From My Bellingham Now article by Sam Kristofferson June 4, 2025 10:00 am
If you take a walk through downtown Bellingham on the first Friday of the month, you may hear the sound of live music echoing down the bustling streets as the sun begins to set.
These musicians are curated and booked by one man: Pace Rubadeau, a trumpet player and cornerstone of the Bellingham music scene.
Since moving to Bellingham 10 years ago, Rubadeau has made a unique impact on not just the music community but on the lives of thousands of Bellingham residents.
Rubadeau spent his early years growing up in the Midwest before joining the United States Army Band. He lived in Germany while in the Army and moved back to the states to pursue a career in music.
Music has taken Rubadeau all across the world, where he has performed for thousands of people at all sorts of events.
“I’ve been fortunate enough to play in all 50 states and in four continents,” Rubadeau said.