The West Seattle Summer Fest lineup is out and the lineup includes a well known Seattle band, The Fastbacks back for their first show since they broke up in 2002. the 9 year absence has definitely given the band an edge. "You bet we've got something to prove" said singer Kim Warnick.

Also on hand for the event will be West Seattle resident Chris Ballew (of the Presidents of the United States of America) in his alternative guise as Caspar Babypants providing a musical blend suitable for parents and kids alike.

You can print out and take with you a version of the lineup at the link above.

Here's the full lineup:

Ali Marcus Fri July 8th 12:45-1:30
Ali Marcus is an Anacortes-based songwriter who sings songs about America, and has shared stages with folks like Tom Paxton and Dar
Cali Giraffes Fri July 8th 7:00-7:45
Effervescent, effusive, confident and killer, The Cali Giraffes have arrived fully formed.
Caspar Babypants Fri July 8th 6:30-7:15
Caspar Babypants (Chris Ballew from the Presidents of the United States of America) makes music that is simple, sophisticated and intelligent for kids and parents.
Red Jacket Mine Fri July 8th 2:00-2:45
Red Jacket Mine marries vintage soul and '70s British pub rock in taut, sub-three-minute pop gems. For lovers of Squeeze, Joe Jackson, Elvis Costello.
Stag Fri July 8th 3:15-4:00
STAG serves up a hefty dose of crunchy power pop that’s the perfect bookend to bands like The Who, Cheap Trick, and Guided By Voices
The Cops Fri July 8th 9:00-10:00
The Cops are back and writing a new record! The band still tears it up live
and will pull out all the stops to follow up The Fastbacks with their own sonic abuse!
The Fastbacks Fri July 8th 8:00-8:45
Their first show since disintegrating in 2002. "It's time" - guitarist Kurt Bloch.
"You bet we've got something to prove" - singer Kim Warnick. RAGE TOTALLÉ!
Thee Sgt Major III Fri July 8th 5:45-6:30
TSM3 is a full-bore, non-stop party time! Four ragers with A LOT to say and A LOT to prove. You will smile. Your heart will race.
Whalebones Fri July 8th 4:30-5:15
Whalebones play a masterful blend of trippy psych-rock, garage and folk-rock, featuring lots of distortion-fried guitar riffs, primal rock rhythms, earthy harmonies and Justin Deary’s assured lead vocals
Curtains For You Sat July 9th 7:30-8:15
Curtains For You have the delicious melodies and intricate three- and four-part harmonies that make the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
Head Like A Kite Sat July 9th 11:15-12:00
HLAK perform expansive electro-rock in the spirt of Beck’s eclectic party starter Odelay, combining hip hop, rock, electronics, prog-rock, funk, pop and more
Lowmen Markos Sat July 9th 6:15-7:00
Lowmen Markos combines elements of psychedelic rock, jazz, and heavy metal
into a dynamic live show that goes from moody and atmospheric to intense and epic.
Massy Ferguson Sat July 9th 5:00-5:45
Twang rockers Massy Ferguson play stick-to-your ribs americana songs full of
color and imagery with an everyman ethos that has helped it land gigs worldwide
Rachel Harrington & The Do Right Boys Sat July 9th 3:45-4:30
Ancient-sounding country-noir” (Q) from this trio of upright bass, dobro, and acoustic guitar, with delicious 3-part harmonies. “Gothic Americana … 4 stars” (MOJO)
Rat City Brass Sat July 9th 2:30-3:15
Combining infectious melodies from the 1960s golden age of instrumental pop
with a hunk of contemporary roar, Rat City Brass redefined what a brass band sounds like
The Bad Things Sat July 9th 1:15-2:00
With dark humor and drunken sentimentality, The Bad Things perform a mixture of Americana, Gypsy and cabaret laced with hefty doses of punk aggression.
The Bend Sat July 9th 8:45-9:30
A seattle based rock n roll band known for there infectious vocals, epic anthems, and arena style delivery.
The Staxx Brothers Sat July 9th 10:00-10:45
Staxx Brothers are an energetic Hard Ass Soul band with a third album called Jungle Cat that packs the promise of their legendary live shows.
85th St Big Band Sun July 10th 12:00-12:45
A lively 19-piece big band playing dance and swing music favorites from the 30s, 40s, and 50s.
Gunn & The Damage Done Sun July 10th 3:45-4:30
Barn burning rock n roll, laced with good old american t'wang.
Gunn and the Damage Done will melt your heart , while you stomp your feet !!
Hondo II Sun July 10th 2:30-3:15
Hondo II is brimming with wide eyed optimism and an irrepressible sense of mischief and fun.
Polyrhythmics Sun July 10th 1:15-2:00
Polyrhythmics return to Summer Fest, for a high energy set of original World/Funk music, and a brand new album titled, "Labrador" in tow!
The Fuzz Sun July 10th 5:00-5:45
Together these guys are 200 years old but refuse to grow up or turn down. A collision of classicpunkbuttrockabilly that will blow your mind!

Summer Fest Hours:
Friday: 10am – 10pm (Vendor sales until 6pm and food vendors until 8pm)

Saturday: 10am – Midnight (Vendor and food sales until 8pm)

Sunday 11am – 5pm (Vendor and sales until 5pm)

For last minute schedule changes and updates visit the schedule online here.
http://wsjunction.org/summerfest/music/