Party Like It's 1979!

Add this event to your New Year's Eve list of Things to Do in Seattle to ring in the New Year.

Party Like It's 1979 at this 70's and 80's dance party on Lake Union.

A reunion of bands that were popular in the Seattle Rock Club scene in the late 70s and early 80's is taking place New Year's Eve on Lake Union in the ballroom at the China Harbor restaurant. Tickets are on sale now, $25: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/90229

Rick Smith will headline with members from his bands The Lonesome City Kings and the Girls, as well as several surprise guests.

Steve Pearson formerly of The Heats" and " Rangehoods" will be opening with his new band "British Racing Green" (http://www.myspace.com/stevepearsonandbritishracinggreen)

The last set of the night will be a tribute to Ian Fisher and "The Cowboys" played by "The Jet City Rockers" a band that features Cowboys alumni Jack Hanna (now with "The Souvenirs"), Marty Waycoff and Jeff Cerar. Steve Pearson, Mark Guenther, and Ernie Sapiro will fill out the band and Rick Smith will sit in on vocals for Ian.

Tickets for this rare reunion bash will be $25 and includes admission, hors d'oeuvres, and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets available through Brown Paper Tickets (http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/90229)

INFO LINE: 425-531-2226

More questions? Email Robert Bennett at robert@2goservices.com

http://www.myspace.com/rickfsmith

Photos from Ian Fisher Memorial: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jodavid/sets/72157603373745799/

http://www.myspace.com/theheatsrock

Photo shoots of the Cowboys, late 1970's-1980's:http://www.flickr.com/photos/jodavid/sets/72157603519164267/

http://www.myspace.com/therangehoods

http://www.myspace.com/thecowboysrock

Five decades of Northwest Bands: http://www.pnwbands.com

Seattle Syndrome on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=60435602264

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

After the unexpected death of Seattle rocker Ian Fisher of the popular eighties band "The Cowboys", the remaining members of the band put together an impressive tribute. On Dec. 2nd 2007, The Cowboys were joined on stage at the Tractor Tavern by an all star, old school, Seattle Rock and Roll band. Rick Smith of "The Girls" and "The Lonesome City Kings: sat in on most of the vocals for Ian. Steve Pearson of "The Heaters" and "The Rangehoods" on guitar and vocals, Dave Dederer of "The Presidents of the United states of America" on guitar and Jim Basnight of "The Moberlys" sang a song or two. It was a bitter sweet night but the band was spot on... ripping through an inspired set of Fisher's songs. The Seattle Times listed the show as one of the top ten musical events for 2007.

Two years have passed and that all star, old school, Seattle Rock and Roll Band is back to play a happier occasion, New Years Eve at "China Harbor" on Westlake. Steve Pearson and his new band "British Racing Green" is opening the show "The Lonesome City Kings" will reunite for this one special night, members include Rick Smith, Ernie Sapiro, and Paul Brownlow of "The Paul Brownlow Band" . The last set of the night will be a tribute to Ian Fisher and "The Cowboys" played by "The Jet City Rockers" a band that features Cowboys alumni Jack Hanna now with "The Souvenirs" Marty Waycoff , and Jeff Cerar. Steve Pearson and Mark Guenther, will fill out the band and Rick Smith will sit in on vocals for Ian again. There will also be special surprise guests.