Music Calendar
Fritillary, Bauman and Vogt
Come in from the cold and join cello/fiddle duo Fritillary and whistle/bazouki duo Bauman & Vogt for a festive night of tunes! You’ll hear toe-tapping arrangements of traditional Celtic, old-time and bluegrass tunes, with some fun originals mixed in. Bring an instrument if you wish, open session to follow the performance!
Louis Ledford, Norah McLaughlin & Friend
"Join us for an evening of Holiday inspired music by Louis Ledford, Norah McLaughlin and Friends. This promises to be a cozy evening among friends, sipping in house mead and ciders while helping out our community by donating to very dear organizations which have been impacted negatively by recent federal scrooge-mindedness."
Chandra Lyles, Kerry Hastings
Come join us for an evening of heartfelt songwriting and fingerstyle guitar.
Lolo Wawa, Summer Barbone, Rubin Hochauser
A great crew of musicians and writers from Bellingham and Orcas!
Quickdraw Stringband
The Quickdraws are an acoustic string band from Bellingham with over twenty years of performing experience. They play old-time, early bluegrass, fiddle blues, rags, and originals.
Bo Bestvina (7pm), Guitar workshop (8pm)
Bo writes music from a deep place, hoping to connect with that deep place in others. Fingerstyle guitar, open tunings, folk covers, and more. Workshop to follow!
Russell Thompson
Songs full of heart and authenticity. Join us for the music of former Nashville songwriter Russell Thompson.
The GP Sunsets
The GP Sunsets emerge from the far northwest (Bellingham, WA) bringing songs about life, freedom and love. GPS bring a modern lyrical style combined with classic American rock and folk-blues. Sure to smile, sure to think, sure to enjoy.
Kc Mud, Levi & Caitlin
KC Mud brings his upbeat Americana fusion, featuring songs about life on the wild side.
Levi (guitar) and Caitlin (violin) are a folk duo who plays gentle, acoustic tunes that invite you to unwind and listen.
Tim McHugh
Tim McHugh is a writer, folk-rock musician, teacher, and activist who founded the '90's Bellingham band, Tim McHugh and the Lost Poets. A lifelong supporter of environmentalism and indigenous rights, he has shared bills with Bonnie Raitt, John Trudell, Kris Kristofferson, and Sarah McLaughlin. He also collaborated with Roy Export SAS to license Charles Spencer Chaplin's speech from The Great Dictator for use in his song, A Day Will Come. Tim's new release, Love Songs for the Apocalypse, is due out in the summer of '26. Currently, Tim resides in Whatcom County with his wife and family.
Shadow Basket, John Swanke, Frail Talk
Don’t miss Shadow Basket’s brand of folksy, twangy, indie rock, with support from hypnotic instrumentalist John Swanke and Colorado’s Frail talk.
Willie Reavis
When Willie and the boys come through you don’t want to miss it. Original songwriting that’s true to the classic Country Western tradition.
Toadmortons
Songwriter Steve Bryant and bass player Greg Hain formed Toadmortons in Davis, California in 1997 after the demise of their band Chance the Gardener (“The Day the Dogs Took Over” Warner Brothers Records 1996). Toadmortons have since released six albums on Susan Ferris’ labels, (Bohemia Group, Los Angeles), the most recent being “Susschord” 2023. TMs relocated to Bellingham, Washington from Davis, California in 2019.
Paradox, Boris Budd
Paradox blends saxophone and slide guitar with acoustic accompaniment to give a new sense of style to the best music of the 20th century and to more recent hits, too.
Long-time Bellingham music icon Boris Budd will be playing songs from his new record Animals Are Better Than People, now available on Washingtones Records!
Adam Gellman, Fickle Spring
Join us for a night of lovely folk tunes with Adam Gellman and Fickle Spring (Brian Martens).
Sunflecks, Alice Does Computer Music (NYC), New Issue
Local favorites Sunflecks are joined by Alice, all the way from the Big Apple.
Natural and the Bellfounders/Forest Stoke
Come by for a nice hit of twang-infused folk anthems.
Halloween at Honey Moon w/ the Blue Collar Grass Band
Five friends with five voices and twenty-nine strings between them bring traditional and progressive bluegrass tunes for a toe-tapping (claw-tapping? Hoof-tapping?) good time! In costume tonight only.
Bluegrass Night hosted by Kian Dye
Join local bluegrass phenom Kian Dye on the last Thursday of each month for Bellingham's premier bluegrass jam and showcase. The evening starts with an open jam session at 5:30 and will close with a performance by a featured artist starting at 8pm. $5-20 suggested donation.
Open Mic hosted by Laura Tams
She’s baaaack!!! Join the one and only Laura Tams — the Hostess with the Absolute Mostest — and find yourself among the kindest, most supportive crowd the world has ever known, all while listening to some truly incredible local talent. There’s a reason why this is Bellingham’s best-loved and longest running open mic night — there’s always something to surprise, delight and replenish your faith in humankind.
