passing, the number of outstanding female blues singers was alarmingly small. Things are looking up, though, due to the emergence of Karen Lovely." - DownBeat Magazine

Swingin', jumpin' West Coast Blues.

"The next best thing to a dance on Saturday night." - Rolling Stone

Bring your dancin' shoes to enjoy this infectious brand of Cajun and Zydeco music!

"Carrier's live sets are nothing less than phenomenal …" - CMJ New Music Report

“One of Americana’s most masterful players and songwriters.” - Real Blues Magazine

"They play hard-hitting rock 'n' roll with a bluesy twist. " - Mary-Justine, Mountain News

Joe is a highly adept finger-style guitarist and bottleneck slide player who incorporates a multitude of tunings and technical approaches in order to create a deeply engaging performance

The current line-up of slide guitarists, Big Monti, Henry Cooper, Mark Riley, and Rod Cook is truly the Best of the Northwest!

"Buzz is forming around rising soul singer Allen Stone." – Washington Post

“A drop-dead talent who can howl with the best jazzbos and even groove with the jam-band crowd.” - NPR