7.16 Tuesday (Bluegrass)  Northwest String Summit, Nectar & The PBJ Present: 7th Annual Northwest String Summit Kickoff Party featuring THE WARREN G. HARDINGS Wood Belly Cedar Teeth $8adv / $12dos 8pm doors 8:30pm show 21+ Nectar Lounge 412 N 36th St www.nectarlounge.com Northwest String Summit is thhe premier Bluegrass, roots, Americana music festival of the Pacific Northwest, held annually at Horning's Hideout, North Plains, OR in July. THE WARREN G. HARDINGS Website Spotify Bandcamp The Warren G. Hardings are a high-energy stringband from Seattle, Washington. Heavily influenced by America’s roots, folk and bluegrass heritage, they belong to a generation of young musicians that continues to evolve and adapt these acoustic traditions for the 21st century. The band has a deep affinity for the music of legendary bluegrass pioneers such as Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs, as well as the countless artists following in their footsteps who have helped progress the genre to the rich and diverse art form it is today. The Warren G’s draw on this legacy and contemporary influences, ranging from pop to punk, to create a live show experience that promises a foot-stomping party atmosphere and a good time for all. Whether ripping through old standards or performing original songs, the band strives to provide an infectious energy that gets the crowd moving.