Dean Backholm 05/02/2026 — 05/02/2026 630 to 930p

As the days grow longer and the air turns fresh, you have two perfect ways to enjoy the music: settle into a cozy seat indoors surrounded by soft spring light, or step out onto our patio and soak in the sunshine and blooming season. Whether you’re nestled inside or enjoying the open-air vibe outdoors, you won’t miss a note—our patio speakers keep every beat flowing.

Sip something bright (or spirited), settle in, and let the music set the tone for your spring evenings. Check out our events calendar to see the live music lineup blooming in the weeks ahead.

While reservations are highly recommended, they are not required. Join us for an unforgettable experience blending the charm of the indoors with the energy of the outdoors. The Cottage awaits you for a perfect blend of sunshine, music, and springtime atmosphere.

e and his brother Doug shared a bedroom when they were kids. Every night mom would call up the stairs around 8 p.m. and say ‘hey boys it’s time to stop singing and go to sleep.’ The two brothers were a bit like the Baker Boys, performing in local bars in Pullman, Washington while both attending Washington State University. The duo was called “Back to Back.” Later in Seattle, he formed a popular duo, BACKHOLM/HALL, with Patti Hall, 2007 New Music Awards “Breakthrough Country Artist of the Year”.

In 2007, Music and Media International (MMI) of Los Angeles signed a national publishing contract picking up all 11 tracks from his first CD “A Question for You”. In 2008, “Mother and Child” was selected by the National March of Dimes for a debut fundraiser compilation CD called “Stork Tunes.” Artists on the project include Billy Joel, Wynona, Norah Jones, Sinead O’Connor and others. Proceeds from the sale of the new CD will fund the nonprofit’s efforts to give every baby a healthy start in life. That same year, “Turn Off the Moon”, a co-write with Cheryl Ashton, Cathy Serum and Richard Davis of Nashville, was a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition, one of the largest contests in the industry.

At the Kauai Music Festival, “Undeniable” and “Long Way Home” were honored as two of the seven best songs out of the more than 2000 entered in the conference songwriting contest. The video for “Long Way Home” took second place.

The Texas Songwriters’ Cruise is a respected songwriters’ gathering held each year in the Caribbean on a cruise ship. Hundreds of songwriters gather to perfect their craft and submit songs for judging. Dean and Cheryl Ashton’s songs “Undeniable” and “Long Way Home” took home the Grand Prize. Both are currently being shopped to Nashville artists and record companies.