Alchemy Jazz, based in Spokane, Washington, has entertained audiences throughout the Inland Northwest for several years with its set of classic jazz and soft pop standards. Whether dining in a relaxing restaurant, mingling with colleagues at a corporate event or enjoying an evening with friends in a local lounge, the music of Alchemy Jazz provides an atmosphere everyone will enjoy. Members are Jim Brickey, drums, Chris Moyer, vocals, piano, sax, and Will Mellot, bass.

The Blue Ribbon Tea Company is a performing duo of songwriters Bill and Kathy Kostelec. They also enjoy playing old blues and folk tunes. They have performed at numerous fine festivals and venues, mostly in the Pacific Northwest, and are sometimes accompanied by other talented musicians. Many of their original songs have aired on public and community radio stations (recordings and live shows). Some places they’ve played: multiple Woody Guthrie tribute shows, Northwest Folklife (Seattle), Tumbleweed (Richland), Artichoke (Portland), Spokane area venues and events including Spokane Songwriters Organization showcases, Fall Folk Festival, Pigout in the Park, Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association showcase, Bing Crosby (former Met) Theater, and many intimate listening venues.

Abe is a versatile guitarist who enjoys teaching, performing and composing while
incorporating improvisation and video-game music into a wide range of classical
repertoire, flamenco style, jazz and original compositions. With roots in classical guitar, he
performed in masterclasses with Mannuel Barrueco, Eliot Fisk, placed in regional
competitions, has performed in Mexico, New York, and Japan. Current projects include his
new composition, a suite called “Chess” which he looks forward to premiering later this
year.