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Dakin departs Hawaii today to travel to sunny Seattle, where he will catch up with old friends before travelling deep into Eastern Washington for the Sasquatch music festival. Sasquatch, for those not in the know, is an annual event held at the Gorge Ampitheatre, in Quincy, WA and showcases the best and the brightest of indie talent. Beginning last year, Sasquatch became a two day event and became a little bigger than makes Dakin comfortable, though last year's lineup was exceptional. This year Sasquatch continues the two day theme, and features (for the day that Dakin and co. will attend, and among others) Bjork, the Arcade Fire, the Hold Steady, Neko Case, instrumental Beastie Boys, Grizzly Bear, and (and this is the one that just thrills to the core) Citizen Cope. Hopefully there will be something exciting going on in the beer garden for that set.

Also accompanying is Duck & Cover photog in residence, the fabulous Laura Musselman, so look forward to some amazing photos from the show. Sunday, Laura stays at the Gorge and Dakin travels on to Portland with girl friday Adele in tow for what promises be a weekend of the Arace Fire. Look forward to a review of the Arcade Fire's Sunday night show at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and the following after party (hosted by and DJed by the AF) that promises contortionists, a trapeze artist, "surprise musicians, and many more special guests". We have our money on the Shins! (Well, not really, but it might be, right?)

Sadly, rumors surrounding an Arcade FIre secret show Friday 05/25 in Seattle prove to be false. (Though there is a secret show by someone, but we can't tell you who it is. Don't worry -- we'd rather be camping. It's not that it won't be great, it's just that it won't be worth sacrificing our yearly campsite on the river.)

Watch this space for updates! (p.s. image of Seattle grey day courtesy of Laura Musselman.)

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