Tenderpile’s Smile Aisle is a jazz trio out of Bellingham consisting of eight string guitar, keyboard, and drums.  The concept of this project is to play music that is melodic and easy to listen to, while also being subtly complex and technical, in a configuration suited for the most intimate spaces.  Covering a range of material from Pat Metheny to Stevie Wonder, Tenderpile's Smile Aisle aims to showcase this selection of instrumental deep cuts as a key ingredient for a perfectly relaxed and social environment.

Clinton Fearon and the Boogie Brown Band return to Guemes Island once again.  Bringing with them the sound of the islands.  

Clinton Fearon is a composer, songwriter, singer and player of instruments since his early teens, and a professional since the age of 19.He was born in Jamaica and become the bassist, vocalist and lyricist for the mythic Gladiators, as well as a session musician for Coxsonne Dodd in Studio One and Lee 'Scratch' Perry's at Black Ark, two of the main producers on the island at this time. He also composed some everlasting bass lines for well-known artists like Yabby You, Jimmy Riley, Max Romeo, Junior Byles and many others.

After leaving Jamaica 1987, Clinton Fearon start a new career from Seattle. With other musicians of the Gladiators, he decided to stay in the US and to found The Defenders. The band built a nice following in the Northwest. After five years the band split and Clinton Fearon formed the Boogie Brown Band with local musicians in 1993.

Each song of Clinton Fearon is a strong message coming from the heart of a man who dedicates his life to help a better world to come. With chiselled music and poetic lyrics, he opens reggae to a wider audience who simply loves his beautiful songs.

$30 Online Advance Adult $35 Day of Adult/Kids 12 and under are free.
Event starts @ 6:30 p.m.

Use link below to buy tickets.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clinton-fearon-the-boogie-brown-band-tickets-1988936423383?aff=oddtdtcreator

There are limited tickets for this event, tickets will be available to purchase online.

No outside food , drinks or water bottles allowed. But don’t worry we have water, drinks and a special event menu to order from.

Ben Starner (Keys) & Phillip Nakano  (sax, flute, and percussion) are masterful musicians steeped in the classics.  A delightful journey into a wonderful world of music.

The Enthusiasts! Feet stomping, homemade and heart-full rock and roll. Based and placed in Anacortes, WA, celebrating the absurd beauty of life.

This is an all ages show. Kids 12 and younger are free of charge. Adults are $20

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992107482105?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tenderpile’s Smile Aisle is a jazz trio out of Bellingham consisting of eight string guitar, keyboard, and drums.  The concept of this project is to play music that is melodic and easy to listen to, while also being subtly complex and technical, in a configuration suited for the most intimate spaces.  Covering a range of material from Pat Metheny to Stevie Wonder, Tenderpile's Smile Aisle aims to showcase this selection of instrumental deep cuts as a key ingredient for a perfectly relaxed and social environment.

The Soulstice Review is a collection of "Soul Jazz" featuring the music of Grant Green, Rusty Bryant, JB's, the inspirational roots of Scott Pemberton’s original music. Performed by Scott and his band. This show is a celebration of music and the return of summer to the Northwest. We will open the evening with a set by Ben Starner.

This is not a typical Scott show, but don’t worry if that is what your looking for he will be back Labor Day weekend September 5th to deliver that performance.

This is an all ages show advance online tickets available for $20. Day of $25.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scott-pembertons-soulstice-review-w-opener-tom-savage-tickets-1990888240320?aff=oddtdtcreator

Karl Blau

Karl Blau is an American indie rock and country vocalist, producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, previously based in Anacortes, Washington for over two decades. A member of the Knw-Yr-Own/K Records collective, he is known for his musical output, live shows, and self recording and distribution. According to AllMusic, "Blau's sounds include grafting folk and country-rock onto hazy blues, rocksteady reggae, '70s soul harmonies, and ceremonial-sounding flutes, bossa nova, dub, and experimental drone in an unpredictable, shape-shifting mixture of elements."

Frank Hurricane

Frank Hurricane is a folk and blues musician based in Athens, Georgia. He is celebrated for his distinctive blend of storytelling and music, which reflects his diverse experiences and travels across America.

Check out this video about Frank Hurricane:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tivIvq92gk

Kids 16 and younger free with Adult. Adults $20

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Cascade Cody

A folk musician continuing in the spirit of the traditional roots of the great storytellers. Bringing life to old tales and new ones.

