Sound on the Sound
Catch some free local music this weekend at the Ballard Seafood Fest and then hop over to the West Seattle Summer Fest. Both are approaching their third decade in providing good music with a beautiful Seattle backdrop. Come on out and enjoy the dozens of bands, artists and local vendors!
The Junction
The West Seattle Summer Fest has booked some great musical acts in recent years. Two years ago, local rock stalwarts Mudhoney took the stage, while last year’s headliner Hells Belles attracted a record number of attendees to the annual summer event. This year, the West Seattle Summer Fest announced that legendary punk band The Fastbacks will reunite for the 29th annual festival. It will mark the first time in 10 years that members Kurt Bloch, Lulu Gargiulo, Kim Warnick and Mike Musburger have shared a stage. Warnick, bassist and lead vocalist of The Fastbacks, recently told The Junction, “I still cherish those songs so much…so much so that I am willing to re-learn them all. School starts now! I think it goes without saying that we are all really excited about this show. Sounds ultra fun and punk. Otherwise, what’s the point? Nada.” Musburger, one several drummers that has played with the band over they years, also chimed in and said, “I never thought I’d get the chance to play these songs again with Kurt, Lulu, AND Kim. They have about 15 other drummers they could’ve asked to be part of this reunion. It will be an absolute joy and honor to be on stage with The Fastbacks at the West Seattle Summer Fest.” The free and family-friendly festival takes place July 8-10, with more musical guests to be announced along the way.
Reverb
Finally! It’s hot! And Seattle is offering residents more than enough opportunities to seize the sunny city with a little musical accompaniment. Three free festivals are coming your way this weekend, folks, so take advantage. Firstly, the Ballard Seafoodfest reminds inhabitants of the bygone days when the area was a salty Scandinavian fishing community. The Saturday and Sunday fest promises musical acts including The Maldives and plenty of fish to go around. On Friday and Saturday, head over to West Seattle for the West Seattle Summer Fest. Acts here include Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter, the Dusty 45s, Mark Pickerel, Whalebones and Satchel. And if you’d rather get up on stage and show off your singin’ skills, check out the International District Summer Fest this Saturday and Sunday for Karaoke Idol! Complete with prizes and tasty international cuisine, the event is sure to please. For more information about the festivals, click on the link.
West Seattle Blog
West Seattle Summer Fest is a free 3-day annual street festival produced by West Seattle Junction Association. West Seattle Summer Fest is host to dozens of bands, hundreds of merchants and artists, and over 30,000 attendees. West Seattle Summer Fest encompasses most of the West Seattle Junction and the heart of the fair lies in the intersection of California Ave. SW & SW Alaska. They have announced their partial lineup and it features a slew of local talent including Hell’s Belles, Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter, Caspar Babypants, Kristen Ward, and The School of Rock All-Stars. For a full lineup and for more information follow the link.
West Seattle Blog
Less than two months now till West Seattle Summer Fest, the street festival in The Junction. We’ve already reported on the big-name headliner for Night 1, Mudhoney – but now, the rest of the music slate is “nearly complete,” and booker Jason Fitzgerald — who enthuses, “This is by far the best lineup yet!” — is sharing the news on who will be playing during the festival’s three-day run July 10-12, including Mudhoney, Mark Pickerel & His Praying Hands, The Magic Mirrors, The Dimes, McTuff , 70 Proof, Thee Sgt Major III and many more! Check out the whole list on the website.
