From Tunes to Tuna, the Musician Behind the Oak Harbor Music Festival

Hello, hello, my fabulous Whidbey adventurers. Today, buckle up, because I’ve got an absolute force of nature on the mic. I’m talking about Larry Mason—a man who, frankly, makes the rest of us look like we’re standing still. 

 

Larry is the man who makes sure the music behind the Oak Harbor Music Festival actually happen. You know that 15+ year event, where thousands of people come to hear musical artists, dance, sing, and revel in the heart of downtown Oak Harbor? Yeah, that doesn't just magically appear—Larry is the wizard behind the curtain making the music all work. 

 

But wait, there's more! He just retired from being a project manager for Cascade Custom Homes and Design, building gorgeous custom homes right here on Whidbey Island. Because sure, why not throw a little dream-home-building into the mix? 

 

And if that wasn’t enough to make you question your life choices, he’s also the owner and operator of Island Trollers, selling custom canned Troll Caught Albacore since 1969. That’s right—he’s out here feeding the people and entertaining them too. 

 

Oh, and as I mention in the title, he’s also a musician. Because of course he is. 

 

Today, we’re diving into how Larry juggles it all, why he’s so committed to keeping Whidbey Islands music and community spirit alive, run a business, can tuna, organize the musicians of a major festival, and still play the drums without collapsing. Spoiler alert: It’s pretty inspiring.  So let’s get into it!"

 

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