Bands, Musicians, Venues, and Live Music in Tri-Cities Washington
About the Music Scene
A guide to the live music scene in the Tri-Cities is presented in the following subject categories:- What's Happening?
- Acoustic, Blues, Jazz, Swing, and Venues
- Alternative, Country, Hip Hop, Metal, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, and Venues
- Folklife
- Karaoke
- Open Mic
- Christian & Gospel
- The Archives
What's happening?
Summer Concert Series
- Taverna Tagaris (Richland) is offering a Summer Concert Series through September 25 with Acoustic Minds (rockin’ twins weaving some serious soul) performing on July 30 & 31.
- Thunder on the Island is every Wednesday from 6 - 9 pm at the Clover Island Inn parking lot in Kennewick with live music, burgers, hot dogs, and a beer garden. Velvetones (rock, blues, country, and reggae) will be performing July 28. Admission is free.
Pablo Cruise Concert - July 31
Pablo Cruise will be performing July 31 for an outdoor concert at the Clover Island Inn in Kennewick from 6 - 11pm. Tickets for the concert are $20 and are available at the hotel's front desk, or to order by phone, call 586-0541.
Patty Taylor Fundraiser Benefit - August 1
A fundraiser benefit for Patty Taylor is scheduled for Sunday, August 1 from 3-6pm at the AVA Wine Rooms (Kennewick). There will be food, wine, and a silent auction. Music will be provided by Eddie Manzanares and Café Blanco. Cost is $20 at the door.
"Patty Taylor was diagnosed five years ago with breast cancer but had almost beat it. It returned last June, and she underwent a regimen of chemotherapy that left her sick and unable to work in the garden she loved. She completed chemotherapy in April and was declared cancer-free. She thought she was done with cancer but then she discovered had brain tumors" - read more at Tri-City Herald.
According to Patty, "we will be here on Sunday for my fundraiser. I sure hope you are coming! I am so excited to see everyone and see what my wonderful friend has put together for me. I know Sherri (Manzanares) is working very very hard to make this a superb event and I am so humbled by the support I receive from all of you" - read more at pattytaylor.blogspot.com.
Southside Jam - August 1
The Southside Jam & Motorcycle Show is from 5 - 8pm on August 1 at Southside Church, 517 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Music will be provided by Broken, Rick Mugrage, and Duncan Pryce. Games will be available for kids. Admission is free.
Steve Haberman's Volunteer Jam II - August 7
Bluezette and JB Productions present the Steve Haberman's Volunteer Jam II. Celebrated Broadway performer Clare Bathe, called the greatest vocalist since Sarah Vaughan, will be performing along with a dozen music groups during a twelve-hour concert on August 7 from 12 noon until midnight to benefit the Benton Franklin Volunteer Center. Cost is $25 and the concert will be held at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick.
Ted Brown Music, Ranch & Home stores and Adventures Underground are ticket outlets for cash and check purchases. Credit card purchases can be made through the Volunteer Center (509-582-0631). Tickets will also be available at the door during the event.
Tri-Cities Event Calendars
To find out who's performing at the various venues in the Tri-Cities, check the following event calendars:- Bookwalter Winery
- Hear Where
- Open Mic in the Tri-Cities
- Tagaris Summer Concert Series
- The Emerald of Siam
- The Entertainer
- Tri-CityHerald.com
- Tri-Cities Promotions (all ages - pop punk, indie, metal)
Walla Walla & Yakima Event Calendars
Are you planning to go to Walla Walla or Yakima for an evening? If so, check out who is performing by viewing the following event calendars:- Sapolil Cellars (located on E. Main St in Walla Walla)
- Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
- WallaWallaMusic.com (musicians, bands, venues, and the local music scene in Walla Walla)
- Yakima Herald On Magazine (look for the link titled Nightlife)
Acoustic, Blues, Jazz, and Swing Music Performers
Mary Lou Gnoza and Stevie Haberman
Mary Lou Gnoza and Stevie Haberman (GrooveTC.com) perform your favorite music from many genres including Broadway, Jazz, Blues, and especially the Great American Songbook. You’ll find Mary Lou and Stevie at many regional venues, special concerts, and charity functions. Stevie also performs with BlueZette.
