People walking down 4th Avenue in downtown Olympia have probably seen a lot of fliers advertising live music in an ever increasing number of venues. The variety is truly amazing and clubs are experimenting like never before. This year is already off to an exciting start and the live music scene downtown is cued up to explode when the weather warms up.

Last year was impressive too but does not compare to the line-up we have now and it’s only February. I know a lot of you musician types have been in the woodshed all winter practicing so lets get out there and do it! Let’s make it happen today, not tomorrow. Find an open-mic event, book a gig, ask for live music by name everywhere you go and promote!

At http://chuckwest.org/?page_id=473 there is a current list of downtown Olympia open-mic events and related information. I’d like to see on open-mic every night of the week and we are well on the way. Some sort of concert calender is on the way soon. This could be difficult as there are so many shows coming up soon and it’s still winter. What will summer be like? I want a feature here so bands can easily add their shows to a concert calender. Details will follow soon. Look here in the near future for:

Wow… That’s a lot of stuff for one guys personal blog huh? Maybe when it gets into a more cohesive form I will transfer the blog to a more descriptive domain but for now this is just in development and it’s just a one man show. Your contributions are welcome and encouraged. In a world where everything is bought and sold it’s hard to build community. Someone has to give a little to get the ball rolling. I’ve dedicated my life to getting the live-music ball rolling in Olympia for quite sometime now and this blog is an extension of that.

I hope that you will register at http://chuckwest.org/wp-login.php and join the announcement list at http://chuckwest.fanbridge.com/. This project is going to take a while so stay tuned. What do I want out of the deal? I want to play live every night when I’m not watching someone else play (or vice-versa). That’s about it.

I am looking for a good place to host a classy and professional open-mic variety show in Olympia. Our last venue was wildly popular but sadly has passed away.

Olympia is full of talent with little or no place to express it. When a place does begin to host this type of event it is accepted warmly and is very popular, if it is run professionally. Excellent equipment and experience is mandatory to bring in and retain quality talent and paying customers.

If you run a bar, tavern or restaurant, or know somebody who does, please contact me at 360-292-7777 or send email to cw@chuckwest.org to discuss details and further action.

I can bring live music to weddings, corporate events, cruises, conventions and parties. A solo musician can be charming and affordable. Call me today for a quote at 360-292-7777 anytime.

I have a small, simple yet effective sound system suitable for most events. The system can even be run by batteries so a places without power can have live entertainment too. Enjoy a wide variety of songs that are appropriate for almost all occasions. A blend of classic tunes spiced with clever original material keeps things interesting. Some songs can even be tailored to your occasion. Please see the “About” page for more details about features, goals, advantages and next steps.

Current Song List In HTML Format
Master List In PDF Format

I look forward to discussing your requirements and providing service.

Chuck West
360-292-7777
cw@chuckwest.org