Avery Adams

In this edition of Islander Interview, Avery Adams discusses: Being born on a ferry and growing up on San Juan Island in a rustic setting within a creative household Going to school in Olympia, working in Seattle, and eventually finding his way back to the islands Picking up home recording during the pandemic and recording island acts such as @ chubasco, The Swells, and more Past and current music projects such as Real Freaque, Rare Bird Committee, and more Being the caretaker of an expansive trove of unreleased San Juan Islands music thanks to his dad The current exciting state of music across the islands The intersection between music and food at the restaurant he co-founded and serves as executive chef: Orcas Island’s Matia Kitchen Recorded in 2025.