‘Bahuru and ‘Baduku, directed by Mr. Walt Hampton, are Zimbabwean marimba bands com- posed of middle and high school students. If you’re unfamiliar with African marimba, you will be amazed by the big, rich, earthy sound of ‘Bahuru and ‘Baduku’s music. Both bands have established a reputation for their wonderful, energetic performances in the Mid-Co- lumbia region and beyond!
Eric Auckerman is a roots Americana musician who draws influence and inspiration from John Prine, Johnny Cash, Bill Withers, Lou Rawls, Gordon Lightfoot, Lightening Hopkins Guy Clark and others. He has performed in Europe, Canada, the West Coast and in Nashville, his music has been described as “heavy mellow” as his songs offer a blend of Americana but with European sensibilities. His guitar playing has elements of second-guessing and risk-taking but whose roots are in American Blues and-finger style folk circa the late 60’s and early 70’s.
MANISHA is a jazz-pop artist and singer-songwriter. Filipino-Indian by heritage, Manisha grew up in Manila, Philippines then migrated to Washington, USA where–with the help of her high school’s theater and music technology department–she discovered she could pur- sue songwriting as a full time career. With an array of influences from Broadway Musicals to Taylor Swift to Jon Bellion to Frank Sinatra, MANISHA’s music gravitates towards storytelling lyrics over pop song forms with a flare of jazz.
Tracie Marsh, a Seattle area native, has been a musician since she was 5 years old. She holds a bass performance degree and a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from Washington State University and has traveled the world performing music of all styles. While living in Boston, Tracie played in several bands and held the principal bass position in The New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra. She also worked 4 years aboard cruise ships playing for large productions and entertainers such as The Platters, The Drifters and many other Las Vegas styled production shows. Since moving to Poulsbo in 2005, Tracie has been a busy bassist/singer performing in several music projects, studio session work, and composing music. Tracie's current music projects include; 'The Tracie Marsh Band' original music in the pop soul jazz genre, 'Soul Siren' a fun top 40, funk and rock cover band, 'Jazz Canvas' art/music production show, 'Lost and Found,' a Christian ministry band and the newest, “Marsh Family Band.”
Tracie Marsh, a Seattle area native, has been a musician since she was 5 years old. She holds a bass performance degree and a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from Washington State University and has traveled the world performing music of all styles. While living in Boston, Tracie played in several bands and held the principal bass position in The New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra. She also worked 4 years aboard cruise ships playing for large productions and entertainers such as The Platters, The Drifters and many other Las Vegas styled production shows. Since moving to Poulsbo in 2005, Tracie has been a busy bassist/singer performing in several music projects, studio session work, and composing music. Tracie's current music projects include; 'The Tracie Marsh Band' original music in the pop soul jazz genre, 'Soul Siren' a fun top 40, funk and rock cover band, 'Jazz Canvas' art/music production show, 'Lost and Found,' a Christian ministry band and the newest, “Marsh Family Band.”