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!
Nick Vigarino's Meantown Blues Band
“Nick took the 2016 Best of the Blues Award for Slide Blues Guitar and for Best Solo/ Duo Act in 2015. The Washington Blues Society has placed him in their Hall of Fame. Having earned finalist status at the 2011 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Nick Vigarino is now globally recognized as one of the top blues acts in the world. Be it a juke or a major festival, Nick delivers the story with a stinging guitar that is second to none.”- Seattle Times (Seattle,WA)
The Bow Diddlers
From the twin harmonies of the Louvin Brothers to the lonesome howl of George Jones, The Bow Diddlers breathe new life into Honky Tonk. In the course of an evening, singer/guitarist Jed Jedrzejweski, along with band mates, John Olufs (guitar, keyboards, vocals), Peter Pendras (guitar, vocals) and powerhouse rhythm section featuring Wedge Michaels (drums, vocals), and Aaron Harmonson (bass), dig deep into roadhouse rhythm and rock while keeping the dance floor full. Hits from the past are re-imagined. There will be dancing. There will be twang.
Friends for The Ghost Trio
Friends for The Ghost Trio featuring frontman singer songwriter Wes Jones! $5
Joe Whitney & The Streetlive Family
Joe Whitney & The StreetLIVE Family
Known across Europe for their powerhouse performances, Joe Whitney & The StreetLIVE Family bring a signature blend of funk, soul, and rock to every stage. Now launching their U.S. debut, Joe is introducing the next chapter of the band’s story from his home base in Lynden, Washington.
Originally co-founded by Joe and Annabell Whitney under their creative agency All Entertainment, the StreetLIVE Family became known for their high-caliber musicianship, tight arrangements, and contagious onstage chemistry. The group has performed across Europe at festivals, corporate galas, and private events, earning a reputation for shows that turn any venue into a celebration.
ABOUT JOE WHITNEY
Born in Coupeville, Washington, Joe grew up surrounded by music and movement. A former professional basketball player in Germany, he later traded the court for the stage, channeling his drive and focus into a life of performance. Over the years, he has shared stages with Lionel Richie, Joe Cocker, Chaka Khan, Toto, Shaggy, and The Weather Girls, earning praise for his soulful vocals, magnetic stage presence, and natural connection with audiences.
LIVE in the U.S.
With more than 1,500 international performances behind him, Joe now brings the StreetLIVE Family to U.S. stages for the first time. Each show combines expert musicianship with Joe’s unmistakable energy and charm, creating an experience that feels spontaneous, joyful, and deeply human.
Zydeco Explosion
Ken and The Boys are back at The Old Edison with their rockin’ Zydeco! It’s been too long!
The Mosstones with Fortune 500
The Mosstones are back! And they have Fortune 500 opening… another great rock’n’roll night.
Wheelie Fargo
A modern outlaw country band hailing from the SanJuan Islands. Wheelie Fargo will have you up and boot stomping from the get go.
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.
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.
The Davanos
The Davanos play a kick-ass combination of classic rock, blues, and country western.
The Enthusiasts
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.
Nurhachi
Jack Mattingly, formerly of Jack Mattingly and Whiskey Fever, is back and heading up this crew of skilled musicians. As one of the most scintillating frontmen in the PNW, it automatically advances Nurhachi to the next level in live music entertainment. Combining Jack’s humor, musical talent, and experience along with his extraordinary songwriting, Nurhachi becomes distinguished as a “must-see” act.
Ron Bailey & The Tangents
Come dance the evening away with Ron Bailey & The Tangents!
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Mild Mallard and AR Band
One night…two bands! AR Band opens for Mild Mallard! Music starts around 8pm
The Everlovers
Think classic harmonies reminiscent of the Everly Brothers. Then think Roadhouse Country Classics.
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
The Strix Country Band
The Strix Band from Seattle! A well loved Classic country and honky-tonk band that is a favorite at The Conner Byrne in Seattle. They played here last fall and won over the place!
Fricken Chickasee
Another great country band from Seattle! Get yer boots on there’s gonna be some dancin’.
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!
Stacy Jones Band
The Award-Winning Seattle singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Stacy Jones and her Award-winning Band who deliver high energy Roots Rock, Blues, and Americana.
Stacy Jones is no stranger to success. She has been nominated, multiple times, for “Best of the Blues” awards in songwriting, performance, harmonica, and guitar. She and the band have won the “Best Band Award,” five consecutive years in 2022,2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018 plus over a dozen other “Best of the Blues” awards, from the Washington Blues Society including Best Female Vocalist, Blues harmonica, Blues Songwriter, Blues Drummer and Blues Bass and the 2018 NW Recording of the Year for her album Love Is Everywhere. 2016 WBS Best of the Blues Awards winner for Best NW recording / Whiskey Wine and Water, The 2015 IMEA award winner: Best Blue Song “Can’t Do Nothin’ Right.”
In 2022 and 2017 she was accepted in the first round of Grammy Voting for “Best Contemporary Blues Album” and “Best Americana Song” and was chosen to represent the South Sound Blues Association as the entrant for the 2018 Best Self-produced CD Competition at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN. She has also charted on Roots Radio Report Top 40.
A dynamic performer and expressive vocalist, Stacy has taken the stage at the Chicago Blues Festival, SXSW, juke joints in Mississippi, riverboats in California, headlined festivals, toured Europe and shared stages with ZZ Top, Elvin Bishop, Charlie Musselwhite, Lee Oskar, Coco Montoya, Janiva Magness, and many other legends.
