Aspen Kye returns to ZOLA as a solo artist. She is a local singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Weaving Neo-soul, jazz and folk, Aspen’s heartfelt, honest lyrics and sultry voice takes listeners on a musical journey feeding the soul.

Royale is comprised of 4 individuals with unique styles, creating a powerhouse like no other. Royale puts on a multi-genre journey of a show, rocking big epic songs and creating unmatched moments on stage. It’s an experience not to be missed.

The members of SideStep are some of the best players you’ll hear anywhere. The music is a mix of old school R&B, Funk, Rock, Dance, Smooth Jazz and Adult Contemporary.  Always entertaining, the band has great stage presence and share a chemistry on stage that makes it fun for the audience to be part of the show!

Pat Barclay: Lead Guitar/Vocal

Celebrating 50 years in the music biz.  Pat has worked with the likes of BB King, Boz Scaggs, The Drifters, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Coke Escovedo, Peter Rivera (Rare earth fame), The Baja Band w/ David Raitt.

While living in the Bay Area he was an on-call musician at Wally Heider Studios doing demos and projects for others. After moving back to Spokane, Pat has had the pleasure of working with many local bands including, Shirley Goodness and Mercy, Wizzard, Loose Ends, Aurora Mesa (as a bass player), Jazz Conspiracy, Mumbo Jumbo, The Filter tips, to mention a few.. Local founding member for 19 years with Big Mumbo Blues Band. Pat has been an on-call musician for sit in's and many recording projects. He sticks out as a Left-handed upside down guitar man. This doesn't seem to slow him down much.  He's always ready to jump in on many different styles when his flavor is needed.

Danny McCollim: Keyboards/vocal

A graduate of the Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts. In his senior year he was a member of the prestigious “Berklee Recording Band” under the direction of Herb Pomeroy. An accomplished pianist, composer and arranger, he has performed with the Spokane Symphony under Gunthar Schular, the Spokane Jazz Orchestra, the Violin Jazz summits I, II and III under Gunthar Schular and such artists as saxophonists Michael Brecker, Freddie Hubbard, Dave Weckl, Steve Smith; the Mills Brothers, the Platters, the Drifters, The Cab Calloway Orchestra, The Diamonds, The Four Aces.  Local groups in the Spokane area include, Jazz Conspiracy, Charlie Butts and the Filter Tips, and StepBothers to mention a few.

Danny is currently on the faculty at SFCC teaching courses in Music Production in the popular Audio Engineering program and is the touring keyboard player with Motown recording artist Peter Rivera from the band Rare Earth. 

Jon Goforth: Saxophones

Jon tells stories in music. His career in music spans more than 45 years, performing and recording thousands of times.

Originally from Seattle, Jon has played and recorded with local notables Boz Scaggs, Duffy Bishop, Jay Thomas, Jeff Simmons, the incomparable Rich Dangel, and blues firebrand Nick Vigarino. He performed regularly with the Wailers.  In 2017 Jon was voted best blues saxophone player by the Washington Blues Society. His virtuosity and intuitive feel for music allow him to cross a multitude of genres: funk, R&B, pop, jazz, classical, rock n’ roll, Brazilian, Latin, Reggae and other world music lexicons.

Steve Schennum is a local Spokane musician who usually performs as a soloist, but has also played in many different acoustic bands, including the Sock Puppets, the Vagabonds, and The Occasional String Band, among others. He plays a wide variety of styles of music, as well as plenty of original tunes. Instrumentation consists of guitar, vocals, mandolin, harmonica, and violin, uncluttered by pre-recorded tracks, sequencers, or loopers, resulting in a therapeutic massage of the senses.

Justyn Priest knows musicianship. Hailing from Spokane, his hard-luck soul style sets him apart from the standard current rock and roll-blues groups. Though he learned guitar at 15, he began using his own voice and writing his own songs fifteen years later.

Come see Justyn and his friends on stage from 8pm-11pm Wednesday and keep an eye out for future dates.

Mason Van Stone has quickly become ZOLA favorite for happy hour sets. Mason brings energy everytime he comes by for a show.

COVERING OVER A HALF CENTURY of popular music, power trio The RUB conjure vinyl, heavy-footed grooves, martini dance steps, stereo-up-windows-down drive-by joy, coffeehouse head-hums, and anthemic lighter-lit halls. From hi-fi intensity to feather touch, their performances are an eclectic mix of titles and eras.

“A little of this, a little of that and a whole lot of fun!"

That pretty much sums up Homebrew Stringband. The band is made up of Gary and Alyse Read singing and playing the bluegrass, Americana and "oldies" songs they grew up with. Gary (guitar, mandolin, vocals) brings his oldies rock while Alyse (bass, banjo, and vocals) pulls in her bluegrass and mountain roots. After moving from Seattle to Spokane, they met Brad Keeler, the third member of the band.  He is a talented multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who brings in a great old-time sound as well as blues and bluegrass influences. As he says , “ I play covers from the last 100 years; originals from the last 30+ years.”  Between the three, you never quite know what you’re going to get.   They like to call their style of music “twisted bluegrass.  Always feel free sing along with them!

Mister Sister is a dynamic and captivating band that delivers an irresistible blend of great music and infectious jams.

