The Dusty 45s are competing in King5’s annual “Best of Western Washington” contest for BEST LOCAL BAND! The winners are chosen by popular vote, so help us out and cast your vote! There’s a lot of competition, but what other band lights a trumpet on fire?!

It just takes a minute to create an account and log in. Then, look for us under Arts & Entertainment: Local Bands. Or simply click here. One vote per e-mail address.

Voting ends October 12th.

We are very Fortunate to have your support!

(Photo courtesy of Stan Froehner)

The Dusty 45s continue to tour heavily this summer to celebrate their latest studio album, Fortunate Man, and are excited to be back in Seattle for a special, one-night only, performance with the talented Vince Mira!

The band will tear up the stage of The Triple Door with Vince on Friday, August 27th at 8 pm. Advance tickets are on sale now for $20 at The Triple Door and in person at their box office. Tickets will also be available the day of the show for $25.

The Triple Door
216 Union Street
Seattle, WA 98101

Don’t let summer end before catching a few more Dusty 45s shows!  Here are some dates to pencil in on your calendars…

August 19: Port Gardner Landing, Everett
August 20: The Brick, Roslyn
August 21: Case of the Blues and All that Jazz Festival, Yakima
August 27: “Out to Lunch” at Harbor Steps, Seattle
August 27: The Triple Door w/Vince Mira, Seattle
September 10: Sunbanks Rhythm and Blues Festival, Electric City
September 11: Twisp River Pub, Twisp
September 12: Der Hinterhof, Leavenworth
September 18: The Tractor, Seattle

Congratulations to our very own Jerry Battista, who was named BEST GUITARIST 2010 by Seattle Weekly! Of course, this isn’t news to us. We’ve always known he’s second to none!

Right on, Jerry B!

Read the entire write-up here.

Wow! What an awesome summer, so far! The Dusty 45s have rocked many events and festivals all over the state. Perfect weather and enthusiastic crowds have kept the good times rollin’.

Don’t miss this Wednesday’s (FREE!) outdoor concert at U Village. The show starts at 6:30 pm, and the tunes won’t stop for a couple of hours. This event is always a ton of fun, so come on out for a great Seattle summer night!

Later this month, The D45s will play The Brick Tavern in Roslyn on August 20th, followed by the Case of the Blues and All That Jazz Festival in Yakima on August 21st. If you’re over on the true “East Side”, swing into the shows!

Two HUGE shows just announced! The band will play a double-header on August 27th! After taking over downtown during the lunch hour at Harbor Steps, they’ll haul their gear up to The Triple Door for a performance with Vince Mira! Tickets are on sale now online and at The Triple Door box office; $20/advance or $25 day of show.

Then, mark your calendars for Saturday, September 18th: The guys are back at the Tractor Tavern! More details for this show will be posted here soon!

Check out the Gigs Calendar for details on all the upcoming shows, and keep coming out to rock with us!

After an awesome tour in the Midwest and South, The Dusty 45s are back in Washington to keep the summer sizzlin’!

Need a break from the work day? Take a field trip and catch the band at City Hall Plaza in downtown Seattle tomorrow, Thursday, July 15th from 12:00-1:30 pm for a FREE outdoor concert, presented by the Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs.

Don’t miss The PBRBQ at Slim’s Last Chance this Saturday, July 17th, courtesy of Pabst Blue Ribbon. No cover, and free BBQ while it lasts!  When the BBQ is gone, there’ll still be plenty of Slim’s award-winning chili and ice cold PBR to go around! Doors open at 6 pm, and music starts at 8. This is going to be a rowdy good time!

The weekend will wrap up with a performance at White Center Jubilee Days on Sunday, July 18th at 5 pm. This Seafair-sanctioned event is perfect for families, and a great way to celebrate the community. Spend your Sunday rockin’ with us in White Center!

Here’s the summer schedule at a glance:

July 15: City Hall Plaza, 12-1:30 pm
July 17: Slim’s Last Chance, Doors at 6 pm; Music starts at 8 pm
July 18: White Center Jubilee Days, 5 pm
July 25: Pork-in-the-Pines (Cle Elum), 4 pm
July 30: Strutz Fest 2010 (Darrington), 8:45 pm
August 4: University Village, 6:30 pm
August 19: Port Gardner Landing (Everett), 6:30 pm
August 20: The Brick (Roslyn), 9 pm
August 21: A Case of the Blues and All That Jazz (Yakima), 6 pm
August 27: DSA’s “Out to Lunch” Concert Series at Harbor Steps, 12-1:30 pm

The concert schedule and details can be found on our Gigs Calendar here and on the “Music” tab on our Facebook page. Hope you can come out for a show or two!

Keep coming back here and visit The D45s on Facebook to catch all the latest news and concert info. You can also keep up-to-date by signing up for our e-blasts! Send a quick e-mail to emily@dusty45s.com, and include your first and last name, city, state, and zip code.

After a road trip across the country that included an “Unfortunate Van” situation (broken down in Montana!), The D45s arrived in Knoxville, Tennessee, for an on-air performance on WDVX Knoxville’s “Blue Plate Special” last Thursday. Thanks to all of you who tuned in! From there, the guys hopped back on the road for their first show in Nashville at Grimey’s New and Preloved Music. Last night, the band rocked The Vernon Club in Louisville, Kentucky, and will continue their jam-packed weekend with a show at the legendary Bluebird Café back in Nashville tonight.

Tour stops still to come:

June 28: Mallard Club in Jonesboro, AR
July 2: “Sounds on the Square” concert at the Clinton County Courthouse Square in Carlyle, IL (Billy Joe’s hometown!!!)
July 3: Big Stix Bar and Grill in Breese, IL
July 6: “New Faces” at The Basement in Nashville, TN

If you have friends in any of the stops on the “Back to Your Roots” tour, tell them to head out to the shows and meet the band.

Rumor has it, the band’s going to ramp up their “tweeting” from the road, so make sure you’re following TheDusty45s on Twitter!

There’s no rest for the weary. The guys return from the road just in time to heat up summer in Seattle! Welcome the band back at West Seattle’s Summer Fest on July 11th, Slim’s Last Chance on July 17th, and White Center Jubilee Days on July 18th.

For all the latest news, show dates, and pictures from the tour, keep on coming back here and check out our Facebook page!

See you at the shows!