In Washington DC, Breakin' Even Fest 2 will take place May 5-6 at Songbyrd.
The two-day festival returns for a second go-around with headliners including The Sidekicks, Worriers, Pkew Pkew Pkew, Restorations, Aspiga, Dot Dash and more (listed below).
The festival is entirely all ages.
FRIDAY May 5
The Sidekicks
Pkew Pkew Pkew
Dot Dash
Dead End Lane
Flowerbomb
SATURDAY May 6
Restorations
Worriers
Honah Lee
Aspiga
Boardroom Heroes
American Television
Teen Death
More AM Than FM
Worriers, fronted by Lauren Denitzio, is an ongoing evolution. It’s earnest, personal and explorative, and the newest album Trust Your Gut continues that journey as Denitzio puts everything out there for their audience. The music is consistently emotional and relatable while being clearly rooted in personal experience. The magic of the entire Worriers catalog is how Denitzio manages to be both personal … Read more
If it weren’t for playing in a certain scene, Worriers would likely be branded as a pop band instead of punk. The band is DIY all the way, with a growing discography, plus a back catalogue of previous bands dating into the early 2000s. As the project has grown since debut Cruel Optimist, it’s shifted more and more pop in song … Read more
There’s a lot I want to say about this album, but I’m torn because I try to keep things more positive. I’ve given it a lot of thought and a lot of listens, and I just don’t like it. At its best, it’s a pop-punk version of The Hold Steady – and that’s not in that oversimplified “recommended if you … Read more
It’s been three very long years since SPB hit The Fest. Well, it all changes this year – we’re also getting our first taste of Pre-Fest, already in its fifth iteration. With a lineup of something like a million of our favorite bands (Iron Chic, Hot Water Music, Toys That … Read more
Steve & Bryan (Breakin’ Even Fest) SPB: How are you approaching Fest #2 differently than #1? Breakin' Even: We definitely focused on making Breakin' Even Fest All Ages this year. Last year, all ages were admitted, but needed a chaperone. We also expanded our lineup beyond just East Coast bands, … Read more
Emmett (Pkew Pkew Pkew – bass/vocals) SPB: Winter touring in Canada: yes or no? Emmett: Definitely tour in the winter in Canada. Sure you have to take it easy on the roads, but you can just leave all your beers in the van the entire time and they stay cold! Read more
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