1314 Harris Ave.
Bellingham
98225
An eclectic collection of blues, jazz, funk, and soul artists and musical luminaries versed in the rich tradition of the Great American Songbook.
Pinetree’s music mixes decades and genres with fresh arrangements of well known favorites, some more obscure, and original “edge of the blues” tunes written by singer/songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player John “Pinetree” Paynich.
Pinetree’s music is served up with respect for and homage to those who came before with a passion for improvisation and free expression.
Before COVID, the Band played over 40 gigs in 2019 and had a full calendar for 2020.
For the first time since 2020, Pinetree brings together this stellar group of musicians:
John Pinetree and The Yellin’ Degenerates
John Tobin on keyboards. John grew up in Ireland and has toured nationally. Incredible jazz, funk and blues chops.
Singer/songwriter, Eric Thompson on guitar. He and Paynich have worked closely together for a long time.
Jon Grant on upright and electric bass. Jon grew up in Alabama, spent time in Memphis, and toured with a jam band before ending up in the Northwest.
Grammy-award winning drummer, Bill Ray, has done numerous recordings all over the world.
John (Pinetree) Paynich is a singer/songwriter who has played harmonica with some of the greats: G Love and Special Sauce, Taj Mahal, and James Brown. After touring and playing, he moved to Seattle, picked up the guitar and started to write and play his own music.
