Edmonds Is Alive With The Sound of Music
From free and casual to a legendary festival, Edmonds has music for you all summer long.
Written by Whitney Popa
Whether the kiddos are gathered around a ukelele strummer at the Summer Market or you’re crowd surfing to a Blink-182 tribute band at Taste Edmonds (<--- This is hyperbole. Please don’t crowd surf), one thing is for sure: Edmonds is alive with the sound of music this summer.
Let’s talk about the sounds you can expect to hear, where you can find them, and how to get tickets (Spoiler: Most of these tunes we’re about to get into are free). If there was even more reason to explore Edmonds, it’s outdoor summer music.
Edmonds Summer Concert Series
Facilitated by the Edmonds Arts Commission, the annual Edmonds Summer Concert Series happens around town at least three days a week throughout the summer. All shows are performed at City parks by local musicians or ensemble groups. Here’s the schedule from now through the end of August:
Sunday Shows, 3-4pm
July 28, City Park, Seattle Kokon Taiko
August 4, City Park, DownTown Mountain Boys
August 11, City Park, The Highlife Band
August 18 City Park, Criminal Squirrel Orchestra
August 25, Hickman Park, Ranger and The “Re-Arrangers”
Tuesday and Thursday Shows, 4:30-6pm, all at Hazel Miller Plaza (5th Ave. S & Maple Street)
July 23, Correo Aereo
July 25, Whateverly Brothers
July 30, Bill Derry & The Side Kickers
August 1, Djam Four
August 6, Jake Bergevin Duo
August 8, Stephcynie
August 13, Jean Lenke
August 15, Reid Jamieson & CVM
August 20, Chimacum Creek
August 22, Greenwood Music Collective
August 27, ADEFUA West African Dance & Music
Sea Notes at The Edmonds Marina
We touched on this cool warm-weather concert series in our Guide To The Marina. Now, we get to give you the full breakdown of what’s coming up. As a reminder, these free shows come with views of the Salish Sea (458 Admiral Way).
Don’t forget to pack your SPF! And if you’re hungry, pop into Anthony’s for something to eat. They’re sponsoring Sea Notes.
Here’s what’s coming up:
July
Friday, July 19, 6-8pm, Deep Sea Jazz Jam Session
Sunday, July 21, 2-4pm, Songwriter’s Sunday with Beclynn and CJ Migas
Wednesday, July 24, 6-8pm, EWHS Jazz Combo Jam
Thursday, July 25, 6-8pm, The Sidekickers
Friday, July 26, 6-8pm, Deep Sea Jazz Jam Session
Sunday, July 28, 2-4pm, Songwriter’s Sunday with Alisha Aufai
Wednesday, July 31, 6-8pm, EWHS Jazz Combo Jam
Thursday, August 1, 6-8pm, Guitar Music with Lito Castro
August
Friday, August 2, 6-8pm, Deep Sea Jazz Jam Session
Sunday, August 4, 2-4pm, Songwriter’s Sunday with Leslie & Josh
Wednesday, August 7, 6-8pm, EWHS Jazz Combo Jam
Thursday, August 8, 6-8pm, Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Combo
Friday, August 9, 6-8pm, Deep Sea Jazz Jam Session
Sunday, August 11, 2-4pm, Songwriter’s Sunday with Rico V
Wednesday, August 14, 6-8pm, EWHS Jazz Combo Jam
Thursday, August 15, 6-8pm, Cascade Swing Orchestra
Friday, August 16, 6-8pm, Deep Sea Jazz Jam Session
Sunday, August 18, 2-4pm, Songwriter’s Sunday with Tether the Star
Wednesday, August 21, 6-8pm, EWHS Jazz Combo Jam
Thursday, August 22, 6-8pm, Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Combo
Friday, August 23, 6-8pm, Deep Sea Jazz Jam Session
Sunday, August 25, 2-4pm, Songwriter’s Sunday
Wednesday, August 28, 6-8pm, EWHS Jazz Combo Jam
Thursday, August 29, 6-8pm, Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Combo
Friday, August 30, 6-8pm, Deep Sea Jazz Jam Session
Saturday, August 31, 6-8pm, Steel Magic Northwest (Steel Drums)
September
Sunday, September 1, 2-4pm, Songwriter’s Sunday
The Celebration of The Summer: Taste Edmonds
In between your trips to the Marina for Sea Notes, spend a long weekend moving your hips with neighbors and friends at Taste Edmonds. Check out the musical lineup here and get your tickets early here.
Not only is this three-day event the celebration of the summer, but it’s also the Chamber of Commerce’s main fundraiser to put on beloved free events you’ve probably heard of and maybe already attended: An Edmonds Kind of 4th, the Edmonds Classic Car & Motorcycle Show, Halloween Trick-or-Treating, and the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
(Pssst, you can also get tickets at the door, but why wait in line when you can skip to the front?)
PorchFest Edmonds
If you’re feeling bummed that the music has ended, fret not! Back for its third year, PorchFest Edmonds is a free musical event that brings the community together in music and creative expression in and around downtown neighborhoods and streets.
Mark your calendar to come out and bop to performances in neighborhood yards, porches, and business fronts, during which local musicians of all ages and experience showcase their talents. Learn more and start planning your day here.
Music at Main Street Commons
Keep your scrolling finger on the @mainstcommons Instagram account to stay in the know about upcoming shows at our new favorite gathering place in town. And don’t be surprised if you happen upon a surprise show while you’re standing in line for ice cream, leaving happy hour, or sipping on a glass of fermented grapes!
See You Outside
Planning to attend a few of our summer concerts? Yeah, you are! Show us by tagging @exploreedmondswa in your posts on social media and we’ll send you all the dancing emojis.