Q: When and where can I see Canned Heat and Big Brother and the Holding Company in Everett?
Friday, May 29, 2026 at the Historic Everett Theatre (2911 Colby Ave). Doors open at 6:00 PM, show at 7:00 PM. General Admission $65, Senior/Military $60, Family Pack (3+ tickets) $55 each. Tickets and the official listing are at events.theatreconcertconsulting.com.
If you have ever wished you could have been at Max Yasgur’s farm in August 1969, the Historic Everett Theatre is doing the next best thing this spring. On Friday, May 29, 2026, two of the original Woodstock bands — Canned Heat and Big Brother and the Holding Company — are sharing one downtown Everett stage for a single night, in a venue that has been hosting live music in this town since five years before the Wright Brothers flew at Kitty Hawk.
The official ask from the box office is delightful: “Dress up in your favorite 60’s hippie gear.” The official price tag on the marquee event is reasonable: $65 General Admission, $60 Senior/Military, $55 Family Pack when you buy three or more. And the official venue is a 1901 opera house at 2911 Colby Avenue, two blocks off Hewitt, that has been quietly building one of the most interesting tribute and heritage-act calendars on the I-5 corridor.
This is one to clear the calendar for. Here is everything you need to know.
The Show: Two Headliners, One Night, Doors at 6
According to the official Historic Everett Theatre listing for the event, here are the confirmed details:
- Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
- Doors: 6:00 PM
- Show: 7:00 PM (event ends approximately 10:30 PM per the venue’s posted end time)
- Venue: The Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave, Everett, WA 98201
- General Admission: $65
- Senior / Military: $60
- Family Pack: $55 per ticket when buying 3 or more
- Box office / tickets: events.theatreconcertconsulting.com (the official ticketing site for the venue)
This is a co-headlining bill. Both bands are listed equally on the venue’s marquee, both are playing full sets, and both are being marketed as a tribute to Woodstock-era rock. The “Relive Woodstock 1969” subtitle is the venue’s own framing.
The HeraldNet entertainment desk also flagged the show in their April 22, 2026 weekly preview, which is how a lot of folks in Snohomish County first heard about it. If you missed that one in the paper, this is your second look.
Who Is Canned Heat in 2026?
Canned Heat formed in Los Angeles in 1966 — roughly six decades ago, depending on which day you count from. They are not a tribute band. They are the band, with original member Adolfo “Fito” de la Parra still anchoring the kit as drummer, bandleader, and unofficial historian of the project. Per the band’s official bio published on the venue’s event page, the current touring lineup is:
- Fito de la Parra — drums, bandleader (in his 58th year with the group)
- Dale Spalding — vocals, harmonica, guitar (18-year tenure as of 2026; coming out of New Orleans, with a deep blues résumé)
- Rick Reed — bass (joined four years ago after stints with Paul Butterfield, John Mayall, and the Chicago Blues Reunion)
- Jimmy Vivino — lead guitar and vocals (best known for his 28-year run as guitarist, arranger, and music director for Late Night with Conan O’Brien; before that, a 20-year career playing with Al Kooper, Charlie Musselwhite, Michael McDonald, and many others)
The catalog they are pulling from is genuinely iconic. Per the band’s official biography, their three signature worldwide hits are “On The Road Again,” “Going Up The Country,” and “Let’s Work Together.” They played the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. They headlined the original Woodstock in 1969 — Canned Heat’s set notes from setlist.fm and the Woodstock archives confirm they took the stage Saturday, August 16, 1969 around 7:30 PM at sunset, ripping through “Going Up the Country” and closing with “On the Road Again” as the encore.
What makes this stop interesting beyond the catalog: in 2024, Canned Heat released “Finyl Vinyl,” their first studio album in fifteen years. The venue’s listing notes the record put the band back on charts around the world and got named to multiple Top 10 Blues Albums of the Year lists. So when they hit the stage at Everett, they are not just running through the hits. There is a reason to bring fresh ears.
Who Is Big Brother and the Holding Company in 2026?
