Photo Credit: Erez Avissar
Capitol Hill Block Party
This showcase of the best Northwest and national independent bands takes place all over Seattle’s Capitol Hill Neighborhood. Last year, weekend wristbands were a shockingly low $60. 2010 featured MGMT, Yeasayer, Holy Fuck, Blonde Redhead, !!!, and Blitzen Trapper.
July 22-24, 2011
North Coast Music Festival
With a successful inaugural year under their belt, the North Coast Music Festival returns this Labor Day Weekend to Chicago. Last year’s lineup included The Chemical Brothers, Moby, Pretty Lights, and The Disco Biscuits.
September 2-4, 2011
DeLuna Fest
Also celebrating their second year, DeLuna Fest promises 2011 to be revolutionary. Plans include adding full service hotels into the Pensacola beachfront footprint and doubling the number of stages.
October 13-16, 2011
Moogfest
Big Boi, Girl Talk, and Panda Bear performed last year at Moogfest in Asheville, a festival that celebrates the spirit and expansive vision of Bob Moog — the man who invented the first Moog synthesizer.
October 28-30, 2011