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The Poulsbo Farmers Market has a fabulous line-up of area musicians scheduled to play for you in 2008. From Latin jazz to opera, swing to Celtic and Cajun, Music at the Market promises to be the best seat in town on Saturdays from mid-April to mid-October. We're even hosting a Children's Day special event – the Kitsap Children's Musical Theater. Bring your budding performer down to hear about auditions for KCMT's performance of "Willy Wonka."

Mark your calendar now with the following dates.

TrombangaApril
The 2008 Market season opens with a "banga!" The hot sounds of Latin Jazz, salsa and merengue will warm up our Spring Fling 5th Anniversary. A 6-piece powerhouse of sound from Bremerton: Trombanga is a club, festival and dance favorite in the Puget Sound. Come on down and celebrate!
Saturday, April 12, 2008. 10:00am – 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Sponsored by Ann and John Pyles.
http://www.trombanga.com
Todd Carter KoeppenApril
Tacoma-based singer-songwriter Todd Carter Koeppen returns to the Poulsbo Farmers Market, performing contemporary Christian pop/folk/rock.
Saturday, April 19, 2008. 9:30am – 12:30pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Sponsored by Kitsap Credit Union.
http://www.toddcarterkoeppen.com
PlantedApril

Blues, rock, Johnny Cash and the Beatles – need we say more? Oh, and a hot new drummer! Planted returns to the Market, shopping list in hand!

For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Saturday, April 26, 2008. 9:30am – 12:30pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Cesar MedelMay
Classical guitarist and composer Cesar Medel brings a taste of Chile to the Market with a soulful mix of Renaissance, popular and traditional Christian works. ¡Bacán!
Saturday, May 3, 2008. 9:30am – 1:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Sponsored by Finn Hill Farm.
http://www.cesarmedel.com
Jeff MooreMay

"From Paris to Liverpool" – acoustic guitarist and singer, Jeff Moore, returns to the Market this season with an eclectic mix of "happy Gypsy jazz guitar" and "Café Parisienne" circa 1930's.

For more information, contact (206) 842-9487.

Saturday, May 10, 2008. 9:30am – 12:30pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Sponsored by Dr. Michelle Cho-Gip.
ReunionMay
This Kitsap band performs original, modern, eclectic folk music with vocal harmonies, guitars and drums that fuel the soul and power the spirit.
Saturday, May 24, 2008. 10:00am – 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
http://www.folkbandreunion.com
Double BarrsMay

Ragtime, early jazz and swing from the golden era of American music! Bert and Rose Marie Barr, from Seattle's "Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band," bring a BIG sound for a little band of cornet, drums and piano. Guaranteed to put a bounce in your step – come spend a lovely May morning at the Market!

For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Saturday, May 31, 2008. 10:30am – 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Sponsored by Dr. Kelly Breen.
http://www.uptownlowdownjazz.com
Silverport SoundJune

The Little Big Band That Swings! This 11-piece Seabeck band brings back the best of the top-selling Big Band favorites of the 1940's.

For more information, email Chris Lee: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Saturday, June 7, 2008. 9:30am – 10:30am; 11:00am – 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Sponsored by Olympic Property Group.
Clover Blossom BandJune

The West Sound's #1 Scandinavian house band! Since 1964, Clover Blossom has been dishing out Nordic zen and hot schottisches to Little Norway. Catch them at Grieg Hall every 3rd Monday at the Sons of Norway in Poulsbo, or pick up their 2005 CD "Monday Night in Poulsbo" at the Market. The band is available for dances, private parties and receptions. For more information, contact Virginia Thiebaud at (360) 779-4102.

Saturday, June 14, 2008. 9:30am – 11:00am
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Sponsored by Olympic Property Group.
The TriangulatorsJune

Psychedelic Surf Jazz! – brought to you by Poulsbo guitarist and music teacher Rupert Kettle along with Kevin Cosby and James Cookman of Seattle, a trio with over 25 years of playing in the Pacific Northwest. Come on out, shop around and get your groove on!

For more information, contact Rupert Kettle: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (360) 598-3608.

Saturday, June 21, 2008. 10:00am – 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Sponsored by Olympic Property Group.
Get the Oxygen Tank!June

Patsy Cline? Hank Williams? Hold onto your baby leeks and get an earful of some hot western swang – locally grown and sustainably hoppin'. Hey...what DO you get when you combine a doctor, an architect, two lawyers, a geologist, and an engineer? A stompin' hot Bainbridge band!

For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Mike: (206) 842-7652.

Saturday, June 28, 2008. 10:30am – 12:30pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Sponsored by Kitsap.biz.
The Hometown BandJuly

Back by popular demand! Celebrate the Red, White and Blue with the huge sound of this All-American 30-piece orchestra. Huzzah!

For more information, contact Jas Linford: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (206) 842-2084.

Saturday, July 5, 2008. 9:30am – 10:30am; 11:00am – 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Sponsored by Kirsopp Consulting.
http://www.hometownband.org
Northwest AccordionistsJuly

Accordions in Poulsbo? Ja, wunderbar! Waltz, polka and shop to a German/Austrian/Tyrolean soundtrack delivered by our local branch of the Northwest Accordion Society! The NWA serves musicians, professional and amateur, who love and enjoy accordions (FYI: approximately 2.5 million Americans play the accordion!)

