Hello, from Pampa

Pampa started in 2013 when Moon Baillie and Steve Lykken met working at the legendary Trading Musician. Soon after Kerrick Olson joined the fold. Since then the band has been an experience that is Pampa; from the Pacific Northwest, fronted by an Argentine songwriter, with minimal, yet poignant arrangements, and crafted harmonies. There are songs in English, and songs in Spanish. All wrapped up in familiar influences like, Wilco, Moondoggies, Eduardo Mateo, Gal Costa, U-Men, Luis Alberto Spinetta, and most bands on Den Tapes.

Over the years Pampa has played stages and festivals across Seattle, earning a veteran status cemented by their two (soon to be three) releases “In the Flatlands” and “La Contumancia” both recorded with Johnny Goss (La Luz, Lonesome Shack) where they explore the duality of moody Pacific Northwest angst , and those deep South American roots that Moon Baillie redefines as a local in Ballard, Seattle.

During the damper that was the pandemic, Pampa wrote a third record to be released early 2026. Recorded with Barrett Jones (Foo Fighters, R.E.M., PJ Harvey) at Laundry Room Studio, with guests musicians like Lori Goldston(Nirvana), Rachel Ewen, mastered by Ed Brooks(Pearl Jam), and Art by Ben Todd (Lonesome Shack) this new record will continue the blend of sounds like Gang of Four, and Neil Young, with Os Mutantes, or Uruguayan Tablados, always grounding on Alt. Indie, and Psych Country rock.

all photos by John Totten

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