TIME3JAZZ

Bassist Tim Eslick is the longest tenured musician at the Rockfish Grill. His trio, TimE3Jazz, features Andy Carr on piano, Tim on bass and Todd Anderson on drums. They play great jazz standards and are frequently joined by special guest players.

PACIFIC TWANG

Pacific Twang performs 7:30-10:30PM Fri April 5th.

Pacific Twang features beautiful, tight 3 and 4-part harmonies with stellar musicianship. Their set list includes tunes from the Dixie Chicks, Little Big Town, Neko Case, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Emmy Lou Harris, Kaycee Musgrove and many more.

The band also will surprise you with swampy versions of fun classic rock tunes. From sweet old-timey ballads to fiery boot stompers, Pacific Twang will keep you highly entertained all night long.

RONNIE NIX

Ronnie Nix has performed in numerous locations including Japan and Italy thanks to the Navy. Growing up in Alabama, he was influenced by many different genres of music. His acoustic rendition of mostly top 40 hits and rock from the 90s is phenomenal. He loves performing and puts his heart and soul into each song he sings. You will enjoy his music selection and probably catch yourself singing along whether you want to or not.

BRIAN LEE and the ORBITERS

Get ready for a stellar ride through the traditional blues universe! Brian Lee & the Orbiters are among the premier bands on the Northwest blues circuit, and have earned an impressive reputation for being among the finest purveyors of traditional blues, while forging their own unique sound. The "Orbiters" name evokes the concept of the band - a "broad orbit through the blues universe". Brian delivers dynamic and engaging performances with melodic vocals, exceptional song writing, and superb harmonica, slide guitar, and guitar.

The incredible Orbiters rhythm section features Mark Dalton on bass and Russ Kammerer on drums, and the groove really swings! Completing the Orbiters sound on guitar is the remarkable Mahiko Fujita, who is an exceptionally fine guitarist deeply versed in the blues and jazz traditions.

Brian and band have been nominated by the Washington Blues Society for the 2019 "Best of the Blues" (BB) award for Best Traditional Blues Band. They have been honored with this award in 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014, and 2013, and also with the award for Best Blues Band in 2014. Brian was also awarded Best Slide Guitar in 2017, Best Songwriter in 2012, and the band’s “Identity Theft” album was awarded the 2012 Best Recording.

HERON and CROW

Heron & Crow is a bluegrass/old time band that relies on original tunes and chestnuts from the great recordings of the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s, some contemporary songwriters and the original songs of songwriter Steven Dolmatz.

Their first album, The Big Sky, was released in 2014, and the new album. Bird in the Hand, was released in December. The band consists of Steven Dolmatz on vocals and guitar; Mark Ingham on mandolin, banjo and vocals; Chris Norman on dobro, guitar and vocals; and Angus McLane on string bass.

FIDALGO SWING

Join us for some great gypsy jazz inspired tunes performed by local favorites, Fidalgo Swing. Guitarist and host, Allen Lewis, leads the band 6PM every 4th Wednesday and kicks off our very own Djangofest right here at the Rockfish.

CHRIS EGER BAND at the TAPROOM

Very few musicians are said to be extraordinary examples of excellence in any one genre of music. Even fewer can be described as exceptional across multiple. When considering Chris Eger fits into the latter category as both a guitarist AND vocalist, it is no doubt an especially rare gift. Fronting his own band for close to a decade now, Chris has taken his game to a new level and a new town. When Nashville called, he answered, and this highly anticipated project was born. Eger and his longtime guitar-hero, and Nashville recording artist, Eric Heatherly, joined forces and have crafted an album that demands attention. Rock and Blues, Country, Funk and Soul collide in this modern take on vintage roots music. This is raw, powerful, handmade – in the USA! The Chris Eger Band is: REAL. AMERICAN. MUSIC.

Eger is a multi-instrumentalist, accomplished songwriter, kick-butt showman, as well as sensational vocalist for which he has been nominated multiple times by the Washington Blues Society. Chris is backed by bassist and father Randall Eger, who has over 35 years of live performance experience. Drummer, Mark Clark, is a veteran of the Northwest music scene, playing with the likes of the New Deal Rhythm Band and the Chryslers. Clark brings a solid, funky foundation to the group, and always delivers. Rick Jiles, keyboardist and leader of the local favorites Midlife Crisis & the Alimony Horns, is a tasteful and scintillating addition to the rhythm section. Finally, Pete Kirkman and Mike West lend their talents as the noteworthy and eponymous Powerhouse Horns.

The band’s high-energy performances always please crowds and are constant signatures of what the cast brings. The band is tight, fun, and dishes out plenty of soul!