Two exceptionally talented local solo artists added in backing bands for their Bumbershoot appearances. David Bazan never fails to hush an audience with his beautiful voice and heartfelt words; his KEXP lounge show was just one more example. Fences played his set at the EMP skychurch stage. He had some major musician swap-outs in his […]
Two amazing shows we were able to catch at Bumbershoot: the Crash Kings in their 107.7 End Session and the Dandy Warhols on the Broad Street stage. It’s incredible to be part of an End Session, and expectations of the Crash Kings were way too low; they deserve a lot more credit and looking forward […]
Grynch, Star Anna, the Constellations and Visqueen were all at Bumbershoot at this year: Grynch, State Farm Stage: The Constellations, Stage Farm Stage: Star Anna & the Laughing Dogs, Starbucks Stage: Visqueen, EMP Sky Church: You can view more photos from Bumbershoot here. By Nicky Andrews
One of the greatest shows during Bumbershoot was the Justin Townes Earle KEXP music lounge session. It’s the perfect way to see him live. Star Anna had a special surprise for us too bringing Mike McCready (of Pearl Jam fame) on stage for half of their set. JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE STAR ANNA
Two of my all-time favorite bands both made it to Bumbershoot this year. The Head and the Heart were an amazing surprise since they weren’t originally slated to be there, but there they were at the Toyota stage early Saturday morning to start my festival weekend off the best way possible. Then a little later, […]