White Rock Jazz & Blues Festival plus upcoming shows!
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 at the Salmon Bay Eagles Saturday June 27th! 8pm – 11pm
Jill Newman is back at the Salmon Bay Eagles playing the blues with Patrick McDanel, bass and Marty Vadalabene, drums.
5216 20th Ave NW, Seattle WA. 8pm – 11pm
It’s an open house with no membership required.
Songwriter night at the Madison Avenue Pub Thursday July 9th!
Jill returns as the featured guest for Stacy Jone’s songwriter night at the Madison Ave. Pub in Everett Thursday July 9th at 7pm! It’s always a blast when Stacy and Jill get together and groove on their original tunes.
Madison Avenue Pub
905 Madison Street
Everett, WA
Jill Newman returns to Stones Throw Brewery Saturday July 25th!
Jill Newman returns to Stones Throw Brewery with original roots and blues tunes from her newest album, Little Bit of Luck, with bassist Patrick McDanel!
6pm – 8pm
1009 Larrabee Avenue
Bellingham, WA
Free and family friendly!
Jill Newman Band at Skylark’s Beer Garden Friday July 31st! 5pm – 8pm
Jill Newman plays her original and cover roots and blues at Skylark’s Beer Garden with Patrick McDanel, bass and Mike Bajuk, drums! It’s free, family friendly and pet friendly!
1308 11th Street
Bellingham, WA
5pm – 8pm
Songwriter night at the Barn Sunday August 2nd 6:30pm
I’ll be a featured guest at Matt Kennedy’s Songwriter in the round at the Barn Country Bar
15330 – 102 A Avenue, Surrey BC
6:30pm – 9pm
The Apex Everett Monday August 17th!
Jill Newman rocks the Apex Everett with Patrick McDanel, bass and Marty Vadalabene, drums!
Blues Monday August 17th 7pm – 11pm
Apex Everett
1611 Everett Avenue, Everett, WA
Semiahmoo Marina Shindig with the Jill Newman Band Friday August 21st!
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
Sunshine, shows and summer fun!
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!
Women of Substance Podcast and bring on the spring shows!
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
