Red House
Red House

Red House

Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave, Anacortes, WA.

Red House returns to the Rockfish Grill in Anacortes! A quaint little seaport town and weekend destination, just over an hour from Seattle. The Rockfish has great food, drinks and craft beers. A lively, enthusiastic live music following. Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery 320 Commercial Ave, Anacortes, WA. in the "Old Town" section (360) 588-1720 https://anacortesrockfish.com/

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WHO IS RED HOUSE? 
 Red House is a Seattle/Tacoma-based band comprised of Robin Crane, John Deely, Mike Jaap, Mark Noftsger and Jon Bayless. They are five of the baddest players/ singers in the Northwest, playing blues, R&B, soul & funk—mostly semi-obscure covers and original songs. They play what they want and do it Their Way. 
 

BLUES AND BEYOND 
Red House isn’t just a Blues band. They embrace many of the idioms that sprang from the Blues--R&B, Soul, Funk and even a little Jazz. And each musician brings to the table almost 50 years of experience and expertise. That’s one reason why Red House is the band other bands come to see. Their first recording, a 4 song EP, titled “Over Yonder”, was released in 2017. The cover art is an original painting by Tacoma’s own Little Bill Englehart (RIP) —one cover tune and 3 original songs. They are currently back in the studio recording a full length follow-up CD. If you haven’t heard Red House, check them out. You’ll be glad you did.

BIOS 

Robin Crane - Drummer, Singer, Songwriter
Played with Tim and Mark in their first club band, Glory (see PNWBands.com, 70’s section). Robin also played with local bands of the era; Sluggo, Shirley Lorrene, Jeff Simmons (Frank Zappa), Epicentre and Clear Logic. In California, various original projects including session guitarist/producer Louie Shelton (Seals & Crofts); opening for Cold Blood, The Grass Roots and Larry Graham. Back in Seattle; blues/rock band Pale Men (nominated for ‘Best New Blues Band’) and the Dick Powell Band (winner of WBS ‘Best Keyboard & Harmonica’ nomination).

W. Michael Jaap/ Doctor Jop - Keyboardist, Singer
Doctor Jop, aka W Michael Jaap, has been known as the "musician's musician" around the Northwest where he was born and raised. Mike has worked in virtually every area in the music industry around the planet including studios, cruise lines, churches, concert/club venues, USO/DOD tours, etc. For the last 50 years Mike has performed and recorded, produced, composed, arranged for a plethora of Groups and Artists. His latest NW tenure includes teaching k-12 classrooms, college level jazz bands and improvisation, and private lessons. As a pianist, percussionist, bassist, and keyboard artist, his prowess is legendary. He has also played with such blues/R&B greats as B.B. King, James Brown, Al Jarreau, The Temptations and Elvin Bishop to mention a few, with a musical score so broad to include repeat engagements with jazz greats Bud Shank, George Benson, Ernie Watts, Larry Coryell, Eddie Harris, Stanley Turrentine, etc...

Mark Noftsger – Guitarist, Songwriter 
Mark worked with Tim and Robin in their first pro band, Glory, then playing in Sluggo with Robin. He later moved to Hawaii and put together an R&B/Soul horn band, opening for Sea Wind and Tina Turner. Back in Seattle, Mark played in various local bands, including News and Transit. When Robin moved back to the Northwest, they formed Pale Men, which became the Dick Powell Band. They played various blues clubs and festivals, including Bumbershoot and were nominated for WBS Awards ‘Best New Blues Band’. Mark most recently played as featured soloist with the Curtis Hammond Band. 


 Jon Bayless – Bassist, Singer, 

R&B/Gospel bassist in Minneapolis through most of the '80's, including TV performance with Gospel recording artist, J.D Steele, Glam Funk band, Sister Max.  Moved to Seattle late '80's, played with cover acts including Orphan, Who Found Who, Boy Toy, Impact Records artist, Gregg Tripp. Member of Seattle funk powerhouse, Soul Kiss, Loosegroove Records artist, Elaine Summers. Joined Ann Wilson/Heart in 1995 for multiple tours through 1999, including live performances on VH1 and the Tonight Show.  Joined Blues Society award-winning Blues/Americana band Toast in 1995. Movie soundtrack recording. Stillwater in the film Almost Famous. Founding member of Seattle urban funk/R&B dance band giants, 7 Deep and Chapter 5, jazz/funk circus, Dreamwreck. Regional shows with Americana original acts, Fretland and Luke Francis Martin.


John M. Deely - Harmonicas (Blues/Chromatic), Singer 
Performing live in the greater Seattle’s club and festival scene from the early 1970’s. Returning to his native Texas, making music with notable musicians, at legendary music venues. Returning to the NW live music scene since the 80’s. In demand studio session harmonica player and live performance sideman, reunited with his Jr. High/High School mates and friends, Tim, Robin & Mark. Band affiliations include The Rocky Hill Band, Ivory Lee Semien, Neto’ Jet, Bonneville Streamliners, Western Electric Show, The Breakers, Bain Blues Band, Back Burner, and The Rent Collectors Blues Band. John has performed with national/international artists: Albert Collins, Rocky Hill, Rockin' Dopsie Jr & The Zydeco Twisters & Otis Taylor.

 

PAST PERFORMANCES 
17th & 23rd Annual Mt. Baker Mt. Baker R&B Festival (2012, 2018)
Sunbanks R&B Festival- Spring 2015, Summer 2017, Summer 2023
10th Annual Porterhouse Brewfest - Blues & Brews (headliners) 
Mt.The North Bend Blues Walk2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Lincoln Theater w/ Coco Montoya 
Snohomish Taste of Music 
International Blues Challenge Finals 2014
Gig Harbor Rockin R&B Fest 2017 w/ Kal David - Gig Harbor, WA.
Proctor Arts Festival 2016
Summer Blues Party 2016, 2017, 2018
WBS Blues Bash 2018 @ Collector's Choice
WBS Blues Bash 2017 @ Capp's Club
WBS Blues Bash 2016 @ Sound Check
WBS Blues Bash 2013 @ Red Crane – Shoreline, WA. 
Indigenous Cultures Day @ EMP  
RainCityBlues - Great Hall @ Greenlake 
Spark n Blues @ SPARK: Museum of Electrical Invention
Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers Annual Picnic 2015/ 16/ 17
KNKX 88.5 Benefit @ Columbia Theater
Benefit For Phenyx @ Rocko's Fireside Bar & Grill
Fat James Benefit @ New Scarlet Tree Restaurant & Lounge
WBS "Dinnner & A Show" @ Capp's Club
Michael Kinder Remembrance @ Temple Theater
Ron Meek Remembrance @ Everett Historical Theater
Highway 99 Blues Club
Salmon BaySalmon Bay Eagles Club - Ballard/Seattle, WA.
Pono Ranch - Ballard/Seattle, WA.
The Central Saloon – Pioneer Square/Seattle, WA.
J&M Café & Cardroom – Pioneer Square/Seattle, WA. 
New Orleans Restaurant – Pioneer Square/Seattle, WA.
Grinders Hot Sands - Shoreline, WA.
Capp's Club
The Royal Room 
88 Keys
The Spar - Tacoma, WA.
Dawsonand more!