Damien Jurado ::: photo by Abbey Simmons

So, you’re not going to Sasquatch …  whether you didn’t get your tickets before they sold out, couldn’t afford them anyway or just can’t do the three day long music festival in the middle of nowhere anymore, don’t fret. There’s still plenty of great music happening in Seattle proper this weekend and with much of the usual show going crowd out east, you should have your pick for the front row at any number of this weekend’s great shows.  Plus, if you’re sticking around town, you have the chance to see a few folks playing Sasquatch in a much more intimate setting and without the shower-challenged stench of festival goers. (We’ve noted those bands with an asterisk *)

Here are a few of the shows we recommend you seek out if you’re staying in town this holiday weekend:

Friday – May 28th

Dinosaur Feathers*, Ravenna Woods – The Sunset Grand Hallway – Mural Amphitheater at 8:45 (as part of Folklife Festival)

Saturday May 29th

Damien Jurado, Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground – Triple Door Future Islands – The Sunset Tavern K Records Showcase featuring Calvin Johnson, Karl Blau, LAKE, The Curious Mystery – Center House (for Folklife Festival)

Sunday May 30th

Huck Natori, Zoe Muth – The Tractor

Monday May 31st

Rad Snafu* (Nada Surf), Pearly Gate Music – The Crocodile Dolly Parton Tribute with Calvin Johnson, Anna Coogan, Nudie Suit Stardusters, Huck Notari & many more – VERA Project

For what it’s worth, I think the Damien Jurado show at the Triple Door (where he will be backed by Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground) is so unmissable, I’m skipping the first day of Sasquatch for it.