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| SHOWS - OUTGOING |
| Thursday, January 17 |
Private Show (Seattle) | ||||
| Wednesday, January 16 |
Private Show (Seattle) | ||||
| Tuesday, January 15 9:00pm |
Green Frog Acoustic Tavern (Bellingham, WA) | ||||
| Saturday, December 15 $5 cover |
Egan's Ballard Jam House (Ballard!) with ThorNton Creek - 7:00-8:30pm Brooke Pennock Band - 9:00-10:30pm |
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| Tuesday, December 11 |
MJ Private Show (Seattle) | ||||
| Monday, December 3 thru Sunday, December 9 |
MJ Performs at Ruby Montana's Coral Sands Inn (Palm Springs, CA) Everyday... by the pool around cocktail hour or whenever folks gather Monday, December 3 through Sunday, December 9 (ah yes! a birthday show!) |
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| Thursday, November 29 |
MJ Private Show (Seattle) | ||||
| Monday, November 19 |
University Book Store (Seattle) with ThorNton Creek Check on back for details... |
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| Friday, November 16 7:30pm Tickets $10 |
A benefit for ArtsWest Theatre (West Seattle) with ThorNton Creek We will be opening for local folk cover group, MotherFolk |
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| Friday, November 9 8-10:00pm $5 suggested donation |
World Cup Espresso & Wine (Seattle) A lovely evening of Songwriters in the Round with: Eva Tree Steve Wacker Bruce Hunt | ||||
| Sunday, November 4 8-11:30pm $5 cover |
Woo-woo! A lovely way to end Far-West Conference weekend! Alberta Street Pub (Portland, Oregon) MJ - 8:00pm Nancy K. Dillon - 8:20pm Joel Rafael - 9:15pm Eliza Jane - 10:30pm |
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| Friday & Saturday November 2 & 3 |
FAR-West Conference (Vancouver, WA) SHOWCASES Friday 11:00pm - The Hayburners & Friends 11:30pm - Music Community Resources 12:30am - Bill & Kate Isles Presents Saturday 3:00pm - Seattle Sounds 10:40pm - Suzanne Milsap Memorial Coffeehouse |
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| Friday, October 19 7:00-9:30pm $5 cover charge |
Egan's Ballard Jam House (Ballard!) with ThorNton Creek You know we love this place! |
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| Saturday, September 29 2:00-2:45pm $15 in advance/$18 day of benefit |
ThorNton Creek (acoustic) performs at a benefit for Free The Slaves (Vashon Island) |
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| Wednesday, October 3 |
MJ Private Show (Seattle) | ||||
| Saturday, October 6 9:00-1:00am |
Eddie's Trackside Bar & Grill (Monroe) with ThorNton Creek and Christie Aitken Band |
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| Saturday, September 15 9:00pm-1:00am $6 cover charge |
White Eagle Saloon Portland, Oregon with ThorNton Creek The Starlings Chad Hinman & The Never Was |
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| Wednesday, September 12 |
MJ Private Show (Seattle) | ||||
| Saturday, September 8 |
MJ Private Show (Seattle) | ||||
| Saturday, September 1 | Tumblweed Music Festival (Richland, WA)
11:00am - MJ solo set 12:30pm - ThorNton Creek Acoustic Duo |
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| Wednesday, August 22 |
MJ Private Show (Seattle) | ||||
| Sunday, August 19 4:30-6:30pm |
Seattle Premium Outlet Courtyard with Nancy K. Dillon A Victory Review Concert |
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| Saturday, August 4 8:00-8:45pm |
Magnolia Summerfest (Magnolia!) with ThorNton Creek |
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| Wednesday, August 1 9:00pm-12:00am |
ToST Lounge (Seattle) 9-10:30pm - Eva Tree & The Gospel of Luck 10:30pm-midnightThorNton Creek |
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| Saturday, July 28 |
ThorNton Creek Private Show (Somewhere in Richmond Beach) |
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| Thursday, July 26 |
MJ Private Show (Seattle) | ||||
| July 11-21 | MICHIGAN TOUR (all shows frees unless otherwise noted) Wednesday, July 11, 7-9:00pm Locals On The Bay Sharing the night with Bill Isles! St. Ignace, Michigan Thursday, July 12, 7-9:00pm Summer Concert Series Another shared show with Bill Isles Cheboygan, Michigan Saturday, July 14 Singing some tunes at my 30-year high school reunion! Whoosh! Some secret place in St. Ignace, Michigan Sunday, July 15, 5-7:00pm Campbell Street Gallery Concert Series Tickets $12.50 in advance and at the door Grand Marais, Michigan Friday, July 20, 8-10:00pm Jackson Coffee Co. Sharing the night with BB Wolfe! Jackson, Michigan Saturday, July 21, 8-11:00pm Zou Zou's Cafe Another shared show with my friend, BB! Chelsea, Michigan |
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| Thursday, June 28 9-11:00pm $5 cover charge |
Conor Byrne Pub (Ballard) Songs Alive! showcase backing up Mr. Thornton Bowman of ThorNton Creek (We get a 30-min set somewhere between 9-11:00pm:) |
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| Friday, June 22 9-12:00pm $5 cover charge |
Water Street Brewing & Ale House (Port Townsend) with ThorNton Creek |
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| Saturday, June 16 |
Edmonds Arts Festival (Edmonds!)
