2019 Gig Harbor (Wash.) Official Visitors Guide

• THINGS TO DO
Summer Sounds
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JULY 9
Mark Hurwitz & Gin Creek
133rd Army Patriots Brass Band
The Beatniks
Mark Hurwitz and Gin Creek is a two-time nominee
for best band by the Washington Blues Society.
They play a variety of blues styles, as well as roots
rock, New Orleans funk and soul that keeps dance
floors packed. The band features the rocking
piano and vocals of leader Mark Hurwitz, sizzling
saxophone of Sheryl Clark, and dynamic lead vocals
of Adrienne Thompson.
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Celebrate Independence Day with patriotic
tunes. The 133rd Army band is a diverse group
of musicians and ensembles, which serve the
community and represent the Washington
National Guard to audiences across the state.
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JULY 23
The Olson Band
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The Olson Band burst onto the country music
scene in 2013 when they won a national
songwriting contest for their hit song “Sunrise.”
From Olympia, they are led by singer/songwriter
brothers Luke and Isaac Olson with recent addition,
Kaylee Rose Olson. Single “If I Find You” hit over 1.5
million streams on Spotify. The band’s third studio
album, “Dancin’ In Headlights,” is now out.
theolsonband.com
JULY 30
Ruthie Craft
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Gig Harbor native Ruthie Craft is a pop singer/
songwriter whose fun, yet soulful voice and
commanding stage presence compliment her
goofy personality. In 2019, she competed on the
second season of ABC’s American Idol, and in 2015
she won a competition to sing with Keith Urban
at the Washington State Fair. In October 2018, she
released her debut single, “Outside.”
ruthiecraft.com
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