Passion Project Poetry – Starts 01/04
Weekly poetry course on Sunday, at Buxton’s, starting January 4th join us in a cozy and welcoming environment as we dive into sharing ideas, discussing our thoughts and enjoying each other’s company. Skill levels welcomed and encouraged. Singer songwriters encouraged to join as well to hone in their skills! Teens: 3-4 PM Jan 4th-Feb… Read more »
Live From the Snug! Featuring Lark and Linden 12/11 @ 6:30
Join us for Live From the Snug – AMP’s cozy, Tiny-Desk-style concert series tucked upstairs at 1904 Commercial Ave. This month we’re featuring Lark and Linden. Beth Baker and Dave Lervik craft original songs and fresh-take covers to make you laugh, cry or question your life choices. December 11 • 6:30 PM Extremely limited seating… Read more »
Live From The Snug! Bad Posture Club
Join us for an intimate live concert featuring Bad Posture Club! We will also be broadcasting this live on our radio station, tune in here: https://anacortesmusicproject.org/tune-in/ 1904 Commercial Ave, upstairs 6:30 – Donations encouraged Extremely limited seating Bad Posture Club is a queer folk duo made up of Maren Day and Morgan Kavanagh. Originally from… Read more »
2025 Rockin’ Yule Bizarre
Atown’s festive, musical showcase starring our local favorites! See short sets of holiday music performed by local musicians.
Friday Movie Night, featuring: Spinal Tap! 11/7 @ 7:30 PM
Join us for a movie night on our big screen featuring the cult classic, Spinal Tap! 1904 Commercial Ave Friday, 11/7 @ 7:30 5 dollar tickets Popcorn for all!
18+ Musician Meet-Up! 11/6 @ 6 PM
Come join us for some 18+ networking and meet other local musicians! 1904 Commercial Ave November 6th, @ 6 PM First Thursday acoustic jam to follow 7-8:30
Casaundra May & James – Live From the Snug 10/30 @ 6:30
Join us for an intimate concert- Live From the Snug- with Casaundra & James, a root blues duo from the heart of Skagit County. Together, Casaundra May and James have created a unique and dynamic presentation of the Blues that would be right at home in Mississsippi, right here at home in the Skagit Valley!… Read more »
Her Name Was Princess, Cumulus & Rainshadower 11/22 @ 7 PM
Join us for a night of live music with, Her Name Was Princess, Cumulus and Rainshadower! Buxton’s, 1904 Commercial Ave, Anacortes Doors/music @ 7 All ages, $15 cover
AMP’s Community Choir – starting 10/21
Our newest session of AMP’s Community Choir, led by our amazing director, Kathy Moore starts Oct 21st! Kathy is arranging some unique versions of holiday favorites for us to learn beautiful and rich harmonies. The final performance will be at AMP’s Rockin’ Yule Bizarre on December 20th. Where: 1904 Commercial Ave When: Every Tuesday, starting… Read more »
Toddler Sing-Along with Huckleberry!
Join us on Monday mornings for play time, parachute fun, introduction to small rhythm instruments and sing along to some favorite toddler tunes! This program is designed for children 1-3 years old with their caregivers, older siblings always welcome! Join our email list to stay up-to-date on all things toddler sing-along! Ages 1-3 1904 Commercial… Read more »
Group Violin Lessons 9/30-12-16
BEGINNER LESSONS: Ages 9-12 (students outside of this age group need to be approved by the instructor). Students will learn the basics of the violin and grow into proficient players! Students will be guided by Skagit Symphony’s own Suellen Eberhart every Tuesday for a 45 minute lesson. All students must rent their own instrument (we… Read more »
Jazz Jam!
Join us at Buxton’s on second Sundays at 6 p.m. for inclusive, free, all ages jazz jams presented by AMP and the Manieri Jazz Endowment. These evenings carry on the age-old jazz tradition of community jams, with a focus on fun and direct learning from fellow musicians of all backgrounds and levels of experience. Musicians… Read more »
Family Karaoke Night!
Join us for a casual evening of karaoke with the fam at the Anacortes Music Project! Whether you want to sing a favorite tune or just hang out and listen, everyone’s welcome. Hosted by our friend Caitlin, it’s a laid-back night for all ages to enjoy music together! When: Thursday, July 31st Where: Art Center… Read more »
We Were Heroes Reunion Show!!! 6/21 7PM
After a 10 year hibernation, the Heroes boys are back at it again. A little grayer, a little older, definitely not any more mature, but still capable of melting every damn face in a room. Brace yourselves for a night of tasty riffs, lots of screaming and definitely some sweat. We Were Heroes rise from the ashes and wouldn’t want their first… Read more »
Shipwreck Music Fest 2025
Saturday, July 19th, 2025. All Ages, Free. Causland Park, 8th and N ave.
