"Elaine has a significant voice that commands attention, whether she's
singing a ballad, a blues tune or plain old R & B"
"Elaine's style makes for a great connection between audiences and the music.
She almost never stops smiling--and better, it's joy and you know it."
"Beautiful woman who can sing *anything*..."
UPCOMING SHOWS
Saturday 3/7 (Elaine, +Brad Benefield guitar), PRIVATE EVENT, Wedding!
Saturday 4/25 (Elaine), 8pm - Opening for Greta Matassa, North City Bistro
Saturday 3/7 (Elaine, +Brad Benefield guitar), PRIVATE EVENT, Wedding!
Saturday 4/25 (Elaine), 8pm - Opening for Greta Matassa, North City Bistro
Please visit my Schedule page for a full performance listing
Recent fun with my duo IvyLane,
at Amici Bistro 
Sitting in w/Rafael Tranquilino,
at Anchor Pub (Dec 2019) |
Sitting in again this year w/Overton Berry & Jeff Davies, at Amici Bistro (Dec 2019)
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My long-running duo IvyLane just posted the news below...
It's been a truly incredible 13 years making music (& cracking jokes)
with the uber-talented Ivan Lee.
I will miss him, his amazing wife, and this musical duo quite terribly but will continue making music so long as there's air in my lungs and a song in my heart ;-)
Please come wish him well at an upcoming show, and stay tuned to this page
for the "next chapter" in my musical adventures ♫♪♫
It's been a truly incredible 13 years making music (& cracking jokes)
with the uber-talented Ivan Lee.
I will miss him, his amazing wife, and this musical duo quite terribly but will continue making music so long as there's air in my lungs and a song in my heart ;-)
Please come wish him well at an upcoming show, and stay tuned to this page
for the "next chapter" in my musical adventures ♫♪♫
GOOD TIMES AT SOME GREAT EVENTS...
Armstrong Family Winery's Midsummer Soiree, at Vintner's Door (Aug 16, 2019)
It was my pleasure to meet and sing with Mr. Overton Berry for the first time last year, and what an honor to join him and Jeff Davies again for a few songs last night at Amici! Dec 2018
What a truly amazing time (9/30/18) at Tula's with Greta Matassa's Big Band Showcase!
IvyLane at North City Bistro (3/31/2017)
Photo credit: Ziggy Spiz Photography |
Fresh Paint 2019 Main Stage, 8/18/19)
Happy January Birthday Crew!
(at The Scotsman, 2019) 
Sitting in with 3 Trick Pony at 13 Coins
(6/9/2017) Photo credit: Courtney Martin Photography www.courtneymartinphotography.com |
WHAT'S NEW?
- December 2019: Wow...where did the year go?! It's hard to believe that we're just weeks away from a new decade. There have been so many wonderful things happening and also plenty of changes in this last year. I've had the opportunity to make lots of music with my duo IvyLane, as well as to sit in with friends. Several Seattle-area music venues have closed or will be closing their doors. However, music remains the common thread that feeds our souls ♥ The hardest news I got this year is that my long-time (13 years!) IvyLane duo partner Ivan, along with his awesome wife Diane, is moving to northern CA in early 2020. This basically means the "end" of IvyLane. We've got a number of shows scheduled between now and "farewell for now", but I know they'll be back to visit and we're eagerly dreaming of the reunion shows to follow.
Meanwhile, trust that I'll keep singing. No one could ever replace Ivan, and IvyLane will no longer be an active band, but I've got my eye on forming a new duo to continue playing the great wine bars and tasting rooms I've developed relationships with over the years. And thinking about a new project, as well...perhaps something a little dancier and funkier ;-) Meanwhile, I continue to sit in with musicians/bands like Overton Berry, Rafael Tranquilino, Miles from Chicago, to perform original works of talented friends like Amy Kramer, and to have amazing opportunities like opening for Greta Matassa at an April 2020 show. I'll be keeping you posted - keep watching this space!
- October 2019: Yes, I'm still here! I'm not sure how this year has gotten so away from me, but it's been filled with friends, lots of great shows, new venues, the loss of a few old venues...but the constant is THE MUSIC. I have no "earth-shattering" updates for the year but as we approach the 2019 holiday season will simply say this: Treasure every day, every relationship, and everything that tugs at your heart. And rather than suggest that you don't be afraid to take chances and try something new I'll offer that it's OK to be afraid...take those chances anyway! You'll be glad that you did - I sure am :-)
- January 2019: HAPPY NEW YEAR! In 2018 I was blessed with an abundance of performance dates and the chance to work with some of the NW's most wonderful musicians. I participated in a "bucket list" workshop, singing with a 10-piece big band on the stage at Tula's, and got to sing with Seattle's own living jazz legend Overton Berry. Compared to many, I got a relatively late start at professionally pursuing my musical dreams, so I'm constantly amazed by and grateful for the many opportunities the years have brought. Here's to all of us following our bliss in 2019, and beyond - remember, it's never too late! Thank you for your continuing support!!