Big Brother and the Holding Company is the band that, more than any other, you associate with Janis Joplin’s voice cutting through the late 1960s. They wrote and recorded “Piece of My Heart,” “Summertime” (the Gershwin standard, reimagined as a haunted blues), “Ball and Chain,” and “Bye Bye Baby” — songs that defined a moment. They were Janis’s band. They played Monterey Pop. They played Woodstock. They were the hinge between San Francisco psychedelia and stadium rock.
The band has continued touring since reforming in 1987. Per their official bbhc.com bio and the venue’s event listing, the current lineup centers on two original members: drummer/songwriter David Getz and bassist/songwriter Peter Albin — both of whom were on the records, both of whom were on the Monterey and Woodstock stages. They are joined on this run by Darby Gould on lead vocals (formerly of Jefferson Starship; she handles the Janis catalog, including “Piece of My Heart,” “Summertime,” “Down On Me,” “Ball and Chain,” “Me and Bobby McGee,” and “Mercedes Benz”) and Tom Finch on guitar.
The venue’s listing for May 29 calls them “the original architects” of the songs and notes that the band continues to introduce new material alongside the catalog. That is the right framing. This is not a tribute act. This is the band — with the original rhythm section — performing songs they wrote.
About the Venue: A 1901 Opera House Hosting Woodstock-Era Legends
The Historic Everett Theatre opened on November 4, 1901 as the Everett Opera House. Per the venue’s history page and Cinema Treasures, it was originally designed to seat 1,200 — about a sixth of Everett’s entire population at the time. The building faces 70 feet along Colby Avenue near the intersection with Hewitt and fills a trapezoidal lot 119 feet deep. In its first decades it hosted Lillian Russell, Al Jolson, Eddie Foy and the Seven Little Foys, and George M. Cohan. A 1923 fire gutted the interior. The theatre was rebuilt and reopened in 1924 as the New Everett Theatre.
Today the venue’s working capacity is approximately 800. It is one of the longest-continuously-operating performing arts venues in Washington State, and its 125-year heritage is exactly the kind of room a Canned Heat set was made for: hardwood floors, a real stage, a real audience, no festival mud.
Address: 2911 Colby Ave, Everett, WA 98201. Two blocks off Hewitt Avenue. Walking distance to most of downtown.
Should You Go? Yes. Here Is the Honest Take.
This is a curated recommendation, not a press release. There are three reasons this show is worth clearing your Friday for:
1. The age math is real. Fito de la Parra is in his 58th year with Canned Heat. David Getz and Peter Albin have been playing these songs since they wrote them. Co-headlining tours of bands of this vintage do not come through Everett every year. Most folks who want to see a Woodstock-era band live at this point are buying a Las Vegas residency ticket and a flight. This is a $65 ticket eight blocks from the Funko HQ.
2. The venue is the right size. The Historic Everett Theatre’s ~800-seat configuration means you will actually hear the band, see the band, and feel the room. Canned Heat at a stadium amphitheater is a different experience than Canned Heat in an 1,200-original-seat opera house. Pick the room.
3. The pricing is not a gimmick. General Admission at $65 with a Senior/Military rate of $60 and a Family Pack rate of $55 (when buying 3+) is fair-market for a co-headlining heritage-act bill. Ticketmaster resale on this kind of pairing tends to land north of $100. Buy direct from the venue and you are getting the real number.
The room is going to lean older — many of the people in attendance are going to have first-hand memories of these songs on the radio in 1969. Bring earplugs anyway. Canned Heat’s current live mix is loud the way it is supposed to be loud.
The “Dress Up in Your 60’s Hippie Gear” Thing
The venue’s official event listing — including their meta description — leads with the line “DRESS UP IN YOUR FAVORITE 60’S HIPPIE GEAR.” This is not optional flair on the marketing; it is the actual ask. Everett does not get a lot of theme nights at this scale. If you have a fringed vest in the closet, this is its night.
If you don’t, downtown Everett’s vintage shops on Hewitt have you covered. Bell-bottoms, a tie-dye, a headband, you are good to go.
How to Buy Tickets
Tickets are sold through the official venue ticketing site at events.theatreconcertconsulting.com under the Canned Heat with Big Brother and the Holding Company event listing. The three available ticket types as of publication:
- General Admission — $65
- General Admission Senior/Military — $60
- Family Pack (3+ tickets) — $55 per ticket
A small ticketing fee is added at checkout, per the venue’s standard. Do not buy resale; buy direct from the venue’s Tickible-powered store.
