What a huge variety of bands photographers Simon Krane and Kirk Stauffer covered during Bumbershoot‘s second day! On tap was rock from, among others, Social Distortion and Fox and the Law, plus the rad new wave goth hybrid that is Eliot Sumner. And then there was bluegrass band Punch Brothers, reunited punk rock band Dead […]
Capitol Hill Block Party‘s final day showed off a lineup including the Julie Ruin, So Pitted and Wet. The Julie Ruin, featuring Le Tigre and Bikini Kills’ Kathleen Hanna and Bikini Kills’ Kathi Wilcox, was one of the festival’s true draws. Also appearing were Lost Lander, Lower Dens and I Will Keep Your Ghost. Hot […]
The first of two installments of day two from Bumbershoot is a special all outdoors feature. That’s right, artists such as Nikki Lane, Faith No More and the Melvins were released into the wild. Other bands on the loose included Constant Lovers and Cave Singers. And Nikki Lane fans rejoice, Lane tours the States starting […]
Photographers Simon Krane and Kirk Stauffer got through the Bumbershoot, day one thunderstorm! For the final installment of the day’s coverage, we’ve got photos of Fitz and the Tantrums, Babes in Toyland, Raz Simone, Deep Creep, and On and On. All great bands to get on the bill, Babes in Toyland made a rare appearance […]
Our second part of Capitol Hill Block Party, Day One includes photos of Girlpool, Smokey Brights, Moon Dial, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, One Above Below None and Breaks & Swells. Talk about a variety of artists, and so many coming out of the Pacific Northwest! And yes, a fan brought a Beaker Muppets toy to CHBP. […]