Performing Arts Archives - North Central Washington Arts Alliance https://ncwarts.org/tag/performing-arts/ (NCW ARTS) - Connecting artists of to the communities of North Central Washington Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:40:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://ncwarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/cropped-NCWAA-logo-square-6BsxIQ.tmp_-32x32.jpg Performing Arts Archives - North Central Washington Arts Alliance https://ncwarts.org/tag/performing-arts/ 32 32 Forest Ray https://ncwarts.org/forest-ray/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:51:37 +0000 https://ncwarts.org/?p=34044 Psych folk rock band, Forest Ray, began as a recording project in 2015, combining guitar driven psych rock with elements of garage rock, folk rock and organ-laden pop. They've been […]

The post Forest Ray appeared first on North Central Washington Arts Alliance.

]]> Psych folk rock band, Forest Ray, began as a recording project in 2015, combining guitar driven psych rock with elements of garage rock, folk rock and organ-laden pop. They've been described as "Brit-pop gone country" or as "..The Band covering Beatles songs no one knew existed.” (Tony Kay, Washington's Artist Home blog). The group's sound has evolved from 60's psychedelic garage rock into spaced-out, down to earth rock n' roll, that feels “like a perfect companion for a long dusty road trip” (KEXP, Chris Sanley)

Forest Ray also performs solo acoustic with principal songwriter, Peter Sumic, performing Forest Ray originals on acoustic guitar and harmonica.

Website:
https://forestray.bandcamp.com

Contact:
forestrayrecords@gmail.com
(206) 890-8844

The post Forest Ray appeared first on North Central Washington Arts Alliance.

]]> Star Anna https://ncwarts.org/star-anna/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:30:52 +0000 https://ncwarts.org/?p=34041 To describe Star Anna’s sound would depend on the day, the show, the album, or the band. Alt country, folk, blues, soul, and Americana are all fitting, but what remains […]

The post Star Anna appeared first on North Central Washington Arts Alliance.

]]> To describe Star Anna’s sound would depend on the day, the show, the album, or the band. Alt country, folk, blues, soul, and Americana are all fitting, but what remains the central focus of every performance is her voice. Whether she’s sitting on a stage with only her acoustic guitar or backed by some of Seattle’s finest musicians, it’s her voice that defines her music. It is belted with a raw, grittiness that bellows from a deep, dark reserve. It is softly laid down atop gentle strings, aching and tender. It is spit out with a fierce recklessness that echoes the glory days of punk. She’s been compared to Joan Jett, John Prine, Fiona Apple and Joe Cocker but she is unmistakably her own entity. Spare, fragile and gutsy, Star Anna is the real thing.

Website:
https://www.starannamusic.com/

Contact:
starannabiz@gmail.com

The post Star Anna appeared first on North Central Washington Arts Alliance.

]]> Wide Eyes https://ncwarts.org/wide-eyes/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:21 +0000 https://ncwarts.org/?p=33816 4 piece Rock band from Wenatchee Washington. We really specialize in whatever we’re feeling like. We have lots of influences in power pop, psychedelic rock, blues rock, etc. Website: https://www.instagram.com/wideeyes_band?igsh=MW5lcW9mOXhsYzJlaA== […]

The post Wide Eyes appeared first on North Central Washington Arts Alliance.

]]> 4 piece Rock band from Wenatchee Washington. We really specialize in whatever we’re feeling like. We have lots of influences in power pop, psychedelic rock, blues rock, etc.

Website:
https://www.instagram.com/wideeyes_band?igsh=MW5lcW9mOXhsYzJlaA==

Contact:
wideeyeswa@gmail.com
(509) 415-9799

The post Wide Eyes appeared first on North Central Washington Arts Alliance.

]]> DATURA https://ncwarts.org/datura/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:31:45 +0000 https://ncwarts.org/?p=33433 Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, DATURA conjures a danceable blend of goth rock and post-punk, driven by brooding rhythms and shimmering melodies. Their live shows are immersive and magnetic, pulling […]

The post DATURA appeared first on North Central Washington Arts Alliance.

]]> Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, DATURA conjures a danceable blend of goth rock and post-punk, driven by brooding rhythms and shimmering melodies. Their live shows are immersive and magnetic, pulling audiences into a misty world of their own making and their music is designed for fans of Nox Novacula, Bambara, House of Harm, French Police, and Haunt Me, blending melancholic melodies with a bruised, club-ready edge.

