3rd Annual Black Lake Mini Festival – Waking Bear, Groove Lab & Silver Saturn AND Special Guest, Comedian Sam Miller!

Saturday, September 16, 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM / Exact location disclosed to ticket holders, Black Lake, Olympia, WA

Yes! Our third annual Black Lake Mini Fest on the shore of Black Lake, Olympia with yours truly and our friends Groove Lab, Silver Saturn, comedian Sam Miller and magician Magic James! 🙂 Come enjoy the lake and play all day! 🎵❤️🎹🎸🥁🌞🌈

All proceeds will be donated directly to residents of Lahaina, Maui.

Doors open at Noon

⚡Lake time 12 Noon to 2PM, bring your beach chairs, blankets and swimsuits for the lake!

⚡Music 2 to 7:30PM

⚡Tix are $15!

⚡BYOB – Bring your own beverages, coolers are welcome.

⚡We’ll have a pop-up yummy food vendor here all day!

⚡TIX ON SALE NOW:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mini-fest-2023-waking-bear-groove-lab-silver-saturn-and-sam-miller-tickets-688492318057

⚡Location and details will be sent to all ticketholders a week before the event!

Dig Deep Gardens

Saturday, September 2, 2023 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM / Dig Deep Gardens, 19028 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA

Vashon, WA, we are excited to see you! Meet us at the beautiful Dig Deep Gardens on September 2nd. Dig Deep Gardens is a space that is dedicated to growth and artistic expression, with events and spaces that encourage you to dig deep into your heart, spirit and mind. Enjoy your time with the community surrounded by art, drinks, chill vibes and original Waking Bear music!

The Market Place at Pleasant Beach

Friday, September 1, 2023 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM / The Market Place at Pleasant Beach, 4738 Lynwood Center Rd NE, Bainbridge Island, WA

Hello Bainbridge Island…here we come! Excited to head out to the islands for a couple nights. We’ll be playing at The Marketplace at Pleasant Beach 7 to 9PM. Hope to see you beautiful island people there!

Click here for more information!

Boston Harbor Marina

Friday, August 25, 2023 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM / Boston Harbor Marina, 312 73rd Ave NE, Olympia, WA

One of the best outdoor spots for live music in Olympia! Come hangout, enjoy some grub and listen to original Waking Bear music. Hope to see you there!

Peace Valley Barefoot Festival - Mainstage!

Saturday, August 12, 2023 @ 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM / Peace Valley Barefoot Festival, 2620 W Little Egypt Road, Shelton, WA

Peace Valley Barefoot Festival: Experience Peace, Love and Live Music! A family friendly weekend of camping adventure filled with live bands and at night, lazer light, pyro shows and more! Come celebrate movement, music and healing. Produced by the Sweitzer Strong Foundation, dedicated to supporting and educating those who have been affected by Traumatic Brain Injury.

We’re so looking forward to this beautiful festival and playing main stage! Hope you’ll come out to enjoy this high vibe music festival and support this important cause!

Click here for more information on tickets!

Tukwila Foster Park Summer Series

Friday, August 4, 2023 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM / Foster Golf Links, 13500 Interurban Ave South, Tukwila, WA

Summer is here and we are so excited to play for the city of Tukwila at Tukwila Park Summer Series! Come on out for food, drinks, fun and of course, 2 hours of original Waking Bear music!

Thurston County Fair - Mainstage!

Saturday, July 29, 2023 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM / Thurston County Fair, 3054 Carpenter Road, Lacey, WA

We’ll be playing the mainstage at the Thurston County Fair! Come on out and bring your goats, chickens, llamas, piglets! 🙂

https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/directions-fairgrounds

BAM Arts Festival 2023

Friday, July 28, 2023 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM / BAM Arts Festival, 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA

We’re thrilled to be playing this AMAZING festival in Bellevue, WA this summer! The Bellevue Arts Museum hosts the largest award-winning arts & crafts festival in the Northwest. They’re committed to handmade excellence and supporting national designers, artists,  craftspeople and musicians!

Come find us! We’ll be playing on the BAMboozle stage, situated at the East entrance to the Bellevue Mall – located between the Bellevue Arts Museum (across the street) and the art vendors. Get there early, you don’t want to miss this incredible set we have for you!

Bainbridge Museum of Art

Sunday, July 23, 2023 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM / Bainbridge Island Museum of Arts, 550 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, WA

The amazing Bainbridge Museum of Arts is hosting the Summer Art Market every Sunday in July, and we are excited to be special guests performing on July 23rd! Come support local vendors, check out their handmade, locally-crafted treasures and enjoy the jams by the one and only Waking Bear!

Uptown Pub

Saturday, July 22, 2023 @ 9:00 PM - 11:45 PM / Uptown Pub, Port Townsend, 1016 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend, WA

We love Port Townsend! Noah Bears lived in PT and worked at the Public House for a summer in 1994. He still has a cassette tape of the legendary Port Townsend band, The Delta Rays, and still one of his favorite PNW bands from the 90’s.  Anyway, it’ll be fun to be in Port Townsend and playing at the Uptown Pub! We’ll see you there!

2023 Des Moines Summer Concert Series

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM / Beach Park Event Center- Meadow Stage, 22030 Cliff Ave South, Des Moines, WA

We’re honored to be invited to play the Des Moines Summer Concert Series! Come see us play live on July 19th! We’ll be sharing 90-minutes of all original Waking Bear tunes. Show starts at 7pm and is free to the public. Des Moines Beach Park.

https://www.desmoinesartscommission.com/summer-concert-series

Matchless Brewing Anniversary Show

Friday, June 23, 2023 @ 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM / Matchless Brewing, 8036 River Dr SE #208, Tumwater, WA

We’ll be playing a 2 hour set on this Saturday night for Matchless brewing’s large loyal weekend crowd! Will be tons of fun and hope to see you there!

Save Fern Gully Forest Spring Festival

Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM / Fern Gully Forest School, 1443 Brown St SE, Olympia, WA

The Community Nature Foundation is a nonprofit based in Olympia, Washington with a mission to protect nature and have a positive, regenerative, impact on the ecosystems  and the Olympia community. Come join us in their beautiful effort to save the Fern Gully Forest! We’ll be playing 8:30 to 10pm.

Click here to learn more about the Community Nature Foundation: https://www.communitynature.org/

And here’s info on the Festival: https://www.communitynature.org/event-details/save-fern-gully-forest-spring-festival

Pints Barn

Friday, June 9, 2023 @ 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM / Pints Barn, 114 E St SW, Tumwater, WA

Pints Barn, pretty much Tumwater’s official watering hole will be hosting Waking Bear for an outdoor show!  See you there!

2023 Bear Cave Concert Series - Waking Bear & Kuinka

Saturday, June 3, 2023 @ 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM / Waking Bear Studios, Near Black Lake, Olympia, WA

Our 5th live show in the 2023 Bear Family Concert Series, takes place on on Sat June 3rd! On this night Waking Bear will open with an hour long set and then welcome Kuinka to the stage. This is going to be such a fun and high-vibin night of musical medicine for the soul with Kuinka and Waking Bear!

For this private studio show seating is limited to 100 people, so please get tickets early if you plan to come. We won’t have tickets available at the door.

**Tickets are $30 and include some of our fun stickers and FREE beverages all night!

**Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7pm.

**Ticket holders will get directions to Bear Cave Studios, our private studios.

Tickets on sale now!  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuinka-live-with-waking-bear-tickets-571033395257

2023 Bear Cave Concert Series - Waking Bear & Smokey Brights

Saturday, May 20, 2023 @ 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM / Waking Bear Studios, Near Black Lake, Olympia, WA

Our 4th event in the 2023 Bear Cave Concert Series takes place on Saturday, May 20th!

We’re already pulsating with excitement for this one!⚡🌎🌈🥁🎹🎸🌞😍

Sat, May 20th at Bear Cave Studios in Olympia — Waking Bear will open the night with 75-minutes of high-vibe, indie originals… followed by the  super fun and catchy melodies of the Smokey Brights! 

For this private studio show seating is limited to 100 people, so please get tickets early if you plan to come. We won’t have tickets available at the door.

