Bumbershoot preview: Wallpaper
When I heard Wallpaper for the first time, I immediately thought of a cross between The Kinks and Weezer (at least Weezer before Rivers Cuomo's…
Bumbershoot preview: Lenka
On the Bumbershoot schedule this year, Australian-born, LA-based singer/songwriter Lenka is the closest thing to a pop star on the roster. When Lenka is at her…
Bumbershoot preview: Dyme Def
On their Jay-Z sampling single "The Game Needs Me", Dyme Def made one of my very favorite boasts in hip hop: "I'm the future, wondering…
Bumbershoot preview: Sleepy Eyes of Death
Sleepy Eyes of Death are a mostly instrumental rock band that puts on a very visual live show. They use lights and smoke to accentuate…
Bumbershoot preview: DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid
DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid, aka Paul D. Miller in professional settings, may be the biggest thinker in music today. Last year, I went to…
Bumbershoot preview: Head Like a Kite
Head Like a Kite has long been an imaginarily favorite band, especially live. The duo of frontman Dave Einmo and drummer Trent Moorman are two…
Imaginary Interview: Bumbershoot
Bumbershoot, the arts and culture festival that takes place every year during Labor Day weekend, has been a staple in the northwest for thirty-nine years.…
Bumbershoot adds Cold War Kids, Old 97s, Yeah Yeah Yeahs; releases full schedule
Late last night, Bumbershoot unveiled their final lineup for the Labor Day weekend festival this year (barring any unforseen cancellations, of course). As usual, it looks…
Bumbershoot unveils more artists
The lineup for Bumbershoot is starting to fill out and they just unveiled about 60 artists yesterday. The additions are: Jason Mraz / Kasabian /…
Bumbershoot announces more acts
Bumbershoot announced some more acts late yesterday afternoon (and one unfortunate cancellation). The new addtions are Franz Ferdinand, Eugene Mirman, Os Mutantes and Janelle Monae.…