Help Save the salmon: Two bands perform for free at the Bike

Published 4:43 pm Friday, September 12, 2014

In an effort to raise awareness about the potentially tragic plight of the Northwest’s wild salmon, Vashon’s Fendershine and the Seattle band Big Dirt will play a free show at 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Red Bike.

The two bands are particularly concerned with the proposed construction of the Pebble mine in Bristol Bay, Alaska. If built, the mine would be one of the world’s largest metal and mineral mines centered in one of the most productive remaining wild salmon

fisheries.

Fendershine guitarist and Vashon resident Eric Frith co-wrote and edited the award-winning 2014 documentary, “The Breach,” which explores the history of wild salmon. Big Dirt guitarist and University of Washington geology professor David Montgomery is featured in the film.

Firth and Montgomery, along with director Mark Titus, hope islanders will enjoy the music, while learning about how to help save the species.

Public comments can be made to the Environmental Protection Agency through Sept. 19 at www.tinyurl.com/nycxdxp.

The free show is open to all ages until 11 p.m., then 21 and older only.

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Seattle singer/songwriter will perform on Saturday

Singer/songwriter and Washington native Jessie Houghton will bring her signature sound to Snapdragon for a live performance from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

Houghton credits her late pianist father for both her talent and inspiration as a musician. She began composing at 9, picked up the guitar at age 14 and taught herself to play.

Hougton is known for making a strong connection with her audience.