Peter Blecha, author and music historian. Courtesy Humanities Washington

Discover the hidden roots of Northwest Rock—from ‘Louie, Louie’ to Hendrix. Join the Redmond Historical Society as we kick off our Fall Saturday Speaker Series!
From Nirvana and Pearl Jam to The Sonics and “Louie, Louie,” Northwest rock & roll shaped music history. On September 13th, at 10:30 am at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse, the Redmond Historical Society welcomes author and music historian Peter Blecha, who uncovers the hidden bands and R&B roots that connect Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, and Jimi Hendrix to the “Original Northwest Sound.” Blecha is speaking courtesy of Humanities Washington.

Doors open 10:00 AM. Cost is Free to Society members, with a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. No registration required. Join us!

More info: https://www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org/rhs-events