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Upcoming Gigs

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  • Fri
    20
    May
    2022

    Outdoor Blues Show

    5-8pm

    Skylarks Hidden Cafe

    1308 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225

     (360) 715-3642

    Outdoor show in the Wine Garden.

    Looking forward to returning to this awesome venue.

    Blues Trio Featuring Alfred Rijkers and JB Stout.

    Unofficial start of Fairhaven College 50 Year Anniversary Celebration Weekend

    Hub of info about the 50th: https://fairhaven.wwu.edu/outback-50th-anniversary
     
    Registration link: https://alumni.wwu.edu/event/testoutback-farm-50th-reunion
    Donation page: https://www.vikingfunder.com/project/31719

    Back to my ol’ neighborhood!

    Cover by Donation.
  • Fri
    20
    May
    2022

    Blues on the Patio

    9:30-10pm

    That's What I Like Island Grill   TWIL

    formerly The NorthSide 

    3236 Northwest Ave.

    Bellingham, Wa. 98225

    360-778-2766

    https://thatswhatilikeislandgrill.com/

     

     

    Join us on TWIL,s Lovely Patio.

    Celebrating Pops Birthday, Roy Boy’s Dad.

    Music starts at 6 with JP Falcon, and Leo Bootes.

    I will be there to wrap up the Show.

    Bellinghams Newest Hangout. 

    Pilipino Food at it’s Best.

    Live music several nights a week!

    https://thatswhatilikeislandgrill.com/
  • Sun
    22
    May
    2022

    Outback Farm 50th Anniversary

    9am till1pm

    Outback Farm, Fairhaven College

    South Campus WWU 

    between Fairhaven Dorms and Buchannan Towers.

    Outdoors with some cover
    Blues Brunch, Outback Farm 50 year Anniversary Party  Sunday May 22 9am-2pm
     
    9am Event starts
     
    9:30am John Hatten 
     
    10am  John Dog Trout
     
    10:30am  David Donohue
     
    11:00am  Tracy Spring
     
    11:30am JP Falcon Grady
     
    Noon Andy Koch’s Badd Dog Blues
     
    1-2 Jam Session
     
    Morning Get  together featuring Outbackers, past and Present, Live Music and Stories.

    Breakfast and coffee bring your own or there will be a Food truck.

     

    Activities on the Farm  Sat as well.   

    plus Friday warmup with Andy Koch’s  Badd Dog Blues, Outdoors at Skylarks in old Fairhaven 5-21 Fri Eve 5-8pm

    Here are links to register (Free) and more info

    Hub of info about the 50th: https://fairhaven.wwu.edu/outback-50th-anniversary
     
    Registration link: https://alumni.wwu.edu/event/testoutback-farm-50th-reunion
    Donation page: https://www.vikingfunder.com/project/31719

    I was Outback Coordinator from 77 till 82. We lived in the Cabins without Electricity or running water.

    We Grew our own food, raised Goats and other Critters and Made lots of our own Music when the day was done.

    Outback still exists today as a big Part of the Fairhaven experience, teaching sustainable, organic gardening among other great things!

    Outback 50 years and still changing Lives!!!

     
  • Tue
    24
    May
    2022

    Outdoor Blues and Taco Night

    4-7::30pm

    The Rex Bar & Grill

    19271 Best Rd, Mt Vernon, WA 98273

     (360) 466-5522

    Roots Blues, Delicious Tacos. Cold Beer!
    Had such a good time at the Rex last year, gonna start it up again!

    Music outdoors in the Pavilion, Weathers getting better, have Patio Heaters if needed
    Between Conway and La Conner.
    No Cover, Solo Show. All Ages.
    Well behaved Kids and Dogs OK!    BaaaWooo!!!!!
  • Sat
    28
    May
    2022

    Stones Throw Block Party

    Noon till 9pm

    Stones Throw Brewery

    Old Fairhaven

    1009 Larrabee Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

    Ski to Sea Weekend, Saturday Afternoon

    We are thrilled to be one of 2 bands performing out front of Stones Throw.

