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Bumbershoot 2007

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Bumbershoot 2007: Viva Voce Interview

I feel like I somehow inadvertently saved the best for last. Viva was my very last interview of the weekend, and they were completely nice, completely funny, poised and full of all the information I wanted to hear. They really made me feel good about interviewing, since as I mentioned before, this was pretty much my crash course weekend in it.

What you don't see in the video is Kevin picking me up at the end. I had completely flubbed up a special highfive he tried to give, and when we went to redo it, he surprised me by picking me up, squeezing me with a bear hug, and planting a huge kiss on my cheek. Talk about a band you want to hang out with later.

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Tuesday, September 18, 2007
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Latest comment by: Ben Costa: "Viva Viva Voce! They always bring it. Not only do they rock, but they are also very sweet people. I can't say enough great things about them. I eagerly await their reissues and new album. "

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Bumbershoot 2007: Fleet Foxes Interview

Uhm, talk about an appropriately named band, that Robin Pecknold is a fox. But I better not say that since my boyfriend is sitting nearby [and also videotaped this interview...]

I think my banter with Fleet Foxes is some of my favorite out of the weekend. They were really having a conversation with me, rather than tense "interview talk" that people fall into when they know they're being recorded. I also thoroughly enjoyed their set later on in the afternoon at the EMP Sky Church.

 

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Tuesday, September 18, 2007
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Latest comment by: red foxx fan: "Wow, this reply was right on, I loved it. It was almost as if it came from one of the Fleet Foxes album covers,(inside writings). I caught the performance of Fleet Foxes on SNL and immediately went on-line and ordered all of their CD's. If word of mouth ...

Bumbershoot 2007: The Fucking Eagles Interview

These guys were hilarious. If it looks like I'm five inches from their faces, it's because I pretty much was.

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Tuesday, September 18, 2007
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Bumbershoot 2007: Danger:Radio Interview

The Danger:Radio interview was great, except for some technical difficulties that sadly truncated the end of the video. So don't be alarmed by the abrupt ending. It's not you, it's us.

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Tuesday, September 18, 2007
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Bumbershoot 2007: Tiny Vipers Interview

Jesy -- I know I said "just kidding" about the back-up singing, but I was really serious! Watch the video...

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Monday, September 17, 2007
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Latest comment by: ransom: "you're not very good at interviewing, you're too vague and also you kept the artist in the dark the whole time, the video was shaky and you can hardly hear what shes saying from the music in the background and the crappy mic. Jesy on the other hand is cool.. "

Bumbershoot 2007: Menomena Interview

They get a bit dirty at the end of the video... I asked off camera if they would sing the Muppets song, but I was turned down, which I expected.

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Monday, September 17, 2007
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Latest comment by: imaginary embracey: "Um, am I wrong for thinking that little water bottle maneuver at the end was kinda hot?"

Bumbershoot 2007: Aqueduct Interview

The exclusive imaginary interview with David Terry of Aqueduct, just before he took the stage for Bumbershoot 2007!! Watch the video...

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Monday, September 17, 2007
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Latest comment by: stella: "Oh this makes me love Aqueduct even more! David seems so nice!"

Bumbershoot 2007: the Pharmacy Interview

The Pharmacy and I had actually left the Sound Transit stage before Menomena went on because we had to hurry. The end is cut off because the security came and told us to stop; they needed to be on stage...

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Monday, September 17, 2007
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Bumbershoot 2007: The Trucks Interview

Pressed for time, I ended up interviewing the Trucks at their merch table signing. I felt a bit awkward because there was a whole bunch of people around watching us conduct this interview...

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Monday, September 17, 2007
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Bumbershoot 2007: Mono in VCF Interview

Mono in VCF were very gracious and nice, albeit a bit frazzled and tired having just finished their set. Watch the video...

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Monday, September 17, 2007
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Latest comment by: Joseph Riippi: "An imaginary secret...Hunter of Mono in VCF and I once played on a Little League team together... Look out for their new record...I've heard a couple tracks, it's going to something ridiculously good when it drops."