The final set Manatee Commune ended after 3am which is much later than some much bigger festivals that take place in Washington. Those who could continue deep into the AM came here to rave away. The crowd was dancing and head banging their hearts out, and the production was out of this world.Īfter the main "show" there was some final edm acts at the late night tent and that's when it became almost like an underground rave. Bassnectar was the last main headliner and he definitely brought the bass, I nearly disintegrated when I was in the photo pit. Trevor Hall was very chill and vibe heavy music, Summer Meltdown is marketed as an edm festival at times but this was a very alternative chill performance that fit perfectly in this atmosphere of trees and mountains. It was the first show that had a crowd of people dancing and they came on around 7 and music started at 1:45. Here are my experiences with some of these amazing artists:īaby Cakes, a local band from Bellingham, Washington, was a very fun and funky performance. My experience included Petty or Not, Josh Clauson, Baby Cakes, Trevor Hall, Chanti Darling, Bassnectar, Chong the Nomad, Psymbionic and Manatee Commune.
Summer Meltdown organized a lineup that was fun, funky, local and bass heavy. If you want to put up your hammock in the shade or want a short walk to the river or the main stage I would suggest getting there early! Saturday, Aug8:27am Life Local News Darrington Go-See-Do DARRINGTON The 19th installment of Summer Meltdown and all its psychedelic, majestic and good-natured spirit is. There are many places to camp, some quieter than others and some farther of a walk than others. I of course, came from Portland which was close to a 5 hour drive. It takes about an hour and a half to drove from Seattle to Darrington.
With that being said however the headliner was Bassnectar. If you're the type of fest for that likes to push their way to the front of the stage or mosh to some mind-rattling dubstep, this probably isn't your type of festival. Summer Meltdown provides a comfy, cozy, family friendly pleasing venue for music lovers of all ages. From the forested campgrounds, to the grassy meadows, winding river, and swimming holes, it was love at first sight.One weekend every summer, under the peaks of the cascades, the quiet town of Darrington, Washington comes alive with music. As soon as Josh and Genevive stepped foot on this beautiful 150-acre property, they knew they were in the right place. After two years off due to COVID, the festival will reopen at Sky Meadows Park in Snohomish, WA. In 2022, Meltdown is continuing its evolution. Summer Meltdown is an independently-owned, family-run business, aiming to create the best possible experience for the Meltdown community.
Over the last 9 years, Josh and Genevieve have worked side by side, developing an amazing team of over 100 crew and 250 volunteers that help produce this incredible event each year. Genevieve brought a fresh pair of eyes to the festival, as she stepped away from her law practice to become Josh’s business partner. In 2013, he married Genevieve Hayton, a local immigration attorney. Josh continued to lead Meltdown forward into its teenage years. For the next 14 years, the event continued to transition from a volunteer-run operation to a full-fledged music festival. Over the next three years, Meltdown outgrew two more locations before landing at the Darrington Music Park. The band decided to move Meltdown to the mainland for its second year. The event was a success, though having to catch a ferry to the island was a challenge. Flowmotion built the stage by hand with a sound system powered by a pull-start generator. Back then, producer Josh Clauson and his band Flowmotion were on a mission to perform as much music as possible! They threw parties like Meltdown as a fun way to bring folks together and raise money for tours and recording.Īdmission to the first Meltdown cost $10 and came with a keg cup. Summer Meltdown started on San Juan Island in 2000.
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