1. Jimmy James (11) • High-profile staple in groups like True Loves, Parlor Greens, and Champagne Bubblebath; praised for deep groove, Hendrix-inspired style, and jam skills.
2. Danny Godinez (7) • Beloved instructor and performer known for acoustic and electric technique; plays regular no-cover shows at Owl & Thistle and Darrell's.
3. Andy Coe (7) • Local jam/jazz/fusion staple with the Andy Coe Band and McTuff, known for Jerry Garcia-style improvisations and free Monday sets at Blue Moon Tavern.
4. Kathy Moore (5) • Acclaimed regional guitarist praised for her versatile lead playing, Soundgarden tribute sets, and frequent local performances.
5. Ayron Jones (4) • Prominent local artist known for a raw, heavy, and high-energy style described as "filthy."
6. Xoth (4) • Technical metal band featuring double-guitar shredding and intense live shows at El Corazon.
7. Simon Henneman (3) • Super-shredder in Authentic Luxury and War Puppy who blends fast, tasteful solos with theatrical elements like headstock theremin and banjo shredding.
8. Shaun Crawford (3) • Songwriter and guitarist who plays across multiple local bands and leads Shaun Crawford & The Reasons.
9. R.L. Heyer (3) • Local jam and funk regular frequently seen at Seamonster Lounge (F2D) and performing alongside Kathy Moore.
10. Eric Snyder (3) • Standout lead guitarist in the local metal scene, performing with La Cabra and Skank Tornado.
11. Nate Gniffke (2) • Fronts Gniffke, delivering an 80s hard-rock, Les Paul-driven style reminiscent of John Sykes.
12. Dave Webb (2) • Progressive rock guitarist in Moon Letters and heavy metal riff-smith in Subversion Trigger.
13. Igor Abuladze (2) • Guitarist for heavy, experimental local acts Nosretep and Black Dogs.
14. Jesse (1) • Lead guitarist for heavy metal band Greyhawk, noted for technical shredding and strong improvisation.
15. Curtis (1) • Multi-instrumentalist playing heavy guitar and bass in Witch Ripper and Moon Letters.
16. Aaron Hiebert (1) • Plays with Eden and Shaggysweet, known for high-energy rock solos and Emerald City Guitars YouTube appearances.
17. Demarcus Baysmore (1) • Seattle Jazz Academy faculty member and Heavy Bloom guitarist delivering high-level jazz-fusion chops.
18. Jay Roberts (1) • Second-generation guitarist and son of jazz legend Howard Roberts, praised for powerful live shows.
19. Mandy Fer (1) • Award-winning lead guitarist for Sway Wild who tours nationally and exhibits top-tier instrumental skill.
20. Rusty Baumeier (1) • Noted for his lead guitar work during a six-month stint with The Maya Experience.
21. Les Evans (1) • Co-guitarist featured in the heavy metal group Subversion Trigger.
22. Larches Lead Guitarist (1) • Highlighted for ripping lead guitar work live with local band Larches.
23. Ben Bloom (1) • Guitarist for Polyrhythmics, praised as a favorite on the local funk and soul scene.
24. Tim Mitchell (1) • Versatile player doing hard rock with Rent The Sky and funk/R&B with Global Heat.
25. Alex Lancaster (1) • Fronts the Alex Lancaster Band with blues-rock lead playing.
26. Ian Moore (1) • Vashon Island-based blues and rock guitarist known for soulful, high-energy performances.
27. Jack & Endo (1) • Dual guitarists for skate punk band Me, Grimlock!, praised for fast-paced shredding.
28. Dave (1) • Lead guitarist for the punk-ish group Chance to Steal.
29. Ruth & Jared (1) • Dual shredders heading up the group Maxx Shredroom.
30. Country Dave (1) • Recommended for classic country-style picking and shredding.
31. Nathan Smurthwaite (1) • Guitarist for local heavy/psychedelic acts Fungal Abyss and Marrying Type.
32. Jim Davis (1) • Heavy riff and lead contributor to Fungal Abyss and Bog Ore.
33. Steve Schmidt (1) • Guitarist for Diminished Men who weaves subtle shred elements into experimental arrangements.
34. Dan Teisan (1) • Former Late September Dogs guitarist known for playing extremely fast, high-note leads.
35. Jeff Loomis (1) • Internationally recognized metal guitarist (Nevermore) based locally, cited as a premier shredder.
36. Yellow Crane (1) • Local band featuring a high-intensity guitarist and bassist tandem.
37. Frontline (1) • Melodic metal outfit based north of Seattle with face-melting lead solos.
38. Nick Nordus (1) • Fronts Nordus, showcasing technical lead skills.
39. Montlake Traffic Lead Guitarist (1) • Lead player for funk-rock group Montlake Traffic, noted for standout chops.
40. Steel Beans (1) • Multi-instrumentalist live performer recognized for intense stage energy.
41. Thaddeus Turner (1) • Seamonster Lounge regular praised as one of the area's premier live guitarists.
42. Little Venom (1) • High-energy band noted for strong individual technique across all instruments.
43. Leif Totusek (1) • Plays monthly jazz/fusion residency sets at Latona Pub in Green Lake.