The band led by Stacy Jones, with her father Tom Jones on Bass and Drummer Rick J Bowen have been together since 2008,
In 2023 the group welcomes Eric Rice to the fold. Eric Is multi “Best of the Blues” Award Winner and leads his own group Eric’s Maine Connection.
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Ron Bailey & The Tangents
Come dance the evening away with Ron Bailey & The Tangents!
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Was Fanny Alger but…. NOW Savage Blues Band w/ Collins Beach opening
Fannie Alger had to cancel due to an unforeseen setback BUT!!! They handpicked the Savage Blues Band to fill the void with the new young band opening for them, Collins Beach! TWO GREAT BANDS from Anacortes!
Randy Jager with Adam Sorrlief
Acoustic show by one of our favorite customers along with Adam Sorrlief!
The Naughty Blokes
Bellingham based.. The Blokes are BACK… retooled and ready to perform their original rock and roll with a Classic Rock flavor that gets the dance floor hopping!
Ron Bailey & The Tangents
Come dance the evening away with Ron Bailey & The Tangents!
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Come dance the evening away with Ron Bailey & The Tangents!
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Baby Cakes
A very Special Valentines Night with the fantastice Baby Cakes! A can’t miss show!
Baby Cakes delivers a luxurious joyride through the golden era of American soul, funk, and R&B, weaving unforgettable three-part harmonies over a supercharged horn section and rhythm machine. Their repertoire bounces from Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson, to EWF and Aretha Franklin. And yes—they’ve also dropped 9 originals on their self‑titled 2018 debut, culminating with a haunting take on Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams”.
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.
NO MUSIC TONIGHT! IT'S SUPER BOWL TIME!
Come on in and cheer on the Seahawks against the Patriots in the Super Bowl! All three TV’s will be on with sound.
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
Wes Jones and Jack Mattingly and Cory Vincent Acoustic Night
Wes Jones teams up with Jack Mattingly and Cory for an acoustic solo show at The Old Edison. Amazing local singers and songwriters who has been performing all over the Pacific NW.
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
The Lucky Dogs
Edison’s own Local Band making their premier at The Old Edison! Should be a very fun night!
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.
Ron Bailey & The Tangents
Come dance the evening away with Ron Bailey & The Tangents!
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Mama Dirty Skirt
Classic Rock, Motown, Rhythm & Blues
Upbeat with a full sound, we play the songs you know and love!
Cory Vincent & Robert Irving Duo
Cory Vincent And Robert Irving Duo
Cory is a singer, songwriter from the PNW. He fronts an amazing band called Cory Vincent and the Electric Band. He met Robert while doing some studio work. Robert, a Keyboard Player that recently moved to Anacortes, is a producer/Writer/arranger that has worked with dozens of musicians Including Roy Orbison, David Foster and Kenny Loggins. They Play some original songs and a wide variety of eclectic covers.
Orville Johnson Band
Orville Johnson is an American resonator guitar player born in 1953 in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States.[ He came up in the St. Louis, Missouri music scene. A frequent session musician, he also has released a number of solo and group albums. He has appeared on the radio show A Prairie Home Companion and on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on television.
Johnson made his film debut in Georgia, appearing as a musician.
He is a singer, instrumentalist, record producer, songwriter, session player, and teacher. As his entry in the Encyclopedia of Northwest Music (Sasquatch Press, 1999) states, he has become a vital figure on the Northwest music scene.[1] He has appeared on over 400 albums, movie and video soundtracks, and commercials, produced 22 albums for other musicians, and hosted a roots music radio show.[
Savanna Woods Band
Savanna Woods is a powerhouse vocalist and soulful songwriter from Stanwood, Washington blending raw emotion with folk, rock, and cinematic pop. She was a Top 20 finalist on The Voice, tours globally, and self-produces bold, heartfelt music from her tiny home studio.
The Lonesome Town Painters $5
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.
MUSIC CANCELED TONIGHT The Bow Diddlers
From the twin harmonies of the Louvin Brothers to the lonesome howl of George Jones, The Bow Diddlers breathe new life into Honky Tonk. In the course of an evening, singer/guitarist Jed Jedrzejweski, along with band mates, John Olufs (guitar, keyboards, vocals), Peter Pendras (guitar, vocals) and powerhouse rhythm section featuring Wedge Michaels (drums, vocals), and Aaron Harmonson (bass), dig deep into roadhouse rhythm and rock while keeping the dance floor full. Hits from the past are re-imagined. There will be dancing. There will be twang.
Wheelie Fargo
A modern outlaw country band hailing from the SanJuan Islands. Wheelie Fargo will have you up and boot stomping from the get go.
NYE with Ron Bailey & The Tangents $15
Come dance 2026 in with Ron Bailey & The Tangents!
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The Davanos
The Davanos play a kick-ass combination of classic rock, blues, and country western.
The Fat Fridays
"The Fat Fridays play Upscale Classic Rock from the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Linda Ronstadt, Paul Simon, Carole King, Delbert McClinton, and Van Morrison. Award-winning musicians, soaring vocals, world-class soloists, and the tightest rhythm section in all the land! Featuring Ms. Kelly Visten on vocals; Mark Kelly, angel of the woodwinds; WBS hall-of-famer Chris Leighton on drums; master jazzoid Andy Carr on keys and vocals; the double-funky Tom Anastasio on bass, and Mark Dodge on Fat guitars and vocals."
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 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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Interested in playing at The Old Edison?
Please contact John Highet for more information at: john.theoldedison@gmail.com