The third, and final, day of Bumbershoot 2015 brings the super Bassnectar and a solid lineup of local artists. The local bands (and ones I always champion!!) Sisters, Bread & Butter and Kris Orlowski get chances for great exposure on the Rhapsody and Starbucks stages. See as many as possible, and be happy.
Details: Sisters, Seattle (via Florida) pair Emily Westman and Andrew Vait, clinched an early but important slot this year. Why You Want to See Them: The transplants and former music students, who have also played Sasquatch! Music Festival and Capitol Hill Block Party, play some beautiful pop music.
Details: Classic rock anyone? For sure. Why You Want to See Them: I had nothing to do with getting this Seattle band, or any other, a slot at Bumbershoot, but I really love this band and am proud they’re making their Bumbershoot debut. I put their music in the category of music you would actually listen to.
Details: Kris Orlowski will have a band with him – the photo of just Orlowski is a little misleading. But hey, it’s an awesome photograph and who else has had a photo taken with an owl plus two additional birds of prey? Right? It’s awesome. Why You Want to See Them: The singer-songwriter has a massive voice to go with his wonderful music. Why do you need more? You just don’t.
Details: A damn genius producer and DJ. Why You Want to See Him: I still imagine a little symbol of sound ingesting nectar when I hear about Bassnectar, but that’s my problem. Bassnectar will break KeyArena apart with his relentless sound, atmosphere and excitement.
Day 2 of Bumbershoot happens on Sunday, September 6th. I’ve reflected on the lineup, and come up with a few music suggestions that just might make you a happy attendee. Singer Eliot Sumner appears this day, and is one of the musicians I’m telling you to check out. She’s fabulous.
Details: Does the name Sumner ring any bells for you? It just might, as it’s the surname of the Police’s Sting. Eliot Sumner is, indeed, Sting’s daughter with Trudie Styler. I’ve been watching Sumner’s videos, and it was weird, because I couldn’t place whom she reminded me of. Some mannerisms are very Sting-esque. It’s charming.
Why You Want to See Her: But she is her own musician for sure, and I love her. Pure electronic bliss all around. Sumner’s a way high top pick of mine, so don’t miss her.
Details: Oregon’s Dead Moon reunited recently, and the success of their shows has led them to stay together a little bit longer.
Why You Want to See Them: They have massive respect as an underground rock band with quirky punk goodness; they’ll kick things off on Sunday for Memorial Stadium. As drummer Andrew Loomis will not be able to play the set, Dead Moon released the following statement:
“It is with sadness that due to unforeseen health issues, Andrew Loomis is no longer able to take part in the upcoming scheduled Dead Moon shows. However, with Andrew’s blessing, Kelly Halliburton, drummer for Pierced Arrows, will be joining Dead Moon onstage for these performances. As it stands today, we plan to follow through with all scheduled DM shows. Hope to see you there. Fred & Toody”
Follow this link to help Loomis with expenses related to his cancer treatment. Kick that cancer’s ass, Loomis.
Details: The Melvins are beloved. They are particularly beloved in Seattle. Why You Want to See Them: The Melvins are beloved. They are particularly beloved in Seattle. I had to say that again. Memorial Stadium will be a really good time with the Melvins playing.
Details: Country singer-songwriter Nikki Lane performs on the #NeverTamed stage. Lane’s part of a country music called outlaw country, which includes such artists as Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson.
Why You Want to See Her: The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach liked her music so much he produced her second album, All or Nothin’. Lane sounds wonderful, and she’s a beautiful sight.
Details: Punk/noise trio from Seattle. That descriptor noise often makes me run from whatever is applied to it. Not with CHARMS. I like their loudness.
Why You Want to See Them: Should be a very unaffected performance. CHARMS seems to have that ingredient of rawness to them, and I hope that rattles the masses.
Details: Seattle’s Fox and the Law has maintained their reputation as cream of the band crop with The Trouble With People. Why are they so great? Why? Why? They’re an incredible group.
Why You Want to Seem: Smoking hot shows and wicked sounds.
Fox and the Law‘s Guy Keltner & Patrick Dougherty- photo by Monica Martinez
Details: Faith No More reunited, setting pulses racing everywhere. God knows my pulse raced.
Why You Want to See Them: Why the hell would you not want to see them? Their show at the Paramount in Seattle earlier this year was cathartic for FNM fans. It caused pain because, why why why did they ever have to split?, but then eased that pain with bloody great new, and older, songs.
Swedish artist Tove Styrke dropped by the Crocodile in May. Styrke’s sweet voice can be heard on her two albums, most recently on Kiddo, which features the songs “Even If I’m Loud It Doesn’t Mean I’m Talking to You” and “Samurai Boy.” Hope to see you back in Seattle again really soon!!
Watkins Family Hour, formed by California siblings Sara Watkins and Sean Watkins, came to Seattle for an August 23rd show at the Tractor. For this appearance, the Americana duo (okay, they’ve got a live band too), brought Fiona Apple, who is listed as a band member on the group’s Facebook page. You can hear Apple, and the awesome Watkins Family Hour sounds on the Watkins Family Hour’s self-titled debut.
One is French, the other is Finnish. Together, they are The Dø! The indie band made an appearance at Neumos this spring, and are finally getting more recognition in the States. Their new album, Shake Shook Shaken, is making quite the impression here; the songs are in English, after all.
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