Let’s do this again!
April 20, 2026
And here we are, 15 years later, about to do it again, bigger, better, and honestly, still a little bit crazy. Saturday, April 25, 2026. 18 venues. 27+ bands. 100+ musicians. One ticket. We start at 5 PM and go…
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Another Year Goes By
March 13, 2025
It used to be a really big number, 95. Not anymore. And he was so healthy up until a few months before he was gone. It was cancer that took his life, not old age. I still think at 91,…
It’s that time of year again – Thank You Americans
July 3, 2024
I just want to take this moment to say one thing — thank you, Americans. Let me tell you why. I am a first generation American. My parents families were oppressed, lost their property, their liberty. My grandfather was taken…
We Made a Game – Well, Leslie did Most of the Work
March 23, 2024
It started with a question from a very good friend: “What kind of people are fun to be with?” I said, “Gamers”. That led to an idea, which led to another idea, which led to my recruiting my daughter, and…
Centrum – Jazz in Port Townsend 2016
August 1, 2016
Had a wonderful time at Centrum this summer and just wanted to share my pictures. I’ll have to come back later and tag these. Centrum is great! You should go if you get the opportunity.
Saxophonist Walter Blanding — With The Future Jazz Head All-Stars
April 28, 2016
By KPLU • APR 28, 2016 http://knkx.org/post/saxophonist-walter-blanding-future-jazz-head-all-stars (Jazz heads featuring original arrangements by Danny) PARKER MILES BLOHM / KPLU Listen Listening…28:33 Future Jazz Head All-Stars | School Of Jazz Tenor saxophonist Walter Blanding has been a member of the Jazz…
Why is it important to play music?
March 27, 2016
Walter Blanding and I spent a week together on tour visiting 100’s of students across the Pacific Northwest. I managed to grab this gem of a talk answering the question, “why is it important to play music?” Click here to…
Walter Play Something
March 21, 2016
We had the honor of hosting Walter Blanding for a series of clinics and performances with JazzClubsNW. At our first clinic, the teacher asked Walter to just play something, and here is what happened…
Marcus Printup JazzClubsNW
October 14, 2015
Jazz Clubs NW sponsors a week of Marcus Printup concerts, clinics and workshops. Marcus Printup, a trumpeter with the renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, will perform live on KPLU with local high school jazz students on October 15 at…
Google Sheets Powers My Restaurant & Jazz Club
April 20, 2015
Six years ago I did probably the craziest thing I’ve ever done. I bought a restaurant and started a jazz club. What’s crazier is that I started this club in the small town of North Bend Washington. Never heard of…
North Bend Jazz Walk jumps ahead on calendar, adds venues and high schools
March 11, 2015
March 11th 2015 – Valley Record http://www.valleyrecord.com/news/295931821.html# Katy Moon sits in the Mountain Valley Montessori School classroom, one of 22 venues for Saturday’s Jazz Walk. — Image Credit: Allyce Andrew/Staff Photo Regulars at the North Bend Jazz Walk and…
Using Google Docs to manage web pages is just about the coolest thing… ever!
February 28, 2015
Why I absolutely love how practical this is; using Google Docs to manage web page content. I keep saying to myself; “How cool is this? I update a Google Doc and my website is updated…” It’s absolutely great! And…
Danny in Tech News: Betanews.com
February 26, 2015
Original article available here: http://betanews.com/2015/02/26/cloud-hosted-script-library-simplifies-web-development/ Cloud-hosted script library simplifies web development By Ian Barker Developers often find themselves repeatedly going over the same ground when it comes to adding functionality like forms or product pages. California-based Cloudward is aiming to make…
Danny in Tech News: Geekwire.com
February 26, 2015
Cloudward launches Cloud Snippets to ease website customization Original article available here: http://www.geekwire.com/2015/cloudward-launches-cloud-snippets-to-ease-website-customization/ BY BLAIR HANLEY FRANK on February 26, 2015 at 9:13 am 1 Comment Share 87 Tweet 30 Share 11 Reddit Pin People who want to extend the functionality of their website have a…
Jazz band rocks: Mount Si selected for return to Essentially Ellington
February 25, 2015
Mention: ValleyRecord.com 2/25/2015 Original article available here: http://www.valleyrecord.com/news/293934971.html Comment: Super proud of these kids. And yes… that’s my daughter playing lead trumpet. Jazz band rocks: Mount Si selected for return to Essentially Ellington Mount Si High School Jazz Band I…
Getting beyond it’: Explosion can’t faze 2nd annual North Bend’s Blues Walk | Photo Gallery
April 29, 2014
Originally posted http://www.valleyrecord.com/news/257252951.html Apr 29, 2014 at 5:13PM A couple dances to the sound of Paul Green, left, and Seth Freeman at Twede’s Cafe, Saturday evening, April 26, during the second annual North Bend Blues Walk. — Image Credit: Seth Truscott/Staff…
Mardi Gras celebration marching in North Bend
February 26, 2014
Originally posted: http://snovalleystar.com/2014/02/26/mardi-gras-celebration-marching-in-north-bend By Sherry Grindeland Musicians pause from the marching during a past Mardi Gras celebration. Beads, yes. Hurricane drinks on the sidewalk, no. But in North Bend it will be the traditional “laissez les bons temps rouler” when…
Live, from North Bend: Boxley’s owners Danny, Robyn Kolke honored as Business Owners of the Year
January 30, 2014
Originally Posted: http://www.valleyrecord.com/news/189066301.html Jan 30, 2013 at 12:03PM — Image Credit: Carol Ladwig/Staff Photo by CAROL LADWIG, Snoqualmie Valley Record Editor It’s a Wednesday night at Boxley’s, and owners Danny and Robyn Kolke have got a small but growing crowd, about…
North Bend celebrates ’embarrassment of riches’ in volunteer spirit with the Kolkes, Nela Cumming
January 16, 2013
Originally posted http://www.valleyrecord.com/news/187171211.html by CAROL LADWIG, Snoqualmie Valley Record Editor Jan 16, 2013 at 12:14PM Citizen of the Year Nela Cumming, Director of Pediatric Therapy at Encompass, was recognized at the Jan. 15 North Bend City Council meeting, where Mayor…
What about Bob? Meet Bob Thordarson
August 11, 2010
Having coffee with Bob Thordarson is a real treat, and if you are an innovator or entrepreneur and you haven’t met him yet… do it. Bob is dumb enough and nice enough to actually meet with you, even if it’s…
Leadership is Difficult – If you think you can’t do it, you are right… and?
June 12, 2009
Leadership is difficult. The burden of doing what is right with what is trusted to you is heavy. And it’s certain you will stumble and you will fall. You will make mistakes and you will make missteps. The longer you…
Sayings Archives
April 26, 2009
From my Old Twitter Account: 04/26/2009 Sayings: some things are worth saying again. Note that many things said here I did not say first, but I enjoy saying them anyways. Afterall, all these words have been used before, potentially even…
Five Nines is Still Not Enough
June 20, 2008
Originally Published on GigaOm: June 20, 2008 by Danny Kolke https://gigaom.com/2008/06/20/five-nines-is-still-not-enough/ Danny Kolke, Founder and CTO of Etelos, maker of the Etelos Marketplace and the Etelos Platform, is a thought leader in the areas of software as a service and…
Conversation with Danny Kolke of Etelos
June 5, 2007
Original post here: from June 5, 2007 http://jeffnolan.com/wp/2007/06/05/conversation-with-danny-kolke-of-etelos/ by Jeff Nolan A company I have been watching for a few months now is Etelos. Despite having been in business for 7 years, the company has maintained a low profile while…