Coming up!
Shannon Patino & Mild Mallard 2/28 @ 7PM
Join us for a night of live music on Saturday, February 28 at AMP! Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 7 PM. Enjoy performances by Shannon Patino and Mild Mallard in an intimate, all-ages setting. Beer and wine will be available for guests 21+, and kids under 18 get in free…. Read more »
Community Choir starting 3/3 6PM
Join us for a joyful, all-ages Community Choir experience celebrating love songs from Led Zeppelin, Tina Turner, Queen, and more. Led by the incredible Kathy Moore, this 9-week session focuses on learning harmonies, exploring unique song arrangements, and building connection through music in a relaxed, welcoming environment. No prior choir experience needed. We’ll meet Tuesdays… Read more »
AMP presents: Ebb, Slack and Flood @ Rockfish Grill
Anacortes based Ebb, Slack and Flood fills the room with chemistry that is obvious and addictive. Wnfluences like Freddie King, Django Reinhardt and The Meter, latin, reggae and even some hip hop.
All in the Family Fest w/The Yellow Crane, We Were Heroes & Fanny Alger 3/7 @ 7PM
All in the Family Fest is coming to AMP on Friday, March 7! Doors open at 6 PM with music starting at 7 PM. Join us for an all-ages night of live music featuring The Yellow Crane, We Were Heroes, and Fanny Alger. It’s a community-forward evening filled with great songs, familiar faces, and that… Read more »
Poetry Showcase followed by Open Mic! 3/15 4-7 PM
Come on down to Buxton’s March 15th at 4 pm and see our first ever poetry showcase. With the opportunity for open mic afterward, you won’t want to miss it! Song writers, poets, all are encouraged to share the mic with us at this exciting event!
Cory Vincent the Electric Band & The Opines! 3/21 @ 7 PM
Anacortes Music Project presents: Cory Vincent the Electric Band and The Opines! Saturday 3/21 @ 7 PM All ages- $20 tickets – under 18 free 21+ beer and wine
Friends For the Ghost – Album Release Concert 3/28 @ 6:30 PM
AMP presents: album release concert with Friends for the Ghost, with special guest Jake Navarro 1904 Commercial Ave, Anacortes, WA Saturday, March 28th 6:30 show – all ages – 21+ bar Get tickets HERE
Make Your Own Merch-2 part series: 3/26 & 4/2 @ 3:30
Anacortes Music Project is hosting a FREE two-part Sublimation Workshop for teens and adults who want to learn how to make their own band merch. What you’ll learn & do: • How sublimation printing works (from design to finished product) • What tools and materials are used to make custom merch • Design tips from a local graphic… 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!
NEXT SESSION MOVED TO FEB 15th Due to Superbowl on 8th!!! 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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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.