Music scene · Kelso

This southwestern Washington city along the Cowlitz River has a music culture rooted in local bars, school bands, and community festivals. Portland is the nearest major city for touring acts and larger venues.

Local bars and restaurants, the high school auditorium, and park pavilions host most performances. Portland musicians sometimes drive up for weekend shows and private events.

Local and regional artists perform here, with musicians from the nearby Portland scene occasionally passing through.

Join the school band or a local choir, play at community festivals and local bars, and connect with Portland musicians for access to larger venues and more frequent shows.