Best Mini-Marathon of Local Music

Every year, the Capitol Hill United Neighborhood-sponsored People's Fair showcases some of the finest local artists in mediums ranging from aura photography to basket weaving. It's the music, though, that's of particular interest to many People -- and before the nearly 100 bands converge on the fair's myriad stages, they...

Every year, the Capitol Hill United Neighborhood-sponsored People’s Fair showcases some of the finest local artists in mediums ranging from aura photography to basket weaving. It’s the music, though, that’s of particular interest to many People — and before the nearly 100 bands converge on the fair’s myriad stages, they have to audition. Last March, more than fifty hopefuls took their turns on two stages at the Soiled Dove, playing fifteen-minute sets to the delight of fans and judges alike. Though the quality of the fare ranged, the brevity of the auditions guaranteed a little something for everyone with even a passing interest in local sounds.

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