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, Jeff Ziontz on guitar,
Jay Mabin on harmonica and bass, Ted Dortch on tenor sax
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!
| Venue/Event |
Date/Time |
April 2008
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Crossroads Bellevue Saturday Swing
15600 NE 8th St., Bellevue, 425-644-1111
(Room to Dance/Free/All Ages)
Click
here: Crossroads Bellevue |
April 5th, Saturday,
7:30-10pm |
Verrazano's Italian Restaurant
28835 Pacific Hwy. So., Federal Way, 253-946-4122
Click
here: Verrazano's Italian Restaurant |
April 9th, Wednesday,
7-10pm |
Gray Sky Blues Festival
The Swiss Pub
1904 So. Jefferson Ave., Tacoma, 253-572-2821
Click
here: The Swiss Pub
THEN follow us to Lacey for our dancin' party at:
The Firecreek Ale House
5225 Yelm Hwy SE, Lacey, 360-491-5111
Located on the Capitol City Golf Course
Click
here: for directions |
April 12th, Saturday,
4-5:30pm
April 12th, Saturday,
8pm-midnight
(Room to Dance /
No Cover!) |
Port Townsend Dance!
Jefferson County Fairgrounds
The Erickson Building
4907 Landes St., Port Townsend
Call 360-385-6919 for details. |
April 19th, Saturday,
8-11pm
$12
Includes Pre-Dance Lesson! |
Jambalaya Restaurant
508 Garfield St., Tacoma, 253-539-3600
Click
here: Visit Jambalaya |
April 26th, Saturday,
7-10pm |
Johnny's Dock
1900 E. "D" St., Tacoma, 253-627-3186.
Click
here: Johnny's Dock |
April 27th, Sunday,
5-8pm
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May 2008
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Auburn Eagles Dance!
702 "M" Street S.E., Auburn, 253-833-2298
Click
here: Map and Directions |
May 8th, Thursday,
7-10pm. Only $4
Non-members Welcome |
The Fire Creek Ale House
5225 Yelm Hwy SE, Lacey, 360-491-5111
Located on the Capitol City Golf Course
Click
here: for directions |
May 10th, Saturday,
8-11:30pm, No Cover.
(Room to Dance!) |
Seattle Singles Yacht Club Dance
Shilshole Bay Beach Club
6411 Seaview Ave. NW, Seattle, 98107 (Ballard)
253-539-3600
Click
here: Seattle Singles Yacht Club |
May 12th, Monday,
8:30-11pm |
Jambalaya Restaurant
508 Garfield St., Tacoma, 253-539-3600
Click
here: Visit Jambalaya |
May 17th, Saturday,
7-10pm |
Olympic Eagles Dance!
805 4th Ave. E., Olympia
For more information, see: Dance Club of Olympia |
May 23rd, Friday,
8-11pm |
Tacoma Jazz and Blues Festival
Harmon Pub and Brewery
1938 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma
Click
here: Tacoma Jazz and Blues Festival |
May 24th, Saturday,
3-4pm |
Johnny's Dock Restaurant and Marina
1900 E. "D" St., Tacoma, 253-627-3186.
Click
here: Johnny's Dock |
May 25th, Sunday,
5-8pm
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Randy Oxford Blues Jam
Maia on vocals and Jeff Ziontz on guitar
Jazzbones
2803 6th Ave., Tacoma, 253-396-9169
Click
here: JAZZBONES - Restaurant & Nightclub |
May 29th, Thursday,
8-10pm
No Cover Charge! |
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 |
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