Just a few blocks from the Lake Washington Ship Canal is Substation, a grungy and spacious two-room music venue (its name is a nod to the Canal Substation located right next door). The bar/warehouse venue hosts a wide variety of underground music genresâit has seen the likes of internationally venerated DJs like LSDXOXO and Mall Grab as well as rock icons like Earth. But what really makes Substation stand out is its sick outdoor wooden patio. There’s lots of seating and umbrella stands, which makes slipping out for a breath of fresh air or a cigarette during the winter that much more tolerable.
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Explore our guide to Where to See Concerts in Fremont and Ballard to discover eight fantastic venues in Seattle’s northern neighborhoods, from converted churches to underground dance clubs.
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