Are the kids ready to freak out? The inaugural edition of the two-night Escalator Fest could well be their electric Kool-Aid acid test. However, Saturday's 10-act lineup at the Vera Project is strong enough to make hallucinogens redundant. Folkadelic locals Midday Veil sanctify the astral plane, Eternal Tapestry's mantric psych-rock squirts Visine into your third eye, and headliner Wooden Shjips fuzz up their motorik-rock mojo till you feel like you're starring in Easy Rider. And more... especially more. (Vera Project, Seattle Center, 956-8372. 5 pm, $14/$15, all ages.) by Dave Segal


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