About Lo's Backyard

Not a business. Just a welcoming backyard open to the public, filled with music and community.

Lo's Backyard began as a dream, a hope to create something beautiful with music at the center. Today, it is a passion driven outdoor venue tucked into a Bellevue backyard where extraordinary artists and music lovers come together for unforgettable experiences.

At its heart, Lo's Backyard is a community. We believe in the magic of live music and in creating a space where artists and audiences connect in a way that is increasingly rare. Every performance is intimate, personal, and unlike anything you will find in a traditional concert venue.

Our required per person donation model allows us to support exceptional talent while keeping the experience accessible. And the talent? It is nothing short of remarkable.

Over the years, our stage has welcomed Grammy winners, Emmy winners, Blues Music Award recipients, nationally touring artists, American Idol finalists, legendary session musicians, and beloved Northwest favorites, including:

  • Brent Bourgeois – co founder of the pop rock band Bourgeois Tagg, also known for his work with Charlie Peacock, Todd Rundgren, and more
  • See How They Run – featuring Adrian Bourgeois, singer and songwriter who has collaborated with Charlie Peacock and Todd Rundgren, along with Ricky Berger and Paige Lewis, both gifted singer songwriters in their own right
  • Lisa Mann – award winning bassist, singer, and songwriter with two Blues Music Association Bass Player of the Year awards
  • W G Snuffy Walden – Emmy winning composer for The West Wing, Thirtysomething, The Wonder Years, and more, and a collaborator with Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan
  • Norm Stockton – internationally known bassist and educator who has toured with Lincoln Brewster and performed with Grammy winning artists
  • Lady A – legendary blues artist and Northwest treasure
  • Kiki Ebsen – singer and songwriter who has toured with Boz Scaggs, Al Jarreau, and Michael McDonald, and daughter of legendary actor Buddy Ebsen
  • Sara Niemietz – powerhouse vocalist and songwriter also known for her work with Postmodern Jukebox
  • Pricey Diggs – featuring Mark McMillen and Ann Boreson , daughter of Seattle legend Stan Boreson. Mark has performed with Chaka Khan and was longtime musical director for Bobby Caldwell
  • Little Wooden Bridge featuring Kai Kurosawa – a jazz trio showcasing Kai’s one of a kind 15 string instrument similar to a Chapman Stick
  • Eliot Lewis – multi instrumentalist and producer known for his work with Hall and Oates, The Average White Band, and as a founding member of Live from Daryl’s House
  • Lee Oskar – iconic harmonica player and founding member of the band WAR, as well as founder of Lee Oskar Harmonicas
  • Andy Stokes – the Northwest King of Soul, two time Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee, and creator of unforgettable live performances
  • John Primer – legendary Chicago bluesman who played alongside Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, and Magic Slim
  • Brian James Was Here – featuring Brian James, CCMA nominee for Single of the Year, songwriter for Taylor Hicks and Highroad Three, and two time Inside MusiCast Album Pick of the Year
  • Thunderstorm Artis – American Idol finalist, acclaimed singer songwriter, and nationally recognized performer whose soulful music has captivated audiences across the country
  • Saigo Sings Sinatra – a masterful tribute to the timeless music of Frank Sinatra, delivered with style, charm, and remarkable

Every show is a celebration of talent, connection, and joy. Lo's Backyard is more than a venue. It is a gathering place where music is shared with open hearts and generous spirits.

If you are new here, welcome.
If you are a returning friend, we are so glad you are back.

Explore our artists, join us for a show, and experience the magic that happens when great music meets a backyard full of people who love it.

Lo's Backyard

Unforgettable nights. Right in the backyard.