    We Perform at 2pm featuring, Orion Lackey, Bruce Maurier,  and Alfred Rijkers.

    Baby Cakes takes the stage at 6pm

    Free!

    Join us the day before race day as we kick off the festivities in Fairhaven a bit early! We shut down the whole street in front of the brewery and start serving beer at noon, and a portion of sales for the whole day will be donated to Vamos Outdoors Project.

    Badd Dog Blues Society starts the music at 2pm, with Baby Cakes taking the stage at 6pm and dancing into the night with us! Back East BBQ, Sage Against the Machine, and Street Dogz will be the food trucks onsite. We’ll have cider from Bellingham Cider Company. As always, all Stones Throw Block Parties are free to attend, family-friendly, and rain or shine!
  • Sat
    04
    Jun
    2022

    Outdoor Blues Show

    5-8

    Port Townsend Brewing Co.

    (360) 385-9967
    330 10th Street
    Port Townsend, WA 98368

    Thar She Blues!!!

    In the Beer Garden.

    Featuring Chester Dennis Jones, Mike Boyce and Tom Svornich

    No Cover, Super Fun!!!

     
  • Fri
    10
    Jun
    2022

    Roots Blues Dance Party

    8-11pm

    The New Moon Craft Tavern

    Saturday Night Blues Show with surprise guests.

    Featuring Alfred Rijkers and Mike Boyce.

    No Cover,  Be Safe, Be Kind!!!

    Delightful community gathering spot. Vast selection of Beers and other beverages. Excellent service. Cover by donation.
  • Sat
    11
    Jun
    2022

    Blues Concert and Dance

    6-9pm

    American Legion, Marvin G Shields Memorial Post #26

    209 Monroe St, Port Townsend, WA 98368

     (360) 385-3454

    So much Fun, We are doing it again!

    Full Band. featuring, Jim Nyby, Mike Boyce and Alfred Rijkers.

    Members and Guests

    Huge Dance Floor. No Cover

    Blues Dance Party!!!

    Be our Guest
  • Fri
    17
    Jun
    2022

    Outdoor Blues Show

    5-8pm

    Skylarks Hidden Cafe

    1308 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225

     (360) 715-3642

    Outdoor show in the Wine Garden.

    Looking forward to returning to this awesome venue.

    Featuring Dianne Ardourel and Alfred Rijkers

    Back to my ol’ nieghboorhood!

    Cover by donation
  • Fri
    24
    Jun
    2022

    Blues on the Patio

    7-10pm

    That's What I Like Island Grill   TWIL

    formerly The NorthSide 

    3236 Northwest Ave.

    Bellingham, Wa. 98225

    360-778-2766

    https://thatswhatilikeislandgrill.com/

     

     

    Join us for an intimate evening of Roots Blues on TWIL,s Lovely Patio.

    Bellinghams Newest Hangout. 

    Pilipino Food at it’s Best.

    Live music several nights a week!

    https://thatswhatilikeislandgrill.com/

     
  • Sat
    25
    Jun
    2022

    Pre Show, Movies on the Village Green

    7:15-8:15pm

    Old Fairhaven on the Green, Behind Village Books

    Pre Show Entertainment Before Movie Night.

    “Back to the Future”
  • Sun
    26
    Jun
    2022

    Private Party

    2pm

    Maple Valley

    We Love Private Parties and Backyard BBQ’s!

    Message me to book for yours!
  • Sat
    02
    Jul
    2022

    Private Party

    4-8pm

    Port Ludlow, Oak Bay

    Concert on the Green 2nd Annual.

