About
“Captivating harmonies, lyrics and unforgettable live performances...one of Bellingham’s most popular live music acts”
The Unknowns are a five-piece band whose music combines the sound of vintage jazz, blues and soul with a contemporary pop twist. Featuring three-part vocal harmony backed by keyboard, guitar, ukulele, acoustic bass and drums, they approach original songs and timeless jazz standards with the same contemporary polish. Inspired by their love of R&B, motown, Broadway ballads and swing, their live performances showcase the band’s exceptional musicianship and fun, irreverent attitude that wins over audiences.
The Unknowns are Kim Bowman (vocals and piano), Caitie Bowell (vocals and guitars), Allison Bowman (vocals and ukulele), Sarah Yates (acoustic bass) and Melanie Sehman (drums).
“Amazing original act and world class performers...I want to see more!”
“A wonderful jazz-infused performance...great originals and covers with beautiful harmonies.”
“An endless supply of blues, soul and sultry vocals”
“They blew me out of the water...amazing local music!”
“Tight harmonies, plenty of sass and humor, and a lot of connection with the audience”
Past Venues and Festivals
Aarhus Jazz Festival (Aarhus, DK), Herr Nilsen Jazz Club (Oslo, NO), The Music Village (Brussels, BE), Le Charleston (Amiens, FR), House of Jazz Laval (Montreal), The Royal Room (Seattle), North City Bistro (Seattle), Fairmont Olympic (Seattle), Sorrento Hotel (Seattle), High Dive (Seattle), The Blue Moon (Seattle), Bellevue Crossroads Market Stage (Bellevue), Ott and Hunter (Langley), Dancing Fish Vineyards (Whidbey), Oak Harbor Music Festival (Whidbey), Elizabeth Park Summer Concert Series (Bellingham), The Blue Room (Bellingham), The Shakedown (Bellingham), Aslan Depot (Bellingham), Larrabee Lager Co. (Bellingham), The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro (Blaine), Firefly Lounge (Bellingham), Fireside Martini and Wine Bar (Bellingham), Old World Deli (Bellingham), Bellewood Acres (Lynden), Twin Sisters Brewing Company (Bellingham), Anacortes Arts Festival (Anacortes), Rockfish Grill (Anacortes), Conway Muse (Conway), Triplehorn Brewery (Woodinville), Evergreen State Fair (Monroe), At Michele’s (Richland), Taverna Tagaris (Richland), Martinez and Martinez Winery (Prosser), Coyote Canyon (Prosser), La Pierre Farms & Winery (Zillah), House of Smith (Walla Walla), Kana Winery (Yakima), Brock’s Smirking Goat (Lewiston, ID), Craft and Gather (Spokane), One World Cafe (Moscow, ID), Old Skool (Ellensburg, WA)
