Local Music Community Fundraiser w/ Stereo Donkey

Join us at the Wild Buffalo House of Music on Sunday, September 13th for a night of live local talent in support of Whatcom County's music scene! Presented by BHAM (501c3), 100% of event proceeds go directly toward funding our core community initiatives—including free after-school music enrichment programs, sliding-scale lessons, instrument donations, affordable rehearsal spaces, our local recording studio, and live music support. In addition to a stacked lineup of local bands and stand-up comedy, we will be holding a massive local raffle featuring gear, gift cards, and prize packages generously donated by neighboring Bellingham businesses. Come out, support local music access, and take home some awesome local loot! Artist Lineup Headliner: Stereo Donkey Stereo Donkey is an instrumental surf rock trio from Bellingham, WA. with Hiro Yamamoto (Soundgarden/Truly) on bass, Mike Bajuk (Jill Brazil) on drums, and Pat Wickline on guitar. Known for their explosive, genre-bending live sets, they deliver a heavy, high-energy Pacific Northwest take on surf rock. Instagram: @stereodonkey Hosted by Comedian Scott Losse Scott Losse is a stand-up comedian from Seattle. He’s been featured on Dry Bar Comedy, XM Radio, and Laughs on FOX, and has performed at festivals like Bumbershoot and SF Sketchfest (though you might also recognize him as the viral "Pacific Northwest Guy" on social media). Scott will be hosting the evening and performing stand-up sets between music acts! Instagram: @scottlosse NEUROD!VE NEUROD!VE - a collective of colleagues paying homage to human divergency since 2024. Formed in Bellingham, WA, we've cultivated our distinct and dynamic sound, blending nostalgia of the early 00's Emo/Alt Rock scene with the power-pack punch of late 90's Post-Grunge. Our debut EP "Everything Will Be Fine..." explores concepts of self-isolation, heartbreak, trauma and emotional growth, utilizing honest, thought-provoking lyricism. With all this in mind, it's no way you can listen to us just sitting down!!! Instagram: @neurodve Old World Astronaut Old World Astronaut is an original 4-piece Heavy Psychedelic Rock band hailing from Bellingham, Washington. Formed in the shadow of the Cascade Mountains, and influenced by heavy, psychedelic, and alternative rock of past legends, Old World Astronaut is a fresh voice in the heavy music scene, pursuing an inventive path all their own. Their fusion of mind-melding psychedelic soundscapes with fuzzy stoner rock will envelope you in melodic grooves, crushing riffs, captivating harmonies, and lyrics which weave stories and themes across space and time. Embark on a voyage through the universe within and the stars beyond. Instagram: @ old.world .astronaut Arcana Arcana is an independent Alternative Rock/Shoegaze band based in Bellingham, Washington. They blend intimate vocals and introspective lyrics with distorted, textural guitar tones. Experimenting with a mix of heavier sounds and dreamy, subdued melodies, Arcana blends well with many different genres and audiences. Instagram: @arcanaaband About BHAM BHAM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to building and sustaining a complete music ecosystem in Whatcom County. We provide a home for every stage of a musician's journey—from a child picking up an instrument for the first time in our free after-school enrichment programs, to artists taking sliding-scale lessons, honing their sound in our rehearsal spaces, tracking projects in our recording studio, and taking the stage at local venues. By breaking down financial barriers to music education, equipment, and production, BHAM ensures that our local music community remains creative, accessible, and thriving. Website: bellinghamhelpsaccessmusic.org