DATURA formed in 2018 in Wenatchee, Washington, and, following a lineup change in 2025 marking the departure of longtime drummer Tiffany Shafer, the band is composed of David Betancourt (vocalist, guitarist), Jake St. John (bassist), and Dustin Hays (drummer).

Initially self-releasing two EPs, DATURA signed with Sell the Heart Records (Berkeley, California) in 2021 and released their debut full-length album in 2022. Arcano Chemical received critical praise for its melancholic catchiness and haunting atmosphere. The band’s sophomore LP was released in April 2025 via Sell the Heart Records and in collaboration with Poland’s Bat-Cave Productions and the UK’s Engineer Records. Songs from a Dark House introduces a more upbeat, driving side to DATURA’s repertoire and touches thematically on burnout, addiction, isolation, and war.

In 2026, DATURA continues to evolve its sound with a sharp focus on intensity and danceability while building momentum with appearances at Verboden and MACROCK XXIX, as well as touring the American Southwest and East Coast. The band is also preparing to enter the studio to record their third full-length album. A short documentary produced by Lili Minato, a student at Western Oregon University, offers a closer look at DATURA’s trajectory within the modern darkwave and post-punk landscape.

You can reach Datura through email at daturapnw@gmail.com

Website:
https://www.daturapnw.com/

Contact:
daturapnw@gmail.com

The post DATURA appeared first on North Central Washington Arts Alliance.

]]> Johnny and The Motorvators https://ncwarts.org/johnny-and-the-motorvators/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:15:51 +0000 https://ncwarts.org/?p=33033 JOHNNY and The MOTORVATORS are the Seattle area's premier Roots/Rockabilly trio – with energetic, fun loving and uptempo music sure to get a crowd pumped up, moving and singing along. […]

The post Johnny and The Motorvators appeared first on North Central Washington Arts Alliance.

]]> JOHNNY and The MOTORVATORS are the Seattle area's premier Roots/Rockabilly trio – with energetic, fun loving and uptempo music sure to get a crowd pumped up, moving and singing along.

Johnny moved here from Nashville where he was signed as songwriter to SONY, EMI and ORBISON Publishing Companies and as artist to A&M, COLUMBIA, RCA and EPIC record labels.

He has written, performed and produced over 300 songs placed in TV and film as well as theme songs and/or background music for documentaries on Sheryl Crow, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, The Mamas and Papas, The Lovin’ Spoonful and others.

Johnny has had over 150 of his songs recorded and released by such artists as Gregg Allman, Jeff Healy and Carmen Electra.

He has played with such artists as B.B. King, Roy Orbison, Jerry Garcia, Roy Buchanan and Steve Cropper and toured with and/or opened shows for The Temptations, Earth, Wind and Fire, Van Morrison, The Doobie Brothers, Loggins and Messina, Emmy Lou Harris, The Grateful Dead, Carl Perkins and The Stray Cats.

The new JOHNNY and The MOTORVATORS album, scheduled for release this summer, contains 12 new songs. All rockin’, all fun, all the time!

Website:
https://jrdouglasjr.wixsite.com/themotorvators

Contact:
jrdouglasjr@bellsouth.net
6154833906

The post Johnny and The Motorvators appeared first on North Central Washington Arts Alliance.

]]> Nate Burch Band https://ncwarts.org/nate-burch-band/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:46:27 +0000 https://ncwarts.org/?p=32124 Nate Burch is the leader of the Nate Burch Band. Nominated for Best New Blues Band of 2015 by the Washington Blues Society, their brand of funky Blues-Rock has been […]

The post Nate Burch Band appeared first on North Central Washington Arts Alliance.

]]> Nate Burch is the leader of the Nate Burch Band. Nominated for Best New Blues Band of 2015 by the Washington Blues Society, their brand of funky Blues-Rock has been played at clubs all over the Puget Sound area. Nate moved to Central Washington in 2022 and is now bringing rocking Blues to wineries and clubs across the Chelan valley area. The echoes of T-Bone Walker, Albert Collins, Albert King, Freddie King, and Otis Rush can be heard in Nate's style, served up with a little Texas and West Coast attitude, and always played with passion and intensity.

