Highway 99 Blues Club is the longest-running, most successful blues club in Washington state. Over its 12-year run, the club has presented live music five nights a week, featuring national touring artists and established regional bands. Committed to bridging the gap to the next generation of blues fans, the club has consistently showcased the best of local up-and-coming and youth talent. Opening its doors for countless fundraising events throughout the years, Highway 99 Blues Club takes pride in supporting the community when in need. Founder Steve Sarkowsky and partner Ed Maloney have provided a robust blues scene with established acts such as Rick Estrin and the Nightcats, Janiva Magness, Tommy Castro, Bobby Rush, Walter Trout, John Németh, and Duke Robillard, and fresh faces on the scene like Lisa Mann, Jason Ricci, Moreland & Arbuckle, and Karen Lovely. From the décor on the walls to the cuisine from the kitchen, the libations at the bar, and of course the music which pours from their stage, Steve and Ed have spent much time in their commitment to telling the story of the blues and Southern culture to the Pacific Northwest.
