Joel Astley : Blues, Swing, Funk & Jazz

About

Since forming his first band in 2014, Joel Astley has established himself as a powerhouse frontman, harmonica player, singer and songwriter, and currently leads an award winning four-piece band. They tour regularly and perform locally, and all of them appear on numerous recordings. He and this all star lineup have amassed dozens of awards, nominations and other accolades, most recently sweeping the 2025 Washington Blues Society Awards. Astley made a splash on the International Blues Music scene with his 2023 debut album, Seattle To Greaseland, which came in at Number 7 on the Blues Billboard Top Ten and received critical acclaim worldwide, and has helped to set Astley on a meteoric rise. He has been a Featured Artist with Lee Oskar Harmonicas since 2023, and is currently working on songs for his next album. Joel Astley has been recognized with 26 “Best of the Blues” awards from the Washington Blues Society in just 7 years, he received the Silver Medal Award from the Global Music Awards in 2023, an Honorable Mention in the 2024 International Songwriting Competition for “Secondhand Kid” , and multiple nominations from Music organizations including the Blues Blast Music Awards, the Independent Blues Awards, the Cascade Blues Society, and the Josie Awards. There is a $30 per person music charge added to your bill at the end of the evening. There is also a $30 per person food & beverage minimum during shows.