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Evil Wizard performs at Refuge Coffee grand opening

Evil Wizard saxophone player Spike Clark performs “Moment’s Notice.” Photo by Scott Hobbs.

On May 30, 2025, local jazz group Evil Wizard played at Refuge Coffee’s grand opening event. Local vendors such as 907 Bagel Company, Alaska Soft Serve Company and The Modern Indigenous also had pop-ups at the business throughout the day.

Attendees fill the venue for the event. Photo by Scott Hobbs.
The quartet takes turns soloing during their performance. Photo by Scott Hobbs.
Tyler Wood plays the drums for the quartet. Photo by Scott Hobbs.
Anan Siackhasone plays keyboard. Photo by Scott Hobbs.
Spike Clark swaps between the saxophone and clarinet throughout the performance. Photo by Scott Hobbs.
Bassist Vernon Lindemuth performs “Round Midnight.” Photo by Scott Hobbs.
Many in the crowd recognized Evil Wizard’s rendition of “Cantaloupe Island.” Photo by Scott Hobbs.
Clark swaps from saxophone to clarinet for “Passion Flower.” Photo by Scott Hobbs.
The quartet finished its performance with a round of solos before concluding their set. Photo by Scott Hobbs.