with ThorNton Creek 12:30-1:15pm - Main Stage |
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| Saturday, June 16 |
Fremont Fair (Center of the Universe) with ThorNton Creek 3:15-4:00pm - Waterfront Stage |
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| Wednesday, June 13 |
MJ Private Show (Seattle) | ||||
| Friday, June 8 8-10:00pm |
Mandolin Cafe (Tacoma) with Thornton Bowman |
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| Friday, June 1 7:30-10:00 $10 admission $8 for students and seniors |
Island Center Hall (Bainbridge Island) Music Community Resources presents: Matt Price Reg Meuross Special Opening Set by MJ Tickets available online at Music Community Resources or by calling (206)842-5485 |
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| Wednesday, May 30 7:30-9:30 $5 suggested donation |
World Cup Espresso & Wine (Seattle) A special evening with UK singer-songwriter, Reg Meuross and local favorite Hans York |
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| Sunday, May 27 | Northwest Folklife (Seattle) ThorNton Creek returns to Folklife! 11:45am-12:15pm - Fountain Lawn Stage (Stay tuned - another possible slot TBA) |
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| Saturday, May 26 | Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts Port Angeles, WA ThorNton Creek (Acoustic Trio) - 2:30-3:30pm Chamber Stage ThorNton Creek (Full Meal Deal) - 5:15-6:15pm KONP Stage This wonderful festival runs the entire Memorial Day Weekend! Make your reservations now! |
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| Sunday, May 20 | U-District Street Fair (Seattle) with ThorNton Creek 12:30-1:15pm - WaMu Stage |
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| Friday, May 18 8:00-10:30pm $12 suggested donation |
HOUSE CONCERT (Seattle area) with Nancy K. Dillon Email MJ to reserve your seat! | ||||
| Wednesday, May 16 |
MJ Private Show (Seattle) | ||||
| Friday, May 11 7:00-9:30pm $5 cover charge |
Egan's Ballard Jam House (Ballard!) with ThorNton Creek Our favorite new venue! Come early for dinner! Bring the kids! |
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| Thursday, April 19 6-8:00pm $3 cover |
Mississippi Pizza Pub (Portland, OR) ThorNton Creek Acoustic - 6-7:00pm Chad Hinman & The Never Was - 7-8:00pm |
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| Friday, April 13 8-10:00pm $5 suggested donation |
World Cup Espresso & Wine (Seattle) Songwriters in the Round with Thornton Creek Acoustic and Sara Petite |
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| Wednesday, April 11 |
MJ Private Show (Seattle) | ||||
| Thursday, March 29 7-9:00pm |
Nana's Soup House (Seattle) with Casey Garland |
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| Friday, March 23 6:00-8:00pm |
Brindle's Market (Camano Island) Songwriters in the Round with Tamara Lewis | ||||
| Wednesday, March 21 |
MJ Private Show (Seattle) | ||||
| Friday, March 2 8-10:00pm Suggested donation $5 |
World Cup Espresso & Wine (Seattle) Songwriters in the Round with Steve Wacker and Casey Garland |
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| Wednesday, February 28 |
MJ Private Show (Seattle) | ||||
| Saturday, February 24 7:30-9:30pm Suggested donation $5 |
Wired and Unplugged Coffee House (Snohomish) Songwriters in the Round with Eva Tree and Tamara Lewis | ||||
| Thursday, February 22 8:00-11:00pm $5 cover charge |
Conor Byrne Pub (Ballard) with ThorNton Creek (acoustic) Songsalive! Monthly Showcase (check the Conor Byrne website for list of performers) |
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| Saturday, February 10 8-10:00pm |
Snoqualmie Brewery (Snoqualmie) with Tamara Lewis |
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| Friday, February 9 8-10:00pm Suggested donation $5 |
CANCELLED World Cup Espresso & Wine (Seattle) Songwriters in the Round with Steve Wacker and Charlie Spring | ||||
| Thursday, February 8 6:00-9:00pm $5 cover charge |
Egan's Ballard Jam House (Ballard!) with ThorNton Creek A new hip happening place in Ballard. Come early for dinner! Bring the kids! |
