by Tim McMahan, Lazy-i.com

Grrrl Camp starts today at Falconwood Park in Bellevue. Here’s the deal: Over the past five years (or more), women artists have dominated indie music (actually not just indie, all pop music). So the idea of having a festival focused solely on female indie artists is, well, almost redundant in its very nature. 

This is the third time I’ve made this point – Grrrl Camp is not a girls-only event. But it doesn’t matter how many times I say it, there’s going to be dudes who won’t attend because they think they’re not welcome. Tis a pity, because, as I said above, women artists have dominated Indie/pop/rock music for a long time, and this is the best indie-centric line-up I’ve seen at any local festival this year. 

Both nights’ line-ups are solid. If I had to differentiate, tonight’s line-up is more punk and heavier than tomorrow’s more folk/singer/songwriter fare. Your mileage may vary.

I posted a description of every band back in April, which you can read right here. Bands I’m most looking forward to seeing most for the first time: Annie DiRusso, Hurray for the Riff Raff, and Mannequin Pussy. I can already vouch for the greatness of Shannon & the Clams, Rosali and Indigo De Souza, having seen them perform before.

Tonight’s schedule:

• 4 p.m. – Gates open
• 5 – 5:35 – Pictoria Vark
• 6 – 6:35 – Estrogen Projection
• 7 – 7:35 – Mint Green
• 8 – 8:45 – VIAL
• 9:10 – 10:10 – Shannon & the Clams
• 10:35 – Midnight – Mannequin Pussy

Saturday’s schedule

• Noon – Gates open
• 1 – 1:35 – Krissy
• 2 – 2:35 – Madeline Reddel
• 3 – 3:35 – Keo & Them
• 4 – 4:45 – Rosali
• 5:10 – 5:30 – Omaha Girls Rock
• 5:55 – 6:55 – Girl Rey
• 7:20 – 8:20 – Annie DiRusso
• 8:45 – 9:45 – Hurray for the Riff Raff
• 10:15 – 11:30 – Indigo De Souza

There are DJ sets and after-hours hi-jinx as well. See the full list of activities at grrrlcamp.com, where there’s also rules, directions, etc.

Let’s talk tickets. Weekend GA Passes are $85. Friday single-day passes are $45. Saturday single-day passes are $65. No VIP options. Camping options are available at the grrrlcamp.com website. 

The website says there will be “100+ vendors,” though none are listed, but the FAQ states “We will be featuring some of the area’s most delicious eats, femme-owned and/or operated, too! Vegan/Vegetarian options will be available.” That includes a full bar.

Weather-wise, tonight should be OK but Saturday is looking wet. Keep your fingers crossed that the rain passes us by. Grrrl Camp is a rain or shine event, but organizers say there is a rain option (Falconwood Lodge) that can be used as a last resort if weather is severe.

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That’s really all I have for this weekend. If I missed your show, put it in the comments section. Have a great weekend!

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