Bummerfest was started by members of Panache Magazine and the Placebo Collective in 2001 to celebrate local bands who were not into playing in the sun on the river- and to poke fun at another music festival with a similar sounding name. It evolved into an annual celebration of the local music scene and the friendships and creativity it sparks. 2006, the last year Bummerfest was held, was a commemoration of the life and death of Robb Rierdan, one of the event founders. Since then, several of the key Placebo members have moved away or moved on to other projects. But no one has ever forgotten Bummerfest.

This year, the all ages rock extravaganza is being headed by long time Placebo volunteers and alumni Renee Davis,Devon O'Leary, and friends. Davis has been coming to Placebo events regulary for 10 years, displayed her paintings and art at Placebo shows, and has volunteering intermittently. O'Leary is a former Placebo Board member who has played his share of Placebo shows -Professional Superheroes and other bands and whose current band, Killbot Factory, is featured in this years lineup. We're hoping this will build the scene back up, says Devon O'Leary,  There has been a lull in the scene with the lack of a permanent all ages venue. Rene Davis adds,  The Placebo has shaped my creativity  I hung my pictures there and it's been key to many of the friendships I've forged over the years.

Proceeds from Bummerfest will benefit the all ages Placebo collective which has been venueless since the January 9th, 2010 earthquake severely damaged the Ink People's 411 12th Street Headquarters. A portion of the proceeds will also go to the Y.S.B. RAVEN Project, which serves homeless and at risk youth and has partnered with Placebo in the past to empower and entertain local youth. Advance tickets available for $10.00 at The Works in Arcata & Eureka, Missing Link Records, and other local record stores. Tickets are $15.00 at the door.

For more information check out the Facebook Group Bummerfest 2010 or MySpace/theplacebo

This Years Line Up Features  (order subject to change)

1 killbot factory

2 children of the sun

3 the don wannabes

4 jeeze louise and the lost luvs

5 neighbors

6 scotch wiggly

7 chamber fables 54

8 wet fez

9 big days of tundra

10 pleats and pockets

11 out of sheep

12 enceledus

13 sadistic hallucinations

14 madhammer

15 manilapede

16 white manna

17 the monster women

18 eureka garbage company