"2008!" (posted 20 March 2008)
On July 18th, 19th, & 20th 2008 in Anacortes, Washington, U.S.A. we will hold a festival called “What The Heck Fest” for the 7th year in a row, always coinciding with Shipwreck Day, a citywide rummage sale that happens on Saturday morning. What The Heck Fest will be an assortment of musical performances, meals, movies, accidental happenings, lake swimmings, friend makings, and etc.
This year it will be only Friday, Saturday and Sunday. No Thursday as part of the regular pass, but there will be a very excellent festival warm-up event at the DOS on Thursday (July 17th) for all you hardcore heckies.
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE.
Here are some confirmed performers:
Little Wings
Lucky Dragons
Katy Davidson
Sandman
the Graves
Mirah & Spectratone International
Kimya Dawson
Khaela Maricich/the Blow
Alyse Emdur
Nate Ashley
Your Heart Breaks
the Gift Machine
D+
Bryce Panic
Calvin Johnson
Ian Svenonius
A Rich Jensen Intensive
Al Larsen
Karl Blau
Ô Paon
Photosynthesis
Angelo Spencer
Mount Eerie
the Owl & the Pussycat & the Moore Brothers
Coconut Coolouts
Pyramids
Brian Elliott Band
Triumph of Lethargy Skinned Alive To Death
LAKE
Stella Marrs
Vanessa Renwick
"2008?" (posted 25 January 2008)
What the Heck Fest 2008 has been spotted in the distance. We can just barely start to make out its shape. Thar she blows. Yo ho ho.
The dates will be July 18th, 19th & 20th, 2008.
It will still take place in Anacortes, Washington. Get here.
"Thanks!" (posted 24 July 2007)
What the Heck 2007 has come to a close—many thanks to all the volunteers, performers, venues, and audience members who made it special.
If you bought a What The Heck compilation CD and got 2 of the same disc, Kevin is very sorry, and hopes you find his lack of professionalism endearing rather than irritating. Write him at kevin at department of safety dot com and he’ll send you a replacement ASAP.
"Complete Schedule Now Posted" (posted 21 June 2007)
Click on “Schedule” to see the full lineup.
"What the Heck to expect" (posted 17 February 2007)
Not until July do we usually post an actual schedule for the day to day events between july 19-22. The basic form will be…
THURSDAY: afternoon tba
PICK UP YOUR PASSES: At the Department of Safety, 1011 12th Street, beginning at 5pm July 19th; remember to bring Photo ID and your paypal receipt Number…
then at 6pm, an art opening and department of safety show on Thursday evening;
FRIDAY: a early show on friday afternoon, followed by an early evening show at the Croatian Club at which snacks will be sold by the plate. At about 8:30 pm another all ages show will begin in the basement of City Hall, as well as three 21+ shows at downtown bars with a $5 joint cover. These venues are located between 3rd and 6th Streets on Commecial Avenue: Adrift, Brown Lantern and Watertown Pub.
SATURDAY: The Shipwreck Day swap meet held downtown will test the addiction to junk vs. the need to slumber. Bands begin playing at Causland Park, near 8th & N Avenue, at noon. 5 pm the dinner show begins at the Croatian Club, and is always delicious. At about 9 pm another all ages show will begin in the basement of City Hall, as well as four 21+ shows at downtown bars with a $5 joint cover.
SUNDAY: Readings and a Harry Smith Film Festival?, followed by the last show at the department of safety at 7pm, which also features film screenings.
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