Doin’ Things the Way They Happen Jam!
Come have a jam in the key of everything! Show and tell your unique instrument or custom FX chain. Expound on new knowledge, musical learnings or philosophies. The Doin’ Things The Way They Happen Jam honors Anacortes’ vibrant musical heritage with a free-form jam, and you are invited to help us paint with sound and collab… Read more »
Punk Show! 4-25-25
This teen-led show is bolstered by AMP and we are ready to head-bang!!!! Join us for an incredible night with 4 Skagit local bands!!! -ALL AGES -Art Center @ Buxton’s, 1904 Commercial Ave -Doors at 7:30 pm, music @ 8:00 pm -15.00 @ door
Our PA Systems
We have 2 tiers of PA systems and sound engineers that we make available for hire.
Recording
Capture the vibrant energy of your music with our live recording sessions, perfect for:
Demos, Live albums, Audition recordings, Rare performances
Tommy Stinson with special guest Karla Rose!
Guess who’s coming back to town? That’s right Tommy Stinson of The Replacements, Guns and Roses, Bash and Pop, Soul Asylum, Cowboys in the Campfire and several lifetimes worth of putting the Punk in Rock. Join us Sunday February 23rd for an encore performance at Buxton’s thanks to our good buddies, local heroes and patron… Read more »
Rock the Island 1/31/25 @ 7 PM
The AHS Broadcast Club and AMP present: Rock the Island 2025! An epic battle of the bands! 1/31/25 @ 7 PM Art Center @ Buxton’s $5 entry
Rockin’ Yule Bizarre
2024-12-21 Atown’s festive, musical showcase starring our local favorites! See short sets of holiday music. Beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks to keep you fueled for dancin’. Bake sale, snacks, a gift tree! Oh, come all ye fun lovin’ festive people! We are getting excited! Yule love it!
vAMP’d Up Halloween Costume Party
Saturday, October 26th. 7pm
Acoustic Jam Circle, first Thursdays!
Join us for an all ages acoustic jam, led by Kenny Holzemer! First Thursdays 7-8:30 PM Any and all experience welcome. Art Center @ Buxton’s – 1904 Commercial Ave
An intimate evening with John Van Deusen 10-19-24
Join us for a rare evening of live music, Q and A, and storytelling by John Van Deusen.
PIANO-Cortes
The pianos are outside of Bayshore Office Products, Calico Cupboard Cafe and Bakery, and Creative Hub & Coffeehouse on Commercial Ave through Labor Day weekend.
Shipwreck Music Fest 2024-07-20
Saturday, July 20th. Causland Park, noon – 5. FREE
AMPFest 07-09-24
Saturday, Sept. 7th, noon-9pm, Seafarers’ Park. Free!
Tom Savage
teaches guitar, ukulele
Alex Lovecchio
Teaches: Percussion
Kathy Moore
Teaches: Guitar/piano/voice/
Suellen Eberhart
Suellen Eberhart suellen.eberhart@gmail.com Teaches: violin Learning to play music and having a good time doing it is the most important thing about learning to play any instrument. I have been playing the violin for over 50 years and through all my life travels, my violin has always led me to a great community of music… Read more »
Bret Lunsford on Harry Smith @ The NeXt Show – May 2022
May 5th, 2022 – Watch here! audio:
Show Chime! 2022 April
2022 April Show Chime.pdf issuu.com/showchime/docs/2022-April-show-chime-issuu
Show Chime! 2022 March
2022 March Showchime.pdf issuu.com/showchime/docs/2022-march-show-chime-issuu
Jadon Van Zanden
You’ll find Jadon mixing live sound if he’s not making live sounds with his drums, bass or guitar!
Holden Vanquickenborne
Holden works in the radio station and does a lot of recording and video work.
Huckleberry Kid
Radio committee chief, sound guy and recording specialist, Huckleberry is the man with his finger on the pulse of AMP’s electronic radiation. Also, talk to Huk about borrowing an instrument from our Lending Library
Doug ‘Diego’ Cassidy
Founding AMP board member, Doug is the head of the PA Committee and Director of Tech. The one you’ll see most running sound at AMP events. Also the creator of this website, Doug’s day job is website designer/developer.
Show Chime! 2022 February
2022 February Showchime.pdf https://issuu.com/showchime/docs/2022-february-show-chime-issuu
Show Chime! 2022 January
2022 January Showchime.pdf https://issuu.com/showchime/docs/2022-january-show-chime-issuu