Coming up!
Bad Posture Club w/Simon Cropp 4/16 doors @ 6PM
Bad Posture Club is a queer folk duo made up of Maren Day and Morgan Kavanagh. Originally from Northwestern Washington, they’ve toured nationally, as well as spent formative years in the Midwest music scene. Together they craft intricate and experimental harmonies with their two voices, banjo, guitar, and a 100 year old pump organ. Bad… Read more »
Shipwreck Music Fest Applications 2026
Sign up HERE Thank you for your interest in Shipwreck Music Fest 2026! We are looking for musical acts with a running time between 20- 40 minutes. We accept soloists and group acts. Cover bands not accepted; primarily original music required. One or two covers is okay. All AMP Festivals require artists to utilize our… Read more »
Passion Project Poetry with Lyssa- starting 3/22
The Anacortes Music Project is thrilled to host our second poetry session. Join us on Sunday afternoons in a cozy, welcoming space where words are explored, ideas are shared, and creativity is encouraged. Led by talented instuctor, Lyssa- this weekly workshop is designed for writers of all experience levels. Whether you’re brand new to poetry,… Read more »
AMP Fundraiser & Fleetwood Mac Spectacular
Saturday, May 30 · Event starting @ 7 PM Doors at 6:30 PM
This event has limited availability! Click for ticket link.
Seattle’s Wild Rumours, delivering an unforgettable Fleetwood Mac experience.
Hors d’oeuvres and dessert, A signature cocktail, Live and silent auctions, Raise-the-Paddle and special surprises throughout the evening
Jazz Jam!
Second Sundays through 2026 with a 3 month break for June/July/August 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… Read more »
Toddler Sing Along w/Huckleberry! Wednesdays @ 10:30
Toddler Sing-Along is a joyful, low key music circle for ages 1 to 3 (older siblings welcome!). Join us at 1904 Commercial for singing, exploring small hand instruments, and plenty of free play. Caregivers and littles sit together in a cozy circle while our leader plays guitar and guides familiar songs, creating a relaxed space… Read more »
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
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About AMP
Anacortes Music Project is a volunteer-run, community-driven organization committed to the support and development of musicians of all ages. We cultivate opportunities for people to come together and be part of creating something greater than the sum of its parts. We sprouted out of a rich heritage of original music and a history of local music appreciation. We build on this legacy of the Anacortes music scene by fostering platforms that honor the original music we create together. We are inspired by the full spectrum of music and creative energy in Anacortes, and we welcome all ages and all walks of life to contribute to the musical culture of our town.
Our free publication, Show Chime, is our platform for music creatives and a way to draw the community into the work we’re doing. We create vibrant spaces to celebrate and amplify local, live music including AMPfest in the summers and Yule Bizarre in the winter. We provide summer music camps for kids, a free instrument-lending library, a streaming broadcast of ever-expanding Anacortes music, and more.
We want to give every opportunity to the youth and those musically curious to explore their wildest dreams. We will be there to crank up their tunes!
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Emma Cooper Impromptu Show and Art Installation
THIS is gonna be a swell show. Following the “regular” Friday evening session of Drum Octogon which starts at 7pm, we’ll swoon to the tunes of Emma Cooper! Also, this Friday the 6th of March we’ll be unveiling some fresh photography, film photography and photo collages like these from CalliAnne Blau: And here is CalliAnne… Read more »
Dan Rue Tunes Our Piano
This video shares a window into the amazing skills of the Anacortes piano tuner Dan Rue. He tuned the AMP piano (donated by Michael Vitale) this past Friday 13th, 2015, before an amazing performance of Mozart, alphorn, love poetry , and ambient guitar. Video features cameo appearance by Ben Starner who will be performing at… Read more »
Interview ~ Karl Blau
Interview ~ Karl Blau, founder of Anacortes Music Project talks briefly about Anacortes music scene and AMP.
Friday Shows In February Help Announce New Venue/Classroom in Anacortes For More Than Music
Musicians and artists in Anacortes have banded together to host events, classes, workshops and seminars in a beautiful space downtown A-town at 216 Commercial Ave. – formerly Anchor Art Space now known as Anacortes Music Project. Classes and drop-in evening sessions begin Monday, March 2nd, sign-up for classes ranging from recording engineering and songwriting to… Read more »