3pm-9pm at 515 Dayton St, Edmonds, WA

Live Music - Featured Speakers - DJs & More!

Free Entry, All Ages, All Welcome.

What's Happening

  • 3 PM

    Doors open!

    Mingle, network, and peruse our vendor tables while Musicology DJ Collective spins tunes on vinyl by some of our favorite Women That Rock.

  • 4 PM

    Live music by Trash Panda Go Kart and Beclynn

  • 5:30 PM

    Our speaker panels begin. Don't miss these discussions with local powerhouse women in music. There will be plenty of time for Q&A - bring your questions.

  • 7 PM

    Live music by Matney Cook and Kate Berreth

  • 9 PM

    Doors close

Featured Speakers

Karen Mason-Blair

Legendary photographer who was there to shoot the icons of grunge including Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains and Soundgarden.

Drea Marilyn

Drea Marilyn is a Filipino-American  singer-songwriter, performer, film composer, community organizer, and educator based in Seattle. She currently works as a music teacher at a non-profit school that mostly caters to neurodivergent students, Gigs4U where she performs regularly around Seattle, and Bushwick Book Club, an organization that pays songwriters to write new original songs based on literature. Her film score has been featured in the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, and the Smithsonian. Her latest album “sad songs you can dance to” is available on all streaming platforms, and her band Drea & the Marilyns is working on a new album.

Liv Lazaga

Liv has been the Co-Owner of Friends House Records, a (mostly) online record label that has around 40 artists around the world and a community of 300+ young (primarily queer) musicians and music lovers, for over 2 years now! Liv is 19 now, but their journey in the music scene started when only 13-ish at The Vera Project, an all-ages, volunteer-run music and arts space that changed their life forever. Today, Liv runs Friends House with partner, Cici, and does a lot of booking and event organization for local artists around the greater Seattle area.

Rachel Field

Rachel Field has been involved in the PNW recording scene for over a decade. In 2016 she co-founded the  Seattle mastering studio, Resonant Mastering (formerly RFI Mastering), and has since worked mostly as Mastering Engineer and studio operator.
Her credits include a wide variety of local and international artists such as Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder, Whitney Mongé, Brandi Carlile, Dispatch, Thunderpussy, Kathy Moore Superpower Trio, Stephanie Anne Johnson, Asterhouse, Zan Fiskum, Danny Denial, Alec Shaw, WOODSHED, The Gothard Sisters, The Tiptons Sax Quartet and Drums, and many more.

Kim Virant

Seattle vocalist and rock legend, known for solo projects and bands like Lazy Susan from the 90's.

Jess Pillay

Jess Pillay is a musician and multi-creative from Seattle, Washington, currently residing in Edmonds. As an Indo-Fijian-American, she is passionate about fighting systemic injustice in the creative sector and uses her creative skills to empower and amplify artists from marginalized communities. Jess regularly performs her music around the Greater Seattle area, and she is also the founder, producer, and co-host of The Takeback Podcast. To learn more about Jess, visitjesspillaymusic.comor follow her on Instagram @jesspillaymusic

Live Music

Trash Panda Go Kart

Matney Cook

Beclynn

Thanks to our sponsors

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FAQs

Who is this event for?

Northwest Women Rock Day is for anyone and everyone who wants to celebrate women in music! Whether you are a fan, an aspiring musician or music industry person, a seasoned industry professional, or anywhere in between, this event is for you. All ages and genders are welcome!

Why is this event needed?

The world feels chaotic, polarizing, and scary these days, and we believe one of the best ways to combat all of this is through the building of community. This event is designed to help you make some new connections, hear powerful stories from badass women in music, and inspire you to support the women in your local music scene.

What’s the significance of the date?

Women Rock Day is celebrated annually on January 3rd because on January 3, 1987, Aretha Franklin became the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This special day seeks to recognize women’s contributions to the music industry, encourage young women/femmes to pursue music careers, and bring awareness to women who are breaking barriers in the industry.

What can I expect at this event?

We’ve got all sorts of fun stuff planned for everyone! You’ll have an opportunity to hear from several awesome speakers during our panel, enjoy live music from local artists and DJs, shop at our pop-up record store, network with other participants, and more!

What does it cost to attend?

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, the cost to attend this event is completely FREE!

Where can I park?

Street parking is available around downtown Edmonds.

What other ways can I support women in music beyond Women Rock Day?

There are so many incredible women/femmes in the music scene–here in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Here are some easy ways to support them every day: download/stream music from women artists; recommend their music to your friends/family; go to their shows; hire them for your own events and projects; purchase products and services from women-owned businesses and brands. No matter who you are, you can actively help amplify women in music!

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