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Music Groups, Musicians, and Venues in Tri-Cities Washington

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About the Music Scene

The music scene in the Tri-Cities is categorized as follows:

What's happening?

Tri-Cities Event Calendars

To find out what's happening around the various venues in the Tri-Cities, check the following event calendars:

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:

Acoustic, Blues, and Jazz Music Performers

Mary Lou Gnoza and Stevie Haberman

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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

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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

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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:

Thumbnail image: Barry Bergstrom Barry Bergstrom (jazz, R&B, nu-jazz)

Thumbnail image: Ben Macy Trio Ben Macy Trio (jazz)

Thumbnail image: Blue Mountain Spanish Sound Blue Mountain Spanish Sound (high energy acoustic)

Thumbnail image: Bluestone Jazz Trio Bluestone Jazz Trio (jazz, groove, blues & standards)

Thumbnail image: BlueZette BlueZette (retro classics from the 60's & 70's)

Thumbnail image: Carolee Carrarra Carolee Carrarra (jazz singer)

Thumbnail image: Chalkline Chalkline (acoustic, rock, alternative)

Thumbnail image: Chase Thompson Chase Thompson and the Reach (pop, alternative, rock)

Thumbnail image: Cindy McKay Cindy McKay (acoustic)

Thumbnail image: Dan Myers Dan Myers (improvised acoustic and synthetic arrangements)

Thumbnail image: Dara Quinn Project Dara Quinn Project (jazz, funk, rock fusion)
Note: Dara used to perform with the Rockin' Teenage Combo.

Thumbnail image: Don Millard Don Millard (acoustic blues)

Thumbnail image: Doug Rice Guitarist Doug Rice Guitarist (acoustic fingerstyle, jazz, rock, funk, and blues)

Thumbnail image: Eddie Manzanares Eddie Manzanares and Café Blanco (Latin flair for smooth mood or high energy)

Thumbnail image: The Frazer Wambeke Trio Frazer Wambeke Trio (jazz, blues, funk)

Thumbnail image: Gary Danielson's Vienna Nocturne CD Gary Danielson (jazz sax)
Note: Gary occasionally performs with the Columbia River Dance Band on Wednesday evenings at the Pasco Senior Center.

Thumbnail image: John Crigler John Crigler (jazz pianist)

Thumbnail image: Kevin Selby Kevin Selby (soothing sounds for your soul) - also, check out The Kevin Selby Experiment

Thumbnail image: Matt Larsen Trio Matt Larsen Trio (jazz, funk, rock)

Thumbnail image: Norm Karin Norm Karin (jazz/pop guitarist)
Note: Norm performs with Troy Lydeen and Brian Thrall as the Dry Side Jazz trio (bossa novas, blues and swing)

Thumbnail image: Rachel Bade-McMurphy Quartet Rachel Bade-McMurphy Quartet (traditional and contemporary jazz)

Thumbnail image: Robert Burroughs Robert Burroughs (electro-acoustic violin)
Note: Rob is either performing with Chuck Williams as Strings Attached or with other friends.

Thumbnail image: The Real Smooth as Jazz The Real Smooth as Jazz (smooth jazz)

Thumbnail image: Romagossa Blu Romagossa Blu (folk-rock, Latin, reggae, blues)

Thumbnail image: Straight Up Jazz Quartet Straight Up Jazz (jazz - cool, bebop, Latin, ballad, and swing)

Thumbnail image: Wayman Chapman Wayman Chapman (blues, R&B, jazz)

Acoustic, Blues, and Jazz Music Venues

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The musicians listed above typically perform at coffee shops and other establishments such as The Barrel House Cafe & Wine Bar (Kennewick), The Emerald of Siam (Richland), and The India Palace Restaurant (Kennewick). The Bookwalter Winery (Richland) hosts at least one music performance each week throughout the year.

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.

Thumbnail image: 45th Parallel 45th Parallel (rock, alternative, progressive)

Thumbnail image: Ashylus Ashylus (metal)

Thumbnail image: Beefy Beefy (nerdcore, hip-hop)

Thumbnail image: Blue is Cold Blue is Cold (alt. country, americana, roots rock)

Thumbnail image: Brick Brick (classic rock)

Thumbnail image: ChoiceFatal ChoiceFatal (metal, alternative, rock)

Thumbnail image: Colorblind Colorblind (rock and roll)

Thumbnail image: Diamond City Murder Diamond City Murder (metal)

Thumbnail image: Duncan Pryce Duncan Pryce (blues, rock, classic rock)

Thumbnail image: Folding In Folding In (rock, alternative, metal)

Thumbnail image: IV IV (rock, alternative, original)

Thumbnail image: Johnny Colton Johnny Colton (country and southern rock)

Thumbnail image: MissyG band MissyG (country classic, southern rock)

Thumbnail image: Mistica Mistica (metal)

Thumbnail image: Mortal Remains Mortal Remains (death metal)

