Sunday Music Series @ The Grange presents…Songwriters in the Round!

Join us on the Grange patio for what will surely be a captivating evening of music from Sheryl Wiser, Sue Quigley, and Kristy Smith! These three talented musicians will be performing in the round, taking turns on songs, and playing some together.

Gates open to the patio at 5:00, with the Grange Dinner and Full Bar menus available at our walk-up counter service. Music starts at 5:30. It is community seating, so you may be sharing a table with others. First come, first served on seats, so come early! Babes in arms are free, with all others needing a ticket.

Sheryl Wiser

Seattle based singer, songwriter and guitarist Sheryl Wiser has crafted a compelling style of original music, combining elements of Americana, roots, blues, jazz, folk and rock. With her signature red Parker Fly guitar, she plays a dynamic range of rhythmic textures, while her vibrant voice conveys emotion with grit and grace, showing the influences of both her early years and into her maturity as a vocalist.  The Seattle Times writes “Wiser’s music is sharp and clean, featuring her sweet, powerful voice tempered by rich, stunning melody. She writes emotional, rhythmically stirring songs and delivers them with genuine passion and is a gifted singer and songwriter.” Sheryl began her music life in the PNW, eventually landing in Seattle’s burgeoning early ’90’s scene where her band Somebody’s Daughter gained acclaim with their unique alt-folk/alt-country sound, despite the surging popularity of grunge at the time.  In addition to opening for many touring artists including Crash Test Dummies, Luka Bloom, Tori Amos and others, the band also performed regularly on the college, club and festival circuit including regular appearances at Bumbershoot and Northwest Folklife.  In 1994, Sheryl became a solo artist, playing The Bitter End and Sin-é in New York City while continuing to open for touring artists including Peter Himmelman, Dan Fogelberg, Jill Sobule and Patty Larkin. In 1996, she released her debut CD, Month of Saints which garnered rave reviews and an opportunity to audition as a vocalist for Cirque du Soleil. She continues to perform regularly and has become a well regarded solo artist and songwriter, combining keen observations with an emotional richness and depth. She is currently working on releasing a new EP and continues to perform at venues, festivals, house concerts and private events throughout the PNW.

Sue Quigley

Americana, folk, rock artist and singer-songwriter Sue Quigley was raised in the nuclear plains of Eastern Washington, where she stole her sister’s guitar (abandoned for boys) at 13 and started writing songs about getting out of town and living another life. After graduating from college and fighting forest fires, she settled in Seattle and started playing the open mic circuit. It was finally after seeing mutual friend Brandi Carlile play that she made the decision to form a band and start recording, releasing her first CD “Perfect Chaos.” From then on, Sue has performed at many of Seattle’s most venerable music venues, such as the Tractor Tavern, Conor Byrnes,The Showbox, Sunset Tavern,The Crocodile and in several festivals and showcases including  SXSW, Viper Room, NYC’s famed Bitter End, and a  showcase in Nashville. Sue has also performed for 6000 Seattle Storm fans at center court, a definite career highlight!! Her most recent album “Little Wildernesses”,  was recorded with noted producer Jonathan Plum at London Bridge studios (home to Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Brandi Carlile). She continues to play at venues and festivals throughout the region and is also the creative force behind Muse Fest: The Power of Women’s Voices music festival and the annual “Great Women of Folk & Country” series at The Royal Room in Seattle.

Kristy Smith

In addition to being co-owner of and instructor at The Seattle Drum School, Kristy Smith is a highly regarded singer-songwriter throughout the Pacific Northwest. Throughout the 90’s she could be seen performing with “3 Track Mind”, a folk-pop band that featured astounding three-part harmony and original songs by the three songwriters (Kevin Jones, Jen Todd & herself and amazing percussion by Kristy’s then-boyfriend, now husband Steve Smith. In addition to opening for Joan Baez and Roseanne Cash, other successes included performing in Mare Winningham’s band in the Movie “Georgia” which also starred Jennifer Jason-Lee. 3 Track Mind recorded two stellar CD’s: Mighty Big Therapy and Living Room. In addition, Kristy’s award winning band “Billy Moon” was signed to the short-lived Samson Record label by Michael Shrieve (original drummer for Santana), just long enough to make their first CD Storm Before the Calm. Billy Moon opened for Crash Test Dummies, Little Feat and Bernie Taupin and performed on the second stage at the Gorge for concerts by Sting, the Dave Matthews Band, Bonnie Raitt, and Bob Dylan.   In addition to many opening act performances Kristy co-wrote a song “Falling for Me” that appeared in the motion picture “Driven” which starred Sylvester Stallone and Burt Reynolds. Kristy continues to perform solo and in bands in and around the Seattle area and is currently loving the duo she and her husband have created called “Steve and Kristy Smith.” She continues her study of voice, guitar, piano and ukulele and is currently teaching singing & songwriting as well as ukulele, piano and guitar for singers.