If I could kick back, Rainier in hand, and reminisce about the grand spectacle that was 2024 with fondness, trust me, I would. But let's face it, calling 2024 'spectacular' would require a stretch of imagination even Salvador Dali would balk at. Chances are, if you're reading this, you too were there—no intro needed. And if you weren't, well, kudos on waking up from your coma.
Now, shifting gears to the highlights—because yes, there were a couple worth noting. Remember the Volume Bomb Block Party in Portland? That was a slice of auditory heaven. And let’s not forget the first-ever Capital Radio Day. Both events were like beacons of punk (and adjacent genres) excellence, pulling in the crème de la crème of the scene and their musical comrades from the neighboring towns.
Buoyed by last year's success, we’re scheming bigger for 2025: CAPITAL RADIO DAY 2025. Imagine this—20 bands, 4 venues, one massive takeover of 4th Ave in Olympia. We're talking a monumental gathering that stitches the vibrant tapestry of the Olympia scene with threads from our northern and southern neighbors. And I should add, it's not just us putting it on, we're working with our friends from the south, Volume Bomb Records to ensure this is as epic as it gets!
Mark your calendars, folks—June 7, 2025. This isn’t just a potential highlight of your year; it’s aiming to be the zenith of your week. Expect an all-out blitz of punk rock prowess across McCoy’s, Cryptatropa, and all-ages venues le Voyeur and Wild Child. Brace yourself for a day where one wristband flings open the doors to a marathon of musical mayhem.
Stay tuned for advance tickets and band lineups. But seriously, clear your schedule for June 7. You wouldn’t want to sleep through another major event, would you?