Photo: Dániel Perlaky, indierect
I have an affinity for Ghostland Observatory, I’m not gonna lie (long before John Richards and his Cubicle Army and his unfounded propensity for playing GO every morning and his stupid idea to follow them around the country in a renovated school bus). Those dudes from Austin got me through a long, dark, depressing winter, and for that I am grateful.

Luckily, charismatic and connected John Richards scored his coup de grace by securing GO for this year’s KEXP Barbeque, taking place on Sun, August 13th. I’ve never been to one (my Irish heritage doesn’t lend itself well to sun exposure), but from what I hear they’re a hoot. Last year’s headliner ended up being The Go Team (after U.S.E. and Smoosh had already signed on), but that wasn’t even announced until the weekend of, so KEXP’s annual promise of “very special guests” could bring an even more exciting Richards-approved KEXP-Flavor-of-the-Month.

UPDATE: Out of the mouths of babes (or afore-mentioned KEXP DJs):

KEXP BBQ!!! I’m sure anyone who has been to the KEXP BBQ knows its [sic] good times and will be there no matter who is playing. BUT this time Ghostland Observatory is playing! I’m telling you, sweet. And its [sic] in a park with actual grass in it down the street from KEXP. Plus its [sic] all ages complete with Beer Garden. A Garden! That GROWS BEER!!!! Two other bands have been confirmed but we cannot announce yet. A fourth is being added that will rule everyone’s face.

Full KEXP press release after the jump.

KEXP Announces 4th Annual Summer BBQ

KEXP (90.3FM and KEXP.ORG) is pleased to announce the Fourth Annual KEXP BBQ on Sunday, August 13th. This year's line-up features Austin's up-and-coming electro-rock duo Ghostland Observatory (who are already generating a huge buzz thanks to their frenzied live performances) and some very special guests. Morning Show DJ (weekdays 6-10am) and Audioasis producer (Saturdays 6-9pm), John Richards will MC the event and Wo'Pop DJ (Tuesdays 6-9pm) Darek Mazzone will be spinning music in-between bands.

This annual event is a fundraiser for KEXP and an opportunity for listeners and members to meet staff, take a tour of KEXP's studios and enjoy some great bands. This year's event moves over to the lawn behind the South Lake Union Discovery Center at 101 Westlake Ave N.
Gates at 2pm. Bands are 3pm-8pm.
Tickets available now at Ticketswest.com
Cost: $20 presale, $25 door
All ages
More information at KEXP.ORG
All proceeds benefit KEXP 90.3/KEXP.ORG