Northwest band returns to the Red Bike

Swindler will bring its signature and innovative fusion of funk, groove, jazz and rock to the Red Bike at 8:30 p.m. Friday.

Swindler will bring its signature and innovative fusion of funk, groove, jazz and rock to the Red Bike at 8:30 p.m. Friday.

The band features Seattle veteran guitarist Mike Saskor of Olympic Sound Collective, Rai, Altered States of Funk, Salem and Toadstool; jazz keyboardist Willow Goodine; drummer Chris Martin and bassist Rob Cochran. Each musician brings a wide array of musical influences to the mix.

Swindler, which tours the Northwest and Alaska, is known for both lighting up the dance floor and for leading listeners through a collage of musical improvisation.

The free show is open to all ages until 11 p.m., then only 21 and older.