Mark from Seattle Sound magazine just posted this link in another blog comment on TIG, and the info was too good to stay so buried. What's the info, you ask? Why, it's Seattle Sound giving some GREAT scoop about the Sub Pop 20th Anniversary Festival!
Here's what Mark had to say. Emphasis mine:
According to a reputable source very close to the festival, who was plied with booze until he gave up the goose, plans for Sub Pop’s 20th Anniversary Festival are in full swing. The dates are set, the location has been chosen and bands are being booked. We’ll tell you all we know soon. First, though, it’s important to note that the festival is just one (large) step in Sub Pop’s celebratory waltz.
Hundreds of freeloading music fans and industry folk packed Hattie’s Hat on Tuesday night to kick-off the record label’s year-long celebration with free drinks, shop-talk, chocolate eclaires and a possible Gary Busse citing (word has it that photos were taken… we’re still waiting). VH1 honored Sub Pop the day before (on the label’s actual 20th Anniversay) by posting 20 years worth of Sub Pop music videos. On the label’s side, there is word that the much-loved Singles Club will make a return appearance. And then there of course will be more of the high quality releases the label has been giving the world for 15 (nonconsecutive) years.
But the festival will be the manifestation of the celebration. And here, in bullet points, are the details we squeezed from our source (their accuracy is questionable, as there were free drinks):
- The festival will officially take place July 12 & 13 at the 640-acre Marymoor Park in Redmond, with performances going both day and night
- Bands performing will cover the history of the label’s roster, include two reunion performances. One will be the much-ballyhooed return of Green River. The second, according to this recent news story from the Denver Post will be the Fluid, Sub Pop’s first non-local signing from way back in 1985.
- There will likely be a Sub Pop comedy night at a yet-to-be-named venue separate from the music festivities.
- There could possibly also be some shows at clubs around Seattle leading up to the festivities, though details on this were very vague.
Stay tuned for corrections, clarification and additional information as it becomes available.
This is all VERY exciting. Here's hoping it's all true!
1 randy said on April 4, 2008
That IS very exciting, if true! Marymoor Park will be perfect for something like this, and a lot nicer place to spend a couple of sunny July days than Seattle Center, Capitol Hill, the Gorge, White River, or dog forbid, Key.
2 randy said on April 4, 2008
This is going to be so sweet; I can hardly wait.
3 lcm said on April 5, 2008
All hope placed in Codeine reuniting for this. Make it happen, Sub Pop!
4 Dicky Moe said on April 5, 2008
I'd love to see a Best Kissers In The World reunion, but from what I hear that's about as likely as me having a three way with Natalie Portman and Liv Tyler. Plus almost every time I mention that I liked that band to anyone I get the gas face. Surely I can't be the only one in town that liked them, can I?
5 ChrisB said on April 5, 2008
I know what Sub Pop band *I* hope reunites for this:
6 Gerald Collier said on May 1, 2008
Dearest Micky Doe,
You very well might have been the only one who liked us! Others mearly seemed to put up with us. As flattering as all of that is, the chances are indeed slim but I'm sure all would be into it as all of us are out of jail, rehab, money and have what I'm assuming an apreciable amount of time on our collective hands. Gods knows there were plenty of members of the band. I would assume that out of the sixteen or so, I'd think four could make it. My personal preference would be the last line-up. My suggestion to you is that you yourself "make it happen". Start spreading the word....who knows, there might be twenty bucks in it for ya!
Oh yeah, I guess we would have to be invited. Or just crash the fucker 'ol school style. Maybe we'll play out side in the parking lot....ya know, history repeats and all.
All the best to you and yours. And thank you for being there.
Gerald Collier (singer)
7 Gerald Collier said on May 1, 2008
Dearest Micky Doe,
You very well might have been the only one who liked us! Others mearly seemed to put up with us. As flattering as all of that is, the chances are indeed slim but I'm sure all would be into it as all of us are out of jail, rehab, money and have what I'm assuming an apreciable amount of time on our collective hands. Gods knows there were plenty of members of the band. I would assume that out of the sixteen or so, I'd think four could make it. My personal preference would be the last line-up. My suggestion to you is that you yourself "make it happen". Start spreading the word....who knows, there might be twenty bucks in it for ya!
Oh yeah, I guess we would have to be invited. Or just crash the fucker 'ol school style. Maybe we'll play out side in the parking lot....ya know, history repeats and all.
All the best to you and yours. And thank you for being there.
Gerald Collier (singer)
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