Website:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/43ZQoDWj2dcEvyw6ZXVjt9?si=HpOuT-TRScyLlo_PdcA7Og&pi=09cQj4ySRJa4u

Contact:
micheal_haley@yahoo.com
(509) 393-5838

The post Nate Burch Band appeared first on North Central Washington Arts Alliance.

]]> I write weird words well (alternative poetry) https://ncwarts.org/i-write-weird-words-well-alternative-poetry/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:07:27 +0000 https://ncwarts.org/?p=32036 Apple pie rules my life, I write about everything else. Website: https://www.instagram.com/snowrider1980/ Contact: Snowrider1980@gmail.com (206) 948-6972

The post I write weird words well (alternative poetry) appeared first on North Central Washington Arts Alliance.

]]> Apple pie rules my life, I write about everything else.

Website:
https://www.instagram.com/snowrider1980/

Contact:
Snowrider1980@gmail.com
(206) 948-6972

The post I write weird words well (alternative poetry) appeared first on North Central Washington Arts Alliance.

]]> Mark Wavra https://ncwarts.org/mark-wavra/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:31:19 +0000 https://ncwarts.org/?p=32020 I've taught art and drama in secondary schools for over three decades and made a little art on the side as well. I am adept at drawing, painting, photography, sculpture […]

The post Mark Wavra appeared first on North Central Washington Arts Alliance.

]]> I've taught art and drama in secondary schools for over three decades and made a little art on the side as well. I am adept at drawing, painting, photography, sculpture and ceramics, but I've never been the smartest guy in the room. I act, direct and design for theatre, and I love puppetry and pantomime.

Website:

Contact:
markwavra@icloud.com

The post Mark Wavra appeared first on North Central Washington Arts Alliance.

]]> Epic Motion Dance Studio https://ncwarts.org/epic-motion-dance-studio/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:42:44 +0000 https://ncwarts.org/?p=31769 At Epic Motion Dance Studio, our mission is to inspire and empower individuals, primarily adults and teens in the Wenatchee Valley, through movement, creativity, and connection. We use dance, fitness, […]

The post Epic Motion Dance Studio appeared first on North Central Washington Arts Alliance.

]]> At Epic Motion Dance Studio, our mission is to inspire and empower individuals, primarily adults and teens in the Wenatchee Valley, through movement, creativity, and connection. We use dance, fitness, and performance as tools for self-expression, healing, and community building in a welcoming, nonjudgmental space.

Rooted in our beginnings as a bold, body-positive dance and fitness studio, we are now evolving into a nonprofit dedicated to making these transformative experiences more accessible for all, regardless of income, background, or experience level.

We believe in exploring sensuality, embracing strength, and shedding societal constraints through inclusive programs like pole dance, aerial arts, Latin fusion, burlesque, and more. Our studio celebrates all bodies, all stories, and all journeys, with movement as the bridge between personal growth and collective joy.

Whether you come for a class, a scholarship opportunity, or to perform onstage, Epic Motion offers a sanctuary for rediscovery, resilience, and radical self-love. Together, we create art, uplift one another, and build a vibrant, empowered community where every voice, and every body, can move freely.

Website:
http://epicmotiondance.org

Contact:
epicMotionDance@gmail.com
(509) 393-5666

The post Epic Motion Dance Studio appeared first on North Central Washington Arts Alliance.

]]> Dangerous Women https://ncwarts.org/dangerous-women-2/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 02:57:00 +0000 https://ncwarts.org/?p=30622 Dangerous Women is a groundbreaking collective of primarily female artists & educators based in Central WA. Our cast and crew, spanning Indigenous, Caucasian, Latina and Black cultures, work together to […]

The post Dangerous Women appeared first on North Central Washington Arts Alliance.

]]> Dangerous Women is a groundbreaking collective of primarily female artists & educators based in Central WA. Our cast and crew, spanning Indigenous, Caucasian, Latina and Black cultures, work together to develop original theater productions based on historical women's history. We also appear before schools and present visual art. Dangerous Women’s creative model mixes fledgling artists with award-winning professionals and interweaves personal histories into the scenes we create.

Website:
https://dangerous-women.org

Contact:
angieploch@icloud.com
(509) 860-5889

The post Dangerous Women appeared first on North Central Washington Arts Alliance.

]]>