Hello Friends! The 5th Annual Gimme Shelter benefit at the Triple Door raised more than $35,000, at a sold-out, standing-room only, show. The funds directly benefit the DESC, an organization that is the guardian of Seattle’s most vulnerable homeless citizens. This year’s lineup included sets from Star Anna, Shane Tutmarc, and the Dusty 45s. Gimme...
Learn MoreThe Dusty 45s are gearing up for a huge summer of tour dates! Just to mention a few… The Dusty 45s will be headlining the Local’s Stage at the Gorge Amphitheatre’s Watershed Festival, touring the South and East Coast, and also headlining Bumbershoot with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Wanda Jackson! There’s something for everyone, ages 8 to 80!! Here’s where...
Learn MoreDon’t miss the 4th Annual Gimme Shelter benefit concert at The Showbox at the Market TOMORROW, Friday, February 3rd! Proceeds from ticket sales go directly to DESC, and their programs to end homelessness. This year’s Gimme Shelter will feature performances by The Maldives, Lazy Susan, The Young Evils, Betsy Olson, Davidson Hart Kingsbery, The Purrs, and, of course,...
Learn MoreThis Saturday, January 14th, The Dusty 45s’ Billy Joe Huels will be a special guest at the 2012 Seattle Elvis Invitationals at the EMP. He will be sitting in with the band and singing a couple of tunes to get the night rocking. Billy Joe will also be appearing on King5′s New Day Northwest on Thursday, January 12th, to promote the Invitationals. If you want to...
Learn MoreHappy 2012! What a year The Dusty 45s had! 2011 was huge! They went on tour with the legendary Wanda Jackson, and super star Adele, hitting (sold out!) shows in Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, and Los Angeles, to name a few. Then, they rocked the Northwest all summer long, playing festivals and outdoor events, before taking off to the East Coast for their yearly jaunt to...
Learn MoreThe web home of the Dusty 45s is in the midst of a sweet new upgrade! (which roughly translates to “pardon our mess for the moment”) Watch this space for more news, updates, photos, videos, and otherwise general good stuff…
Learn MoreAfter a very busy summer of touring, The Dusty 45s enjoyed a little, well-deserved downtime this fall. But they’re ramping up for round of killer shows next week! Start your Turkey Day festivities on November 23rd in Bellingham, and then dance off your holiday meals on November 25th in Seattle, and November 26th in Olympia. Wednesday, November 23rd: The Shakedown,...
Learn MoreWhat a great 4th of July! The Dusty 45s had a blast at the Family 4th at Lake Union. They played a full set before the fireworks, and then created some fire of their own with an encore performance that was broadcast live on King5 after the big show. Great weather and an awesome crowd made the day complete. Don’t miss your chance to see the band before they take off for...
Learn MoreThe Dusty 45s will be headlining the biggest fireworks show in Seattle tomorrow night! The Family 4th at Lake Union at Gas Works Park is THE place to be for 4th of July fun! The band will play a fully set on the Bartell Drugs Stage at 8 pm, followed by an encore set after the fireworks that will be broadcast on King5! Information on the Family 4th can be found here. Have...
Learn MoreThe Dusty 45s’ shows this week in Vancouver, BC, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR, with Adele and Wanda Jackson have been postponed, due to Adele’s case of laryngitis. Rescheduled dates will be posted as soon as...
Learn MoreDon’t miss The Dusty 45s at Neumo’s in Seattle on Friday, May 20th! The band is excited to play the show with Star Anna and the Laughing Dogs! Tickets can be purchased for $12 in advance at Moe Bar and online here. Doors open at 8 pm 21+ This is going to be a great...
Learn MoreFresh off their tour with Wanda Jackson, The Dusty 45s make their return to the Northwest with a show at the Tractor Tavern on Saturday, April 16th at 9:30 pm. The Preservation from Austin, TX, will open for them. Advance tickets are available for $12 here. They will also be available at the door for $15....
Learn MoreAfter 3 exciting shows opening and backing the First Lady of Rock and Roll, The Dusty 45s’ inaugural tour with Wanda Jackson ends tomorrow night. After a rollicking performance in Aspen on Saturday, Wanda and The Dusty 45s were stranded west of Denver when Interstate 70 was closed due to an unexpected early spring blizzard. The show originally scheduled...
Learn MoreWhat a great crowd last night in Salt Lake City! The band’s first concert on tour with the First Lady of Rock and Roll, Wanda Jackson, was sold out and a rockin’ good time! Here are the next stops, where the band will be opening for, and backing, Wanda: April 1: Boulder, CO – Boulder Theater April 2: Aspen, CO – Belly Up Aspen April 3: Denver, CO...
Learn MoreThe Dusty 45s’ spring and summer concert dates are starting to fill in, and here’s the latest! But, First, A HUGE Thank You (again)! A major shout out of gratitude to all those who attended the 3rd annual Gimme Shelter concert, benefiting the important work of DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center), on February 24th!!! Hundreds of music fans and DESC...
Learn MoreA major shout out of gratitude to all those who attended the 3rd annual Gimme Shelter concert, benefiting the important work of DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center), on February 24th!!! Hundreds of music fans and DESC supporters braved the cold weather and filled The Showbox at the Market for a good cause. With the help of 10 incredibly talented bands, The Stranger...
Learn MoreThe Dusty 45s are proud to partner with DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) once again for the 3rd annual Gimme Shelter benefit concert on Thursday, February 24, 2011, at The Showbox at The Market at 7:30 pm. This year’s Gimme Shelter event will be bigger than ever, as ten bands unite to end homelessness. The concert will be hosted by The Dusty 45s’ own Billy Joe...
Learn MoreHappy Holidays Everyone! We hope you are able to kick back and relax with your family and friends as the year winds down! What a year we’ve had! After the release of Fortunate Man in the spring, we spent a lot of time on the road. Our “Back to Your Roots” tour started off a little rocky when our tour van broke down in Montana! But it didn’t slow us down for long,...
Learn MoreClose out the year with a bang, and spend New Year’s Eve with The Dusty 45s at The Triple Door! The band will play an early, all-ages, show at 7 pm, followed by a 21+ show at 10:30 pm. Dinner packages for the 7 pm show are available for $100. Party packages for the 10:30 performance are available for $70. Tickets cannot be purchased online, so please call The Triple...
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