The Old Edison has been voted in local publications as the best place to dance for many years running. Musicians come from Portland, Seattle, British Columbia and all over Washington state to grace our stage. We’ve become a very popular venue for live music, with requests to play here from all over the Pacific Northwest. The word from the talent is that there’s no vibe like The Old Edison dance vibe, and bands interact with fans in a way you’ve never seen before. Come out and have some fun!
Monthly mainstays include The Bow Diddlers and Ron Bailey & The Tangents, plus popular regional bands on Sundays. Hank to Hendrix, we’ve got something for everyone!
The Dusty 45"s
The Old Edison is blessed to have the Dusty 45’s here again! A can’t miss show with a $20 cover charge. Plus it’s the opening night of their new Album Release Tour! Show up early as there are no pre-sale tickets.
The Dusty 45s have inspired and fired up crowds for over two decades to the delight of fans and critics alike. With their signature style and unique sound, the band is a consistently powerful and energetic player in the Americana field.
The band was founded in 1997 by charismatic singer/songwriter, guitarist and trumpeter, Billy Joe Huels. Huels' songs draw inspiration from the roots of rock, rhythm and blues, honky-tonk and jazz. The band also consists of Rod Cook (Lead Guitar), Kohen Burrill (drums) and Robin Cady (upright bass).
The Dusty 45s have toured extensively. They backed Rock and Roll Hall of famer, Wanda Jackson many times, including when they joined her for Adele's "21" tour in 2011. The band has shared the stage with Brandi Carlile, Lyle Lovett, John Prine, The Ventures, Lucinda Williams, Leann Rhymes and Dick Dale, to name a few. In 2007, Huels received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Buddy Holly at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre. In 2019, he interviewed PBS “Country Music” documentarian, Ken Burns, at Meany Hall in front of a sold-out audience.
The Davanos
The Davanos play a kick-ass combination of classic rock, blues, and country western.
Ron Bailey & The Tangents
Come dance the evening away with Ron Bailey & The Tangents!
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The Everlovers
Think classic harmonies reminiscent of the Everly Brothers. Then think Roadhouse Country Classics.
The Enthusiasts/Grizzly Troubadour/Kaizen
Electrified Folk Rock from The Pacific Northwest
Hailing from the shores of Anacortes we are a Washington State band of folks whose love of music is only rivaled by our love of life! Siblings, Sommer and Andrew have been writing songs together since the days of their youth and have expanded their acoustic penned songs of joys and struggles to a full band that expands their sound to showcase the their infectiously dynamic enthusiastic approach to folk rock. Featuring guitars, drums, bass, mandolin, accordion, and harmonies from one to all of us we like to describe our sound as energetic and approachable with a bevy of covers and original songs that will get you singing and dancing along easily.
We like to think of ourselves as a family band that hopes to extend that family to each and every person we get to share our music with. We hope the enthusiasm of our performances and our love for the community of song shines through.
Pavlov Jones
A Pacific Northwest rock-n-roll band 1993-2000, resurrected in 2021 and now playing and writing again. A must see true rock and roll band.
Freddy & The Longshots
Finally we get Seattle’s Freddy Luongo back with his honky-tonk band The Longshots!
Mara and The Charm
Mara & the Charm are made up of five well-traveled veteran musicians and the big voice of Mara Baker. The Seattle-based band has a large repertoire—from Hits of 90’s to the popular Yacht Rock, from One Hit Wonders to a high energy dance set. Some of our influences include:
Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Hall & Oates, Whitney Houston, Toto, Aha, Santana, The Beatles, Do Doubt, Sade, 4 Non Blondes, and Aretha Franklin.
The Preacher & The Freight Train
The Preacher & The Freight Train are an acoustic guitar and blues harp duo hailing from the great Whatcom County. The band is comprised of Walker VanWingerden on guitar/vocals and Mark “The Freight Train” Wheeler on Harmonica. Upon their first meeting the stars aligned and the two quickly became soul brothers determined, together, to rock as many stages as possible.
You can expect to hear many original songs inspired by life, experience, and the beauty of the PNW. As well, the band delivers many classic tunes and bluesy cuts. The energy is soulful, spiritual, dusty magic. Sure to thrill and entice. Watch out because The Preacher & The Freight Train are rollin’ down the track and they’ve got a message to share with you!
The Lucky Dogs
Edison’s own Local Band making their premier at The Old Edison! Should be a very fun night!
The Atlantics
Get your dance shoes on cuz The Atlantics are a dance band of five experienced musicians’ with over 75 years of combined experience on stage and they know what it takes to make a good thing happen!
The Davanos
The Davanos play a kick-ass combination of classic rock, blues, and country western.