Natural Israel (it’s his real name):

An emotional songwriter with a voice that can stop you in your tracks and quiet a busy barroom, Natural has been writing and recording since 2011, with releases spanning the early Iron Constitution EP, the 2023 folk and Americana collection These Lonesome Highs, and a run of singles in 2024–25 including "All The Wolves," "Honest Man," and "The Love We Grow."

Chad Henry

Lyric-forward narrative songs in the folk tradition with modern musical influences.

Chad’s sound is rooted in the Oklahoma scene he grew up in — Red Dirt, gospel, and working‑class rock — a background that shaped his writing into a plainspoken but emotionally precise narrative voice.

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About Tony Furtado

Tony is an evocative and soulful singer, a wide-ranging songwriter and a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist adept on banjo, cello-banjo, slide guitar and baritone ukulele who mixes and matches sounds and styles with the flair of a master chef (he’s also an accomplished sculptor, but that’s another story). All of the music of America is in Tony’s music. Relix hit the nail on the head when writing of Tony: “True talent doesn’t need categories.” 

“Tony Furtado, banjo player, is back…in a big way,” writes banjo master Tony Trischka in his liner notes to Decembering, the brand-new album from Tony Furtado. “He’s planted his flag in the midst of the fertile ground that is modern banjo. Texturally fresh, confidently audacious, rich and giving, this recording is a masterpiece.” Decembering is a welcome return to the banjo and a much-needed ray of sunshine and light in these troubled times. 

Tony has performed throughout the world at top venues and appeared at such prestigious music festivals as the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, Jazz Aspen, Kerrville Folk Festival, Strawberry Music Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Sisters Folk Festival, San Jose Jazz Festival and countless others. He especially values the opportunities he has had to tour with such legendary musicians as Gregg Allman and with such esteemed slide guitarists as David Lindley, Derek Trucks and Sonny Landreth.

Luke Price

Five-time Grand National Fiddle Champion Luke Price is a multi-instrumentalist performer, composer, and studio musician based in Portland, OR. He has his roots in American fiddling and swing traditions, but his interests and influences are diverse ranging through Soul, Jazz, Pop, and Americana. Luke is a Berklee School of Music alum and regularly plays and sings in a vintage soul/pop tinged band, “Love, Dean” alongside his wife Rachael Price. Luke brings a unique voice to any music he plays, whether he’s on the fiddle, guitar, or singing.

This is an all ages show! Tickets are $25 dollars for adults. Kids 12 and younger are free of charge.

Use link below to buy tickets or purchase day of at the door.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989070823377?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Wes & Carly Jones of Friends for the Ghost

Americana/Folk husband and wife duo crafting honest story telling and heartfelt harmonies into their music

friendsfortheghost.com

Shannon Patino

Mexican American singer-songwriter blending pop, folk, and Latin influences to create heartfelt, empowering, and vulnerably authentic music centered on identity, self-worth, and love in its many forms

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Chad Henry

Lyric-forward narrative songs in the folk tradition with modern musical influences.

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Cardova is a chamber soul trio. Taylor Molzahn (guitars & vocals), Nick Taylor (bass), Joel Litwin (drums) play an intoxicating blend of crowd-pleasing R&B, funk, bossa, rock, pop & boogaloo, with soulful vocals and bewitching groove. In the spirit of Dr John, Cardova creates a timeless vibe, retro and ultra-modern all at the same time.

Adults $10 , Kids 12 and under are free!

" We were the number one Anacortes band in the 1960’s, and after a 50-year hiatus pursuing solo music careers, we have reformed! Joined by local drummer Braydn Krueger (Lonely Forest), Utopian Monk play a wide variety of tunes for both listening and dancing, but our basic style is raw country and Texas roots music, played in the tradition of the great Texas storytellers. We play music by Lyle Lovett, Glen Campbell, Guy Clark, Vince Gill and Alison Krauss - as well as hits by Tom Petty, Jackson Browne and The Rolling Stones, and a few original tunes thrown in."

Come join the fun! This is a free all ages show.

Tenderpile’s Smile Aisle is a jazz trio out of Bellingham consisting of eight string guitar, keyboard, and drums.  The concept of this project is to play music that is melodic and easy to listen to, while also being subtly complex and technical, in a configuration suited for the most intimate spaces.  Covering a range of material from Pat Metheny to Stevie Wonder, Tenderpile's Smile Aisle aims to showcase this selection of instrumental deep cuts as a key ingredient for a perfectly relaxed and social environment.