The Bigger Picture: The Historic Everett Theatre’s Spring 2026 Calendar
The Canned Heat / Big Brother bill is the headliner of a May calendar that has been quietly stacking up. The same week, the Historic Everett Theatre is also presenting:
- May 1 — Red Karma (Taylor Swift Tribute)
- May 8 — Richard Marx (After Hours Tour, Friday, the show we already covered separately)
- May 9 — Corduroy: The Pearl Jam Experience
- May 16 — Dana Gould (stand-up comedy, presented by Everett Comedy Night)
For a 1901 opera house running 800-seat shows, that is a serious month. Canned Heat closes it out the night before Memorial Day weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a tribute band or the original Canned Heat?
This is the original Canned Heat. Drummer and bandleader Adolfo “Fito” de la Parra has been with the band since 1968 and is in his 58th year as of 2026. The current lineup also includes Dale Spalding (vocals/harmonica/guitar), Rick Reed (bass), and Jimmy Vivino (lead guitar — formerly the music director for Late Night with Conan O’Brien). Per the band’s official bio published on the venue’s listing, this is the touring lineup.
Is this a tribute band or the original Big Brother and the Holding Company?
This is the original Big Brother and the Holding Company, with original members David Getz on drums and Peter Albin on bass — both of whom played on the Janis Joplin–era records, the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, and the 1969 Woodstock Festival. Lead vocals on this tour are handled by Darby Gould (formerly of Jefferson Starship), who covers the Janis catalog. Tom Finch is on guitar.
What time does the show start?
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Show starts at 7:00 PM. The venue’s posted end time is approximately 10:30 PM.
Where is the Historic Everett Theatre?
2911 Colby Avenue, Everett, WA 98201. Two blocks west of Hewitt Avenue, in the heart of downtown Everett.
How much are tickets?
General Admission is $65. Senior/Military is $60. Family Pack (when buying 3 or more tickets in one order) is $55 per ticket. A small ticketing fee is added at checkout.
Is there assigned seating?
The venue’s listing offers General Admission tickets for this event, meaning seating is first-come, first-served within the 800-capacity room. Arriving close to doors at 6:00 PM is recommended for sight lines.
What should I wear?
The venue’s official event listing requests that attendees “dress up in your favorite 60’s hippie gear.” This is encouraged but not enforced. Tie-dye, fringe, bell-bottoms, headbands, and 1960s-era denim all welcome.
Will Canned Heat play “On The Road Again” and “Going Up The Country”?
The band’s current set list pulls from their full catalog of three worldwide hits — “On The Road Again,” “Going Up The Country,” and “Let’s Work Together” — alongside material from their 2024 album Finyl Vinyl, which was their first studio release in fifteen years and earned multiple Top 10 Blues Albums of the Year placements. Specific setlist for the Everett date has not been published in advance.
Will Big Brother and the Holding Company play the Janis Joplin–era songs?
Yes. Per the band’s official bio, lead vocalist Darby Gould performs the Janis catalog including “Piece of My Heart,” “Summertime,” “Ball and Chain,” “Down On Me,” “Me and Bobby McGee,” and “Mercedes Benz.” The venue’s listing specifically names “Piece of My Heart,” “Summertime,” “Ball and Chain,” and “Bye Bye Baby” as part of the show.
Is the Historic Everett Theatre accessible?
The Historic Everett Theatre is a 1901-built opera house with 1924 reconstruction. For specific accessibility questions including ADA seating and accessible entrances, contact the venue directly via the box office number listed on theeveretttheatre.org.
Are food and drinks available at the venue?
Concession options at the Historic Everett Theatre vary by event. Check the venue’s FAQ at theatreconcertconsulting.com/frequently-asked-questions for current concession details.
Bottom Line
Two of the bands that defined the late-1960s American rock canon — both with original members on stage, both with current studio material to back the catalog — are co-headlining one night at a 1901 opera house in downtown Everett for $65 a ticket on Friday, May 29. This is the kind of show Everett used to drive to Seattle to see. On May 29, Seattle is going to be driving here.
Get the tickets. Wear the fringe. Show up at 6.
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