Ron Bailey & The Tangents
NEW YORK NEW YEARS EVE PARTY! 5:30pm to 9pm when the Ball drops in NYC! Come dance the evening away with Ron Bailey & The Tangents!
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The Strix Band
Jenny Janda had to cancel but she highly recommends The Strix Band from Seattle! A well loved country and honky-tonk band that is a favorite at The Conner Byrne in Seattle.
The County Rose Band
County Rose, a 7-piece band from Bellingham, WA, was formed in 2023 by a dynamic group of musicians who bonded over a common love of the Country and Americana genres. Their unique brand of entertainment fuses soaring vocals and polished arrangements with talented musicians and high-energy showmanship that will make you want to put on your favorite boots and hat, grab your partner and swing around the dance floor.
County Rose features Chad Bumford on vocals, Walker VanWingerden on acoustic guitar, Chris Glass on fiddle, Mike Pruess on pedal steel guitar, Steven Wayne Pitzer on electric guitar, Andy Simmons on bass and Kevin Chryst on drums.
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Lazy Acres and Fannie Alger
TWO BANDS! Lazy Acres and also Fannie Alger. Crazy times indeed!
Ron Bailey & The Tangents
Come dance the evening away with Ron Bailey & The Tangents!
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Randy Weeks & The Silent Treatment
Randy Weeks is an American singer and songwriter with beautifully melodic songs and with his band delivers them with his own brand of laid-back vocals and surfboard cool, very hip and danceable approach.
Country Lips
It’s been a very long while but Seattle’s Country Lips makes a special Friday night show at The Old Edison! Here are some Seattle reviews:
Country music gets a bad rap, and it’s mostly the fault of goody two-shoes like Keith Urban and Garth Brooks. I mean, back in the day, country was full of bad boys (and if you’ve never read George Jones’s memoir, I Lived to Tell It All, you really should—that man was an animal!). Seattle’s Country Lips sound and play more like classic country’s raucous and rowdy boys—and their live shows are becoming legendarily wild. It’s hard to stand still when eight-plus members are bringin’ the foot-stompers. Country Lips are putting the party back in the original party music. Somebody had to do it. It’s not always about tears falling in your beer.
-The Stranger
Many, many years before the likes of Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, and Blake Shelton donned 10-gallon hats and began crooning about blue jeans and cheesy romance, country was the genre of choice for drunkards, rebels, and rockers. Seattle’s own Country Lips pay homage to that proud tradition, cranking out debauched ballads with slurred-speech choruses that would make Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard proud. The eight-piece band has a reputation for rowdiness (as should any roots country revivalists worth their weight in Jack Daniels)…
-Seattle Weekly
The Walrus
Classic Rock the way you’ve always wanted to hear it! One of the Northwest's favorite bands, The Walrus has been energizing clubs, parties, weddings, and outdoor events since 1995.
Learn more here: https://www.tusktusk.com
Jasmine Greene Band
Over a lifetime a girl's just gotta express her fire and Jasmine Greene comes at you with a gas can in one hand and a zippo in the other. She's most noted for her fearless transformation between songs and stylish execution. Inspired by the expressive vocalists in bands such as Queen, Harry Styles, Led Zeppelin, and David Bowie, Jasmine Greene lights up the stage magnetizing the crowd with her complete rhythm for anyone's shoes. Born in Washington, Greene is drenched in musical influence ranging from Nirvana to Jimmy Hendrix to Neko Case. Some current artists the band covers include Dua Lipa, Maroon 5, No Doubt, DNCE, and Rhianna. Studying music and dance she founded her artistic vitality as a child. Since then, her band's rendition of top songs over the last few decades brings in the dance crowd. Pop, Rock, Blues, and country are some flavors one can expect from this musically blooming Jasmine. A wealth of talent that includes; John Biondolillo on drums, Greg Stipkala on guitar, and Edward Stipkala on bass, complete the group which offers swanky grooves and a soul striking sound
Wayne Hayton Acoustic
Wayne Hayton is a Northwest singer/songwriter who began his career on stages in Europe–playing for the US armed services. After returning from overseas, Wayne spent more than two-decades entertaining audiences in intimate clubs across the US and Canada. He has shared the stage with the likes of Traffic’s Dave Mason and BTO’s Randy Bachman. His influences include Neil Young, Dan Fogelberg, and the Beatles. Waynes self-published CD, Can’t Stop, has received online critical acclaim. His solo show features a mix of familiar acoustic classics and his original material.
Pacific Twang
Pacific Twang plays an eclectic and energetic mix of Country, Swamp Rock and Americana, featuring beautiful vocal harmonies and stellar musicianship.
