Yakima has been on a roll with getting some big name acts to play in the area. With Elton John, John Mellencamp, Bob Dylan, and the forthcoming Brett Michaels one has to wonder, Why all of the sudden are the big name acts, playing a small town like Yakima? The only big names to draw […]
Hole and Weezer played Bumbershoot’s Mainstage last night and I completely enjoyed both sets. I had never seen Hole before but have always liked their music. I think Courtney Love is resilient and talented – “Honey,” off the new CD, Nobody’s Daughter was quite gorgeous. Love’s voice was spot-on, and Live Through This’ “Miss World,” […]
On Friday night Slayer starred in a mouthwatering lineup that included fellow Californians Testament. One thing that struck me about both these bands was their ability to create real melody in the speed of their music. I don’t think this is easy to do. Sometimes if the rhythm is too fast it can sound unbalanced, […]
I split the first day of Bumbershoot between comedy and music and I sure am glad I did. At the Comedy North Stage (Intiman Theatre) I caught the surprise guest, Doug Benson, as well as scheduled guests, Kumail Nanjiani and Nick Kroll. All three were hilarious. I encourage you to see them when they perform […]
Portland’s Archeology wrapped up a nearly two month tour at the Comet last night. Their debut LP, Memorial, came out in March, and here are some photos from Friday’s show: