Kingdogs at Finapalooza (Finaghty’s Second Celebration)

Finaghty’s 2nd Annual FINAPALOOZA MUSIC FEST!

For those of you who helped us celebrate our 1st Anniversary last year featuring Everclear and many other amazing bands then you will want to mark your calendars now for our 2nd Anniversary Party! This year we will be hosting over 13 different bands during our three day music extravaganza! Our party is scheduled on February 4th, 5th and 6th so you need to clear off your calendars, reserve your vacation days and rest up so you can be here at Finaghty’s to see and hear some of the most amazing bands in the NW!

Tickets will be on sale Thursday January 14th at Finaghty’s Irish Pub. Tickets will be sold first come, first served and limited to 4 per person CASH ONLY. We are selling tickets for all three nights individually or you can buy a ’3-Day Pass’ that will get you into every show. Tickets are $5 for Thursday night, $10 for Friday night and $25 for Saturday night. You can also purchase a 3-Day Pass for $35 that will get you in all three nights AND will include a limited edition FINAPALOOZA II t-shirt!

Here is the list of scheduled bands that will perform!

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4th

LONI ROSE – A blend of country, folk and rock Loni’s original music has been featured in over 20 films and TV shows! Loni has been busy writing and recording her new music in Nashville with some of the best known and talented songwriters! Her talented band also features current and former members of Everclear.

THE STACY JONES BAND – The SJB won the ‘Best New Blues Band of 2009′ at the Washington Blues Society Awards Show. Stacy and her band will bring powerful and soulful blues to Finaghty’s that you don’t want to miss!

THE LEFT COAST GYPSIES – Local Snoqualmie band with influences of blues, folk, rock and metal thrown in for good measure! The Left Coast Gypsies are certainly one of the hidden musical gems of the Snoqualmie Valley! How can Neil Young be wrong about that?

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5th

THE ROBERT STEWART BAND – Super-smooth soul infused R&B originals and classics. The RSB brings it all with style and energy!

THE KINGDOGS – ‘Blow the doors off’ energetic rock and roll covers from various eras. If you enjoy hard driving rock and roll, then the Kingdogs won’t disappoint!

ROGER FISHER – Former ‘HEART’ guitarist brings his all-star band into Finaghty’s to perform fresh new original music and classics. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see and hear a music legend up close! Expect special musical guests too!

THE FABULOUS JOHNSONS – Led by ‘BAD COMPANY’ bassist Lynn Sorenson, The Fabulous Johnsons will unleash their own brand of classic rock from Zeppelin to Nirvana! They will be plugged in and ready to ROCK!

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6th

KEITH SCOTT – Veteran Chicago-based bluesman returns to kick off our Saturday show with his own brand of energetic original and classic blues music!

SHOTTY – High-energy Seattle WA-based power-pop band returns to Finaghty’s to perform their original music. Shotty is one of the up and coming bands to watch in 2010!

THROWBACK SUBURBIA – Refreshing. Retro-cool. Original, yet classic. Portland OR-based Throwback Suburbia continues to break new ground with their fresh take on ultra-hip, harmony-laden power-pop.

ART ALEXAKIS – Legendary ‘EVERCLEAR’ front man will perform a rare acoustic show featuring the best known original Everclear songs. Art will be joined by fellow band mate and guitarist Davey French. See and hear Art at his genuine best!

VISQUEEN – SPIN Magazine says it best: “A power-pop trio buoyed by the gleeful union…With sparkling harmonies and towering Les Paul riffs, it’s no wonder they’ve shared bills with everyone from Cheap Trick to the Donnas.” Seattle WA-based VISQUEEN will perform at Finaghty’s before they heads off on their national tour. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see and hear Rachel Flotard and her band live and up close!

HIWATT – Fresh from being our featured band at Finaghty’s NYE party- Hiwatt returns! They are known for their own brand of high-energy current and classic rock and roll! Is there a better band to bring our anniversary celebration to a close? Certainly not!