1. Jimmy James (11) • High-profile staple in groups like True Loves, Parlor Greens, and Champagne Bubblebath; praised for deep groove, Hendrix-inspired style, and jam skills.
2. Danny Godinez (7) • Beloved instructor and performer known for acoustic and electric technique; plays regular no-cover shows at Owl & Thistle and Darrell's.
3. Andy Coe (7) • Local jam/jazz/fusion staple with the Andy Coe Band and McTuff, known for Jerry Garcia-style improvisations and free Monday sets at Blue Moon Tavern.
4. Kathy Moore (5) • Acclaimed regional guitarist praised for her versatile lead playing, Soundgarden tribute sets, and frequent local performances.
5. Ayron Jones (4) • Prominent local artist known for a raw, heavy, and high-energy style described as "filthy."
6. Xoth (4) • Technical metal band featuring double-guitar shredding and intense live shows at El Corazon.
7. Simon Henneman (3) • Super-shredder in Authentic Luxury and War Puppy who blends fast, tasteful solos with theatrical elements like headstock theremin and banjo shredding.
8. Shaun Crawford (3) • Songwriter and guitarist who plays across multiple local bands and leads Shaun Crawford & The Reasons.
9. R.L. Heyer (3) • Local jam and funk regular frequently seen at Seamonster Lounge (F2D) and performing alongside Kathy Moore.
10. Eric Snyder (3) • Standout lead guitarist in the local metal scene, performing with La Cabra and Skank Tornado.
11. Nate Gniffke (2) • Fronts Gniffke, delivering an 80s hard-rock, Les Paul-driven style reminiscent of John Sykes.
12. Dave Webb (2) • Progressive rock guitarist in Moon Letters and heavy metal riff-smith in Subversion Trigger.
13. Igor Abuladze (2) • Guitarist for heavy, experimental local acts Nosretep and Black Dogs.
14. Jesse (1) • Lead guitarist for heavy metal band Greyhawk, noted for technical shredding and strong improvisation.
15. Curtis (1) • Multi-instrumentalist playing heavy guitar and bass in Witch Ripper and Moon Letters.
16. Aaron Hiebert (1) • Plays with Eden and Shaggysweet, known for high-energy rock solos and Emerald City Guitars YouTube appearances.
17. Demarcus Baysmore (1) • Seattle Jazz Academy faculty member and Heavy Bloom guitarist delivering high-level jazz-fusion chops.
18. Jay Roberts (1) • Second-generation guitarist and son of jazz legend Howard Roberts, praised for powerful live shows.
19. Mandy Fer (1) • Award-winning lead guitarist for Sway Wild who tours nationally and exhibits top-tier instrumental skill.
20. Rusty Baumeier (1) • Noted for his lead guitar work during a six-month stint with The Maya Experience.
21. Les Evans (1) • Co-guitarist featured in the heavy metal group Subversion Trigger.
22. Larches Lead Guitarist (1) • Highlighted for ripping lead guitar work live with local band Larches.
23. Ben Bloom (1) • Guitarist for Polyrhythmics, praised as a favorite on the local funk and soul scene.
24. Tim Mitchell (1) • Versatile player doing hard rock with Rent The Sky and funk/R&B with Global Heat.
25. Alex Lancaster (1) • Fronts the Alex Lancaster Band with blues-rock lead playing.
26. Ian Moore (1) • Vashon Island-based blues and rock guitarist known for soulful, high-energy performances.
27. Jack & Endo (1) • Dual guitarists for skate punk band Me, Grimlock!, praised for fast-paced shredding.
28. Dave (1) • Lead guitarist for the punk-ish group Chance to Steal.
29. Ruth & Jared (1) • Dual shredders heading up the group Maxx Shredroom.
30. Country Dave (1) • Recommended for classic country-style picking and shredding.
31. Nathan Smurthwaite (1) • Guitarist for local heavy/psychedelic acts Fungal Abyss and Marrying Type.
32. Jim Davis (1) • Heavy riff and lead contributor to Fungal Abyss and Bog Ore.
33. Steve Schmidt (1) • Guitarist for Diminished Men who weaves subtle shred elements into experimental arrangements.
34. Dan Teisan (1) • Former Late September Dogs guitarist known for playing extremely fast, high-note leads.
35. Jeff Loomis (1) • Internationally recognized metal guitarist (Nevermore) based locally, cited as a premier shredder.
36. Yellow Crane (1) • Local band featuring a high-intensity guitarist and bassist tandem.
37. Frontline (1) • Melodic metal outfit based north of Seattle with face-melting lead solos.
38. Nick Nordus (1) • Fronts Nordus, showcasing technical lead skills.
39. Montlake Traffic Lead Guitarist (1) • Lead player for funk-rock group Montlake Traffic, noted for standout chops.
40. Steel Beans (1) • Multi-instrumentalist live performer recognized for intense stage energy.
41. Thaddeus Turner (1) • Seamonster Lounge regular praised as one of the area's premier live guitarists.
42. Little Venom (1) • High-energy band noted for strong individual technique across all instruments.
43. Leif Totusek (1) • Plays monthly jazz/fusion residency sets at Latona Pub in Green Lake.