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| Friday, February 2 9:00-1:00am no cover charge |
Eddie's Trackside Bar & Grill (Monroe) ThorNton Creek returns to this fabulous Monroe venue! Sharing the night with Pelusa |
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| Wednesday, January 31 9:30pm-12:30am Cover charge $3 |
Nectar Lounge (Fremont) with ThorNton Creek Also on the bill: The Starlings Chad Hinman |
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| Saturday, January 27 8-10:00pm no cover |
Mandolin Cafe (Tacoma) Songwriters in the Round with Nancy K. Dillon and Tamara Lewis | ||||
| Friday, January 26 8-10:00pm Suggested donation $5 |
World Cup Espresso & Wine (Seattle) PARTY FOR THE CAFE'S SECOND ANNIVERSARY!! Songwriters in the Round with Val D'Alessio and Jennifer Spector |
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| Friday, January 19 8-11:00pm $5 cover charge |
Caffe Bella (Belltown) A Night of Seattle Women Singer-Songwriters India Turner Eva Tree Tamara Lewis Val D'Alessio | ||||
| Wednesday, January 17 |
MJ Private Show (Seattle) | ||||
| Monday, January 8 10:30pm-1:00am $5 cover charge |
The Rendezvous (Seattle) with April Hobart (Touring from Massachusetts!) |
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| 2006 | |||||
| Thursday, December 21 9:30pm-1:00am $5 (joint cover night) |
Central Saloon (Pioneer Square) with ThorNton Creek Sharing the night with Big Dirt and Dust Horses |
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| Friday, December 15 7-9:00pm |
A Victory Review concert at Espresso Americano (Everett) Sharing the evening with: Steve Wacker and Eva Tree |
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| Saturday, December 9 8-10:00pm Suggested donation $5 |
World Cup Espresso & Wine (Seattle) Songwriters in the round ON MY BIRTHDAY (oh yeah!) with my two favorite harmonizing gal pals Nancy K. Dillon and Christie Aitken |
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| Wednesday, December 6 |
Private Party with ThorNton Creek | ||||
| Saturday, December 2 7:30-9:30pm Suggested donation $5 |
Wired and Unplugged Coffee House (Snohomish) Songwriters in the round with Nancy K. Dillon and Thornton Bowman | ||||
| Saturday, November 25 9-11:00pm $6 cover charge |
Cafe Venue & Mars Bar (Seattle)
with ThorNton Creek |
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| Wednesday, November 22 |
MJ Private Show (Seattle) | ||||
| November 17-19 |
FAR-West Conference (Sacramento, CA) Friday, November 17 4:00pm - Bill Isles Presents (In The Round) 5:00pm - Coast Starlight Room (In The Round) 12:30am - Coast Starlight Room (In The Round) Saturday, November 18 2:30pm - Coast Starlight Room 4:00pm - Bill Isles Presents 10:00pm - Folk In A / Focus 12:30am - Coast Starlight Room (In The Round) | ||||
| Friday, November 10 8-10:00pm Suggested donation $5 |
World Cup Espresso & Wine (Seattle) Songwriters in the round with Thornton Bowman and Sara Petite | ||||
| Saturday, October 28 9-11:00pm no cover |
Eddie's Trackside Bar & Grill (Monroe) The MJ BISHOP BAND makes a public appearance! Better catch us cuz this will be the only show for at least a year! Yeeeee-haw! |
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| Friday, October 20 8-10:00pm Suggested donation $5 |
World Cup Espresso & Wine (Seattle) Songwriters in the Round with Hans York and J.D. Hobson | ||||
| Saturday, October 14 9-11:30pm $15 Admission |
LAST MINUTE SHOW ADDED! JazzBones (Tacoma) The Trio: Nancy K. Dillon, Christie Aitken, and MJ Bishop Performing from 9-10:00pm - OPENING FOR Paperboys |
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| Saturday, September 30 8-10:00pm $10 admission |
Island Center Halll (Bainbridge Island) MJ, Nancy K. Dillon and Christie Aitken open (and also sing some backup) for the lovely Eva Tree as she releases her CD Sail Away on Bainbridge Island! Click here for more info. |
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| Thursday, September 28 8-11:00pm $10 advance/$12 door |
