Bremerton has a symphony of its own that performs at the Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center. Bainbridge Island has both a symphony and chorale. And in the summer, a converted barn near Quilcene is the site of the Olympic Music Festival, a series of weekend chamber music performances. Summer, of course, brings everyone outdoors. You'll also hear live music along the waterfronts of Bainbridge, Bremerton, Poulsbo and Port Orchard.
West Sound boasts an active, if sometimes underappreciated, live music scene.
Dozens of talented local bands are trying to make a living at their music. Among the spots catering to original jazz and blues are Melody Lane in downtown Bremerton, the Harborside in Port Orchard, the Restaurant and the Kingston Inn in Kingston, some jam session spots on Bainbridge Island and a few clubs in Port Townsend. Bremerton's Admiral Theatre often books bigger-name musical acts and performers. The biggest concert of the year is EndFest, inviting almost 20,000 to the Kitsap County Fairgrounds for a daylong rock festival. Last year's lineup of about 20 bands included Everlast, Third Eye Blind and KoRn.