House concerts are a gathering of folks in a private home who love live, fresh music and the artists who provide it. House concerts are quickly becoming a sought after venue for musicians wishing to connect with their audience in a more intimate way. Our River Haus Concerts are a unique blend of gifted artists, great food and new friends in a beautiful, riverside setting. Our guest musicians join us for a relaxing supper on the banks of the Wenatchee River at River Haus in the Pines, B&B and then share their music in the comfort of the B&B living space with amazing sound and lighting. Our B&B guest rooms include the Haus Concert experience as part of their stay. Guest rooms are still available as are advance tickets for friends (this means you!) and locals. Take a look at our 2010 River Haus Concert Series and come join us soon! Scroll down to see descriptions for each of the concerts.
Michael Powers has been integrated with the Seattle Music scene for over 30 years. He graduated from the prestigious Cornish College of the Arts in 1982. Says Powers, “I learned how to play by sitting in at as many places as I could, developing eclectic tastes by playing with all types of bands: Jazz, Rock, Blues, R&B, and Top 40. I wanted to learn how to play any kind of music that featured a guitar as a solo voice.” Influenced by a diverse group of musicians including Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, George Benson, Miles Davis, and Kevin Eubanks, Michael has shared billings with piano giant Herbie Hancock, classic Jazz saxophonist Eddie “Clean Head” Vinson, the legendary Ray Charles, Afro-pop star King Sunny Ade, Grammy award-winning vocalist Diane Schuur, R&B greats Gladys Knight and the Pips and Jazz artists Ronny Jordan, Tom Grant, David Benoit, sax great Ernie Watts, the Yellowjackets, and the duo of Tuck & Patti. “It’s hard to categorize my music, although it usually ends up in the Jazz record bins,” says Michael. “If I had to put a label on it, I would call it contemporary instrumental music. It’s a sound rooted in the Jazz tradition that keeps pace stylistically with Pop, R&B, and Blues; with Blues being at the core of my inspiration.” The Tacoma News Tribune says, “Michael Powers has established himself among a new breed of guitarists and composers who, with each album and every performance, continually redefines the guitars’ role in the jazz context. His technique is stunning, but he never employs it at the expense of the musicality of the melodic line. Blues has always been at the core of Michael’s inspiration and expression.”
Tickets are $45.00 for this intimate performance. Dinner is included along with great desserts from Homefires Bakery. Doors open at 7:00 pm for ticket holders, please call 509-548-9690 to reserve your tickets in advance. Adults only. (Tickets are included with a two night stay)
Steve’s passion is the ability music has to transform people in an instant. He is a composer, performer and presenter. Connecting with an audience is his gift and he reminds us of John Denver and James Taylor. He is a personable and talented singer songwriter with a gracious spirit and the desire to make a positive difference in this world. After seeing him perform last year we are happy to add Steve Mason to our River Haus Concert Series on Saturday, September 25th. For more about Steve check out: stevemasonmusic.com.
Opening for Steve Mason is a Leavenworth favorite, our own Beth Whitney. Beth’s newest release ‘Yellow’ is getting some nice play on KOHO this summer. ‘Leave Your Shoes’ was released in 2007 and in 2009 Beth and Aaron were selected in the top ten of Wenatchee’s Battle of the Bands. They recently took home the title as winner of Caffe Mela’s 2010 Battle of the Bands.
Tickets are $35.00 for this intimate performance. Desserts from Homefires Bakery are included. Doors open at 7:00 pm for ticket holders, please call 509-548-9690 to reserve your tickets in advance. Adults only. (Tickets are included with a two night stay)
Meeting and experiencing this engaging singer songwriter was definitely a highlight of our Maui vacation in May. A gifted and seasoned entertainerGail Swanson’s inviting sense of humor blends beautifully with her sweet and vulnerable vocal delivery.
Maui based performer Gail Swanson has just released her 5th CD. “Simple Truth” includes 3 songs produced by her good friend (Doobie Brother) Pat Simmons. Pat lined up all-star players and also played guitar and sang harmonies. Special musical guests also include Gail’s friends Willie Nelson, Michael McDonald, John McFee, Hutch Hutchinson and more.