**Tickets are $30 and include some of our fun stickers and FREE beverages all night!

**Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7pm.

**Ticket holders will get directions to Bear Cave Studios in Olympia, WA (Waking Bear’s private studio) via email.

Tix on sale here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smokey-brights-live-with-waking-bear-tickets-574658227227

The Spar

Saturday, May 13, 2023 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM / The Spar, 2121 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA

Look out Tacoma, we’re back! Excited to play the spar. We’ll be playing from 7 to 10… 3 hours, yes! We love long shows and the chance to play most of our songs! Come on out for a fun, uplifting night of original Indie/Alt Rock

Daniel & Noah of Waking Bear at Rhythms

Friday, April 7, 2023 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM / Rhythms, 210 4th Ave West, Olympia, WA

Noah & Daniel have loved jamming together since they met and Waking Bear was formed. This little show at Rhythms is a chance to hear the guys play stripped down versions of some of their fav Waking Bear songs, just two guitars and vocals.

McMenamins Anderson School - St. Patrick's Day Celebration!

Friday, March 17, 2023 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM / McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA

Waking Bear is thrilled to be headlining the Saint Patty’s Day Celebration at McMenamins Anderson School in Bothell WA! We go live at 7pm with 3 sets of our bestest, high-vibe originals. Bring your dancing shoes and prepare to for a high flying night of celebrating all the good things in life!

All Ages Show / Free Admission!

https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/239836-st-patricks-day-celebration

The Green Lady

Saturday, March 4, 2023 @ 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM / Green Lady Shoppe, Green Lady Shoppe 3044 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA

Yay! this will be such a fun show. We’re looking forward to playing this space and connecting with all you loyal Green Lady supporters. We’ll be there to take ya on a fun musical journey! Doors open at 6:30, music at 7PM. Tickets info: $10 at the door, 18+, 21+ to drink

Native Plant Festival

Saturday, March 4, 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM / Thurston County Fairgrounds, 3054 Carpenter Rd SE, Lacey, WA

Alright, let’s go! Playing this daytime festival at Thurston County Fairgrounds! See ya out there!

Waking Bear+The Remainders at The Spanish Ballroom

Sunday, February 26, 2023 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM / McMenamins Spanish Ballroom, 565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA

This is fun dinner and music event at the Spanish Ballroom! We’ll be playing an hour and a half set followed by a set from The Remainders. Doors open at 4, music starts at 5 and goes to 8pm. We’ll update ya soon on who we’re playing with!

$8 Adv or $12 DOS, All Ages Welcome

Tickets available here:

https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/240689-waking-bear-the-remainders

2023 Bear Cave Concert Series - Waking Bear & Space Whales

Saturday, February 25, 2023 @ 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM / Waking Bear Studios, Near Black Lake, Olympia, WA

This will be our second show in the 2023 Bear Cave Studio Series and we’re THRILLED to be sharing a new 90-minute set, mixing in new and old Waking Bear songs, and welcoming Space Whales and their mesmerizing musical psychedelia!!!! We’re going to have another fun show and look forward to seeing you there!

For this private studio show seating is limited to 100 people, so please get tickets early if you plan to come. We won’t have tickets available at the door. Tickets include some of our fun stickers and beverages.

Our studio is located on a private residence and for this reason only ticket holders will receive the location.

Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7.  $25 suggested donation, includes beverages and stickers!

Tix on sale now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-bear-cave-concert-series-waking-bear-space-whales-tickets-523044820137

2023 Bear Cave Concert Series - Waking Bear & Lovely Colours

Saturday, January 21, 2023 @ 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM / Waking Bear Studios, Near Black Lake, Olympia, WA

The 2023 Bear Cave Concert Series kicks off on Saturday January 21st with performances by the incredibly talented Lovely Colours and yours truly, Waking Bear!

Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7.

$25 suggested donation.

Tickets on sale here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-bear-cave-concerts-series-waking-bear-and-lovely-colours-tickets-507857073177

McMenamins Olympic Club - Oktoberfest!

Saturday, September 24, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM / McMenamins Olympic Club, 112 N. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA

Join us friends for three hours of high-flying and uplifting Waking Bear originals at the world famous McMenamins Olympic Club in Centralia. We go on at 7pm, but the day gets started with Cavort from 1 to 3:30 PM and The Pine Hearts from 4 to 6:30 PM. Looking forward to a fun day with our bear fam & new friends! We’ll see you there! 🙂

3rd Annual Black Lake Summer Show

Saturday, September 3, 2022 @ 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM / Black Lake, Olympia, WA, Black Lake, Olympia, WA

This is a private, invite-only show on the shores of Black Lake in Olympia, WA. Hit us up back-channel if you want an invite.

