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LIVE MUSIC

Experience a diverse lineup of local musicians and DJs backing live artists, all day, each day.  All music is FREE and produced from within or adjacent to the festival center. We've got something for everyone to enjoy.  Let's keep it Noisy!​

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 15

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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | DJ Neeks

Nico Sanchez aka OG Neeks is a beatmaker, DJ, and founder of local record label and store Black Noise Records. Pulling inspiration from an extensive catalogue of vinyl records, his selections range from Funk/Soul/Jazz standards, to the deep depths of Hip-Hop/Electronic, from around the globe and beyond
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www.blacknoiserecords.com

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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | TBD - Artist incoming...

Standby while we upload our featured musical guest....

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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Cuttle Fish with Eel Sallad
Trackside Stage

If you’re in the mood for an eclectic jazz beat with some Bellingham flair, Cuttlefish is the band for you. Described as “colorful” and “emotional.” Cuttlefish’s songs bring a more mellow jazz feel to the Bellingham music scene while maintaining an upbeat rhythm you can dance to.

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@cuttlefish.mp3

@eelsallad

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9:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Slippery Shaman
FREE | 21+ ONLY

The Slipperiest of the Shaman are here to lead you on an sonic adventure to cleanse your soul and shake ya booty... Probably, definitely.​​

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Featuring live Black Light painting with returning Noisy Waters finalists, Taka Sudo & Erika Rosendale.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16

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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | FREE Yoga with DJ Kapache 1

Start your day with a Noisy Waters Chromatic Flow Yoga class, sponsored by the Bellingham Yoga Collective. Mixed with live beats from the Indigeversal Collective's lead, Kaplan Bunce.  Slow vibes building energy to keep you smiling all day.

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@kapache1

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10:00 AM - 11:45 AM | DJ Lady V

A Paper Whale favorite - soft and gentle, Disc Jockey, Lady V, is a sound curator known for her versatile sets that blend a wide array of sounds. Lady V’s performances create a unique atmosphere, effortlessly moving between genres. For her upcoming set at Noisy Waters, she’s bringing a special blend of relaxing horns, tea house dance and deep grooves—splendid way to start your day.​

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12:00 PM - 2:45 PM | DJ Kitchen Sink

KitchenSink is your friendly neighborhood DJ with a jukebox brain and a disco ball heart.  Serving Bellingham since 2009 now spinning all vinyl sets of classic and rare 45’s.​

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facebook.com/djkitchensink/

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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Yogoman Burning Band

Yogoman is the mascot and brand of Jordan Rain/Yogoman, an American artist who has performed and recorded as a live musician for over 30 years. Yogoman leads his family trio Yogoman & Bongo Jac w/ Big Buck (since 2017), his 5-10 piece Yogoman Burning Band (since 2005) and as a vinyl selector as DJ Yogoman (since 1999) through a musical odyssey of multiple genres, generally upbeat and rhythmic with a laid back sensibility.

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yogoman.com

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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Upcycled Fashion Show

A community event at the Noisy Waters Mural Festival inspiring sustainable fashion. Live beats provided by Love-a-saurus Rex, a Bellingham based artist that creates improvised, funky and immersive psychedelic sounds. With a myriad of instruments from synths to loopers, homemade kalimbas and handpans, his music will take you on a journey that will expand your heart and shake your butt.

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@jlovevibes

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8:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Jenny Don't & The Spurs 
FREE | 21+ ONLY

Emerging from the Pacific Northwest, over the past decade Jenny Don’t and the Spurs have built a reputation as hardworking and musically-driven stalwarts of the Country Western scene.

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jennydontandthespurs.com

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Featuring live Black Light painting with returning Noisy Waters finalists, Taka Sudo & Erika Rosendale.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17

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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | FREE Yoga with Live DJ (TBD)

Day 2 of FREE Yoga sponsored by the Bellingham Yoga Collective.  A mix of live beats - we start slow and finish strong. It is the Noisy Waters way.

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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Artist TBD

Standby while we upload our featured musical guest....

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12:00 PM - 1:45 PM | Brushpopper

Closing out Noisy Waters with a a neo-soul vibe. Featuring the legendary Baby Cakes rhythm section, Brushpopper brings ascendant guitar and inimitable groove. take us to the finish line of final brush stokes at Noisy Waters.  Celebrate your spirituality this Sunday, and leave inspired to co-create the next chapter with us!

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@brushpopper_band

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