I want to be able to reserve Osechi (Japanese new years Meal) for New Years Day. Typically where I'm from they would start taking reservations now but I don't see any from the main places I would suspect. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Edit: I have tried contacting Uwajimaya and a couple other restaurants and have not heard a response in the past few weeks so I'm reaching out here.

Our beloved dog is battling cancer and we’ve recently been told he likely only has a few months left. He’s only been to the beach once but he absolutely loved it. We’d like to take him back while he can still run around and enjoy it.

Because he’s going through chemo, he can’t go places like a dog park or interact with other dogs.

We live in Seattle, does anyone know of any beach areas within 4-6 hours drive that may be secluded enough a dog could run around (ideally maybe even off leash very very briefly, like 15-20 mins) without running into a lot of other dogs? He’s a little guy and the most gentle soul, but we’d keep him on leash if there was any risk of bothering anyone. We’d just love to give him a running on the beach experience.

Appreciate any advice. Also open to any other suggestions for interesting local outings for dogs that wouldn’t be too crowded. We just want to give him the best few months we can. Thank you!

Hey all,

I love buying unique advent calendars and wondering if anyone knows of any Seattle (or Washington) local businesses that make and sell their own?

Usually around this time businesses will start taking pre-orders. Open to any type of goods.

I've done the advent calender from Bakery Nouveux (which was awesome, highly suggest)

I never considered myself a fan of mushrooms until I recently had the pleasure of eating a mushroom dish at Off Alley. Turns out I love mushrooms just not the grocery store crap

Where do I need to eat to find the best of mushroom season?

We moved here a year ago to an apartment that got bought out by a bigger company soon after. The new company has been shady to say the least and a lot of people are filing complaints and leaving.
Here’s my question:
This was our billing for this month
$1999 base rent
$120 for garage
$10.95 for LLIP
$35.14 for Water
$73.81 for trash
$90.74 for sewer
$3 pest control
$120.28 for electricity (we pay directly to Seattle city light so I’m confused why I’m also paying this to our apartment?)
$55 in admin fee and sales tax
We ended up paying a shade under $2700 for the month.
Needless to say, it has been a shock to go from $1999 to $2700 every month. Is this normal for around here? It’s our first time living in a city

Edit: I should add too. This place was kinda crappy when we came. Everything was old and worn down but that was the point. We were happy to pay for and live in that environment. This new company slapped a paint coat over everything. Renovated some of the apartments. They now call it luxury. Nothing has materially changed about the property or units aside from a mild face lift.

I’m far enough south in the CD that I’m close to Jackson but I have to walk down (and then back up) the mountain to reach my apartment if I want to go to the hub of beautiful Vietnamese restaurants (pho bac my beloved). I’m disabled, so this is not something I can do reliably or safely unless I take a bus!

However, regular light exercise is encouraged and important for my health, and I want to support the businesses in my direct neighborhood.

The other day I went out with my bf and every restaurant we tried to enter was either not open (despite online hours saying otherwise), permanently closed, or a quick-service grab-and-go situation. We probably walked at least 5 blocks off Jackson and found nothing.

Any place you might recommend that we could walk to nearby? One of my favorites is Minna, if that’s helpful. ☺️

Trying to figure out what hike to do before the weather turns bad. I’ve hiked before and in decent shape I just haven’t hiked here yet

Hello!

I am planning a solo trip to either Seattle or Vancouver BC for early next summer.

I like to go to thrift/antique stores, bookstores, trinket stores, etc. I also love museums, oddities, location specific activities.

Which city would be the better one to go to? I'm from California if that matters!

Recently took my guitar into a well-reviewed shop I found on google. I wanted to have some new pickups installed because I was intimidated by the electronics in it and was afraid I'd mess it up if I tried to do it myself.

Well, I got the guitar back yesterday. I don't know what they did, but it is all kinds of borked. The intonation is a mess, the 1st fret has a ton of buzz it never had before, and even when it's in tune it sounds horrible (particularly the lower frets). The bridge pickup sounds awful, like they wired something wrong on the tone switch, and there's a constant static, crackling noise when I have the guitar plugged in that makes me think they either didn't solder it correctly or damaged the volume pot. I don't want to take it back to that shop and ask them to fix it because they somehow managed to mess up my guitar this badly just doing a pickup installation. I'd never trust them with setup or neck adjustments.

tl;dr I need a good guitar repair shop I can take it to to figure out what the hell these people did with it and (hopefully) get it fixed. I've heard great things about Emerald City Guitars, but they told me they can really only do vintage stuff as far as electronics are concerned

EDIT: Should've specified, it's an electric guitar. Baritone, if that matters at all

Hi everyone! My partner and I are in our late 20s and are looking to rent a high-rise apartment in Seattle. We're trying to narrow down our options and would love to hear from people who currently live in these buildings or have lived in them before.