Danny grew up by the beach, and in between surfing sessions trading chords and songs with the other beach boys, there was always a guitar around. His original music is a mix of folk rock funky jazzy fusion, slide and slack key guitar a harmonica on a rack with smooth soulful raspy vocals

Danny loves doing cover songs, he says “I’m a self taught guitar player singer, I learned by copying the great musicians and bands I liked” Danny is also a seasoned songwriter.

“Ben Starner is a Skagit County native born and raised. Ben has always loved music and has been playing the piano since 12, getting a jump-start from his sister when she taught him Scott Joplin’s classic rag “The Entertainer.” This led to his piano lessons with the first five years of playing saturated in the genres of ragtime and stride solidifying his musical foundation and continuing to be his favored styles. Today, Ben’s love of music and excellent ear affords him the ability to enjoy and perform multiple genres, not forsaking his first loves (jazz and ragtime) but in the true spirit of these styles, adds to the richness of his musical artistry. “

Zach Hamer founding member of Skagit Counties Indie Folk Rock band, “Kuinka,” has been writing material for an upcoming new solo album. His solo endeavors will be under the pseudonym Forest Stoke and the music style will gravitate towards the Country genre.

Come check what Zach has been up to!

Thanks to community support this is a free all ages show.

Show starts at 6:00pm

Tenderpile’s Smile Aisle is a jazz trio out of Bellingham consisting of eight string guitar, keyboard, and drums.  The concept of this project is to play music that is melodic and easy to listen to, while also being subtly complex and technical, in a configuration suited for the most intimate spaces.  Covering a range of material from Pat Metheny to Stevie Wonder, Tenderpile's Smile Aisle aims to showcase this selection of instrumental deep cuts as a key ingredient for a perfectly relaxed and social environment.

Puddlebox is the magnetic duo of Jason Ewald and Devon Yesberger—a fresh and funky pair with an old-school vibe and a love for the unexpected. Jason’s soulful vocals and deep-pocket drumming pairs with Devon’s cosmic piano and bass to create a sound that’s rich, playful, and deeply human. Their original songs are earnest and feel-good and their live chemistry is the kind that’ll keep you smiling through the whole set and pull you right into the present moment.

This show is a free all ages show. But that said we are suggesting a $20 donation to support these wonderful artists journey across this great nation to share their musical talents with us.

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Introducing The Jacob Navarro Trio, a collaboration featuring Jacob Navarro, Scott Goodwin and Chris Jones. 

Jacob Navarro is a long time Anacortes based musician and songwriter, who has toured the country as a guitarist with Danny Barnes, The Secret Sisters, and performed and recorded with various iterations of projects featuring his songwriting, guitar and mandolin playing. 

Scott Goodwin is a prolific drummer, vocalist and songwriter hailing from Seattle. Scott performs with The Andy Coe Band, RL Heyer, Your Sweet Action, Inhalen and Jazz Overhaul along with many others, regularly touring California, Alaska and the Northwest.

Chris Jones is a well-known Seattle-area bassist, who plays with The Andy Coe band, and regularly performs with various theater productions, including The 5th Ave and The Village Theater, and many other musical projects around the Pacific Northwest.

Tom Savage will be opening the night on Guemes!

Tom Savage is a Skagit Valley favorite on guitar and vocals. He was raised on blues and jazz, with influences like Freddie King, Django Reinhardt and The Meters.

Adults $20 Kids 17 and younger are free!

Ben Starner (Keys) & Phillip Nakano  (sax, flute, and percussion) are masterful musicians steeped in the classics.  A delightful journey into a wonderful world of music.

Danny grew up by the beach, and in between surfing sessions trading chords and songs with the other beach boys, there was always a guitar around. His original music is a mix of folk rock funky jazzy fusion, slide and slack key guitar a harmonica on a rack with smooth soulful raspy vocals

Danny loves doing cover songs, he says “I’m a self taught guitar player singer, I learned by copying the great musicians and bands I liked” Danny is also a seasoned songwriter.

Ebb, Slack, and Flood is a local Anacortes band playing funk, soul and reggae with a heavy blues accent. Their unique sound is a collaborative fusion, each member bringing different skills and styles to the table. The result is infectious blend of funk, reggae and R&B is easy to listen to and hard not to dance to.

All Ages! Adults $10. Kids 12 and younger are free.

Ben Starner (Keys) & Phillip Nakano  (sax, flute, and percussion) are masterful musicians steeped in the classics.  A delightful journey into a wonderful world of music.

