Take an hour break and rejuvenate with Pike Place Market. Every Wednesday in August we will be showcasing a new Market busker to entertain you through your mid-week lunch break.

Join us to support local music and our amazing Market Buskers during this time of no live music. Plus, we could all use a little mid-week rejuvenation and this is a perfect opportunity to recharge, relax and enjoy that Market sound we’ve all missed from the comfort of your work-from-home desk.

So grab your lunch at the Market (tip: Pick-up and order ahead – click here. Delivery options – click here) or make a delicious Market lunch with your fresh local ingredients then tune in every Wednesday on the Market's Facebook page from 12pm to 1pm.

Buskers are accepting tips through Venmo. A couple of dollars goes a long way for these artists. If you want to send the busker a tip just shoot them a Venmo.

August Lineup

August 5^th - Jonny Hahn (piano)

If you have ever been to the Market chances are you have seen Jonny Hahn playing his piano on Pine Street. Jonny is one of the Market’s oldest buskers and is an icon for the Market. It felt only natural for Jonny to kick off our series. So sit back, grab some food and enjoy. Venmo: @Jonny-Hahn

August 8th - Carly Ann Calbero and Jeannie Rak

August 19th - Jeffery Circus (piano)

August 26th  - PK Dwyer (guitar)

Want to hear more Market music? Be sure to check out our IGTV for Music Mondays where we showcase more of your favorite buskers.

To learn more about which businesses are open for walk ups, dine-in, takeout, curbside pickup or delivery click the icons below. 

If you've ever seen Emery Carl perform, you know how mesmerizing–and unforgettable–he can be. Carl is one of the longest-performing buskers at the Market, continuing a seven-year run that has him busking as a full time job. It's tough going, but performing is Carl's passion and that love fuels his efforts day in and day out.

The Kansas native captivates crowds with his multi-tasking feats, often playing the harmonica and the guitar while spinning a hula hoop, twirling on one foot, and more.

Carl has had past lives as a youth minister and worship director, and served a 10-year stint in the Air force National Guard. For more information on Carl and for samples of his music, head to his official website.

When from alternative soul artist Whitney Mongé moved from Spokane to Seattle in 2007 to pursue an audio engineering degree, she rented an apartment in Pike Place Market's Stewart House. "I've been connected to the Market from the get-go," she says.

Though she'd sung and played guitar in church for years, Mongé hadn't considered pursuing a career as a recording artist. That changed when she noticed the Market's buskers.

Buskers have performed at #pikeplacemarket for at least 40 years. More than 300 buskers perform annually, at designated spots throughout the market. Singers like Brandi Carlile and Whitney Monge got their start here- you never know what future superstar you may be listening to!

Night scene at Pike Place Market with busker Emery Carl. Thanks to @olyvian for sharing her fave Market photo with us for the #mycharmstory contest. Contest runs thru 11/30. Share your pics, use #mycharmstory and you’ll be entered to win a #marketcharm! Go to PikeUp.org if you want one now.