Maia Santell and her backing band House Blend have been performing around the Pacific Northwest for twenty years at nightclubs, casinos, festivals, dances, cruises, special events, weddings and wedding receptions.
Maia Santell on vocals, Gary Crooks on guitar,
Bryce Van Parys on bass,
Ted Dortch on saxophone and Bruce Simpson on drums. |
The band consists of vocals, guitar, saxophone, bass and drums, and performs Jazz, Blues, Swing, Big Band, Jump Blues and Rhythm and Blues. For dances the band rocks with popular music from the 50's through the 90's. For Play Lists of their extensive repertoire, email Maia:
For large festivals or concerts House Blend adds extra horns or percussion, and for small clubs, restaurants or cocktail lounges, Maia's combo is a trio consisting of guitar, bass and drums. Whatever the composition of her accompaniment, Santell's vocal style is consistently swingin' and soulful.
Once you've sampled the sounds of Maia Santell and House Blend, you're sure to come back for refills!
Check out I Only Have Eyes For You and Summertime
| Venue/Event |
Date/Time |
August 2010
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The Harmon Brewery & Restaurant
1938 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
253-383-2739
Click
here: The Harmon |
August 2nd, Monday,
7-10pm
No Cover/All Ages
Background Music for Dining
No Dance Area
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Outdoor Concert, Seattle
4831 35th Ave. SW, Seattle, (between SW Hudson and SW Edmunds)
206-938-6242
Click
here: West Seattle Herald |
August 13th, Friday,
6-7:30pm
Free/All Ages |
| Wedding Reception, Camano Island |
August 15th, Sunday |
Lakewood Elks/Dance!
6313 75th St. West, Lakewood,
253-722-2011
Click
here: Dance Tacoma |
August 28th, Saturday,
8-11pm
Arrive at 7pm for dance lesson w/ Natasha Thayer!
Open to the Public |
| Wedding Reception, Seattle |
August 29th, Sunday |
September 2010
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Crossroads Bellevue
15600 NE 8th St., Bellevue
Click
here: Crossroads Bellevue |
September 4th, Saturday,
7-9:30pm
Room to dance / All Ages / Free
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| Private Party, Seattle |
September 11th, Saturday |
Seattle Singles Yacht Club Dance
China Harbor, upper level
2040 Westlake Ave. No., Seattle
Click
here: Seattle Singles Yacht Club |
September 13th, Monday,
8:30-11pm |
| Wedding Reception, Bothell |
September 18th, Saturday |
Stonegate Nightclub and Restaurant
(Upper Level Lounge / Room to Dance!)
5419 So. Tacoma Way, Tacoma
253-473-2255
Click
here: Stonegate |
September 26th, Sunday,
5-8pm
Ages 21+ |
| Mark your calendar for our return to Stonegate Restaurant and Nightclub on the last Sunday
of every month, starting on Sunday, September 26th. |
Great Food / Room to Dance! |
The Reviews
Are In!
"What a knock-out performance at The New Orleans restaurant! If they could see you in New Orleans today you would probably revive the city in just one night....You are simply super!"
Norm Bobrow, NW Jazz Critic
"It's
a tough act to follow fireworks cascading off a new building and
white glove dinner service to a full symphony orchestra, but Maia
Santell and House Blend were the grand finale' to a very grand opening
of the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center !"
Doug Miller, producer
Grand Opening Open House and Gala
Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
"Maia Santell
is one of the Northwest's most dynamic and refreshingly believable
vocalists. Her phrasing is impeccable and her voice is warm and
natural, totally free of the contrived theatricality that besets
many of her local contemporaries. Supported by the seasoned musicians
of House Blend, she offers one of the most brilliant sounds in the
local music scene."
Doug Bright, The Heritage
Music Review
"Maia and the boys’ new CD recorded
live at Jazzbones gives fans old and new a satisfying menu of songs
to listen at home or in the car. With 11 tracks of swing, blues and jazz,
this CD proves that Santell is the real deal when it comes to music. “Dance with Me!”
offers many songs from American music history as told through tunes written and
performed by some of the greatest musicians of yesteryear."
Matt Nagle, The Tacoma Weekly
For the complete review, please see "Dance with Me!" |
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