Hear it again: How roller skating and DIY concerts bring generations of Washingtonians together

"Soundside" is taking a look back at some of our favorite stories about the different ways we build community in the Pacific Northwest.

Back in March, KUOW arts and culture reporter Mike Davis took listeners to some of Washington’s best-loved skating rinks, and introduced us to skaters who have found freedom and family through the sport.

And long before the grunge movement of the 1990s brought flannel-clad teenagers together to listen to their favorite musicians in dusty basements, the Pacific Northwest's teen culture of the 1950s and 1960s ushered in a DIY music scene made up of battle of the bands, dance trends, and records.

Earlier this year, "Soundside" host Libby Denkmann spoke with Peter Blecha, author of “Stomp and Shout: R&B and the Origins of Northwest Rock and Roll,” about this special time in music history.

Listen to the full segment by clicking "play" on the audio above.

Read and listen to Denkmann's original interview with Peter Blecha here.