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Black and Loud Fest | Spotlight at Waterfront Park

Pier 62 | Free
Thursday July 10, 6–8 pm

Join us for a free sneak peek of the upcoming Black & Loud Fest including performances from headliner King Youngblood and other artists.

Family‑friendly!

Visitors enjoying a Spotlight at Waterfront Park event on Pier 62. Photo by Jo Cosme.

Visitors enjoying a Spotlight at Waterfront Park event on Pier 62. Photo by Jo Cosme.

About This Spotlight

We collaborated with Cameron Lavi-Jones, bandleader of King Youngblood and cofounder of the Black & Loud Fest, to bring a free sneak peek of the upcoming Black & Loud Fest.

Enjoy a two-hour alternative rock music concert with the sea, mountains, and city as your backdrop!

Meet the Band

King Youngblood are skillful, socially conscious musicians with a ruthless stage presence according to Music Connection. They are focused on reclaiming rock music, specifically black fronted rock packed with strong song writing.

  • Cameron Lavi-Jones | Founder and Bandlead
  • Samy Garcia | Bassist
  • Chet Peterson | Cellist
  • Paul “Styqx” Stoot | Drummer

Thier mission: grab heavy guitar/drums rock by the collar and drag it into the willing arms of the fresh new generation of fans currently fueling the world-wide resurgence of rock music.

Meet the BandKing Youngblood Instagram
King Youngblood strip alt rock down to its foundation and build it back up in their own image. This is a band with their heart in the DIY and their eyes on the stadium. Their songs churn with honest emotional intensity and melodies that demand a thousand voices singing along. There’s not a skippable song in the set. AFROPUNK
Cellist from King Youngblood band jumping while holding instrument and yelling with mouth open.
Cellist from King Youngblood playing Cello on stage in front of audience.
King Youngblood, rock musicians, standing against a building looking at the camera.
Overhead photo of people gathering at Pier 62.

Pier 62, Photo by Erik Holsather

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Centrally located, Pier 62 is easily accessed from Alaskan Way, or from downtown via Overlook Walk.

Centrally located, Pier 62 is easily accessed from Alaskan Way, or from downtown via Overlook Walk.

Accessibility

Friends strives to ensure Waterfront Park, and our events are inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to everyone.

About Pier 62: an outdoor space providing various amenities such as wheelchair accessible seating, shade, water, cooling fans, and ADA accessible restrooms.

Learn more about accessibility resources at Waterfront Park here.

Waterfront Park is still under construction until 2025, accessible routes/navigation may be impacted.

Please email [email protected] with any questions or specific accommodation requests for events.

Please fill out our park experience survey HERE with any feedback on how we can make your experience more comfortable and accessible.

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