The Vault
2nd & Union
Seattle, Washington

The Vault was owned by Ronnie Pierce.  As of this writing, he was still around and good health.

We are in the process of compiling a list of the bands that performed at The Vault throughout its grand history.  If you know of  or had a band that played here, have a flyer or advertisement for gigs there, or remember seeing a particular band perform at this establishment, please let us know and we will add their name to the list of bands that performed here.  Send any information to our Webmaster.

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"I first discovered the Vault while looking for work for our band.  We auditioned there in 1965 and landed a gig in 1966.  The name of our Group was the Worldly Goods. The Vault's main Band was "The Floaters" consisting of Ron Pierce and friends. The Vault was originally a Bank in the 20's and later a speak easy during prohibition. It became another bank, then a newspaper, then a couple taverns. It laid dormant for many years until Ron found it in I think 1963-64, maybe earlier."
Dennis Maloy, March 2002

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I remember playing requests for 'Gloria' too many times with "The West Coast Natural Gas'. I think the place was down a flight of stairs, dark & funky.
Dave Burke, Bass-West Coast Natural Gas, February 2004

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I first wondered "or was it stumbled" into the vault around 1970 and into a magical world Ill never forget.  The education was about to begin and the people there were truly unforgetable.  To make a long story short, I'd give anything to relive that time and the people I loved so much.

Dan Burdick, February 2008

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Ronnie Pierce in 1971

Image courtesy of Denny Maloy

The Floaters in about 1967

The Wanderers at the Vault - About 1966

Terry Tobin	Ron Pierce, Vault owner, and Richard Thorelekson
David Bronson	Denny Maloy about '73 or '74