Guest Singers Announced for the 2022 Layne Staley Tribute

Tribute poster design; Cain Hollowbone

Layne Staley Tribute Weekend 2022 will feature TWO shows with Jar of Flies accompanied by some very special guest vocalists who’ll be honoring the late singer’s life, legacy, music and hauntingly beautiful voice at The Crocodile in #Seattle.

Guest singers include: Jason C. Kertson (Las Vegas, Nevada), Dane Creek of Rain Light Fade (Maple Valley, Washington), Jesse Holt of Second Coming (Seattle, Washington), Brendan Maier of Facelift (Chicago, Illinois), and The Bondage Boys featuring Jesse ‘Maxi’ Holt. Martin T. Reed of MTR Project & THRED (Seattle/Olympia).

Plus, a special world premiere of the music video “It’s Coming After” by The Bondage Boys (featuring Layne Staley), written by Ron Holt, produced by Jesse Holt and mixed by Dave Hillis. Super 8 film © Jared Jarvi 2021. Filmed live at RCNDY in August 1994.

Layne performing with Second Coming 1994; photo courtesy of Jesse Holt

Join us Thursday, August 18th at the annual gathering at the Seattle Center International Fountain at 7pm. This will be a great opportunity to meet new friends and see returning ones as we share, laugh and meet Layne’s mom, Nancy. We will also bring candles to light for Layne, Mike, Chris and Mark. You can even decorate your own. We will bring a few to light. Address: 305 Harrison St. Seattle WA 98109

Layne during the filming of Would?
Photo by Lance Mercer @ lancemercerphotography.com

The Crocodile Presents: FRIDAY, AUGUST 19th – LST2022 UNPLUGGED SHOW MADAME LOU’s (Crocodile underground) (Early Show) 21+ Only 5:30PM – Doors 6:30PM – Show. Featuring: JAR OF FLIES (Alice in Chains Tribute Band) plus guests. The Crocodile Presents: SATURDAY, AUGUST 20th – LAYNE STALEY TRIBUTE 2022 THE CROCODILE – Main Showroom (Early Show) All-Ages. 5:00PM – Doors 6:00PM – Show. Featuring: JAR OF FLIES (Alice in Chains Tribute Band) plus special guests. Plus, a special world premiere of the music video “It’s Coming After” by The Bondage Boys (featuring Layne Staley), written by Ron Holt, produced by Jesse Holt and mixed by Dave Hillis. Super 8 film © Jared Jarvi 2021. Filmed live at RCNDY in August 1994.

The Crocodile is located at 2505 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121. www.TheCrocodile.com FRI. AUG 19th – $25ADV/$35DOS (21+ Only) SAT. AUG 20th – $25ADV/$35DOS (All-Ages) BOTH SHOWS – $40ADV Only (Limited Availability) (21+ Only) Official LST 2022

There will be a silent auction on several photos of Layne, Mike Starr, Jerry & Sean. Photographers from the Seattle area and beyond have graciously donated signed images for this years tribute. All proceeds will go to the Layne Staley Memorial Fund through Therapeutic Health Services in Seattle. Link: https://ths-wa.org/support/layne-staley-memorial-fund/

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