Saturday Morning Live with Jeff and Stevie
Pianoman Steve Haberman and disc jockey Jeff Phillips have a morning radio show on KONA 610AM that airs from 10 to 11 a.m. every Saturday. The show features commentaries by Steve and Jeff, as well as interviews with various guest performers.
Swing Unlimited
Swing Unlimited is non-profit group that was formed in 1979 and performs Big Band era music at dances, dinners, weddings, parties, and charitable events throughout the Mid-Columbia region.For more information, contact Larry Bunch at (509) 943-0668.
Tri-Cities Big Band
The Tri-Cities Big Band, a non-profit organization, was formed in the Summer of 2005. Their mission is to raise money to assist student music teachers in the Tri-Cities area, along with making music the community can enjoy. Many of the band members are full time music educators.
Tri-Cities Jazz Society
Tri-Cities Jazz Society was formed in 1980 to support traditional jazz music. Ever since the Society was formed they have been able to feature world-class musicians including pianist/songwriter Mose Allison, guitarist Howard Alden, Gypsy Jazz Group Pearl Django, John Stowell's Scenes, and guitarist and Richland alumni Larry Coryell.
Band and Solo Artist Biographies
A biography list of some of the individuals and groups who typically perform at wineries, wine bars, and coffee shops in the Tri-Cities is provided below:
Anton Sinkov (classic guitar)
Barry Bergstrom (jazz, R&B, nu-jazz)
Ben Macy Trio (jazz)
Blue Mountain Spanish Sound (high energy acoustic)
Bluestone Jazz Trio (jazz, groove, blues & standards)
BlueZette (retro classics from the 60's & 70's)
Carolee Carrarra (jazz singer)
Chalkline (acoustic, rock, alternative)
Chase Thompson and the Reach (pop, alternative, rock)
Cindy McKay (acoustic)
Dan Myers (improvised acoustic and synthetic arrangements)
Dara Quinn Project (jazz, funk, rock fusion)
Note: Dara used to perform with the Rockin' Teenage Combo.
Don Millard (acoustic blues)
Doug Rice Guitarist (acoustic fingerstyle, jazz, rock, funk, and blues)
Eagle Wing Trio (jazz) - features Barry Bergstrom (sax),
Doug Rice (guitar),
and Kurt Gustafson (stand up bass)
Eddie Manzanares and Café Blanco (Latin flair for smooth mood or high energy)
Frazer Wambeke Trio (jazz, blues, funk)
Gary Danielson (jazz sax, clarinet, flute)
Gary occasionally performs with the Columbia River Dance Band on Wednesday evenings at the Pasco Senior Center. Also, he occasionally
performs with Steve Haberman (keyboard) and Dave Gilten (guitar) at the Emerald of Siam.
Hot Heads of Gypsy Jazz (Django Reinhardt style jazz) - features Doug Rice (guitar),
Joe Smart (guitar), and Kurt Gustafson (stand up bass).
John Crigler (jazz pianist)
Kevin Selby (contemporary classic with a slightly jazzy edge) -
Kevin also performs with other musicians including Doug Rice (guitarist),
Jan Goolsbey (harmonica), Gary Danielson (sax, clarinet, flute),
and Norm Karin (guitarist) as part of The Kevin Selby Experiment.
Matt Larsen Trio (jazz, funk, rock)
Norm Karin (jazz/pop guitarist)
Note: Norm performs with Troy Lydeen
(trumpet) and Brian Thrall (bass, keyboard, mandolin) as the Dry Side Jazz trio (bossa novas, blues and swing). Brian Thrall also performs with
Chalkline.
