BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Live music will once again take over the streets of downtown Bellingham this summer.

The Downtown Bellingham Partnership announced the lineup for the 22nd season of Downtown Sounds Wednesday, May 27.

Starting on July 8, several blocks of Bay, Holly and Prospect streets will be blocked off every Wednesday evening for five weeks.

“Downtown Sounds has always been about more than concerts,” said Lindsey Payne Johnstone, Executive Director of the Downtown Bellingham Partnership. “It’s a celebration of Bellingham’s creative spirit and the partnerships that help make Downtown welcoming and vibrant for everyone. From local musicians and small businesses to organizations like the YMCA, this event reflects the incredible community collaboration that defines Bellingham.”

This summer’s lineup kicks off with the Stapletones, a new Bellingham-based Chris Stapleton cover band.

Later on in the season, the Bellingham All-Star Super Jam will make its debut, which features more than 30 local performers in quickly-paced sets.

This year also includes some new additions, including “Parents Night Out” childcare services for kids ages 4 through 11 and a free bike valet.

July 8 – Boot Juice (Sacramento, Americana rock), Stapletones (Bellingham, country)
July 15 – Cytrus (Seattle, psychedelic funk), AEFECT (Bellingham, rock)
July 22 – Global Heat (Vancouver BC, hip-hop/R&B/World Beat), Wasabi Samba (Seattle, Latin rock)
July 29 – Bellingham All-Star Super Jam featuring over 30 Bellingham-based musicians
August 5 – MarchFourth (Seattle and New Orleans, marching band circus troupe), Silent Disco Club (Bellingham, funk and soul)