The Crocodile (Seattle) ThorNton Creek shares the night with Eva Tree for her long-awaited CD RELEASE!! Darren Smith opens! Click on The Crocodile link above to buy advance tix! |
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| Saturday, September 23 9-11:00pm $5 |
Water Street Brewing & Ale House with ThorNton Creek |
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| Wednesday, September 20 9-11:00pm $5 |
Central Saloon (Pioneer Square) with ThorNton Creek Sharing the night with Westerly |
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| Tuesday, September 12 9-11:00pm $5 |
Sirens Night at Conor Byrne Pub Songwriters in the round with Nancy K. Dillon and Christie Aitken |
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| Wednesday, August 30 8-10:00pm free |
Caffe Bella Sharing the night with the delightful Vanya Van Essen |
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| Saturday, August 26 2:30-4:30pm |
A Victory Review concert! Seattle Premium Outlet Courtyard with Nancy K. Dillon |
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| August 10-17 | MICHIGAN TOUR (all shows frees unless otherwise noted) Thursday, August 10, 7-8:00pm Summer Concert Series Cheboygan, Michigan Friday, August 11, 7-11:00pm Inn at Bay Harbor (in the South American Grill) Bay Harbor, Michigan Opening for Michigan's Rock Star! Michelle Chenard Tuesday, August 15, 4-5:00pm Music at Windermere Point Mackinac Island, Michigan Wednesday, August 16, 7-8:30pm Locals On The Bay St. Ignace, Michigan Thursday, August 17, 8-11:00pm Magdalena's Tea House East Lansing, Michigan with Thomas Boles and Dawn Xiana Moon |
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| Thursday, August 3 6:30-8:00pm free |
Madison Park Summer Concert Series (Madison Park!) with ThorNton Creek |
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| Saturday, July 29 | MJ Bishop Band Reunion!! Upon special request, the MJ Bishop Band will reunite for a private birthday bash! In Ellensburg - at a ranch! MJ Bishop Band is: Bob Knetzger, pedal steel, dobro, banjo Ed Hodge, bass Mark Drake, drums and new special addition of Christie Aitken on backing vocals and guitar! |
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| Thursday, July 27 | MJ Private Show | ||||
| Saturday, July 22 Noon-2:00pm free |
Redmond Saturday Market (Redmond!) with ThorNton Creek Acoustic |
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| Friday, July 21 8-11:00pm five bucks |
Caffe Bella (Belltown) Songwriters in the round with Nancy K. Dillon and Christie Aitken |
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| Wednesday, July 19 |
Private Show for my favorite non-profit Washington Toxics Coalition with Nancy K. Dillon and Christie Aitken |
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| Saturday, July 15 6-8:00pm |
Tazza Bella (Edmonds) Songwriters in the Round with Nancy K. Dillon and Christie Aitken |
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AND THEN |
gasp * gasp * wheeeeze MJ SPEEDS DOWN I-5 TO GET TO... |
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| Saturday, July 15 9:30-11:30pm no cover charge |
Two Bells Tavern (Belltown) ThorNton Creek CD RELEASE PARTY !! |
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| Saturday, July 8 |
Private Show with ThorNton Creek | ||||
| Friday, July 7 9-11:00pm five bucks |
Uptown Pub (Port Townsend) with ThorNton Creek |
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| Saturday, July 1 |
Skylark Cafe (West Seattle) with ThorNton Creek @ 11:00pm Christy McWilson @10:00pm Radio Affliction @ 9:00pm |
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| Sunday, June 25 2-4:00pm free |
Music in the Sculpture Garden (Fremont) with Hans York and J.D. Hobson | ||||
| Sunday, June 18 12:45-1:30pm Waterfront Stage free |
Fremont Fair (Center of the Universe)
with ThorNton Creek |
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| Saturday, June 17 5:30-6:30pm free |
Edmonds Arts Festival (Edmonds!)