Route 30

Saturday, August 13, 2022 - Sunday, August 14, 2022 @ 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM / Route 30, 317 E 2nd St, The Dalles, OR

Emerald of Siam

Friday, August 12, 2022 - Saturday, August 13, 2022 @ 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM / Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave, Richland, WA

Republic Brewing Company

Thursday, August 11, 2022 @ 7:00 PM / Republic Brewing Company, Old Fire Hall, 26 N Clark Ave, Republic, WA

Our Brother’s Bar

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 @ 8:00 PM / Our Brother’s Bar, 111 W Shaffer Ave, Springdale, WA

Old Skools Record Shop

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 @ 7:00 PM / Old Skools Record Shop, 308 N Main St, Ellensburg, WA

Columbia River Road House

Saturday, July 30, 2022 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM / Columbia River Road House, 782 US-101, Chinook, WA

River City Saloon

Friday, July 29, 2022 - Saturday, July 30, 2022 @ 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM / River City Saloon, 207 Cascade Ave, Hood River, OR

Brews & Cues

Thursday, July 28, 2022 @ 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM / Brews & Cues, 104 S 2nd St, Yakima, WA

Bianchi Vineyards

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM / Bianchi Vineyards, 4210 10th St SE, East Wenatchee, WA

Kelly’s Olympian

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM / Kelly’s Olympian, 426 SW Washington St. , Portland, OR

Harstine Hoopla Summer Festival 2022

Saturday, June 25, 2022 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM / Harstine Hoopla, 1400-2498 E Harstine Island Rd N, Shelton, WA

Join Waking Bear and and a super talented line-up of amazing PNW bands for this 3-day festival on Harstine Island!

Waking Bear plays the main stage on Sat June 25th from 6:30 to 8pm!

Olympia Farmers Market

Saturday, June 11, 2022 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM / Olympia Farmers Market, 700 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA

Hope you’ll join us for a fun day of high-vibe original Waking Bear songs at the Olympia Farmers Market! We’ll be playing the Market’s main stage on Saturday, June 11th from 11AM to 2PM.

Waking Bear & Drifting Roots at the Airport Tavern

Saturday, May 21, 2022 @ 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM / , , ,

If you haven’t spent an evening at the world famous Airport Tavern in Tacoma, WA, you’re in for a treat! Only a hop, skip and jump away from Seattle and Olympia, the Airport Tavern is worth the drive! We’ll be playing with California based reggae band, Twisted roots, so prepare for a fun and carefree night of grooving your tail feathers to some high-vibe originals from both bands. Waking Bear goes on at 8 or 9, not totally sure yet, but we’ll be sure to update ya soon! Thanks for being a part of the Waking Bear fam and coming out to celebrate life with us… Yeah, there are always ups and downs, but how lucky are we to be here, alive, on this planet, with people we love!

KAOS Radio Live Studio Performance

Sunday, May 15, 2022 @ 4:00 PM / , , ,

We’re thrilled to be invited by KAOS 89.3 to do a live studio performance and interview. More details coming soon!

Porcupine Media presents Waking Bear for Spring ArtsWalk

Friday, April 22, 2022 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM / Porcupine Media, 121 State Ave NE , Olympia, WA

Waking Bear will be rocking the Solarize Stage at Porcupine Media with some for the first Spring ArtsWalk since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic!

WAKING BEAR live at The Spanish Ballroom

Thursday, March 31, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 9:45 PM / , , ,

Waking Bear is thrilled to be playing our first show of 2022 at the Spanish Ballroom! Like Phoenix rising from the ashes, this is not only our first show of 2022, it’s our first show after the loss of our dear friend, bandmate and drummer Scott Ercoliani who passed away October, 2021 from Covid. With tears & sweat we’ve grieved, rebuilt and expanded the Waking Bear Family. This show is dedicated to Scott and we’re joyous to be playing our original tunes with our new bandmates. With big heartbeats of joy we welcome to the stage, both drummer extraordinaire, Miguel Pineda and angelic background vocalist, Claire Muehleisen. We hope you’ll join us for this celebration of love, friendship & music!

