Summer in the Pacific Northwest: a time when the rains finally subside, the gray skies are dispersed by fresh sunshine, and the mass string of seasonally produced suicides slow down — at least for the time being. What could be a better time or place for the yearly What the Heck Fest, scheduled this year at various venues all over the bustling little coastal town of Anacortes, WA from July 15-17. So you’re saying to yourself, “why the heck would I go to the far end of the country to some podunk town like Anacortes, WA for an event called What the Heck Fest?” Well, I’ll tell you, kind sir or ma’am. Because not only are local notables and K Records vets such as Mount Eerie, D+, and Arrington de Dionyso’s Malaikat dan Singa performing, but the fest has also attracted quite a Northwest A-list, if you will.
Some other bands worthy of mention include Earth (!) from Seattle, Broken Water from Olympia, and Thrones from, well… somewhere around there. Also being featured over the weekend will be an exhibit hall of publishers, as well as Anacortes’ very own “Shipwreck Day” — a junk sale taking place in downtown Anacortes on Saturday. You can go ahead and snag a weekend pass including a free meal for the modest price of $65 right here with the option of receiving your meal Friday or Saturday evening. Choose wisely, for you know not what your dietary future may hold.
Initial lineup:
Wyrd Visions / Ben & Bruno / Earth / Angelo Spencer et les Hauts Sommets / For The Birds / LAKE / Arrington de Dionyso’s Malaikat dan Singa / Takhoma / Laura Leif / Bitpart / Broken Water / Sam Lohmann / The Drink Up Honey / D+ / Lovers Without Boarders / Mount Eerie / Ô Paon / Mecca Normal / Thrones / Brave Irene / The Zaps
• What the Heck: http://whattheheckfest.com
