Preview: Capitol Hill Block Party – Day 3, Sun. 7/24

Day three of Capitol Hill Block Party adds the Red Bull Sound Select Stage (at Neumos) to the mix. Red Bull Sound Select presents shows worldwide with local curators; Seattle’s curators include Sub Pop and Good to Die Records. We love that here at Back Beat Seattle. And, I think I say this about every […]

Preview: Capitol Hill Block Party – Day 1, Fri. 7/22

Capitol Hill Block Party starts its annual takeover of Capitol Hill on Friday, July 22nd. Before I get into day one’s highlights, I need to point out that STRKFR will do a DJ set at Neumos on Thursday evening to kick off the festivities. The following days, five stages will have numerous acts, displaying many […]

News: Capitol Hill Block Party Announces Initial 2016 Lineup

Capitol Hill Block Party Announces Initial 2016 Lineup on Back Beat Seattle via Marz Time

Photos: Capitol Hill Block Party – Day 3 w/the Julie Ruin, Wet, So Pitted & More

Capitol Hill Block Party‘s final day showed off a lineup including the Julie Ruin, So Pitted and Wet. The Julie Ruin, featuring Le Tigre and Bikini Kills’ Kathleen Hanna and Bikini Kills’ Kathi Wilcox, was one of the festival’s true draws. Also appearing were Lost Lander, Lower Dens and I Will Keep Your Ghost. Hot […]

Photos: Capitol Hill Block Party – Day 1 w/Girlpool, Smokey Brights, Moon Dial & More

Our second part of Capitol Hill Block Party, Day One includes photos of Girlpool, Smokey Brights, Moon Dial, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, One Above Below None and Breaks & Swells. Talk about a variety of artists, and so many coming out of the Pacific Northwest! And yes, a fan brought a Beaker Muppets toy to CHBP. […]