South Hudson Music Project

03/10/2026

Advance tickets here: https://www.strangertickets.com/events/182727830/piano-starts-here-the-music-of-lionel-hampton-milt-jackson-bobby-hutcherson

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02/20/2026

A few tickets left for our 2/22 benefit at The Royal Room!

Not only do you get an evening of soul stirring music, you get a three course meal and the knowledge that you are supporting our community programs. Some of those programs include musical events for MLK Day, Mardi Gras, Juneteenth, Hanukkah, A Charlie Brown Christmas and more.

Hope to see you Sunday!

02/18/2026

2/22/26: Divas of Soul 2 at The Royal Room is our annual benefit , which supports our events throughout the year. Those includes music events for MLK Day, Mardi Gras, Juneteenth, Hanukkah, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and more!
Our mission is to develop, promote, and present innovative musical collaborations that cross boundaries of genre, culture, generation & neighborhood in order to strengthen & engage our community.

Join our Chairman of the Board, Willem De Koch and a stage full of other great musicians as Ayesha Brooks sings the music of Erykah Badu, Chaka Khan, Big Mama Thornton & Dionne Warwick.

02/12/2026

For over a decade South Hudson Music Project has presented Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday at The Royal Room. This year’s all star band is let by pianist extraodinaire Tim Kennedy, featuring the fabulous Ayesha Brooks on vocals.

Lots going on in Columbia City on 2/17 as part of Columbia City Beatwalk!

Also featuring: Darren Loucas- guitar/vocals; David Dawda- bass; Gibson Bradley- Drumss; David Marriot, Jr- trombone; Cliff Colon- sax; Raymond Larsen- trumpet.

02/11/2026

Darren Loucas and Ayesha Brooks rehearsing a little bit of Chaka Khan. Come hear the full band featuring the South Hudson Horns with Skerik at our 2-22 benefit show at The Royal Room. This benefit will help support our community programs.

The South Hudson Music Project (SHMP) was initially created as an ancillary not-for-profit to promote and sustain interesting and community oriented music at The Royal Room. The Royal Room remains a principle partner as SHMP expands its to other venues in Seattle’s south end, and throughout the city.

A recent study found that less than 40% of venues in Seattle show a profit. SHMP is committed to supporting small music venues, and in particular innovative programming that might not be economically viable in these setting.

02/03/2026

02/02/2026

Tonight! Night 2 of 7 Mondays for the debut of this new 10 piece ensemble.

The Royal Room doors open at 6:30.
Admission by donation.

05/02/2023

Hello Friends of the South Hudson Music Project!

It is time to Give Big on May 2 and 3- check us out at wagives.org/organization/SouthHudsonMusicProject

You can contribute to our success this year in presenting new collaborations and working with outstanding musicians, providing learning experiences, and holding free Community Celebrations! In the coming year, we aim to bring musicians from New York, Chicago and California to work and perform with Seattle artists. Thanks for your support!

05/03/2022

GiveBIG 2022 is happening today and tomorrow, May 3-4, and we are raising funds for another great year of community, music, and education at the Royal Room.

Please consider South Hudson Music Project as part of your yearly giving, or share with a friend. Link in bio!

04/30/2022

Early giving is now open for South Hudson Music Project during GiveBIG 2022! Your tax-deductible gift will immediately be put to work fulfilling our mission of supporting music, community, and education at the Royal Room. https://www.wagives.org/organization/SouthHudsonMusicProject

10/28/2021

Looking forward to this night of music and community- see you there!!

Coming up on Friday November 5th! The South Hudson Music Project is pleased to welcome you back in person to the Royal Room for a fundraiser to support the resumption of our role in the historic Columbia City neighborhood. Join us for an evening of music with The Royal We, featuring Wayne Horvitz (piano and keyboards), Skerik (saxophone), Alex Guy (violin), Iván Galvez (percussion), D'Vonne Lewis (drums), Geoff Harper (bass), and special guests Julian Priester (trombone) and Ben Hunter (violin). Grab a ticket and help us reach our fall fundraising goal! And if you can’t make it in person, our pals LoudSwell will be making the livestream magic happen ⚡️