Tenderpile’s Smile Aisle is a jazz trio out of Bellingham consisting of eight string guitar, keyboard, and drums.  The concept of this project is to play music that is melodic and easy to listen to, while also being subtly complex and technical, in a configuration suited for the most intimate spaces.  Covering a range of material from Pat Metheny to Stevie Wonder, Tenderpile's Smile Aisle aims to showcase this selection of instrumental deep cuts as a key ingredient for a perfectly relaxed and social environment.

About The Savage Blues Band...

 Get ready for some hard-driving, toe-tapping, classic blues when the Savage Blues Band makes its return to the Guemes Island General Store on Saturday December 27th.  They call it the blues, but their music inspires good times and dancing wherever they play. 

 The Savage Blues set-list is loaded with classic covers by artists such as Wilson Pickett, Muddy Waters,  Junior Wells, Ray Charles, Jimmy Reed, Charlie Musselwhite, Robert Cray, James Cotton, Elmore James and, of course, the three Kings:  Albert, B.B., and Freddie.  Bluesy cuts by the Doors, Rolling Stones, and ZZ Top are also on the list.

 The Savage Blues Band was founded by the late regional musical legend, John Savage, in 2005. It included a pair of MVHS high school pals and one of his adult guitar students.  They began performing as Johnny & The Moondogs, but changed the name several years after adding John’s talented son, Tom, to the lineup in 2013.

 With hundreds of gigs behind him, John ended his amazing professional career with a memorable, final performance at the Guemes Island General Store in November 2019.  Before passing on, he encouraged the band to keep playing and upholding the important legacy of American blues music.

 ...And, that’s what they’ve been doing ever since because:

 THEY’RE ON A MISSION FROM JOHN!

The band, which has some deep roots on Guemes Island, includes:

Tom Savage:  lead guitar, keyboards, blues harp & vocals
Jeff Stady:  rhythm guitar & backing vocals
Kim Westenhaver:  bass & backing vocals

Ken Morrison:  Drums

Free show! All ages welcome. Kids 12 and younger are free!

Tenderpile’s Smile Aisle is a jazz trio out of Bellingham consisting of eight string guitar, keyboard, and drums.  The concept of this project is to play music that is melodic and easy to listen to, while also being subtly complex and technical, in a configuration suited for the most intimate spaces.  Covering a range of material from Pat Metheny to Stevie Wonder, Tenderpile's Smile Aisle aims to showcase this selection of instrumental deep cuts as a key ingredient for a perfectly relaxed and social environment.

“Ben Starner is a Skagit County native born and raised. Ben has always loved music and has been playing the piano since 12, getting a jump-start from his sister when she taught him Scott Joplin’s classic rag “The Entertainer.” This led to his piano lessons with the first five years of playing saturated in the genres of ragtime and stride solidifying his musical foundation and continuing to be his favored styles. Today, Ben’s love of music and excellent ear affords him the ability to enjoy and perform multiple genres, not forsaking his first loves (jazz and ragtime) but in the true spirit of these styles, adds to the richness of his musical artistry. “

Tenderpile’s Smile Aisle is a jazz trio out of Bellingham consisting of eight string guitar, keyboard, and drums.  The concept of this project is to play music that is melodic and easy to listen to, while also being subtly complex and technical, in a configuration suited for the most intimate spaces.  Covering a range of material from Pat Metheny to Stevie Wonder, Tenderpile's Smile Aisle aims to showcase this selection of instrumental deep cuts as a key ingredient for a perfectly relaxed and social environment.

GIGS Halloween Costume Party’s 10th year since inception. (minus 2 years of covid restrictions)

Ghoulish Halloween Goodies, costume prizes, and a great time for all ages!!! Don’t be afraid, the islanders (Fidalgo or Guemes) usually don’t bite. Can’t be so sure about the mainlanders. But remember everyone is welcome. We are super excited to welcome back Tapwater to Guemes Island after almost two years.

We will have a special Halloween dinner Menu.
Doors open at 5:30pm, Kids Costume Contest 6:15pm, Music starts @ 6:30 pm, Adult Costume Contest 7:45 pm

$20 Adults in costume and online presale, $25 Adults without costume day of. (kids under 15 free)

Buy tickets for Halloween Costume Party Featuring Tapwater

The return of “Banjo Eddie’s” Banjo and return of the Guemes Island Salmon BBQ. Fresh local salmon provided by the Gwost Family. With recorded music of Banjo Eddie and live music by his friends and former bandmates and the 720 string band. This is a Guemes Island Historical Society fundraiser. Fun for all ages. No Cover. All are welcome.

A portion of the nights food sales will be donated to the historical society.