SNACKS AT MIDNIGHT

A SNACK at Midnight could be thought of in two categories: one, as a pre-packaged quick bite and the second, as an improvised meal using ingredients that don’t traditionally go together, but, boy, does it taste and feel good. The latter is where Spokane, Washington-based indie rock, pop, funk band, Snacks at Midnight, takes its inspiration for their sound. With comparisons drawn to Hippo Campus, Backseat Lovers, Half Alive, and even the classics, Red Hot Chili Peppers or Grateful Dead, it is clear the band gets its individuality from many different genres and artists. The band’s origin is a classic one. High school friends Rory Babin, Giovani Covarrubias, and Nickolaus Harner started jamming together. Once the trio figured out how to play their instruments, they started writing music. The first song was written in the 10th grade, “Asking All the Questions,” the third track off their debut album, Mom’s Proud, released in November, 2021. In 2018, the group added Rory’s younger brother, Bill Babin, on keys, and after sifting through eight different drummers, Austin Davis joined the group in March of 2022, adding that final touch to create the band we all know and love today, Snacks at Midnight.

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Friday, Sept. 1, 7:30pm

Peoples Bank Stage

John Primer And The Real Deal Blues Band

Two-time Grammy-nominated artist and American blues legend John Primer was the bandleader and guitarist for Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, and Magic Slim & The Teardrops. Having played or recorded with a who’s who of blues greats, including Junior Wells, Gary Clark, Jr., Derek Trucks, Johnny Winter, The Rolling Stones, and Buddy Guy, to name a few, John Primer’s personal accolades, including a Lifetime Achievement Award, reflect his countless contributions to the history of Chicago blues. There are very few fans, critics, or musicians who will deny the fact that John Primer is the real deal. You can’t paint the Blues without the Primer!

Friday, Sept. 1, 7:45pm • Island Thrift Stage

Brian James Was Here

Born and raised on a farm in the small logging community of Montesano, Washington, Brian is at home on the stage where his larger-than-life personality comes out with witty commentary and raw energy. From a young age, Brian knew that he wanted to pursue music, and in 2005 he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where he wrote songs for the Surefire Music Company. Brian penned songs for TV, film, and commercial projects and artists such as Taylor Hicks and High Road Three. Brian’s music received a CCMA nomination for Single of the Year in 2013. In the following year, his song, “Angel at the Crossroads,” was nominated for Gospel Single of the Year. In 2013, Brian formed the TSDC Music Group, a publishing company where his songs were featured in car commercials for Cadillac and Dodge as well various TV and film placements. Today, Brian lives in the Pacific Northwest, where he regularly performs both covers and originals—solo as well as with his band. His showmanship and modern sound has drawn a diverse audience of all ages with tastes in music from multiple genres and eras.

Friday, Sept. 1, 9pm • Peoples Bank Stage

JANIE CRIBBS & THE T.RUST BAND

Second Chance is their new release after over a year of lockdown in a world-wide pandemic. They had the time to really give this album their heartfelt attention and a measure of grace as well as dipping their toes into some rootsy blues and gritty true stories, both rockin’ your soul and making you want to dance! They hope you can give it a listen and feel the connection we all have with each other’s hearts and this blue-green ball we call home.

Friday, Sept. 1, 9:15pm • Island Thrift Stage