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Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Darrell Westmoreland, a renowned music photographer who has led a career for other photographers to dream about, shows off a couple pages from his book “Snap, Click Flash: All Access Pass,” as he spoke to The Daily World about a bit of his career and the people, like Stan Foreman, who helped him along the way. Despite his success, Westmoreland remains grounded and humble.

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A snap, a click and a flash of Darrell Westmoreland’s career

A champion for Aberdeen, the still humble Darrell Westmoreland acts as though his job that led him to…

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World ANTIHERO, based in Tacoma, shared what was a “double headline show” with A Lien Nation at Messy Jessy’s Bar and Grill — 212 S. I St., in Aberdeen. Dustin Adair opened for the two hard, fast, aggressive rock bands.

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Let there be rock

The three-man band ANTIHERO stole the show with drummer Jason VanEss’ fiery display on stage. Maybe he ignited…

Provided photo Mike Pierce Project — from left — Ben Landis, Mike Pierce, Kennedy Court, Lisa Bosler and Drew Logerwell.

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Black Shepherd, Mike Pierce Project are excited to play La Catrina Night Club

Black Shepherd is back to rock Hoquiam’s faces and make their heads bang. And this time, it’ll be…

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Ainsley King, from left, sets the tone for two of her fellow “The Invisible Cat Band” musicians, Elaine McElroy and Caelin Quinton. Zoe Quinton, who isn’t a Scout, was also involved in the writing and recording process. While they recorded their first song “Potato Bird,” Ainsley provided direction. Despite what looks like a less than fun time with Ainsley’s aggressive pointing, it was nothing less than enjoyable for all involved, including Wil Russoul, who provided the melody for the song.

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Girl Scouts Unplugged in Aberdeen

Three Girl Scouts from Montesano in pursuit of their music badges got a real opportunity Saturday to check…

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Greg Rekus, a long-time musician from Winnipeg, Canada, danced, stomped and jumped on the stage at The Loading Dock so much to the point he needed Gorilla tape applied to the tambourines so they’d not fall off while he performed. One of the ways Rekus described his energetic music was “trashy acoustic,” and the audience loved his style.

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Live music warms up The Loading Dock

“It’s the start of a brand new year, I feel the changes coming in the air,” are lyrics…

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Tim Holehouse, an English musician who the late Kurt Cobain inspired to pick up the guitar, performed in front of a small audience underneath the Young Street Bridge. In front and to his right is the message “RIP Kurdt,” in reference to Cobain’s death. Behind Holehouse’s head, is a painting of Cobain’s face.

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Englishman rocks underneath the bridge

People have said for years the Young Street Bridge is an international tourist destination. They’ve talked about how…

Clayton Franke / The Daily World Matthew Wells, right, a reporter with The Daily World, joins Justin Kautzman and rock bank Black Shepard for a rendition of Bob Segar’s “Old Time Rock and Roll” on Friday, Dec. 15 at Messy Jessy’s Bar and Grill in downtown Aberdeen.

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Journalist enjoys guest appearance on stage at rock concert

Musicians honored The Daily World’s music reporter Matthew Wells on Friday in downtown Aberdeen

Clayton Franke / The Daily World Matthew Wells, a reporter who has covered live music for The Daily World, plays an Alvarez acoustic guitar at Tinderbox Coffee Roasters in downtown Aberdeen on Monday, Dec. 11. Local musicians will throw a rock concert in his honor this Friday, Dec. 15.

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Musicians to throw rock concert in journalist’s honor

Rock bands line up for eight-act display of gratitude for The Daily World’s music reporter

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World John Prentice III is a regular Open Mic Night performer at Messy Jessy’s Bar and Grill — 212 S. I St., in Aberdeen. Prentice, who plays country covers and originals, is known for his stage presence and his ability to sound a bit like Johnny Cash. Prentice loves playing Cash’s song, “I’ve Been Everywhere,” because of its difficulty and how it pleases the crowd.

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Messy Jessy’s venue showcases ‘hidden gems’

When most people think of a rock star, they think of an artist selling out an arena in…

Provided photo Dawn Keogh, center, stands with her friend Connie, left, and a reindeer at a Running Reindeer Ranch in Fairbanks, Alaska, in between her two “cancer journeys.” Keogh fought colon cancer during 2018 and 2019. Then in 2023, she was diagnosed with peritoneal cancer. On Sunday, Hoquiam Brewing Company and Mark Bowman will host a fundraiser for Keogh.

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The show must go on this Sunday

Grief is one of the toughest psychological tests to overcome in life.

Redact Records Dave Morris, of “Donna and the Dudes,” performs a “dirty, bluesy style” set with Donna Albert, Ken Albert, Art Sartwell and Bill Proffitt during an Open Mic Night on Tuesday at Messy Jessy’s Bar and Grill.

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Open Mic Nights a successful venture at Messy Jessy’s

Messy Jessy’s Bar &Grill in Aberdeen is offering a new, fun night to its calendar that will allow…

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Mindy Morgan, of Ocean Shores, hulas with her hoop outside the Ocean Shores Convention Center. Morgan, who was demonstrating her skills during the 54th annual Associated Arts Ocean Shores Arts & Crafts Festival, had plenty of hoops for people interested in joining her. Morgan danced with hoop and had a lot of fun doing so. “I always love this festival,” she said.

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Ocean Shores Arts & Crafts Festival a huge hit

Sandy McCulloch was just happy to be able to share a part of her world with the attentive…

The Daily World file photo Ed Schroll of Ocean Shores delighted patrons with his “bubble art” during a past year’s Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Arts & Crafts Festival.

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Ocean Shores Arts & Crafts Festival starts Friday

A long list of bands and artists hits indoor stages, outdoor stages and various bars around the Harbor…