Summer in the City

Capitol Hill Block Party 2015 Slideshow Recap

Singing, swinging, and escaping the rain: a chronological look back at last weekend's musical festivities.

By Seth Sommerfeld Photography by Amber Zbitnoff July 28, 2015

Getting down with Crater.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

Shabazz Palaces continued its pursuit of distant sonic horizons during its Friday evening main stage set.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

Even though it happened all weekend, it was hard not to gawk at the people swinging out the window of one of the buildings that flanked the main stage.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

Seattle ambient rock trio Slow Bird took flight inside Neumos.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

Jamie xx brought his turntables and disco ball to get a dance party started on Friday night.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

Built to Spill's Doug Martsch: the fountain from which the Northwest indie rock sound originates.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

Welcome to the church of TV on the Radio. Praise be to TV on the Radio.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

A view down Pike Street.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

Photography by Amber Zbitnoff

Caleb Nott of the New Zealand electropop duo Broods went with the bold black on black overalls look.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

The Physics always bring good vibes, so the group opening up Saturday's festivities was ideal.

Photo by Seth Sommerfeld

Psychedelic visions courtesy Unknown Mortal Orchestra.

Photo by Seth Sommerfeld

The members of Ivan and Alyosha questioned if they'd ever be cool enough to play Block Party, but the crowd that gathered to watch the band validated its place.

Photo by Seth Sommerfeld

With pro wrestler worthy facepaint and capes (not pictured), Meatbodies delivered flamboyantly rad rock to the Vera stage.

Photo by Seth Sommerfeld

Wye Oak works on multiple levels.

Photo by Seth Sommerfeld

Girlpool's Cleo Tucker takes a moment of musical contemplation during the group's emotionally warm set.

Photo by Seth Sommerfeld

The Kills, objectively, have too many drummers.

Photo by Seth Sommerfeld

Before the weather made things actually wet, Brooklyn trio Wet's soothing vibes delighted early birds on the last day of the festival.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

A view of Everett's I Will Keep Your Ghost from the Neumos balcony.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

Yes, it got rainy on Sunday afternoon, but plenty of folks came prepared.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

DIIV: Hair flips and guitar licks.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

Wet sock game on fleek.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

Flatbrush Zombies took the time to get up close and personal with the crowd.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

Riot grrrl legend Kathleen Hanna wailed at a rain drenched crowd during the Julie Ruin's set.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

It's like the members of Chastity Belt like each other or something. Gross.

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Summer Cannibals took no prisoners and made sure the legions heading into Neumos to avoid the Sunday rain remained thoroughly entertained.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

Ratatat closed out Block Party's main stage with a little late night dance music.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

Father John Misty in the throes of vocally making passionate love to the audience.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

The party at the front of the mainstage is always popping.

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Hollis sporting a summer style as she sings with the Flavr Blue.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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