This website page features some of our local Vashon Island musicians who would love to have your support. Please browse their online stores and stock up on local band merchandise like t-shirts, coffee mugs, and more. If you are a local musician that would like to be included on our website and you have an online store, please email us at vashonevents@gmail.com We'd love to include you!
VASHON CALLING VOLUME I (2019)
Vashon Calling Volume I is a compilation album of Vashon musicians. Proceeds from the sales of this CD support Vashon Events. Volume I includes songs from The Droge & Summers Blend, Jeff Kanzler, Sarah Christine, JD Hobson, Rachel Harrington, Kat Eggleston, Saint Ophelia, Rusty Willoughby, N.P.O.W. (Nasty Piece of Work) aka Martin Feveyear, Danny Newcomb, Ian Moore, Publish The Quest, and Allison Shirk. Brilliantly mastered by Martin Feveyear. PURCHASE
VASHON CALLING VOLUME II (2020)
Vashon Calling Volume II is a compilation album of Vashon musicians. Proceeds from the sales of this CD support Vashon Events. Volume II includes songs from Julia Hanowell, Steve Itterly, Camille Reeves, The FieldHands, Subconscious Population, Bob Krinsky, Gregg Currty, Ara Lee James, Caspar Babypants, Joe Panzetta, Jennifer Stills, Chuck Roehm, and Kevin Joyce. Brilliantly mastered by Martin Feveyear. Cover photo by the amazing Terry Donnelly. PURCHASE
VASHON CALLING VOLUME III (2021)
Vashon Calling Volume III is a compilation album of Vashon musicians. Proceeds from the sales of this CD support Vashon Events. Volume III includes songs from Tim Couldn’t Make It, The Crisis Project, Kings of Mongrel Folk, Steve Amsden, Chris Anderson Banned, Michael Whitmore, OneNiteStand, One More Mile, Harmolade, Nate Ovsis, The Confessions, Rooster, John Browne and Mark Wells. Brilliantly mastered by Martin Feveyear. Cover photo by the amazing Terry Donnelly. PURCHASE
VASHON CALLING VOLUME IV (2022)
Vashon Calling Volume IV is the newest compilation of Vashon musicians. Proceeds from the sales of this CD support Vashon Events. Volume IV includes songs from Trolls Cottage, Todd Zimberg, Maijah, Lonesome & Pine (Steve Itterly & Lonesome Mike Nichols), Maggie Laird, Basement Tuesdays, Danny Newcomb, Carter Castle, Saint Ophelia, Julia Mark and Wilson Abbott. Brilliantly mastered by Martin Feveyear. Cover photo by the amazing Terry Donnelly. PURCHASE
ALLISON SHIRK
Vashon Event's own Co-Director, Allison Shirk is an all-original country rock musician. Her music tells stories of a small town girl with an honest quality that shines through her voice and guitar. Born in Corpus Christi Texas, Allison has a southern quality that draws you in. She's a sweetly southern artist with an edge. Smart, beautiful and talented, she is a breath of fresh air. Allison’s music blends her Texas country roots with her love for vocal jazz and blues.
