South Sound Blues Association is thrilled to participate in the 2018 Point Ruston Summer Concert Series. This family-friendly free show takes place on the steps of the Grand Plaza featuring ultra-talented SSBA member bands. What’s not to like about live Blues on the Ruston Point waterfront, overlooking Commencement Bay, a stone’s throw from beautiful Point Defiance Park plus views of the Olympics and Mount Rainier? Nothing. Nada. Zip.
“While at Point Ruston, visitors are invited to experience, dining, shopping, recreation, entertainment and full waterfront experience. This waterfront resort-inspired village features the best in Pacific NW living and panoramic views of the South Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainier.”
Lineup for Point Ruston Concert
Mark Hurwitz and Gin Creek (5:00 – 5:50 PM)
- Washington Blues Society 2018 Best of the Blues Awards nominee
Mark Riley Trio (6:10 – 7:00 PM)
- Lifetime Achievement Award, Blue To The Bone, Blues Hall of Fame, Best Blues Slide Guitar: 2014
- Best Blues Slide Guitar, Best Acoustic Blues Guitar, Best Electric Blues Guitar: 2013
- Best Acoustic Blues Guitar: 2012
- Best Blues Slide Guitar: 2011
- Best Acoustic Blues Guitar: 2009
- Best Blues Songwriter: 2007
- Best Acoustic Blues Guitar: 2006
- Best Acoustic Blues Guitar: 2006
- Best Acoustic Blues Guitar: 2005
- Best New Band, Mark Riley Trio: 2003
- Best Traditional Act, Little Bill & The Blue Notes: 2002
- Best Acoustic Blues Guitar: 2000
- Best Acoustic Blues: 1998
In addition to outstanding live music, SSBA have booth with merchandise and information about how we support the blues community and musicians in the South Sound. We hope you’ll stop by, learn more, make new friends.
A big thank you to Tacoma’s own Kim Archer Music for making this happen!