Bumbershoot 2008: Day 1
Bumbershoot is a musical extravaganza, spanning the three-day Labor Day weekend with more bands, arts, and elephant ears than anyone can possibly capture. We had…
Bumbershoot 2008: Beck
When I ask myself why I had such an incredible time at the Beck show, there is only one answer that truly explains it: because…
It's Kind of Creepy To Know People: Comedy at Bumbershoot
Two of the VERY BEST things about Bumbershoot is finding new performing artists (whether it be music, comedy, literary folks, theatre, or otherwise) you wouldn't…
"Angstspiration": YA Fiction the New Punk Rock
Young adult fiction is the new punk rock it seems, as the realism-based and sometimes magic realism-sweetened stories of Francesca Lia Block, Ellen Hopkins, and…
Sex in Seattle
45 minutes was not enough time for Sex in Seattle but even if they were allowed more time, I'm not sure I would have enjoyed…
What's your favorite Bumbershoot memory so far?
This is mine (and probably my favorite Bumbershoot memory EVAR!!): Meeting Sons and Daughters at the KEXP Lounge.This really is my OMG moment because last week…
It's 1 pm, do you know where your parents are?
...Probably dancing to this band: All snark aside, I really enjoyed Lushy and have for some time now.The popular and local lounge pop band played a…
Video: Nada Surf "Weightless" from the KEXP Studios at Bumbershoot
While a few review is coming soon, I couldn't resist sharing this video, shot during the glorious Nada Surf set in the KEXP Studios. Enjoy!
A'cappella SHEISM From Lit-Preacher Firebrand Christa Bell
At 7 PM last night at the Leo K. Theatre near Lower Queen Anne at the Bumbershoot Festival, a loud, proud, beautiful, sonorous black woman…
Is Beck Bullshit?
I don't want to write too much on this to take anything away from my friend Imaginary Kiku's forthcoming review of Beck's performance last night…