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ARA LEE
Call it soul, call it folk, call it gospel, Ara sings like a woman with something to say, in a voice that makes you stop and listen, with lyrics that make you remember why you decided to be human once upon a time. Crediting Nina Simone and Rumi among her influences, Ara is equally comfortable with stripped down acoustic-driven folk and her signature soulful, tribal grooves. Known for her hair-raising voice and commanding stage presence, Ara Lee’s shows cut straight to the gut. Backed by her band they're nothing short of a full tilt revival. PURCHASE
AURORA BRIDGE
Aurora Bridge. A four-piece minamalistic crusty sludge punk. You want to tear some paint off the walls, turn this up to 11 and annoy the neighbors. Ethan - Guitar/Vox, Mica - Bass Vox, Matt - Guitar, Gaven - Drums PURCHASE
BASEMENT TUESDAYS
Formed in late 2018, Basement Tuesdays is a punk rock super group. The trio consists of members from 20 Eyes, Ouch Pouch, and Petrichor. Their combined musical styles produce bangin' sound and a killer live show. They just released their first single in February of this year. Band members are: Chick Green-Drums and vocals, Frosty Bowden- Bass and Vocals, Dimitrius Brown- Guitar and Vocals. PURCHASE
BOB KRINSKY
Born in New York City in 1950, then growing up in White Meadow Lake, New Jersey, Bob Krinsky has a lifetime passion for songwriting under his belt. He has performed his songs in coffeehouses, clubs and festival stages from the Big Apple, New Jersey and the Catskills Mountains, to west coast venues such as the Oregon Country Fair, Seattle Folk Life Festival, Seattle Freemont Fair, Okanogan Family Fair, Vashon Island Earthfair, and other roots places. Anybody that knows Bob knows that he has two true passions in his life...his family first and foremost, with his music not far behind. It shows. It's contagious. PURCHASE
BUDDHA IN A BOX
"Inspired by the 80s, but not stuck there"
Buddha in a Box records original postmodern alt-sounds.
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CARTER CASTLE
Carter Castle, who classifies himself more as a ‘folk-driven’ singer/songwriter, says his music definitely carries elements of blues. “Sometimes it’s about oppression and grief; other times it’s farcical. Blues was the foundation for so many other musical art forms to follow,” says Castle. “I like ‘roots’ music and blues is the ultimate roots music.” Originally from Maryland, Castle played the 1980’s Greenwich Village music scene. He performed with the likes of Iris Dement and Rod MacDonald and soloed in Seattle area venues including The Tractor Tavern and Folklife Festival. He has also played in several gigs at the Blue Heron Art Center. PURCHASE
CASPER BABYPANTS
Christopher Ballew is an American musician and was lead singer of the alternative rock group The Presidents of the United States of America. He also performs as a children's artist under the pseudonym Caspar Babypants. Enjoy great music for the whole family plus check out the t-shirts and onesies! PURCHASE
CHUCK ROEHM
Chuck Roehm started writing his own music about ten years ago to express his lyrical ideas and melodies as well as his perceptions about life and living. His upbeat style of music has been described as “Cosmic Folk.” PURCHASE
CHRIS ANDERSON & FRIENDS
Many of you may know Chris from The Coop, a sweet little jam spot on the Island that's off the grid, but only by design. It's a place for community, where our amazing local (and some off-island) musicians gather to entertain their friends and family. Chris is also a member of Poultry In Motion, a really fun band to go see live and kick up your heels to. A number of Vashon musicians join Chris on this album - Carter Castle, Tim Kehl, Kim Thal, Renee Leboeuf, Steve Amsden, Wilson Abbott, Chris O'Brien & Jaco Pastoral. PURCHASE
DANNY NEWCOMB
There’s authentic goodwill knitted into the music Danny Newcomb's music. When he's not at his Vashon farm with his family (plus sheep and chickens and geese and sometimes pigs), he embodies a lifelong rocker not chasing forgettable accolades. With a 12-string in hand, Danny showcases his lyrical content and modern Americana vocal stylings with an obvious appreciation for classic songwriters. PURCHASE
DANNY O’KEEFE
In the 1970's, Danny O'Keefe put out a string of albums that cemented his reputation as being among the best songwriters of his generation. These days, casual fans know him best for his Top Ten hit "Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues." Look in the dictionary under "singer songwriter" and you'll see a picture of Danny O'Keefe. His guitar and voice lead you beyond ditty world, deep into the land of poetry and we are proud that he is a member of the Vashon community. PURCHASE
DEEP ENERGY ORCHESTRA
Bassist/Composer composer Jason Everett (Mister E), teams up with prog-phenom Trey Gunn (King Crimson) and Indian percussion master Selvaganesh (John McLaughlin, Masters of Percussion), 7-string violinist Radhiker Iyer and a Seattle-based classical string ensemble. PURCHASE
DREW PISTON
Originating from Northern Idaho, Drew Piston was let loose on the world shortly after the disappearance of Harris Burdick. He quickly learned to conceal his panache and wicked insight behind a facade of normalcy, but to this day is unable to mask his inexplicable appeal to buzzards and other scavengers of the animal kingdom. Nowadays, Piston can be found on the islands of the Salish Sea, building songs out of c-clamps and storm clouds or hibernating beneath a blanket of slingshots and omelets. Relying on woody guitars and his traffic-like voice, he rarely frightens American audiences.
