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American Roots Concert Series
August 1 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
American Roots Concert Series | Deception Pass Amphitheater
This beloved summer tradition brings musicians from around the world to the North Beach Amphitheater for evenings of live folk, bluegrass, Afro-Cuban, Celtic and a variety of other world music in one of Washington’s most scenic settings.
Concerts are held Saturdays from 7:00-8:00pm and are free to attend. Come join us for an evening of live music overlooking the water at Deception Pass State Park.
2026 Featured Performers (7:00-8:00pm)
July 11 | Shifty Sailors – Harmonious folk music celebrating the maritime history of the Puget Sound
July 18 | Finlay MacDonald Duo – Traditional Scottish Folk and bagpipe music
July 25 | SurLlajita – Vibrant Andean music featuring South American rhythms
August 1 | Angel Gadzhev Folk Band – Traditional Bulgarian folk music and dance
August 8 | Boka Kouyaté & the Djeliyah Band – Interactive West African rhythms and energetic Highlife music
August 15 | Queen’s Bluegrass – Traditional bluegrass with roots reaching back to the Smoky Mountains
August 22 | Dream Goats – Celtic, old-time music with original fiddle tunes
August 29 | Duende Libre – Afro-Cuban jazz blended with Brazilian samba
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The 2026 series is being held in partnership with The Deception Pass Park Foundation, Washington State Parks, Island County, Dwayne Lane’s Skagit Subaru, Washington State Parks Foundation, Celtic Arts Foundation, Early Music Seattle, ArtsWA and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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