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SUMMARY:Gig Harbor Rockin' Blues Festival at Sportsman's Club
DESCRIPTION:Gig Harbor Rockin’ Blues Festival at Sportsman’s Club \n \n 
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/gig-harbor-rockin-blues-festival-at-sportsmans-club/
LOCATION:Gig Harbor Sportsman’s Club\, 9721 Burnham Drive NW\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98332
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260809T000000
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SUMMARY:All Blues\, Every Saturday and Sunday night on KNKX 88.5 fm
DESCRIPTION:All Blues\, Every Saturday and Sunday night on KNKX 88.5 fm 6pm-Midnight\nFrom Tacoma/Seattle\, blues party; hosted by John Kessler. For a full six hours each evening\, John draws from the full spectrum of the blues in his award-winning shows and offers a unique look at blues recording history.  https://www.knkx.org/listening-options
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/all-blues-every-saturday-and-sunday-night-on-knkx-88-5-fm-7/
LOCATION:KNKX\, 930 Broadway Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260809T230000
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SUMMARY:Billy Shew Jam at Dawsons every Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Billy Shew Jam at Dawsons every Sunday 7-11 pm
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/billy-shew-jam-at-dawsons-every-sunday-7/
LOCATION:Dawson’s Bar & Grill\, 5443 South Tacoma Way\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98409
CATEGORIES:Local South Sound Blues
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000948
CREATED:20260306T011326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T011326Z
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Open Jam every Thursday at North End on Pearl
DESCRIPTION:Acoustic Open Jam every Thursday at North End on Pearl. Hosted by Lynn Sorensen\, Manuel Morais\, and Al Maier 7-11pm\nBring your guitar\, your voice\, or just come enjoy the music.\n 7–11PM\n No Cover | 21+\n Ruston
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/acoustic-open-jam-every-thursday-at-north-end-on-pearl-4/
LOCATION:North End On Pearl\, 5037 North Pearl Street\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98407
CATEGORIES:Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260818
DTSTAMP:20260423T000948
CREATED:20250825T201717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T024435Z
UID:15813-1786672800-1786931999@southsoundblues.org
SUMMARY:Downtown Tacoma Blues & Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Tacoma Blues & Jazz Festival\, 8/23/2026\n \nOn Broadway between 11th St. & 13th St. \nLTDPresentslive.com
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/downtown-tacoma-blues-jazz-festival/
LOCATION:Tacoma Blues & Jazz fest loacation\, 1114 Broadway\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402
CATEGORIES:Featured,Local South Sound Blues,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T220000
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CREATED:20260214T234238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T231206Z
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SUMMARY:The Peninsula Blues Festival at Willapa Bay at the Port of Peninsula
DESCRIPTION:The Peninsula Blues Festival at Willapa Bay at the Port of Peninsula \nCome and enjoy the Peninsula Blues Festival\, Cascade Blues Association 2023 “Muddy Award” NW Event! \nAugust 14 – 15\, 2026 \n\nFriday\, 3:30 pm – 9:30 pm (gates open at 3 pm)\nSaturday\, 12:45 pm – 9:30 pm (gates open at 12 pm)\n\nWebsite: https://www.peninsulablues.com/ \nKeep the Blues Alive on Wilapa Bay \nLocal\, regional\, and nationally acclaimed artists will take the stage for this premier two-day event located alongside beautiful Willapa Bay at the Port of Peninsula. \nOur mission has always been to keep the blues alive in the southwest corner of Washington state. Thanks to our incredible community and sponsors\, we have more than exceeded our growth expectations. We invite you to join us for world-class music\, plenty of local food\, and cold brews in a setting like no other. \nGet Your Passes: \nAll tickets are non-refundable. This event is 21+ only (Valid ID required). \n\nFriday Only: $35\nSaturday Only: $50\nWeekend: $75 (Best Value – includes both days!)\n\nStay With Us: Camping at Camp Morehead \nMake it a full weekend! Camping is located at Camp Morehead\, directly adjacent to the Port of Peninsula. \n\nTent Camping: $50\nRV Camping: $100 – email peninsulabluesfest@gmail.com with the size of your RV.\nThe Details: All sites are dry camping. Fees are a flat rate for up to 2 nights. Check-in begins Friday\, August 14th\, at 12:00 PM.\n\n  \nThis event is 21+ with a valid ID. Tickets are Nonrefundable.
