The Music Roadtrip app is rolling into Spokane, Washington, a city that built its scene on grit and persistence. Seattle overshadowed it, but Spokane kept its own circuits alive — punk halls, metal nights, DIY rooms, and restored theaters that survived lean years. Today the downtown core reflects that mix: polished stages next to rooms that still feel loud and local. Here are five essential stops. 🎸 Knitting Factory Spokane (@knitspokane) started bringing major tours to Spokane in the late 2000s. Deftones, Ice Cube, Sleater-Kinney, and St. Vincent have all landed here, and the production team gives it one of the most reliable midsize calendars in the Northwest. 🎤 The District Bar leans into Spokane’s heavier DNA. Touring punk, metal, hardcore, and underground hip-hop fit right into a room shaped by decades of warehouse shows and VFW-hall bills. 🎶 The Bing Crosby Theater (@TheBing_Spokane) opened in 1915 and later took the name of the city’s most famous native son. Strong acoustics and a preserved interior make it a natural home for jazz, acoustic tours, and full-band sets that benefit from an old-world theater design. 💿 4,000 Holes Record Store has been a collector anchor since the early ’80s. Its Beatles-inspired name and deep racks made it a meeting point for the musicians who shaped Spokane’s indie and punk scenes through the ’90s. 🍺 The Big Dipper has hosted shows since the late ’70s and remains one of the city’s busiest grassroots rooms. Rock, punk, metal, and all-ages bills keep it tied directly to Spokane’s identity. 🧭 Visit Spokane (@visitspokane) keeps travelers updated on shows, festivals, and events around the Lilac City. 🚐 We’re Music Roadtrip, a travel app for music fans. Follow us to discover legendary venues, record stores, and music landmarks across the country. Our app launches this January. Learn more at musicroadtrip.com.