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Capitol Hill Block Party 2015 Slideshow Recap

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

Seth Sommerfeld
Author: Seth Sommerfeld
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Hollis sporting a summer style as she sings with the Flavr Blue.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
Hollis sporting a summer style as she sings with the Flavr Blue.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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Getting down with Crater.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
Getting down with Crater.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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Getting down with Crater.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
Getting down with Crater.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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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
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

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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
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

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

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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Seattle ambient rock trio Slow Bird took flight inside Neumos.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
Seattle ambient rock trio Slow Bird took flight inside Neumos.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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

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

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Seattle ambient rock trio Slow Bird took flight inside Neumos.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
Seattle ambient rock trio Slow Bird took flight inside Neumos.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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Built to Spill's Doug Martsch: the fountain from which the Northwest indie rock sound originates.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
Built to Spill’s Doug Martsch: the fountain from which the Northwest indie rock sound originates.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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

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Welcome to the church of TV on the Radio. Praise be to TV on the Radio.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
Welcome to the church of TV on the Radio. Praise be to TV on the Radio.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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A view down Pike Street.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
A view down Pike Street.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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Built to Spill's Doug Martsch: the fountain from which the Northwest indie rock sound originates.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
Built to Spill’s Doug Martsch: the fountain from which the Northwest indie rock sound originates.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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

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Welcome to the church of TV on the Radio. Praise be to TV on the Radio.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
Welcome to the church of TV on the Radio. Praise be to TV on the Radio.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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The Physics always bring good vibes, so the group opening up Saturday's festivities was ideal.Photo by Seth Sommerfeld
The Physics always bring good vibes, so the group opening up Saturday’s festivities was ideal.

Photo by Seth Sommerfeld

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A view down Pike Street.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
A view down Pike Street.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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Psychedelic visions courtesy Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Photo by Seth Sommerfeld
Psychedelic visions courtesy Unknown Mortal Orchestra.

Photo by Seth Sommerfeld

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The Physics always bring good vibes, so the group opening up Saturday's festivities was ideal.Photo by Seth Sommerfeld
The Physics always bring good vibes, so the group opening up Saturday’s festivities was ideal.

Photo by Seth Sommerfeld

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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
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

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Psychedelic visions courtesy Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Photo by Seth Sommerfeld
Psychedelic visions courtesy Unknown Mortal Orchestra.

Photo by Seth Sommerfeld

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

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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
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

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Wye Oak works on multiple levels.Photo by Seth Sommerfeld
Wye Oak works on multiple levels.

Photo by Seth Sommerfeld

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

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

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

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The Kills, objectively, have too many drummers.Photo by Seth Sommerfeld
The Kills, objectively, have too many drummers.

Photo by Seth Sommerfeld

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Wye Oak works on multiple levels.Photo by Seth Sommerfeld
Wye Oak works on multiple levels.

Photo by Seth Sommerfeld

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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
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

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The Kills, objectively, have too many drummers.Photo by Seth Sommerfeld
The Kills, objectively, have too many drummers.

Photo by Seth Sommerfeld

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A view of Everett's I Will Keep Your Ghost from the Neumos balcony.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
A view of Everett’s I Will Keep Your Ghost from the Neumos balcony.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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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
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

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Yes, it got rainy on Sunday afternoon, but plenty of folks came prepared.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
Yes, it got rainy on Sunday afternoon, but plenty of folks came prepared.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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DIIV: Hair flips and guitar licks.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
DIIV: Hair flips and guitar licks.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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DIIV: Hair flips and guitar licks.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
DIIV: Hair flips and guitar licks.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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A view of Everett's I Will Keep Your Ghost from the Neumos balcony.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
A view of Everett’s I Will Keep Your Ghost from the Neumos balcony.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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Wet sock game on fleek.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
Wet sock game on fleek.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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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
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

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Flatbrush Zombies took the time to get up close and personal with the crowd.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
Flatbrush Zombies took the time to get up close and personal with the crowd.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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Yes, it got rainy on Sunday afternoon, but plenty of folks came prepared.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
Yes, it got rainy on Sunday afternoon, but plenty of folks came prepared.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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

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

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It's like the members of Chastity Belt like each other or something. Gross.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
It’s like the members of Chastity Belt like each other or something. Gross.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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Wet sock game on fleek.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
Wet sock game on fleek.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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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
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

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Flatbrush Zombies took the time to get up close and personal with the crowd.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
Flatbrush Zombies took the time to get up close and personal with the crowd.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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Ratatat closed out Block Party's main stage with a little late night dance music.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
Ratatat closed out Block Party’s main stage with a little late night dance music.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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The party at the front of the mainstage is always popping.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
The party at the front of the mainstage is always popping.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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Father John Misty in the throes of vocally making passionate love to the audience.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
Father John Misty in the throes of vocally making passionate love to the audience.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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It's like the members of Chastity Belt like each other or something. Gross.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
It’s like the members of Chastity Belt like each other or something. Gross.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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The party at the front of the mainstage is always popping.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
The party at the front of the mainstage is always popping.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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Father John Misty in the throes of vocally making passionate love to the audience.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
Father John Misty in the throes of vocally making passionate love to the audience.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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Hollis sporting a summer style as she sings with the Flavr Blue.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
Hollis sporting a summer style as she sings with the Flavr Blue.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff

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Ratatat closed out Block Party's main stage with a little late night dance music.Photo by Amber Zbitnoff
Ratatat closed out Block Party’s main stage with a little late night dance music.

Photo by Amber Zbitnoff




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Seth Sommerfeld
Seth Sommerfeld
Assistant Editor (Arts) Seth Sommerfeld runs the arts department at Seattle Met, crafting the magazine's On the Town section, editing the Culture Fiend blog, and contributing to reader service features such as “The Ultimate Seahawks Guide” and the front-of-the-book department, Mudroom. Seth has written about music and culture for Rolling Stone, Spin, Pacific Northwest Inlander, Charleston Post and Courier, Syracuse Post-Standard, and Billings Gazette. He also extensively covered the NBA Draft for years for Fox Sports and NBADraft.net, and was published as part of Myth, Media, and Culture in Star Wars: An Anthology. Originally from Billings, Montana, Seth first lived in Washington while earning an undergraduate degree in journalism and broadcasting at Gonzaga University. He followed up those studies at Syracuse University, where he earned a master’s degree in arts journalism.