Wednesday, July 16, 2025

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Kalama Summer Music

Chad Wilson

Kalama Harbor Lodge - Westin Amphitheater

6-9PM

Free

All ages welcome

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About Kalama Summer Music

There's nothing better than a Northwest summer evening full of music under the stars. Catch our free shows in the Westin Amphitheater every Wednesday & Thursday on the banks of the Columbia River.

Bring chairs and blankets for seating on the lawn. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!

*Please note: Food, beer, cider, wine and spirits will be available for purchase in the Westin Amphitheater this year! Alcohol from outside the amphitheater is strictly prohibited.*

About Chad Wilson

Chad Wilson

Chad Wilson is a professional musician and entertainer based out of Kalama, WA. Chad has been in the entertainment business for nearly four decades. In 1989 Chad got his music start playing local clubs and festivals around the Pacific Northwest and playing with major record label recording artists such as Joni Harms and Nicolette Larson (and others). In 1994 Chad left the NW local music scene to pursue a professional career as a touring musician in Nashville, TN. During his experience in Nashville he toured with his own band Southern Xposure signed at the time with Giant Records along with performing shows with national charting acts such as Confederate Railroad and Tammy Wynette. While in Nashville Chad worked on many studio projects for up and coming touring artists. 

Chad returned home to the pacific Northwest to pursue his own business goals in land development and construction in 2001. 

Chad has remained involved in the music business since his early touring days and has played house gigs at several nationally known venues in Las Vegas (Gilleys's Saloon) and in San Diego (Moonshine Flats). 

Chad currently plays locally doing acoustic shows as a solo artist and with his daughter and musical friends on occasion. You can find him on social media at C.E. Wilson Music and playing at many of the areas finest venues supporting live music. Chad acoustically performs many classic country and rock hits from The 60's 70's 80's and 90's along with many timeless hits everyone is sure to recognize. Chad appreciates the opportunity to do what he loves and it shows at every performance. Music is his universal language and he focuses on making a fun and special connection between the music, himself and the audience.