Savoy's Blues Underground

This month a portion of our door proceeds go to

Their mission:
Lavender Rights Project elevates the power, autonomy, and leadership of the Black intersex & gender diverse community through intersectional legal and social services. We provide life-saving policy and social change advocacy, comprehensive care, and legal services to Black and indigenous LGBTQ+ communities, with a particular emphasis on supporting Black trans women and femmes. Our three areas of impact (Gender Based Violence Prevention, Housing and Economic Justice) provide stability, joy, and safety for Black gender diverse people in Washington State and across the USA.

Blues dances are intergenerational dances culturally passed down within families from adults to children.
Blues Underground is a safe and welcoming place for parents and their kiddos.
Kids enter for free.
Must have a trusted adult in the studio with them at times.

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Wednesday, June 3rd at 7:30pm don’t miss live at The Royal Room!

Elnah Jordan, a soul-stirring vocalist hailing from Ohio, has etched her name in the music world with her unforgettable renditions of gospel, jazz, blues, and R&B songs. From the church choir of her childhood to the streets of San Francisco, and then onto Broadway stages, Elnah’s powerful voice and engaging style have mesmerized audiences worldwide. Her performances, often paired with the versatile pianist Eric Verlinde, resonate with authenticity, passion, and a deep connection to the roots of American ethnomusicology. Elnah’s ability to interpret the vibe and energy of the room and invite the audience into her performance has set her apart as an artist. Whether she’s portraying the legendary Bessie Smith or summoning the spirit of Nina Simone, her music transcends genres, offering a unique and soulful experience. Discover Elnah’s music and journey into a world where blues, jazz, gospel, and rhythm & blues blend into a harmonious celebration of sound.

May’s Blues Underground is gonna be 🔥🔥🔥

May 17th
8:30-9:30 intro lesson from Karen Maria Capo (Portland)👆🏾 don’t miss this!
9:30-midnight DJ’d music from and Karen Maria Capo.
Midnight to 1am Blues by Sean Morse!

Blues Underground is a once a month Blues Idiom Social Dance night in Seattle.
* Blues Dance is a family of Black American social dances that developed alongside the different styles of Blues music in the mid 1800s onward. Blues dance and music are African American art forms and we are here to honor and appreciate the dance, music, and culture it blossomed from and give back to the community..*

🎤Host: Amanda Wanner
🕺🏽 Instructor: Robin Chow
🎶 DJ:
Darneshia Smith
Alex Hanning

If cost is a barrier, reach out to us about volunteering for a door shift and dancing for free!
Or sliding scale.
[email protected]

Please bring a refillable water bottle.
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Interested in getting more involved in the blues community?
We are always looking for hosts and DJ’s,
email [email protected] to get involved.
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Venue Details:
The entrance to the event has descending stairs.
COVID Policy:
Please be vaccinated.
Masking optional.

Pictures from last night’s BUG are up!
Check them out now before they are gone!

Thank you Jesse Frome!

2/16 BUG King. Dre. Band. by Jesse Frome

Looking for someone to work the door at Friday’s Blues Underground. 8:30-12:15pm. This is a paid gig.
Email [email protected] if interested

Emerald City Blues Festival 2024 is back and offering early bird full weekend passes!
If money is tight this is a good opportunity to get passes that fit your budget!

Get your early bird tickets before they run out!

These are full weekend passes that include workshops and all dances.

National Police Violence Map

Content warning: Data about police violence, specifically against Black Americans


https://mappingpoliceviolence.org/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/national/police-shootings-year-end/

So far, 990 people have been shot and killed by police this year. One quarter of those shootings involved a fleeing suspect, and one in ten shootings involved an unarmed suspect. Black Americans are killed by police at around twice the rate as white Americans. 99% of police shootings do not result in police officers being charged with crimes. Crime rates and police violence are not correlated. There were only 27 days in 2019 where police did not kill someone.

The police are able to kill innocent, unarmed people who have committed no crimes without being charged. They regularly do so, hundreds of times each year. This epidemic of police violence disproportionately targets black and brown lives.

mappingpoliceviolence.org

Any plans this weekend?

Stop by Mike Sonder's virtual class on Saturday. It's gonna get FUNKY

~FINAL WEEKLY BLUES PLAYLIST~

We are finishing off our Weekly Blues Playlist series with my (Lila Faria's) all-encompassing, "Slow it down for the blues" playlist.

This is the place where I have accumulated all my favorite blues songs from over the past four years.

I hope each of you has a chance to sit down, relax, give it a listen, and maybe even start your own Blues Music Playlists this summer. You can put them in the comments below! ⬇️

Slow it down for the blues, a playlist by לילה טוב on Spotify A playlist featuring Etta James, Tracy Chapman, Johnny Hoy And Bluefish, and others

Sacré Blues

Have you heard of Sacré Blues? 🤔

Based in Ohio, this blues crew has been hosting online blues dances every week.

Check out their page for more info:

Located in Columbus, Ohio, our goal is to provide blues dancing lessons and events for anyone interested, and to foster a local community of blues dancers.