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 October. Joining the venerable rock band are The Cowboys Featuring Rick Smith, whose lineup of veteran musicians deliver a powerful revival of the Emerald City’s musical legacy.
Show Dates and Venues
- Thursday, Oct. 16: Spanish Ballroom at McMenamins, Tacoma
- Friday, Oct. 17: The Central, Seattle
- Saturday, Oct. 18: Muckleshoot Casino Resort, Auburn
- Sunday, Oct. 19: Remlinger Farms Brewery, Carnation
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit The Heats’ Shows page.
About The Heats
Formed in November 1978, The Heats dominated Seattle’s airwaves and captivated audiences around the country. The heralded band headlined the Pacific Northwest’s top clubs, opened for The Kinks locally, and toured nationally with Heart and The Knack.
The Heats reunited in late 2023 to perform on a limited basis. Soon after, co-founders Steve Pearson (guitar, lead vocals), Keith Lilly (bass guitar) and Kenny Deans (drums) welcomed Jon Memolo (guitar, lead vocals) to the band.
Their self-titled album released in November garnered outstanding reviews. Power Pop News proclaimed, “There’s only a handful of must-have albums from 2024...The Heats’ new one tops the list.”
About The Cowboys Featuring Rick Smith
Emerging in 1979, The Cowboys quickly rose to the forefront of the Pacific Northwest’s club scene. Three musicians from the legendary band have reunited: Jack Hanan (bass guitar), a founding member; Ernie Sapiro (guitar); and Marty Waychoff (drums). They are joined by Rick Smith (guitar, lead vocals), lead singer and songwriter for The Girls (1977-1980) and various other local bands and solo projects.
In a tribute to Ian Fisher, The Cowboys’ iconic frontman who passed away in 2007, The Cowboys Featuring Rick Smith deliver a setlist with songs from The Cowboys, The Girls, The Lonesome City Kings and The Mooks, an Austin, Texas-based band led by Smith.