    Back by Popular Demand!!!
  • Sun
    03
    Jul
    2022

    Outdoor Blues Dance Party

    Afternoon

    Old Alcohol Plant

    www.oldalcoholplant.com
    310 Hadlock Bay Rd, Port Hadlock, WA 98339
    (360) 390-4017

    Red, White, and BLUES Celebration, More details forthcoming.

    Outdoors In the Courtyard, 

    Fantastic Food, atmosphere and service.

    Hotel and Art Gallery too! 
  • Mon
    04
    Jul
    2022

    Private Party

    2-10pm

    The Farm

    Red White and BLUES!!!!

    Happy 4th of July!
  • Fri
    29
    Jul
    2022

    Southeast Alaska State Fair

    3pm

    SEAK Fair Inc.

    296 Fair Drive

    Haines, Alaska 99827

    USA

    https://seakfair.org/

    907-766-2476 

    Main Stage, Blues and Boogie with the Badd Dog!!!

    with Jake Soboleff and friends.

    14th Southeast Alaska Tour, Honored to be at the Fair again!
  • Fri
    05
    Aug
    2022

    Inside Passage, Alaskan Tour

    9pm
    Harbor Bar
    Address: 310 N Nordic Dr, Petersburg, AK 99833
    Phone: (907) 772-4526

    14th Southeast Alaskan Tour.

    Petersburg, My home away from Home!

     
  • Sat
    06
    Aug
    2022

    Inside Passage, Alaskan Tour

    9pm
    Harbor Bar
    Address: 310 N Nordic Dr, Petersburg, AK 99833
    Phone: (907) 772-4526

    14th Southeast Alaskan Tour.

    Petersburg, My home away from Home!

     
  • Sat
    13
    Aug
    2022

    2nd Annual Bellingham Elks Summer Fest

    Noon till 7

    Bellingham Elks Club

    710 Samish Way

    Open to the Public, Membership drive.

    3 Bands, We take the stage at 1:30.

    Bring your chair, Food and Beverages available on site.

    $10.oo tickets
  • Sat
    20
    Aug
    2022

    Private Party

    3-7pm

    Outside Ferndale

    Looking forward to another great Party!

    We love doing Backyard BBQ’ s and Private Parties. Give us a shout if you are interested in having us at yours!!!
  • Sat
    03
    Sep
    2022

    Outdoor Blues Show

    5-8pm

    Skylarks Hidden Cafe

    1308 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225

     (360) 715-3642

    Outdoor show in the Wine Garden.

    Labor Day Weekend!

    Looking forward to returning to this awesome venue.

    Back to my ol’ nieghboorhood!
  • Fri
    09
    Sep
    2022

    Outdoor Blues Show

    5-8

    Port Townsend Brewing Co.

    (360) 385-9967
    330 10th Street
    Port Townsend, WA 98368

    Thar She Blues!!!

    In the Beer Garden.

    Wooden Boat Festival Weekend

    No Cover, Super Fun!!!

     
  • Thu
    15
    Sep
    2022

    Habitat for Humanity Auction

    6-8pm

    Lairmont Manor

    hfhwhatcom.org

    I am honored to be playing the Lairmont Concert Grand Piano, setting the mood between activities.

    I am also a Habitat Homebuyer, working on my sweat equity helping build homes for others while working towards one of my own.

    This is an Amazing Organization!

    Go to the web site above for more info, purchase tickets or donate.

    Promises to be a Fun filled evening to raise funds to raise roofs!

    Thank-you Habitat!!!

There is nothing like “real” down and dirty blues.

Off Leash Sound

NEWS & YELPS

Andy Koch (pronounced “cook”) moved to Bellingham from Seattle in the fall of 1973 to attend Fairhaven College. It was meant to be a temporary move.
His motto now, he says, is “old enough to know better; too late to stop now.”

A heartfelt thanks to all for keeping track of our goings ons, and making it out to shows when you can.
We could not do it without your support.
Our latest CD OFF LEASH! Featuring Fat James, is available at shows and is a perfect gift for the Blues Lover on your list.