It’s true. On July 11-13, fans of local-centric live music will be torn. Across the pond, in Redmond, a bunch of old farts called Sub Pop will be celebrating multiple decades of going out of business. Then, over the river and through the woods, West Seattle will be celebrating its all-around awesomeness with the West Seattle Summerfest. As you may remember from the last couple years, West Seattle Summerfest ain’t just a kiddie parade and sidewalk sales. They had Kristen Hersh and John Doe play there! Outdoors! And free! This year, the lineup looks even stronger, with an emphasis on local goodness, including The Saturday Knights, The Maldives, Kristen Ward, Mark Pickerel, The Lonely Forest, and SHIM, among others. Also, Swallow and Coffin Break (former Sub Poppers) will be participating, which is sort of funny. Unfortunately, everyone’s favorite West Seattleite Mark Arm will be busy pulling double-duty at SP20 by further shredding his vocal chords with Mudhoney and Green River. Two great fests on the same day…both a good driving distance from each other. Damn you planners for making us pick and choose!