"Late Nights at the Royal Room" Kickoff Party
featuring Freddy Fuego Xtet, Zphrisms, EFB + the Esteemed Gentlemen, Late Night Shell Station Run,
Fri, Jan 19 at 7:30pm
Doors: 7pm
Advance tickets can only be purchased online-we do not sell advance tickets at the venue. Refunds are not available within 48 hours of the event. Tickets do not guarantee seating during shows at the Royal Room.
We are now accepting reservations for diners! After purchasing tickets, please visit the Reservations page to book a table. Table reservations require advance tickets, and are only for guests who plan to dine at the Royal Room. We do not take reservations over the phone.
Seating for non-diners is first come, first served. Please arrive early to guarantee a seat!
The Royal Room is All Ages until 10pm.
Get ready for a night of great music great drinks and music to make you move, and engage your mind at the same time.
We'll start the night off with the internationally renowned Evan Flory-Barnes (EFB + the Esteemed Gentlemen) and his Neo-Soul-Pop. Jimmy Scratch James will join for the more soulful side with Late Night Shell Station Run. Then the unique blend of soul funk and pop that is Zphrisms will stir your soul passion and make you move. Wrap up the splendid evening with Freddy Fuego's Xtet.
Come get cozy in your soul on a winter night!!
Late Night Shell Station Run
Is a duo consisting of bassist/vocalist Evan Flory-Barnes and guitarist Jimmy James. This duo plays the music of Curtis Mayfield and stripped down versions of what Flory-Barnes calls Avant-Soul Pop. A mix of classic soul and experimental pop. With Jimmy James, the soul aspect of Flory-Barnes' are amplified by Jimmy's masterful rhythm playing. As to the great Curtis Mayfield's music the duo aims to honor the essence of the great artist while making the songs their own. The name Late Night Shell Station Run, is a humorous nod to many late night hangs the two had after countless gigs, enjoying the deep fried goodness of the garlic wings and catfish at 15th Ave S Shell Station in Seattle's Beacon Hill.
EFB and The Esteemed Gentleman
A trio consisting of Evan Flory-Barnes- (bass, vocals) Matt Clough-guitar and Joey Ziegler-drums. EFB and The Esteemed Gentlemen is a reclaiming of Flory—Barnes musical roots, that of the bass, guitar and drums power trio. From The Police to Primus, Cream to Rush, the power trio has been an influence since Flory-Barnes began listening to and loving music as a kid. Matt Clough, is a singular guitarist, inventive, lyrical and creative. Equally adept at expressing the nuanced and subtle as well as the raw powerful. Joey Ziegler, plays the drums with a soulful precision, a deep sense of groove and feel paired a sophistication that is equally playful and explorative. This trio takes Flory-Barnes' "Avant-Soul Pop" to new heights.
Zphrisms
Like Zephyr brings about the spring season with warm gusts of wind, zphrisms languidly crafts music without the restrictions of a specific genre. However, zphrisms' sound has clear influence from R&B, alternative rock, soul, and funk.
Freddy Fuego Xtet
Trombonist Freddy Fuego and his powerhouse band bring all styles from funk to jazz to reggae and beyond! This combo is sure to please - playing the music of Fela Kuti, Jimi Hendrix, OutKast, The Beatles, and original compositions by Freddy himself:
Freddy "Fuego" Gonzalez (trombone) is a performer, composer and educator from New York City. He has performed in over 30 countries, playing alongside award-winning artists such as Alejandro Sanz, Ruben Blades, Eddie Palmieri, B.B. King, Juan Luis Guerra, Arturo O'Farrill, and Melissa Aldana. He was a featured soloist on the 2016 Latin Grammy-winning album "Sirope Vivo" and featured on Wu Tang Clan's album "A Better Tomorrow" (2014). Notable venues include the "Tudo e Jazz" Festival (Brazil), El Estadio Nacional (Peru), The Bimhuis (Amsterdam), The Kennedy Center (D.C.), and Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center (NYC). Since moving to Seattle in 2018, Freddy has performed with the SRJO, Jovino Santos-Neto, Josephine Howell, Dmitri Matheny, The True Loves, and Shaina Shepherd among many others.
