TIME3JAZZ

The TimE3Jazz trio of Tim Eslick, Andy Carr, and Todd Anderson bring a fresh sense of interplay to the interpretation of jazz standards with sparkling solos and careful attention to dynamics. Their eclectic repertoire ranges from sensitive ballads to driving blues playing compositions for example by Kenny Barron, Gene Harris, Bill Evans, George Cables and originals.

BILL MATTOCKS BLUES QUARTET

Bill Mattocks has played and performed Blues Music most of his adult life, although he also performs Soul, Funk and old school R&B (James Brown, Wilson Picket..Sam and Dave stuff) . He's kind of a music junky, and will listen to just about anything provided it’s well done.

He's originally from the Pacific Northwest where he lived all of his life until September of 2013 when he moved to the mountains of Western North Carolina. He's fortunate to still be performing in the South and currently has one of the top rated Soul bands in Western North Carolina (according to Reverbnation Charts) Bill Mattocks and The Strut perform on a regular basis.

DINNER AND A MOVIE EVERY MONDAY

Join us for Dinner and a Movie! Every Monday night, stop by the Rockfish Grill, order any food item and get a ticket to the Anacortes Cinema located right across the street for only 6 bucks! Movie tickets are good for any day of the week.

TRISH HATLEY

Vocalist Trish Hatley is one of the most beloved and enduring figures on the Northwest music scene. Known for her easy sense of swing, beautiful tone and innate sensitivity to the music, she effectively balances technical mastery with genuine accessibility, making her extremely popular among jazz fans everywhere she performs.

Hatley is also one of the hardest working musicians around. She performs and records with her own band, the Trish Hatley Quintet, as well as the vocal jazz trio Trish, Hans & Phil. Trish performs regularly at festivals, nightspots and concerts throughout the Northwest. Showtime for this performance is 6PM.

"When I think of Trish, the first word that comes to mind is dazzling. Her ability to captivate the audience while inspiring the musicians has made Trish one of our most requested soloists."
—Dr. Paul Cobb, Conductor, Everett Symphony

"This slim brunette does it all with a style and energy suffused with a self effacing wit and possesses a soulful soprano voice!"
—Nancy Wollbeck, Anacortes American

KIDS EAT FREE EVERY TUESDAY

Don't feel like cooking? Bring the family to the Rockfish Grill on Tuesday where kids twelve and under eat free all day (One child entree complimentary with each adult entree purchased).

JIM BASNIGHT

Jim Basnight has performed all over the country. He has been working with the Jim Basnight Band at a pace of between 150-200 dates per year since 1997. Prior to that he fronted and composed with the Meyce (1975-77), the Moberlys (1978-89), various bands and recording projects (1989-93) and the Rockinghams (1993-97).

Basnight's full length records include:
"Seattle-NY-LA" by Jim Basnight and the Moberlys
"Pop Top" by Jim Basnight
"The Jim Basnight Thing" by Jim Basnight
"Makin' Bacon" by the Rockinghams
"Recovery Room" by Jim Basnight
"Introducing Jim Basnight" by Jim Basnight

Jim has composed music for Films, TV and the acclaimed "Little Rock", a full scale rock musical production (originally produced in Seattle, with productions in Pittsburg, Minneapolis, Washington DC, Little Rock AR among others), based on the integration of Little Rock Central High (AR) in 1957-58.

Basnight has appeared on radio and television and on bills with many famous musicians over the years including, the Ramones, the Police, Suzanne Vega, the Romantics, Billy Idol, the Smithereens, the Band and many others. He's also shared the stage with members of many famous acts such as Guns and Roses, James Addiction, Nirvana, REM, Pearl Jam and Madonna. Basnight’s produced or co-produced shows with acts as diverse as Quiet Riot, Charley Pride, Lou Rawls, Crystal Gayle, Ronnie Milsap, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Gordon Lightfoot and Firesign Theater.

FIDALGO SWING

Join us for some great Django inspired tunes performed by local favorites Fidalgo Swing. Guitarist and host Allen Lewis kicks off our very own Djangofest right here at the Rockfish.

HARP ATTACK with MARK DUFRESNE, JOEL ASTLEY and SPENCER JARRETT

Mark Dufresne and his band host our annual blues harmonica showcase and are joined for this go round by Joel Astley and Spencer Jarrett. Since reforming with founding guitarist, Billy Stapleton, the current version of the Mark DuFresne Band has been wowing audiences in the Pacific Northwest. Grammy nominated DuFresne is at the helm with his 3-octave tenor voice, and his championship harmonica playing.

Seattle-born and raised, Joel Astley fronted his first band in 2014 and has risen quickly to be a local favorite playing all around The Pacific Northwest and beyond. He has been recognized by the Washington Blues Society with several awards including Best Blues Harmonica 2018 & 2019, Best Male Vocalist 2019, and Best New Band (Chicken Hawk) 2019; he has been nominated for numerous other honors including Best Blues Performer 2019. He has shared the stage with national performers such as Johnny Burgin, Lorenzo Farrell, Billy Flynn, and Harpdog Brown. He currently fronts the popular blues band T-town Aces and the new swing/ blues band The High Note Group.

Seattle-based vocalist and harmonica player, Spencer Jarrett, has performed with or opened for Big Mama Thornton, Otis Rush, Los Lobos, Dion, Papa John Creach, Hubert Sumlin, Mighty Joe Young, Wilbert “Kansas City” Harrison, Robert Pete Williams, and many others. He has also logged twenty years playing guitar for three traditional gospel quartets, sharing the stage with legendary groups including the Mighty Clouds of Joy and the Canton Spirituals.

BUILD YOUR OWN BLOODY MARY BAR EVERY SUNDAY

Enjoy Anacortes' only Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar every Sunday.

SWINGNUTS

The Swingnuts perform from 6-9PM tonight. They play high-spirited swing, upbeat Brazilian, and hot jazz—rare gems from the 1920s to the 1950s plus modern day originals.