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, 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!
| Venue/Event |
Date/Time |
June 2009
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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
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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
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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 |
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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