Before the pandemic, if you went to see live indoor music in White Center, thereâs a good chance a roller skater would whip between you and the band mid-set. Maybe that band was Sandrider, a thundering Seattle stoner rock outfit. Maybe it was an Abba cover group.
After buying Southgate Roller Rink in 2011, Josh and Erin Rhoads slowly added live music (instead of the pop hits that usually dominate rink soundtracks). By 2019, Southgate functioned as White Centerâs de facto indoor music venue, with concerts in the middle of the rink every Friday night, smaller shows in the back bar, and events like Pride Skate every so often. And those gatherings should return once itâs safe to do so, Josh says.Â