12/28/2025
It’s been a true pleasure!
Let’s get this out of the way right at the top, I am NOT retiring. I am NOT quitting the business, but I AM saying goodbye to an era of my Life that I cherished.
I was given the opportunity of programming and booking both The Bite of Seattle (for 39 years until the pandemic when they closed down music) and separately, The Taste of Tacoma, including it’s transformation to Taste NW, for 42 years! That opportunity recently came to a close for me as The Fair is taking their booking and scheduling in house now for Taste NW 2026, which is completely understandable.
It’s a bitter-sweet transition as I’ve put my heart and soul into introducing people to new and exciting bands for so many years, as well as booking some of the top performers in the region, and I will absolutely miss that, but it’s time to pass the torch and trust that this transition will be a positive one for me and for my business. I will, of course, keep booking, but there will be a big piece of my heart that’s missing for me as we move forward into 2026.
I want to personally thank EVERY band who has played for me, EVERY person who worked for me, EVERY person who attended and enjoyed what I booked, and most importantly EVERY musician who supported me through the years. Without you, there was no ME. I wish I could have thanked you all in person, but please consider this my Love Letter to Festivals and all the friendships I’ve been grateful for throughout the many years. We grew up and grew old(er) together.
If you are reading this, here’s to an incredible 2026 full of Joy, Happiness and Good Health. I hope to see you all another time. Cheers!
Out of the Darkness, let there be Light. Out of the Silence, let there be MUSIC!
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