Issaquah is making music on Wednesday, June 21 in celebration of Make Music Day. Make Music is a free celebration of music around the world every June 21st. Launched in 1982 in France as the Fete de la Musique, it is now held on the same day in more than 700 cities and 120 countries when musicians take to the streets, sidewalks, and parks to play. Entire communities come out to listen, dance, and join in making music.In Issaquah, musicians are taking to the streets in Downtown. There will be several outdoor performance areas and many non-traditional indoor spots. Outdoor areas include City Hall Steps, Historic Train Depot, Library Corner, Pedestrian Park, Tiger Mountain Stage located next to Pelage Spa and the Historic Shell Station. There will be an open mic and sign-up sheet available on a first come basis in the lot North of Music and Arts located at 170 Front Street North. Indoor venues include the Senior Center, artEAST, Art By Fire, Yum-E Yogurt, Capri Cellars and Vino Bella. The list of musicians is long and eclectic.Make Music is open to anyone who wants to take part. Every kind of musician, young and old, amateur and professional, every musical style take part to perform. All the performances are free and open to the public. None of the performers are paid and all contribute their time for free.
A schedule of venues and musician times will be available at the event. Festivities start at 5:00 pm and finish at 9:00 pm. Everyone is invited to participate in the All Instrument Flash Mob on the steps of City Hall from 6:00 to 6:30 performing Louie, Louie. Join in the fun – bring your instruments and a small amplifier and let’s make some beautiful music together. Once you've had the chance to Make Music, mark your calendar for the chance to experience some great local outdoor summer concerts!WHEN: Tuesdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
WHERE: Issaquah Community Center
GOOD TO KNOW: Lots of room to dance and local restaurants in walking distance for lunch
- July 11: Duo Finelli
- July 25: Recess Monkey (Stick around after the show for Chalk Art Festival!)
- August 8: The Not-Its
- August 22: Brian Vogan and his Good Buddies
WHEN: Tuesdays; July 11 through August 29 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
WHERE: Locations vary; Sammamish Commons Park, Beaver Lake Park, and East Sammamish Park
GOOD TO KNOW: Pack a lunch, plan to play at the park before/after the show
- July 11 – East Sammamish Park – Leapin’ Louie, cowboy comedy
- July 18 – Klahanie Park – Nate Jester, illusionist
- July 25 – Commons Plaza – Alex Zerbe, comedy/juggling/magic
- August 1 – East Sammamish Park – Electrick, jump roping
- August 8 – Commons Plaza – Noise Guy, comedy
- August 15 – Klahanie Park – Recess Monkey, kid rock band
- August 22 – East Sammamish Park – The Not-Its!, dance party
- August 29 – Klahanie Park – Jack and Kitty, musical duo
WHEN: Tuesday evenings; July 11 through August 29 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
WHERE: on the lawn outside the Issaquah Community Center
GOOD TO KNOW: Pick a favorite downtown restaurant or try one for the first time and then walk over to the concert. Crowds often begin gathering as early as 6:00 pm for community picnicking.
- July 11: Creedence Revelation (music of Creedence Clearwater Revival)
- July 18: Beat Project (Top 40 dance)
- July 25: Chris Anderson (smooth jazz, classics, soul and country)
- August 1: Platinum Spandex (‘80s rock and glam metal)
- August 8: Filé Gumbo (swamp blues, Cajun and zydeco)
- August 15: Nearly Dan (music of Steely Dan)
- August 22: Notorious 253 (hits and hip hop)
- August 29: Copastetic (old-school funk and R&B)
WHEN: Thursday evenings; July 13 through August 31 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
WHERE: Located at Pine Lake Park; additional parking available at Discovery Elementary as well as shuttle service from the Park-and-Ride on 228th Avenue
GOOD TO KNOW: Pack a picnic or purchase hot dogs and ice cream
- July 13 – Funaddicts, upbeat hits from 50s to today
- July 20 – Chance McKinney, industrialized country
- July 27 – The Infinity Project, Journey tribute
- August 3 – LeRoy Bell, soul/blues/folk
- August 10 – Curb Appeal, classic to current dance hits
- August 17 – Fabulous Roof Shakers, rhythm and blues
- August 24 – Sammamish Symphony
- August 31 – Yogoman Burning Band, Jamaican/New Orleans dance
WHERE: Si View Park, 400 SE Orchard Drive in North Bend
GOOD TO KNOW: Plenty of tasty food options available from Farmers Market vendors
- June 8 - Paul Green (Jazz/Blues)
- June 15 - Norman Baker & the Backroads (Americana and Alt-Folk)
- June 22 - Charlatones (Blues & Rock)
- June 29 - Pat McHenry (Country)
- July 6 - The Fabulous Murphtones (Classic and Modern Rock)
- July 13 - True Romans (Rock and Classics)
- July 20 - 3 Trick Pony (Classic Rock)
- July 27 - Michele McNany (Folk and Country)
- August 3 - Winterlings (Indie Folk)
- August 10 - Nick Drummond (Upbeat Alt-Folk)
- August 17 - Amigos Nobles (Flamenco and World Beat)
- August 24 - Ranger and the Re-Arrangers (Gypsy Jazz)
- August 31 - Joy Mills Band (Americana and Roots)
- September 7 - Eastside Jam (Rockin' Blues)
Rockin 0n the Ridge
WHEN: Every other Thursday: June 22nd through August 31
WHERE: Ridge Ampitheater
GOOD TO KNOW: music starts at 7:00 pm; bring a blanket and a picnic dinner or dine at a nearby restaurant
- June 22 - Hit Explosion, 70's/80's Dance
- July 6 - Cherry Cherry, Neil Diamond Cover
- July 20 - The Davanos, Classic Rock
- August 3 - Beatnik's, 60's Cover
- August 17 - 8 Second Ride, Country Dance
- August 31 - Atomic Pop, Top 40 Dance
WHEN: First Friday; July 7, August 4, September 8; from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
WHERE: downtown Issaquah - along Front Street
GOOD TO KNOW: free events include live music around every corner, hands-on art projects and some special surprises
Gas Station Blues Concert Series
WHEN: 7:00-9:00 pm on Thursdays from July 13th through August 24.
WHERE: at the historic Hailstone Feed Store, 232 Front Street in Issaquah
GOOD TO KNOW: In addition to the music, experience a beer garden and barbecue.
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