Stomp and Shout! The Untold Saga of Early Northwest Rock Tickets

Stomp and Shout! The Untold Saga of Early Northwest Rock is a definitive deep-dive into the roots of rock in the Pacific Northwest. Authored by Peter Blecha, founding curator at MoPOP (Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture) and a longtime HistoryLink.org historian, this hardcover (Feb 2023) and paperback (Jan 2025) study traces the connections between Seattle’s clubs, artists, and venues and the wider rock-and-roll story from the 1940s through the 1960s. Blecha also leads the Northwest Music Archives and frequently speaks publicly through Humanities Washington. The book runs 328 pages with ~30 black-and-white illustrations, and it was short-listed for the 2024 Washington State Book Award in General Nonfiction. This artist/performer page highlights Stomp and Shout’s role in preserving and presenting this history to new generations.

Follow along for a detailed biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour info as Stomp and Shout brings the Northwest Sound to life with talks, events, and playlists you can stream.

Upcoming appearances include public talks in Redmond, WA on September 13, 2025, at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse as part of Humanities Washington programming and local history societies. For fans and researchers, Stomp and Shout offers rich context on the origins of Northwest rock, linking artists, venues, and Seattle’s musical ecosystem. Stay connected through official channels for the latest schedule and resources, including a dedicated Stomp and Shout Spotify playlist.

Social links and official sites: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Northwest Music Archives, Humanities Washington.