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The Local Music Scene: Bootsy Holler releases new book on Seattle indie rock world

An iconic music photographer is returning to the Pacific Northwest to celebrate the release of her book Making It: An Intimate Documentary of the Seattle Indie, Rock & Punk...

The Local Music Scene: Smooth September

September music is kicking off with a smooth start with A Smooth Night in Edmonds - Featuring the E. Pruitt Band | Hardwick Productions This one is high on the...

The Local Music Scene: Summer of Music – August edition

Welcome to the summer of music in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace. This is the second part of a two-article series. August is full of so much music, there...

The Local Music Scene — Summer of Music: July Edition

Welcome to the summer of music in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace! With so much going on this will be a two part series, starting with July. July brings...

The Local Music Scene: Behind the scenes of vinyl mastering with Levi Seitz

Ever wondered how a record is made? What about how a Grammy winning record is made? In nearby Brier, tucked away in a private studio, master lacquers are being...

The Local Music Scene: The Kids Are Alright

Or so the lyrics go. So, these aren’t kids, but The Who lyrics popped in my mind after meeting the incredibly talented and ambitious musician, festival-creator and entrepreneur Olive...

The Local Music Scene: New year, new music options 

We are two weeks into 2025, and I’m already so excited by all the music filling the calendar! New bands are forming, musicians are releasing new music, and new...

The Local Music Scene: All about the holidays

It’s an Edmonds Kind of Christmas! And we even have our own song to enjoy it. Local Edmonds crooner (and motivational speaker, author, consultant and songwriter) Richard Taylor Jr....

The Local Music Scene – Let’s get Yacht-Y!

As the days get darker, and all eyes are on election news, it might feel like an escape would be nice. If you can’t take a vacation, then maybe...

The Local Music Scene interview: Joshua Radin and Ron Pope coming to Edmonds Center for the Arts

It’s the season to cozy up and enjoy being serenaded with songs written about love. The Edmonds Center for the Arts has put together the perfect show to combat...

The Local Music Scene: Sober October — Rock, roll and sobriety

As a musician playing in bars, wineries, festivals, and more, I have found it is common for people to think live music goes hand and hand with alcohol and...

The Local Music Scene – Let’s get FEST-ive with September festivals

September brings in a change of weather, a change of schedules for many people and some of Edmonds’ favorite festivals! PorchFest Edmonds PorchFest Edmonds, the first weekend of September, highlights music...

The Local Music Scene – August is going to be TASTE-y

We are heading into my favorite time of the year for music. Outdoor festivals are happening, and you can find live music every night of the week. Summer nights...

The Local Music Scene for July — Surf’s up this summer! Catch a wave, catch a show

Surf music is taking over Darrell’s Tavern on July 19-20  When you hear surf bands you probably think of the Beach Boys. That’s not what you will find at the...

The Local Music Scene: Turn it up this month by turning up

Music is taking over the town for June So much great stuff happening this month I couldn’t focus on just one thing. Here are the top highlights and where to...

The Local Music Scene for May – Outta town or nearby, you don’t have to go far to hear new music

New band alert — The Outtatowners I had the opportunity to meet an emerging band that everyone should be keeping an eye on. The band started with saxophonist Tyler Rogers....

The Local Music Scene for April – Location, location, location

As the saying goes, location is everything. And for music Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood are stepping it up with more and more locations to enjoy live music. For...

The Local Music Scene for February — Songwriters take center stage

Il Viale is hosting the songwriter event of the month this Thursday, Feb. 15. The Songwriter Night, held the third Thursday of each month as part of Art Walk...

The Local Music Scene for November: New album release by local musician

Local musician Jordan Campbell has released a new album. The album is available now on bandcamp (always a great way to support artists as the artists actually get paid)...

The Local Music Scene for September: Take a chill pill — there’s still time to catch this local band

If you love '80s music (like me) and love a good band story (like me) then you must keep reading. I have been following Nikki and the Fast Times...