In Memoriam 2025
In 2025, we lost artists whose work left a deep impression in the mindset and soul of us here at Sandbar Sounds. oday, we pay tribute to Sly Stone, Brian Wilson and David Lynch.
December 29, 2025
WHERE RIVER AND OCEAN MEET FOR FUN
How did we get here?
We believe that vintage recorded music pairs nicely with everything that Astoria, Oregon has to offer: the scenic splendor of the Columbia River and Pacific Ocean, off-the-chart local beer and spirits, popular movie locations and tall tales of shipwrecks with a goodly mix of the town’s long, sordid and haunted history.
Astoria is a legendary place, and it’s a place where you can find legendary music to bring home. Whether you live in or near town or come to Astoria on a visit, we invite you to enjoy Sandbar Sounds where we will help you discover older music that never sounded better. Our vibe is 1960s Cosmic Pop, 1970s Power Pop and Proto Punk and 1980s New Wave and College Radio-slash-Alternative.
Come find us at 211 12th Street in downtown Astoria near the Liberty Theater. We are open 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and noon – 5 p.m. on Sundays. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
STREAMBOAT WILLIES
Your next favorite songs. Not available on streaming services.
OUTLANDISH D’AMOUR
Gonzo interpretations of song lyrics and meanings that are often quite awesome.
VINYLVILLE, USA
Happy vignettes on songs and albums that sound better on vinyl.
Psychedelic Haunted Beach Party
Psychedelic Haunted Beach Party mixes summer surfing sounds with something slightly more sinister — heavy on creepside organ, twangy surf guitar and flam-bam, thank you ma’am Rockin’ McDrumming.
September 4, 2025
The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena) (1964)
She’s spunky, edgy and old . . . and a character rarely if ever appearing in a rock ‘n’ roll song.
August 28, 2025
Wondermints 2: Disappearing Act
When the band began working with Brian Wilson in earnest, it meant the end of their run putting out their own records. They were still around and not around. This is how Wondermints disappeared in plain sight.
August 13, 2025
Until the End of the World (1991)
How a number of bands and artists came together to envision their future sound for a movie soundtrack in the early 1990s. The result: A timeless album that became a classic.
August 7, 2025
Waterloo Sunset (1967)
Like chocolate, Waterloo Sunset has a calming effect. It’s the feeling of being in love, though with no one in particular. It’s a rare love song that’s about other people. Its sense of loss is impossible to separate from its lift.
July 31, 2025
. . . Leave the T.V. and the radio behind . . .
Joe Jackson
