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.


"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

Some of the bands that played at The Vault:

Beau Extroidinaire
Black Ivory
Buffalo Clancy
The Floaters
The Fourth Day
The Worldly Goods

More Vault Photos

Dave & Denny at the Vault Bar


Terry Tobin


Ron Pierce, Vault owner, and Richard Thorelekson


David Bronson


Denny Maloy about '73 or '74


Daemon Bernstein and Harry Pierce Christmas 1971



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Updated June 2004
Credits: Gary Syers, Dennis Maloy, Steve Berman, Steve Sites, Jim Adams, Daemon Bernstein