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ELAINE SUMMERS
Elaine Summers is a singer-songwriter, producer, artist, activist, and just a pretty amazing woman. This is Elaine's first full length solo record - she signed a deal in 1996 with Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard to his label Loosegroove Records. The song "The Real Low Down" was in the movie "Coming Soon" and song, "Gone to Stay" was in the movie "Homegrown". The record came out in 1997. She did a short tour with Heart members, Ann & Nancy Wilson to promote this record. PURCHASE
FENDERSHINE
Fendershine is Vashon rock band of yesterday whose music will get you dancing around your kitchen in no time. Members of the band included Eric Frith (guitar/vocals), Rick Vanselow (guitar/vocals) and Kim Thal (violin/vocals), Ellen Parker (bass/vocals) and Stephen Buffington (drums). PURCHASE
THE FIELDHANDS
We never get tired of this album from another band of yesterday. Their sound is melodic and fender rich. Their songs have a melancholy shine with strains of country and folk running through an electric sound. Members of the band included Jon Whalen, Dorsey Davis, Richard Lipke, and Emory Medima-Boyajian. PURCHASE
THE GREBES
The Grebes is an island band fronted by Devin Sullivan (guitar/vocals) and backed up by Kevin Moe (drums/vocals) and Chris Hayward (bass/vocals). These three guys came together to form one of the most innovative bands in island history. Says Mike Marlatt of Trolls Cottage: "Grebes are one of the most creative songwriting bands that have a classic, yet fresh sound". PURCHASE
GREG DEMBER
Greg Dember is a singer-songwriter, piano player and other-instrument player, living in Seattle and Vashon Island, WA. His music bounces around amidst the genres of indie-pop, indie-folk, nerd-rock, and esoteric/eclectic. PURCHASE
GREGG CURRY
Gregg Curry’s new solo album “Moonlight Songs”, produced by Martin Feveyear, shows him to be an American original with a diverse group of ten songs. Martin put it this way: "Gregg Curry is a natural born story teller… A big thinker… I had so much fun making this record with Gregg. His sweetness, empathy and enthusiasm are contagious. I'm very proud of this album….This ex lawyer come troubadour, with his deep southern roots is the real deal. A true American songwriter….Well done my friend." Gregg (guitars, dobro, percussion, lead and backing vocals) and Martin (piano and percussion) assembled a great line-up of regional musicians including Joy Mills (vocals), Mark Pickerel (drums), Dave Pascal (bass), Lucien LaMott (pedal steel, lap steel, and slide guitars), Kat Eggleston (guitar and vocals), Doug Pine (dobro), Jami Sieber (cello), Kim Thal (violin), Rob Witmer (accordion), and Rebekah Belilaqua Kuzma, Sarah Howard, and Dianne Krouse (vocals). Be ready to dig deep into the roots of Americana. STAY TUNED ON WHERE TO BUY
GUS REEVES
Gus Reeves has been writing and recording original material and collaborating professionally for over a decade. Gus was honored by the Illinois Arts Council with an Artist Fellowship Award, worked as a vocalist at the Chicago Recording Company, and appeared as a featured artist on Acoustic Chicago. Locally, he won the Voice of Vashon competition. PURCHASE
IAN MOORE
Originally from Austin, Ian Moore's music contains elements of psychedelic rock, soul, folk, rock and roll, world music and blues, with deep literary influences. From lullabies to dance songs, his music fits every mood. Also check out the coffee cups, t-shirts, and virtual guitar/songwriting classes. PURCHASE
IKE HARMON