with ThorNton Creek |
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| Thursday, June 15 6:30-9:30pm donations |
MJ will be singing backup with Christie Aitken and will also perform a few of her tunes (with Christie singing backup:) at Christie's DEBUT CD RELEASE PARTY!! Come one, come all to the lovely Hugo House (Capitol Hill) |
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| Sunday, June 11 2-6:00pm Donations please! |
Revolutions (Greenlake) Benefit for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society FEATURING: Judd Hamilton Eric Apoe Nancy K Dillon Philip Van Seters Christie Aitken MJ Following the song circles, Danny Figgins and his Soul Corps will be jazzing it up! |
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| Saturday, June 10 9:00-11:00pm no cover charge |
Eddie's Trackside Bar & Grill (Monroe) ThorNton Creek returns to this fabulous Monroe venue! |
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| Thursday, June 8 9:00pm no cover charge |
MJ and Christie Aitken sit in on a few tunes with Nancy K. Dillon at Skylark Cafe (W. Seattle) Also on the bill that night: The Bluegills and Strawdogs |
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| Monday, May 22 6:45pm $55 by credit card on-line or by cash or check for $65 at door on night of event |
Benefit for Breast Cancer (Columbia City Cabaret Theatre) An evening celebrating women, featuring amazing women performers. Some of those amazing performers include: Nancy K. Dillon, Christie Aitken, and MJ doing songwriters in the round. |
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| Saturday, May 20 free |
U-District Street Fair (Seattle) ThorNton Creek performs from 12:00-1:00pm at the Chevron Stage AND THEN MJ performs 1:30-2:00pm at Cafe Allegro Music in the Alley Upstairs (Located in the alley off 42nd between the Ave and 15th) |
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| Friday, May 19 8-10:00pm Suggested donation $3-$5 |
World Cup Espresso & Wine Songwriters in the Round with Christie Aitken, Ron Dalton, and Michael Guthrie | ||||
| Friday, May 19 8-10:00pm Suggested donation $3-$5 |
World Cup Espresso & Wine Songwriters in the Round with Christie Aitken, Ron Dalton, and Michael Guthrie | ||||
| Saturday, May 13 7:30-9:30pm Suggested donation $5 |
Pegasus Coffee House (Bainbridge Island) with local twangster, Bruce Hunt | ||||
| Saturday, April 29 7:30-10:00pm Suggested donation $12 |
HOUSE CONCERT (Seattle area) with Nancy K. Dillon Email to reserve your seat! | ||||
| Saturday, April 22 8-11:00pm five bucks |
Caffe Bella Songwriters in the round with Eva Tree and Val D'Alessio |
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| Friday, April 14 8-10:00pm Suggested donation $3-$5 |
World Cup Espresso & Wine with Christie Aitken | ||||
| Thursday, April 13 8-11:00pm |
Nectar Lounge Hans York will be kicking off his National Tour with this Seattle show which will feature lots of wonderful local musicians. A very fun night to be sure! | ||||
| Friday, April 7 | MJ Private Show | ||||
| Friday, March 31 7-9:00pm |
Serenity Espresso Englewood, Florida | ||||
| Saturday, March 25 9-10:00am |
In-studio performance at WENG 1530AM (Englewood, FL) Listen via streaming audio! Don't forget about the time difference - you'll have to tune in at 6am if you're in Seattle! Friday, March 24 |
8-10:00pm Stir The Soul Coffee House | Venice, Florida OH...MAMA... |
TIME FOR MJ's VITAMIN D TOUR! | |
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| Friday, March 3 7-9:00pm |
Espresso Americano (in the Bellevue Arts Museum) with Reggie Garrett |
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| Saturday, February 25 7-9:00pm |
Espresso Americano (Everett location) with ThorNton Creek Acoustic  photo by April Ingle |
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| Saturday, February 18 9:00-11:00pm no cover charge |
Eddie's Trackside Bar & Grill (Monroe) with ThorNton Creek |
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| Friday, February 17 | MJ Private Show | ||||
| Tuesday, February 7 9-11:30pm four bucks |
Conor Byrne Pub with ThorNton Creek Eva Tree to open! |
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| Saturday, February 4 7-9:00pm Suggested donation $3-$5 |
Nana's Soup House with Billie Burke Estate |
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| Friday, January 27 8:30-10:30pm Suggested donation $3-$5 |
World Cup Espresso & Wine with ThorNton Creek Acoustic DON'T MISS THIS SHOW - IT'S THE CAFE'S ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY! |
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| Sunday, January 22 7-9:00pm (open mic from 6-7:00!) |
Cafe Allegro 4214 University Way, Seattle with Barbara Buckland and Eva Tree |
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| Sunday, January 15 8:30-11:00pm three bucks |
The Rainbow 722 NE 45th St., Seattle with ThorNton Creek Opening: Blue-Ize REMEMBER: MONDAY HOLIDAY - CELEBRATE THE LEGACY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING |
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| Saturday, January 14 7-9:00pm |
Espresso Americano with ThorNton Creek Acoustic |
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| Friday, January 6 8-11:00pm five bucks |
Caffe Bella with Christie Aitken |
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