Saturday, July 12, 2008. 9:00am – 1:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
http://www.nwasnews.com
Crooked MileJuly

This North Kitsap trio performs "eclectic Celtic music" with their unique style of vocal and instrumental arrangements. Barbara Denz, David Denz, and Ken Stern sing and play cittern, guitar, Irish flute, Uilleann bagpipes, fiddle, and mandolin. Get a taste of céilidh at the Market this Saturday!

Saturday, July 19, 2008. 10:00am – 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Sponsored by Olympic Property Group.
http://www.crooked-mile.com
Kitsap Children's Musical TheatreJuly

A Children's Day special event – enjoy the musical talent of the past and present stars of KCMT's musicals. Hey kids, the KCMT will be looking for new talent to audition for their next performance of "Willy Wonka." Be sure to drop by!

Saturday, July 26, 2008. 10:00am – 11:00am (Performance); 11:00am – 11:30am (Willy Wonka Promotion)
Poulsbo Farmers Market
http://www.kcmt.org
Bub PrattAugust

Bremerton funkmeister Bub Pratt is back to make it ALL groovy. A man with a guitar and a mission to bring smiles to the good market citizens of Poulsbo this sunny August morning.

For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Saturday, August 2, 2008. 9:30am – 10:30am; 11:00am – 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
http://www.bubpratt.com
Ranger and the Re-ArrangersAugust

Hot Gypsy Swing Jazz! Bainbridge Island fiddling phenom Ranger Sciacca fronts this sizzling five-some of violin, mandolin, bass, percussion and rhythm guitar. With a debut CD of award-winning originals, swing standards, and traditional Gypsy tunes, you don't want to miss this festival favorite!

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Saturday, August 9, 2008. 10:00am – 12:30pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
http://www.rangerswings.com
WhozyamamaAugust
Poulsbo got its Cajun on last year with this scorching band. Whozyamama is back! Come on down for the music of south Louisiana (by way of Bainbridge Island) and the hottest fais do-do on the peninsula! Don't miss Poulsbo's own Anya Funk on accordion.

For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (206) 855-4108.

Saturday, August 16, 2008. 10:00am – 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Sponsored by The Brothers Power Sports.
http://www.whozyamama.com
Kel SchmitzAugust
Hot on the heels of his just-released album "North Dakota Lonesome," Kel Schmitz offers up a solid collection of pop, country and original compositions. Back by popular demand!
Saturday, August 23, 2008. 10:00am – 1:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
http://www.kelschmitz.com
Island Music Guild August
A variety of ensembles from the Island Music Guild's Summer Music Camps.
Saturday, August 30, 2008. 9:00am – 1:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
http://www.islandmusic.org
Runaway TrainSeptember
Hard driving bluegrass from the Puget Sound and hot off the festival circuit! Kent Powell (banjo), Greg Linder (guitar), Nolan Elwell (mandolin), John Pyles (bass), and Ryan Foxley (fiddle).
Saturday, September 6, 2008. 9:30am – 10:30am; 11:00am – 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Sponsored by Red Rooster Farm.
http://www.runawaytrainbluegrass.com
Cesar MedelSeptember
Classical guitarist and composer Cesar Medel brings a taste of Chile to the Market with a soulful mix of Renaissance, popular and traditional Christian works. ¡Bacán!
Saturday, September 13, 2008. 9:30am – 1:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Sponsored by MorMor Bistro & Bar, Kitchen Karousel, Marina Market.
http://www.cesarmedel.com
Market Day at the OperaSeptember
Valerie Williams, Kitsap opera teacher and virtuoso soprano (most recently as "Queen of the Night" for the Kitsap Opera), presents a selection of arias, art songs, duets and solos by various singers, including her students. Valerie is also an accomplished jazz vocalist.
Saturday, September 20, 2008.
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Sponsored by Kitsap.biz.
http://www.valeriewilliams.net
Country CapersSeptember

This dynamic Celtic Contra Dance band from Kitsap will have you reeling a set dance or two to New England/Cape Breton/Irish/Shetland and Early English tunes.

For more information, contact Jane Landstra at (360) 697-6192 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Saturday, September 27, 2008. 10:00am – 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Sponsored by Kirsopp Consulting.
http://www.islandmusic.org/bands_for_hire.htm
Kimberly LynnOctober

Solo bassist and host of Tizley's Europub Open Mic nights (Wednesday's 8-11pm), Kimberly Lynn puts down some seriously cool funk, jazz, reggae, Latin and rock licks via Alembic bass and the techno-magic of looping. Do NOT miss this one!

For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Saturday, October 4, 2008. 10:00am – 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
http://www.myspace.com/bassplayerkimberly
Kitsap KonnectionOctober

Since 1996, Kitsap Konnection has entertained the Puget Sound with their mix of old time fiddle tunes, Scandinavian polkas and bluegrass-western-cowboy standards. A fitting band to end the 2008 season of the Poulsbo Farmers Market!

For more information, email: Laurel This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Saturday, October 11, 2008. 10:00am – 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Sponsored by Kitsap Bank.
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandid=30151

Musician Booking Information

Contact us if you are interested in playing for our fabulous market crowd. We are already booking bands now for the PFM Music Schedule 2009.

Last Updated ( Monday, 14 April 2008 )
 

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