Pavlov Jones
A Pacific Northwest rock-n-roll band 1993-2000, resurrected in 2021 and now playing and writing again. A must see true rock and roll band.
Nurhachi and Pavlov Jones
TWO BANDS! Nurhachi led by Jack Mattingly and also Pavlov Jones! Get here early will be a great show!
The Jerkel's
Jerry Battista & Kelly Van Camp work their magic on a vast range of tunes for a rollicking good time!
Friends for The Ghost
Friends for The Ghost is an unlikely assembly of Skagit and Whatcom greats performing Americana from some of the most rock-and-roll names that ring out in the deep northwest.
Frontman and songwriter Wes Jones is likely a familiar sight if you have a drinking problem in Skagit county. He’s a big feller, but even larger than life on stage. To see Wes in this element is to assume he lives and breathes this hollering, cannonball rock lifestyle. Other outstanding contributions come from Skagit staples of studio and stage. Guitarist Charlie Krengel’s lightning-fast fretwork and tasteful phrasing make him an outstanding fit for any band, rockin’ or otherwise. Phil Carter’s drumming has a sniper’s precision and a flair for dynamic contrasts. Rick Simcock’s steady hand on the upright bass anchors the lineup for a warm and full sound.
Ron Bailey & The Tangents
Come dance the evening away with Ron Bailey & The Tangents!
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The Margaret Wilder Band
Margaret Wilder is a singer-songwriter, keyboardist, and recording artist from Bellingham, Washington. She is best known for her work with the Margaret Wilder Band, and she is equipped with powerhouse vocals and sizzling keyboard skills that include anything from smooth Rhodes, funky clavinet, gritty Hammond, or roadhouse piano.
Mama Dirty Skirt
Classic Rock, Motown, Rhythm & Blues
Upbeat with a full sound, we play the songs you know and love!
The Davanos
The Davanos play a kick-ass combination of classic rock, blues, and country western.
Darci Carlson
Seattle’s Outlaw Country Queen Darci Carlson is a high energy, no non-sense Singer Songwriter from Seattle WA with a decade long presence in the PNW music scene. This DIY firecracker of a front woman has performed around the US and beyond as a country artist. Darci delivers a true country performance of foot stompin' originals and classic country favorites drenched in hardcore twang. This isn’t Punk Country or a vanity act. This is a no non-sense, throwback, true country affair.
A natural story teller, her songs highlight tales of her truth, youth, and lawless adventures, no matter how ‘wild, reckless & crazy’. Her smokey sweet lived-in voice reminiscent of the after taste of a shot of whiskey, has been compared to other leading ladies in the Country and Rock Genres such as Bonnie Raitt, Tammy Wynette, Patty Loveless, Miranda Lambert, and Courtney Love.
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The Atlantics
Get your dance shoes on cuz The Atlantics are a dance band of five experienced musicians’ with over 75 years of combined experience on stage and they know what it takes to make a good thing happen!
Full Spectrum
Pacific Northwest 70’s-80’s Variety Rock Band featuring a veteran lineup who bring a wide variety of recognizable tunes that get audiences remembering when. Exceptional keyboard and guitar driven performances topped off by lush 3-4 part vocal harmony, with top hits from Toto, Michael McDonald, Billy Joel, Bruce Hornsby and many, many others.
The Lonesome Town Painters
The Lonesome Town Painters are a tried-and-true, bona fide bluegrass band hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia. These fellas have a look, style and sound that harkens back to the raw and ragged edge of the genre. Their soaring harmonies and driving instrumentation have come to define their spirited performances, while their honestly written originals pay tribute to golden era pioneers. Playing an eclectic mix of songs about love, heartache, prison, and the odd gospel number, this hard-hitting quartet would be equally at home in the barroom on Saturday night or the church house on Sunday morning, comfortable treading that fine line between perdition and salvation.
The Penny Stinkers
The Penny Stinkers began as a folksy “busking” band; however, through the last decade it
has grown into a unique, high-energy party band that balances trips down memory lane
with the latest in musical genres and hard-charging originals
Mara and The Charm
Mara & the Charm are made up of five well-traveled veteran musicians and the big voice of Mara Baker. The Seattle-based band has a large repertoire—from Hits of 90’s to the popular Yacht Rock, from One Hit Wonders to a high energy dance set. Some of our influences include:
Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Hall & Oates, Whitney Houston, Toto, Aha, Santana, The Beatles, Do Doubt, Sade, 4 Non Blondes, and Aretha Franklin.
Interested in playing at The Old Edison?
Please contact John Highet for more information at: john.theoldedison@gmail.com