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 and House Blend

Maia Santell on vocals, Al Alto on guitar, Jay Mabin on bass,
Ted Dortch on saxophone 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!



Maia's Photo Gallery
Last update: 6/8/09


Performance Schedule

Venue/Event Date/Time


June 2009

 
The Rockin' Horse Dance Barn/Dance!
11820 150th Ave SE, Renton, 425-255-9211
Click here: Saturday Night - Learn to Dance
June 13th, Saturday,
8pm to midnight
Dance Lesson @ 7pm
Studio 6 Ballroom/Dance!
2608 6th Ave., Tacoma, 253-905-5301
Click here: Studio 6 Ballroom
June 17th, Wednesday,
8-11pm
Dance Lesson at 7pm
Wedding Reception, Seattle June 20th,
Saturday
Private Party, Lacey June 27th,
Saturday
Johnny's Dock
1900 E. "D" St., Tacoma, 253-627-3186
Click here: Johnny's Dock
June 28th, Sunday,
5-8pm
No Cover - All Ages


July 2009

 
The Freedom Fair
Blues Stage, Duke's Chowder House
Ruston Way, Tacoma Waterfront
Click here: Tacoma Freedom Fair
July 4th, Saturday,
Noon - 1:30pm
All Ages!
Music in the Park
Post Office Park, Shelton
Click here: Hood Canal & the Olympic Peninsula | Visitors
July 9th, Thursday,
7-8:30pm
Seattle Singles Yacht Club/Dance!
Located upstairs at The China Harbor
2040 Westlake Ave. No., Seattle,
For more info see www.ssyc.com or email bridge@ssyc.com
or call 206-499-1771
July 13th, Monday,
8:30-11pm
The China Harbor/Dance!(main floor/lounge)
2040 Westlake Ave. No., Seattle,
Great Dance Floor/Full Bar & Food
For more info call 206-226-6162
July 19th, Sunday,
8-11pm
Dance Lesson @ 7pm w/Lynn Offutt
Johnny's Dock
1900 E. "D" St., Tacoma, 253-627-3186
Click here: Johnny's Dock
July 26th, Sunday,
5-8pm
All ages welcome in the lounge

Maia's Photo Gallery
Last update: 6/8/09



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