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/the-peninsula-blues-festival-at-willapa-bay-at-the-port-of-peninsula/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Festival,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000948
CREATED:20260419T195202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T195202Z
UID:17585-1786735800-1786744800@southsoundblues.org
SUMMARY:Bell Bottom Blues - Tribute to Eric Clapton at the Triple Door\, Seattle
DESCRIPTION:Bell Bottom Blues – Tribute to Eric Clapton\nFri\, Aug 14 @ 7:30PM \nMainstage Theatre\, 216 Union Street\, Seattle \n\n\nFounded in 2019\, Bell Bottom Blues has quickly become a name in the Tribute scene of the Pacific Northwest. \nPaying homage to the extensive catalog of the great Eric Clapton – including Cream & Derek and The Dominos – Bell Bottom Blues continues to thrill crowds from theaters and casinos to wineries to private events. \nIn 2025\, we welcome new front man JUSTIN KAUSAL-HAYES on lead vocals and guitar. With years of experience as a performer and bandleader\, JUSTIN strives to recreate Clapton’s sound and feel with every note. Paired with the incredible guitar skills of co-founding band member SCOTT DONALDSON\, who also brings decades of experience to the group\, they are dedicated to the timeless melodies\, driving rhythms\, and masterful guitar licks of the iconic artist. Rounding out the band are some of Seattle’s most accomplished pro musicians.Their combined talent and passion for this classic music is evident every time they take the stage. \n\n$20 advance / $25 Day of
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/bell-bottom-blues-tribute-to-eric-clapton-at-the-triple-door-seattle/
LOCATION:The Triple Door\, 216 Union St\,\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T190000
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SUMMARY:VANESSA COLLIER at Downtown Tacoma Blues Festival
DESCRIPTION:Multi Award-Winning Saxophone player\, Singer\, Songwriter VANESSA COLLIER Expands Her 2026 ‘Keep It Saxy’ tour- August  15th\,  Saturday\nDOWNTOWN TACOMA BLUES FESTIVAL @ 7:00 PM\n“Rare and enchanting… a study in near-perfect musicianship\, effortless playing and\, with grace… This was as sophisticated a performance as it gets… engaging as much as it was breathtaking.” \n— Music Connection
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/vanessa-collier-at-downtown-tacoma-blues-festival/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260423T000948
CREATED:20260214T233407Z
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UID:17079-1787968800-1788055199@southsoundblues.org
SUMMARY:Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival at the Des Moines Beach Park
DESCRIPTION:Back with a vengeance: the 2026 Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest. Save the date for Saturday\, August 29th for 4 earth-shaking blues performances and dozens of life-changing craft-beers!
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/poverty-bay-blues-brews-festival-at-the-des-moines-beach-park/
LOCATION:Des Moines Beach Park\, 22030D Cliff Ave S\, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000948
CREATED:20260321T215245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T221415Z
UID:17326-1788001200-1788026400@southsoundblues.org
SUMMARY:'NudeStock'\, featuring The Spin-Offs\, at the Tiger Mountain Nudist Park\, Issaquah
DESCRIPTION:The Spin-Offs at NudeStock August 29th at the Tiger Mountain Nudist Park\, Issaquah\n \nSaturday\, August 29th\, 11am – 6pm \n\nNudestock is held every year the weekend before Labor Day weekend!      https://tigermtnudists.com/nudestock/\n\nPark Gate opens at 8am! \nOutdoor Stage – Awesome Local Bands Play from 11am to 6pm \nOnly pay the regular one-day Membership Fee of $25 for access! \n \nLine-up \n\nKimball & The Fugitives\nJeff & The Jet City Fliers\nMod Men\nThe Spin-offs\nMcPage & Powell Band\n\nBBQ at 6pm \n\nBurgers\, Dogs\, Chicken\, and all the Fixin’s\nSuggested donation of $15 is appreciated!
