Dogwood
Hailing from the hedge and loam of Seattle's undergrowth, this chimerical songbird aims to weave historical and wax hysterical in the old-new traditions of mountain men, shantymen, and their fellow men as they tromp and twirl acro'st both ancient myth and accidental malady. This mighty troubadour delights in bringing life to the voices of the past, so come and share a pomegranate seed or two!
Hot Damned Scandal
The Brass Screw Consortium is excited to announce the return of Hot Damn Scandal to our Den of Iniquities, in Port Townsend WA! Hot Damn finds its songs under park benches and in forgotten alleyways. The resulting outlaw ballads, dirty jazz, circus freakouts, shanty-rags, string band funk, lonesome heart-breakers, and whiskey bottle love songs blend together in a sweet song syrup somewhere between a ramble and roar. Sometimes called “Northwest Devil Swing,” Hot Damn Scandal pulls no punches and puts thunder in your molasses. And who doesn’t want thunder in their molasses?
Nathaniel Johnstone Band
Nathaniel Johnstone hails from Providence, Rhode Island and can be found playing violin, viola, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and bass, as well as singing his own songs of myth and mystery. His vibrant sound crosses boundaries and borders, resulting in a blend of European, Middle Eastern, and South American music with Jazz, Rock, Surf, Folk, Gothic, and Steampunk influences. He performs and tours all over—you never know where you might catch him!
The Plastic Paddies
The Plastic Paddies are just a couple of fine young Ir...ish lads playing traditional Irish music. Well, maybe not young but we have been to Ireland. We play music and crack jokes about drinking, weird history, and high seas debauchery.
Ranger and the "Re-Arrangers"
Seattle "Gypsy Jazz" band Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” evoke the spirit of a Paris cafe and the raucous energy of a Romani campsite with their version of Hot Club Swing. “At the heart of their sound is Ranger Sciacca's sweet violin playing… his sense of melody and daring improvisations” (World Rhythm). The band’s repertoire includes swing standards, traditional European melodies, the music of Django Reinhardt, and Ranger's unique originals.
The Scuppermonkeys
the Boat Bar
The Scuppermonkeys are a Seattle-based Irish band inspired by the tunes of Ireland...but with a pirating habit they just can't kick! And now they've jumped on board an airship to join in the Brass Screw fun!
They perform traditional tunes and drinking songs, Irish rebel and folk music, roaring sea...er... air shanties and stirring ballads, and much, much more, all with a healthy helping of swashbuckling! Featuring strong vocals, acoustic guitar, bodhrán, fiddle, Irish whistle, and more, The Scuppermonkeys' sound is characterized by foot-stomping rhythm and melodies you just can't help but sing along to!
Sound and Fury Morris dancing
outside the boat bar
Sound & Fury Morris has been dancing around Puget Sound and the rest of the west coast of North America since the waning days of last century. Morris is a street performance tradition, with dancers showing up, often outside a pub, to perform close to their audience. When the performance is over, the dancers will retire to the pub, where their grateful, adoring audience treats them to the finest ales and ciders on tap!