If you have not heard of I Blame Beatrice, you will soon. Raised on a steady diet of rock and roll, introspection, and rainwater, I Blame Beatrice makes music for people that need something real. Comprised of Chris Rockcastle, Joe Hayes, and Otha Adams, the band has made a splash in the local music scene with their songwriting craft, their harmonies, and the energy and musicianship they bring to their performances. Whether you're banging your head to the riffs, or singing along to the chrous, there is something for everybody when these three take the stage. There is a new sound brewing in the Pacific Northwest, and I Blame Beatrice is leading the way.

The Floor Is Not Lava is a reminder that even when life is at its most chaotic, there are places where you can find solid ground. That if you plant your feet and hold fast, you can stand firm against anything that tries to knock you down. Formed in 2022, after old friends, Sean Hampton (Bass), Ahmed Latif (Drums), and Walter Le Duy (Guitar), met Faith Becker (Vocals) at a bar in Capitol Hill, the band emerged as a seismic force that rocks any room they play. Like magma, they take sonic elements from a range of genres, and cast them in the crucible of their creativity. They released their debut EP, It'll Go to My Grave, in 2025, and are currently working on their next set of releases at the Hall of Justice

Fans say Samcori's evocative, often hilarious songs are unforgettable, earning her a loyal following in the northwest and beyond, opening for legendary acts such as Crash Test Dummies at The Lincoln Theater in Mount Vernon and for TI at Nate Jackson's Super Funny Comedy Club in Tacoma. She recently won "Up and Coming Artist" and "Best Hip Hop Artist" in the Washington State Independent Music Awards. Her original song "Titanic Down" was chosen as a finalist in the annual Local Roots NW song competition.