Kimbra was my favorite “new find” at SXSW 2012 and I’m fortunate to have been able to cover her shows three times since then. The Showbox at the Market performance on Sept. 26 was the second stop of her North American headlining tour in support of the critically acclaimed album Vows. As always, Kimbra was […]
More highlights from 2012’s Bumbershoot include local blues artist Karen Lovely, Vancouverite punk trio Nü Sensae, and Harmonica House Party – aka Lee Oskar and Magic Dick. You might not know Lee Oskar and Magic Dick by name, but you’ve heard them for sure. You can hear their skills in War and The J. Geils […]
Here’s pictorial evidence of the variety of bands who hit Bumbershoot’s various stages this year: WHY?, Lee Fields and The Expressions and Katie Kate. WHY? is touring extensively through the end of the year, including a date in Tel Aviv, Israel on December 6th. Why? – photos by Simon Krane Lee Fields and The Expressions […]
We’ve got loads and loads of beautiful photos of Kina Grannis, a Californian singer-songwriter who appeared at this year’s Bumbershoot. Right after you gaze upon Kirk Stauffer’s photos, watch Grannis’ video for “In Your Arms,” which won two MVPA Awards this year.
The gorgeous Canadian musician Lights was one of this year’s stars at Bumbershoot. Synth or electropop are just a few musical descriptions you could give to her sound – we’ll just call it awesome. Great photos of Lights’ appearance from photographer Kirk Stauffer are here for you to peek at. Also? She loves cats.