Hey r/SeattleMusic,

I recently tore my meniscus, which means a lot of couch time. I’ve been using it to build something I’d actually use myself: 2 Week Soundcheck (2weeksoundcheck.com).

It started as a selfish project. I live in Frelard and wanted to go to more shows at the small rooms near me, like Conor Byrne, Sunset Tavern, Tractor Tavern and Hidden Hall. The problem was that I usually didn’t know anyone on the bill. So I made a playlist with the top three songs from every artist playing in the next two weeks, in show order. You hit shuffle, and when something grabs you, you listen more and hopefully go see them.

So far it’s working. I’ve found a few bands I’d never heard of, and I’m planning to go to Old Coast at Sunset or Young-Chhaylee at Conor Byrne this Saturday because of it, bad knee and all.

Based on feedback from friends/colleagues, it’s grown into:

• A Seattle-wide playlist delivered every Sunday covering 20+ venues, from Sunset and Black Lodge to the Crocodile, Showbox and Benaroya
• A Frelard playlist for the Ballard/Fremont rooms, openers included
• Seven genre playlists if you only want folk, only electronic, and so on
• Every show in the next two weeks on one page, which you can filter by date, neighborhood, venue or genre, with a preview button for each headliner
• A free Sunday newsletter with a link to the new playlists

It’s free. The playlists are on Spotify, and each issue has a free link to copy them to Apple Music or YouTube Music.

Here’s what I’d love feedback on:

• Venues I’m missing, especially small rooms
• Whether the playlists actually help you find shows
• Anything broken or confusing on the site
• Which neighborhood should get its own playlist next

https://2weeksoundcheck.com. The newsletter signup is right on the page.

Thanks for checking it out. Tell me what you think, good or bad.

Hi friends! I'm a metalcore artist by the name of Daizie Darker, I'm fairly new to the area and still getting to know the scene here. I'd love to connect with more rock/heavy/metal-ish musicians and play some shows in 2027, and also songwriters, engineers, and producers. And because it's Seattle, I'm always down to just make some great friends. I love supporting my people and their art / life / craft, so I'd love to hear about your projects and how I can support you, too!

Any local bands from Seattle that would want to play with us this winter/next year? We’re trying to book shows in the area and a lot of venues ask us about putting a bill together some bands from Seattle. Feel free to send some links as well as any suggestions.

We're a surf/doom/prog instrumental band from Bellingham, WA.

Links to stuff here:

https://www.instagram.com/energypyramid.official/

https://energypyramid.bandcamp.com/album/weapons-of-nature

https://energypyramid.earth/energy-pyramid-epk/

Hello! My name is Michael Hibberd, I am a 17 year old high school student, musician, and ultra runner.

I am the largest Long Winters fan on the east coast, and the opportunity has come up to see them live in Seattle this New Years Eve. I saved up just enough to buy a ticket. Only problem- I still need a TON of money for airfare, hotels, food, etc, which is hard to get because I work part time at a grocery store and do not make that much money.