Still basking in the glow of last weekend’s successful event, Lopez Uncovered Music Festival organizers are already planning for next year
If you listened closely enough, nestled between the Salish Sea, farmlands and evergreen forests, you could catch the sounds of folk music and other genres — all original, no covers — flowing from the Lopez Island Community Center this past weekend.
The fourth annual Lopez Uncovered Music Festival kicked off Friday, and continued into the late hours of Saturday.
The festival was made possible by the overwhelming support of Lopez Island families and friends from the mainland. In addition, local sponsors including Sunset Builders Supply, Vita’s, SAGE Building Solutions, Lopez Village Properties and Ascent Building Co. helped bring original work from local musicians to attendees.
Bands and artists found their way from Bellingham, Seattle, other San Juan Islands and everywhere in between. Friday Harbor punk rockers Mudbath headlined Friday, and Rocky Votolato and the Seattle rockers Suzzallo headlined Saturday.
The grounds of the community center were filled with local food, bee and art vendors, plus merchandise for the bands in attendance. A children’s area for making music, inspired art projects, face painting, henna tattoos and pin making. The lawn had plenty of room to sprawl out in the sun to enjoy the sounds coming from the two stages.
The festival operated on a suggested donation model, allowing guests to donate what they could with all profits going back to the artists.
Volunteers of all ages helped set up the space for the festival, support operations and provide assistance.
The festival ended with Savio Farrel’s psychedelic rock show indoors, where attendees could dance and enjoy a slower pace than some of the faster sets from earlier in the day.
Unable to attend this year? Mark your calendar for the first weekend of August next year, as the organizers are already working on what comes next.
In the meantime, enjoy more of Peyton Perdue’s photos from this year’s festival:
