THING: MUSIC & ARTS & OTHER THINGS Port Townsend Tickets - Fort Worden Historical State Park

The Beths

37 concerts

The Beths, an indie band from New Zealand, are known for catchy, introspective rock. Led by Elizabeth Stokes, they've earned critical acclaim and global fans for albums like *Expert In A Dying Field.* Their work explores life's cyclical struggles with sharp lyrics and engaging melodies.

Tash Sultana

16 concerts

Tash Sultana, a trailblazing Australian multi-instrumentalist, is known for their creative artistry, authenticity, and sold-out global tours. They've headlined major festivals and achieved billions of streams, cementing their status as a top influential artist.

Kassa Overall

5 concerts

Seattle-born Kassa Overall is a Grammy-nominated jazz, hip-hop, and avant-garde artist known for acclaimed albums like I Think I’m Good. He's collaborated with Jon Batiste, Yoko Ono, and Danny Brown.

Y La Bamba

5 concerts

Luz Elena Mendoza Ramos of Y La Bamba, born in Portland, explores love, identity, and healing in "Lucha." Known for candid takes on Mexican American themes, the album, born from COVID-19 isolation, reflects struggle and growth, marking a poignant phase in her career.

Thundercat

29 concerts

Thundercat, aka Stephen Bruner, is a GRAMMY-winning bassist-singer known for genre-spanning collaborations. His album "It Is What It Is" won a GRAMMY; he’s worked with Tame Impala, Flying Lotus, and more. Recognized for tracks like "Them Changes," he’s appeared on TV, in film, and fashion, embodying a vibrant style inspired by the cartoon he adores.

Black Country, New Road

18 concerts

Black Country, New Road, spawned from a Wikipedia name generator and Brixton's Windmill scene in 2019, merges post-rock and jazz-inflected post-punk. Hailed as "the best band in the world" by The Quietus, they boast high praise from NYT, NPR, and The Guardian.

Laufey

30 concerts

Raised in Reykjavik and D.C., Laufey blends jazz, classical, and pop in hits like "Street by Street." With 5B streams, sold-out shows, awards, and collaborations with Norah Jones and Jon Batiste.

Digable Planets

9 concerts

Digable Planets, formed by Ishmael Butler, Mary Ann Vieira, and Craig Irving, fused jazz and hip-hop with hits like "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)." Their debut album, "Reachin'," won them a Grammy for Best New Duo or Group. Known for their laid-back jazz-rap style, they released the acclaimed "Blowout Comb" and toured with live musicians.

The Budos Band

8 concerts

The Budos Band, with hits in genres like Afrobeat and Ethiopian music, splits from Daptone, releasing Frontier’s Edge under Diamond West Records, showcasing autonomous, explosive sound evolution.

Soul Glo

2 concerts

Soul Glo, a hardcore punk band, crafted their album *Diaspora Problems* from 2016-2021 in an unfinished warehouse, working closely with Epitaph Records and engineer Evan Bernard.