Calliope Claims the Heart plays mostly original songs inspired by literature and history, by the spaces and places where we live and explore, by the ways we love and the ways we sometimes forget to love—all with a sound that’s reminiscent of the heyday of Tin Pan Alley. It’s a little bit blues, a little bit country, a little bit folk . . . and all that jazz.

The trio features songwriter Todd Powell on vocals and ukulele/keyboard, Wayne Pair on upright bass, and Anne Pair on drums—and they’re often joined by talented guests on guitar, violin, trumpet, and other instruments that evoke a golden era of American music.

Upcoming Performances:

  • November 28, Wm. Grassie Wine Estates, Duvall, WA, 6-8 PM.

  • November 29, Artists Sunday, Snoqualmie Casino, WA, 12 PM-1:45 PM.

  • We’re working on booking more gigs and recording songs this year. Watch this space for announcements!

Some venues we’ve played:

  • The Central Saloon (Seattle)

  • Remlinger Brewing (Carnation)

  • Sandblast Festival (Duvall)

  • Si View Summer Concert Series (North Bend)

  • Pete’s Bar & Grill (Carnation)

  • The Grange Summer Series (Duvall)

  • Sigillo Cellars (Snoqualmie)

  • Duvall Days Festival

  • Wm. Grassie Wine Estates (Duvall and Snoqualmie)

  • Alveare Winery (Carnation)

  • Art Off the Rails Festival (North Bend)

  • Arbor Day Festival (Carnation)

  • SnoTown Brewery (Snohomish)

  • Carnation Farmers Market

  • Duvall Farmers Market

  • Looking Glass Coffee (Snohomish)