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/the-spin-offs-at-nudestock-at-the-tiger-mountain-nudist-park-issaquah/
LOCATION:Tiger Mountain Nudist Park\, 24050 SE 127th Street\, Issaquah\, WA
CATEGORIES:Festival,Local South Sound Blues
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000948
CREATED:20260306T012014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T012014Z
UID:17212-1788462000-1788476400@southsoundblues.org
SUMMARY:Acoustic Open Jam every Thursday at North End on Pearl
DESCRIPTION:Acoustic Open Jam every Thursday at North End on Pearl. Hosted by Lynn Sorensen\, Manuel Morais\, and Al Maier 7-11pm\nBring your guitar\, your voice\, or just come enjoy the music.\n 7–11PM\n No Cover | 21+\n Ruston
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/acoustic-open-jam-every-thursday-at-north-end-on-pearl-7/
LOCATION:North End On Pearl\, 5037 North Pearl Street\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98407
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T000000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000948
CREATED:20260211T012533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T012533Z
UID:17044-1788631200-1788652800@southsoundblues.org
SUMMARY:All Blues\, Every Saturday and Sunday night on KNKX 88.5 fm
DESCRIPTION:All Blues\, Every Saturday and Sunday night on KNKX 88.5 fm 6pm-Midnight\nFrom Tacoma/Seattle\, blues party; hosted by John Kessler. For a full six hours each evening\, John draws from the full spectrum of the blues in his award-winning shows and offers a unique look at blues recording history.  https://www.knkx.org/listening-options
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/all-blues-every-saturday-and-sunday-night-on-knkx-88-5-fm-8/
LOCATION:KNKX\, 930 Broadway Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402
CATEGORIES:Local South Sound Blues
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTSTAMP:20260423T000948
CREATED:20260110T001239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T001239Z
UID:16748-1789005600-1789351199@southsoundblues.org
SUMMARY:Sunbanks Blues Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sunbanks Blues Festival September 10th – 13th
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/sunbanks-blues-festival-2/
LOCATION:Sunbanks Resort\, 57662 Hwy 155 N\, Electric City\, WA\, 99123
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000948
CREATED:20260417T202224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T202802Z
UID:17559-1789587000-1789596000@southsoundblues.org
SUMMARY:Kenny Wayne Shepherd at the Moore Theatre\, Seattle
DESCRIPTION:Kenny Wayne Shepherd\, Wednesday\, September 16th – Moore Theatre – Seattle\, 7:30 pm\n \n\nMoore Theatre Tickets
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/kenny-wayne-shepherd-at-the-moore-theatre-seattle/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTSTAMP:20260423T000948
CREATED:20260110T001559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T001559Z
UID:16751-1789610400-1789955999@southsoundblues.org
SUMMARY:Sunbanks Rock Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sunbanks Rock Festival September 17th-20th
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/sunbanks-rock-festival-2/
LOCATION:Sunbanks Resort\, 57662 Hwy 155 N\, Electric City\, WA\, 99123
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260423T000948
CREATED:20260420T222720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T222720Z
UID:17592-1789783200-1789869599@southsoundblues.org
SUMMARY:Blues at the Barn! McMillin Farm Brewhouse\, Puyallup
DESCRIPTION:Blues at the Barn September 19th! More details TBD\n \nhttps://mcmillinbrew.com/ \nMcMillin Farm Brewhouse\, \n12517 Washington State Route 162 Bldg A1\, Puyallup\, WA 98374
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/blues-at-the-barn-mcmillin-farm-brewhouse-puyallup/
LOCATION:McMillin Farm and Brewhouse\, 12517 WA-162\, McMillin\, WA\, 98374
CATEGORIES:Festival,Local South Sound Blues
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000948
CREATED:20260321T222428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T222619Z
UID:17332-1792179000-1792188000@southsoundblues.org
SUMMARY:Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band at the Moore Theatre\, Seattle
DESCRIPTION:Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band at the Moore Theatre September 16th\, 7:30 pm\n \n\nMoore Theatre Tickets \n\nhttps://www.boxofficeticketsales.com/7791709/kenny-wayne-shepherd-band-tickets-wed-9-16-2026-moore-theatre-wa \n 
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/kenny-wayne-shepherd-band-at-the-moore-theatre-seattle/
LOCATION:Moore Theatre\, 1932 2nd Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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