Robin Kallsen
Robin Kallsen
Trio Marianne at Kingston's Cellar Cat
Robin will be backed up by a top-notch trio playing a variety of French music, vintage jazz, and some other songs from around the world in the beautiful Cellar Cat wine bar just a short walk from the Kingston ferry dock.
Featuring Jennie Mayer on guitar, Rachael Contorer on bass, and Maggie Kim on accordion!
All events spring & summer
July 18th with the Ben Thomas Sextet at the Seattle Tango Festival "Grand Milonga" at Edmonds Yacht Club, 8pm-12:30am—GET TICKETS HERE
July 19 with Lulu Swing Band at Reverie Ballroom "Waltz Cafe," 1-3pm (lesson at noon)
July 23rd with Golden Earrings Jazz Band at Dancing Til Dusk in Hing Hay Park, 6-9pm—SEE SCHEDULE
July 30th with Trio Marianne at Cellar Cat (Kingston), 5:30-7:30pm—GET TICKETS HERE
August 7th "Edith Meets Eydie: The Music of Edith Piaf & Eydie Gorme" with Laura Steeves, Rob Lowe, Julian Weisman, Jennie Mayer, and Kyle Doran at Black & Tan Hall, 8-10pm—GET TICKETS HERE
August 15th with the all-new "Hot Club of Kingston" at Cellar Cat, 6:30-9:30pm (jamming may ensue)—for reservations, email meow@cellarcat.com
Edith Meets Eydie: The Music of Edith Piaf & Eydie Gorme
Two unstoppable women with big voices. Two enduring repertoires that never cease to enrapture listeners. Edith Piaf and Eydie Gorme are musical icons whose light will shine forever.
Robin's teaming up with singer Laura Steeves to pay tribute to these artists with a show ranging from Gorme’s delightful Spanish-language boleros (“Sabor A Mi,” “Piel Canela”) to Piaf’s heart-stopping French ballads (“Hymne A L’Amour,” “Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien”).
With Jennie Mayer (guitar), Julian Weisman (bass), Kyle Doran (drums), and Rob Lowe (guitar).
All events fall & winter
September 2nd "Enchanting European Songstresses: The Music of Edith Piaf, Amalia Rodrigues, and Maria Tanase" with the Marianne Quartet at North City Bistro (Shoreline), 7-9pm—GET TICKETS HERE
September 18th with Kevin Buster at Elsom Cellars (Edmonds), 7-9pm
October 2nd with Cyd Smith and Jennie Mayer at Cocoa Legato, 8-10pm—GET TICKETS HERE
October 3rd with Rob Lowe at WM Grassie Wine Estates (Duvall Tasting Room), 6-8pm
October 7th "Bebop, Boleros, & Bossa" with Laura Steeves, Rob Lowe, Dan Kramlich, Kyle Doran, and Osama Afifi at the Royal Room (Columbia City), 7:30-9:30pm—GET TICKETS HERE
October 14th "Dear Abby: A Jazz Cabaret" with Angela Petrucci at Egan's Ballard Jam House, 7-9pm
October 29th with Trio Marianne at Cellar Cat (Kingston), 5:30-7:30pm—for reservations, email meow@cellarcat.com
December 11th with Trio Marianne at WM Grassie Wine Estates (Snoqualmie Tasting Room), 6-8pm
Enchanting European Songstresses
Though their musical styles were very different, Edith Piaf, Amalia Rodrigues, and Maria Tanase had one thing in common: their powerful, haunting voices defined an entire era in European music. In fact, Rodrigues has been referred to as the “Edith Piaf of Portugal,” while Tanase is often called “Romania’s Edith Piaf.”
Join singer Robin Kallsen and the Marianne Quartet (Jennie Mayer on guitar, Alicia DeJoie on violin, Rachael Contorer on bass, and Karin Kajita on piano) at North City Bistro for an unforgettable evening of songs selected from the repertoires of these three incredible women!
Bebop, Boleros & Bossa: Robin Kallsen & Laura Steeves
Robin and Laura's first double-header show at the Royal Room was a hit, so they're coming back with another show in October!
Expect another beautiful night of emotional boleros, dreamy bossas, and wildly creative jazz standards. Featuring Dan Kramlich on piano, Kyle Doran on drums, Osama Afifi on bass, and Rob Lowe on guitar.