Enjoy Live Music Downtown - January's Not To Be Missed Shows

Mark your calendar!

Olympia is full of talented musicians and there are plenty of places to enjoy live music downtown. Here is this month’s top five not-to-be-missed shows. 

1. Vince Brown plays solo jazz guitar every Wednesday at Swing Wine Bar in Olympia from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Wednesdays, January 16, 23, 30, 6:00 p.m. 
Swing Wine Bar & Café, 825 Columbia St. SW Olympia, WA 98501
*Free
For more information click here: http://www.vincebrownmusic.com/ or https://swingwinebar.com/parties-events/

2. Formed in 1993, the Latin Grammy-nominated Quinteto has become one of the most important creative music ensembles of the West Coast. Performing Jovino’s original arrangements and compositions, its members excel in near-telepathic musical interactions, modern harmonic journeys, deep lyricism, and high-energy Brazilian grooves that never fail to excite audiences. The Quinteto has been chosen as Best Northwest Acoustic Ensemble of the Year in 2011, 2012 and 2015.
Monday, January 21, 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Rhythm & Rye, 311 Capitol Way, Olympia, WA 98501
*Suggested donation of $5-25.  
For more information click here: https://www.jovisan.net/?fbclid=IwAR0KUFPRzp1pV64tzrN5MJRTNyeeCX8Fz-04BH76aVHEt5wJ7vD86-bIGX0 

3. Enjoy your favorite drinks and Cajun comfort food as Craig Foster plays jazz standards in the cozy atmosphere of Tipsy Piano Bar. 
Sunday, January 27, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tipsy Piano Bar, 514 Capitol Way S. Olympia, WA 98501
*Free 
For more information click here: http://tipsypianobar.com/

4. The Untouchables at the Pig Bar: featuring Terry Ness, Rick Pritchard and Chad Shue. The Untouchables bring dynamic harmonies to an eclectic mix of songs from the Beatles to the Eagles and more... Join them for their very first public performance at the popular Pig Bar 
Monday: January 21, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. 
The Pig Bar, 619 Legion Way SE Olympia, WA 98501
*Free 
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/ThePigBar/
The Pig Bar offers live bluegrass music and open mic night on Wednesday evenings, and live music most Friday and Saturday evenings, typically with no cover charge. (*Some exceptions apply.) Check their Facebook page for event and band listings! 

5. If dancing is your thing, come to the Soul Dance Party at The Brotherhood Lounge on Sunday, January 20 with DJs Greasy & Wild Man James. 
Sunday, January 20, 10:00 p.m. 
The Brotherhood Lounge, 119 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA 98501
*Free 
For more information: http://thebrotherhoodlounge.com/

6. LeVoyeur Cafe and Lounge is known for its "vegan-friendly food, drunk-friendly drinks, and punk-friendly entertainment," and they have live music almost every night of the month. Check out their calendar of events here for more information.