Genre: Indie Pop, Americana

Location: Bell Street Park / First to Fifth avenues on Bell St.

The Softies are the musical duo of Rose Melberg and Jen Sbragia, known for their minimal approach to pop music. Beginning in 1994, the combo’s intent was to be a side project for both artists that has blossomed into a magnificent other. The chemistry shared by the two best friends has resulted in a minimal pop sound unlike any other.

The Softies will be joined by opening act Stephanie Anne Johnson. Called “that special singer” that can bring a crowded stage to a collective hush, Stephanie’s unique sound has wowed everyone from local dive bars to the judges on NBC’s The Voice – and is sure to wow you too!

The Downtown Seattle Association is proud to present Downtown Summer Sounds, our summer concert series that has been bringing free live, local music to downtown Seattle for more than 45 years. We’re hosting outdoor concerts across downtown from July 11-Aug. 28 — check out the full lineup!

The Downtown Summer Sounds concert series is funded by the Metropolitan Improvement District ratepayers and presented by Amazon.