Ike's LP of 12 original Indie Rock songs, "These Mansions Made of Sky", was released October 1, 2017. It is a high-concept and sweeping work full of passionate and articulate intensity. Ike holds music as the highest possible expression of truth, beauty and harmony and feel blessed to be able to pursue his musical vision with unremitting passion and complete freedom. PURCHASE
JAMIE STILLWAY
Jamie Stillway has been quietly establishing herself as one of the top acoustic fingerstyle guitarists of her generation. With her first electric guitar recordings, the City Static EP, Jamie demonstrates the broadening of her compositional palette and her versatility as a musician, seamlessly incorporating ambient, jazz, classical, and pop elements. As she created space for silence in her life, the constant background noise of the city became more and more noticeable—a droning static hum that inspired Stillway’s most experimental and compelling work to date. PURCHASE
JD HOBSON
If there is one word that sums up JD Hobson, it would be “authentic,” not just because JD’s family lineage links him directly to the heart of Virginia Appalachian folk and blues tradition, but also because his music comes directly from the heart. PURCHASE
JEFF KANZLER
Jeff Kanzler is a Seattle born Singer-Songwriter who later moved to Los Angeles, then a remote part of the Alaskan interior, and now resides on Vashon. His music is primarily Americana with traditional instrumentation, his song lyrics profound with poetry. His voice is scratchy in all the right ways, and his guitar playing is soulful. This is the kind of CD you never get tired of listening to. PURCHASE
JENNIFER STILLS
Jennifer Stills has been a Singer/Song Writer for over two decades now. She has recently transplanted from Portland to her new nest on Vashon Island. She is the daughter of the American rock musician Stephen Stills and has been playing her sultry soulful songs from LA to Hollywood, Phoenix to Nashville and now Portland to Seattle. Needing a quiet comfortable and inspiring place to continue to develop herself and her music, she now calls Vashon home. She falls in love with each new town she creates and plays in, and the feeling's mutual. PURCHASE
JOE PANZETTA
Joe Panzetta is a multi-instrumentalist, singer songwriter and composer. He fronts the alt-folk rock band, Saint Ophelia, and has released 9 self-produced albums. His 2010 album, Sat Sangeet, which features mantras from Buddhist, Hindu and Kundalini Yoga traditions recorded with a lush sonic landscape garners most of his 3k monthly listeners on Spotify. But the predominant thread through his music produced from 1989 to present day is acoustic guitar-based melodic songs. PURCHASE
JOHN BROWNE
John Browne played coffeehouses in the 60's, and joined pH Phactor Jug band in SF in '66. After disappearing into the Oregon wilds, he returned to music performance again with his jug, folks, Americana tunes. Hippie forever! ^..^ PURCHASE
JOHN SCHUH
John Schuh is a founding member of Koolylootch, the early 90s Freak Folk Hootenanny combo from Madison, Wisconsin known for its members swapping instruments between songs and doing their early gigs with a single snare drum. John recorded his solo album Showtime at Madison's Smart Studios in December, 1993. After moving to Seattle, John played bass in the World Music group Skinwalkers and the Avant Jazz outfit Free Radical Quartet. John lives on Vashon Island near Seattle, where he continues to perform and display his visual art. PURCHASE
JT WINGETT
JT Wingett is an island musician that has performed at The Coop and also at various showcases on the island. Check out his CD release entitled Wakulla Beach. PURCHASE
JULIA HANOWELL