Gail has opened for Melissa Etheridge, Lisa Loeb, The Doobie Brothers, David Crosby and CPR, The Radiators, Cecilio and Kapono and has done numerous shows with Willie Nelson and Pat Simmons. She has also played at Willie Nelson’s Maui Music Festival where Gail and her band have shared the lineup with Jack Johnson, Los Lonely Boys and Ricki Lee Jones. We are thrilled that Gail will travel from Maui to play our River Haus Concert Series on October 23rd, and we know you will love her too!!
Heavily influenced by a wide range of singer/songwriters including Ani Difranco, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, Lisa Loeb, Bonnie Raitt and more, Gail’s style is acoustic rock with some songs crossing over into the folk and country genres.
Tickets are $35.00 for this intimate performance. Desserts from Homefires Bakery are included. Doors open at 7:00 pm for ticket holders, please call 509-548-9690 to reserve your tickets in advance. Adults only. (Two night B&B stay includes Haus Concert Tickets)
LeRoy Bell and Friends are coming back to finish what they started, our River Haus in the Pines 2010 concert series! LeRoy, along with his “only friends” bass player, Terry Morgan and drummer, Davis Martin rocked the house when they performed here in April. Their music has become part of our daily life and we are so happy that they are returning in November for another show. Your $35 ticket includes dessert. LeRoy’s bio follows and if you have not enjoyed his music yet then click on this video clip from his April show here at River Haus in the Pines!
Tickets are $35.00 for this intimate performance. Desserts from Homefires Bakery are included. Doors open at 7:00 pm for ticket holders, please call 509-548-9690 to reserve your tickets in advance. Adults only. (Tickets are included with a three night stay)
As half of the youthful songwriting team Bell & James, Casey James and LeRoy Bell are the authors of Elton John’s Grammy-nominated 1979 Top Ten hit, “Mama Can’t Buy You Love,” and Elton’s 2004 #1 British single “Are You Ready For Love”. For LeRoy writing became the main focus allowing him to collaborate with legendary songwriter/producer Thom Bell (his uncle) and Casey James penning songs for The Spinners, The OJays, Rita Marley, The Temptations, Johnny Mathis, Phyllis Hyman and many more. Only recently has LeRoy surfaced as the singer/songwriter he is today. Read the rest of this entry »
We are pleased to announce that Tom Landa from The Paperboys and his adorably talented fiddle player Kalissa Hernandez will be performing again at River Haus in the Pines, B&B in Leavenworth, WA Saturday night November 20th, 2010.
Tom Landa is best known for his band The Paperboys. He is a modern day Renaissance Man – A talented photographer, a gifted story teller and an award winning musician. His art, like him, is a brilliant mixture of cultures, colors and commentary. He draws on his international life experiences to create incredible music and is an amazing live performer.
Tickets are $35.00 for this intimate performance and include great desserts from Homefires Bakery. Doors open at 7:00 pm for ticket holders, please call 509-548-9690 to reserve your tickets in advance . Adults only. (Tickets are included with a two night stay)
$100 off your third night stay at River Haus in the Pines!! The same amazing views and the same incredible service. Your beach chairs are ready and waiting! This offer is available any day, any time…how about now?! Let the sound of the river soothe your mind and restore your spirit!
We will manually apply the discount when you reserve online and send an additional confirmation reflecting your $100 savings.
Applicable to reservations made after posting of special.
The United States Men’s Olympic Slalom Team will Train at Mission Ridge sometime between February 21-25. This will include 2006 Gold Medalist Ted Ligety and returning team member Bode Miller. Skiing conditions are great at Mission so come check it out. We’ll include two free lift tickets with a two night minimum stay February 21st-25th.
It’s snowing hard in Leavenworth today so that means new snow at the ski areas, yeah!! We have discounted lift tickets for both Stevens Pass and Mission Ridge ski areas for our overnight guest at River Haus in the Pines, B&B. The tickets are 49.00 including tax. You can check out our availability on our reservations page.
This live web cam image from River Haus in the Pines Bed and Breakfast is updated every five minutes from 7am to 7pm. We’re happy to share the view from our riverside windows and decks with you! Enjoy the wildlife and the river life of the everchanging Wenatchee River shoreline in every season. Come for a visit and stay awhile.
$100 off your third night stay at River Haus in the Pines!! The same amazing views and the same incredible service. Your beach chairs are ready and waiting! This offer is available any day, any time…how about now?! Let the sound of the river soothe your mind and restore your spirit!
