There’s a ton happening with The Dusty 45s, so let’s get you up to speed!

Benefit at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub in Burien
The D45s will play a benefit concert at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub in Burien this Thursday, May 6^th. They’ll take the stage at 9:30 pm. Mick Kelly’s manager, Dermot Owens, lost his son in a tragic accident on April 16. This money raised from this fundraiser will allow him to take time off to be with family and friends.

Please click here to find out more about this event including ways to contribute.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Owens family.

Virginia Mason Dreambuilder’s Ball
This Saturday, May 8^th we will headline the 19^th Annual Dreambuilder’s Ball at the Westin! This is a HUGE event, and we’re stoked to be the entertainment for 2010! The Dreambuilder’s Ball celebrates and raises funds for the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason. The Institute is on the cutting edge of research concerning autoimmune diseases. For more information about this event, go to Dreambuilder’s Ball.

Raw Space/Ellensburg with Star Anna
We can’t wait to travel to the “east side” again! This time it’s for a gig at Raw Space in Ellensburg with hometown girl Star Anna, Thursday, May 13^th, 8 pm. This show is going to be off the hook! Pick up your advance tickets online  here. Check out Raw Space too! $10 general admission/$7 students w/ID. Don’t miss it!

It Doesn’t End There! Next Stop: Oregon
We’re hitting the Oregon trail to celebrate the Fortunate Man CD release! Friday, May 14^th it’s a double-header Portland-style, with an all ages, in-store performance at Music Millennium at 6 pm, followed by a rowdy release at Duff’s Garage at 9 pm.

Next! Saturday, May 15^th, join the band for an evening of fine wine and philanthropy at the (SOLD OUT!) Uncorked Wine Auction. This event benefits Family Building Blocks, and will be held at Zenith Vineyard in Salem.

Oregon to Olympia, WA
We’re blowin’ into Kelly’s hometown to officially release Fortunate Man to Oly fans! End the weekend on a high note at this special early show – 8 pm at the Eastside Club Tavern on Sunday, May 16^th. It’s only $5 to get in, so come on out and Be Fortunate!

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The Dusty 45s are thrilled to road trip to Oregon to kick off February right, playing
two shows. Their first show will be in Salem on February 4^th at Duffy’s Hangar at 8 pm. On February 5^th, they’ll rock Duff’s Garage in Portland, starting at 9 pm.

The Oregon shows come only a month before the release of The Dusty 45s’ highly anticipated new studio album, Fortunate Man. The album contains a collection of original Dusty 45s material, including Walking in the Rain, Only Wanna Be With You, and the title track, all of which have been enthusiastically received at recent live shows. Fortunate Man will be released on March 27, 2010, and songs from the album will be previewed at the Oregon shows. The fellas are looking forward to performing the material to new audiences.

Both shows have a $10 cover charge.

Duffy’s Hangar
2275 McGilchrist St SE
Salem, OR

Duff’s Garage
1635 SE 7th Avenue
Portland, OR

This Friday night The Dusty 45’s play Duff’s Garage in Portland. OR. Always a super fun place to play with a great crowd! What better way to spend your Friday night than rocking out with The Dusty’s!

Them on the way back to Seattle The Dusty 45s stop to play the Eastside Club Tavern in Olympia, WA on Feb 13th. The guys love playing for the fans in Olympia. Come down and spend your Sunday night with The Dusty’s. We will rock your socks off guaranteed!