Julia Hanowell grew up on Vashon and has continued to play music ever since she first stepped on stage her freshman year at VHS’s Open Mic. She wrote ten original songs while living in a wonderful home in Oakland that was named “the Meyer Lemon House” because of the beautiful lemon tree, garden, and chickens that she and her roommates looked after. Julia loves to create songs with many harmonies that tell an authentic and meaningful story. PURCHASE
KAT EGGLESTON
Kat Eggleston's incomparable music has dazzled audiences around the world, from intimate clubs to concert halls and festivals. Her original songs have won worldwide acclaim for their lyrical and emotional truth and her powerful yet gently beautiful voice. PURCHASE
KEVIN ALMEDIA
Kevin Bernardo Almeida grew up in LA’s San Fernando Valley where he began playing upright bass in the 4th grade. He studied with Nat Gangursky for 3 yrs and soon took up a Fender fretless-electric bass to play with the school jazz band. At this time bands like the Eagles, America, Crosby-Stills-Nash, Little Feat and Neil Young captured his head and he learned to play enough steel stringed guitar to get himself heard and color his future songwriting. Today he plays solid body, acoustic-electric and upright basses and acoustic guitar, writes songs and sings from deep-down in his life and heart. PURCHASE
KEVIN JOYCE
Kevin is a singer/songwriter, actor, writer and director. He has toured Europe as a soloist with a Spanish Choir, composed music for Buffoons with UMO Ensemble, sang with Joan Baez in Teatro Zinzanni, and posted youtube videos singing upside-down with a face on his chin. Kevin was a member of the Vashon band Good Dog in the early 90’s, along with the usual suspect. Most of his most popular music is satirical and inappropriate for family audiences, unless they are families familiar with inappropriate material. His CD Say It features an all-star list of collaborating musicians, including Francine Reed, Stu Hamm, Eyvind Kang, and Hans Teuber and is available on iTunes. PURCHASE
MAGGIE LAIRD
Vocalist/pianist/songwriter Maggie Laird performs originals, jazz standards, and a range of multi-genre favorites. According to Scott Yanow, author of The Jazz Singers, "Her music can be thought of as jazz with a pop sensibility, displaying her roots in rock, pop, cabaret and the theatre while always having the spirit of jazz." PURCHASE
MAMIFFER
Mamiffer is an American band based in Seattle, Washington. It started out as a solo project for former Pyramids and Everlovely Lightningheart member Faith Coloccia that later saw several session musicians and collaborators, most consistently Aaron Turner of Isis fame and who would later become Coloccia's husband. PURCHASE
MIKE DUMOVICH
Mike Dumovich is a singer-songwriter and storyteller whose pensive music displays a soulful depth and fragile nuance, held together by his radiant guitar plucking. A native son, his lyrics are rife with idiosyncratic imagery and metaphors that speak to growing up in the woods of the Pacific Northwest and the pastoral life of Vashon. He’s had the privilege of working with artists such as Eyvind Kang, Laura Veirs, Bill Frisell, Josh Tillman, and Karl Blau on previous records and shows, and is also known for his charitable work on Island. For several years, he has organized the Chautauqua Music Festival and other fundraisers for causes close to his heart. PURCHASE
MINDY MANLEY LITTLE
Mindy Manley Little first received recognition as a writer through a children's recording, originally done for her daughter's kindergarten class, entitled The Alphabet Operetta. This recording went on to be selected as one of the year's best by Entertainment Weekly and was also a Booklist Editor's Choice.
