For the first time since 2019, BAMF! is back! This year’s “bby BAMF!” is a stripped-down version of the annual Bellingham Arts and Music Festival, boasting a smaller lineup showcasing local artists in the area along with some stellar out-of-town acts. Held at the Lookout Arts Quarry (about 15 minutes south of Bellingham!) from August 20th to August 21st, bby BAMF! will have three stages and over 25 artists contributing to the weekend, all packed into 24 straight hours of music and art. Check out our guide to some of the artists performing this weekend.
Mr Twin Sister
Mr Twin Sister is a chill pop band from New York City who will be providing the vibes as the main headlining band. Catch some dreamy synths and smooth vocals over funky guitar for an effortless dance party.
Foxy Apollo
Foxy Apollo hails from Seattle, WA, providing creamy guitar riffs to soothe the ears, with splashes of blues and funky horns thrown in. Make sure to stop by and boogie for a song (or the set!).
King Youngblood
King Youngblood has solidified itself as a Pacific Northwest staple with its unique arrangement of heavy electric guitars and cello, layered with beautiful vocals. Don’t miss this conglomeration of gorgeous lyrics and multiple genres.
Lemon Boy
Lemon Boy is composed of three rad individuals from Seattle, WA who refer to their genre as bubblepunk, and rock just as hard as you would expect bubblepunk to rock. Check out their catchy, heavy guitar skills and punchy lyrics.
The Groovy Nobody
Psychedelic guitar and floating vocals pull together this genre-bending Seattle-based band perfectly. For some relaxing post-swim grooves, check out The Groovy Nobody.
Henry LaVallee
Henry LaVallee of the Naked Giants will be playing a solo set at bby BAMF!. His folky tunes and lyrics explore life on the road through acoustic guitar and melodic storytelling.
CHVRNS with Devin Luna
Bringing big energy, CHVRNS is a multi-talented artist whose chunky yet bouncy beats provide the base for his smooth flow. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind show that will bring the heat.
Everett Leftside
From the dust of the SoCal desert comes Everett Leftside, with him in tow is a mix of eclectic, techno, and house beats. Now based in Seattle, WA, Leftside has quickly earned his spot as a resident DJ for MIND at LARGE and one-half of Milk & Honey. Catch his deep house and drum set for a guaranteed groove.
Arel
Arel began Housepartysea in 2017, a “Black-owned community hub” that provides a platform for Black DJs, artists, and musicians within the electronic scene in Seattle, WA. Check out the genre-bending set that blends house, disco, techno, and more.
Tickets for bby BAMF! can be purchased at bamfbham.com.