Rachel Bade-McMurphy Quartet (traditional and contemporary jazz)
Robert Burroughs (electro-acoustic violin)
Note: Rob is either performing with Chuck Williams as
Strings Attached or with other friends at
The Emerald of Siam.
The Real Smooth as Jazz (smooth jazz)
Romagossa Blu (folk-rock, Latin, reggae, blues)
Straight Up Jazz (jazz - cool, bebop, Latin, ballad, and swing)
Wayman Chapman (blues, R&B, jazz)
Wilson Ford Project (R&B)
Acoustic, Blues, and Jazz Music Venues
The musicians listed above typically perform at wineries and other establishments such as
- AVA Wine Rooms (Kennewick)
- Bookwalter Winery (Richland)
- Canyon's Edge Tasting Room (Kennewick)
- Casa Vino (Richland)
- Roxy Wine Bar (Kennewick)
- The Barrel House Cafe & Wine Bar (Kennewick)
- The Emerald of Siam (Richland)
Alternative, Country, Hip Hop, Metal, Rhythm & Blues, and Rock Performers
Band Biographies
A short biography list of some of the groups who typically perform at "all ages" venues, night clubs, and taverns in the Tri-Cities is provided below.
45th Parallel (rock, alternative, progressive)
Ashylus (metal)
Blue is Cold (alt. country, americana, roots rock)
Brick (classic rock)
ChoiceFatal (metal, alternative, rock)
Colorblind (rock and roll)
Diamond City Murder (death metal)
Duncan Pryce (blues, rock, classic rock)
Folding In (rock, alternative, metal)
IV (rock, alternative, original)
Johnny Colton (country and southern rock)
MissyG (country classic, southern rock)
Mistica (metal)
Mortal Remains (death metal)
MudShark (rock, alternative, southern rock)
Nasty Jack (rock)
No Rest (rock, grunge, alternative)
Nuketown (country)
Pirates of the Columbia (rock)
Plants Eat People (punk, surf, indie)
Plastic Soul (pop/soul)
Primitive Circus (variety, cover)
Retread (classic rock 'n roll)
Run From Cover (alternative, rock)
Stress Fed Addiction (metal, alternative, hardcore)
Sugar Bush (high energy rock)
The Burner Brothers Band (progressive rock & blues)
The Definition Of (acoustic pop punk)
The Millionaires Club (alternative rock, blues)
Note: Tom hosts Open Mic at the Uptown Bar & Grill and the
Parkade Bar & Grill.
The Shades (classic rock and pop)
The StrataCats (classic rock, country, funk)
The Vaughn Jensen Band (blues, southern rock, indie)
Trespasser (country, rock, acoustic)
Hip Hop
Tri-Cities Hip-Hop
Tri-Cities Hip-Hop is a local network of Hip-Hop performers residing or doing business in the Tri-Cities area. There are over a dozen performers that are members of this network. Mighty Mixtape is a project that brought together a group of rising Tri-Cities hip-hop artists to release a complilation of their songs during October 2009. These songs are available for download from CDBaby.
Alternative, Country, Hip Hop, Metal, Rhythm & Blues, and Rock Music Venues
The venues that are listed below have frequent live music events:
Kennewick
Espo's Sports Bar & Grill - 107 Vista Way, 783-1904
Ice Harbor Brewing Company - 206 N Benton St, 582-5340
India Palace Restaurant - 830 N Columbia Center Blvd # E, 737-1414
Jack Didley's - 109 W Kennewick Ave, 585-5665
Jack•son's Sports Bar & Restaurant - 3320 W Kennewick Ave, 783-4392
Classic Island Casino - 8524 W Gage Blvd, 374-3289
Parkade Bar & Grill - 207 W Kennewick Ave, 586-6006
The Branding Iron - 213 W Kennewick Ave, 586-9292
The Pub - 7001 West Clearwater Avenue, 735-7868
The Red Room - 711Vineyard Dr., 626-253-6007
Note: This is a coffee house - all ages (alcohol free) venue that typically features performers from outside the Tri-Cities region.
