Coming up!
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 »
To & From – Live From the Snug! 1/22 @ 6:30
Join us for an intimate evening with AMP’s concert series- Live From the Snug, featuring To & From! Upstairs, 1904 Commercial Ave, Anacortes 6:30 PM Extremely limited seating Donations to the band strongly encouraged! Livestream @ https://anacortesmusicproject.org/tune-in/
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 »
All Girls Dance Party 2/14 7-9:30
This Valentine’s Day, skip the expectations and dance it out! All Girls Dance Party is a night for movement, release, and loud joy. 90s to present dance floor hits. Come alone, come with friends, come to shake off the week, the year, or the last relationship. No pressure. No performance. Just sweat, music, and community…. 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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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
