Playing Music since 1971, “Uncle Doug” Cooper is a multi faceted Musician. Working as a talented Bassist, an accomplished Guitarist, an Impressive Harmonica player, and Vocalist, with a touch of Piano & Percussion to round things out.

“Uncle Doug” performs as an acoustical soloist with a program called “Uncle Doug” plays tribute to Neil Young & Friends”. An authentic Country - Folk / Rock experience.

The Genre of music known as “Country - Folk / Rock” ( Today it’s known as “AMERICANA” ) became popular in the late 1960’s and peaked out in the late 1970’s leaving behind an incredible legacy of music.with artist’s like Neil Young,
The Byrds, The Grateful Dead, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, America, Gordon Lightfoot, The Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, J. J. Cale, Little Feat, Jimmy Buffet, Arlo Guthrie, Pure Prairie League, and many, many more.

This body of music has stood the test of time, Entertaining audiences everywhere. I always see young & old alike singing along, Telling Me things like “ I remember what I was doing” or “Who I was with when I first heard that song” to “My parents used to play those songs all the time” and “I was raised on that music” also “You never hear anyone playing these songs anymore”.

“Uncle Doug” Cooper has played many Genre’s of music over the years including, Country. Classic Rock, Blues, Jazz,
Country - Folk / Rock, & Americana.

NEW AGE FLAMENCO is a group of professional musicians who will provide the perfect music for concerts, festivals, weddings, receptions, parties, or corporate events in your area. Some of their regular clients include the Columbia Tower, the Four Seasons, Sorrento and Westin Hotels, Overlake Hospital (Bellevue), Benaroya Hall, Seattle Aquarium and several Seattle's authentic clubs and restaurants - El Guacho, Vinobella, MAISON DeLILLE, Agave Issaquah, Willows Lodge, Milagro Contina, etc

The band was formed in 1998 by bass player Oleg Ruvinov. In 1999,the band adopted name "New Age Flamenco" and practiced frequently playing popular tunes by Armik, Gypsy Kings, Carlos Santana, Ottmar Liebert and others.

Their music reflects a strong Latin connection, Mediterranean folk, European roots, jazz, and a Gypsy soul blended with the infectious rhythms of modern music New Age Flamenco personifies eclecticism by absorbing their influences and combining them to create a new, personal sound of their own. All musicians are professionally trained and have a great stage experience.

www.newageflamenco.com

A native of the Pacific Northwest, saxophonist Kareem Kandi is a performer, composer, and educator, in high demand for his talents both on and off the stage.

Kareem is a versatile saxophonist and composer with strong roots in the traditions of Jazz, Blues, Classical and Funk, and has been performing throughout the U.S. and abroad for years, gaining attention from critics and audiences alike. While staying true to musical styles of the past, he also keeps an eye towards the future by composing original music as well as new arrangements of timeless songs from the great American songbook.