The Warehouse - 108815 E. Badger Rd.
Richland
Dax's Bar & Grill - 1004 Lee Blvd, 946-4884
Jack•son's Sports Bar & Restaurant - 99 Lee Blvd., 946-8118
Kimo's Sports Bar - 2696 N Columbia Center Blvd., 783-5747
Ray's Golden Lion - 1353 George Washington Wy, 946-0606
Note: this is mostly an all ages venue that features punk and metal performances.
Uptown Bar & Grill - 1373 George Washington Wy, 946-5330
Folklife
The Three Rivers Folklife Society (3RFS) was organized in 1988 and is dedicated to promoting folk music in the Tri-Cities. They sponsor a coffee house, several concerts, contra dances, song circles and the annual Tumbleweed Music Festival in September.
Karaoke
Looking for Karaoke venues in the Tri-Cities? If so, check out Tri-Cities Karaoke where you can find both a calendar that shows different venues by day of the week and a list of DJ / KJ service providers.
Open Mic in the Tri-Cities
For those who like to jam at open mic sessions then check out Open Mic in the Tri-Cities which is a site dedicated to promoting all of the open mic shows in the Tri-Cities.
Christian & Gospel Music
Upcoming Concerts
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound - The Renewed & Reloaded Tour
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:30 PM
Faith Assembly - 1800 N. Rd. 72 - Pasco, WA
Ticket Info
Gaither Homecoming Tour
Gaither Vocal Band
Thursday, October 14, 2010 @ 7:00 PM
Toyota Center, Kennewick, WA
Ticket Info
Event Calendars
The following resources can be used to find Christian and Gospel related music performances in the Tri-Cities region:- Tri-CityHerald.com: Christian Events Gospel Events
- CCAuthority.com
- ChristianConcerts.com
- iTickets.com
- K-Love Concerts & Events
- Positive Life Radio
- Wilson Promotions
Photos from Christian Concerts, Festivals, and Local Events in the Northwest
You can see Keith's photo album of various Christian concerts and events in the Northwest.
The Gathering
Gather4Him, a Pasco-based ministry, sponsors The Gathering, an annual youth outreach event that has been held each year since 2001. The Gathering 2009 CD is now available for purchase from Gathering Records along with a couple of other CDs that feature performances by Mantle, September Motion, Broken, and other performers.
Band and Solo Artist Biographies
A short biography list of some of the Christian and Gospel music performers in the Tri-Cities is provided below.
Brazen Layver (Christian / Powerpop / Rock)
Broken (Christian / Rock)
Bryson Foster (Christian / Hip Hop / Rap)
Josh Romaine (Christian Rap / Hip Hop / Christian)
Pamela Kinsey (gospel with shades of jazz and R&B)
The Archives
321 Art Space
321 Art Space (closed) - the former owner still runs www.funkytonkrecords.com
Ivory Jazz
Ivory Jazz (closed)
Reactor - Tri-Cities' Magazine
Aaron Pogue published the Reactor - Tri-Cities' Magazine from 2005 through 2007 that followed the local Tri-Cities music scene and more. He left the magazine to focus solely on creative writing. Check Aaron's website to see what he has been working on.
Tracy Roberts and Tri-CityEvents.com
Tracy Roberts is an event planner who used to maintain Tri-CityEvents.com which listed upcoming events in the Tri-Cities. In addition, she coordinated the Meltdown Music Fest 2008. She also used to perform in the band Kiva which disbanded in 2006. Recently, she has been active in promoting the annual Mid-Columbia Earth Month as a representative of the Sustainable Energy & Environmental Network.
Tri-City Music Archive
The Tri-City Music Archive was an ambitious project that started in 2005 to serve as a visual history of underground and independent music from the Tri-Cities. The last flyer archive update was in August 2006. The archive currently has 468 flyers going back to the early '90s associated with 576 bands and 56 venues.
The flyers section still allows anyone to leave a comment on a flyer to share a good memory from the show or just to let others know they were there!