Rod is known for his collaborations with singer/songwriter/bassist Laura Love (recording seven albums with her, two of which were released on Mercury Records, and touring the United States, Canada and Europe through the '90's and early 2000's), former Steve Miller Band guitarist James "Curley" Cooke, NBC's The Voice Finalist Vicci Martinez, Northwest icon Little Bill Englehart and many others as well his exploits with Rod Cook and Toast, a band performing original and cover material based in blues, rock, country, Americana, surf and American roots music in general. Rod has also backed up blues legend Taj Mahal and opened as a solo act for Todd Rundgren, Sonny Landreth, and Charlie Musslewhite. He has been nominated numerous times for the Washington Blues Society's "Best Of The Blues" Awards, including nominations for all three guitar categories (Acoustic, Electric and Slide) in 1999, 2000 and 2004. In 2004 and 2015 Rod received the award for both "Best Acoustic Guitar" and "Best Electric Guitar," in 2006 and 2014 was awarded the "Best Acoustic Guitar" award and in 2012 and 2016 "Best Electric Guitar". Rod Cook and Toast has been performing around the Pacific NW for around twenty years performing an eclectic mix of American roots music based in but not restricted to blues. The band consists of Rod Cook (guitar, vocals), Jon Bayless (bass, vocals) and Chris Leighton (drums). All three members have an extensive resume and are well respected throughout the Northwest music community. Jon Bayless is known for his work as bassist with Heart in addition to holding down the groove with countless bands in the Northwest. Chris Leighton also has played with too many Northwest bands to count in the last forty years as well as Randy Bachmann and Laura Love. In 2014 Rod Cook and Toast was named "Best Blues Band" by the Tacoma Weekly readers.

Jessica Lynne, a sensational and rising country star and London Tone Music’s latest signing moved to the US from Denmark in 2010 and immediate took the scene. Compared to luminaries like Dolly Parton and Miranda Lambert Jessica Lynne has taken the Northwest by storm. She has already played legendary stages as the Gorge Amphitheater and the Triple Door, a natural step up from her being the Washington State Winner of the Texaco Country Showdown. With big names like Bob Rivers starting to pay attention to her it is clear we can expect big things from Jessica Lynne.

Actionesse is a five-piece surf punk/dance rock outfit, with horns in. We originated in Bellingham and moved to Seattle after a thorough run of the Bellingham local music circuit. Our turn-ons include Ranier, a good 'za, boats, kayaks, rafts, catamarans, and yachts. Our turn-offs include long walks on the beach, candlelit brunches, and submarines (above-water or underwater - pick a side). We play music because we love music. I don't know what else to tell ya, pops.

Funk/Dub/Hip Hop Power Laces is formed from two prior existing bands (The Hooky's & The Approach). Two Brothers Ary & Corbin Webb have joined the likes of Joseph & Jeramey Abarca to produce a groovy out of the box sound and vision. Adding synthesizer/Keyboard player Ryan Gardner to the mix was an instant gratification and layer needed for the experimental vision and sound.

We are a funky, blues, soul band with reason.

aka, VISUAL MUSICIAN. Sound + Visual Artist || Tap Dancer in the Realm of Music || Rooted in Jazz Music, Expresses Across All Genres Compositionally and Improvisationally || Collaboratively-Minded Foot Percussionist Profile Pic Credit: Antony Su

Seattle power pop quartet The Hoot Hoots are irresistible party starters. Their songs are powered by fuzzy guitars, fuzzier keyboards, and headhum-inducing hooks, and all these combine in a glorious, slightly insane energy in both their live shows and in their new album, Colorpunch. Seattle Weekly has compared them favorably to the Shins, the Deli Seattle Magazine has praised them for their "flashy, out-of-control pop sensibilities," and Seattle radio 90.3 KEXP named their song “Go For a Walk” their Song of the Day, calling it a “brilliant pop tune and nothing you should skip out on”. Think vintage Flaming Lips with a splash of NES and a dash of the Unicorns, and you get the idea.

Long known as one of the Puget Sound region’s most sought after hip-hop and pop producers and engineers, Tacoma native Phinisey has stepped out from behind the production boards and into the spotlight with Something New, his first release as a solo artist. The new EP is a showcase of Phinisey’s soulful vocals, thoughtful songwriting, and dynamic production. Featuring a 4 piece band comprised of seasoned indie rock and soul musicians, Phinisey concerts combine the energy and emotion of electronic pop music with the cool, sensual refinement of R&B.

Dreadful Children is Lonny Bristle, Johnny Cancer, Kevin LaBarre & Lizzie Franks. Hailing from Seattle Washington Dreadful Children champion the unlikely equation of Iron Maiden–esque riffery and the Toy Dolls' sense of bouncy, infectious absurdity and somehow create a mad-scientist hybrid that totally kills!

Hand of the Hills is the culmination of the collaboration between songwriter David Totten (Quiet Ones, Scriptures) and multi-instrumentalist Matt Benham (A Breakthrough in Field Studies, Argo). Finding common influences in the textures of psychedelic and schizophrenic prog rock of the 60’s and 70’s, as well as the melodies of indie-folk music, they began to write songs containing a mixture of elements that are both strange and familiar. There is riffage and ambience, wandering guitar lines and shredding solos, screaming vocal melodies and soft background vocal pads.

Big Wheel Stunt Show began their journey together in April of 2009 and have been dazzling rock and roll fans with their incredible, classic three-piece vintage sound ever since. With three full-length albums, three tours under the belt, as well as multiple appearances on radio and in music magazines all over the Globe, the Big Wheel Stunt Show is the sort of high-caliber rock and roll band that you won't forget about any time soon.

It takes an ambitious and relentless dreamer to achieve what Isaiah Dominguez has at age 25. After the dissolve of his band, Take Me Instead, Isaiah has dedicated himself to chasing a career in the medium he’s most passionate about, music. Since the age of 14, Dominguez has consistently found himself in and around the Pacific Northwest music scene as an independent artist. In 2014, he seized the opportunity to work with world renown producers Geoff Ott (3 Doors Down, Something Corporate, Nickelback) and Eric Lilavois (Saint Motel, My Chemical Romance, Dustbowl Revival) on his debut single “Vultures” as part of their 52x52 music campaign to support up-and-coming artists. Since then, Isaiah has been self-booking tours, writing, recording, and coordinating local events all with an unmatched motivation to bring his message to the world. His most recent single “No Matter Where” was produced by Casey Bates (Gatsby’s American Dream, Portugal. The Man) and takes a unique approach to finding hope amidst the rejection and dead-ends he has experienced. Currently, Dominguez is working on his first full band EP in Seattle, WA scheduled to release in the fall of 2015.