To get on the list of players, call or stop by Honey Moon at 5:00 pm, sharp — no lie, the slots fill quickly! 360-734-0728
Mild Mallard with The Librarians
An indie rock band based in Skagit County, Mild Mallard plays an eclectic melding of genres from traditional folk to funk. Featuring Aida Miller on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Nakos "Dobro DJ" Marker on slide guitar, Kaleb Wyatt holding down the beat on drums, and Miguel Garibay on upright bass reminding everyone to "stomp it", these mild mannered ducks will have you grooving to a collection of unique originals and blues-y jams.
They'll share the bill with the Librarians -- pretty and gritty, combining the dreamy and the everyday, the surreal and political, the archetypal and personal, shining a defiant light in these dark days. (And they don't just sing about making change -- Carly's running for Port Commissioner. Vote!!)
Together, this should make for a fine and fun evening of music and good vibes.
Cape Flattery (late)
Original Americana, blending bluegrass, folk, and rock. Cape Flattery features the vocal duo of Lindsay Poynter and Ted O’Connell backed by a stellar rhythm section. Special early 7pm start!
The Slim Pickers (7pm)
The Slim Pickers are a product of late-night festival jam sessions during which the cross-border musicians formed an enduring friendship by way of old-time bluegrass brother duets. While each picker retains an active roll in other acoustic ensembles in Washington and British Columbia, the music they've shared over the years brings them together on occasion, and you'll want to be there when it does.
Pacific Poets & Travellin' Miles
Pacific Poets will gather for their monthly open mic at 5:30 — come hear our local bards give voice to “what oft was thought, but ne’er so well express’d”
At 8:00 pm we’ll welcome Travelin' Miles, a singer-songwriter based in Boise, ID. Miles’ first performance was at CBGB in NYC over 20 years ago; he’s come a long way since then. He’s developed quite a following here in the ‘ham — we’re delighted to have him back!
Open Mic hosted by Laura Tams
She’s baaaack!!! Join the one and only Laura Tams — the Hostess with the Absolute Mostest — and find yourself among the kindest, most supportive crowd the world has ever known, all while listening to some truly incredible local talent. There’s a reason why this is Bellingham’s best-loved and longest running open mic night — there’s always something to surprise, delight and replenish your faith in humankind.
To get on the list of players, call or stop by Honey Moon at 5:00 pm, sharp — no lie, the slots fill quickly! 360-734-0728
Kian Dye & Pete Keating
We're delighted to welcome Kian Dye & Pete Keating. Join us for an evening of fantastic musicianship and musical storytelling that'll take you back to sweeter times.
Keenan Foster & Salt Pine
Salt Pine is an alternative country band from Bellingham, WA celebrating the release of their newest single: "Ballad of Luigi Mangione." Their Americana sound draws on influences from rock, folk, punk, and bluegrass, and their music blends emotional storytelling with energetic performance. They released their debut EP in 2024 and are currently working on their first full length album.
Grady Drugg, Bad Posture Club
Grady Drugg is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and hired gun. Hailing from Springfield, Missouri, Grady has toured and recorded with artists (and dear friends) such as folk singer-songwriter Willi Carlisle, Arkansas-based crooner Dylan Earl, Seattle lullaby rock outfit Ings, and Springfield darlings Dreamgirl.
Bad Posture Club is a queer folk duo living in Anacortes, WA. Together they craft intricate and experimental harmonies with their two voices, banjo, guitar & a 100-year-old pump organ.
Open Mic with Laura Tams
She’s baaaack!!! Join the one and only Laura Tams — the Hostess with the Absolute Mostest — and find yourself among the kindest, most supportive crowd the world has ever known, all while listening to some truly incredible local talent. There’s a reason why this is Bellingham’s best-loved and longest running open mic night — there’s always something to surprise, delight and replenish your faith in humankind.
To get on the list of players, call or stop by Honey Moon at 5:00 pm, sharp — no lie, the slots fill quickly! 360-734-0728
The Pits, featuring Matney Cook and Taylor Merlina
Join us Saturday October 11th at Honey Moon Mead and Cider in Bellingham for an evening of Country and Folk music with The Pits! Comprised of the two core songwriters of Nobody's Peach, Matney Cook and Taylor Merlina, this duo will soothe your heart and uplift your soul with their original collaborative compositions. They will start the evening with a solo set each then combine forces for the musical finale. 8pm, 21+
The Nomads
The Nomads are an instrumental ensemble that play hypnotic grooves, borrowing from Ethiopian jazz and Latin rhythms. This is music for the soul and the feet.
The Nomads are John Meloy (saxophone), Adrian Clarke (guitar), Roger Yamashita (bass), John Butorac (percussion) & Steve Jones (percussion).