We’re in the thick of the holidays, and despite the dark shadow cast by COVID-19, it’s a sure bet that most of you reading this are eager to gift loved ones (and/or maybe yourself) with something special.
The pandemic has induced a lot of people in the local music industry to get creative. And one of the strange but wonderful upsides to that has been the cottage industries many of them have created beyond the making, promotion, and staging of music.
From handmade food to woodwork to beauty care products and beyond, local music business professionals are offering a cornucopia of distinctive, often handmade wares just in time for the season. Below, please find a list of those handcrafted goods, and how to purchase them. It’s a great way to shop local, shop independent, and support the local music industry. Happy Holidays, and get to finding those special somethings for those special someones, already.
Sassyblack (musician)
Sassyblack Handmade beanies
Website: https://sassyblack.bandcamp.com/merch
Prisilla Ray (musician, Trick Candles/Purple Mane)
Ray + Glo: Non-toxic, natural skin products
Website: https://rayandglo.com
Nora Dummer (musician, Ironclads; music festival caterer)
For the Love of Cuts and Burns: Virtual Cooking Lessons, Meal Planning & more.
Website: https://www.cutsandburns.com
Jonny Henningson (Musician, Hounds of the Wild Hunt, Hobosexual; Doe Bay Artist Bartender)
Mixology 101: Your Friend Whiskey course
Bradley James Lockhart (musician, Dryland; graphic designer for various bands and promoters)
Lariat Shop Trinkets and Sundries
Website: https://lariat.bigcartel.com
Will Johnson (musician, Centro-metic/Overseas)
Original paintings and prints of baseball players/games
Website: will-johnson.com/paintings/
Grace Love (musician, Grace Love Band)
Nadine’s Soul Kitchen: Soul Drop Biscuit Mix, take-out food from Nadine’s Soul Kitchen, Port Townsend
Website: nadinessoulkitchen.com
Krista Cortese (family member of Seattle band Warren Dunes)
Krista Cortese Ceramics
Website: kristacorteseceramics.com
Whitney Ballen (musician)
Futr Shop: Clothing, Totes, Postcards and more
Website: futrshop.bigcartel.com
Jeanné Ellenby (music photographer)
Roman Ruby Botanicals: handcrafted soaps, candles, bath salt, lotion, perfume oils
Website: romanruby.com
Lupe Flores (musician, Wild Powwers/Sugar Sugar Sugar)
Lupe’s Situ Tacos: Mexican pop-up food
Website: situtacos.bigcartel.com
Claire England (musician, Dude York)
Crunch Supply: Homemade party supplies
Website: etsy.com/shop/claireengland
Kara Hesse (musician)
Roadworn: Handmade Fashions
Website: roadwornhandmade.com
Juliana Brandon (founder, Paper Puppet Opera)
Bird for Brains: Handcrafted art, jewelry, greeting cards and more)
Website: birdforbrains.com
Jay Kardong (musician, Sera Cahoone)
Woodland Bee Company: Beekeeping, beekeeping instruction
Website: woodlandbeecompany.com
Cha Cha Barraza (musician, Porch Cat)
Patches, prints and paintings
Website: etsy.me/.3okun3D
Charles Wicklander (musician, The Cosmic Shuffle)
Original paintings and art
Website: instagram.com/charleswicklanderart
Karyn Gold-Reineke (musician, Society of the Silver Cross)
Pirouette Essentials: Artisan perfume and essential body luxuries)
Website: pirouetteessentials.com
The Black Tones (band)
Mama There’s a Spider in My Room! coloring story book
Website: https://theblacktones.bandcamp.com/merch
Clyde Petersen (Musician, Artist, Your Heart Breaks)
Toy Tour vans
Website: https://yourheartbreaks.bandcamp.com/merch/seething-oven-of-resentment-tour-van-collectors-edition
Devin Mauch (Musician, The Ballroom Thieves)
Woodburning / Art
Website: https://www.thewildelectric.com/
Brittney Alvis (musician, The Merry Way)
Scented Candles
Website: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FloraandFlameCo
Katie Mosehauer (musician, Glass Heart String Choir)
Guitar String Jewelry
Website: https://www.glassheartstringchoir.com/shop
Rachel Simmons (Production)
Soap and Skincare
Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/southernlushsoapco
Tekla Waterfield (musician, artist)
Custom Portraits
Website: www.teklawaterfield.com
Chris Marks (Tour Manager, Festival Planner, Production Assistant)
Quirky Vintage Goods
Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ElectricBuffaloGirl
Karyn Ann (musician)
Jewelry
Website: https://www.musefulpdx.com/
Katrina Cope (musician, Levels of Movement / Purr Gato)
Jewelry
