Summer days in Seattle are magical. The days are (usually) warm without being too hot and so long you can fit in relaxing in the rays, getting your artsy fix, and rocking out before the sun goes down.

This Saturday, July 16th, I’ve a packed itinerary to accomplish all this. As you already know, I’m heading to White Center for the opening night of inspirational posters, graphic collages, and beards (likely with stop by SolarFest in Shoreline earlier in the day).

Once I’ve filled my arms with artwork, I’ll head to the Comet to see one of my favorite Seattle singer-songwriters, Your Favorite Book.  Doors are at 4pm and the music starts at 4:30pm with two Unsmashable Records bands, each with a foot firmly in  the PNW Americana scene: South Sound Bureau Chiefs opening and Glad Girls taking the middle slot.

Topping off the early evening is my beloved Your Favorite Book, set to take the stage with a bass player (at least on some of the songs) this time around.  I’ve been hooked on YFB’s “candid Weakerthans melodies, John Linnell-esque nasal vocals, and early Mountain Goats lo-fi acoustic guitar” since I found the 2007 release, Scotch Hog (have a listen) and seeing him/them live is always a treat.

Entry is only $5, less than the cost of a happy hour drink! Cheers all around!