Memorial Day Weekend is always a catch-22 for us here in Seattle. The sun is finally out, temperatures are warm, and we have to figure out how to make that age-old decision: Sasquatch or Folklife?

For some people, it’s a no brainer. OK, you people, lovely - good for you. For others though, it can be a real headache. I mean, we finally have a long weekend, we want to be in the sun, we want to be listening to groovy music. Do we want the big ticket headliners from the radio, like the Hold Steady or Bjork or Neko Case or Blackalicious? Do we really want to drive out to the Gorge for a weekend of insanity in the desert? Do we want to love Seattle Center for all of the things it’s good for (millions of stages, lots of space, in the neighborhood)? Don’t we love megacrowds, free music, crazy workshops, and funnel cake?

So many questions. Sasquatch offers the glam and the hits. Folklife offers the community and the chill vibe. Take your pick. Make sure to spend a good amount of time perusing the schedules for both festivals so that you can make an informed decision. And have a fantastic weekend. Find some music somewhere…you have no excuse.