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MONDO MOE
Kevin Moe grew up right here on Vashon Island. The isolation and tranquility of island life led him to the pathway of music from a very early age. Kevin took his first guitar lesson at age 10. He played clarinet and oboe in the school band. Kevin passed the time by perfecting his craft. After leaving the island, Kevin studied classical guitar at Western Washington University under the instruction of David Feingold. Everyone needs a little Mondo Moe in their CD library! PURCHASE
MONICA SCHLEY
Seattle harpist, Monica Schley, plays classical, folk, new music, chamber, improvisational, avant garde, jazz and rock. She has worked with Butch Morris, Evan Flory-Barnes, Jherek Bischoff, Secret Chiefs 3, Seattle Rock Orchestra, Jim Knapp, Hey Marsailles and Kanye West. PURCHASE
ONENITESTAND
In 2013, OneNiteStand decided they wanted to record some orginal songs. First, they had to pick which songs they wanted to do that might best reflect what they felt represented their wackiness with hidden talents hidden beneath. Sometime in June of that year they set up some time at Jeff Woollen’s studio on Vashon. After laying down 8 tunes, they decided to take it upon themselves to add the rest of the tracks in their own studios. They already had the basic stuff in the can and only needed to add some solos and voice. Eight years later, after some final last minute mixing/mastering from Martin Feveyear, they released eight songs on Bandcamp. PURCHASE
OUCH POUCH
Ouch Pouch was formed in the winter of 2016, bringing together bassist and lead singer Joziah Cladoosby, guitarist Isaiah Montemayor, and drummer Chick Green. Ouch Pouch original music has a distinctive alt-rock sound, and they are recently released an EP which can be found both on Sound Cloud and Band Camp. PURCHASE
PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY
Like the restless waters and grey skies that envelop their natural environment on a small island west of Seattle, POH's music recalls a bit of Rusty and Scott’s 1980's Seattle bands Pure Joy and Room Nine, as well as Rusty's 90's band Flop. Fueled by Colorado Kool-Aid and Washington's finest, their music is alternately hypnotic and poppy, hazy and groovy, distorted and dreamlike.
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PETE DROGE
Pete Droge is an alternative/folk rock musician. His distinct sound and songwriting will carry you away to your happy place. Merch includes coffee cups, CD's, downloads, and more. To read about this project and listen to rarities, visit petedroge.substack.com PURCHASE
PETRICHOR
You may know Petrichor as a band made up of two recent VHS graduates, or you may know it as the smell of the earth after it rains. Dimitrius Brown and Iris Sackman started playing music together four years ago, and have since released an EP and several singles. Listen to this Vashon duo for a meld of alternative and indie sounds, and of course, some rain dancing. PURCHASE
THE PHARMACY
Don't take the title of this album as gospel. Stoned & Alone is meant to be shared with as many ears as possible, sober or otherwise. Crank it up at your next dance party and watch the sparks fly. Or drop it on your turntable when you're sitting solo and high and soak it up. No matter how you ingest this, The Pharmacy will provide the perfect soundtrack. PURCHASE
POSSE IMPOSSIBLE
Posse Impossible is a Vashon Island based music collective that mixes up a booty shaking blend of funk, rock and hip-hop. The rhythm section consists of Gabriel Blake (Trolls Cottage) on drums, Brian Forsythe (Little Big Man) on bass and Ian Bradley on lead guitar (Stoney Beach). MC’s Simon Hathaway and Kael Noah lay down smart, funny and inspiring lyrics over the grooves. Add the soulful vocal styling of Genelle Benker and you have a full on party in your ear holes. Posse Impossible blends funk, rock and hip hop with a hint of Balkan folk into a bouncy, big-beat band that will be sure to get you moving.
