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Alot of people have been emailing me saying that summer is over. Ok I get it. Thanks. I am not sure what is going on in September, but I have heard that October is bringing some really great shows from our out of town friends who will be venturing over this way. More info soon. In the meantime, I will...

The comedy group Weird Animals have released their first finished skit to the world. Check out the Tonk TV link above and enjoy.

The Ashley Eriksson 7-inch 'What A Fool Believes' was reviewed on Tiny Mix Tapes! Check it out.....Tiny Mix Tapes

Not quite but it will be a close second this Friday June 15th at the Stove Top. Kenneth is coming back to Kennewick, this time to play a show with his band Slashed Tires... and Aaron Nelson's band Nostal Gents will be playing as well. If we only had the Rampage video game. Who will be running the door?? Will...

Hi folks, if you are scheduling your summer trips, make sure and set aside the dates Aug 24 - 26 to attend the Helsing Junction Sleep Over put on by Calvin and folks at K Records. The following was grabbed directly off the K weblog: "Here is a list of artists confirmed to play the 2012 Helsing Junction Sleep Over,...

Read Obituary here We lost our friend Kyle Davis to a tragic car accident in California. Kyle was an original member of the comedy show "Weird Animals" that we are filming. I know most of you that read this blog never met Kyle, but he was a true inspiration to those of us that knew him. Kyle was an electrician...

Video coming soon!

Hey the word on the street is that Ricardo has put together a new band and will be playing a show soon. Like very soon!! Sounds like something you won't want to miss. Does anybody have more info about this ??

We have begun filming scenes for the skit show that will debut on tonktv.com. I am hoping to have it premiere as early as this spring, like around May. The show, which has yet to be named, includes several recognizable faces and locations from the Tri-Cities. Currently we are working on skits for episode 1. Would you like to get...

It's officially official. All 3 releases are out. Visit the Funkytonk store now and order the 7" vinyl single releases by Pets, Ashley Eriksson, and Stephen Steinbrink of French Quarter. Each release comes with a free digital download, which includes bonus material not on the singles. Thanks!!

3 Releases in one DAy?!?!? That is correct. Funkytonk is putting out 3 new 7" vinyl singles on Feb 1 2012. FTR 035 Pets - Applejuice 7" single Buy it here FTR 036 Ashley Eriksson - What A Fool Believes 7" single Buy it here FTR 037 Stephen Steinbrink - Rennet 7" single Buy it here All 3 releases come...

Last night I attended a Holiday Party that was organized by Chrissa and Ricardo, and hosted by Cameron and Katy @ the Blue House in Kennewick. It was great. Lots of yummy foods, and a white elephant ornament exchange. Here is a picture of Ricardo holding up the prized ornament of the night (it was maxed out on steals!!) Some...

Modest Mouse, Crown, David Bazan, Fugazi, Crystal Skulls, Two Gallants, Down Trodden Foreign Family Band, Solar Shade, and The Seaworthies. All of these bands have a video up in the Funkytonk Multi Media Library of a select song from a live show somewhere in the Tri Cities. You can't believe it???? Check it out for yourself.! The library now has...

Cancel your cable tv subscriptions. Tonktv.com is up. Its all you need.

Hey all, Halloween is coming up and rumor is there will be a fun costume/band show at the Stove Top! The Pets/ French Quarter shows in Olympia and Kennewick were very fun. Thanks for everybody who made it so great. Pets will be working on recording a few more songs this fall. A 7" vinyl single will be released before...

I travelled over to Whidbey Island and met up with Ashley and Eli to film a video for Ashley's upcoming Funkytonk Release. The weather was absolutely perfect and we really captured some great shots. Very excited to share it with everybody. Started editing this week, it's a long process but I should have it completed soon. As for the release...

Pets and French Quarter will be playing a couple of shows together in October Sunday October 9th ABC House Olympia WA French Quarter / Pets / Broken Water Thursday October 13th Blue House 503 w. Albany St. Kennewick WA 99336 Pets / French Quarter/ Haus Cats both shows start around 7pm, email me for directions if needed.

Hey folks, a few videos have been added to the library, some old Fingers stuff from the 90's and some Lake, Slow Dance Fast, Car Scars, and Travis Bickle videos. More to come soon, inlcuding a comedy show that I am creating, and some non-funkytonk related bands that I have some good footage of when they played shows here in...

The Pets/Generifus Microtour was awesome. Great shows all around. We had a flat in Portland but it gave us an opportunity to wander around a neighborhood we probably never would have and a chance meet up with some old friends. Thanks to all who came to the shows. We had fun seeing you.