Listen to Live Music at Kana Winery in Yakima, WA

Rated the Best Night Life in Yakima Valley by the Yakima Harold Republic Readers Poll 2019, 2020, and Best Music Venue 2021

Grab your guitar and your most recent song and come down to Kana Winery for an open mic night, every Friday except for the first Friday of each month. Live Music every Saturday and first Fridays from 7pm-10pm

Want to listen to some live music this weekend? Visit Kana Winery to dance the night away with friends.

Live Music Every Friday & Saturday, 7-10 PM


FridaysSaturdays

8/1/25 FIRST FRIDAY


7-10PM - TWO BANDS, FOR MEGAN'S BIRTHDAY!! First is THE GENEVIEVE DUO!... This hard driving yet acoustic country rock and popular rock band is headed up by former Nashville recording artist transplanted to Yakima, Gib Van der Heyden, have a great stage presentation of some amazing covers and some originals. Gib is as close as Yakima gets to country sensation Garth Brooks and what great vocal harmonies they have for your enjoyment. Get ready to dance! Think Steve Earl, Zac Brown, Garth, ...

AND the headliner for this night is...(drum roll here!) THE JAMES HOWARD BAND! ... James on guitars, along with his drummer and bass payer, are the best rocking blues musicians that Yakima ever gets and they love playing at our little Kana. James won "Seattle's best blues guitar player" award two years in-a-row, which sent him to the national finals in Memphis, where he won a high runner-up award for AMERICA'S BEST! Think Hendrix, Stevie Ray, Clapton,
8/2/25


7-10P - EVANS LEWIS!... This young man moved here to Yakima from Massachusetts last year and another local musician said "...hire this guy to play Kana!" and what a performance that was! Well he's back and he is a wonderfully talented acoustic finger-style guitar player and singer-songwriter that plays both his original songs and popular song covers. Think Jim Croce, Roy Orbison, JJ Cale....
8/8/25

5-10PM... OPEN MIC!... Local and visiting musicians take turns playing on Kana's stage and PA system for your enjoyment. Low key and fun!
8/9/25

7-10PM... THE TEST TUBE POETS! This trio of harmony singing guitar, mandolin, and sometimes banjo playing musicians are a popular local regular at Kana and they play soft rock and Americana covers and wonderful originals! Think Lyle Lovett, CSNY, Beatles....
8/15/25

5-10PM... OPEN MIC!... Local and visiting musicians take turns playing on Kana's stage and PA system for your enjoyment. Low key and fun!
8/16/25

 7-10PM... JEN HOWARD!... This a sophomore return visit to Kana after she wowed audiences and she says we wowed her! Jen is a solo guitar playing singer-songwriter traveler who plays a mix of roots, folk, and "sophisti-pop" and, in addition to her music, she truly engages her audience with her happiness and stories! Think Joni Mitchell, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo....
8/22/25

5-10PM... OPEN MIC!... Local and visiting musicians take turns playing on Kana's stage and PA system for your enjoyment. Low key and fun!
8/23/25

7-10PM... THE PAT MOSS BAND!... Pat and his three piece blues and rock band are regulars at Kana and Pat is arguably the best 60's rock electric guitar player on this side of the mountains. They play a wonderful set of surf music and great early rock covers. Think The Ventures, Rolling Stones, The Byrds....
8/29/25

5-10PM... OPEN MIC!... Local and visiting musicians take turns playing on Kana's stage and PA system for your enjoyment. Low key and fun!
8/30/25

 7-10PM... We are still working on this booking! Will update soon!
9/5/25, FIRST FRIDAY!

7-10PM... THE APHRODISI-YAKS! - Yakima's popular favorite rock band lights it up for our First Fridays with quality and gently played popular rock & roll Music, mostly with an acoustic touch! Think Tom Petty, Beach Boys, Billy Strings, ...
9/6/25

7-10PM... LE VIGNERON! (French for "The Wine Maker") This is Kana's owner-winemaker's acoustic guitar wielding band who play a variety of blues, soft rock and country covers. They do a great unplugged acoustic Led Zeppelin set with their song list! Think Johnny Cash, John Fogerty, Zeppelin, ...

Rock and roll with local artists

Rock and roll with local artists

Music helps people bond and enjoy life in the moment. Hosting live bands at our Yakima, Washington winery helps us bring people together to enjoy wine, music and others' company.

We host a variety of live music events, including...

  • Open mic nights on every Friday (except on 1st Friday's)
  • Band performances
  • Acoustic sets

Supporting local artists is an important part of any local business. Drop in to listen to some of our favorite live bands from 7-10 p.m on every 1st Friday and every Saturday.