Jill Newman performs her original songs solo as part of the Cates Park Concert Series at Cates Park in North Vancouver, BC. Concert is a songwriter in the round showcase from 4pm-7pm and is free and family friendly.
4141 Dollarton Highway
North Vancouver, BC
The White Rock Jazz & Blues Festival was a success! The skies cleared just in time for our outdoor shows at Five Corners and Laura’s Coffee Corner. We had a blast playing and it was great to see such a range of ages from young kids dancing along to the music to local seniors. Some of my former sailing co-op buddies came out to cheer us on. We were treated well, and it was great to connect with the Festival Programmer, Casey Thomas Burns, a very busy bandleader (the Leading Ladies Jazz Band) and performer.
I’ll be heading back to Seattle June 27th for the open house at the Salmon Bay Eagles in Ballard and I’m thrilled to have such a great band with Patrick McDanel, bass and Marty Vadalabene, drummer and former touring artist, with Doug Kershaw among others. We’ll be playing together again at the Apex in Everett on August 17th.
My Bellingham shows this summer include several great family friendly and dog friendly breweries, Stones Throw (July 25th 5pm) as a duo and Skylark’s Beer Garden (July 31st) with the band. I’m also joining my friend and bassist Shakti Hayes and guitarist Beaver Thomas for a semi-private event on Lummi Island on July 5th. Later in the summer, I’ll be the featured band at the Semiahmoo Shindig at the Semiahmoo Marina Aug 21st. It’s a beautiful setting watching the sunset and looking at all the boats, dancing to the tunes and ordering food from the That’s What I Like, Food Truck.
Hope some folks can come check out our shows and support live music. It’s looking to be a busy and fun filled summer!
Jill Newman Band plays the El Sid at Apex Everett with Patrick McDanel, bass and Marty Vadalabene, drums!
Monday August 17th 7pm – 9pm
Apex Everett 1611 Everett Avenue, Everett, WA
Jill Newman and her band play original roots and blues at the Semiahmoo Marina Friday August 21st 5pm!
Free and family friendly at the Semiahmoo Marina
9540 Semiahmoo Pkwy
Blaine, WA
Food truck on site, That’s What I Like Island Grill
Summer is almost here and the weather’s warming up just in time for some upcoming shows.
Next up is a featured band performance for the Fraser Valley Blues Society at the Eagles Hall in Abbotsford. We’re excited to play tunes my newest CD and some danceable covers with Scott Smith from Terminal Station, Trevor Newman, Mojo Stars and special guests!
Eagle’s Hall, Abbotsford, BC
Full band May 30th 8pm $25 at door
White Rock Jazz and Blues Festival
Saturday June 6th
I’m excited to be part of this great outdoor festival with Lee Oliphant on bass guitar! We’re playing at two venues that are walking distance apart We’re on from 11:30am – 12:30pm Five Corners (Corner of Johnston Rd and Pacific Ave) And 1:30pm – 2:15pm outside of Laura’s Coffee Corner (15259 Pacific Ave) For the full schedule check out www.whiterockbia.com
Salmon Bay Eagles Club, Seattle June 27th
I’m back at the Salmon Bay Eagles Club on Sat June 27th with Patrick McDanel on bass and Marty Vadalabene, drums. Gonna be a great trio and I’m stoked for this show!
Stay tuned for July shows coming up in July including a special event on Lummi Island, Skylark’s Outdoor Beer Garden and Stone’s Throw Brewery in Bellingham!
I’ve been enjoying the milder than usual winter on the west coast and it feels like we’ve left winter behind and are all gearing up for spring. It’s been a thrill to have all the airplay throughout North America and Europe and radio interviews for my newest release, Little Bit of Luck. My song, Lost Without You, which was written for my partner during a particularly difficult time in our lives, was selected for the Valentine’s show on Women of Substance Radio Podcast at www.wosradio.com. They will be playing my song, Lay My Worries Down on their show #1838 on March 6/26.
I’m excited for my upcoming shows from Seattle to Bellingham, WA to a show for the Fraser Valley Blues Society in Abbotsford, BC and a performance for the 2026 White Rock Jazz and Blues Festival! Check out my website upcoming gigs for details!
March 13th Stones Throw Brewery, Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA ,6pm-8pm
March 21st Salmon Bay Eagles, Seattle WA (full band), 8pm – 11pm
May 17th A rare Blueswomen show and jam at the Maple Ridge, BC ANAVets Club, 1pm – 4pm
May 30th Fraser Valley Blues Society presents the Jill Newman Band at the Eagle’s Hall in Abbotsford, with Scott Smith (Terminal Station)! 8pm – 11pm
June 6th The 2026 White Rock Jazz and Blues Festival afternoon shows, details TBA
Jill Newman returns to Stones Throw Brewery with bassist Patrick McDanel. We’ll be playing covers and original roots and blues songs from Jill’s newest album.
It’s a free, family friendly and pet friendly venue with great brews, food trucks and outside food welcome! 6pm – 8pm.
1009 Larrabee Avenue
Bellingham, WA
Reviewed by: Tom Fleming, Freedom Project
On her third album, Little Bit of Luck, Pacific Northwest guitarist–songwriter Jill Newman leans fully into the roots-and-blues sensibility she’s been quietly refining for years. Recorded at Seattle’s Studio Litho, the album feels warm, lived-in, and handmade, its nine originals shaped by Newman’s clear, unaffected vocals and her versatile guitar work — particularly her lyrical slide playing.
The songs move between ease and ache: the title track opens with a laid-back, harmonica-lit groove about needing presence more than possessions, while “Lost Without You” and “Making Up for Lost Time” reveal a writer unafraid of vulnerability, folding regret and tenderness into melodies that land gently but decisively.
The band — Patrick McDanel, Kelly Van Camp, Scott Smith, plus tasteful guest contributions from Annie Jantzer, Joe Doria, Chris Gestrin, and cellist Peggy Lee — keeps the arrangements spacious and supportive, allowing the songs’ emotional core to shine.
As the album progresses, Newman broadens the palette without losing cohesion. “Lay My Worries Down” rides a funky organ pulse; “Not Gonna Change My Mind” adds a ragged blues-rock edge; and the instrumental “Yellow Dog Shuffle”, a playful nod to her dog Lucy, shows off her touch, tone, and love of groove. The lone cover, “Love Has No Pride”, closes the record with understated conviction, its simplicity reinforcing the album’s overarching strength: honesty delivered without theatrics. Little Bit of Luck isn’t trying to reinvent roots music — it’s doing something rarer, offering sincerity, craftsmanship, and lived experience in songs that feel both familiar and deeply personal.
Original Review, CJAM 95.1 FM (Detroit/Windsor) can be found here.
Join blues guitarist Jill Newman as she makes an appearance as the featured guest at the award winning Unbound Blues Jam on Wednesday January 14th, 7pm – 10pm.
Madison Avenue Pub
905 Madison Street
Everett, WA
Chicks with Picks at the Alcove in Vancouver, BC was a blast last Sunday December 7th! The music from the songwriters in the round to the rocking full bands was great from start to finish. The crowd responded enthusiastically to my original set. The room was most likely sold out and packed to the rafters. We raised money for a youth drum scholarship as well as money for the SPCA. It was wonderful evening with an attentive and receptive audience and a fun venue. And KD Lang was in attendance for some of the show. Can’t wait for the next one!
