There are many bluegrass and old-timey bands out there, but none quite like PICKLED OKRA. This trio of acoustic string players from Seattle Washington breathes life into a classic genre with fresh ideas and pure family charm. Conceived in 2006 by a husband and wife team, Todd and Paisley Gray, what started out as a living room pass-time became a band in 2007 when Tony Markey joined in the fun. Our band is Tony on banjo, Todd on mandolin and Paisley on bass & all three on vocals with dulcet 3 part harmonies.
What people are saying about us...
"Although their repertoire includes many bluegrass and old-timey standards, the trio brings unique string band twists to songs that everyone will recognize."
PICKLED OKRA currently hosts a weekly jam in Seattle, and also keeps busy performing at other jams, outdoor events, pubs, and private functions... and through it all, they still make folks feel like they're guests right there in the living room
See us most Sundays at the BALLARD & FREMONT FARMERS' MARKETS (Seattle)
Jam with us most Fridays from 5-8pm at the GYPSY CAFE- 3510 Stoneway, Seattle (In Wallingford just up the hill from gasworks)
We busked at the Downtown Artwalk last night. It was super fun and we got filmed for a commercial about the 5 best free things to do in Seattle! We'll be out busking again tonight in Fremont for 1st Friday
Joe Calhoun
Seattle
Apr 19, 2010 @
12:25 PM
You folks have raised the bar for acoustic music in Seattle
Tony Markey (Banjo Dad)
Everett, WA
Oct 25, 2009 @
11:09 PM
CD #1 is almost complete! Estimated release of 11/12/2009! Come see us at Cafe Racer that evening
Bob Schmidt
Bothell, WA
Oct 19, 2009 @
11:10 AM
Myself and many friends loved having you play the Loch Nesse Snow Party and the Salsa Party! Thank you again for those fine performances. Hope to see you again some! Also I should crack my jar of pickled okra some. Peace Bob
Ralph Stanley
in my dreams
Oct 19, 2009 @
8:59 AM
I love Pickled Okra!
(okay this is a bogus post - just checkin to see if you were paying attention- buit who knows how many times he might have actually have said that! I mean whats not love right?)
Kristin Gabrielson
Seattle?
Oct 16, 2009 @
9:06 AM
Still looking forward to jamming at Bambino's one of these -- years. I keep making trips to the luthier (Sten Olsen) up the street and wishing it were the right time to jam. Ah well. Best laid plans
Tony Markey
Banjo guy
May 22, 2009 @
10:14 PM
Hi Lanny --Barb has told me much about you. Say hello to her for me also! T
Lanny Mackey, Looking Glass
Rochester, WA
Apr 29, 2009 @
11:25 AM
I miss playing.
charley
HI
Nov 25, 2008 @
7:42 PM
HI
Manjiri
Redmond
Nov 25, 2008 @
12:31 PM
All the best. All that you are doing is so cool. I hope to catch up with you sometime.
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We'll be out busking again tonight in Fremont for 1st Friday 
