Open hours: Thurs 2:30-7:00 pm & Fri 2:30-10:00 pm - 1904 Commercial Ave.

Coming up!

Cory Vincent & The Electric Band- DVD Release Party

May 24. Official release of the “Live At The Muse” concert film. Enjoy a private screening of portions of the film, followed by a very special, rare, one-off ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE by The Electric Band!

Applications for AMP Fest 2025 OPEN!

Thank you for your interest in AMP Fest 2025! 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 backline of drums, bass and guitar… Read more »

AMP’s After Dark Jazz Soiree!!

Join us for an enchanting evening of live jazz, candlelight, and community at Anacortes Music Projects Jazz Soirée. Featuring performances by three jazz ensembles, this intimate event promises a magical, music-filled night at the Art Center at Buxtons. DBX/Don Bird Experiment Crazy Like a Fox AHS Jazz Combo Enjoy the glow of candlelight and sip… Read more »

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 »

AMP Camp 2025! 7/8-7/11 OR 8/4-8/8

When: July 7th-11th OR Aug 4th-8th (two sessions) Where: Art Center @ Buxton’s @ 1904 Commercial Ave, Anacortes Time: M-F 10-4 PM Who: anyone 12-18 years old (all experience levels welcome) Fee: $425.00 Please email info@anacortesmusicproject.org to ask about scholarships and reduced tuition! We work with lovely financial sponsors in our community (shout out to… Read more »

Strings Camp 2025! 8/18-8/22

At AMP Overture Strings Camp, kids ages 8-12 will have the opportunity to be introduced to violin, viola, or cello in a fun, fast-paced environment. Instructors from the Skagit Symphony will teach the basics: how to hold the instrument and bow, how to pluck the strings, form notes with the left hand, and bow the… 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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Podcasts

Podcasts like "The NeXt Show" spotlighting music from Anacortes

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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Karl Blau & Ristfut @ The NeXt Show – Mar 2020

Show Chime! 2020 April

2020 April Showchime.pdf

Show Chime! 2020 March

2020 March Showchime.pdf

Nick & Evie of The Business @ The NeXt Show – Feb 2020

Show Chime! 2020 February

2020 February Showchime.pdf

Bret Lunsford @ The NeXt Show – January 2020

Show Chime! 2020 January

2020 January Showchime.pdf

Show Chime! 2019 December

2019 December Showchime.pdf

2019 Rockin’ Yule Bizarre! 4th Annual

Atown’s festive, musical showcase starring our local favorites! See short sets of holiday music or yule performance. Local Beer and pizza truck, to keep you fueled for dancin’. Oh, come all ye fun lovin’ festive people! Fanny Alger, Ebb Slack & Flood, Whiskey Fever, The Mosstones, Pearl Tottenham Band, Ristfut and more! This concert benefits… Read more »

Show Chime! 2019 November

2019 November Showchime.pdf

Show Chime! 2019 October

2019 October Showchime.pdf

Show Chime! 2019 September

2019 September Showchime.pdf

AMP Fest 2019! – All Atown, all day, all night!

22 bands! Are you kiddin me? Come on over, eat, drink and be merry! 2 stages for non-stop Atown music action! –
Guemes Island General Store –
Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 1 PM – 10 PM

Show Chime! 2019 August

2019 August Showchime.pdf

Cumulus – Alex Niedzialkowski @ The neXt Show – July 2019

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Show Chime! 2019 July

2019 July Showchime.pdf

Show Chime! 2019 June

2019 June Showchime

Gin Gypsy @ The neXt Show – May. 2019

Show Chime! 2019 May

2019 May Showchime

Gift Machine @ The neXt Show – Mar 2019 – Live from Kennelly Keys

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