Welcome to Mike Faast Music! 

Band leader, Mike Faast has been part of the northwest music scene for over thirty years. He has performed in several bands in different styles ranging from country, bluegrass, gospel, blues to swing, and jazz. He's a member of the Seattle Western Swing Hall of Fame and has played every major Bluegrass festival in the State as well as dozens of churches, town fairs and festivals.

Nothing lights up an event like the right music. Whether it be a wedding, town fair, corporate event, festival or private party, Mike is confident he can provide the right band for you. Just hit  the band tab in menu to see pictures sound bites and videos of the band selected.  

Available bands - Overview

The Mike Faast Trio
(Quartet or Quintet)
Drawing material from Mike's newly released album, the trio shares tunes from the great swing era to blues, jazz and the soul the 60's.  Piano/bass/guitar/vocals
*The band can be expanded to Quartet or Quintet (add clarinet/sax, drums)

the Faast-Carr Duo
(Piano - Guitar/vocals)
Mike Faast and pianist Andy Carr take you through the American Song Book, featuring Swing from the great swing era to the soul, blues and jazz of the 60's.
Think smaller version of the trio.  Piano/guitar/vocals

The Jangles
The Jangles are a 6-piece dance band. They play Western Swing and Classic Country, so whether you like to swing dance or line dance, they got it covered. The Jangles feature steel guitar, fiddle, bass drums, piano/accordion and Mike on lead vocals and guitar, and Western outfits!

The Jangles Quartet (or Trio) 
This is the acoustic version of the Jangles. The Quartet plays vintage swing, western swing and western classics.

the Faast-Ferguson Duo
Featuring Western Swing Hall of Fame member, Mike Faast on guitar/vocals and National Flatpicking Champion, Roger Ferguson on guitar/fiddle/mandolin/ vocals. The duo shares hot acoustic versions of Western Swing, Swing Standards, Western Classics and a smattering of bluegrass and Gypsy jazz instrumentals.  

The Cascade Mountain Boys 
The Cascade Mountain Boys play traditional Bluegrass and Bluegrass Gospel music. The band features 3-part harmony, banjo, fiddle, guitar and bass. The band has been featured in most of the bluegrass festivals in the state. They are equally comfortable performing at a festival or back yard barbeque.

Testimonials

"I had numerous compliments about Mike's band during our corporate event and would definitely recommend them to anyone."
Review by Monica P. from Seattle, WA 

"Mike Faast and his band were a true treat for everybody in attendance at the Jazz in July concert series. Creating an entertaining blend of rhythm and jazz, the music was appealing from start to finish!"
George Searing – Orswellevents.com
Jazz in July – Renton Landing