Bumbershoot Day 2, three photo recap!
Here I am, all ready to dive in for Day 3 of Bumbershoot -- and I haven't even written up all the amazing shows from…
From the trenches at Bumbershoot, Day 2
I'm here in the press room with ChrisB, comparing notes from today's shows and posting new articles and photos as fast as we can. So…
Bumber-preview: KEXP interviews
My feature over on the KEXP Blog for Audioasis this week is an enormous interview feature from eight local bands: Mono in VCF, Seaweed, Das…
Capitol Hill Block Party 2007: Natalie Portman's Shaved Head
No band with a name like Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head can ever be accused of taking themselves too seriously. In a world with a Smashing…
Tonight's Recommended Show: CSS at Neumo's (Noise for the Needy benefit)
I don't remember a show going through as many lineup changes as this one. Brazilian band Bonde do Role was quietly replaced on the bill…
The Kids are Alright
Sunday night I took a break from my usual routine of looking for amusing videos on YouTube and reading blogs to check out some younger…
Fests are upon us: Part 2: Noise for the Needy
Noise for the Needy is a local non-profit that sponsors a yearly music showcase in Seattle to benefit a charity. This year the event will…