Michael Henrichsen, intense lover of all things 80’s, desperately wants Billy Idol to play his birthday party. He’s been trying for a few years now, and Idol has finally acknowledged his project, but hasn’t announced whether he will make plans to play or not. In support of this cause, and to raise money for Northwest Harvest and the American Red Cross, Michael threw the third in his series of “Billy Idol Aid”‘s this last Friday night. 80’s pop cover band Rewind played, as well as Michael’s own 80’s new wave cover band Nite Wave. DJ Indica Jones spun the tunes before and between the sets. From an 80s themed photobooth to a costume contest and makeover station, this event was one not to be missed by 80s enthusiasts!Photos by Victoria HoltPublished on November 21, 2011
Michael with his good friend Kathryn Gaffney. His friends were thrilled for him as they watched from the front row!
Michael was the star of the night as he shred, sang, and crowd surfed to adoring fans, friends, and family.
Shreddin’ on an inflatable guitar!
Michael was the star of the night as he shred, sang, and crowd surfed to adoring fans, friends, and family.
Nite Wave played a set of quality covers of their favorite songs. Michael told everyone how thrilled he was to be playing the Showbox at the Market, his long-term dream!
The crowd passionately sang along to their favorites from the decade.
The crowd passionately sang along to their favorites from the decade.
Rockin’ the turtleneck like it’s going out of style. Oh wait…
If I had to take a guess I’d say he was dressed as Adam Ant! Or maybe he just has awesome throwback style.
These ladies were lookin’ fly from the back row.
A Robert Smith impersonator made an appearance to sing Just Like Heaven during Nite Wave’s set.
The crowd passionately sang along to their favorites from the decade.
This photographer ran the 80s themed photobooth!
The crowd passionately sang along to their favorites from the decade.
DJ Indica Jones gettin’ in the zone
Doc Brown won a signed Billy Idol poster in the costume contest, while raver boy won 2nd place and a goodie bag from Seattle Weekly.
This 80’s fan sang along to every word!
The one raver kid in the whole crowd was doing his thing for a circle of spectators!
Check out that hair metal worthy ‘do!
Dr. Emmett Brown from Back to the Future!
80s cover band Rewind deliver a high energy set!
Mullets and fishnets!
Even before the bands started, there was already a fully fledged dance party in the front of the crowd to the sounds of DJ Indica Jones.
Meg, Anika, Maria, and Nina get ready to rock out!
Attendees get makeovers at the Bitch’n 80s Makeover Booth!
