July 25, 2026 — The Heats will host three shows in the Seattle region in August. Performing for the fourth consecutive year since reuniting, the storied band will host “An Evening with The Heats,’ bringing an expansive setlist with new…

Sept. 19, 2025 — Venerable rock band The Heats will perform live at Easy Street Records, home to many of Seattle’s historic in-store shows, Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. Admission (all ages) is free.

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Aug. 7, 2025 — Eliciting the verve and excitement that defined Seattle’s early 1980s music scene, The Heats, who released their highly praised, sophomore album in late-2024, are returning to headline four local shows in the Seattle-Tacoma region in…

“Between 1975 and 1985, power pop in the Pacific Northwest went from underground passion project to local phenomenon,” writes Remember the Lightening guest columnist and power-pop critic Curt Vance. He credits The Heats and other pre-grunge bands who “began crafting…

Pat Tennis and Barry Kennelly, co-hosts of "NW Music Men and Women," sat down with Steve to talk about his upbringing, songwriting, The Heats’ evolution and more. Some great backstories.

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Nov. 14, 2024 — Power-pop legends The Heats have released their highly anticipated sophomore album with all-new songs. The heralded band has earned high praise for its new music, which was showcased along with numerous past hits at local shows…

Oct. 12, 2025 — In celebration of their highly anticipated sophomore album, Seattle power-pop legends The Heats will perform a series of limited shows across the Seattle and Tacoma area in October. Joining founding members Steve Pearson, Keith Lilly and…

“…local groups getting gigs at clubs knew what the deal was. Play cover tunes of Top 40 hits. The Heats broke that. They played their own catchy tunes and created a scene, allowing other groups to flourish.”

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Seattle historian and journalist Feliks Banel explores The Heats' meteoric rise to regional fame and how the band opened the doors for others.

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