Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Hundreds brave heat for tunes
Vocalist Kaitlyn Wiens sings with Funky Unkle
Funky Unkle horns jazz it up at Music on Main
Music stage next to historic H.E. Gritman building
Vendor booths set up on Main Street
RITZVILLE - Triple digit temperatures didn't deter music lovers who braved the heat to enjoy hot dogs, snow cones, craft booths and an eclectic mix of bands Friday evening and all day Saturday, July 7-8.
Sponsored by local businesses and the Ritzville Downtown Development Association, the event included performances by local band Big Dawg and the Howlers, as well as blues artist Bryan Warhall.
Funky Unkle - a Spokane-based funk band featuring two saxophones, trumpet, bass and lead guitars, drums and keyboard - steamed through a tight set Saturday afternoon. For their last few songs, they were joined by vocalist Kaitlyn Wiens.
Country singer Christy Lee Bank closed out the event Saturday evening with a few Dolly Parton covers.
The stage was set up adjacent to the historic Gritman building, an apt backdrop for the event raising funds for its upkeep.
Constructed in 1902 by Harry Emmet Gritman, the structure towered over the stage at the corner of Main Avenue and Washington Street.
This year, Music on Main celebrated 121 years of the Gritman Building and its ongoing restoration.
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