Hello Friends!

The Dusty 45s start summer off with a bang on Fourth of July weekend! Friday, July 3^rd at the Tractor Tavern the show begins at 9:30 pm with Vince Mira opening. The following night, July 4^th at the Waterfront Restaurant, the D45s rock Pier 70 from 6-9pm.

On July 12^th, the band hits the studio with producer Brad Zeffron to record a new CD. This new album will be full of rockin tunes that will be sure to get your boots scootin. Check out the list of summer shows below and come on out and hear samples of the new songs! A CD Release event will be scheduled for the fall.

Two summer dates of note are August 1^st Seafair and September 9^th Bumbershoot! The band travels to Nantucket for a series of shows on the first weekend of October, then returns home for the 5^th Avenue Theatre’s premiere of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Billy Joe is slated to play the Pharaoh.

We would love to see you come out and help celebrate summer with the Dusty 45s!

Summer Dates 2009

Fri – 7.03.09 – Seattle, WA – The Tractor Tavern – 9pm w/ Vince Mira opening

Sat – 7.04.09 – Seattle, WA – Waterfront Restaurant – 6-9pm Pier 70 only $5

Thu – 7.09.09 – *Everett, WA – Waterfront Summer Concert Series – 6:30pm

Fri – 7.24.09 – Seattle, WA – Slim’s Last Chance Saloon Outdoor Stage – 9pm

Wed – 7.29.09 – *Seattle, WA – University Village Summer Concert – 6:30pm

Fri – 7.31.09 – *Seattle, WA – Harbor Steps Out to Lunch – 12 Noon

Sat – 8.01.09 – *Seattle, WA – Genesee Park – Seafair – 8pm

Sun – 8.09.09 – *Seattle, WA – Seattle Tattoo Convention @ Vera Project – 3pm

Sun – 9.06.09 – *Seattle, WA – Bumbershoot – 1:30pm

*Indicates all ages show

Every summer the Dusty 45s can be seen at a variety of outdoor venues. All of the concerts are free and all-ages. Come on out and support local music and enjoy the beautiful Northwest summer!

The season kicks off next Wednesday, July 30th at University Village from 6-9pm. http://www.uvillage.com/events.asp

Next the Dusties perform on Friday, August 1st at Seafair. The event is held at Genesse Park. Starting at noon catch Vince Mira, Ian McFeron Band, and at 4pm, The Dusty 45s.

Sunday, August 3rd is the debut performance at Mercer Island’s “Mostly Music in the Park”. Showtime is 7pm!

Friday, August 8th at Noon is the annual Harbor Steps “Out to Lunch” concert. Located on the steps just below SAM in downtown Seattle. Bring your dancing shoes to work and take a long lunch!

Saturday, August 9th, 11:30 A.M. The Dusty 45s kick off the “Festival of the River” in Arlington, WA. This festival is also free. Check out some of the other acts such as Smash Mouth, The Gin Blossoms and The English Beat!

We hope to see you at one or all of these great 2008 Summer Festivals! If you make it to any of these leave us a comment and let us know you had a good time;-)