Weezer is among the acts headlining Bumbershoot in 2025
The latest: Organizers released the music lineup Wednesday for the longrunning Seattle arts festival, which will be held at Seattle Center Aug. 30-31.
Zoom in: Other performers will include Janelle Monáe, Sylvan Esso, Indigo De Souza, Tennis, Scowl, The Linda Lindas, Real Estate, Murder City Devils and Spellling.
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- Chicago Tribune
Editorial: So long, Lolla kids. Hope you had fun.
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