The Portage Fill Big Band has been delighting audiences since 1973 and can frequently be seen as part of the Strawberry Festival musical lineup. The band plays classics from the Big Band and beyond. From Count Basie to Vince Guaraldi , you can expect to hear your favorite tunes. The Fill specializes in danceable tunes!  Known as Vashon Island's original "garage band", the Portage Fill is guaranteed to get a crowd up and dancing!

Personnel (photos)

Saxes-- Greg McElroy, Charlie Kipp, Van Crozier, Joe Touhey, Karen Eliasen

Trumpets-- Richard Person, Dennis Williams, Dylan Basurto, Lou Engels, Stu Tribble, Mark Lanstad

Trombones-- Jim Plihal , Dave Hackett, Tony Willing, Scott Norberg, 

Rhythm-- Todd Zimberg, Leonard Su, Jim Burke, John Stanton

Vocalists-- Maggie Laird and Lou Mangione