
A message from Winthrop Music Association

Peter Dervin with his back to back awards for Best Photography from Washington Festival & Events Assn.
FACES IN THE CROWD
Peter Dervin is a Pacific Northwest-based photographer specializing in concert photography as well as production stills for film and television. Peter has been Winthrop’s house photographer for several years. You can also find Peter at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Treefort Music Fest, Waterfront Blues Fest, house photographer for Edmonds Center for the Arts and many other cool music venues big and small.
Be sure to check out Peter’s stellar work at Peter Dervin Photography
If you have story you’d like to share please send to FACES along with a photo of you at the festival!

Award-winning photo of The Dusty 45s
2019 Winthrop R&B Festival

Award-winning photo of Mike Ledbetter
2018 Winthrop R&B Festival

Sarah Clarke of Dirty Revival, July 2018 by Bruce Lindeke
FACES IN THE CROWD

Bruce Lindeke and friend enjoying the festival
Winthrop R&B presents:
MarchFourth!
DANCE PARTY IN YOUR LIVING ROOM? LET’S DO THIS! Methow Arts and the Winthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival are thrilled to present MarchFourth’s 18th Anniversary Stream! For the first time, MarchFourth fans from around the world can attend the band’s unique over-the-top anniversary party with extra musicians, bigger acrobatics, special guests and more!
MarchFourth celebrates its 18th Anniversary with a virtual concert featuring footage from the best of the last three anniversary shows at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, OR, hosted by bandleader John Averill. This streaming show is 18 songs from their recent touring material to older songs that aren’t in the usual rotation, plus some unreleased gems. 100% of ticket sales go to artists.
2020 Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival went VIRTUAL!
Thank you, beautiful people, for helping make our virtual festival the sweetest EVER!
WINTHROP RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL
Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival
Located at the Blues Ranch on the Methow River in the resort town of Winthrop, Washington, the Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival is a three-day event packed full of exciting national and regional entertainment for all ages. There is on-site camping, food and craft vendors, portable showers, and a beer garden. The Blues Ranch is the perfect setting for one of Washington’s finest music festivals. We look forward to another great year and hope to see YOU at the 34th Annual Winthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival!!
Winthrop Music Association (WMA) is a 501(c)3 non profit organization formed in 2005 to ensure the continued success of the annual Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival. WMA strives to promote arts and cultural activities in the Methow Valley and beyond. WMA is a proud supporter of The Cove Food Bank, Methow Valley School District Music Program, Methow Arts, Methow Valley Theater, Room One, Washington Blues Society Musician Relief Fund, Inland Empire Blues Society, Cascade Blues Association, Methow Valley AAU Basketball Booster, Tommy Zbyszewski Methow Valley Education Foundation scholarship and many others.
Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival receives GRAND SUMMIT AWARD