They bring fresh energy to the stage, inviting audiences to groove and lose themselves in their mesmerizing sound.

Sugar bear is a Soul / RnB / Pop band from Spokane founded by local artists Brook Gannon and Drew Blincow.  We are inspired by Allen Stone, Soulive, Soul Sonic, and Louis Baker among others.  Our stellar band members are Tiffany Johnson on Drums,  Eddy Pace on Bass, and Austin Long on sax and keys.  

Fresh off a new album, the talented Blake Braley and friends are a must see!! His performances always feature a fresh batch of tracks spanning over soul and funk classics of the 60s and 70s with a modern twist. It’s simplistic, groove driven, melodic, feel good and sensitive. You can expect a tight, electric, dynamic performance that fills the room with a positive buzz.

Come see Blake at ZOLA while you can before he goes out on tour! Pull up a chair and have a drink - this is never a boring show and there are always great surprises.

Blake preforms with a 3 piece backing band consisting of Tristan Hart Pierce (co-writer / guitar / co-producer), Eddie Ramirez (bass / co-writer / producer), and Juan Parris (drums).

Some of Spokane’s most celebrated musicians return for a Mother’s Day special! Come down to hear Mads on the microphone backed from a few brothers from other mothers to celebrate all the moms out there!

Singer/songwriter/producer Jason Lucas was born in New York City and grew up watching both his parents work as professional studio musicians. In his early career, he opened for Rod Stewart, and performed at New York's “Bitter End," the “China Club”and many other established venues in LA, Nashville, Dallas and Miami.

While living in Hollywood, Jason produced songs for non-profit “The Miracle Project," pairing musical autistic children in duets with celebrities, including Chaka Kahn, Rev Run, Ed Roland (Collective Soul), Kyra Sedgwick, and Jason Alexander. As a session singer, he has performed on over 80 jingles and is currently represented by renowned artist management of NYC, "VAM Nation.”

Having recently closed out a 250-show residency at Morada Bay Beach Resort in Islamorada, Florida, he has moved back to the Spokane/Coeur D'Alene area to work in the studio on his next original album and share some live performances with his friends in the great Northwest.

For more information, or to connect, visit his website: JasonLucas.net

Jason Evans and his 4 piece group will be taking ZOLA to all new heights. Jason Evan’s Cosmic Fantasy is a neo-soul RnB band in Spokane, WA. Performing mostly original music with a few funky covers, their smooth melodies, soulful vocals, and modern introspective style creates an immersive experience for listeners.

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One of ZOLA’s favorite musical contributors, Lucas Brown comes in for a happy hour set to showcase some of his favorite songs and have a some fun with a little help from his friends.

COVERING OVER A HALF CENTURY of popular music, power trio The RUB conjure vinyl, heavy-footed grooves, martini dance steps, stereo-up-windows-down drive-by joy, coffeehouse head-hums, and anthemic lighter-lit halls. From hi-fi intensity to feather touch, their performances are an eclectic mix of titles and eras.

From the heart of the woods to the stages of Spokane, Deb is a musical time traveler, journeying from the 1920s to today. With a soul fueled by outlaw country legends like Johnny Cash, she blends nostalgia with original flair. By day, she's navigating the corporate jungle, but by night, she's strumming melodies that echo through the ages. 

Brittany Jean is a folk singer/songwriter currently living in a little apple town in North Central Washington.     With performances ranging from cozy house concerts and beautiful wineries to full concerts in grand auditoriums and theaters, her music has taken her across the country many times (including playing the legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee, opening for Three Dog Night’s sold out concert in New York City, performing at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas… to name a few adventures!). 

Brittany has released six studio albums and one EP— all recorded in Nashville, TN. Her Lightfoot EP was released Summer 2023, and this project is her “thank you” to an all-time favorite songwriter. 

Brittany’s sixth album (Colors & Covers) was released November  2023, a collection of songs reflecting a handful of the different shades and seasons in this colorful life.

With songs about a field of golden sunflowers and the coast of Ireland to songs about the wild at heart and a hidden cabin up north, every song she sings is a love song.

Website:  https://BJEANMUSIC.COM  

YouTube: youtube.com/brittanyjean

Facebook: facebook.com/bjeanmusic

Twitter & Instagram: @bjeanmusic

Spotify Link:     https://open.spotify.com/artist/23Efm6oysk3wpHPNtPqu8A

Songs have always been there for Moorea Masa (pronounced More-ray-uh Mah-sa), being raised in the musical mecca of Portland, Oregon. The daughter of an Italian immigrant father and an Black mother born abroad, this singer/songwriter/guitarist has been making music for as long as she can remember. At fifteen, she was already looking for chances to perform by sneaking into local clubs, where she was lovingly adopted into the vibrant community of Portland musicians. Moorea has toured the world and shared a stage with artists k.d Lang, Allen Stone, Big Wild, Rachael Price (Lake Street Dive) The Motet, El Vy, Nick Waterhouse, headlined tours in Europe, and supported other artists including Corrine Bailey Rae, Emily King, Lawrence, The Dip, Lady Wray, Bernhoft and many more. Her album When The Summer Calls comes out this year and is an exploration of Joy, Pleasure and Ease. Catch her and her band The Mood on tour this Spring!