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The local music scene has had many great bands over the years. Who can forget the Chevys or the Down Home Band of years gone by. Bands like The Fabulous Rhythmatics, who are still pounding it out. Kanaka Joe the original punkers, Rockfish who are still rocking Friday Harbor, Hunk a Funk, The Snags, Stockrocker, the Relics, Full Circle, SunDog, Uncle Otto, DirtMonkeys, No Exit, Solar Siblings, Sugar on the Floor, Jesus Chords, Atlantics, Silvertones, Santos de Lopez, Cheap Friends and more. Its an ever evolving state of musicians and gatherings with many great players, many who seem to show up in multiple bands. They come and they go. This island, that island. People come to these islands to live and work and play and we're very lucky to have such a great selection of musical talent. Not only are there Rockers, Blues guys, Bluegrassers, Celtic, Old Tymey players and Jazzers but a few greats drop in too! Steve Miller (yes the original joker) a legendary guitarist/songwriter has dropped into the world reknown Bella Luna Social Club on Blues Nite!, world renown violinist, Andor Toth who is one of the classical worlds heavyweights and , hey even Queensriche recorded an album here!... This Site is intended to introduce you to the players/bands and what they're about. Let me know what you think about islandsmusic.com. We accept good (and not so good) feedback, and encourage you to help us with developing this site... If you have a band or are a musician...or know some of the past groups from and around the San Juan Islands...yes our Canadian Friends too, drop us a note, we'd really like hearing from you, and we'll hook you up!...Keep on Picking |
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| Henry-James Band....Long time local players Tom Doenges, James Barkshire, Roger McGilvery and Cecil Demerleer...Rock, Country, Blisterin Slide Guitar and a great ryhthm section....there it is...go see em....check back for more local shows. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| San Juan Jazz Quintet...Every Sun. from 6-9pm LIVE @ the Bella Luna Resturant on First St....these guys are laying down, Miles, Coltrane, and the classics... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Argyle Street Jazz Band...since the 1980's this band has endured and evolved into a great traditional jazz outfit... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Anthemology...Local high schoolers doing original material...they got it going on. Avery Adams, Chris Carter, Miles Cobos and Shay Byington. Check em out on youtube right here | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Devorah...Psudoname of one of Friday Harbors longtime performers...Deb, Devorah Gottesman also known as Deb "Sundog" and other affections we wont go into...see fer yerself, check out her site(s)!!! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Fabulous Rhythmatics...Big Shoes Ryhthm and Blues. Friday Harbors Longest Living Band! You wanna dance?...These guys got the stuff that big grooves are made of...Local Islanders breakin a sweat! Available and Able! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Uncle Otto...Acoustic Guitars, Mandolin, Dobro and Harmonies that will make you swoon, mabey eh? ...they like David Lindley, the Band, CSNY, New Riders, Dan Hicks, plus original tunes. These guys are a local favorite and love to play...nice fellas check out thier link for more info on booking etc. "Old Kids on the Rock Production"... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dubious Brothers...Another island mainstay...These guys play a wide variety from Rock & Roll to the great Jazz Standards and all in between...Seasoned Players, you'll find thier palette of tunes suitable for all tastes!... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Solar Siblings...This local trio's sound is built on original tunes and great vocals. With the fabulous songwriting and vocal talents of Debbie Nash Strasser and Kirk and Cecils strong playing, their sound is distinct and fresh... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Play-Rite Boys...Classical Tunes, Jazz Standards, Eclectic and Sharp Dressers as well!...Old Skool Players fur sure! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Jesus Chords...Local Friday Harbor kinder, rocking alt country in the big city and beyond...git er done! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hunkafunk...long time Friday Harbor funk band....Michelle Labelle and Tim Franklin are currently living on the mainland in Kirkland. They have recently received kudos from www.garageband.com for their song "Hide it don't divide it"... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sugar on the Floor...Old timey folk music. True Americana w/ Michael Cohen and friends...Very Sweet Indeed... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spur....check out their My Space page for current news and whats going on in general.... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Be Careful...check em out on My Space...local Friday Harborites...put it out...see em....live...you'll luv it!
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| Rockfish...coming Soon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| District 49... Local band w/Shay and Cameron Byington, and Kyles younger brother!...really good.... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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...If you want us to list your group...
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