Also on the stage Thursday night is the brilliantly talented PNW alt rock band, 48 Degrees North whose catchy songs will capture you!

Doors open at 6pm, Waking Bear starts at 7.

Tickets on sale here:

https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/231733-48-degrees-north-waking-bear-at-spanish-ballroom

Well 80 Brewhouse Anniversary

Saturday, March 19, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM / Well 80 Brewhouse, 514 4th Ave E,, Olympia, WA

Come one, come all and join Waking Bear as we headline Well 80’s Anniversary show. Cheers and prayers to all those restaurants, night clubs, venues, who survived Covid and to all those that didn’t. May we all find our footing in this turbulent river crossing that we call life. May we all celebrate the simple fact  we are here,  with eyes open, and hearts open, hugging the ground in gratitude for this amazing journey. Look forward to celebrating with you!

Show starts at 7!

Waking Bear - Live at West Central Park

Sunday, September 19, 2021 @ 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM / , , ,

Music Mills’ Summer Sunday Series presents Waking Bear live with special guests Gayle Skidmore and Minor Birds. Show starts at 2pm and Waking Bear goes on at 4:30. Hope you’ll join us for a fun afternoon of uplifting, high-flying original songs! West Central Park is located at 1919 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502

Let the Wild Rumpus Begin!

Saturday, July 10, 2021 @ 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM / , , ,

Space is limited to 50 people for this break free from covid, wild rumpus house show with Straw Hat Revival and Waking Bear! Yes!!!! Three hours of music, outdoors at Noah’s house. We’re all super thrilled to have a live event to look forward to. Please contact waking bear to see if there’s space and if state restrictions change, we’ll let ya know!

Raise For Rowyn Benefit Concert

Friday, June 18, 2021 @ All Day / Tenino City Park, Park Ave E, Tenino, WA

Come join Waking Bear at the annual Run for Rowyn!

The annual Run for Rowyn has become a family-friendly way for donors and Angel Families to gather and offer their support for the Raise for Roywn Foundation. This amazing local foundation works with organizations around the country to provide funeral assistance and emotional support to families who have suffered the loss of a child.

We are so excited to join Raise for Rowyn at the Tenino City Park on June 18th for this fun filled event.There will be a beer garden, kids zone, delicious food and live music by Waking Bear!

Races start at 10am!

Show times TBA

More info here: Run for Rowyn facebook event

Stories & Songs by Waking Bear

Saturday, April 17, 2021 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM / Anywhere on planet earth with a wifi connection, , ,

Stories & Songs by Waking Bear is a two-hour live stream performance filled with original songs and personal stories that will leave you feeling uplifted and filled with gratitude and joy for life. The stories and songs we will share during this set are deeply personal and centered around what we have learned from our own losses and struggles: that there are beautiful gifts and silver linings borne out of our suffering and misfortune. No matter what we face in life, there is a pathway for caring for hearts without falling into the abyss of pain, a pathway into gratitude and deep love.

We’re deeply honored to share these stories and songs with you.

Please join us for this event on Saturday, April 17th at 6pm Pacific. Tickets go on sale first week of March.

Noah's Birthday Show

Saturday, January 23, 2021 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM / , , ,

Please join us in celebrating Noah’s 50th BIRTHDAY with a live stream show on Saturday, January 23rd at 5pm Pacific! Noah feels so blessed to be turning 50, to have two kind-hearted boys, love in his life and dear friends. So this birthday show is really his opportunity to express his love and gratitude. We really hope you’ll join us via live stream for two hours of live music and good times!

An Evening of Gratitude and Grace

Friday, December 18, 2020 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM / Anywhere on planet earth with a wifi connection, , ,

We’re thrilled to soon be live streaming a high flying set of original Waking Bear songs! This show will be our best 2020 stream to date! We’ll have nine songs to share with you, included our newly released, Livin’ the Given, AND a brand new, yet-to-be released, song that we’re completely in love with, Change Yourself.

We’ll be streaming to Facebook and YouTube.

Hope to see you there!
Noah

Rising From the Corona Ashes

Sunday, July 26, 2020 @ 6:00 PM / Black Lake, Olympia, WA, Black Lake, Olympia, WA