Live music at the North City Bistro this week

Marian Call Wednesday at the North City Bistro

From Ray Bloom

We start our music week off tomorrow, Wednesday, with a new act to the bistro, Marian Call.

Marian is an American singer-songwriter based in Juneau, Alaska. Call has released three studio albums: Vanilla, Got to Fly, and Something Fierce. In early 2013, she released her first live album, Marian Call: Live in Europe. Marian is a trained composer. Her songs are eclectic and diverse, funny and light on their feet, powerfully honest, and grounded in human experience. Her compositions are half study, hals improvisational instinct, and always full of unexpected musical twists and turns. She has written pieces by commission for film projects and events, and she has been known to write songs on dares or to surprise devoted fans. She will be playing from 7:00-9:30pm for No Cover, but Tips would be appreciated:)

Here is a link to a site where you can see and hear her music.

Thursday we welcome Jennifer Kienzle back to the Bistro, from 7:30-9:30 for $8 Cover.

Jennifer will be accompanied by some really wonderful musicians, Cole Schuster on Guitar, Greg Feingold on Bass and Max Holmberg on Drums. Jennifer is a delightful singer and backed by these guys, this promises to be a special night of music!

Here is a link to her info and music.

Stop in Friday when we will continue our Friday Wine Tastings, with a Very good friend and delightful wine person, Terri Torpin, who will be pouring Market Vineyard Wines, made by the incredible Charlie Hoppes! Teri will be pouring from 5:30-7:30, or later if she chooses.

Here is a link to their website.

Friday evening also brings us a musical 3-fer, with some with a show called "An Evening of Song" featuring 3 Very Lovely and Talented Ladies! Arlene Sanvitores, Pat Johnson and Elise Kloter will grace the "stage" with their amazing voices, and they will be backed up by some of our Favorites, Hans Brehmer on Piano, Osama Afifi on Bass & Brian Kirk on Drums. Their show goes from 8:00-10:30pm and for $12 Cover.

Come in and hear these veteran singers doing what they do best!

And then there's Saturday, which brings a show that I have been looking forward to for Months! Rod Cook, who plays with Little Bill, will be here with his Blues Band "Toast", featuring his amazing slide guitar playing, as well as John Bayless on Bass and the Amazing Chris Leighton on Drums. Chris is one of Seattle's Top drummers, and has toured with the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughn as well as many others!

Here's a link to a show they did recently. If this doesn't get you in here, I guess you don't like the Blues:)

And one last thing to think about in the next couple weeks.

Wednesday November 26th (Thanksgiving Eve) we will have music with Shear Jazz. Their shows are Always a Great night of jazz, with Keith McClelland, Jaques Willis, Dan Sales and some extra special friends, playing from 7:00-9:30 for $8 Cover.

We will also be offering a special Pre-Holiday Feast (Not Turkey and Dressing:) for a set price of $35 for dinner and the show. Dinner will be a choice of a couple entree options, a starter or salad and dessert as well as a nice glass of Sparkling, White or Red wine.

If you've been to the Bistro, especially on a weekend lately, you may have noticed things are picking up, and Reservations are becoming more and more important, if you want to be guaranteed a good table, or a table at all in some cases. Please call 206-365-4447, email and we will do our best to seat you where you like, and make sure you have a good evening of music, wine and food!

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North City Bistro and Wine Shop, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline, WA 98155, 206-365-4447.