Once a month, we host an event at the Stones Throw Brewery where we feature three to four local songwriters, each sharing their unique stories through music. Enjoy handcrafted tunes and a selection of local beer, wine, cider, and ginger ale. Whether you're a music enthusiast, a lover of lyrics, or simply looking for a great night out, come support a rotating roster of local artists and non-profits. Cheers to the magic of music and the connections it fosters!
The third Friday of every month at 6 pm! Free! Family and dog friendly!
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March Artists
Kian Dye and Katie May first sang together in their high school choir. A lifelong bluegrass musician, Kian adds rich instrumentation, while Katie, a poet and writer, crafts haunting lyrics. Their harmonies echo classic Americana duos.
Most of Ren's songs are channeled from an imaginative dreamworld called the Petrichor Forest. A place for magic, slowness, and connection. They hope to convey through song, what the Forest knows.
Keenan Foster is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and fronts Salt Pine. He cut his teeth playing in the Salt Lake punk scene in the 2000s, and has since discovered a love for country, folk, bluegrass, and American roots music that is reflected in his songwriting.
Char & Tim
From Steinbeck country to the Colorado foothills, Washington, and the Southwest, songwriter Char Seawell tells the stories of everyday people facing life’s challenges with courage and grace. As part of the duo Windfall with Tim Seawell, their rich imagery, harmonies, and storytelling echo the folk traditions of the ’60s and ’70s.
Previous artists
Commitment to community
As a part of our dedication to the community that sustains us, we donate half of the proceeds from each event to various local non-profits on a rotating basis. Your attendance not only empowers these gifted artists but also supports important causes, infusing every note and chord with a deeper sense of purpose. Through shared commitment, we can create a meaningful impact and foster unity within our community.
This month's non-profit
Ragfinery's mission is to grow a culture of creative textile reuse through education, entrepreneurial opportunities, and job training. Ragfinery opened in April 2014 as the second “jobs from waste” project of ReUse Works. This is the DBA that we use and how we are best known in the community. We provide job training for clients of our partner social service agencies and schools. We collaborate with local artisans and community volunteers to repurpose unwanted garments and textiles into various upcycled goods.
Press
Read the Cascade Daily News article by Jesse Stanton
"Stones Throw's Neighborhood Songwriters Showcase, which spotlights local talent on the third Friday of every month, celebrates its first anniversary Friday, July 19."
Meet your hosts
Andy Bunn
Andy is a songwriter and guitarist who writes character-focused songs. Find his solo stuff at bandcamp and at andybunnmusic.com. His work with the High Mountain String Band is here.
Colleen Freeman
Colleen is a fiddler, singer, and songwriter/composer with traditional American and Celtic roots. Find her stuff at bandcamp solo and with Marie, the Band and The Wandering Seas. She teaches fiddle too!
Previous non-profits
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County (DVSAS)
Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY)
Whatcom Parks and Recreation Foundation
Find us
The Stones Throw Brewery is one of the finest places in Bellingham. They are a neighborhood taproom that puts the community first and maintains a commitment to the arts, music, and the environment. Whether you are a local or a visitor, come down and say howdy to your neighbors.