We’d like to pause to honor the memory of the late musician and sound engineer Gary Mula, a much beloved presence in the greater Seattle musical milieu and in our own Seaprog / Cascadence community. Gary was crucial to the establishment and success of our festival from its first year (2013) onward, enthusiastically welcoming us to our partner venue the Columbia City Theater where he went all in to foster a familial atmosphere and make all our artists sound their best. Gary was truly a rara avis — such a privilege to work and share time on this planet with him. May you rest in music, Gary! 