They’re carrying the name of Anacortes all around the Puget Sound region as “Spoonshine,” a young band tracing most of its music back to the roots of bluegrass, country, blues and folk. Don’t miss an opportunity to hear this band live if you get a chance. They are (top to bottom) Jacob Navarro, Matt Ambrose, […]
I’ve heard lots about them, but didn’t get a chance to really hear them play until last weekend when I photographed a wedding reception at The Depot. “They” are Spoonshine, a local band featuring three part vocal harmonies, mandolin, guitar, keys, woodwinds, bass, and African percussion. According to their web site, Spoonshine has been performing […]
Spoonshine musician Jacob Navarro nailed it when he sighted birthday boy Chris Terrell in the audience and tagged him as “the Mad Hatter.” Terrell, shown here posing for a phone camera portrait, celebrated his birthday in style Friday evening at The Heart of Anacortes. In addition to Spoonshine, there was a celebratory performance by Rivertalk. […]
Jacob Navarro of Spoonshine performs a song during the opening half of a Friday evening concert held in birthday tribute to Heart of Anacortes co-founder Chris Terrell. Navarro was joined by fellow band member William Cook. The outdoor concert event also featured Rivertalk, and an interlude performance by Mark Clawson. Happy birthday, Chris!
Music filled the air over the weekend, with local artists and regional musicians hitting the island to play for Shipwreck and What the Heck Fest. Playing for Shipwreck were Annieville Blues and Spoonshine, pictured in the first three shots here. I don’t know the name of the group represented in the fourth shot. I was […]