SheckPea A local band, local flavor. Blues, soul, jazz and world music with Shecky Metzner & Pee Wee Patenaude. SPONSORED BY FIVE ZERO TREES Floating Glass Balls July 29 The Merlins - Ian & Maia Clemons June 24 A happy mix of Appalachia and Bayou Tech by way of Jamaica, Amsterdam and Astoria they call Beachgrass. The Merlins are Ian (Button Accordion and singing) and Maia Clemons (Fiddle) are Western Oregon's premier father-and- daughter folk music duo. With a wide palette of musical influences from Quebecois dance tunes, English farming songs, Irish reels, to French sailor shanties. Greg Parke May 27, Sept.16 & 30 and Oct. 14 Castletown August 19 Greg Brings his popular mix of soulful ballads and foot- tapping dance music to the Market again this season! Featuring original tunes. www.gregparke.com Every show is a party! With the fiery hot AmeriCeltic fiddle tunes featuring talented violinist Katie Jane Lubiens and backed by some thumping drum beats, a hopping bass line, and full-bodied acoustic guitar, it’s impossible not to dance to their music. Blues, jazz, rock ‘n roll, and even classical. www.castletownpdx.com SPONSORED BY FIVE ZERO TREES Two Crows Joys September 23 Astoria's best-kept secret. Country, Celtic and classic rock influences make for a unique blend of original music. www.twocrowsjoymusic.com music @ themarket July 17 Double J and the Boys July 1 & September 9 Everyone loves this foot-stomping folk/country band, with a mix of classics and funny originals, energetic fiddle tunes and real live yodeling. Look for Double J and the Boys on Facebook A professional musician for more than 30 years winning numerous songwriting awards for her jazzy, bluesy sound. A fine singer, composer and guitarist. She has opened for many national acts and has appeared on many stages across the country. Her music is played on radio stations around the world. Swing Cats of Astoria August 26 Ray Prestegard will be performing original songs this year at the Astoria Sunday Market. Featuring Banjo, Ukulele, Dobro, Slide Guitar and a Box Guitar made by a ASM vender Allan Matta . A four-piece ensemble of coast musicians playing jazz -swing era, standards, and progressive; bossa nova; blues; and an occasional rock and roll piece. RJ Marx Quartet July 15 Elena Welch May 13 & August 5 From the north coast featuring a world-class front-line of saxophone and guitar performing an array of styles ranging from traditional to complex, inspired by the major jazz composers from the '40s through '70s. Performing in Portland, Elena is a jazz and blues vocalist greatly influenced by her 10 years of living in the music city of Chicago. She has four CDs to her credit. astoriasundaymarket.com Marianna Flemming June 3 Ray Prestegard July 22 & October 7 AUGUST 5 SHOW SPONSORED BY FIVE ZERO TREES astoriasundaymarket.com • 5