Thumbnail image: Nasty Jack Nasty Jack (rock)

Thumbnail image: Nuketown Nuketown (country)

Thumbnail image: Pirates of the Columbia Pirates of the Columbia (rock)

Thumbnail image: Plastic Soul Plastic Soul (pop/soul)

Thumbnail image: Primitave Circus Primitive Circus (variety, cover)

Thumbnail image: Retread Retread (classic rock 'n roll)

Thumbnail image: Run From Cover Run From Cover (alternative, rock)

Thumbnail image: Stress Fed Addiction Stress Fed Addiction (metal, alternative, hardcore)

Thumbnail image: Sugar Bush Sugar Bush (high energy rock)

Thumbnail image: The Burner Brothers Band The Burner Brothers Band (progressive rock & blues)

Thumbnail image: The Millionaires Club The Millionaires Club (alternative rock, blues)
Note: check this site to find out when Ton Gnoza is hosting open mic night...

Thumbnail image: The Shades The Shades (classic rock and pop)

Thumbnail image: The StrataCats The StrataCats (classic rock, country, funk)

Thumbnail image: The Vaughn Jensen Group The Vaughn Jensen Group (blues, southern rock, indie)

Thumbnail image: Trespasser Trespasser (country, rock, acoustic)

Hip Hop

Tri-Cities Hip-Hop

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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

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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

Thumbnail image: Expo's Sports Bar & GrillEspo's Sports Bar & Grill - 107 Vista Way, 783-1904

Thumbnail image: Ice Harbor Brewing CompanyIce Harbor Brewing Company - 206 N Benton St, 582-5340

Thumbnail image: India Palace logoIndia Palace Restaurant - 830 N Columbia Center Blvd # E, 737-1414

Thumbnail image: Jacksons Sports BarJack•son's Sports Bar & Restaurant - 3320 W Kennewick Ave, 783-4392

Thumbnail image: Classic Island Casino King of Clubs Showroom at Classic Island Casino - 8524 W Gage Blvd, 374-3289

Thumbnail image: Parkade Bar & GrillParkade Bar & Grill - 207 W Kennewick Ave, 586-6006

Thumbnail image: The Beach Eatery & Surf BarThe Beach Eatery & Surf Bar - 109 W Kennewick Ave, 585-5665

Thumbnail image: The Branding IronThe Branding Iron - 213 W Kennewick Ave, 586-9292

Thumbnail image: Map to The Pub The Pub - 7001 West Clearwater Avenue, 735-7868

Thumbnail image: The Red RoomThe 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.
Thumbnail image: The WarehouseThe Warehouse - 108815 E. Badger Rd.
Note: This venue features pop punk, indie, and metal performances. See Tri-Cities Promotions for a schedule of upcoming events.

Thumbnail image: TrashTrash - 117 W Kennewick Ave, 586-7878

Richland

Thumbnail image: Dax's Bar & GrillDax's Bar & Grill - 1004 Lee Blvd, 946-4884

Thumbnail image: Jacksons Sports BarJack•son's Sports Bar & Restaurant - 99 Lee Blvd., 946-8118

Thumbnail image: Kimo's Sports BarKimo's Sports Bar - 2696 N Columbia Center Blvd., 783-5747

Thumbnail image: Ray's Golden LionRay's Golden Lion - 1353 George Washington Wy, 946-0606
Note: this is mostly an all ages venue that features punk and metal performances.

Thumbnail image: Uptown Bar & GrillUptown Bar & Grill - 1373 George Washington Wy, 946-5330

Folklife

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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 the second Friday each month from September through May or June. In addition, they sponsor several concerts during the year and the annual Tumbleweed Music Festival that draws over 30 performers.

Christian & Gospel Music

Event Calendars

The following resources can be used to find Christian and Gospel related music performances in the Tri-Cities region:

Photos from Christian Concerts, Festivals, and Local Events in the Northwest

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You can see Keith's photo album of various Christian concerts and events in the Northwest.

The Gathering

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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.

Thumbnail image: Brazen Layver Brazen Layver (Christian / Powerpop / Rock)

Thumbnail image: Broken Broken (Christian / Rock)

Thumbnail image: Bryson Foster Bryson Foster (Christian / Hip Hop / Rap)

Thumbnail image: Josh Romaine Josh Romaine (Christian Rap / Hip Hop / Christian)

Thumbnail image: Pamela Kinsey Pamela Kinsey (gospel with shades of jazz and R&B)

The Archives

321 Art Space

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321 Art Space (closed) - the former owner still runs www.funkytonkrecords.com

Ivory Jazz

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Ivory Jazz (closed)

Reactor - Tri-Cities' Magazine

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Reactor - Tri-Cities' Magazine was a great publication that followed the local music scene and more. Unfortunately, this publication ceased with the August 2007 issue. However, back issues are still available online in PDF format.

Tri-City Music Archive

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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!

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