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PUBLISH THE QUEST
Publish the Quest, a band with deep Vashon roots that has made a name for itself worldwide as both a musical and philanthropic force. Jacob Bain & The Publish Quest, incorporates a plethora of Afro-beat elements and folk/rock/alternative leanings. PURCHASE
RUSTY WILLOUGHBY
Rusty Willoughby is one of Seattle's unsung alternative veterans. The vocalist/guitarist was an early favorite of the Emerald City's underground scene in the mid-'80s, leading the neo-psychedelic group Pure Joy. One they find their way there, his albums live in your CD players for years, never getting tired. PURCHASE
SAINT OPHELIA
The Alt Folk-Rock band, Saint Ophelia is a five-piece ensemble fronted by vocalist/guitarist Rebekah Kuzma, singer songwriter Joe Panzetta, and pedal steel magician Dan Tyack. With a killer rhythm section of Wesley Peterson on drums and Chuck Keller on bass, their original songs run the gamut from groovy to rockin’ to spacious, and seem to move through them rather than from them. PURCHASE
SARAH CHRISTINE
Sarah Christine’s music activates healing and transformation. She is a catalyst for change who uses her soulful, soothing siren to convey messages of pure love and Divine connection. Through high vibrational lyrics and heart opening affirmations, she creates uplifting musical experiences that ignite the senses & penetrates the soul! PURCHASE
SOME’TET
Guitarist/composer Michael Whitmore began a weekly gig at the Snapdragon Café. Over the next 3 years this jam grew into a full-blown ensemble, the whole kit & caboodle. The sound is mellow, almost west coast cool, with moments of intense invention. Add a samba beat, a torch song, an art song. PURCHASE
SONG & LEGEND
Vashon Islanders, Bob Koch (keys) and Rod Smith (electric guitar), have been making music as Song & Legend since 2007. With a stellar performance from our great friend, Chetan Joshi, on 'Protection Mantra'...a 5000 year old Sanskrit protection mantra! Also a rare recorded music making adventure with beloved Islander, Steve Saul...'Ripchord, The Rooster' PURCHASE
STEVE ITTERLY
Steve Itterly is a singer-songwriter with a penchant for conjuring up images we all find familiar. He draws from a deep well of American musical traditions and delivers a sincere down-home vibe like a true storyteller. Steve’s music is made of the stuff of mountain air and dusty roads; it finds itself in the coziest corners and makes your bones dance.
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STRAY RAILS
Stray Rails are a Rock and Roll band. Inspired by the sounds and songs of traditional Rock and Roll, Blues and Country. Peter Smith, Rick Hansen, Qyn Humphreys, and Jake Whitson add their own energy to the train that keeps rolling. PURCHASE
SWEDISH FINNISH
The key to the Swedish Finnish pop magic are bodacious hooks that earworm their way into your brain, instantly memorable. Glorious three-part harmonies soar through songs, guitars intertwine and the beat is steady. Delicious summer-time slices of sonic heaven. GMR fans will instantly recognize Rod and Andy from The Fuzz (check out the mighty Best Kept Secret). And, of course, Scott Sutherland was one of the brains behind Ladies and Gentlemen, Your King County Queens as well as the guitar star of Tom Dyer’s New Pagan Gods. Includes unlimited streaming of Swedish Finnish via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. PURCHASE
TEN CENT TIME MACHINE
Ten Cent Time Machine has been playing original music together since August of 2013. Drummer Graham Hazzard is an accomplished drummer with several state titles in percussion. Kai li Scheer is classically trained in music and is an excellent bass player. Quinn McTighe has been writing music for a few years. They went to Vashon High School together and this music is hard rock. PURCHASE
TROLLS COTTAGE
Twenty plus years of genre-blending music mixed with intoxicating lyrical depth, local reggae band Trolls Cottage is hypnotically simplistic with music soaked in lyrical contemplations. PURCHASE
THE VASHON SESSIONS
The Vashon Sessions is a collaborative music project based in western Washington. Its goal is to bring together some of the Pacific Northwest’s best folk musicians to create something new. LISTEN
WILSON ABBOTT
A collection of mostly acoustic original songs with a swampy vibe written and recorded over many years. I grew up mucking about in marshes and swamps and that feel is reflected here. All songs were written by me and recorded in my home studio with the occasional help of a few friends. Special thanks to Stephen Bean and Jim Brinkley on keyboard, Curt Blumer harmonica and Mark Goldman drums. Some robot also helped out with percussion. The acoustic slide guitar is an old Hilo Weissenborn style Hawaiian I found in my wife's family's attic. (Released 3/09/22) PURCHASE