Our shortlist is:

• REN
• McKenzie
• ONNI
• Seattle House
• Kaye
• Ivey on Boren

We're looking for a place that feels modern, has good amenities, and offers a nice overall living experience as a couple in our late 20s.

A few things we'd love to know:

• Building quality: How is the soundproofing? Can you hear neighbors, footsteps, or street noise?
• Management: How responsive is management, and how are maintenance requests handled?
• Amenities: Are the gym, pool, lounge, and other amenities actually worth it?
• Location: Which building has the best balance?
• Safety: How comfortable do you feel walking around the neighborhood, especially in the evenings?
• Apartment experience: How are the views, natural light, elevators, parking, and overall upkeep?
• Value: Which building offers the best experience for the rent?

If you had to choose one of these buildings to live in for the next year or two, which would you pick, and which would you avoid?

I'd especially appreciate feedback from current or former residents rather than just leasing-office reviews. Any experiences, pros and cons, or things you wish you'd known before signing a lease would be super helpful.

Thanks!

Not sure why I can’t get myself out there. I just want to have friends who make music and enjoy smoking. Im 19 and queer I enjoy anything and really care about others. Im trying to be more social and less awkward I guess I’m looking for anyone who can help me with that in the Seattle area

I’m hoping to reserve a space for me and my friends/family to do some art next march for my birthday, and I’m wondering if anyone has a place they’ve been to that they like? Ideally it won’t be too expensive, like if it’s possible to do it for less than $300 that would be awesome, but that might be an unrealistic goal.

I’ll be visiting at the end of the month for my birthday and we’re planning on a birthday brunch on 10/30. Where would locals recommend? :)

Hello! I’m strongly considering flying to Seattle from the Midwest for the first time Halloween weekend. I’m in my mid 20s and will be visiting by myself. Wanted to just post on this sub and see if there’s any costume contests or other fun events to check out that weekend that are relatively affordable. I’m super into music and anything horror related. Not trying to spend a fortune on any big music festivals though.

In addition, what’s the weather like around Halloween? Any additional tips on visiting for a weekend are valued. Thanks

As a guy in my late 20s who's lacking social group to go out and looking to just enjoy some social night, what can i do? I would sound boring when i say i don't drink and usually am tired by 11pm or at most midnight. All i am looking for is to make some friends or just enjoy my time in a corner.

- Nov 6th gasworks park picnic, Laughs Comedy club
- 7th pike place, Kraken game
- 8th Bainbridge Island (breakfast/lunch), bday dinner (Dimitrious jazz alley) and ice cream ??
- 9th ????? Suggestions please
- 10th Leavenworth day trip

I’m staying in the BELLTOWN

I need lunch recommendations, or any other activities you recommend. Thought about taking a jewelry making class at “Methra”.

Also any ice cream shop recommendations would be awesome.

Is there a better comedy club than laughs comedy club?

I’ve already been to the space needle, glass museum and museum of pop culture.

I just turned 18 and I’m looking to purchase a suit for myself because thats how I want to treat my ”adult” self. I’m young though, and I’m on a tight budget of probably $350.

I’ve gone to suit stores like Men’s Warehouse or Macy’s and all of the suits I’ve been shown are either made with that awful polyester material or have that boring slim fit (no hate to anyone that wears slim fit suits, I just want something that’s loose bc it fits me better).

My idea is that I should probably go for a used suit that’s a nicer quality and then bring it to a tailor. I’m just struggling to both find a place that sells used suits, and a tailor who’s in my price range (and actually wants to help me out). I‘m not even sure that I’m taking my own measurements correctly.

if anyone knows a good place to start or a good person in the area that could get me on my feet I would greatly appreciate any leads.

Thank you everyone!

Hello! I’m looking for recommendations for places around Seattle that would be nice and bright enough for some photos at night (past 7 PM)! This would be for a marriage proposal, so it’d be nice if it wasn’t a super busy place. In my head, was hoping for something similar to Urban Light in LA. Thanks in advance!

Does anyone have a full list of all the stations that have motorcycle parking spots?

I've seen them at Shoreline South (only two spots) and South Bellevue (like 8 spots) but I'm not sure where else.

TIA!

I recently moved here and am looking for tattoo artist in the area, specifically one that can do gothic now traditional style and cyber sigilism. I’m willing to drive as far north as Mt Vernon, and as south as Olympia.

It’s my ten year anniversary next month and I wanted to do something special for my husband. We live about two hours from Seattle so haven’t visited much, but am interested in maybe doing a nice restaurant with cocktails or a speakeasy maybe. Any recommendations??

Thank you!

Hi my friend bailed on me to hike Black Peak on Thursday but I am still so down to go do it on Thursday or Friday. I dont fully trust myself yet to go solo and am looking for someone that is down to also go climb it. Im not a super advanced climber, definitely intermediate and am trying to climb more peaks. Did Stuart a few weeks ago with a friend and it kicked my butt. Im a 24 year old male and will not go very fast lol. If interested my instagram is cadestuart. This is also my first reddit post so idek if im doing this right.
Cheers