Our PNW Music Rudy Giecek, Our PNW Music

If you didn’t already know, we have a legendary singer songwriter that lives part time in Skagit County. Randy Weeks’ (formerly of the cow punk band The Lonesome Stangers) most popular hit is a song called “Can’t Let Go”. It was most notably covered by Lucinda Williams on her 1998 Grammy Winning album “Car Wheels On A Gravel Road”. Not only was it the stand out hit of the album, but Ms. Williams was also nominated that same year for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance on Mr. Weeks song.
If that isn’t a big enough deal, this song, which is decades old, was covered by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss! “Can’t Let Go” is not only covered by legendary musicians, but also by thousands of artists all over the country whose genres run the gamut between Rock, Country, Folk, Blues and everything in between. My favorite local band that covers this amazing song is The Enthusiasts out of Anacortes.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/music.randyweeks
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRs-MNE5ypdboNkAEMQEElA
Website: https://www.randyweeks.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6mIaQ7ul3GWc1xln6aLLiW?si=jNjRAzlLTiCZ9KbBvJ59IQ

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On this episode of Our PNW Music, we talk with Brett Benton and Jesse James of the BRETT BENTON TRIO.
Brett Benton, originally from Tuscaloosa AL, is an extraordinarily talented young guitarist who has dedicated his art to preserving the early Delta Country Hill Blues music style, which originated in Mississippi in the early 20th century and was popularized by artists such as Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, R.L. Burnside and Lead Belly. 
Jesse James, who is also an extremely gifted guitarist, originally hails from outside of Lake Chelan. When Jesse isn’t playing bass guitar for Brett, he’s playing lead guitar as the front man for his own band, Jesse James and The Mob.
Listen while both Brett and Jesse give us a history lesson on the Delta Country Hill Blues style, and tell us what initially drew them to music and more importantly, what enticed them about this genre that played a pivotal role in the shaping of Rock & Roll.
BRETT BENTONFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/brettbentonblues/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/brettbenton_?utm_medium=copy_link
Website: http://www.brettbentonmusic.com/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCaeLgJJBhFkvha3nx0K3sYw
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7g6Yz9VZkkZXNHN4DiZHQm?si=xwoig9QjSimyFF2QxNFXTg&dl_branch=1
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brett-benton/1335709893
Email: brettbentonmusic@gmail.com
JESSE JAMES
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessejamesmob/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/jessejamesmob?utm_medium=copy_link
Website: https://www.jessejamesmob.com/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCg0UCot-8b1NazUeEC7PhTQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YwCfCqR03EmfoSczwDtDl?si=sDJyXkmfQ6GYFaXXK976DQ&dl_branch=1
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jesse-james-and-the-mob/1381506682
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Check out Whiskey Fever: https://jackmattinglyandwhiskeyfever.com/media The song used in the intro is 'Why Would I Ever Want to Miss This’

Cody Jordan was born on December 27th 1991 in the city of Yakima, WA. To father John, and mother Kelly Jordan.
In 1993 John and Kelly moved their family to Selah, WA.
Growing up in on a 41 1/2 acre plot of land in the most northern bounds of Selah, which is referred to by locals as the area of Wenas, Cody learned to appreciate the beauty and landscapes of the area. Quiet was prevalent, and whilst experiencing the quiet Cody began writing poetry at a very young age.
At the age of 13 Cody began writing raps, and pursued hip hop / rap music from the age of 13 into early adulthood. While doing so, he opened up for various headlining artists, however, Cody was not fulfilled pursuing the dream of his younger self. At 22 he decided to reinvent himself.
In 2014 Cody decided to go to school at Yakima Valley College, where he was trained in the theatrical arts. Throughout his colligate career he wrote plays and acted in several productions spanning from musicals to Shakespeare. It was at this time, Cody’s love for music began to resurface. With his new found philosophy in regard to theatre, and education steeped in the liberal arts, as well as his passion for beautiful imagery, Cody began to pick up an old guitar that his parents bought him one childhood Christmas, and play.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cascadecody
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cascadecody/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgA1fZbvPmuGY2Yuh-hLCA
Website: https://www.cascadecody.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1lGQXlpUABNgD7i2HLLVmS?si=e1c2mASKQXauaqFTzV5eRQ&dl_branch=1

Bradford Loomis grew up in the Washington State. His style is one of our favorites!

Timothy Langford is Too Slim and he was on to chat about his band Ann the music he has been playing since the early 1980’s.

In this episode we visit with Perfect By Tomorrow (PBT), a Rock Reggae band currently based in Bellingham, WA.