- September 2018: Wow, it's been a while! Things have been so busy but in the very best of ways. I've been relishing a recurring Jazz gig with fab guitar/bass player Brad Benefield, crooning standards to the Sunday brunch crowd while they (and we!) sip mimosas & Bloody Marys at The Cottage, a truly beautiful venue with an amazing menu & even more wonderful staff. I'm beginning to book a few more Jazz shows and have had some incredible opportunities come my way for future work...what an exciting time! I'm thrilled to be part of an upcoming Greta Matassa workshop showcase (11 vocalists total) singing 3 swinging tunes from the Big Band era, accompanied by Seattle's best Big Band! It's going to be a fun night!! And of course my duo IvyLane is staying busy with lots of shows. Trust when I say I never fail to appreciate how blessed my life is to get to do what I love.
- April 2018: I'm excited to be booking a number of jazz shows for the first time! This is thrilling stuff for me...I've been singing for quite some time, but jazz is a relatively new focus for my professional music life. No worries - my duo IvyLane is busy as ever and will be around for a long time! But having this other "flavor" to play with is something I've looked forward to for some time. It's never too late to chase a dream!
- January 24: 50. It's a number. Just a number. And a state of mind. As I complete this year's trip around the sun I'm filled with nothing but gratitude for my past (including the "bad" stuff, the wrinkles, the tears, all of it) because it's made me who I am today. And I'm excited for the future, because there really is no "finish line" when you *become* the person you're going to be...it's an evolution, a process, and a path. And I'm absolutely thrilled to be on this journey of mine. ❤️
- January 2018: I'm not sure where 2017 went (it flew by!) but I hope that your holiday season was relaxing and joyful. I can't wait for all of the exciting things ahead in the New Year! ♪♫♪
- November 2017: On a very personal note...I have an 18-year old in my home as of today. I'm not sure how it happened, but somehow I managed to keep this beautiful, smart, independent & funny girl alive to reach adulthood...who knew? And my other is 15 and so tall, smart, & handsome. I've always said that singing was my very first love, but then I had children and they are my biggest love. That's why I'm MamaSinger :)
- October 2017: Whew! 2017 is just flying by, and we're getting ready for the last SoundCheck of the year on Thursday 10/26...don't miss it! I'm busy booking lots of gigs for my duo IvyLane well into 2018 and am also playing more gigs with Miles From Chicago :) And in December I'll be performing at Tula's jazz club as part of a Greta Matassa workshop - can't wait! So many more great things on the way...
- August 2017: What a year this has been so far!! There have been a few changes that were hard to make at first but I'm unbelievably fortunate to have so many amazing opportunities, not only to perform but to host music events and share great local talent with appreciative audiences. Don't miss our Thursday SoundCheck at The Scotsman on 8/31 - I'm excited to be hosting 4 wonderful local jazz vocalists along with 2 incredibly talented musicians who will accompany...a jazzy good time is sure to be had by all! ♪♫♪
- June 2017: Lucky, lucky, lucky me :) Have I mentioned how blessed my musical life is?? Not only am I privileged to call some of Seattle's finest & hardest working musicians my friends, I'm getting the chance to s t r e t c h my musical chops and sit in with a number of them, doing *some* gigs with zero rehearsal time. Relying on people who are PROS and who in turn trust me to bring my A-game is such an exhilarating experience in front of a live audience & makes for some truly magical musical moments. Keep an eye on the schedule for several "sit in" gigs as they happen...with Miles From Chicago (Blues band), 3 Trick Pony (Rock/R&B), Jesse Weston (Blues), and more to come! (hopefully some jazz gigs are on the way!)
- May 2017: With a little more free time on my hands these days (aside from my day job, 2 teens, and a busy working acoustic duo...), I'm enjoying many opportunities to sit in with local bands/musicians, singing everything from Blues to Rock to Jazz. Speaking of Jazz....I'm beyond thrilled (in addition to regular lessons with the amazing Jordyn Day) to finally be studying with Seattle jazz queen Greta Matassa - she has so much to teach & I'm a very willing student. More to come!
- Apr 2017: In addition to filling up my own performance schedule I'm excited to be working with so many other local musicians, helping to book them as part of our SoundCheck series and at other area venues. As I'm venturing more into the world of jazz I've been welcomed & included with such support from established local jazz artists...I'm now happy to do MY part to be part of that "circle of support" in the music community. We're all in this together and there's room for everyone! ♫
- Feb 2017: After 7 1/2 years, it's with truly mixed feelings that I've decided to leave my spot as lead female vocalist with the dance band The TROPICS. It's been a wonderful & educational experience for which I'm incredibly grateful. There are other musical experiences awaiting me, however, and it's time to pursue those...I'm sad, but also excited :)
- Jan 2017: I'm jazzed to be re-starting the Thursday SoundCheck at The Scotsman in March 2017! While this year's series will feature fewer "jams" with me & our guest musicians (it will still happen from time to time!), I will be bringing you an even wider array of amazing local talent! Please join us at The Scotsman at 8pm the *last Thursday of each month* beginning Mar 30!
- Nov 2016: My acoustic duo IvyLane was once again voted in the Top 20 "Best Local Bands" in the Best of Western Washington, this year finishing at #6 thanks to your support!!
- June 2016: The TROPICS have been hired to be "house band" every Thursday at Angel of the Winds' Watershed Lounge, beginning Sep 8 through the end of the year. Come on out and dance with me & the band!
- April 2016: I'm excited to have recently joined the Advisory Board for Seattle-based Operatunities, a non-profit-sponsored arts & community service organization dedicated to bringing professional-level music programs to limited-access audiences, such as those in nursing homes & other care facilities. More details to come! Read about them here: http://www.operatunities.org/home.html
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