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Bands & Musicians in Bellingham, WA

Bellingham's indie rock scene took shape around Western Washington University, yielding bands like Death Cab for Cutie and ODESZA. Historic venues include the Wild Buffalo and the Shakedown, alongside the long-running Mt. Baker Theatre. The city remains a stop for touring acts and an incubator for local indie and electronic music.

Music scene score: 58/100

Bellingham's indie rock scene took shape around Western Washington University, yielding bands like Death Cab for Cutie and ODESZA. Historic venues include the Wild Buffalo and the Shakedown, alongside the long-running Mt. Baker Theatre. The city remains a stop for touring acts and an incubator for local indie and electronic music.

About the music scene

Bellingham's indie rock scene took shape around Western Washington University, yielding bands like Death Cab for Cutie and ODESZA. Historic venues include the Wild Buffalo and the Shakedown, alongside the long-running Mt. Baker Theatre. The city remains a stop for touring acts and an incubator for local indie and electronic music.

92,289
Population
33.7
Median age
$64,026
Median income

Top genres

Indie RockFolkPunkMetalBluesJazzHip-HopElectronic

Top venues

  • The Wild Buffalo House of Music
  • The Shakedown
  • Mount Baker Theatre
  • The Blue Room
  • Boundary Bay Brewery

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