Vaadat Charigrim, a rock band from Israel visited Seattle in May. The Tel Aviv trio, whose name means Exceptions Committee, now have two albums; this year’s Sinking As A Stone, with songs also in Hebrew, has brought them more international acclaim. Songs such as “Lehitorer Velo Lada’at” (“Waking Up and Not Knowing What’s Wrong”) (discussed on Papermag) gaze more into the distance than just at any shoe. Well done!
All photos by Casey Brevig:
Vaadat Charigrim
Peter Frampton
Supporting his 2014 album, Hummingbird in a Box, Peter Frampton rocked Marymoor Park in Redmond, Washington with Cheap Trick to a crazed crowd. Frampton and Cheap Trick sounded incredible and their performances brought back tons of memories from our childhood. Fans danced and shouted.
We all had so much fun remembering these fantastic songs and discovering the new ones.
Peter Frampton
Photographer: John Rudolph
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.
2:00 @ Rhapsody Stage
Sisters
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.
Sisters
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3:00 @ Rhapsody Stage
Bread & Butter
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.
Bread & Butter
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4:30 @ Starbucks Stage
Kris Orlowski
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.
Kris Orlowski
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10:00 @ KeyArena
Bassnectar
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.
Bassnectar – photo by Rukes
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.
2:00 @ Starbucks Stage
Eliot Sumner
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.
Eliot Sumner
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2:30 @ Memorial Stadium
Dead Moon
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.
Dead Moon
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4:00 @ Memorial Stadium
The Melvins
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.
The Melvins – photo by Monica Martinez
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4:30 @ #NeverTamed
Nikki Lane
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.
Nikki Lane – photo by Kirk Stauffer
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7:45 @ the Vera Project Stage
CHARMS
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.
CHARMS – photo by Bridget Elizabeth
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8:15 @ Rhapsody Stage
Fox and the Law
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
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8:45 @ Memorial Stadium
Faith No More
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.
Faith No More‘s Mike Patton – photo by Dagmar
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!!
All photos by Simon Krane:
Tove Styrke
