Tim Lerch- Guitar & Vocals – Currently one of the Pacific Northwests busiest guitarist Tim plays regularly with Lee Oskar and Friends, The John Stowell Tim Lerch Duo, Danny Vernon and the DeVilles, Bassic Saxx, Hot Rod’s Blues Revue, Kenny Blues Boss Wayne, The Hitmen and The Edsels as well as playing shows as a Solo Artist. A sought after session guitarist, Tim records frequently in Seattle and Vancouver. In addition to his playing schedule Tim is also a well respected and popular teacher with a busy schedule of private lessons, classes and workshops. Recent new activities include Instructional Videos for GuitarAxis.com and Jetcitymusic.com.
Chris Bickley’s passion for music, the arts, and education go beyond his love of performing. Interlochen Center for the Arts where Chris graduated from the internationally acclaimed fine arts academy promote the ”Universal Language of the Arts”. As a performer his passion, energy, and mastery of the instrument engage and captivate audiences. His insight, emotion, interpretation, and creative perspective give him a style all his own. Throughout his performing career Chris has had the privilege of performing with many of the best Artists in the industry.
JAZZ ARTISTS… Bob James, Woody Herman, Mel Torme, Louie Belson, Herbie Hancock, Richie Cole, Bill Watrous, Jon Faddis, Billy Cobham, John McLaughlin, Pat Labarbera, Chico Freeman, Ali Ryerson, Tommy Dorsey, Brother Jack McDuff.
POP ARTISTS… Kenny Rogers, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Linda Ronstadt, Peabo Bryson, Marilyn McCoo, En Vogue, Aaron Nevel, Allman Brothers, Larry Graham, Gladys Knight, B. T. Express, Roy Aires, The Drifters.
SHOWS… Bob Hope, Nelson Riddle, Ed Ames, Johnny Mathis, Jim Nabors, Robert Goulet, Don Knotts, Phyllis Diller, Peter Marshall, Skip DeVol, Wes Harrison, Jerry VanDyke, Mory Amsterdam, Paul Lennon, Rich Little, The Arbor Singers, Shields & Yarnell, Gloria Loring, Lenny Colyer & Jerry Murad Harmonicats, The Four Freshman, Don Rickles, Anne Murray, Jerry Lewis, Marvin Hamlisch, Bob Newhart, Lawrence Welk, Regis Philbin, Joan Rivers, Dick Clark, Bobby Vinton, Frankie Valley, Wayne Newton, The Irish Tenors, Martin Short, Guy & Ralna, Gene Pitney, Susan Luci, Frank Sinatra Jr, Bernadette Peters.
Chris Symer was born and raised in Southern California, bassist relocated to the Northwest in 2002 where he continues to make his living as a freelance musician. Equally comfortable in the classroom, stage or recording studio, Chris has stayed busy doing everything from teaching to playing on feature films. Notable projects have included recordings with Bill Anschell ("Rumbler" 2017), Johnaye Kendrick ("Here" 2014), James Knapp ("Scrape" 2013), and Nelda Swiggett ("Stringtet" 2014) as well as tours to South America with Anschell (2012, 2014) and Kendrick (2013).
Studies in jazz and classical double bass performance combined with a love for bass guitar have provided Chris with an appreciation of many styles of music and an ability to fit into almost any musical situation. His open minded approach has led him to the somewhat unusual practice of tuning his own double bass in fifths an octave below the cello, he remains fascinated by the tonal palette the tuning provides.
Cellar Cat is a social place to gather with friends over excellent wine. Quiet and romantic for love birds. Join us for a nice glass or bottle of wine (or two), a bite of cheese, a chunk of chocolate, enjoy great company, make new friends, meet up with old ones, home-away-from home all served up in an intimate, artful, relaxing, jazz and wine venue. Hope to see you!
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