Tim McLaughlin has been a staple on the Pacific NW music scene for almost 20 years. He is equally versed on guitar and trumpet and can be seen touring and performing in groups ranging from salsa and funk bands, to rock and jam bands, to jazz ensembles, and with singer/songwriters. McLaughlin is active in recording, teaching, performing and composing and brings to the plate his original versatility with an emphasis on creativity and spontaneity.
Tim has toured and recorded extensively as the band leader of Eleven Eyes, as well as many other PNW favorites including Reeble Jar, Everyone Orchestra, Medium Troy, MarchForth, Sara B3 and 45 RPM, John Shipe, DeSolution, Halie Loren, Malanga, and Banter Waves, King Radio, Son Melao, Kris DeLane and the Hurt, the Flipside Funk Jam at Sessions Music Hall, and as a solo artist.
As a producer and recording artist, he has recorded numerous tracks for albums and artists of all kinds. McLaughlin has also composed, produced, and recorded the soundtracks to multiple documentaries with award-winning documentary producer, Jerry Joffe.
Over 34 years, John has eased through multiple genres of music with ruthless empathy and a literate flair. His songs blur the line between autobiography and hard-luck narrative storytelling. Previously, John has been known for his prolific output, having issued a steady stream of 11 solo records in about ten years. His three prior albums garnered acclaim, airplay, and many career-building live performance opportunities—one highlight being a fill-in slot for Susan Tedeschi at Eugene, Oregon’s venerated Cuthbert Theatre in on a bill with Keb Mo’ and Taj Mahal in front of thousands.
His latest is a fiercely poetic and fearlessly vulnerable double album aptly titled, The Beast Is Back. The diverse collection brims with songs that course through all streams of Americana, including stately piano ballads, swampy blues, intimate folk, haunting country, and sprightly classic country.
2 powerhouse musicians together for one show! Bringing the acousticana music to the patio, polished and poised.
As always, shows are all ages and free for everyone.